See, it’s not just me!

Fort Worth Weekly, the quirky local indie paper who has been kind enough to feature my writings on occasion, has put out their latest “Best Of” issue. I’m pleased, but not surprised, to see their pick for Best Coffee Shop for 2006:

Staff choice: Four Star Coffee Bar, 3324 W Seventh St, FW

Now that the “old” Four Star is back — rescued last year from a short-lived take-over by aliens whose taste in art ranged from ugly garden gnomes to dreadful reproductions of the Last Supper — it is time to once again crown this good brew place as the best in town. Today’s FS is the one that this rag’s caffeine-dependents have known and loved since it first opened a decade ago across the street from the Weekly’s birthplace on pre-redevelopment West Seventh. It’s great to have ya’ back, old girl, as good as ever, with the best dark-roast in town, great teas, rich hot chocolate, and all the other drink concoctions, as well as yummy sandwiches, soups, veggie pizzas, and bagels with cream cheese and lox, all made in its kitchen. It’s once again a welcoming neighborhood gathering place, where on any given day you’re likely to see students hunched over laptops at the whimsically painted tables, local politicos pontificating, old geezers swapping lies, or someone curled on a couch reading a novel. Even better news — there’s a second Four Star now open downtown, at 815 Houston St.

It’s not just my favorite, it would seem.

Though I must say, I am a little miffed at not winning the “Best Blog” award - come on, Mark Cuban? Over little ‘ole me? I’m hurt.