D Magazine August 2009
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The Best of Big D 2009
Our annual review of the Dallas people, places, food, and drink that make us say, “Sweet!”
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Features
Publications
The Very Complicated Legacy of Dr. William Samuell
William Samuell’s bequest to Dallas—320 acres of land, a trust to create parks—should have been a blessing. Instead, it started a 70-year battle.
By Gretel C. Kovach
Publications
How To Pick A Private School
10 things you should know before you write that check.
By Stacey Yervasi
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Meet the New Dallas 9
Announcing the winners of the first-ever D Art Slam at f.i.g.
By Joan Arbery
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A Sweet and Spicy Homage: Papou’s Dressing
Dallasite Callie McDole honors her dad with a delicious Greek-style sauce.
By Nancy Nichols
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Q&A With Ronnie Claire Edwards
The former Waltons star, now 76, explains why she lives in a church and what brought her to Dallas.
By Thomas Korosec
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The Trinity River Debacle
Engineers, while a necessity of modern life, are also a nuisance. If left unchecked, they will ruin the City of Dallas.
By Wick Allison
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Why David Feherty Loves White Rock Lake
The nature-loving Irishman discovers his favorite part of Dallas is a big, brown urban puddle.
By David Feherty
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Dallas City Hall Confessional
Before leaves the city, Dave Levinthal, Dallas’ best beat reporter, shares secrets from the Dallas Morning News’ City Hall Bureau office.
By Dave Levinthal
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Zac Crain’s Almost Famous Moment
It was everything he always wanted—except the band was the Jonas Brothers.
By Zac Crain
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The McKinney Avenue Contemporary Turns 15
And, like every good teenager, tries to find itself.
By Joan Arbery
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Review: Cafe on the Green
Dinner at this stunning dining room at the Four Seasons Las Colinas feels more like a vacation than just another meal.
By Nancy Nichols
Fashion
Meet the Dallas Moms Who Launched a Chic Clothing Line for Kids
A love for vintage fabrics inspired sisters Molly Holley and Jennifer Paradise to start children’s clothing line Pout.
By Stephanie Quadri
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Review: Maximo
Amador Mora started as a dishwasher. Now he’s Dallas’ next celebrity chef.
By Nancy Nichols
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Kennebunkport, Maine
When summer temps rise to unbearable degrees, we head to Kennebunkport for cool breezes, funky shops, and all the lobster we can eat.
By Jennifer Chininis
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Review: Masala Masala
This Indian restaurant in Euless does buffet all day, but convenience isn’t the only thing that makes it worth a visit.
By Teresa Gubbins
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Review: Cretia’s
This restaurant/lounge/bakery has reopened, serving newfangled favorites (sliders) and down-home comfort food (pot pie).
By Jennifer Chininis