Date Night: Deep Ellum Dining

Where to Stop Along the Way.

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Known for its vibrant nightlife and indie vibes, Deep Ellum has easily become one of the most exciting entertainment and dining scenes in town. The downtown neighborhood has a rich history of embracing music and art, which has made it a hot spot for aspiring creative types looking for unique offerings. So if you’re looking to try something new in an effervescent environment, make your way over to Deep Ellum.

Whether you are heading over to Fair Park to catch “Hamilton” this month or want to check out their 25th annual arts festival, here are a few stops that will keep you satisfied along the way.

If you’ve ever referred to yourself as a cocktail aficionado, a trip to HIDE is a must. The spirited bar is known for crafting bold cocktails that play with different ingredient combinations and always carry a certain finesse.

HIDE embraces seasonal flavors by rolling out two different signature cocktail menus per year, which features inviting concoctions like the Parasol – Navy-Strength Gin, raspberry vermouth, Luxardo, adjusted pineapple, lavender tincture and absinthe – and Blue Hair, Don’t Care – vodka, Old Yaupon Gin, Lillet Blanc, Italicus, Quinquina, lemon, adjusted pineapple and lavender-crushed ice.

If you’re still unsure of what to order, just take a seat at the sleek bar and their experts will help guide you through their selection.

For hand-pulled noodles and other Northern Chinese street food favorites, Monkey King Noodle Company has got you covered. The longtime Deep Ellum restaurant has made a name for itself by doing things the old-fashioned way. And after swirling a few of their Spicy Garlic Peanut Noodles around your chopsticks, you’ll see why.

Their stir-fry dishes are more than enough to fill you up while out on the town, and their dumplings simply cannot be missed. For a new take on those classic flavors, share an order of their Taiwanese Tots.

The deep-fried potatoes come out covered in all of those inviting flavors you’d expect from Monkey King’s other dishes, and their fresh toppings like cilantro and green onions provide the aromatics you need to keep digging into this savory sensation.

Whether you need a quick bite after your show or are just looking for a savory treat to wrap up your night (we can’t all be sweets people), a stop into #getfried won’t disappoint. Their range of topped fry basket meals includes everything from classics like Truffle Love, truffle oil, Parmesan and cilantro, to smothered varieties like the Oh Canada, covered with savory gravy and cheese curds. Guests can also create their own fry-based bowls by choosing their own potato base and covering it one of their 20 sauces, seasonings and toppings.

For something a bit hardier, try the Slider Trifecta, cheeseburger, pulled pork and buffalo chicken sliders served on a waffle fry bun. Or to enjoy some sweetness with your salty snacks, order one of their delicious milkshakes before heading back to Southlake.