D Magazine February 2010
Cover Story
The Best Barbecue in Dallas (That’s Not Really in Dallas)
Here’s our list of the top 16 barbecue joints in Dallas-Fort Worth, based on the essence of Texas ‘cue: sliced brisket and pork ribs.
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Features
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Brisket 101
Daniel Vaughn’s take on everything you need to know before you put that perfect bite of beef in your mouth.
By Daniel Vaughn
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Harold Simmons Is Dallas’ Most Evil Genius
How will the Texas billionaire make his next billion? By burying hazardous waste in West Texas.
By Laray Polk
Publications
White Rock Lake in Dallas Turns 100
It’s only about 15 feet deep. It’s no Lake Michigan. But we cherish our humble urban oasis. A new book celebrates 100 years of White Rock Lake.
By D Magazine
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What Henderson Avenue’s Rebirth Says About the Future of Dallas
From a furniture-shopping destination to a hip hot spot,
By Wick Allison
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Review: Bella Bar and Restaurant
Positioned to be the star of Uptown, Bella fails to steal the spotlight.
By Nancy Nichols
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Review: Loft 610
Thanks to delicious buffalo tenderloin, trendy desserts—oh, and Top Chef’s Tre Wilcox—Loft 610 is worth heading north.
By Teresa Gubbins
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Review: Norma’s Cafe
With breakfast all the time, good fried catfish, and heavenly pie, this ’50-style diner merits our worship.
By Teresa Gubbins
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Review: Smoke
The Belmont’s restaurant takes the farm-to-fork mentality too seriously—and service to the customer not seriously enough.
By Nancy Nichols
Business
Is Grand Prairie the Next Sin City?
When the Chickasaw Nation took over Lone Star Park, it had more than horses in mind.
By Tim Price
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Letter From North Oak Cliff
Dallas annexed the city across the Trinity more than 100 years ago. In many ways, it’s still a world away.
By Moira Muldoon
Publications
Louis XIII Keeps Getting Pricier (and People Keep Drinking It)
We wanted to know more about the allure of expensive cognac, so we asked the experts: Dallas bartenders
By D Magazine
Politics
Mary Suhm Picks Dallas’ Next Top Cop
Choosing the city’s next police chief is a perilous task. So far, the Dallas city manager isn’t cracking.
By Trey Garrison
Fashion
Thank Hockey for Dallas’ Newest Jewelry Designer
Melanie Auld—wife of Dallas Star Alex Auld—creates pretty pieces that stand the test of time. Oh, and make the cover of O.
By Stephanie Quadri
Publications
UTD’s Centraltrak Is Melrose Place for Artists
UTD’s residence program invites the world’s best to live better here.
By Joan Arbery
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Willard Spiegelman Wants More From WRR 101.1
The city-owned radio station does what it must to please the masses. But more refined ears have had enough.
By Willard Spiegelman
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Tim Rogers’ Son Can Beat Up Your Son
My son is good at many things, including—but not limited to—punching neighborhood bullies
By Tim Rogers
Profiles
Q&A With Scott Alden
He created the preeminent website for board game enthusiasts. Which, yes, makes him a geek.
By Michael Darling