Feel frisky at Del Frisco's: Mr. B was dining al fresco at Del Frisco's because he couldn't actually afford to eat inside when Larry Anfin, the barley boss of Coors Distributing in Fort Worth, exited the restaurant with a leftover to-go box. B told him he was doing a survey for Bone Appetite and asked if he could just take a peek and a smell. Well, well, well. Larry must've liked that Fried Calamari-Shanghai Style and about 13.4 ounces of his 24-ounce porterhouse. Looked as if he couldn't finish all his skillet potatoes and onions, either. Fortunately, you and a guest will dine inside compliments of GM Greg Kalina, and it won't be leftovers from Fort Worth's finest. Ask and ye shall receive: Christina Judge of Court Appointed Special Advocates was telling Mr. B about the greatness of this Fort Worth association of pros that do fundraising and suggested Mr. B could learn some tips on raising money out of boss Miserly Mistress. “Our luncheon is Nov. 18 at the Omni Hotel and Senator Wendy Davis is emcee (reason enough to go) and Lockheed Martin and XTO are sponsors,” she said. She didn't have to say it will be a “green” affair. Two of you can attend and celebrate the pros that ask.

Suzi Hill, Hill Company; Sue Johnson, Printing Plus; and Alyce Jones, Adair Eyewear, enjoyed a Fort Worth Executive Women's dinner at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse last Thursday, hosted by the Chamber's Women Influencing Business committee and presented by Texas Health's Executive Health Program. Take-home boxes of cookie brittle were provided by Mother Rucker's Sweets. See more photos here.   Sponsored by

Lick your lips at Laredo: This is just what you need to prepare for Thanksgiving. You know, a practice fill-the-gut stuffing, with good drinks and fellowship. Cantina Laredo, where Mexican food is cooked, grilled and sauteed into gourmet food, is hosting a four-course Tequila celebration, dinner included. It happens Friday, Nov. 19, and all the grande guys from Tequila will be served, along with your choice of grilled pork chop or sea bass oscar. If you don't win this seating for you and a guest, then go to the Chamber website for a coupon good for a 10 percent discount.

From Russia With Love: Now that Maggie The Magnificent Estes is marketing the Cliburn concerts and more, Mr. B suggested that in-home Van Cliburn piano lessons might meet our requirement of a $50 minimum for giveaways. Maggie was mahvelous in turning away our request. How about Vladimir Feltsman, she asked? Well, ok. How about at our home, she asked? Well, ok. The No. 2 greatest Vlad in town will tickle some Mozart, Schubert and Chopin on the ivories Nov. 16 at Bass Performance Hall and we've got two Orchestra Level tickets. Get there early and lobby rat with Maggie and the new Cliburn President & CEO David Chambless Worters.

Tax-i on over: You might wonder how Mr. B and his $0.39/hr. pay from boss Miserly Mistress would be buds with Deloitte CEO and fellow B, Barry Salzberg. During Yom Kippur services, Mr. B was explaining to Bud B how difficult it was to stay below the poverty level and not pay taxes. Bud B said Deloitte could help and voila, no taxes and no audit. Mr. B re-paid the favor and issued an invite to Bud B to speak Wednesday, Nov. 17 at the TCU Neeley Tandy Executive Speaker Series breakfast. If it's not too taxing to be at TCU at 7:30 a.m., then Mr. B can spread the wealth and share his table.

Suite success: Chris Galvan of Blue Line Caricatures has been signed to do a 4-hour session in a suite DURING the Super Bowl.

Pitch & pain: Chad Henderson of HBK Realty Group is a World of Wellness guy. It's not the real estate market giving him pains, but slow-pitch softball. “I never got hurt, even doing martial arts,” he said. “But this softball stuff is killing me.”

Bouncing along: She may have been stringing us along, but Pepper Hudson of Pepper-L Specialties says her jellyfish yo-yo is a big seller.

Food for thought: SafeHaven's Legacy of Women luncheon at the Omni Hotel may have had the year's best keynote speaker...Royal Chef Darren McGrady, who sauteed for the Queen for 11 years and Princess Di for four years.

Text traffic: UNT Health Science profs and PhD.s Fernando Wilson and Jim Stimpson texted over a message that there were approximately 16,000 deaths -- mostly males -- from 2001-07 while texting and driving. Guessing Fernando and Jim weren't driving while spreading the gospel.

Real property: Keri Redford was in San Francisco late last month to accept her top “20 under 40” recognition from the national CREW Network (Commercial Real Estate for Women). The valuable valuator for Integra Realty Resources said she could have warned us the Giants' pitching staff was worth more than it appeared.

Put me in, Coach: Sterling Barnett Little, a healthcare architectural firm, has had a front-row perch of Texas Rangers ups and mostly downs for more than 15 years. Its office overlooks centerfield in the Ballpark at Arlington. It was a world serious year for SBL, which doubled the number of game-watching parties, broke the 15,000 mark of hot dogs cooked and had a packed house for all home postseason games.

The world IS flat: Seriously, this is true—The IRS has awarded grants totaling more than $900,000 to three TECH Fort Worth clients (ZS Pharma, Resonant Sensors and Omm Therapeutics) for Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project Grants. It’s part of the healthcare reform diagnoses. Dollars to TECH Fort Worth clients stay in Fort Worth.

Salivating: Mr. B was kvelling over a dessert delicacy made by All in Good Taste Catering and congratulating owner Sharon Hardy-Easter, who re-directed recognition to mystery baker Patricia. Hope you're not too hungry after you read about this cinnamon graham cracker, dark chocolate, caramel and espresso goodie.

Nervous nellie: KXAS-NBC morning anchor Deborah Ferguson probably emcees as many local events as anyone. “I still get butterflies,” she says.

Ironically...: Mr. B is going to have to call in sick Friday so he can attend the Chamber's Health Care Summit at Southwestern Baptist Seminary. 

Where you lead, I will follow: The Chamber is approaching 1,000 Facebook fans at facebook.com/FTWChamber. Not sure why you'd follow us on Twitter, but it's twitter.com/FTWChamber. Not much to follow because Big Boss Bill isn't a Tweeter yet. (We have 471 followers.)

Un-paid commercial: There's just one bandwagon left so go see the No. 3 TCU Horned Frogs take the field one last time in the prehistoric Amon G. Carter Stadium. The undefeated Horned Frogs (10-0) will face 7-2 San Diego State  Saturday at 3:00 p.m. as they continue their march to a BCS bowl game. TCU will salute 26 seniors as they take the field one more time. The first 10,000 fans through the gates will receive a commemorative Amon. G. Carter Stadium historical guide, former players will be in attendance and you can stay after the game for a Horned Frogs fireworks show. Visit gofrogs.com to get what few tickets remain.