D Magazine January 2006
Cover Story
Best & Worst
When we gathered to review the news from the previous year, Laura Miller stood out as the biggest loser. Sure, Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers was a contender. As was the priest who was accused of drunken driving. Oh, and Kenny Rogers! But we could choose only one. So, congratulations, Laura. At least you’re in good company.
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ARTS: Life and Death in Black and White
Kurt Kleinmann resurrects his incomparable Pegasus Theatre. PLUS: a crazy ambitious opera and can’t-miss performances.
By Glenn Arbery
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Boob Tube
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.
By Tim Rogers
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CULTURE: Cold Cream and the Hard Sell
Think your friends are inviting you to a party? Think again—and bring your wallet.
By Laura Kostelny
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Lake Las Vegas, Nevada
Forget about blackjack. Unwind in a peaceful oasis—in the last place you’d think to look for it.
By Adam McGill
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LAST HURRAH: Bait and Switch
At a fishing tournament on the Trinity River, all I caught was a buzz.
By Tim Rogers
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Picking Up the Pieces
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.
By Trey Garrison
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PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Our Own Best and Worst
Oh, how it pains me to say nice things. Especially when they’re about the people who work for me.
By Wick Allison
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Pulse
Johnny Lloyd Rollins croons, Jocelyn White defends herself, Mark Cuban and Charles Barkley dish it out, some good news about public education, and more.
By Adam McGill
Food and Drink
Review: Cuba Libre
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.”
By Teresa Gubbins

Food and Drink
Review: Lanny’s Alta Cocina Mexicana
Lanny Lancarte II, great-grandson of Joe T. Garcia, creates world-class Mexican-Mediterranean cuisine at Lanny’s Alta Cocina Mexicana.
By Teresa Gubbins
Food and Drink
Review: Madras Pavilion
What other Indian restaurant can say it brings together the kosher club, the vegetarians, and the chile-heads?
By Teresa Gubbins
Food and Drink
Review: Old Warsaw
At this Dallas dining institution, romance—albeit schmaltzy—comes easily.
By Nancy Nichols

Food and Drink
Review: Poppy’s Garden Cafe
Everyone loves a winner, and Poppy’s, in the old Sweet Tomato spot in McKinney, seems to be the deal.
By Teresa Gubbins
Food and Drink
Review: Sushi House
This sushi spot has all the essentials: reliable fish, good technique, and a rapport-ready staff.
By Teresa Gubbins

Food and Drink
Review: Toulouse Cafe and Bar
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.
By Nancy Nichols

Food and Drink
Tlaque Brings Terrific Tacos to Oak Cliff
Just don’t call Jesus Nava’s place a taqueria.
By Todd Johnson

Food and Drink
Where To Talk Coffee in Deep Ellum
Liz and Doug Davis help their neighbors get a cup of java and the New York Times.
By Teresa Gubbins