D Magazine July 2008

What happens when a magazine editor enters the famed Abacus kitchen in an attempt to exorcise some long-simmering cooking demons? More important: will she find a boyfriend in the process?

Finally out of prison after 27 years, Dallas County’s most famous exonoree, James Woodard, tries to get on with the life that was almost taken from him by win-at-all-costs prosecutors.

The real estate market may be down, but that hasn’t stopped one man from building a luxury palace on Beverly Drive with no buyer in sight.

Our annual list of the best real estate agents in Dallas.

The last piece of the Arts District puzzle is being put into place. Maybe.

Here’s my brilliant plan to reform the ad valorem property tax. Yes, it involves Latin.

Carrollton’s Team Texas “dynos” to the top of the indoor rock climbing world.

D.J. Jackson remembers all the lies he’s ever told to “ups”. (That means you.)

As a Farmers Branch councilman, Tim O’Hare made his anit-immigrant policy a national story. Now that he’s mayor, will he write another chapter?

Gelato’s hot, and frozen yogurt is making a comeback. But there’s always room for ice cream.

Cowtown welcomes two new restaurants to its burgeoning dining scene.

Joni and Daniel Patry take a big chance on Patry’s Bistro & Wine Bar, a little neighborhood-friendly restaurant on Lovers Lane.

Smart seasonal dressers know it’s time for pre-fall.

Shakespeare Dallas finds present-day meaning in the classic Othello.

Dallas expat Cynthia O’Connor keeps busy with Cynthia O’Connor + Company, her multi-category women’s fashion showroom.

Bonefish, barbecues, and other Bahamian bliss can be found in this 120-mile stretch of isles.

Our columnist finds out what can ruin his morning paper and cup of coffee. Hint: there will be blood.

Meet the woman in charge of more than 22,000 parolees in North Texas.

Kristin Campbell explains how the Star-Telegram got a sense of humor.

For more than two decades, the city of Addison has put on one of the best fireworks shows in the country. We look at how they do it.