As the summer heat sets in, local restaurants in Fort Worth are introducing new seasonal menus to beat the heat. Café Modern, located within the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, has launched its summer menu, featuring dishes such as grilled salmon with quinoa, olives, and sweety drop peppers.

Summer Flavors at Café Modern

Café Modern chef Jett Mora shared that the half-size salads, including the Hearty Grain with red quinoa and avocado, are proving popular among customers. The restaurant is also offering a strawberry rhubarb tiramisu with lemon mascarpone as a seasonal dessert option.

For those looking for a cool treat, Salt & Straw, a Portland-based ice cream chain, has opened its Fort Worth location on West Magnolia Avenue. The shop offers unique flavors such as honey lavender, pear with blue cheese, and strawberry honey balsamic with black cubeb pepper.

New Brunch Options in Fort Worth

First Watch, a breakfast and brunch chain, has also introduced new menu items, including the Million Dollar Breakfast Sandwich and banana-centric French toast. The restaurant is located on Camp Bowie Boulevard and Convair Drive in Fort Worth.

Original reporting: Fort Worth Report — read the source article.