After being invited to try the Sicilian Butcher’s food at their recently opened Fort Worth location, photographer Chris Waits and I enjoyed a leisurely lunch there. The modern craft meatball and charcuterie bar by celebrity chef Joey Maggiore is located in the bustling Alliance Town Center, which also boasts a new H-E-B and scores of other popular retailers. While Chef Joey wasn’t there the day of our lunch, we were warmly greeted by GM Dustin Petrosky and Chef Landon.
The Sicilian Butcher was busy at lunchtime, so we were happy to snag one of the last remaining high booths overlooking the dining area. The restaurant serve traditional Italian cuisine but with lots of innovative twists. At the manager’s suggestion, we started our meal with a Charcuterie board served for two or more diners.
It featured a variety of Artisanal meats (Prosciutto, Salami, hot Copa) and cheeses; flavorful Sicilian olives, grapes, toast points, and a delightful, sticky Figgy Jam. The olives were irresistible, sweeter than most ripe olives, with a hint of orange flavoring. I could have easily eaten an entire jar.
We also tried several of the house favorite cocktails, The Sicilian (bourbon, Amaro liqueur) and a picturesque Statue of David. This cocktail is comprised of gin and ginger beer and adorned with mint leaves, similar to a Moscow Mule. They also sell souvenir Statue of David mugs.
We spotted something really unique but obviously very popular on several tables—a Craft Meatball Ferris Whe.