D Magazine October 2023
News
Pickleball Is All About Connections
And the connection that matters the most: Tom Dundon, the Dallas billionaire that more or less acquired the sport of pickleball.
Person of Interest
Meet (One of) the Voices Behind Hawkeye in the Morning
Michelle Rodriguez has been on the air for 19 years. So, we asked her about the future of radio, her experience on Hawkeye in the Morning, and what it’s like to meet a country music artist.
Day Trips from Dallas
How to Spend a Day in Arlington
You may have come to Arlington for a game, but you will definitely stay for the cereal. Plus, you can widen your horizons and learn the history of bowling or add a few antique pieces to your collection.
Dallas History
The Stoneleigh Is Turning 100, Just With a Different Name
Dallas’ second-oldest hotel still likes to party. And its upcoming celebration will be the party of the century.
Arts
The Latest Local Novels You Should Add to Your To-Read List
Clear off a shelf. This fall brings a load of books with Dallas ties.
Parks
Dallas’ Newest Mountain Bike Trail Is Open Near the White Rock Lake Spillway
Dallas just got a new mountain bike park all thanks to the Loop, DORBA, and the Dallas Parks and Recreation Department. Let’s keep it to ourselves.
Arts
One of the Best Antiques Stores in Dallas Is Inside a Hospital
Medical City Dallas has a bank, a dry cleaner, a barber, restaurants—and, now, thanks to Dr. Joel Holiner, a trove of international treasures.
Publications
This Dallas Boys Brand Designs Clothes With Teen Growth Spurts In Mind
The challenge was simple: build a better suit so the boys on the bus will keep their pants on.
Style
How a Dallas Tattoo Artist Uses Her Talent to Change Lives
Ink Master Deanna James’ tattoos make her clients weep. With joy.
Restaurants & Bars
Community Beer Co. Is Selling Spirits
From vodka to whiskey, cocktails are new on the menu at this popular Dallas brewery.
Restaurant Reviews
Bobbie’s Airway Grill is Serving a Fresh Take on Dallas History
Bobbie’s Airway Grill evokes Mad Men-era cool and Dallas’ past with an elevated take on a classic.
Restaurants & Bars
This Restaurant Sells More Liquor Than Any Other in Dallas
After a brush with viral infamy, Kitchen + Kocktails has quietly become one of the most successful concepts in town.
Restaurants & Bars
Mister Charles Invites You to Go Big
Dallas doesn’t need any more ultra luxurious new restaurants—unless they’re as fun as Mister Charles.
News
Fishing for Alligator Gar, the River Monsters of Dallas
Flowing between the two most populous urban areas in Texas, the Trinity River is home to one of the largest freshwater fish in the country.
Publications
How a North Texas Family’s State Fair Pho Dish Accidentally Caused a Deep Fried Mess
Michelle Le will serve her innovative dish at the State Fair this year. But its creation—and the troll-storm it sparked—nearly killed her.
Health & Wellness
Dr. Kenneth Cooper Is the Father of Aerobics, and You Might Hate Him for It
“I hate you” is the best thanks Dr. Kenneth Cooper ever hopes to receive. Next month, a new documentary traces his history.
Healthcare
How to Live Forever: 12 Dallas Doctors on How to Live a Long, Healthy Life
From your heart to your face to your most intimate of lady areas, we asked doctors and experts how best to keep the operation shipshape.
Arts
The Tin District is Dallas’ Next Art Destination
Studios and galleries have replaced factories in the scrappy Tin District. But don’t call it gentrification.
Publications
A Dinking Man’s Game: How Dallas Became the Center of the Pickleball Universe
Tom Dundon mastered pickleball in his Preston Hollow backyard. Then the billionaire bought the sport and made Dallas its HQ. Next month, he will bring the largest pickleball tournament in the world to Farmers Branch.
Publications
The Women of American Land Art
For decades, land art has been the province of three men. Curator Leigh Arnold and the Nasher are aiming to expand the canon with a groundbreaking new exhibition.
Restaurants & Bars
Try Brisket and Foie Gras Ravioli With Cherries on Top at The Saint
This elevated addition is helping to make a splash on The Saint’s new Gaston Ave. location.
News
Court Report: Where to Play Pickleball in North Texas
Looking for a place to dink, drink, and drill? We’ve got you covered.
News
Searching for the Hottest Pickleball Courts in Town? Try Cole Park.
We spent a morning at the most popular pickleball courts in Uptown to find out why people play.
