about us

lili…short for Liliana. She loves having her own restaurant, and from time to time comes in for a delicious meal and a visit with staff and guests. She celebrated her 6th birthday August 9, 2009.

vance martin, owner & chef
I have been in the restaurant business about 30 years. I opened my first place, Cafe Panacea, in 1988 and relocated to downtown Fort Worth in 1994. Since then I have opened three or four other restaurants in the 90’s, done some consulting, was an executive with Super Target for over three years and helped a friend open a franchise restaurant in 2003 and 2004. I opened the doors to Lili’s Bistro on May 9, 2007. and am enjoying being back in the business, seeing old friends, making new ones and doing what I love most – providing a great atmosphere, a fun and interesting menu and the best service possible.

heather hogan, chef/partner
I have the privilege of holding the title of Chef at Lili’s Bistro. My first encounter with Lili’s was as a customer, an experience so positive I was thrilled to join the team. After the completion of my classic French training at Texas Culinary Academy in Austin, Texas I gained priceless culinary and wine experience in Austin and the Texas Hill Country, in both restaurant and winery work. As much as I enjoyed it, I am also a TCU alum. Realizing that my blood still ran purple, I decided to return to Fort Worth and join the talented team at Lili’s Bistro. The whole Lili’s team is full of creative energy and I look forward to see where it takes us.
Note from Vance: Because of Heather’s creativity and contributions in and out of the kitchen, her dedication and loyalty has recently been rewarded by being made a partner in Lili’s Bistro.