D Magazine May 2006
Cover Story
The Best Burger in Dallas
Who doesn’t have an opinion about what it takes to make a great cheeseburger? We certainly do. We scouted bars, restaurants, dives, and drive-ins all over town to find a cheeseburger that beats them all. After consuming more than 100,000 calories, we found it. PLUS: how to build the perfect burger.
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Bagno Vignoni, Italy
Relax and rejuvenate in the curative thermal waters of Adler Thermae, a destination spa in the heart of Tuscany.
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DINING: Hot Seats
Popular in cities like New York and Chicago, communal dining has finally hit Dallas. But are we ready to eat with strangers?
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How To Score with Hot Babes
At a Holiday Inn Express in Addison, I went to a $300 seminar that supposedly teaches men how the female mind works. Now I’m scared for women everywhere.
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LAST HURRAH: Arrggh!
At my next parent-teacher conference, I promise to watch my salty language.
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My Last Meal at the Montaigne
The eccentric Jim Leake founded the most exclusive private club in Dallas. For 10 years, we loved it. Sadly, it won’t be the same without him.
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PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Oops, I Did It Again
We publish 10 magazines under the D brand. This month, we add another. Here’s why.
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Pulse
Rangers GM Jon Daniels plays hardball, and Dean Fearing is the center of the universe.
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Review: Amuse
Doug Brown and Jason Foss take their innovative dishes to South Side, where Amuse sets the tone for a new dining community.
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Review: BackYard Beach Bar
When the place caught fire last June and shut down, we despaired. Turns out, we had bigger reasons to worry.
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Review: Iris
Chef Matt Bresnan pleases palates with a small but well-rounded menu filled with familiar, often comforting, ingredients, prepared with a contemporary twist.
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Review: Modo Mio
Owners Brett and Ryan Stallard have molded Modo Mio into a reliable neighborhood spot by consistently turning out satisfying, well-priced food paired with a beautifully compact wine list.
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Review: Parigi
The food has a homey thing going on, but imagine a super-savvy home cook who’s up on all the trends.
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Review: Samba Room
Like Christy Turlington and her line of yoga wear, Samba Room’s found a second life.
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Review: San Francisco Rose
Clearly not a bar to bend to the trends, the Rose serves food primarily designed to go with beer. And that’s not a bad thing.
Best Lists
The Best Lawyers in Dallas Under 40
The first few years as an associate at a big Dallas firm weren’t easy. But with a little luck—and some Purpose—I’ll avoid becoming an alcoholic. PLUS: our exclusive list of the top young attorneys in town.
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THEATER: The Politics of Theater
What’s the point in staging Angels in America when the audience it wants to correct won’t see it? PLUS: a mini Tony Awards for Tarrant County high schoolers.
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VANITY: Like a Virgin
Dallas women are—ahem—opening up to a plastic surgery procedure that some doctors are calling the new boob job.
