D Magazine January 2010
Cover Story
The Biggest Moments in Modern Dallas History
We had the bright idea of not just chronicling these important moments, but getting the people who made the moments happen to write about them.
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Features
Health & Fitness
Your Kids’ Teeth May One Day Save Their Lives
Why some Dallas dentists are now banking stem cells.
By Krista Nightengale
Dallas History
Celebrating 35 Years of D Magazine: Building the City of Dallas
Twelve iconic structures that have shaped our skyline in the past three decades.
By D Magazine
Dallas History
Celebrating 35 Years of D Magazine: Our 35 Favorite Covers
We’ve had inspired ideas, noble failures, and a few curious decisions. Just like the city we’ve monitored for 35 years.
By D Magazine
Dallas History
The 35 Biggest Pop Culture Moments in Modern Dallas History
In fighting over what deserved inclusion in the 35 Biggest Moments in Modern Dallas History, we kept coming up with events that seemed noteworthy—if not necessarily important. So we endeavored to identify the 35 biggest pop culture moments, too. Because, after all, “Debbie Does Dallas” couldn’t be ignored.
By D Magazine
Crime
How Two Women Wiped Out Dallas Brothels
Melissa Miles and Lt. Christina Smith devise an ingenious new tactic to shutter Dallas brothels.
By Thomas Korosec
Publications
Review: Bob’s Steak and Chop House
While other high-end steakhouses are resorting to gimmicks, Bob’s sticks to the formula that has made it Dallas’ top steak spot since 1993—top-quality meat; sophisticated service; and a cozy, clubby atmosphere.
By Nancy Nichols
Publications
Review: Chicken House
This crispy chicken is worth braving the rusty drive-through. Just skip the sides.
By Nancy Nichols
Publications
Review: Lawry’s The Prime Rib
The all-American, unassuming Lawry’s appeases every customer. Well, almost.
By Nancy Nichols
Publications
Review: Samar by Stephan Pyles
Stephan Pyles, the returning conqueror, brings the flavors of the Middle East to downtown Dallas. (Hookahs optional.)
By William Russ
Publications
Vodka, Dallas Style
The North Texas, family-run DeLos distillery turns out smooth vodka with a pleasant price tag.
By Hayley Hamilton
Fashion
Dallasite Maggie Felicetti Creates Eye-Catching Cuffs
These one-of-a-kind pieces, available on Etsy.com, can help a lady get the upper hand.
By Stephanie Quadri
Publications
From the Big Apple to Small-Town Texas
The Green Acres syndrome. Or why a woman would leave New York City for Waxahachie.
By Katherine Lagomarsino
Beauty
Q&A With Susan D. Owens
The onetime Playmate reveals how she survived Hollywood to become the most famous perfumer in all of East Dallas.
By Brendan McNally
Profiles
The Chef Hunter
When the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek needed an executive chef, it turned to Gert Kopera, the man with the little black books.
By Sarah Eveans
Publications
The City’s Classical Music Scene Extends Beyond the Dallas Symphony Orchestra
To most, classical music in Dallas begins and ends with the DSO. But important notes are played outside the Meyerson.
By Joan Arbery
Publications
The Frenchman Who Left the Louvre for the Dallas Museum of Art
Doesn’t every curator at the Louvre want a job in Dallas and a McMansion in University Park? Apparently Olivier Meslay did.
By Willard Spiegelman
Publications
Tim Rogers Joins a New Basketball Team
The D Magazine executive editor learns how to play ball at the downtown YMCA.
By Tim Rogers
Publications
Why Dallas Should Get Rid of the State Fair
The solution to save Fair Park is simple: lose the pigs and the fast-talking carnies.
By Wick Allison
Publications
Vail, Colorado
If the powder is good enough for the best female skier in the world to train there, then it’s good enough for you.
By Eric Celeste