Local opened in 2003 at the eastern edge of Deep Ellum on the ground floor of the former Boyd Hotel. In its heyday, nearly a century before the restaurant entered the picture, the hotel hosted musicians, artists and outlaws who would go on to shape the neighborhood’s legacy.
Today, the Boyd’s bronze historic landmark sign is stained with graffiti, and Deep Ellum has cycled into another of its challenging eras. A new start is on the horizon, though, and we hungered to experience again, as chef-owner Tracy Miller’s mission statement reads: “…that authentic restaurant you could always count on…a satisfying, genuine, and unique dining experience that encourages lingering.”
Miller chose the name “Local” in reference to this feeling, an ease of familiarity and welcoming ambiance. Of course, locally-sourced produce, meats, and cheeses are also utilized whenever possible. For her, it’s all connected. “At Local, there is an intention to every single thing,” she says…