Fort Worth diners can now taste the season’s two most popular autumn flavors—pecan and green chile—at several well‑known restaurant chains. The new items, available through October, give locals a chance to enjoy sweet treats and savory bites without traveling far.
McAlister’s Deli highlights
McAlister’s Deli locations in Fort Worth have introduced a peanut‑butter pie that layers milk chocolate, peanut‑butter mousse, and a chocolate cookie crust, finished with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, caramel, and chocolate‑butter drizzles. For those who prefer a cookie, a pumpkin‑pecan variety with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and white‑chocolate chips is on the menu.
Beverage options include a “Witch’s Brew” lemonade mixed with caramel‑apple syrup, and a “Twisted Witch’s Brew” that adds black‑cherry puree. The chain’s “Franken‑Tea” blends caramel‑apple lemonade with sweet tea for a seasonal twist.
Savory fans can try the spicy green chile aioli nachos, which feature shredded pork, tomato, red and green onions, jalapeños, cheese, and a generous drizzle of green chile aioli. The chain’s Fort Worth locations are at 3053 S. University Drive (817‑924‑3354) and 9604 N. Riverside Drive (817‑741‑2901).
Cotton Patch Café offering
At Cotton Patch Café, diners can add a personal side of chips and green chile queso for just $2.99 per entrée. The café also serves limited‑time pumpkin desserts, keeping the autumn theme consistent across its menu.
The Cheesecake Factory’s new dishes
The Cheesecake Factory is rolling out several new items that blend sweet and savory flavors. A chicken‑and‑waffle entrée now features a cheese‑and‑green chile waffle, served with hot honey and maple‑butter syrup. The menu also includes Double Smash Cheeseburger Bites and a Crispy Factory Fish Sandwich made with fried Pacific swordfish, cheese, coleslaw, and tartar sauce on a sesame‑seed bun.
For a heartier option, the Mediterranean bowl offers chicken kabobs, rice, tomato‑cucumber salad, feta, garlic, onion, cilantro, and pita. Dessert lovers can indulge in the Brownie Crunch Choc‑a‑Lot Cheesecake, which replaces the traditional crust with a toffee brownie and a marbled white‑and‑milk‑chocolate center. The Cheesecake Factory is donating 25 cents from every slice to Feeding America through next September. Locations include 455 Commerce St. (817‑348‑0810) in Fort Worth and 1440 Plaza Place in Southlake (817‑310‑0050).
Local relevance
These seasonal menu additions give Fort Worth residents more choices for holiday gatherings, family outings, and quick meals. By offering both sweet pecan desserts and spicy green chile options, the chains cater to the region’s love of hearty, flavorful food while supporting local charitable efforts.
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Original reporting: Fort Worth Report — read the source article.
