Celebrating 21 Years of AllGood Cafe!
If you’ve been to Deep Ellum over the past 20 years, there is a strong chance that you have dined at AllGood Cafe! And there is also a pretty good chance that you’ve been several times to enjoy their beloved breakfast menu, chicken-fried steak, or a night of live music. This month, AllGood Cafe is […]
Elm Street Tattoo Friday the 13th Tattoo Marathon
Friday the 13th has always been a busy day in Deep Ellum because of the legendary Elm Street Tattoo marathon! The first Friday the 13th tattoo marathon was hosted by Elm Street Tattoo was in 1996. The 24-hour event has been held every Friday the 13th since. It has grown from a wild free-for-all to […]
Business of the Week: Tom Thumb
Those who have been patrons or residents of Deep Ellum for any point in time can remember when Deep Ellum didn’t have a grocery store. It’s easy to remember, because the first one didn’t open until Fall 2020! Our Business of the Week, Tom Thumb, made many Deep Ellum dwellers happy when they opened their […]
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 […]