D Magazine October 2020
Features
Dallas History
The First Black Dentist in Texas
Dr. M.C. Cooper was born a slave in Dallas. Now, 91 years after his death, the state is set to recognize his achievements.
Politics & Government
Donald Trump’s Worst Nightmare
Rebecca Acuña is a Mexican immigrant running Biden’s Texas campaign. She has the audacity to think she can turn the state blue.
Architecture & Design
The State’s Largest Historic Renovation in Downtown Dallas Lights Up
The former First National Bank tower has been rebranded The National and is almost here.
Cooking
How to Make a Cookbook During a Pandemic (And How to Order It Now)
First, clean your kitchen. Second, get your hair done. Third, click this button.
Cocktails
This New North Oak Cliff Cafe and Bar Is the Best of Both Worlds
On West Jefferson Boulevard, Xamán Cafe and Ayahuasca Cantina highlight Mexican culture through single-origin coffee and sotol.
Food & Wine
The Texas Hill Country Is the Most Exciting Place for New Wines
I took a road trip to Texas Hill Country at the height of harvest to track down an elusive young winemaker. What I discovered was a wild new scene.
Gardening
Where To Go Outside This Fall
You’ve been cooped for far too long. Mars Hill Farm and McKinney’s crape myrtles are waiting.
Music
The Dallas Musicians That Didn’t Let a Pandemic Stop Them
Livestreams have come a long way in the past seven months. These local artists are a big reason why.
Publications
Dallas Performers Ask: How Must the Show Go On?
Theater companies should be busy in October. And they are. It’ll take hustle to survive.
Food & Wine
The 15 Texas Hill Country Wineries You Must Visit Now
There has never been a better time to visit the Texas Hill Country. From Old World vintners to natural wine revolutionaries, these are the wineries to be excited about.
