D Magazine > 2006 > December

Lost: How a dead man saved two Dallas hikers

By D Magazine | 14 years ago They rode a tram to the top of a mountain to have drinks. Instead, they wound up lost in the California wilderness for four days. For the first time, a Dallas couple shares the harrowing story of how a dead man saved their lives.

Digital Crack

By D Magazine | 14 years ago Local company MumboJumbo created a seemingly innocent video game set in ancient Egypt. Little did they know they’d hook soccer moms.

Staying Alive

By Glenn Arbery | 14 years ago Dallas playwright Angela Wilson had a blind date she never got over. So she wrote about him—twice.

Tea Time

By D Magazine | 14 years ago

The Best Financial Planners in Dallas

By Dawn McMullan | 14 years ago

Most people wait too long to plan for their financial future. Don’t make that mistake. No matter how much money you have, you need a professional in charge of it. PLUS: our exclusive list of the top 69 financial planners in town

Pulse

By D Magazine | 14 years ago KERA’s Krys Boyd is not Glenn Mitchell (and that’s fine); a MySpace prank goes Hollywood; and a local web site encourages alcoholism. PLUS: how to look cute while killing Bambi.

Nautical by Nature

By D Magazine | 14 years ago Resort season is here, so hit the beach in style (and we don’t mean bathing suits). PLUS: fancy frills for your resort wear and great gifts for your favorite girl (hint: they sparkle).

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

By D Magazine | 14 years ago Just 45 minutes from Dubai’s crane-infested city center is a conservation resort where you can enjoy the desert in style.

Did the City Lie About the Trinity?

By D Magazine | 14 years ago Extra costs were buried in the bond program. And there are more costs ahead. But are they being hidden?

It’s Her Show Now

By Rod Davis | 14 years ago Fifty years ago, the Dallas Opera made its debut, with Maria Callas as its star. No one thought they’d make it five decades. But general manager Karen Stone has big plans for the next half-century.

How the Grinch Shops for Christmas

By D Magazine | 14 years ago Despite an apparent disdain for the holidays, our not-so-sensible shopper hit the streets in search of that perfect present for everyone on her list. After manhandling the goods in nearly 40 shops, she found them.

Ballroom Dancing! Indictments!

By D Magazine | 14 years ago A shocking twist in the FBI investigation into City Hall.

Infused Holiday Spirit

By D Magazine | 14 years ago

Tea Time at Nasher Sculpture Center Cafe

By Jennifer Chininis | 14 years ago Wolfgang Puck Catering brings holiday tea to the Nasher.

Review: Vitto Italian

By Jennifer Chininis | 14 years ago Our heavy-on-the-garlic meal at Vitto Italian was more than satisfying. (We just refrained from kissing for a while.)

Review: Village Burger Bar

By Jennifer Chininis | 14 years ago Despite the name, panini and salads are on the menu, too, but burgers are what come out of the kitchen most.

Review: Tom Yum Thai

By Teresa Gubbins | 14 years ago Food exhibits a degree of uncommon authenticity and sure-handed application of heat at Tom Yum Thai.

Review: St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin

By Jennifer Chininis | 14 years ago The name suggests something different than what it is: a bar with a full menu of familiar items, from fried calamari to New York strip.

Review: Red’s Patio Grill

By Teresa Gubbins | 14 years ago This Plano restaurant has to be one of the first places where your table location matters more than what you order.

Review: Craft Dallas

By Nancy Nichols | 14 years ago Superstar chef-owner Tom Colicchio opens Craft Dallas, his temple of pure upscale American food. But will the dining public pay dearly for it?

Review: Bijoux

By Teresa Gubbins | 14 years ago Chef-owner Scott Gottlich, formerly of Lola, aims high at Bijoux. And he almost hits his mark.

Oink for Good Luck at Germandeli.com

By Nancy Nichols | 14 years ago Marzipan pigs are just some of the goodies at this Southlake shop that sells all things German.

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