D Magazine March 2020
Features
culture
Dallas Is Still Dreaming of Selena
Twenty-five years after her murder, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez is more popular than ever. The Tejano icon is remembered here, in murals and annual celebrations of her life.
Movies
Rob Allyn’s Crazy Dream To Make a Movie in Borneo
The former political kingmaker is trying to tell a story that’s been a curse to Hollywood producers. Why will he succeed? He might just be making a movie about himself.
Nursing
Meet the First Line of Defense for Sexual Assault Survivors South of the Trinity
Janaki Subramanian oversees the only sexual assault nurse examiner program in Oak Cliff and southern Dallas. And she goes above and beyond for her patients.
Food & Drink
Stephan Pyles’ Life of Leisure
The surprise kitchen retiree discusses his pending memoir, which of his 25 restaurants he’s most proud of, and Dallas’ standing as restaurant city of the year.
Local News
The Best Named City Program in Dallas
It’s called New Throne for Your Home, and it sets an American standard.
Local News
A New Report Shows the Destructive Effects of Traffic Tickets on the Poor
Four ZIP codes in Dallas are among the worst-off in the state.
Fashion
Erykah Badu’s Online Store Launches Today
Badu World Market has little to do with fashion but everything to do with a life of style.
Menswear
A Dallas-Based Company Upgrades the Collared Dad Tee
Rowan Kace makes a dang comfortable shirt.
Food & Drink
It’s Spring and the Persian New Year Is Here
Celebrate with saffron-laced rice, eggplant dips, and cardamom tea. We have the perfect spot to pick it all up.
Food & Drink
Del Sur Tacos Wrestles With Greatness
Everything at the Oak Cliff restaurant is better than it has to be, simple and hard-to-find food elevated to high art.
Burgers
Ellie’s May Have the Best Burger in Town
The menu at the Hall Arts Hotel restaurant from Oprah’s former personal chef has a shining star.
Deep Ellum
Meet the Army Vets Making an Impact Through Tea
Rakkasan Tea Company mixes post-conflict leaves with social justice.
Bars
Bar Charles Balances Class and Comfort
The new champagne-and-caviar bar is much more casual than you might expect.
Entertainment
The Three Most Offensive People in Richardson
ExplosmEntertainment makes the cartoon Cyanide and Happiness. Please don’t watch them. And don’t play their new party card game.
Essays
The Trouble With Being a Nursing Mom in Dallas
This city doesn’t make it easy on breastfeeding moms who want to work (or fly or watch a football game).
Bicycles
Four Types of Dallas Cyclists
A cross section of Dallas’ cycling community talks about what happens when the rubber meets the road.
Nature & Environment
A Field Guide to Dallas
Dallas artist Cynthia Mulcahy sketched the fauna she found in the Trinity Forest. Here’s what it all looks like.
Nursing
The Winners of D Magazine’s Excellence in Nursing Awards 2020
We asked nominators to tell us how these nurses impacted their lives, community, and profession.
