D Magazine January 2012
Cover Story
How First Baptist’s Robert Jeffress Ordained Himself to Lead America
He says that Mormonism is a cult and gays are “filthy.” But he says it because he really, truly doesn’t want you to go to Hell.
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Features
Publications
Dallas Brews
We were the largest U.S. city without a microbrewery. Now we have three, with each planning to produce 1,500 barrels in its first year. Hope you’re thirsty.
By David Hopkins
Publications
Milli Brown Will Publish Your Book—If You Can Afford It
The founder of Brown Books, which brought the world Good Christian Bitches, has been called an innovative businesswoman—and a manipulator who promises more than she delivers.
Publications
The SPCA of Texas’ New Animal Kingdom
They’ve created cutting-edge digs for dogs (and cats). Don’t call it a shelter.
By Tim Rogers
Business
Checking In (And Checking Out) the Omni Dallas Hotel
On the first night it was open to the public, I stayed at the convention center hotel.
By Liz Johnstone
Nightlife
East Dallas’ Hipster Hangout
Goodfriend Beer Garden is a neighborhood bar to call home.
By Moira Muldoon
Publications
Restaurant Review: Arthur’s Prime Steaks and Seafood
How’s the former sexiest restaurant in Dallas holding up?
By Nancy Nichols
Publications
Restaurant Review: Mi Dia From Scratch
Gabriel DeLeon was cooking regional Mexican before people were ready to eat it—and he failed. This time around, he hit the sweet spot.
By Nancy Nichols
Publications
Restaurant Review: Olenjack’s Grille
The Arlington restaurant’s menu is a gastronomic ramble.
By Sarah Reiss
Publications
Restaurant Review: Terilli’s
Enjoy the scene at this rebuilt Greenville Avenue mainstay.
By Nancy Nichols
Business
The Early Days of Dallas TV News
When Bert Shipp was an upstart TV reporter, he became the darling of the Dallas Police Department by seeing something he shouldn’t have.
By Bert Shipp
Publications
Why Dallas Leads the Nation in Drunk-Driving Deaths
In building this city for cars, we’ve caused more alcohol-related fatalities.
By Patrick Kennedy
Publications Why the Oak Cliff Streetcar
Why the Oak Cliff Streetcar
is a $50 Million Waste
It’s largely a project for hipsters, by hipsters. It won’t fix our transportation problems, but the money we’re spending on it could.
By Peter Simek
Publications
Also in This Issue
Other articles of interest in our January 2012 edition.
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