D Magazine October 2012
Cover Story
The Best Doctors in Dallas 2012
The top 704 physicians in 43 specialties as voted by their peers.
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Features
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Carnies of the State Fair of Texas
Meet four people who will take your tickets and one who will get your goat.
By Dick Sullivan
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The Most Interesting Neurosurgeon in the World
His name is Duke Samson. He knows how to throw a punch, fire a pistol, and he wrote the book on brain surgery.
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Fall Fashion 2012: An American in Paris
Dallas’ Clara Settje won the Fashion!Dallas/Kim Dawson Model Search in 2007, when she was just 14 years old. Two years ago, she moved to Paris. Here, Settje models this season’s stunning new looks while out and about in the City of Light.
By D Magazine
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Mark Walters: Leader of the Geeks
More than 20,000 Wookies, warlocks, and Avengers will attend his Dallas Comic Con this month. Set phasers to fun.
By David Hopkins
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He’ll Sell You Magic, Wholesale
Paul Osborne Jr. has built tricks for the most famous magicians in the world—David Copperfield, David Blaine, Siegfried & Roy. Just don’t ask them about it.
By Bradford Pearson
Nightlife
Defy the Dallas Heat at Whitehall Exchange
Sit inside or out at the new Bishop Arts bar.
By Moira Muldoon
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Head in the Clouds
One photographer found a way to make shooting the sky his job. He has done it every day for more than 1,100 days.
By Krista Nightengale
Politics
Is Jason Villalba the Future of the Texas GOP?
Meet the only political candidate that Mitt Romney has endorsed.
By Zac Crain
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Restaurant Review: Little Greek
A franchise concept brings fast, dependable Greek food to Richardson.
By Nancy Nichols
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Restaurant Review: Nando’s Authentic Mexican Cuisine
A paring of the menu might help this Preston Royal place.
By Nancy Nichols
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Restaurant Review: Tillman’s Roadhouse
The Bishop Arts spot boasts everything-is-bigger flavors.
By Todd Johnson
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Restaurant Review: Urban Rio
Nathan Shea builds a destination dining empire in, of all places, East Plano.
By Nancy Nichols
Dating Guide
The Hilarious Mismatch of Dallas Couples
Exploring the phenomenon of the polished Jane paired with the sloppy Joe.
By Sarah Hepola
Crime
The Pooper Snooper
An apartment complex turns to DNA testing to force dog owners to pick up after their furry friends.
By Krista Nightengale
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Act of Valor: A Hit For Dallas Investors
The movie starring active-duty Navy SEALs paid off for its local backers.
By Matt Watson
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Larry McMurtry Sells Out
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author finally gets the Archer City he always dreamed of—but at great cost.
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Also in This Issue
Other articles of interest in our October 2012 edition.
By D Magazine