D Magazine July 2016
Cover Story
The Hottest Market Ever! (Still!)
Welcome to North Texas, land of plenty and low unemployment, where we have nearly run out of exclamation points in describing the real estate market.
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Features
Publications
The Mad Scientist of Sour Beer
Barrett Tillman once held a respectable day job. Then his hobby got the best of him.
Business
DART Might Destroy Downtown Dallas
For many years, the city’s public transit system has hurt the urban core by serving the suburbs. Now it has come to build a second rail line through downtown.
By Peter Simek
Publications
The Dallas Wars
What has made our suburbs rich and happy has killed our city’s center. It’s time to put Dallas first.
By Wick Allison
Health & Fitness
Climb a Silo
Carrollton is home to one of the world’s tallest indoor climbing gyms.
By Kathy Wise
Publications
How Bastille on Bishop Outgrew Oak Cliff
The Francophile celebration comes downtown this year.
Personalities
Putting the Boom in Kaboom Town!
With Rihanna as his muse and potassium nitrate as his artist’s brush, fireworks technician Chad Stanley lights up the Addison sky.
By Kathy Wise
Publications
How Downtown Dallas Buildings Light Up Your Life
What goes into the city looking on the bright side.
Government
Why the Trinity River Park Will Never Get Built
All those pictures you’ve seen remain a beautiful lie.
By Angela Hunt
Health & Fitness
My Zika Scare
After an encounter with some Mexican mosquitoes, my wife demanded that I be tested.
By Matthew Shelley
Business
Is the Dallas Morning News For Sale?
If they’re smart, the owners of the city’s daily are selling more than just its aging office building.
By Eric Celeste
Fashion
How Dallas Dresses: DJ Steffi Burns
In 6-inch heels (or high-tops), she walks into a club like she owns it.
Fashion
Liberate Your Toes
A defense of men wearing flip-flops, with a little help from Hari Mari.
By Tim Rogers
Publications
How They Found Their Dream Home
These five families managed to survive the lava-hot North Texas real estate market and find a new place.
Publications
How North Texas Real Estate Prices Have Changed
A quick look at the latest numbers on the market.
By D Magazine
Publications
5 Neighborhoods on the Rise
Those on the hunt should keep an eye on these communities.
By Ashley Madonna
Publications
How Deep is Dallas’ Luxury Rental Pool?
It’s the biggest question in high-rise apartments. And nobody knows the answer.
Publications
How to Win the Bidding War
Don’t let your dream home be snapped up by another buyer.
By D Magazine
Business
The Best Real Estate Agents, Mortgage Professionals, and Insurance Agents in Dallas
These professionals are the leaders in their industry.
By D Magazine
Publications
Restaurant Review: Mudhen
The Farmers Market spot aims high with its vegetable-focused menu, but too often it misfires.
Publications
Restaurant Review: Burger Edge
A family tradition continues at this Far North Dallas spot.
By Nancy Nichols
Publications
Restaurant Review: Tei Tei Robata Bar
A revisit to dine on Japanese on Henderson Avenue.
Nightlife
Bar Review: The Dallasite
It’s a low-key, no-frills joint. But it only takes one wild performance on karaoke night to bring it to life.
By Tara Nieuwesteeg
Publications
Subscriber Spotlight: Sarah Webb
We’d like to introduce you to one of our readers.
By D Magazine
Business
The Chinese Are Coming
Buyers spent $28B last year, and a big chunk landed here.
By Joseph Guinto