news & press

10/02/2017
Press

Burger Press!

Owner Vance Martin started serving the sandwich 29 years ago at his first restaurant, Café Panacea. After losing the recipe in a move, he re-created it 15 years ago. Martin doesn’t serve a veggie burger — although he says his ...

07/01/2017
Press

360west : Street of Dreams

Vance Martin never set out to be a trendsetter in the restaurant world. He really didn’t intend to stick around the business for some 30 years. His popular Fort Worth restaurant, Lili’s Bistro, turns 10 this year but rarely makes ...

06/07/2017
Lili's

10 years! How did that happen?

On May 9, 2007 we opened the doors to Lili's Bistro on Magnolia. And the year on May 9, 2017 we reflected on 10 years and how that truly is a lifetime in the restaurant industry. We are amazed and ...

04/10/2017
Press

Fort Worth Magazine Best of 2017

We are pleased and honored to have been chosen by the Fort Worth Magazine staff for Best French Fries and Best Dessert 2017!

10/15/2015
Press

Critics Choice: Best Dessert 2015

What an honor to be included in Fort Worth Weekly's Best of Fort Worth 2015 edition. Lili's Bistro won BEST DESSERT Critic's choice!

07/03/2015
Local Mentions

Best Doughnuts in Fort Worth

We love local mentions like this one! "over everything you must try Lili’s Doughnut & Coffee Ice Cream… if you ever wonder what heaven is like take one bite and you will know." -Think Southside 1st

06/20/2015
Local Mentions

TCU360: 7 Restaurants to Visit in Fort Worth

Located in a quaint building on West Magnolia Avenue, Lili’s Bistro offers a variety of food ranging from steak, burgers and seafood to vegetarian plates. If a food suggestion is needed, check out the bistro’s Yelp page where reviewers are ...

05/03/2015
Local Mentions

Magnolia Avenue Restaurant Row

Funky sophistication and delicious food dominate Magnolia Avenue between 8th Avenue and South Main Street. You won’t find a better collection of talented chefs than those at Lili’s Bistro, Shinjuku Station, Nonna Tata, Ellerbe Fine Foods, Cat City Grill, and ...

02/15/2015
Press

Eats Beat: Great burgers not at burger joints

The best burger on Fort Worth’s West Magnolia Avenue restaurant row is at Lili’s. That might be surprising, until you read the description: It’s made with Gorgonzola cheese dressing, on a custom jalapeño bun.

02/05/2015
Press

Lonesome vegetarian: Lili’s Bistro, an unsung veggie hero

“When we opened eight years ago, we didn’t have much of a vegetarian selection — it was pretty much the obligatory pasta and grilled vegetables,” owner Vance Martin says. “We started getting a demand for [vegetarian dishes] really early on, ...

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