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Bob on Business: Down by the riverside, Westside Village adds beer garden/retail concept
By Bob Francis at Fort Worth Report
· June 8, 2026
· 5 min read
The $1.7 billion Westside Village project has partnered with Chimy’s and Tailwaters Fly Fishing to create a restaurant and beer garden concept along the West Fork of the Trinity River. Levee Porch will be the name of the new concept from Chimy’s owner Kyle Wright and Chimy’s Fort Worth general manag
Key takeaway 7 billion Westside Village project has partnered with Chimy’s and Tailwaters Fly Fishing to create a restaurant and beer garden concept along the West Fork of the Trinity River.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The addition of Levee Porch to the Westside Village project brings new life to Fort Worth's riverfront, an area that has been ripe for development. As the city continues to grow and evolve, the Trinity River is poised to become a central hub of activity, with Westside Village leading the charge. The partnership between Chimy's and Tailwaters Fly Fishing Co. will not only provide a unique dining and retail experience but also help to activate the riverfront, making it a destination for both locals and visitors. With its proximity to the Fort Worth Stockyards and the Cultural District, Levee Porch is well-positioned to capitalize on the city's thriving tourism industry. As the project moves forward, it will be interesting to see how it intersects with the city's broader efforts to revitalize the riverfront and promote outdoor recreation. The success of Levee Porch could have a ripple effect, inspiring further development and investment in the area.
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Category: western ·
Published: June 8, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? The $1.7 billion Westside Village project has partnered with Chimy’s and Tailwaters Fly Fishing to create a restaurant and beer garden concept along the West Fork of the Trinity River. Levee Porch will be the name of the new concept from Chimy’s owner Kyle Wright and Chimy’s Fort Worth general manag
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