D Magazine April 2014
Cover Story
The Food Lover’s Guide to Dallas
We love Central Market and Whole Foods, too. But we went in search of the top local shops that sell and make the city’s finest meats, cheeses, produce, and more. It was a delicious journey.
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Features
Education
Who’s Out to Get Mike Miles?
A series of early missteps left the Dallas ISD superintendent at the center of a media feeding frenzy. Two years later, he has a shot at engineering real change.
By Zac Crain
Publications
Colten Moore Returns to the Mountaintop
He followed his big brother everywhere, all the way to extreme-sports superstardom. Then Caleb was killed in the X Games, and Colten had to decide what to do next.
Health & Fitness
Collin County’s Health Care Gold Rush
The area’s population will top 2 million by 2030. The people have money. And the doctors have noticed.
By Steve Jacob
Health & Fitness
The Best Doctors in Collin County 2014
The top 275 physicians in 38 specialties as voted by their peers.
By D Magazine
Government
Why We Should Pay Dallas City Council Members Six Figures
There’s one easy way to radically reshape City Hall. $100,000 salaries ought to do it.
By Eric Celeste
Media
Bob Schieffer’s Secret Life
The face of Face the Nation and the namesake of TCU’s journalism school opens up.
By Cristina Daglas
Government
The High Hopes of Dallas’ Marijuana Advocates
DFW NORML is training citizen-activists to lobby for the legalization of cannabis in Texas. First step: don’t look like a pothead.
By Farraz Khan
Nature & Environment
How the Lewisville Fishing Barge Is Like a Time Machine
Don’t be fooled by the exterior of the fixture at the lake.
By Evan Stone
Publications
The Best Seafood Markets in Dallas
Shop the city’s finest fishmongers.
By Nancy Nichols
Publications
The Best Bread Bakeries in Dallas
Where to buy the finest loaves in town.
By Nancy Nichols
Publications
The Best Cheese Shops in Dallas
Plus how to build the perfect cheese board.
By Todd Johnson
Publications
The Best Farmers Markets in Dallas
Flavorful local produce is available throughout North Texas.
By Carol Shih
Publications
How to Shop a Food Co-op
Eating fresh and primarily local is easier than ever. Choose a share size, pick up your box, and enjoy.
By Carol Shih
Publications
The Best Dessert Shops in Dallas
These local bakeries can satisfy the sweetest of teeth.
By Todd Johnson
Publications
The Best Ethnic Food Markets in Dallas
Get a taste of the old country—whichever country that might be.
Publications
How to Shop Like You’re in Mexico
Monica Greene goes for groceries like only she can.
By Nancy Nichols
Publications
Restaurant Review: Casa Rubia
The Trinity Groves district in West Dallas continues to flourish.
By Nancy Nichols
Nightlife
Bar Review: Luck
How does this Trinity Groves spot keep its beer fresh? By serving a lot of it.
By Tara Nieuwesteeg
Publications
Restaurant Review: Resto Gastro Bistro
Order the fish at this Trinity Groves spot in West Dallas.
By Carol Shih
Publications
Restaurant Review: Chino Chinatown
The chicken lollipops are reason enough to dine.
By Carol Shih
Health & Fitness
365 Days of the Flu
Epidemiology analyst Daphne Quick and chief epidemiologist Jawaid Asghar, both of Collin County Health Care Services, offer advice for now and next year.
By Cristina Daglas
Publications
The Best Specialty Grocers in Dallas
Local markets for all your gourmet needs.
By Carol Shih
Publications
The Best Frozen Treats in Dallas
You won’t find these flavors in a carton of Blue Bell.
By Carol Shih
Publications
The Best Chocolatiers in Dallas
Where cocoa addicts can get their fix.
By Nancy Nichols