D Magazine December 2013
Cover Story
The Best New Restaurants in Dallas
Which kitchens did we find ourselves wanting to visit again and again this year?
Features
The 10 Best Dishes of 2013
These delicious bites were 2013’s standouts, but as menus are apt to change, a new creation might just await.
The Best Cocktails of 2013
They were shaken, stirred, and often times frothy.
What Would Jesus Film?
With a little oil money and a lot of faith, Dallas has become the production center for Christian entertainment.
The 10 Most Beautiful Women in Dallas 2013
After 460 nominees and 106,173 online votes, these women—including two TV news anchors, a reality-show veteran, and a dental hygienist—deserve another look.
Why You Need a Financial Adviser
Is the advice of these experts worth the cost?
What Dallas Needs From Its Next City Manager
For four decades, the city’s top staff job has been an internal hire. Can we hope this time it’ll be different?
How I Learned to Love Blue Jeans
Maybe there really is a pair to fit every woman’s frame.
Politics & Government
Sam Brown: The Reformed Candidate
He’s running for Texas House District 102. He also happens to be a veteran who had his face—and his life—forever altered by an enemy bomb.
The Dynamic Teenage Duo Who Stopped a Kidnapping
Aaron Arias and Jamal Harris were just killing time in Seagoville. Then they noticed the woman in trouble.
On the Early-Bird Bus to WinStar World Casino
What kind of person gets up at 7 a.m. on a weekday for a three-hour ride to go gambling? I do.
The Top Wealth Managers in Dallas 2013
These firms want to help make you rich.
The Best Financial Planners in Dallas 2013
These professionals are the best-regarded locally by their peers.
Restaurant Reviews: Royal Sichuan, Lion City Chinese Cafe, and Noodle House
Three under-the-radar Chinese restaurants are worth a trip to the suburbs.
Restaurant Review: Village Kitchen
The restaurant above the marquee at Highland Park Village is reborn.
Restaurant Review: Joyce & Gigi’s Kitchen
A mother-daughter duo offers a warm South American dining experience.
Restaurant Review: Shady’s Burger Joint
Richardson gets a neighborhood spot worth a drive.
Bar Review: Bistro 31
Skip dinner and head for the hidden oasis upstairs.
Cattle Baron’s Ball Saved My Life
Dallas’ most self-caricaturing event helps an out-of-towner regain her bearings.
Also in This Issue
Other articles of interest in our December 2013 edition.
