D Magazine December 2017
Cover Story
The Best New Restaurants in Dallas 2017
From humble taco stands in West Dallas to opulent steakhouses in the Design District, the year’s best meals were all over the map.
Features
Dallas History
Where Dallas’ Oldest History Goes to Die
In a basement at SMU, an archaeologist is trying to save North Texas’ prehistory. Her work shows us how recklessly Dallas has built a modern city.
Dallas History
Dallas Through a Lost Lens: Photos From the 1940s and ’50s
For years my dad roamed the city, large format camera in hand, capturing moments big and small. Here his photos are published for the first time.
Christmas
The Most Famous Voice in North Texas Jingles
Jim Clancy leads Vocal Majority, a 150-member men’s chorus. But you probably know him better for two words: ‘Westway Ford.’
Visual Arts
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Steps Up
Under a new artistic director—just the second in its history—Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s 41st season explores new creative terrain.
Gyms
Roka Outfits Olympians from Its Design District HQ
The sports apparel brand has won over triathletes as well as celebrities like Zac Efron and Daisy Ridley.
Christmas
5 Gift Boxes To Grab This Holiday Season
These Dallas companies gather the goods and wrap them up into beautiful gifts, allowing you to focus on the fun part: giving.
Books
3 New Books You Need to Read
Check out these North Texas-connected tomes about basketball and other things, basketball, and other things.
Interior Design
Look Inside Legacy West’s Glimmering New Hotel
The Renaissance Dallas, the Sam Moon Group’s latest venture, unites heritage and contemporary art.
Publications
The Best Nose in Dallas
Forty Five Ten’s fragrance aficionado will sniff out the perfect bottle for your unique ‘scent profile.’
Publications
Jack Mason’s Deep Ellum Headquarters Is a Folksy Dream Come True
Take a tour of the accessory brand’s canine-friendly offices and cleverly refurbished Airstream.
Fashion
Meet the Black Dandies
Some of the most stylish men in North Texas—and they’ve got the Instagram pics to prove it.
Publications
Corrientes 348 Brings Argentine Asado Culture to Dallas
The new restaurant, which replaced the former Stephan Pyles in this downtown spot, gets some things right. Just not what you’d expect.
Publications
Hello Dumpling Takes You to Beijing
Welcome to the new East Dallas neighborhood dumpling spot. Chopsticks. Chile Oil. Go.
Publications
Park Cities Families Have a New Seafood Spot in Hudson House
Be sure to try the American Tuna Tower at the latest venture from the team behind East Hampton Sandwich Co.
Bar Review
Feed Company Is a Dream Come True
The Lowest Greenville eatery and bourbon lounge seems to have emerged from the fantasies of plaid-wearing dudes in their 30s.
Junk Food
With This Travel Kit, You Can Eat S’mores Anywhere, Anytime
It’s a portable campfire, complete with graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows.
Eat This Now!
Eat This Now: Deviled Eggs from Overeasy at the Statler
The upscale diner in the reborn downtown hotel serves up delightful ‘deviled egg insanity’ as a starter.
Dallas History
The Real Meaning of the Robert E. Lee Statue
Removing the Confederate sculpture in Oak Lawn was necessary and overdue. But it reminds us of the power that art holds, for good and ill.
Home & Garden
I Let My Beloved Lakewood Heights Home Become an Airbnb
Our house became a home. When we sold it and left Dallas, it became something else entirely.
