D Magazine June 2014
Cover Story
A Guide to Dallas Beers
The city’s craft brew revolution has been a long time coming. But it’s finally arrived.
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Features
Publications
The Unbelievable Story of Pecan Lodge
The second-best barbecue joint in the entire world.
By Nancy Nichols
Health & Fitness
How I Survived the Trinity Rapids
The city built a white-water park called the Dallas Wave. Some say the job was botched and now the river is lethal. Our correspondent ventures to a scary, remote, uncharted part of the map 2 miles from downtown Dallas.
By Tim Rogers
Publications
The Exorcists Next Door
In their tidy suburban home, Marion and Larry Pollard have dug deep into the recesses of the Scriptures to save tortured souls—and command demons to get out. Get out now!
By Julie Lyons
Nature & Environment
The Buzz at the Fairmont
How the hotel puts its insect guests to work.
By Bradford Pearson
Government
Podcasting to the Streets
Rashad Dickerson is trying to change the perception of Dallas’ homeless.
By Bradford Pearson
Publications
Why FC Dallas Coach Oscar Pareja Returned
He grew up in the shadow of Colombian drug cartels before coming to Dallas in 1998. He left last year, but couldn’t stay away.
By Zac Crain
Publications
What You’ll Learn on a Segway in Dallas
In a city with few downtown attractions, tour guides have to get creative.
By Matt Goodman
Commercial Real Estate
Whose Lake Is It Anyway?
East Dallas has long had a not-in-my-backyard attitude about development near White Rock. That’s a good thing — despite the ugly way residents sometimes express themselves.
By Eric Celeste
Fashion
How Dallas Dresses: Christen Wilson
Inspiration is everywhere for the art and fashion maven, and so is she — in London, Paris, and local galleries.
By Cristina Daglas
Home & Garden
How to Shop Downtown McKinney
Interior designer turned store owner Kaci Lyford expertly leads the way through the historic square.
By Cristina Daglas
Publications
Restaurant Review: Blind Butcher
The folks behind Goodfriend Beer Garden present a tavern focused on cured meats and craft beer.
By Carol Shih
Publications
Restaurant Review: Mi Dia From Scratch
A revisit to the satisfying Tex-Mex restaurant in Grapevine.
By Nancy Nichols
Publications
Review: Adelmo’s Ristorante
The Knox Street restaurant’s offerings are as good as you remember.
By Nancy Nichols
Publications
Restaurant Review: Bolsa
How’s the new chef at the much-lauded Oak Cliff spot doing?
By Nancy Nichols
Publications
Bar Review: HG Sply Co.
A frozen drink on a rooftop patio with a great view of downtown is the perfect antidote for summer stress.
By Tara Nieuwesteeg
Humor
Daddy and Mommy Were Not Fighting
And Daddy wasn’t yelling. It’s just, how hard is it to take care of a parking ticket?
By Tim Rogers