D Magazine February 2008
Cover Story
Best Neighborhood Restaurants 2008
Wondering where to go for the tastiest Thai, the juiciest burger, the cheesiest enchiladas? Our list of local hangs not only helps you find the answers but, better yet, pinpoints the standouts in you ’hood.
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Features
Publications
Dallas’ Plan to Outlaw Smoking and One Writer’s Struggles to Quit
There was a time when there were no restrictions on where you could smoke in Dallas. Now, thanks to the City Council, the freedom to smokers to light up in public may be extinguished. Doesn’t anyone remember how awesome it is to smoke?
By Zac Crain
Publications
How One Cop Gets the Killers to Talk
Detective P.E. Jones is a 36-year DPD veteran and a nice guy. He’s also able to elicit confessions from murder suspects won over by his straightforward manner.
By Bill Marvel
Publications
Cayo Espanto, Belize
This private island has luxurious amenitites, beautiful scenery, and a brief travel time. Did we mention the frozen towels?
By Nancy Nichols
Fashion
In the Flesh: Skin Treatments
Refresh, renew, restore, and revitalize your skin with treatments at these local spas.
By Stephanie Quadri
Publications
Jacques Lamy, Artist
The local art community knows Jacques Lamy as a gallery owner. But he’salso an esteemed French painter with a secret room where he practiceshis craft.
By Pamela Gwyn Kripke
Publications
Marty Cortland, Art Collector
Rich people buy expensive art. Our columnist’s question: is it worth it? Plus: Dita Von Teese bares all for Dallas society.
By Marty Cortland
Fashion
Prepare for the Season with These Add-Ons
Fresh, new add-ons get your look prepped for the season.
By D Magazine
Publications
Review: Strong’s Everyday Tavern
The former Chili’s creator has gone fresh and local, and his new neighborhood “stores” are a cut (or two, of pie) above chains.
By Nancy Nichols
Publications
Review: Zen Sushi
Bishop Arts keeps its culinary winning streak intact with one of the best new sushi restaurants in the city.
By Teresa Gubbins
Publications
The Best Local Musical Theater
Who knew that the only locally produced, professional musical theater was staged in Irving? Steven Jones’ Lyric Stage theater company aims to correct this ignorance.
By Glenn Arbery
Publications
The Eco-Friendly Skies
Two Dallas men undertake an experimental project to transform the way the world flies.
By Spencer Michlin
Publications
The Search Is on for New Director at Nasher Sculpture Center
The Nasher has plenty of competition in trying to find its new leader.
By Eric Celeste
Publications
Thinking Out Loud
A darling little girl suffers a Q&A with a prying journalist.
By Tim Rogers