Business of the Week: Electric Shuffle
“Nightclubs? They’d Rather Play Shuffleboard and Jenga.” When reading this recent headline from The New York Times, we’re once again grateful that out of everywhere in the country UK-based Electric Shuffle chose to open, they did so in the heart of Deep Ellum. The large brick building that was once a warehouse still stands tall […]
Call for Artists: Celebrate “All Comers” on Deep Ellum’s Streetlight Pole Banners
More than 200 streetlights in Deep Ellum carry the work of local artists on banners that celebrate the neighborhood by reflecting the history, community and creative spirit of the area. New streetlight pole banners are featured two to three times per year. The current banners were designed by several local artists from Deep Ellum’s four […]
Women Take the Lead at Nonprofits Dedicated to Deep Ellum
For the first time, all of the nonprofits dedicated to Deep Ellum’s history, community and future are now helmed by women. There’s a lot of good happening in the Deep Ellum neighborhood of Dallas from the work of residents to generous businesses. Much of the good work comes from nonprofits, many of which are led […]
Business of the Week: Insomnia Cookies
Some days, you just want to indulge, calories be damned. And what better way to do that than a hot, ooey-gooey chocolate chip cookie? Insomnia Cookies delivers that, quite literally, and even late at night. Take a step inside the shop — on Pryor Street in between Chick’nCone and Trinity Cider — and that smell […]
Business of the Week: Le Bon Temps
There are plenty of good smells on the streets of Deep Ellum, from the bacon at AllGood Cafe to the onion rings at Angry Dog. Depending on your taste, the smell of hops from Deep Ellum Brewing Co. can make you ready for a beer, even though that smell happens early in the morning. And […]
Business of the Week: Flea Style
Flea Style has re-opened today after being closed for a while to do some exciting new updates. For one, the headquarters of its five stores are now right in the heart of Deep Ellum, where it first opened. Second, now when you walk in and take in the beauty of the handpicked jewelry and clothes, […]
Business of the Week: Elm & Good
On the corner of Elm Street and North Good Latimer Expressway is a flurry of development, making adaptive reuse of historic buildings. The famous African-American architect William Sidney Pittman built what would be the Knights of Pythias Temple here — and now, the hotel in the space carries his name. At the bottom of the […]
Business of the Week: Ruins
A good restaurant usually has a some key components, including convenient location, the right price point for the product, good service and food customers find themselves craving. If you’ve sat at the bar of Ruins, you know this arrangement. Especially if in front of you is a plate with a tinga taco. While other tacos […]
Business of the Week: Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company
At Walton and Taylor streets in Deep Ellum, you can now see the framework of a new building, just two stories tall, close to where Taylor hits Hall Street. It may seem like just another building, but the plan is for this spot to produce generic drugs at more affordable, discounted prices. The Mark Cuban […]
How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Deep Ellum
Whether you’re looking for a meal to take home, a place to have a special date or an opportunity to show your love to friends, there’s plenty going on in Deep Ellum. Here are a few ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the neighborhood this year: Dallas Mimosa Walk: St. Valentine’s Day Weekend Every year […]