Deep Ellum is one of Dallas’ best food neighborhoods, at any time of day. That may be a little bit of a hot take these days, given the reputation the area has garnered in recent years for safety issues that are mostly relegated to the late hours of ...

Deep Ellum is experiencing some growing pains, but the food scene has steadfastly kept the neighborhood afloat. Since the 1920s, this area east of downtown has hosted the city’s best bars, live music venues, and, naturally, a reputable nightlife scene.

The city of Dallas has responded to public safety concerns in Deep Ellum with more police presence and indefinite street closures on Friday and Saturday nights after landlords and business owners asked for assistance to prevent a shutdown of the neighborhood.