D Magazine August 2019
Cover Story
Best of Big D 2019
Dallas is great. You know it. We know it. Let’s celebrate it. The people, the places, the vintage clothing stores, the cocktail dens, the brunch spots, the bookstores? Yes.
Features
Publications
A Complete History of Dirk Nowitzki in Dallas, Told By Those Who Know Him Best
After the retirement of the Mavericks’ franchise icon, we look back at everything he gave the team and the city.
Healthcare
The Boy Who Stayed Sick
By his fifth birthday, Christopher had gone to the doctor more than 300 times and had 13 major surgeries. His dad had a theory: the mother was making it all up.
Health & Wellness
What Dallas Dentists Say About Mail-Order Orthodontics
Direct-to-consumer companies like SmileDirectClub have made it easier, and cheaper, to straighten. Should you trust them with your smile?
Gardening
Concierge Compost Is Here
Lauren Clarke wants to help Dallas residents save the planet without getting their hands dirty.
Publications
Denise Lee Is a Star of the Real Cabaret
She’s one of the best performers in the country. With her clothes on.
Publications
Pickleball Is Dallas’ Next Great Sport
The Texas Open might be considered one of its worldwide, grand slam events. Here’s a quick primer on the paddle-based pastime.
Publications
Meet the Woman Who Turned Her Oak Lawn Condo Into an Interactive Pop-up
Artist Molly Sydnor couldn’t find a gallery to host her show, so she improvised.
Books
Ghostwriter David Ritz Bares All
He’s written the autobiographies of Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, Etta James, and others. His new memoir reveals how he, a Jew, found Jesus.
Fashion
The Back-to-School Style Primer
From smocked dresses to seersucker backpacks, shop these local resources for all the best in clothing and supplies.
Publications
The Dallas Mom Uniform
From Ultracor to Golden Goose, we’ve spotted a few new basics around town.
Publications
Where to Buy Sneakers in Dallas
There are plenty of sneakerheads here. We asked one of them where he gets his kicks.
Health & Wellness
Ebony Smith Is Bringing Affordable Yoga to All
Her nonprofit, Yoga N Da Hood, is dedicated to making wellness more accessible.
Fashion
Meet Dallas’ Leading Ladies of Style
These four boutique owners have something unique to offer: decades of experience.
For Fun
Make a Pilgrimage to a Lavender Paradise
At Prayer Lavender Garden in Rockwall, you’ll find aisles of the purple plant and just about every use of it you can imagine.
Publications
Homewood is Chef Matt McCallister’s Second Coming
Matt McCallister’s Homewood is a powerhouse of talent, but no one is showing off. Call it high-end comfort food.
Publications
At Sahara Restaurant, Find Direct Passage to the Middle East
The chicken anari is reason enough to head to North Dallas.
Publications
Urbano Cafe Remains the Same in a Gentrifying Neighborhood
The East Dallas spot holds up.
Local News
The Reality TV Twin Who Built Shingle Mountain
He saw an opportunity, and he had a plan. But then, right under the sleepy eyes of City Hall, the whole thing went to hell.
Politics
How Philip Kingston Helped Eric Johnson Become Mayor
A tale of enmity, cash, politics, and the pairing that did Scott Griggs in.
