D Magazine August 2009
Cover Story
The Best of Big D 2009
Our annual review of the Dallas people, places, food, and drink that make us say, “Sweet!”
Features
Publications
The Very Complicated Legacy of Dr. William Samuell
William Samuell’s bequest to Dallas—320 acres of land, a trust to create parks—should have been a blessing. Instead, it started a 70-year battle.
Food and Drink
A Sweet and Spicy Homage: Papou’s Dressing
Dallasite Callie McDole honors her dad with a delicious Greek-style sauce.
Publications
Q&A With Ronnie Claire Edwards
The former Waltons star, now 76, explains why she lives in a church and what brought her to Dallas.
Publications
The Trinity River Debacle
Engineers, while a necessity of modern life, are also a nuisance. If left unchecked, they will ruin the City of Dallas.
Publications
Why David Feherty Loves White Rock Lake
The nature-loving Irishman discovers his favorite part of Dallas is a big, brown urban puddle.
Publications
Dallas City Hall Confessional
Before leaves the city, Dave Levinthal, Dallas’ best beat reporter, shares secrets from the Dallas Morning News’ City Hall Bureau office.
Publications
Zac Crain’s Almost Famous Moment
It was everything he always wanted—except the band was the Jonas Brothers.
Publications
The McKinney Avenue Contemporary Turns 15
And, like every good teenager, tries to find itself.
Food and Drink
Review: Cafe on the Green
Dinner at this stunning dining room at the Four Seasons Las Colinas feels more like a vacation than just another meal.
Fashion
Meet the Dallas Moms Who Launched a Chic Clothing Line for Kids
A love for vintage fabrics inspired sisters Molly Holley and Jennifer Paradise to start children’s clothing line Pout.
Food and Drink
Review: Maximo
Amador Mora started as a dishwasher. Now he’s Dallas’ next celebrity chef.
Publications
Kennebunkport, Maine
When summer temps rise to unbearable degrees, we head to Kennebunkport for cool breezes, funky shops, and all the lobster we can eat.
Food and Drink
Review: Masala Masala
This Indian restaurant in Euless does buffet all day, but convenience isn’t the only thing that makes it worth a visit.
Food and Drink
Review: Cretia’s
This restaurant/lounge/bakery has reopened, serving newfangled favorites (sliders) and down-home comfort food (pot pie).
