A Day in Deep Ellum: Mari Pohlman
Mari Pohlman has one of the most distinctive styles in Dallas. Her artwork covers walls and canvases across the city but primarily her work can be found in Downtown, Uptown, West Dallas, Mockingbird Station, and Deep Ellum. Mari’s journey to becoming a professional artist has certainly been unique, much of her artistic roots and inspirations […]
Business of the Week: Deep Ellum Spirits
Deep Ellum has been a hub for craft breweries and cocktails for many years but it is also home to one of the best small-batch spirit distilleries in the metroplex! Deep Ellum Spirits, formerly called the Deep Ellum Distillery, is a home for wild hearts, free spirits, and good times. The team at our Business […]
Deep Ellum Parklets & Pop-Up Seating
In the wake of the pandemic, Deep Ellum businesses have brought creative and collaborative seating and public space to the streets! Utilizing local artists, creatives, and their own ingenuity, parklets, pop-ups, and public seating can now be enjoyed in new spaces throughout the neighborhood! When indoor seating was restricted and uncomfortable in small spaces, businesses […]
Business of the Week: The Mozzarello Co.
One of Deep Ellum’s longest-running businesses may be small, but they certainly are the big cheese in our eyes! The Mozzarella Co., our Business of the Week, opened in 1982 at 2944 Elm Street and they have brought their hand-crafted cheeses to the neighborhood every day since. After five years of living in Italy and […]
Behind the Brushstroke: Hatziel
Hatziel Flores was one of the many artists selected to bring Deep Ellum’s history to life during the first phase of the recently completed Blues Alley project, but his roots in the Deep Ellum art scene go incredibly deep. Born in Mexico City, Hatziel’s family moved and settled in Dallas while he was still very […]
Business of the Week: Continental Gin Building
The historic buildings of Deep Ellum function as a sort of architectural chameleon, where the shell remains the same, but the purpose it serves can change across decades. One of Deep Ellum’s oldest and most historic buildings certainly falls within that category but only needs one name, the Continental Gin Building. This Business of the […]
New Business Spotlight: The Sporting Club & Blüm
Deep Ellum has new spots popping up almost every week and one of the newest has a double dose of space and activities within two concepts. The dual-venue, The Sporting Club and Blüm, opened its doors in April bringing a large-format venue for all-day fun and excitement! The Sporting Club is a hybrid spot for […]
Business of the Week: The Power Station
A major part of Deep Ellum’s culture and history is due to the power of the creative arts. One of the homes and champions of arts and culture in the district is our #businessoftheweek, The Power Station. A non-profit initiative, The Power Station is dedicated to providing a platform for contemporary arts in Dallas. Housed […]
Deep Ellum Blues Alley
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Business of the Week: Deep Ellum Denim
A specialty boutique in Deep Ellum has created a haven for one of the hardest-to-find items in the region, Japanese Denim. Deep Ellum Denim & Vintage, the Business of the Week, has established a full denim experience in Dallas. Bennie Reed & Jeff Kauffman, the co-founders of Deep Ellum Denim, after a conversation over beers, […]