D Magazine August 2015
Cover Story
The Best of Big D 2015
It took 15 years to find the Pegasus that once topped the Magnolia Building. We didn’t need that long to locate the best this city has to offer. These winners soared above all others this year.
Features
Media
The High Life and Fast Times of Jim Dent
The celebrated author of The Junction Boys has a thousand stories to tell. But each rollicking tale is tinged with the sad truth that he has a serious drinking problem. Even Dent himself can’t count how many times he’s been arrested.
Publications
Inside Dallas’ Private Art Museums
Individual collectors enjoy freedoms larger institutions can’t.
Government
Beware Pay-by-Phone Parking
Feeding the meter using an app is a wonderful system — until it breaks down.
Media
Becky Oliver Wants to Sell You a House
After almost 25 years of confronting bad guys on Fox Channel 4, she’s entered the real estate game.
Politics
The Private Thoughts of the Dallas City Council
With so many new members, we take a peek into their minds.
Politics
The Most Powerful Woman in Dallas Politics
Even if you’ve never heard of Mari Woodlief, you’re familiar with her work.
Fashion
How Dallas Dresses: Marti Diro
The jewelry designer brings the beauty of East Africa to Dallas.
Burgers
Restaurant Review: Spork
Eric Justice turned a deserted Sonic into his new chef-driven burger joint.
Food and Drink
Restaurant Review: Sushi at The Mercury
The restaurant-within-a-restaurant hopes to attract a young, hungry crowd.
Food and Drink
Restaurant Review: Sugar Skull Cafe
A great place to begin the day in Trinity Groves.
Bar Review
Bar Review: BrainDead Brewing
Tipping back a few inside “a haven for beer drinkers” in Deep Ellum.
