D Magazine May 2018
Cover Story
The 10 Best Steakhouses in Dallas
The leader remains the same, but a few upstarts have rocked the rankings in a steak scene that has changed dramatically over the last several years.
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Features
Police
This Is the New Chief of Police
Reneé Hall is the first woman to run the department. She’s not so sure Dallas is ready for that.
By Jamie Thompson
Guides
Roast of Dallas: The Definitive Coffee Guide
It’s time we admitted we’re a city of coffee fanatics, aficionados, nerds. To celebrate, let’s sum up what’s making us the coffee capital of Texas.
Law
Kim Askew Is Ready for the Fight
Kim Askew is so dang good at being a lawyer that, after 35 years of practice, they had to name an award after her.
By Kathy Wise
Interviews
How Laura Bush (and Her Closet) Made History
We talk to the former First Lady about the Rangers’ pitching troubles and her love for Where the Wild Things Are.
Politics
Brett Shipp Hits the Fan
He quit his TV job to run for office and save our democracy. Now what?
By Tim Rogers
Festivals
Scouting Out This Month’s Best Concerts
There are a ton of package tours and all-day concerts this month. Which is the right one for you? Let us help.
By Zac Crain
Classical Music
With Soluna, the Dallas Symphony Unlocks the Future of Classical Music
By reaching new audiences without sacrificing artistic integrity, the festival solves a conundrum facing classical music organizations across the country.
By Peter Simek
Publications
A Dallas Woman Seeks the Holy Grail of High Heels
After quitting her job and learning the art of cobbling in Italy, Maija Benincasa found the seemingly impossible: a stylish yet comfortable shoe.
Fashion Show
Here’s What Goes Into a Dallas Fashion Show
From racks to runway, producer Jan Strimple walks us through the ins and outs of fashion show production.
By Kiana Moridi
Fashion
The Man Rebranding Dallas, One Jacket at a Time
With his By Way of Dallas line, Hance Taplin is creating a stylish reflection of the city’s culture.
By Caitlin Clark
Publications
Jackfruit Is Better Than Pulled Pork
These Dallas restaurants are proving that faux-barbecue is just as good as the real thing.
Publications
Gung Ho Rescues Asian Fusion From Itself
With novel riffs on Chinatown classics, executive chef Kirstyn Brewer delivers a different kind of comfort food on Lowest Greenville.
Publications
The Mockingbird Diner Is the Answer to Morning Prayers
Jack Perkins’ new restaurant is a temple of breakfast food.
By Kathy Wise
Publications
Tiny Victories Makes Everyone Feel Cool
Soak up the atmosphere at this new Oak Cliff bar.
By Tara Nieuwesteeg
Politics
The NRA Comes to Dallas
With the gun group’s national convention in town, young people in North Texas are joining with others across the country to call for the reform of gun laws.
By Eric Celeste
Books
Julia Heaberlin Is a Writer Hiding in Plain Sight
Will the Fort Worth author’s fourth novel bring her the attention she deserves?
By Christopher Kelly
Publications
Meet the Ranchers Raising Beef for Dallas Plates
These stewards of steak, from 44 Farms in Cameron to Local Yocal in McKinney, are shrinking the gap between farm and table.
Hospitality
The People Who Make a Steakhouse Evening Special
Servers, piano players, and sommeliers all play a role at Dallas steakhouses.
Publications
The Best Baked Potato in Dallas
Plus the other steakhouse sides you need to eat, including the elotes at Town Hearth and the French beans at the Capital Grille.
Fitness
The Scary Truth Behind Bunny Yoga
The liability waiver should have been my first clue that there would be trouble at bunny yoga.
By Tim Rogers