D Magazine February 2022
Cover Story
The Great Frisco Caper
How America’s fastest-growing city fueled its success with professional sports and a financing scheme so clever that the state of Texas had to make it illegal.
Features

Visual Arts
Home Is Where the Art Is
Letitia and Sedrick Huckaby make up one of the most prominent couples in the North Texas art scene. Their latest project: turning Sedrick’s grandmother’s house into a “living, breathing, moving work of art.”
By Alex Temblador

Good Reads
The Marvelous McCloskeys
He’s a former CIA analyst turned novelist. She’s a political advisor who has worked on a billionaire’s presidential bid. Are they the most interesting couple in Lakewood? They aren’t at liberty to say.

One Day In…
How to Spend a Day in Carrollton
Stop for a taste of small-town Texas (and Korea) between Dallas and Denton.
By Peter Simek

Faces of Influence
Faces of Child Custody
Helping you protect what matters most.
By D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Face of Colon & Rectal Surgery
Improve intestinal function with a combination of medical and med-spa care.
By D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Face of Cosmetic Dentistry- Crowns & Veneers
Change your smile, change your life.
By D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Faces of Dermatology
Proven medical expertise to revive your skin.
By D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Faces of Employment Law
Problem-solving expertise for C-Suite executives.
By D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Face of Equity in STEM
Equitable STEM access for PreK through 12th grade.
By D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Face of Facial Plastic Surgery
Your source for a refreshed, natural & beautiful appearance.
By D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Faces of Financial Wealth
A wealth of experience for your financial future.
By D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Faces of Hand Surgery
A team approach to excellent patient care.
By D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Face of Building Materials
A legacy built on unmatched customer service.
By D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Face of Internal Medicine
Serving patients through “Investment. Innovation. Inspiration.”
By D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Face of Orthodontics
A multigenerational legacy of premier orthodontic care in Dallas.
By D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Face of Pain Management
Live your life to the fullest, pain-free.
By D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Faces of Premier Early Childhood Education
Who children become is as important as what they know.
By D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Faces of Personal Injury Law
Fighting for car and truck wreck victims.
By D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Face of Reflux Surgery
Eliminate acid reflux with the revolutionary TIF® procedure.
By D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Faces of Residential Mortgage
Navigate a rollercoaster home market with expert lenders.
By D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Face of Steakhouses
Celebrate it all at Frisco’s favorite steakhouse.
By D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Faces of Philanthropy
Partnering with the next generation of givers and changemakers.
By D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Face of Breast Augmentation
High-tech care with a personalized approach.
By D Partner Studio

Arts & Entertainment
The 12 Things You Must Do in Dallas This February
A whole slew of concerts, a photographic history of Black progress in Dallas, and a new lowrider installation at the Dallas Museum of Art.

Faces of Influence
Face of Neurosurgery/Spine
30 years of excellence in spine care.
By D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Faces of Autism Treatment
Helping children with unique needs reach their fullest potential.
By D Partner Studio

Faces of Influence
Faces of Orthopedics
Convenient, accessible, state-of-the-art care from fellowship-trained surgeons.
By D Partner Studio

Sports
A Match Made on Mockingbird
John Isner is hoping to return Dallas to its former tennis glory with a new pro tournament hosted by SMU.

Restaurants
Dallas’ Most Baller Restaurant Bathrooms
During the pandemic, our city’s top spots doubled down on the destination bathroom, where every carefully curated inch is an extension of the aesthetic, and full immersion is the goal. Here are our maximalist favorites, old and new.
By Eve Hill-Agnus and Rosin Saez

Restaurant Review
Cry Wolf Welcomes You to the New Old East Dallas
After On the Lamb came and went too quickly in 2016, chef Ross Demers is back with an exciting concept that fits right in.

Style
Hairstylist Mattie Calloway Traces Her Roots to Natural Hair Activists
Dallas is an important city in the history of fighting for natural hair acceptance. You can see this in Calloway’s work as well as a new pop-up in Arlington.

Style
Designer Abi Ferrin’s Psychedelic Journey to Helping Indigenous Peruvians
How the former top designer went to Peru and came up with a clothing line to support Indigenous people.
By Kathy Wise

Valentine’s Day
Where to Dine on V-Day Without the Cliché
Think out of the heart-shaped box this year and plan a Valentine’s that’s heavy on the fun, light on the chocolates.
By Diana Spechler

Football
Where to Secure Super Good Grub for Super Bowl LVI
From takeout kits to barbecue spreads to grill-ready meats, here’s where to tackle your snack strategy for February 13. Plus: Super Bowl watch parties.
By Kathy Wise and Rosin Saez

Eat This Now!
Eat This Now: The Loro Burger
If you’re looking for the best introduction to the latest concept from Franklin Barbecue’s Aaron Franklin and Uchi’s Tyson Cole, just start with the burger.
By Rosin Saez

Sponsored Content
A Guide to Retirement Living in Dallas
From the communities to the residents who call them home, the face of retirement living in Dallas is changing.

Humor
A Man Forgot His Face Mask. You’ll Never Guess What Happened Next.
Sometimes, magic can happen in the most unexpected places.
By Zac Crain

Fashion
Q&A: Nicole Musselman Turned Family History Into Sneakers
The daughter of the renowned NCAA coach wants to put his record on your feet.
By Tim Rogers