D Magazine March 2006
Cover Story
The New Dallas Real Estate
Never mind all that talk about a bursting housing bubble. Home prices here will continue to climb slowly but steadily. Dallas real estate is, frankly, the best deal in the country. PLUS: the truth about condos, what your house is worth, and more
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20 Great Escapes
From private islands to historic locales, we present fabulous vacation destinations for every palate and pocketbook. PLUS: an insider’s guide to Florence.
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Bravo! (March, 2006)
Dallas theater is the best it’s ever been. New companies are springing up. The talent here is as good as it is in LA or NY. So why isn’t anyone watching?
By D Magazine
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BUSINESS: The Sound of Money
Leases are high. Vacancies are low. Brokers are giddy. Say it with us: Dallas commercial real estate is experiencing a boom.
By Trey Garrison

Food and Drink
Casa Milagro Makes Its Mark in Richardson
Luna de Noche fans get that old familiar feeling at Casa Milagro.
By Teresa Gubbins

Food and Drink
Get Your Morning Buzz at Buzzbrews
Former Cafe Brazil manager Omar Zuniga feeds Dallas denizens 24 hours a day.
By Jennifer Chininis
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Haute & Cool
Forget Paris. And who needs Milan? Dallas is brimming with boutiques filled with designer clothes reflecting spring’s hottest looks. These are the best trends of the bunch.
By D Magazine
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LAST HURRAH: Batten Down the Hatches
This is not a story about farting. It’s about parenting. Remember that.
By Tim Rogers
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Power Play
Stream Energy may be the fastest-growing startup company in the history of American business. But seven months ago, Stream almost sunk. This is the inside story.
By Tim Rogers
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PUBLISHER’S NOTE: A City That Creates Wealth
Note to City Hall: it’s time to ditch the anti-business attitude.
By Wick Allison
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Pulse
Chicks on skates; Rob Allyn, not a racist; a new coin-operated dog wash in Plano; the improbable star; and more.
By Tim Rogers
Food and Drink
Review: Bangkok Inn
You can dine in, too, but like most good takout joints, this tiny Thai place is more about good food than ambience.
By Jennifer Chininis

Food and Drink
Review: Catalina Room
Just when we think it can’t possibly be that good, we pop in for a visit and fall in love with Javier’s all over again.
By Nancy Nichols
Food and Drink
Review: Javier’s Gourmet Mexicano
Just when we think it can’t possibly be that good, we pop in for a visit and fall in love with Javier’s all over again.
By Jennifer Chininis
Food and Drink
Review: Maguire’s Uptown
Formerly M Grill & Tap, the mode here is to take a comfort dish and dress it up. But never fear: the TVs are still here.
By Teresa Gubbins
Food and Drink
Review: Steve Fields Steak & Lobster Lounge
The fine folks of Plano are living it up at this swanky upscale steakhouse that took over the old Florida Grill Seafood.
By Jennifer Chininis

Food and Drink
Review: Tarantino’s Deep Ellum
Chef-owner Peter Tarantino gives Deep Ellum a much-needed shot of charm with his new restaurant, Tarantino’s Deep Ellum.
By Teresa Gubbins