D Magazine May 2008
Cover Story
Crashes! Explosions! Dallas’ Finest, Fearless Stuntpeople.
An unlikely community of high-falling, trick-driving, stage-fighting, fire-catching, wheelie-popping stunt people makes its home in Dallas. Eight of these comrades-in-arms pose for our perfect shot.
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Dallas History
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Dallas Blondes
We’re the one city that can claim a hair color. (How awesome is that?)
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Cover Story
Foodies Guide to Dallas Street Food
Dallas boasts a wealth of restaurants. But some of our city’s finest dining takes on the street, at walk-up carts, kiosks, and windows. It’s easy to find if you know where to look.
By
Rawlins Gilliland
Dallas’ Rising Population: The More the Merrier?
Stacy Graham is Dallas’ newest resident. We hope she’s up to the challenge.
By
Tim Rogers

Comic Book Alert: Dark Dallas
By
Trey Garrison

How Visiting Famous Authors Get Around Town
By
Stacy Yervasi
Fashion
Local Jewelry Designer Amanda Sterett Gets Big-Time with Kate Spade
Success is in the cards for this new mom and local jewelry designer.
By
Stephanie Quadri
Fashion
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Designers translate May’s flowers into lovely finds for Mom.
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D Magazine
Red-Light Cameras Are/Were a Bad Idea
Smile! You’re no longer on red-light cameras.
By
Trey Garrison

South, Carolina
By
Stephanie Quadri
The Barnett Shale Fields Make People Rich and Happy. Just Ask Cabela’s Customers.
The Barnett Shale’s impact is being felt in some surprising ways.
By
Trey Garrison

The Dirt Merchant
Carl Watson’s recipe for winning baseball? About 60 percent clay and sediment and 40 percent sand.
By
Spencer Michlin

Why is Crime on the Rise at NorthPark Center?
By
Trey Garrison

Uncategorized
Claire Barry Delves into the Mystery Behind Paintings by Spanish Masters at the Meadows Museum
The story behind the paint of the Spanish altarpieces on display in the Meadows Museum’s latest exhibit.
By
Gretel C. Kovach
The Legal Nightmare of the “Cell Phone Terrorists”
A small-time cell phone reselling venture landed three Dallas men in jail and on the front pages, labeled as terrorists.
By
Tom Korosec

The Search for the Perfect Prom Dress (and Memories to Match) at Whatchamacallit
Bill Danches’ Watchmacallit store is prom-dress central. Meet the colorful character behind the frock-stuffed phenomenon.
By
Amanda Tackett

We’re Rich!: Dallas is the Millionaire Capital of the Country
Dallas has the fastest-growing population of millionaires in thecountry. We examine why that’s a good thing for the 97 percent of usnot in the seven-digit club.
By
Craig Hanley
Yes, I Bought a House to Keep my Nanny Happy
What can you buy for $75,000? Apparently, a house for a nanny and, fingers crossed, perfect children.
By
Marty Cortland
Food and Drink
Greek Island Stew Deconstructed
Seafood stew from Kavala, deconstructed.
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D Magazine

Travel
Loudoun County, Virginia
Rustic charm, beautiful views, great shopping, and wineries galore make a visit to this D.C. neighbor an unforgettable escape.
By
Sarah Eveans

Food and Drink
Review: Bengal Coast
The promising Bengal Coast makes spicy South Asian cuisine palatable for the masses. But please pass the salt.
By
Todd Johnson

Food and Drink
Review: Rise No. 1
The famously intractable soufflé makes a comeback at Rise No. 1, and the ladies who lunch love it.
By
Teresa Gubbins

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Dallas Blondes
By
Eric Celeste