D Magazine January 2015
Cover Story
The Insider’s Guide to the Dallas Design District
For many years, it was little more than a collection of warehouses. Then furniture shops and interior design studios moved in, but they didn’t cater to the general public. Now the district is enjoying its second renaissance. With its fine dining, art galleries, shopping, and, yes, even bowling, it’s the city’s next great entertainment destination.
Features
Food and Drink
Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in the Dallas Design District
Our interactive map will guide you to the best of the neighborhood.
Food and Drink
Food Fight: Dallas Chefs Take on the Morning News
The dining scene drew national attention in 2014—but not for its food. It was all about our daily newspaper’s rating system and an ugly fight between some high-profile restaurateurs and critic Leslie Brenner.
Business
Shopping With a Rifle
Why leave that trophy rack to chance? A new breed of rancher can point you directly at a $100,000 buck.
Home & Garden
How to Build a House of Shipping Containers
Barbara and Matt Mooney caused quite a stir when they bought one of the best views in Dallas—and then built an unusual home.
Design District
How the Design District Was Reborn
The neighborhood has lived many lives since it was carved out of the former Trinity River floodway.
Design District
Modern Times at Collage Classics
The store’s owners Abby and Wlodek Malowanczyk combine work and home with sleek, stylish aplomb.
Design District
Sun to Moon’s Warehouse With a View
The gallery owners traded their suburban home for an urban idyll.
Design District
One Fine Day in the Dallas Design District
Maybe there’s no such thing as perfection. But this particular Saturday was pretty close.
Transportation
Why We Need to Break Downtown Dallas’ Concrete Noose
With the market on fire, the time is right to tear down I-345 and reroute I-30.
Crime
Sam Wyly’s Biggest Enemy
How an obscure lawyer brought down one of the wealthiest families in Dallas.
Government
The (Continuing) Love Affair That Rocked City Hall
Sarah Dodd once covered Dallas as a TV reporter. Now she lobbies it.
Business
How Are Sales Going at Museum Tower?
Checking in on the controversial downtown Dallas building.
Education
The Momentous Secret to Transforming Dallas Education
This woman knows it. (Hint: it involves 3-year-olds.)
Fashion
How Dallas Dresses: Kimberly Alexander
She had to reinvent herself—and her style—after a loss.
Shopping
How to Shop Henderson Avenue
Discover the street’s quirky charm with its original gypsy, Carley Seale.
Food and Drink
Restaurant Review: Proof + Pantry
The One Arts Plaza restaurant delivers a magical experience despite the indecipherable sum of its parts.
Restaurant Review: So & So’s
A lovely brunch in the Uptown spot formerly home to Primo’s.
Food and Drink
Restaurant Review: Rise No. 1
Enjoy a quiet conversation and savory (or sweet) soufflés.
Food and Drink
Restaurant Review: Company Cafe
The health-trend-setting spot packs in an eclectic crowd.
Bar Review
Bar Review: Cold Beer Company
The Deep Ellum bar has a crowd full of friends you haven’t met yet.
