D Magazine May 2023
Cover Story
Why We Love the Dallas Suburbs
Looking to plan the perfect day trip? Or are you looking to start a brand-new life? Here’s a list of 11 suburbs in Dallas’ surrounding areas that are worth a visit.
Zac Crain, Mike Piellucci, Brian Reinhart, Tim Rogers, and Kathy Wise
Features

Urbanism
Why Dallas Should Not Fear Its Past
This essay, from 1982, explores Dallas’ unemotional march into the future. Even then, it was apparent the city had little interest in preserving the buildings of its past.
By Bill Porterfield

Law
Two Dallas Lawyers, One Mission
Lawyers Sean Pevsner and Mark Whitburn met as kids and formed a lifelong bond fighting for people with disabilities. Their work proves that the best ability is availability.
By Will Maddox

Humor
The Grass Isn’t Greener Outside of Garland
Garland has been mercilessly snubbed in one too many Hollywood films–notably more than any other Dallas suburb. But there are reasons you’d like to explore our neighbor.
By Tim Rogers

Person of Interest
A World Golf Hall of Famer Considers the PGA’s New Frisco Course
Lanny Wadkins has 10 years of commentary for the Golf Channel’s PGA Tour Championships coverage, a spot in the World Golf Hall of Fame, and designed the best golf course in Texas. Here’s what he has to say about the course that will soon host a major championship.
By Tim Rogers

Publications
How to Spend a Day in Ennis
Texas’ official bluebonnet city is also known for its Czech heritage. Head down south to Ennis for plenty of kolaches, the National Polka Festival, and a drive-in movie.

Arts & Entertainment
Oak Cliff Artists Open Their Studios to the SpeedBump Tour
For the past 23 years, Oak Cliff’s SpeedBump tour invites you to stop and meet the artists in their home habitats. Not only can locals see the latest works from artists around town, but the tours are building a community.
By Reagan Mathews

Style
He’s Designed for Madonna and Beyoncé, and Now His Shoes Are in Deep Ellum
John Fluevog Shoes is a Canadian luxury shoe brand worn by icons like Madonna and Beyoncé. Now, you can shop Fluevog’s coveted designs in a new Deep Ellum storefront.

Style
Krigler in the Ritz Carlton Dallas is Selling a $60,000 Perfume
At Krigler, you can design your own scent–for the not so modest cost of a Tesla Model Y. Here’s a look at what you can get for raking out your dough.

Food & Drink
Explore the Fruterias of Dallas
We hate to break it to you, but ice-cream shops are so 2022. This is the summer of the fruteria, serving up paletas, ice cream sundaes, antojitos (savory bites), and more.

Food & Drink
Quarter Acre is Dallas’ Newest Neighborhood Bistro with a New Zealand Twist
The New Zealander chef, Toby Archibald, has left Georgie to open his own “bistro with a twist” on Lower Greenville. It’s a terrific addition to a bustling food neighborhood.

Food & Drink
The Ultimate Battle of the Downtown Dallas Prime Ribs
Downtown Dallas is now home to two very different prime rib experiences. We ate our way through the upscale Brass Ram and the dive bar Ye Olde Scarlet Pumpernickel Tavern to help you decide where to spend your money.

Food & Drink
Evan’s Meat Market is Selling Prime Cuts With Cajun Flair
A butcher shop with Cajun cred arrived in the Park Cities this past January. Now, the new shop is stocking all of the meat and po boys while supporting a tight-knit community.

Internet
The 75226 Copper Bandits Keep Killing My Internet and Outsmarting AT&T
Copper thieves have repeatedly stolen the lines in neighborhoods near Fair Park. In response (or a lack thereof), AT&T has not heroically swooped in to save the day.
By Richard Patterson