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Last month, we published “Once Upon a Time in Dallas,” an oral history of our city’s last 50 years as seen through the eyes of some of its most influential people in subjects such as art, politics, and activism. Two of those leaders are restaurateurs Dean Fearing and Greg Katz. Fearing arrived in Dallas in 1979 and led a series of iconic kitchens: Agnew’s, The Mansion, and, since 2007, his eponymous Fearing's Restaurant. Katz started out peeling potatoes and shrimp for Fearing at The Mansion, and now operates Beverley’s, Clifton Club, and Green Point Seafood and Oyster Bar. When these two old friends sat down at our photoshoot, the stories kept coming. They ranged from the time Fearing gave Katz his first job in the business to why folks in the suburbs don’t need to drive downtown to eat anymore. The 500-word excerpt in our feature is just a slice of the full interview, which you can read below, edited for clarity.

Hance Taplin, who has worked with such brands as lululemon and Nike, launched?By Way of Dallas?in 2012 as part of a personal effort to rebrand the city. Through his streetwear line and creative collaborations with the likes of Erykah Badu and the Dallas Mavericks’ Dwight Powell, he has offered fresh takes on his adopted hometown. So when?Scottish Rite for Children?reached out about a possible partnership, there was a particular reason why his interest was piqued. “One of the things that struck a chord for me was the fact they made all their prosthetics in-house,” he says. “It’s rare for a product to be made here in Dallas from scratch. It got my wheels spinning.” Scottish Rite was founded more than 100 years ago as a facility to treat pediatric polio, and it expanded to become a renowned orthopedic care hospital. Even today, the hospital offers programs that can greatly offset or completely cover many prosthetic costs that are often not covered by insurance, such as secondary prostheses (such as sports legs) or activity-specific upper limb prostheses. Because pediatric prostheses are subjected to more wear and tear, and growth spurts mean they’re worn for shorter periods of time, most of the costly tech advancements have been limited to the adult prosthesis world. A 16- or 17-year-old patient greatly extends the life of the limb, making it easier to justify the investment in a higher-tech device. But Scottish Rite has increasingly incorporated 3D printing and microprocessors in kids’ prosthetics that can both be programmed by and communicate with smartphones. What they wanted Taplin’s help with was to add some fun. After touring Scottish Rite’s prosthetics facility, Taplin was inspired to consider what a community collaboration would look like. He pitched what was then The Richards Group (now?LERMA/) about ways to approach local influencers and advocates. His selling point was simple: “Let’s ask them to create art for a purpose, and that purpose is for prosthetics.” Taplin started with his personal network. He knew marketing guru Jordan Rogers from his time at Nike. Rogers had a connection to the Dallas Cowboys social media manager, who allowed them to lock in Dak Prescott. Prescott may not be known for his artistic skills, but Taplin tapped him, and others, for a different reason. “Beauty and art are all subjective,” he says. “I didn’t want to pick the best artists in the community. It wasn’t about that. Their skill sets are somewhere else, but it was about their effort.” Taplin hopes to continue and expand the work BWOD is doing with the hospital and its patients. “It is the most meaningful thing that I have ever seen,” he says. “If I could quit everything and focus on this collaboration, I would do it in a heartbeat.” Read the full story from Will Maddox here: https://lnkd.in/g4YPHknw

Last month, we turned the Dallas skyline red to celebrate D Magazine’s 50th anniversary. For half a century, we have traced the growth and evolution of Dallas inside the pages of the magazine, capturing triumphs and tribulations, with the hope that by shining a light on our city’s true colors, we make the future brighter. Here’s to the next 50 years of D Magazine! (??:?Jackson Robertson)

Our September issue celebrated our 50th birthday, yes, but, more than that, it explored the moments that have shaped Dallas over that time and the people at the center of these stories. Last month, we turned the skyline red as a tribute to us and to everyone who loves and shapes this city. (??:?Joseph Haubert)

Final Week to Nominate an Outstanding Nurse! ? There are jobs, and then there are callings. Those called to be caregivers make our lives and the lives of our loved ones better by doing their jobs, day in and day out.?As an industry professional, we invite you to help honor and tell the stories of the outstanding nurses you see healing North Texas with skill and spirit.? ? Please consider nominating a nurse that?you?have personally worked with who has shown exceptional care to his or her patients for this year’s Excellence in Nursing Awards. Honorees will be featured in the March 2025 issue of?D Magazine. ? Nominations close next?Monday, October 7.

As we look back on 50 years of D, we honor its ambitious young co-founders, Wick Allison and Jim Atkinson, and their vision to help shape the future of Dallas. The goal: tell stories about the city and its people through quality, local journalism and style. Reflect the city back to itself. Help Dallas realize its potential. Over the past 50 years, D has used striking photography, ambitious storytelling, and diligent reporting to capture Dallas' identity. While much has changed in Dallas, our commitment to our readers and quality experiences has never wavered. Here's to the next 50! (??: Red Productions)

The October Best Doctors issue of D Magazine is here! Meet Dr. Keith Meister, the Rangers’ doctor behind the state-of-the art surgical technique used to fix pitchers’ elbows—though he would rather not perform the operation at all. After a career of working with athletes, Dr. Meister is on a mission to fix baseball. Next, flip the page to read about the Brian De Palma cult classic "Phantom of the Paradise" and its 50th anniversary return to the Majestic Theatre where it was filmed. The rock-and-roll black comedy horror riff on "The Phantom of the Opera" will be showing next month. Finally, read the story of Minh Nguyen, an optometrist and Pokémon master who has tracked down nearly 200 former Plano Senior High classmates. His efforts to reconnect go beyond curiosity—they may have saved his life. Pick up a copy at a grocery store near you or subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/gY9B3AT7

There are jobs, and then there are callings. Those called to be caregivers make our lives and the lives of our loved ones better by doing their jobs, day in and day out. We invite you to help honor and tell the stories of the outstanding nurses you see healing North Texas with skill and spirit. ? Please consider nominating a nurse that has shown exceptional care to you or a loved one to be considered for this year’s Excellence in Nursing Awards. Honorees will be featured in the March 2025 issue of?D Magazine. ? Nominations are open until?Monday, October 7.

On August 15, more than 900 guests joined to celebrate?D Magazine‘s 50th anniversary at the iconic Longhorn Ballroom and honor the very best that Dallas has to offer at Best of Big D. Throughout the evening, our award-winning restaurants and bars served delicious food and cocktails: Cattleack Barbeque, Cookie Society, Jonathon’s Forestwood, Koryo, Lubellas Patisserie, Niwa Japanese BBQ, Panaderia La Mejor, Resident Taqueria, Ruins, Rye, Scardello Cheese, Surf Camp, Taco y Vino, Too Thai Street Eats, Urban Tadka, and Wu Wei Din.? Guests were treated to an array of photo ops, including the MOTUS Glambot, a classic booth sponsored by St. John's Episcopal School, and an interactive 50th anniversary themed photo display that was gradually filled with guest photos throughout the evening. Entertainment for the evening included Emerald City Band and the Longhorn Ballroom Players.? Thank you to our sponsors that made it all possible: Banfi Wines, Carter Financial Management, Basil Hayden, Hendrick’s Gin, Milagro Tequila, and Reyka Vodka. View the full gallery here: https://lnkd.in/gFPVzCB4

Our September issue is LIVE—celebrating 50 years of D Magazine and covering the evolution of our city and those that have played a part. We cover iconic duos in the arts, music, food, and philanthropy, D Magazine’s original puzzlemaker, 50 of the most memorable moments in Dallas history, the birth of D Magazine, and so much more as our love letter to our city. Read our 50th anniversary issue at the link below.