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Deep Ellum Hotspots: Anonymous Local Recommendations

Discover the hidden gems of Deep Ellum near Dallas with Kikihub's insider scoop on top recommendations! Our platform features anonymous recommendations and trending suggestions from locals who know the scene best. Whether you're hunting for the best food spots, vibrant entertainment, or electrifying nightlife, count on genuine local insights and candid reviews. From a must-try street taco joint to an undiscovered live music venue that only the in-crowd frequents, get the lowdown on what truly shines in this eclectic neighborhood. Dive into the local reviews and become a part of Deep Ellum's dynamic culture through the eyes of those who live it. Get ready to uncover secrets that will transform your next visit!

Cheers to New Flavors at D.L. Mack's! 🍻✨
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Just Dallas Things

Welcome to the neighborhood, D.L. Mack’s🍸 This cozy Chicago-style tavern does not disappoint👏🏼 Everything was delicious, but the cracker crust honey truffle chicken pizza really did it for me. They also use Banana Hazelnut Infused Cold Brew in their Espresso Martinis and o.m.g. IT’S SO GOOD. Cheers to many more nights at Mack’s🥂✨ Ordered: Garlic Knots, Lemon Drop Martini, Bee’s Knees Cocktail, The McCarthy Salad, Honey Truffle Chicken Pizza, Cheeseburger, Espresso Martinis Want to Try Next: Mozzarella Sticks, Pesto Rotini, Harry Caray Special Pizza, Southside Cocktail

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Celebrating the Texas State Fair: Food, Fun, and Memories!
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Just Dallas Things

Is there anything more Texas than the State Fair? As a Dallas native, I’ve been going ever since I was a little girl🎡 There is something about the smell of corn dogs frying and Big Tex waving “Howdy, Folks!” that makes me feel at home💕 My first stop is always Fletcher’s to get the best corny dog on the planet. I know it’s controversial, but I’m team mustard AND ketchup💛❤️ Next I tried some 2022 food winners ~ if you’re a pickle lover, the pickle pizza is to die for! I loved every bite. If you have a sweet tooth, the fried rocky road + bluebell is 10/10 for me! I usually end with a Bacon-Wrapped Turkey Leg from Hans Mueller (IYKYK). My other all-time favorites include fried oreos, fried PB&J, Funnel Cakes, and a swig of Pepto Bismol🤪 Try some new foods, ride the Ferris Wheel, play games & win big at the Midway, and end your night with the beautiful Illumination Sensation performance🎆🎉

Cheers to SMU Homecoming Weekend at Javier's! Let's share our favorites! 🍹✨
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Just Dallas Things

It’s not SMU Homecoming Weekend without a night out at Javier’s🍸 The staff is always extremely friendly and the atmosphere is so much fun! I’ve narrowed down my favorite menu items and they include (1) The Perfect Margarita, (2) Smoked Chicken Nachos, and (3) Cafe Pierre ~ this dessert drink is 🔥 (literally!) It’s made with Rum, Kahlua, Brandy, Amaretto liqueur, Coffee, and homemade Whipped Cream. It’s delicious & the star of the show every time✨ Minimum order of 2 but you won’t regret it! Oh and if you’re looking for something to try in the cigar room, go for an Espresso Martini and a Vanilla Cigar😘 What are your Javier’s favorites?

Join Us for a Fun-Filled Weekend at Klyde Warren Park!
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Dallas fun fam

Weekend at Klyde Warren Park 💲FREE 9/28 | 12 - 2 PM | Build Your City by AD EX: Unleash your inner architect in this interactive lesson! 🏙️✏️ 🌱 9/28 | 11 AM - 8 PM | Vegandale: Join us for a vibrant veganfest filled with delicious new foods to try! 🌮✨ ☕ 9/29 | 8 AM - 12 PM | Coffee & Cardio: Swing by The Salty for 50% off coffee for fitness goers! Don’t forget, we offer free fitness classes on the East Lawn every weekend! 🏋️‍♂️☕ 🎹 9/29 | 11 AM - 2 PM | Piano in the Park: Come play the piano and share your musical talent with us! 🎶🌳 🎷 9/29 | 2 - 3 PM | Jazz Becuzz: Relax and enjoy an afternoon of jazz and spoken word performances! 🎤🎷 See you in the Park!

Discovering Delicious Smoothies at NATUUR in Dallas! 🍓🥤
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VICTORIA northtx.gemz

NATUUR || DALLAS 🍓 🍒 WHAT THEY’RE KNOWN FOR: having Erewhon smoothie “dupes”. News flash- it’s not really a dupe they just have the iconic coconut cream inside which makes it similar. However, their smoothies are so good in their own way!!! 🍒 THE VIBE: sooo cute inside! There are a few tables inside. There’s red smiley faces inside and it’s very simple grab and go. 🍒 PRICE: ~$30 (half price smoothies during happy hour 2pm-4pm on weekdays) 🍒 WOULD I COME BACK? Yes! •••• Overall Rating: 9/10 - I’ve been hearing that the strawberry wave from here is the Hailey Bieber smoothie dupe and as someone who has had it from Erewhon- it is NOT a dupe- however it’s still really delicious! - There’s a reason Erewhon charges $25 for a smoothie because they have a whole bunch of sea moss, vitamins, elixirs in their smoothies. - However, smoothies are still really good despite not having as many of those ingredients and way more affordable at $9 a smoothie and even cheaper during happy hour when you buy 2! - I want to go back for sure and try more of their smoothies and smoothie bowls! The employees are very nice and everything is super fresh and tastes really good. - The lemonberry had the slightest taste of lemon it’s very good and creamy! The mellow mango has a strong ginger taste but tastes super fresh and healthy! The strawberry wave tastes like a typical tropical strawberry smoothie but it was super refreshing too.

Discovering Dallas: A Delightful Tex Mex Experience at Joe Leo's!
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VICTORIA northtx.gemz

JOE LEO’S TEX MEX: Great food and a solid Tex Mex place! 💓 🍒 WHAT THEY’RE KNOWN FOR: I’m not sure but it seems to be a local Dallas staple for years now. I only just found out about it. It’s pretty cute inside. Chips and salsa were fire >>> 🍒 THE VIBE: pretty casual, laid back, local Dallas vibes. 🍒 PRICE: ~$22 + $5 tip (my beef taco salad only) 🍒 WOULD I COME BACK? Yes. •••• Overall Rating: 8.5/10 - This is definitely a solid place to grab lunch or dinner! If you’re craving Tex Mex, add this to your list because they do it right. - The steak in my taco salad had SO much flavor. The salad was lowkey drowned in their jalapeno ranch making it not so healthy- however the ranch was actually SUPER spicy. I loved it!!!! I would get it again next time. - I had a little bit of my friend’s brunch fajitas that were half chicken and half jalapeno sausage and she loved it I also loved it as well! - Service was great. Vibes were great. They have a huge patio that does have misters for the hot days. Inside is not that big but is pretty cute. Parking was a breeze.

Exciting News: Wagamama is Now Open in Dallas!
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Minnie

YAY wagamamaUSA! Their first location in Texas is in Dallas! I’ve had wagamama many times before since I lived near one when I was in NYC. It’s a popular ramen shop from the UK with pan-Asian and Asian comfort food. I stopped by for their new menu, which includes the Ahi Tuna Nachos, Korean Fried Chicken Bao, Miso Sweet Potato Bao, Karaage Chicken Bao, and Chili Hoisin Duck Bao. They also have sake-based cocktails with SOTO sake: Vietnamese Espresso Martini, Matcha Mule, and Passion Fruit Paloma. Tag a friend you’d like to go with! FYI - There’s free parking! They can validate parking for 2.5 hours in the building garage.

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Discover Delicious Mediterranean Flavors at Food From Galilee!
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The Dallas Morning News

Food From Galilee Nestled in University Park’s Snider Plaza, this humble Mediterranean spot serves loaded gyros, shawarma sandwiches and a plethora of appetizers that allow for variety on a budget, such as kibbeh, hummus and cabbage rolls. At lunchtime, meals are served on styrofoam plates; dinnertime gets an upgrade to something sturdier. The zingy chicken and rice soup is part of my order on every visit. Platters are generously portioned and come with rice or cucumber yogurt and a choice of soup or salad.

Discover a Delicious Brunch at Petra and the Beast!
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Dallas Magazine

The brunch bazlama, Petra and the Beast Does a bread folded in half count as a sandwich? Petra and the Beast’s brunch gets into the game with a bazlama, a relative of a Middle Eastern flatbread. It’s folded around the restaurant’s own sage breakfast sausage, eggs, arugula, and Thomasville Tomme, a tangy aged cheese made from raw cow’s milk. The result is big enough to share—if you like other people enough.

Discover the Deliciousness of the Chicken Burger at Ookuma Japanese Burger!
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Dallas Magazine

Chicken burger, Ookuma Japanese Burger Crispy breaded chicken, a fistful of pickles, and a blanket of tartar sauce are all this burger needs. As I wrote previously, you can’t eat the burger without a mountain of napkins, thanks to the housemade tartar sauce loaded with chopped egg. Miraculously, the fried chicken stays crisp underneath. It’s a creamy summer delight, which is good, since seating here is in the great (shaded) outdoors.

Let's Talk About the Hidden Gem: A Turkey Sandwich Worth Savoring!
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Dallas Magazine

Turkey sandwich, Encina Encina’s brunch burger is stealing a lot of attention these days, and its blue corn pancakes are a smash hit. But can I put in a good word for the most boring-sounding dish on the brunch menu? There’s so much good detail in this turkey sandwich. The little bit of avocado, the arugula and peppers for depth of flavor, bread that complements the rest. Oh, and bacon. Everything about this construction is oh-so-right.

Discover the Delight of Ookuma Japanese Burger!
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Dallas Magazine

Ookuma Japanese Burger Crispy breaded chicken, a fistful of pickles, and a blanket of tartar sauce are all this burger needs. As I wrote previously, you can’t eat the burger without a mountain of napkins, thanks to the housemade tartar sauce loaded with chopped egg. Miraculously, the fried chicken stays crisp underneath. It’s a creamy summer delight, which is good, since seating here is in the great (shaded) outdoors.

A Breakfast Sandwich Worth Sharing!
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Dallas Magazine

Breakfast sandwich, Alamo Club This is a righteous sandwich. You can tell because it comes with a hash brown inside, but really, everything about it is exactly what it should be: the buttered bun, the well-done egg, the jalapeño condiment. It’s the model of a breakfast sandwich. I like it so much, I ate it outdoors.

Discover Ari's Pantry: Your New Italian Grocery Gem!
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Dallas Magazine

Ari’s Pantry An Italian-focused grocery-and-provisions store that opened on West Davis Street this winter. The first time we met Ari Lowenstein, he told us, “I opened this place because I was tired of driving to Jimmy’s.” His little shop doesn’t sell sandwiches or wine, but it has everything else, from top-notch imported meat and cheese to homemade tomato sauce. There are great pastas, jams, and even cookbooks. This fall, a new commercial kitchen will allow Ari’s to bake breads and sell take-home meals such as lasagna. Signature Offering: You can find everything you need to make your own pizza here, from homemade tomato sauce to hot salami—plus expert staff advice on topping combos. Got some pizza dough and leftover broccoli? They’ll help you find the perfect cheese. Secret Weapon: You might be offered a free bundle of fresh herbs with your purchase.

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Discovering a Hidden Gem: Our Visit to the Operators Club!
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Dallas Hidden Gems

We just checked out the Operators Club in the West End historic district’s Coca-Cola building, and the experience did not disappoint! This gem is the perfect spot to grab a bite or catch a game in the downtown area, as it pays homage to the American “Operators” and hard working people everywhere that get it done on the daily. We loved everything we sampled, but we will definitely be ordering the Pasta Zepp on our next visit! Food Deets: - Butcher & Farmer Board ($24) - Gochujang Duck Drumettes ($14) - Max & Cheese Burger ($19) - New Orleans Tasso ($22) Drink Deets: - Manhattan Project Draft - Irish Maid

Discover the Deliciousness of ANTOJIITOS MENTIIRAS! 🌮✨
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Shania dfw.topsites

ANTOJIITOS MENTIIRAS is definitely a must-visit! They serve up mouthwatering “antojitos,” also known as tasty Mexican street food! Their corn in a cup (topped with hot cheeto, takis, or traditional toppings) is outstanding – the top pick in DFW! They also offer over-the-top shakes, fresas con crema, aguas frescas, prepared maruchan, mangonadas, and more! They prioritize fresh, high-quality ingredients in all their dishes. 🌽🔥

Discover the Fun at BB Piñata: A Colorful New Indoor Playground in DFW!
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🌟 Colorful New Indoor Playground in DFW: bb pinata in Dallas🌟 Why we love it: ❤️ BB Piñata is a super cute and colorful new indoor playground in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas! ❤️ Kids will love the soft play area, imaginative play houses, plus an area with coloring pages and toys! ❤️ This spot felt super clean and chill on a weekday morning. Good to know: -Admission is $18.99 for an all-day play pass that allows you to come and go! - Socks are required for kids and adults! If you or your kiddo forget them, they have socks available for purchase. - I’d say this spot is best for kids ages 2-7 who enjoy imaginative play and don’t need huge climbing structures to get their energy out. My 4 year old daughter LOVED it and was not ready to leave after two hours. - There was plenty of street parking here, but it is metered. On a weekday morning I only payed 85 cents for two hour parking, but it’s probably a bit more on weekends. - Hours are Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM - 6 PM, Saturday: 9 AM - 7 PM, Sunday: 9 AM - 6 PM

Discover the Delight of Late-Night Quesadillas at Plomo Quesadillas Bar! 🌮✨
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STEPHANIE

A friend recommended this spot to me and she was absolutely right 🫶🏾✨ Plomo Quesadillas Bar is a new quesadilla bar in Dallas that is the perfect spot for a quick, quality bite! They’re open late every day and stay open until 4am on the weekends! 🌙 I’m always looking for solid spots that are quick, but still have good food, and this is one of them! The quesadillas are fresh, the service is great, and they have a parking lot so it’s easy to stop by! 🔥 Hands down, I recommend the CHORIZO MAC AND CHEESE and the QUESO! For quesadillas, there’s only two rules: add Doritos and ask them to make it dirty! Otherwise, you can’t go wrong with any option! 🌮

Join Us for a Fun Evening at Thursdays on Tap at the Perot Museum!
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Dallas Magazine

Thursdays on Tap On the hunt for a date night? Head to the Perot Museum for another Thursday on Tap, to experience the museum after hours. The event will include food trucks, live performances, and access to current exhibitions. Plus, get full access to the Museum and all our exhibit halls, including our traveling exhibition, T. rex: The Ultimate Predator (through September 22). This program is for ages 21+, so whether you’re looking for a fun date night or a unique place to meet up with friends or coworkers, this is the perfect opportunity to experience the Museum without the daytime crowds or kids (we love them, but Thursday nights belong to YOU). August 15, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Discover a Romantic Gem: Sassetta Italian Restaurant! 🍝🍸
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STEPHANIE

One of my personal favs! ✨ Sassetta is a beautiful Italian Restaurant is one of my go-to date night spots! The interior is romantic, the service is great, and the food is always delicious! 🙌🏾 This spot opens at 11am, so it’s perfect for a lunch date or an evening in the city! The menu is full of Italian favorites and I’ve yet to try a dish I don’t like here! 🥂 I highly recommend the RIGATONI PASTA & the BOLOGNESE PASTA. Both are amazing! 🍝 I also recommend asking to sit along the windows. It’s a ground level view, and such a nice vibe while eating ☀️ This a great spot for a date night, girl’s night, or to grab a solo drink in the city! 🍸

Exciting Insights: Asian Film Festival of Dallas 2024
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The Dallas Morning News

Thrillers, documentaries and kabuki: The inside scoop on this year’s Asian Film Festival of Dallas The Asian Film Festival of Dallas kicks off its 4-day run at Dallas’ Angelika Theater on Thursday. The festival returns to the basics in this 23rd edition delivering over two dozen drama, action, thriller and documentary films about Asians and Asian Americans. Thomas Schubert, executive director of the festival, gives us the inside scoop on this year’s festivities including opening night, filmmakers in attendance and his “can’t miss” picks which include a swashbuckling kabuki play captured on film. The 23rd annual Asian Film Festival of Dallas will take place between July 25th-28th.

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A Sweet Surprise in Dallas: Me Enloteces Debuts New Pink Elote Stand in Bishop Arts
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The Dallas Morning News

Me Enloteces, Dallas’ all-pink elote stand, debuts new location in Bishop Arts. Me Enloteces, the Dallas elote stand that became a social media sensation by offering everything in pink, has debuted a new fixed location in Bishop Arts. With nearly 18,000 followers on Instagram, this small elote shop had offered its food in Dallas and other cities at a mobile stand for months. Now, they have an establishment with a patio. “It fills my heart so much to see our customers come in and sit down to enjoy their afternoon with friends or family,” said Aidee Del Villar, owner of Me Enloteces. “This achievement is not only ours, but also theirs because they always supported us, and now we can offer them a space where they can enjoy themselves.”

Support a Good Cause at Rodeo Goat's Battle of the Burgers!
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The Dallas Morning News

For the first time, the traditional Battle of the Burgers at Rodeo Goat is raising money for a good cause. Through July 31, the restaurant’s Radio G.O.A.T. and Birria Burger are the stars of the burger competition. For every vote they get, $1 goes to KERA, the community-supported radio station in North Texas. As of July 24, 11,441 votes had been cast. The creation is the Radio G.O.A.T., made with a beef patty, double pepper jack cheese, roasted green chiles, prickly pear barbecue sauce, cactus fries, and micro cilantro. As of July 24, this burger had 7,148 votes. Its competitor is the Birria Burger, which features a beef patty with birria de res, a corn tortilla, queso Oaxaca, radish slaw, and cilantro-avocado spread. As of Wednesday, it had 4,293 votes.

Discover Dallas' Largest Patio Bar and Lounge near Victory Park! 🍹🌆
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THE ROOFTOP GUIDE

Just steps away from the American Airlines Center, Happiest Hour is a vibrant and spacious venue. In fact, it is the largest patio bar and lounge in Dallas. Offering 12,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor lounge, the prime spot for alfresco vibes is the stylish second floor rooftop, surrounded with impeccable views over Victory Park and the Dallas skyline. Packed with plenty of atmosphere, from the casual post-work and pre-game sessions, to more upscale late night vibes, the large rooftop menu comes filled with signature cocktails, wines on tap and more than 50 different beer selections.

Discover Dallas: A Perfect Blend of Delicious Food and Exciting Family Fun!
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Dallas fun fam

Dallas: balancing great food and child-approved fun! Medieval Times is a kid-friendly attraction where you eat a medieval-style dinner and watch knights joust right in front of you! It feels like you’ve stepped back in time, and it’s a good time for everyone! Make sure to book a reservation in advance! Medieval Times is based upon authentic Medieval history and is the true story of a noble family with documentation dating back to the 11th Century. Medieval Times began with two dinner/ entertainment complexes located in Majorca and Benidorm, Spain. The first North American Castle in Kissimmee, Florida opened in December 1983. Medieval Times’ Castles have since entertained more than 72 million guests.

Discover the Enchanting Butterfly Garden in Dallas 🦋
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Dallas Love List

🦋THE ONLY BUTTERFLY GARDEN IN DALLAS We know it’s hot outside, but don’t worry this 2-story butterfly house complex is indoors!✨ Butterfly House + Garden is a non-profit organization featuring butterflies from all over the world as well as garden trains and replica historic buildings, the snake & reptile shack, the 1936 historic World’s Fair Centennial House, an outdoor children’s playscape featuring a rock climbing wall, a rope bridge, sandbox, ponds and fountains!🍃🦋 Open daily 10AM - 5PM

Discover the Vibrant Rooftop Oasis at The Statler in Dallas 🌆🍹
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THE ROOFTOP GUIDE

Perched on top of the classic hotel The Statler in downtown Dallas, the beautiful Waterproof is a pool bar by day and a rooftop lounge by night. Both stylish indoor lounge and open-air terrace, where the outside part offers both a refreshing rooftop pool and panoramic views over the Dallas skyline. Visit for sunny and relaxing afternoon cocktails, or come for the nightly, more swanky and vibrant atompshere. During the colder months, the terrace turns into Winterproof, with some really cool and cosy rooftop igloos.

Join the MLB Life Experience at All-Star Village in Arlington! ⚾️✨
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Dallas Love List

⚾️ OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - VISIT THE MLB LIFE EXPERIENCE AT ALL-STAR VILLAGE THIS WEEK IN ARLINGTON ⚾️✨ If you haven’t heard yet, Arlington is home to the 2024 Major League Baseball All Star Week. Even if you don’t have tickets to the Derby or All-Star game, you can still visit the MLBLife space at Esports Stadium, as a part of the All-Star Village Fan Festival. The MLB Life Experience features live music performances, unique ballpark food, panel discussions with artists and player fashion stylists, The Show mini game competitions, Home Run Derby VR booths, custom sneaker customization, interactive art and so much more. For only $35, you can access this space and other fun All-Star Village activations! MLB Life at Esports Stadium and All Star Village are open July 14th 10am - 8pm, and July 15th-16th from 10am - 6pm.

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Discover the Exclusive Urban Oasis at Waterproof Bar and Pool in Downtown Dallas!
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At the 19th-floor of the Statler Hotel, a true Dallas icon, you find the exclusive indoor/outdoor urban oasis the Waterproof bar and pool. Here you can swim with an epic panoramic view of surrounding downtown Dallas and enjoy delicious cocktails and bites. Waterproof is open for everyone, but to access the pool you need to make a reservation for a cabana. As the sun sets the energy picks up with life DJ entertainment, bottle service and ever more impeccable views. There is also an outdoor resort-style pool on the 4th floor, called The Statler Pool, offering loungers, cabanas and a relaxing experience.

Discovering Deep Ellum: The Ultimate Recommendations

Deep Ellum, a trendy neighborhood near downtown Dallas, is brimming with rich culture, vibrant nightlife, and culinary delights. Whether you're a local or just visiting, uncover hidden gems through local secrets and anonymous recommendations on Kikihub. Here's what you shouldn't miss in Deep Ellum.

Indulgent Dining Experiences

Deep Ellum is renowned for its eclectic restaurant scene. Among top anonymous recommendations, Pecan Lodge stands out as a must-visit for barbecue enthusiasts. This local hotspot serves up melt-in-your-mouth brisket and finger-licking ribs, which have gathered rave local reviews. For those in the mood for something different, Cane Rosso serves up authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas that transport you straight to Italy, and their Margherita pie is a crowd-pleaser. For a more intimate dining setting, make sure to dine at Armoury D.E., a gastropub known for its Hungarian-inspired dishes and craft cocktails. The goulash and langos here are not to be missed. On Kikihub, you'll find trending suggestions that highlight their friendly atmosphere and expertly mixed drinks, making it perfect for a casual night out.

Local Entertainment and Art

Deep Ellum thrives on music and creativity. Anonymous recommendations often highlight The Bomb Factory, a world-class venue that hosts concerts ranging from rock to hip-hop. Deep Ellum's soul is deeply rooted in live music, and this is the heart of the action. For a more eclectic experience, The Prophet Bar showcases both local and national artists, creating an ever-changing musical landscape. Locals on Kikihub love to point out their affordable drink prices and diverse lineup, making it a favorite spot among music enthusiasts. Art aficionados will appreciate the local insights on street murals scattered around the neighborhood. Deep Ellum is an open-air museum where every wall tells a story. Elm Street alone is a treasure trove of visual delight, with works that offer a glimpse into the area's vibrant culture and history.

Nightlife Must-Visits

Nightlife in Deep Ellum is as diverse as it is exciting. According to local reviews, you can't visit without stopping by the Anvil Pub. It's not just the wide beer selection that residents rave about, but their famous Anvil Pub Bro-Mosas — a hearty Bloody Mary garnished with sliders and beer, perfect for late-night revellers. Further into the neighborhood, you'll find the chic bar, Ruins, an insiders’ gem. Based on trending suggestions, Ruins is renowned for its lively atmosphere, exotic cocktails, and mezcal shots that transport you beyond Dallas. Their outdoor patio is an excellent spot for cooling off and engaging in vibrant local chat. Optimistic with a minimalistic vibe, Black Swan Saloon is another can’t-miss venue. Known for its bespoke cocktails crafted from fresh, local ingredients, Black Swan Saloon comes highly recommended for a more refined nightlife experience. Locals persistently mention the warm, welcoming environment, making it ideal for both new visitors and return patrons.

Diverse Shopping Spots

Deep Ellum is also a shopping haven offering unique stores that cater to a variety of tastes. Lula B’s Antique Mall provides a quirky mix of vintage treasures, antiques, and oddities. According to local insights, this spot is a favorite for those seeking something truly unique, whether it's retro clothing or vintage home decor. If modern fashion is more your style, then Jade & Clover is the place to be. Locally reviewed for its plant bar and custom terrariums, Jade & Clover also offers trendy clothing, home goods, and gifts that capture the essence of Deep Ellum's bohemian spirit. Those with a penchant for literature should check out Deep Vellum Books. A cozy yet vibrant indie bookstore, this shop receives excellent reviews for its curated selection of books and welcoming community events.

Insider Tips from Locals

Being home to an array of unique insights, Deep Ellum has secrets only the locals know. Owl ornaments are a recurring motif throughout the area; make a game out of spotting them on your visit. They add a charming and whimsical touch to Deep Ellum’s aesthetic. If you want a break from the crowds, head to the Continental Bridge over the Trinity River for panoramic views of downtown Dallas — especially recommended during sunset. Many locals on Kikihub cite this as a serene escape just minutes away from the lively heart of Deep Ellum. Parking can be challenging in this bustling neighborhood, and locals generally recommend using the public transit options available or parking farther out and using a bike or scooter. You'll find that many Kikihub users highlight the practicality and ease of this option, helping you avoid the headaches of limited garage spaces.

Culinary Creations and Late-Night Eats

Finally, no visit to Deep Ellum is complete without sampling some local late-night eats. Twisted Root Burger Co. remains a local favorite for its gourmet burgers and playful atmosphere. Their homemade root beer alone receives stellar anonymous recommendations. Emporium Pies, with its mouth-watering assortment of pies, also comes highly recommended for a sweet ending to your night. Slices such as the Drunken Nut (bourbon pecan) and Lord of the Pies (apple streusel) have earned them stellar local reviews. For those seeking more diverse flavors, Revolver Taco Lounge's lengthy wait times are a testament to its quality and taste. Locals widely suggest trying the “Pulpo a la Plancha” taco for an unforgettable culinary experience. Discover the beating heart of Deep Ellum with these well-curated anonymous recommendations and local reviews. Uncover all that this vibrant Dallas neighborhood has to offer with the help of community-driven insights from Kikihub. Experience genuine flavors, captivating art, compelling nightlife, and much more in Deep Ellum.
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