D Magazine August 2016
Cover Story
The Best of Big D 2016
Feast your eyes (and ears and feet) on the top eats, drinks, services, shops, nightlife, culture, and sports in Dallas.
Features
Dallas History
Going Back to Thomas Jefferson High
School was a painful experience for me. So why on earth would I want to return, with my stutter, to talk to the senior class?
Arts & Entertainment
How to Film Pete’s Dragon
Dallas indie filmmaker David Lowery spent two months in New Zealand directing a big-budget remake for Disney. He kept a journal during the two-month shoot. Here are the highs and lows.
Farmers Markets
4 New Stars of the Dallas Farmers Market
The redesigned Shed 2 has given opportunities to some smaller, more homespun ventures.
Arts & Entertainment
Dallas’ Most Instagrammable Walls
The city has no shortage of awesome murals. But some of them are difficult to get to. We set out to find the most photo-friendly.
Arts & Entertainment
KPMG Plaza’s Free Museum
Art is essential to the developer of the Arts District office tower.
Beer
Melissa Monosoff Has Got Taste
She knows more about wine and beer than all but two people in the country.
Publications
Why You Need a Custom Golf Cart
You simply must own one of these luxury rides. Everyone else in your cul-de-sac does.
Politics & Government
Dallas’ New Latino Leaders
How do you change the patronage system that has dominated Hispanic politics in the city for generations? Very carefully.
Fashion
How Dallas Dresses: Kendall Eckerd
She’s young, but that just helps the designer give her customers what they want.
Beauty
Dallas Stylists Answer Our Biggest Hair Questions
Vital answers for blondes, brunettes, and redheads.
Publications
Shop Like You’re on Vacation
Three D staffers tell us what inspired them on their recent travels and how they get their fix in Dallas.
Football
Ezekiel Elliott Will Make America’s Team Great Again
Jerry Jones expects big things from the Dallas Cowboys’ new hope.
Best Pizza in Dallas
Sprezza Is a Roman Holiday
Chef Julian Barsotti captures the Eternal City’s vibrancy at his new Oak Lawn restaurant.
Breakfast
Why Can’t Lucky’s Cafe Get Lunch Right?
The reliable breakfast spot branches out, less successfully.
Burgers
The Royale’s Food Doesn’t Live Up to Its Spectacle
Plano’s Wes Anderson-inspired burger joint is a visual, if not culinary, delight.
Food & Drink
Mesero’s Mexican With an American Twist
Mico Rodriguez continues to rebuild, now in Far North Dallas.
Bar Review
Have a Shakerito at Drugstore Cowboy
The Deep Ellum coffee shop/bar presents alcohol and coffee in perfect harmony.
