D Magazine May 2024
Cover Story
The Best Burgers
Years of absurdist Instagram trends, high-end restaurant openings, and lunchtime sticker shock have only enhanced in our eyes the beautiful simplicity of the classic burger. Our favorites have withstood the test of time, with some still costing less than $10. They are reliable, pleasurable, and there when we need them—basically a best friend on a bun.
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The Owner of Deep Vellum Translated His Way to French Knighthood
Will Evans pioneered Deep Vellum from his love of literature, and now you can find a trove of French translations in his Deep Ellum location.
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How Nearly 50 Brazilian Bull Riders Landed in Decatur
Decatur’s rodeo heritage spans the Western Hemisphere.
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The Ultimate Dallas Omakase Sushi Guide
Chef’s-choice sushi tastings are everywhere. Here’s how to choose the right one for you.
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Sanjh Brings Indian Fine Dining and Killer Cocktails to Las Colinas
The Las Colinas Indian cuisine spot may not rewrite the rules of Indian cooking, but it could still rewrite the rules of Dallas fine dining.
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Mirador Is Back in Its Penthouse Perch—and Better Than Ever
The downtown penthouse is serving lunch with a simplified, veggie packed menu.
News
How Orphaned Baby Elephants Gave Debra Stevens a Family
A herd of elephants halfway around the world gave an adopted Dallas woman the home she always wanted.
Publications
The Undeniable Tim Martin
How does a junior college washout go from sleeping in his car to running a legend’s apparel line and tutoring the NBA’s greatest prodigy in a generation? He never stopped hustling.
Government & Law
The Lawyer Who Landlords Don’t Want to See in Court
Attorney Mark Melton started helping people on Facebook during the pandemic. Before he knew it, he’d assembled the country’s only group of lawyers focused full time on stopping illegal evictions—and saving taxpayers millions.
Digital Edition
Private School Handbook 2024 Digital Edition
The path to finding the right private school for your child starts here.
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Our First Dining Critics Were Untrained and Unafraid
Not to mention, unaware of the gastric consequences.
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Welcoming DJ Sober’s New Smashburger to the Stage
Will Rhoten, aka DJ Sober, has turned Herby’s, his latest venture named for his dog, into the city’s hottest new spot.
Travel
Go Hang Out With Baby Elephants on Safari With Dallas’ Debra Stevens
I thought safaris weren’t for me. I couldn’t have been more wrong.
Publications
What Happens After Eating 50 Burgers in Two Months?
Our writer sacrificed his body to find the finest burgers in burger-crazy North Texas. Here’s what happened.
