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Store dedicated to mushrooms of all kinds opens in Dallas' Deep Ellum

Mushroom Street Farms

A new shop is coming to Dallas' Deep Ellum that's all about the fungi: Called Mushroom Street Farms, it's opening at 2929 Elm St., where it offers mushrooms in varieties ranging from fresh to tinctures to powders.

While currently in soft opening, it'll officially open March 29.

Mushroom Street Farms comes from entrepreneur Warren Gwartney and his wife, Andrea, who started growing mushrooms from their home in 2020. Warren, who does web and software development for small businesses, started growing mushrooms as a hobby. Now he maintains both as businesses.

“During the pandemic, I jumped down this YouTube rabbit hole and was interested in the process of growing mushrooms, so I set up a grow area in our house,” he says. “I don’t think this would have happened if it weren’t for the weirdness of the pandemic.”

At first, he was selling products to family, friends, and neighbors and posting on Facebook marketplace to gain customers. Soon after, he decided to open a mushroom farm in Arlington in an 800-square-foot space. By 2023, he was expanding to a 5,000-square-foot space with a lab and hand-built grow rooms. (It typically takes five-six weeks to grow and cultivate the mushrooms.)

Though the Deep Ellum storefront doesn't have an indoor farm like the Arlington location, it does have an apothecary with more than 80 herbs and spices and tea blends. And on the plus side, it's much closer to the Dallas Farmers Market, where they’ve been a vendor selling mushrooms and tinctures since September 2023— that's where business really picked up.

"Initially, we worked with another company that manufactured and bottled our tincture line, then fast forward, we started making all of our tinctures by hand and got our food license and permits to do food." Gwartney says.

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They sell a wide variety of fresh mushrooms in gourmet varieties that go beyond the standard white button, including shiitake, oyster, lion's mane, beech, king trumpet, and more, for $9 to $15 depending on variety, for a half-pound; order a full pound and they'll give you a little discount. (Not all varieties are in season all the time; for current availability, email info@mushroom.st.)

They also offer other mushroom items such as $10 mushroom jerky made from dehydrated mushrooms seasoned with Gwartney's BBQ rub (also offered in store), and $28 lion's mane mushroom ground coffee.

They do a big business on tinctures, which help with clarity, calm, and wellness, and their blue oyster mushroom, known as a source for antioxidants and improving heart health, is also a big seller.

Step inside and find an earthy atmosphere of plants on the walls and between shelves, a green grass wall, tables stocked with gifts and mushroom novelties, and a trippy wooden mushroom bench.

On the other side of the building, a reflection of the main space, they’ll have room for “youth exploration” classes for kids to learn all things mushrooms, and also for adult cooking classes.

To celebrate the grand opening week, they'll have various shop specials and mushroom tastings from March 29-April 5.

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Pub News

Queens Head English pub to open in storied Deep Ellum Dallas location

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There's a new English pub coming to Deep Ellum: Called Queens Head Pub, it'll open at 2713 Elm St. in the storied space that was once home to the legendary Green Room.

The opening is slated for May, timed to coincide with the arrival of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with a goal to serve as a destination for match-day celebrations, live music, and neighborhood gatherings — an authentic and spirited setting where fans can unite over the game. (FIFA matches in Dallas will run from June 14-July 14.)

The Queens Head Pub will mark the second concept from Deep Ellum Collective, who in September 2025 launched The Terrace, an elevated event space at 2554 Elm St. with a spacious rooftop patio boasting views of downtown Dallas.

Led by longtime neighborhood veteran Eric Bradford (of Bomb Factory fame), Deep Ellum Collective is working on a series of projects aimed at revitalizing this iconic entertainment district while introducing fresh, community-driven hospitality experiences.

“Queens Head Pub captures the spirit of a traditional English pub while embracing the energy and authenticity of Deep Ellum,” Bradford says in a statement. “This is more than just a pub — it’s a gathering place that celebrates tradition, camaraderie, and the vibrant culture of the neighborhood. As our second concept, it sets the tone for what’s to come as we continue to introduce projects that contribute to the revitalization of this historic district.”

They promise that the pub will deliver the charm and tradition of a classic British public house, but with a Texan sense of hospitality, with full pints, hearty plates, and a welcoming atmosphere for "after-work regulars, match-day diehards, first dates, old mates, or anyone seeking a place that feels instantly familiar."

Food & drink
The menu will comprise elevated Britain pub fare, with entrees such as fish & chips, shepherd’s pie, steak & ale pie, and bangers & mash. Starters include Scotch eggs, sausage rolls, and curried mussels.

Other highlights include Guinness beef stew, the QHP Burger, and indulgent desserts such as toffee bread pudding.

The bar will serve imported and domestic draft beers, English ales, full pints, and expertly poured Guinness. There'll be craft cocktails, and an approachable wine and spirits menu.

Rendering of interior of Queens Head Pub, opening in Deep Ellum.Courtesy rendering

Design
Led by Droese Raney, the design recreates a traditional English public house that preserves the history of the space. The project combines the former Green Room space with the neighboring property to create a venue spanning 6,000 square feet. At its heart stands a striking 40-foot bar that incorporates the original Green Room bar — believed to date back to the 19th century — maintaining a tangible connection to the building’s storied past.

The space includes cozy nooks, communal tables, a relaxed lounge area, and a private dining space. A rooftop patio spanning 2,000 square feet will offer both covered and open-air areas designed for year-round use and a variety of social experiences.

Materials used include reclaimed hardwoods, stained wood, brass accents, tin ceilings, and hand-painted mirrors — many sourced from antique dealers in Round Top, Texas. They'll be open Tuesday-Sunday starting at 11 am. Follow the progress on Instagram at @queensheadpubde.

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