D Magazine February 2024
Cover Story
Bar Crawl
Does Dallas still drink? You better believe it does—at dives, pubs, taverns, saloons, cocktail dens, wine bars, and everywhere in between. Join us on the ultimate barhopping adventure through Dallas nightlife (that includes some familiar faces in new places).
Business
His Voice Powered AT&T Stadium. Now His Hands Build Movie Sets.
Jody Dean worked as a radio and television broadcaster in North Texas for 50 years. These days he’s acting and building sets for, among others, Taylor Sheridan, creator of Yellowstone.
Publications
Ballet North Texas Stages Sensory-Friendly Performances
Here’s how Ballet North Texas adapts its shows to welcome everyone.
Publications
The Dallas Man Who Loves Dogs More Than You Do, With a Collection To Prove It
Ron Gard’s lifelong passion for canines is on full display in the new coffee table book, Whose Dog Are You?
Holidays
Show Your Love in Every (Love) Language This Valentine’s Day
Feeling uninspired this Valentine’s Day? This roundup of the best local gifts and experiences should do the trick.
Publications
Via Triozzi’s Italian Fare Proves Simple Is Best
By staying rustic to the core, Via Triozzi gives Dallas a fresh take on Italian cooking.
Publications
Dallas Restaurants Are Tracking You
Does a lack of anonymity affect the trustworthiness of our reviews? Little do you know, you are also receiving personalized treatment from servers who keep notes on your preferences.
Restaurants & Bars
How The Grapevine Moved Its Dive Bar Attitude to the Medical District
The beloved Grapevine pulled off a nearly impossible task: moving to a new location while bringing three decades of history with it.
Publications
A Weekend on the Town With DJ Sober
For two decades, Dallas nightlife has been fueled by DJ Sober, a man who famously does not drink. We followed him to four gigs over two wild nights to see how he does it.
Publications
The Long History of D Magazine’s Liquid Journalism
A look back at the magazine’s heroic efforts to keep you quenched.
