D Magazine December 2022

Personalities
After the Success of Dumplin’, Arlington Author Makes Christmas Raunchy
Julie Murphy’s Dumplin’ was a New York Times bestseller and a movie starring Jennifer Anniston scored by Dolly Parton. Now, Murphy and her co-author take on Christmas. Bonus: a podcast!
By Tim Rogers

Arts & Entertainment
How the Trains at NorthPark Get On the Rails
NorthPark’s annual exhibit of miniature trains is almost as big of a draw as Santa. Here’s how they do it.

Arts & Entertainment
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra Makes The Meyerson a Place for Cheer
Thanks to the Dallas Symphony, the Meyerson is the place for holiday cheer in December.
By Zara Amaechi

Food & Drink
Go Inside the Branca Room, Dallas’ First Vermouth Bar
The flavored, fortified wine takes center stage at this new Argentinian speak-easy in the Bishop Arts District.

Beauty
The McKnight Twins Take YouTube Influencing to the Next Level
The secret to Brooklyn and Bailey’s YouTube success? Everything—from braces removal to your wedding night—is content.

Style
The Designer That Made Toile Walls Local
Designer Katie Kime believes more is more, especially when it comes to your living space. Now you can adorn your walls with the landmarks that hit close to home.
By Ginni Beam

Fall
Hunting for Answers In East Texas
Reflecting on the things I’ve learned while stalking birds with my father.
By Cameron Maynard

Food & Drink
The Best New Restaurants in Dallas 2022
Almost all the best new culinary developments were at the level of the cozy round-the-way joint, the kind of welcoming place where locals gather for a good, casual meal. So we’re calling 2022 the Year of the Neighborhood Restaurant.

Dallas History
Psychotherapy Dates with Inmates at Old Parkland
Old Parkland today comprises some of the poshest office space in the country. But in the early ’80s, it was a halfway house where counselor James Dolan learned the limits of his formal training.
By James Dolan

Music
An Out of This World Old 97’s Show
As the band celebrates its 30th year, the boys got to play their biggest show ever: a set in a Guardians of the Galaxy special.
By Ken Bethea

Partner Content
Aging Well
The reinvention of retirement is here. From cocktail hours and lavish group getaways to high-tech communities and continuing education courses, there is so much to look forward to.
By D Partner Studio

Partner Content
Fighting Cancer
Dallas has the innovative treatments, improved access to care, and breakthrough research that cancer patients need to win their battle.
By D Partner Studio