D Magazine January 2006

Tracy Rowlett chats with Jim Wright.

Kurt Kleinmann resurrects his incomparable Pegasus Theatre. PLUS: a crazy ambitious opera and can’t-miss performances.

It cannot be ignored that the local television newscasts are lousy with babes. Every channel we turn to, another looker. We thought we’d break it down for you and determine which station has, er, the most talent.

Think your friends are inviting you to a party? Think again—and bring your wallet.

The little black dress has come a long way, baby.

Forget about blackjack. Unwind in a peaceful oasis—in the last place you’d think to look for it.

At a fishing tournament on the Trinity River, all I caught was a buzz.

Cool orange accessories and denim worthy of royalty.

After the FBI left and the neighbors began staring, Darlene Calvin had to do the impossible: explain to her children that their father was the singing pedophile dentist on the news.

Oh, how it pains me to say nice things. Especially when they’re about the people who work for me.

Johnny Lloyd Rollins croons, Jocelyn White defends herself, Mark Cuban and Charles Barkley dish it out, some good news about public education, and more.

This Henderson Avenue hot spot has matured into a confident, competent restaurant, targeted to folks in their 20s who love Friday nights out with friends, cute handbags, and cocktails that end with “tini.”

Lanny Lancarte II, great-grandson of Joe T. Garcia, creates world-class Mexican-Mediterranean cuisine at Lanny’s Alta Cocina Mexicana.

What other Indian restaurant can say it brings together the kosher club, the vegetarians, and the chile-heads?

At this Dallas dining institution, romance—albeit schmaltzy—comes easily.

Everyone loves a winner, and Poppy’s, in the old Sweet Tomato spot in McKinney, seems to be the deal.

This sushi spot has all the essentials: reliable fish, good technique, and a rapport-ready staff.

Alberto Lombardi, the granddaddy of Italian food in Dallas, reaches into his past and pulls out Toulouse Cafe and Bar, a French bistro. Dallas tongues are wagging.

Just don’t call Jesus Nava’s place a taqueria.

Liz and Doug Davis help their neighbors get a cup of java and the New York Times.