D Magazine September 2015
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Dallas Burger Guide
Why our city is the burger capital of the world.
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Features
Publications
Another Shot For Kato Armstrong
He was a basketball superstar at SMU in the late ’80s. Then the football scandal, of all things, cut short his career. Then he didn’t get drafted. And his agent died. And his minor league team folded. Most people would have given up on the game. He can’t.
By Zac Crain
Publications
Laura Wilson: Looking to the West
In 1979, the Dallas photographer accompanied Richard Avedon on a journey that would produce his landmark series of photographs, In the American West. Now Wilson has her own book and a career-spanning exhibition that offers a testament to the enduring allure of the wilds that lie just outside our city limits.
Health & Fitness
The Fight Over Fluoride
The 50-year battle over Dallas’ water supply.
By Brantley Hargrove
Health & Fitness
The Best Dentists in Dallas 2015
The top professionals to take care of your chompers.
By D Magazine
Business
The New Parkland
Our county now boasts one of the largest hospitals in the world.
By Audrey Swanson
Law
Liberty Institute v. Same-Sex Marriage
The Plano organization has become the HQ for the defense of religious freedom.
Health & Fitness
How Nicole Studer Stunned the Ultra-Running World
The 33-year-old Dallas lawyer smashed the 100-mile North American trail record.
By Laura Kostelny
Media
A New Day For the Dallas Weekly
The next generation strives to keep the African-American newspaper relevant.
By Peter Simek
Government
How the State Fair Hurts Fair Park
The nonprofit that runs Dallas’ biggest annual event has taken advantage of the city for decades.
By Eric Celeste
Fashion
How Dallas Dresses: Tony Trahan
The model and men’s fashion blogger wants to help guys look the part.
By Hilary Lau
Publications
Why Dallas Is the Burger Capital of the World
Our burger editor makes the irrefutable case.
By David Hale Smith
Business
The Best Burger in Texas Nearly Killed Me
Chef Brian Luscher on the Grape’s double-edged success.
By Brian Luscher
Business
When Burgers Are the Family Business
My successful-restaurateur father discouraged me, but I pursued my dream of Liberty.
By Mariel Street
Publications
How I Became an Accidental Burger King
Richard Wingfield’s joint has forged a loyal following.
By Richard Wingfield
Publications
Wake Up With a Breakfast Burger
When it’s 6 a.m. and all you want is a juicy patty of meat.
Publications
How to Make the Perfect Burger
A recent issue of Food & Wine boasted “13 Ways to Upgrade a Burger,” offering all manner of heinous crimes against beef. My advice: don’t upgrade your burger. Just make a good one.
By David Hale Smith
Publications
Dallas Chefs’ Fantasy Burgers
We asked four unlikely suspects to make a dream come true — just this once.
Publications
Gluten-Free Dining in Dallas
Now that restaurants are offering gluten-free dishes, I almost have my life back.
By Nancy Nichols
Publications
Restaurant Review: Nora
The Lowest Greenville Middle Eastern spot transports with its tastes.
Publications
Restaurant Review: Dunston’s Steakhouse & Bar
The kitsch and the steaks make dining here a Dallas must-do.
Nightlife
Bar Review: Steve Fields’ Steak and Lobster Lounge
Where Plano’s gray-haired set goes to act like teenagers.
By Tara Nieuwesteeg