A longtime pizzeria in Deep Ellum has closed: Mama Mias Italian, which held court on the far eastern edge of Deep Ellum at 2935 Elm St. closed on Sunday after 18 years. Owner Anselmo Manzanares announced the closure with a note on the restaurant's Facebook page, partially blaming the pandemic.

"After 18 years in business we feel it is in our best interest to close down," he said. "These last few years have been a rough ride to say the least but it just made our decision that much easier."