Brooklyn Dumpling Shop. Photo by Kayla Enright.
Looking for some new restaurants to try this weekend or this summer?
Here are a few to visit in the neighborhood.
Slutty Vegan
Slutty Vegan opened in late may in Deep Ellum. The vegan chain founded in Atlanta offers burgers and sandwiches made with plant-based meats, along with sides such as fries.
CEO Pinky Cole chose Deep Ellum because of its “strong cultural roots as one of the first commercial districts in the city for African Americans.”
It’s at 2707 Main St. Opening hours are 12-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and 12-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
Beary Cool Shaved IceÂ
Neighbor Cari Weinberg is serving New Orleans-style shaved ice from her Beary Cool Shaved Ice trailer.
Find the trailer at the VFW parking lot at 9719 Garland Road from 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. On Sundays, Beary Cool is at East Dallas Vintage at 1327 N. Peak St. from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Brooklyn Dumpling ShopÂ
The fast-casual dumpling shop founded in New York opened in May in Deep Ellum.
This was the sixth location for the chain and the first outside of the New York area.
Diners order food online or at an in-store kiosk and pick up their meals in a locker inside the store. Options include traditional, specialty and gluten-free dumplings, along with bowls, sides and desserts.
It’s located at 2548 Elm St. and is open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.
Tom N Toms CoffeeÂ
Food items at Tom N Toms Coffee. Photo by Renee Umsted.
This Korean specialty coffee shop sells hot, iced and blended drinks, as well as food items.
The chain has locations across the United States, and this is the third in the Dallas area.
It’s located at 2325 N. Fitzhugh Ave.
LDU CoffeeÂ
The local coffee chain’s fifth and newest store is on Greenville Avenue in East Dallas, near Lovers Lane.
Find espresso and coffee drinks, teas, pastries, sandwiches and more.
LDU opened at 5323 Greenville Ave. in June. The store is open 6:45 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday.
The SaintÂ
The Saint’s 36 oz Wagyu X tomahawk chop with Calabrian chili butter. Photo by Kayla Enright.
Located in the old Two Sisters Catering space on Gaston Avenue, The Saint opened in May.
The Italian-inspired steakhouse is brought by Hooper Hospitality Concepts, and Jacob Williamson is culinary director.
Menu options include Maine lobster arancini, Texas Wagyu New York strip, lamb shank and pan-seared diver scallops.
The Saint is at 2633 Gaston Ave. It’s open 5-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 5-10 p.m. Sunday.
