D Magazine February 2020
Cover Story
Into The Deep
Victor Vescovo was a Naval officer. He summited the seven highest mountains in the world. He skied both poles. And then he did the unthinkable: he conquered our oceans.
Features
Housing
How a City in Denton County Became America’s First to Welcome a Tiny Home Village
We talked to the Lake Dallas crazies fitting their lives inside 300 or 400 (meticulously executed) square feet.
Filipino
Pop-Ups Are Fueling a Barrage of Filipino Restaurants in Dallas
What to eat, where to eat it, and how to take advantage of the city’s hottest food movement.
Books
The Spy Next Door
Tracy Walder hunted terrorists for the CIA, even as foreign operatives called her Malibu Barbie. Now she teaches history at Hockaday, and that’s just fine with her.
Interviews
A Conversation With Captain Mexico
Gerardo Venegas hopes to lead his team of bull-riders to glory at the PBR Global Cup at AT&T Stadium on February 15.
Education
Some (Indoor) Things To Do in Dallas With Kids
What to do with your little ones during the last stretch of winter.
Good Reads
LitTalk Gives Dallas Authors a Home, and an Audience
I wanted an opportunity to hear other writers talk about their craft. I teamed up with Interabang to start LitTalk.
Business
In the Shop With Gardenuity’s Donna Letier
She discusses her late-blooming entrepreneurial career, ridiculously early-bird schedule, and learning as you go.
Gifts
This Dallas Duo Will Buy Gifts on Your Behalf
Bradley Agather and Eden Delaune turned their gifting prowess into a full-time quest with their luxury service, Bisette. And they’ve made a few selections here, on the house.
Fashion
Hari Mari Wants You To Buy More Than Its Flip Flops
Lila and Jeremy Stewart are applying their magic touch to more fashionable footwear.
Chocolate
You Need This Chocolate Cactus Heart Sculpture for Valentine’s Day
For Bishop Arts chocolatier CocoAndré, the succulent is a symbol of love.
First Bite
At Te Deseo, Prepare for a Jungle
It aims to seduce, but sometimes the plot gets lost in the party.
Food & Drink
Downtown Dallas’ Newest Pizzeria Serves Dough From Down Under
400 Gradi offers sit-down pizza-and-Italian by way of Australia. Its simplest dishes shine.
Breakfast
Find El Salvador’s Masa Treasure at Pupuseria Lilian
All-day breakfast and pupusas reign at this weekend destination in Garland.
Bar Review
La Viuda Negra Is a Tiny Bar With Flair
To its regulars, the El Comé Taco cousin and bridal-shop-disguised speakeasy is perfect.
Cooking
How to Become Your Own Macaron Master
Isabel Mota’s baking mix is the key to making authentic French macarons at home.
Food & Drink
Delicious Pickled Things You Can and Should Eat in Dallas
Chefs are letting their creative colors fly, from classic vinegar brines to lacto-fermentation and beyond.
Baking
Kookie Haven’s Ready-To-Bake Cake Batter Is a Game Changer
Sisters Shinita Briggs, Darla McCuen, and Kim Haynes will let you shine in your own kitchen.
Highways
Tiny Fate, Texas, Wants to Solve All Our Infrastructure Woes
The tiny suburb is trying to show its larger neighbors that highways aren’t the answer. Will it work?
Advertising
The True Story of Mint Dentistry’s Bizarre Sexy Teeth Ads
Dr. Field Harrison’s billboards read: “I make sexy teeth.” What was he thinking?
Christmas
You, Too, Can Get an Early Start on Christmas
It’s never too early to think about the family photo.
