D Magazine July 2007
Cover Story
Ebby Halliday: The Woman Who (Still) Sells Dallas
Ebby Halliday, 96, founder of one of the nation’s largest independent real estate brokerages, let us shadow her for a typical day. It lasted 19 hours. PLUS: the Best Real Estate Agents in Dallas.
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Cover Story
The 100 Most Expensive Homes in Dallas 2007
Our biennial look at the costliest pads in town contains many of the regulars. But 32 new names join the happy club this year.
By research by Pablo Lastra
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Review: Sangria
Alberto Lombardi rides again, this time Spanish-style, at his recently opened Sangria.
By Jennifer Chininis
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Dallas Fights to Solve Stray Dog Problem
Dallas Animal Services workers catch more than 20,000 dogs every year. That doesn’t begin to solve the problem of a city still overrun by strays.
By D Magazine
Best Lists
The Best Real Estate Agents in Dallas
Need a good agent? This is where you’ll find the best. Use this specially formatted profile section to learn more about this year’s winning real estate agents who were voted best in their field by recent home buyers and sellers in Dallas-Fort Worth.
By D Magazine
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Anchorman Scott Sams Returns to Dallas
Scott Sams was fired from Channel 8 in 2004. Now, after paying his dues anchoring in Sherman, he’s back in Dallas, a changed man.
By Paul Kix
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
The new chic city of South America is full of beautiful people and places.
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Dallas Directors’ Next Big Thing Makes Some People Nervous
Marianne Galloway and Tom Parr IV have reinvented Risk Theater Initiative and found a stage to call home.
By Glenn Arbery
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Dress Dallas: New Store Sells Only Local Lines
Last year abi ferrin was named Texas’ top designer by Stanley Korshak and the Dallas Fashion Incubator. The award granted Ferrin, 29, free loft space for a year at South Side On Lamar, where she has opened the Revolving Door Dallas, the most original store in town.
By Stephanie Quadri
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Essay: Fun With Old People
A proposed playground has the neighbors’ gums wagging.
By Tim Rogers
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Hope Fellowship Church: Where Bikers Bring their Bibles
Pastor Dennis King
By Adam Pitluk
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How $100k Nearly Ruined a Club Pro’s Life
Judd Whiteman was just another country club golf pro until a wealthy benefactor bankrolled his professional undoing.
By Curt Sampson
Fashion
How to Travel with Style
Traveling doesn’t mean donning a terry tracksuit and ditching your polished looks. Flats and a printed scarf are carry-on must-haves.
By Stephanie Quadri
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Local Publisher Finds Success with Unauthorized Anthologies
Glenn Yeffeth publishes “Smart” books for smart fans.
By David Hopkins
Fashion
New Doors in Dallas
Get Klad at Victory Park, and get a pleasing rear view at Eileen Kelley.
By Stephanie Quadri
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Recruitment Through Video Games
The Guildhall at SMU is a grueling 21-month program that teaches students how to make video games.
By Ryan Jones
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Review: Addison Cafe
This isn’t simply a nostalgia trip. When it comes to the classics, Addison Cafe executes with surprising aptitude.
By Teresa Gubbins
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Review: Angela’s Bistro 51
From spinach artichoke dip loaded with garlic and freshly grated Parmesan to moist chocolate-cinnamon cake, every bite at Angela’s is memorable.
By Jennifer Chininis
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Review: Flavor Asian Fusion and Dessert Bar
This neighborhood spot crosses the breach between authentic Asian and Asian fusion, with curry and Thai fried rice next to filet mignon and rack of lamb.
By Teresa Gubbins
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Review: Kalachandji’s Palace and Restaurant
How could Dallas be home to a Hare Krishna temple with a restaurant that serves a vegetarian buffet?
By Teresa Gubbins
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Review: Positano
New chef-owner Antonio Avona has settled into the neighborhood nicely.
By Jennifer Chininis
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Review: Tradicion
If you like Avila’s Tex-Mex on Maple, you’ll love Ricky Avila’s take on authentic, upscale Mexican food at Tradicion.
By Teresa Gubbins
Best Lists
The Best Patios in Dallas
We scoured the area for some of the best patios to ingest and imbibe, al fresco.
By D Magazine
Fashion
The Hooters of Hair Salons
Irving-based Knockouts brings babes and beer to bangs.
By Laura Kostelny
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The Wide World of Food
Carlos Pippa now sells the best Italian cheeses, cured meats, and century-old balsamic vinegar to the public.
By Teresa Gubbins
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Watch This
When temperatures spike this summer, ditch the movie megaplex for screenings of Conduit Gallery’s super-cool Art Video Series.
By Laura Kostelny
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Working the Blue
Did the Dallas City Council take advantage of a cop’s funeral?
By Trey Garrison
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Scott Sams Returns
After paying his dues anchoring in Sherman, Sams is back in Dallas, a changed man.
By Paul Kix
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Review: Olenjack’s Grille
The food lacks finesse, but portions are big and prices are moderate. And Arlington didn’t have much in the way of fine dining.
By Teresa Gubbins