Day in Deep Ellum: Alfredo Pina

Alfredo Pina is a talented painter and muralist who resides in Deep Ellum and whose work can be found across the neighborhood! You might recognize his murals by the back entrance to High and Tight and most recently in Deep Ellum’s Blues Alley. As Alfredo spends plenty of time in the neighborhood, he has had […]
Community Spotlight: Foundation 45

Amongst the lively and vibrant backdrop of Deep Ellum’s bars, restaurants, and music venues, Foundation 45 is seeking to build a community for those who are in need of a listening ear and a caring heart. Foundation 45 is a non-profit sparked by tragedy, created in memory of Frankie and Adam of Spector 45. After […]
Business of the Week: Terry Black’s BBQ

If you’ve been in Texas for any extended period of time, odds are, you have strong feelings about Texas Barbecue! A regional staple, and a passion for many, great barbecue abounds in Dallas and our Business of the Week is certainly worthy of that designation. Terry Black’s BBQ may be a relative newcomer to Dallas, […]
New Business Spotlight: CheapSteaks

Are you tired of going somewhere overpriced, too formal, and stuffy to get a good steak? One of Deep Ellum’s newest businesses is here to change the idea of what a steakhouse can be! CheapSteaks made its debut in Deep Ellum this August and has already made a mark on Elm Street with delicious eats, […]
Business of the Week: Deep Ellum Advanced Dentistry

Deep Ellum’s popularity as an entertainment district is what put it on the map, but as the district grows, it is increasingly serving as a home for residents. As the residential population increases, so do the amenities for people who live and work in Deep Ellum, including businesses like Deep Ellum Advanced Dentistry, our business […]
Deep Ellum Open Studios – September 18, 2021

Deep Ellum has been a haven for artists and those with a creative spirit since its earliest days. To celebrate those creative spirits, Deep Ellum Open Studios was created to honor the artistic core and legacy of the Deep Ellum neighborhood. On Saturday, Sept. 18, from 11:00am-5:00pm, locals and visitors can attend the event which […]
Business of the Week: Backyard

Welcome to Deep Ellum’s all-day gathering spot, the Backyard! Our Business of the Week is all about creating a fun atmosphere where you and your friends (and your dog) can pass the day away with games, food, cocktails, and all-around good times. Opened in 2018, the Backyard is one of the largest spots in the […]
Business of the Week: Dallas Stage Scenery

Deep Ellum is primarily known for bars, restaurants, and live music, but nestled between the district’s lively venues, creators are undertaking specialized projects every day! One excellent example of Deep Ellum’s lesser known creative forces, Dallas Stage Scenery, works behind the scenes of artistic ventures across the city. If you have been to the theater […]
Deep Ellum People: Rosie & Ian Caruth of Dallas Comedy Club

In the heart of a city with a burgeoning comedy scene, Rosie & Ian Caruth are committing to giving that community a home through their new Deep Ellum business, Dallas Comedy Club! Before the grand opening on September 1st, we were thrilled to get to hear more about their story, their hopes for Dallas Comedy […]
Business of the Week: The Pittman Hotel

One of Deep Ellum’s most historic and culturally significant buildings used to be a vacant eyesore, but now houses the first hotel in the district! The Kimpton Pittman Hotel offers the ideal resting place within Beaux-arts architectural digs. Built in 1916, the Knights of Pythias Temple was the first building in Dallas designed by a […]