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DIVE INTO OUR DIGITAL WORLD PAPERCITYMAG.COM A SENIOR MOMENT W ho says assisted living cannot be luxurious? A new tower in Dallas is trying to change the conversation around senior communities, and it's enlisting a top chef to do it. Ventana by Buckner is bringing in Stephan Pyles, the godfather of Southwestern cuisine, to oversee its restaurants, including a 44-seat steakhouse. Perish any thoughts of bland, safe food. Pyles plans to be bold. He knows that's what diners want, no matter their age. "I've never seen an assisted living place like this," Pyles says. "And I know a number of folks moving in." Read more at papercitymag.com/ stephan-pyles-ventana. SUPER SUDS STYLE SOLDIER Dallas' beer scene is underrated — and much more ambitious than many realize. This isn't a playground for frat boys. More and more breweries are popping up that are focused on creating something more adult. From Deep Ellum Brewing Company's seasonal brews to Peticolas Brewing Company's Mexican craft beer, there are options galore. Many of the best new breweries call the Dallas Design District home, drawn by the creative vibe. If you're going to have a cold one, make it some- thing worthwhile and unique to Dallas. Read more at papercitymag.com/ dallas-best-breweries. The best barbecue in North Texas just may be found in a trailer in a parking lot. Fort Worth's Panther City BBQ is drawing major barbecue attention even before it moves into its new permanent restaurant home. Named in homage to Fort Worth's Panther City nickname, this spot is quickly becoming known for its pork-belly poppers ($5 for three) and stuffed jalapeños. Pitmasters Chris Magallanes and Ernest Morales are creative, dedicated to Fort Worth, and they were determined to build their new restaurant in the parking lot where it all began, on East Hattie Street. Read more at papercitymag.com/texas-barbecue. Monica Wilcox grew up in a military home, spending her childhood in many different countries, where she found herself fascinated by Old World architecture. After serving a fi ve-year stint in the army herself, she was drawn to the world of interior design, using her globe-trotting experiences as inspiration. Now, the up-and-coming Dallas interior designer may have caught a big break. Wilcox starred on the fi rst episode of the new Bravo series, Best Room Wins! This isn't Real Housewives. It's actually real. Judges including Martyn Lawrence Bullard, India Hicks, and Molly Sims ensure that. Read more at papercitymag.com/monica-wilcox. NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP D on't be the last to get the new PC Daily. Our redesigned, expanded editorial newsletter puts the entire city right in your inbox. You get Dallas' top fashion, restaurant, real estate, society, and art news — and more — fi ve times a week. Sign up at papercitymag.com/ newsletter. Joey Wolffer @papercitydallas Dior at DMA @christinamgeyer Candytopia @megziots #PCSEEN WHAT OUR EDITORS ARE UP TO, DIGITALLY. 14 Deep Ellum Brewing Company Monica Wilcox Ventana by Buckner LIKE: facebook.com/papercitymagdallas FOLLOW: @papercitydallas TWEET: @papercitymag GET SOCIAL: FORT WORTH FIND Panther City BBQ