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07-29-2011, 06:55 AM
There was a sign company with a Tulsa address there yesterday putting up the signs. Forgot the name, however.
View Full Version : Automobile Alley betts 07-29-2011, 06:55 AM There was a sign company with a Tulsa address there yesterday putting up the signs. Forgot the name, however. OSUFan 07-29-2011, 10:51 AM Yeah, the sign was gone this morning. Wonder if something got messed up. okcustu 07-29-2011, 12:56 PM I believe the flagship designation refers to the quality of the interior. It looks as though they could be serving steak and wine in the place. Lots of exposed brick and nice dim lighting make the place look really classy. I only got a quick look though (at night while going 30). metro 07-29-2011, 10:35 PM Looks about the same as expressway to me, I drove by tonight, no sign, just the carryout sign on the sign. It appeared they either had a soft opening or a test run tonight. Can't wait ro check it out. Spartan 07-30-2011, 12:49 PM Well they actually had the sign mounted on the building on Thursday, and I took pictures of it then. So we have a photo record at least.. Urban Pioneer 07-30-2011, 03:01 PM The furniture store "Treasures Past" is now open. They are going to build out a window display that features different designers using their antiques. "Real" window shopping back downtown. What a thought. betts 07-31-2011, 07:10 AM I went to the soft opening of Hideaway yesterday. It's a nice space. This is the first Hideaway to have a bar and it's a big one. They made the counter of the bar out in a broken glass terrazzo and it's made from Skyy Vodka bottles, with an occasional beer bottle thrown in, so it's quite blue. I thought that was an interesting touch. The interior is kind of a mix of urban features with a nod to the buildings' roots. Lots of comfortable booths in this one and they've got wall art with old photos of the building and older Hideaway photos. There is a big hanging planet in the center of the room. Apparently the sign on the exterior hung too low for the code inspector, so it's off getting new brackets so it will hang higher. It will indeed, as speculated, show the pizza being tossed and apparently the sign will flash as well. The awning is interesting in that rather than being completely covered, its got a large ironwork design and is open. Just the facts 08-01-2011, 07:18 AM With such a large bar - is the place kid friendly. Will it be a pizza place the serves alcohol or will it be a bar that serves pizza? SkyWestOKC 08-01-2011, 08:09 AM Irrelevant. A lot of large restaurants, specifically American food, Steakhouses, etc. have large bars while remaining extremely family friendly. Since it is a pizza shop, a "fast-chain", I'm sure they are not going to isolate a big demographic, while only catering to the bar type. Without being too much of either, they can cater to both. Just the facts 08-01-2011, 08:34 AM Irrelevant. A lot of large restaurants, specifically American food, Steakhouses, etc. have large bars while remaining extremely family friendly. Since it is a pizza shop, a "fast-chain", I'm sure they are not going to isolate a big demographic, while only catering to the bar type. Without being too much of either, they can cater to both. It isn't irrelevant to me - I have kids who like pizza. If it is a bar, that serves pizza then we won't be going. If it is pizza place that serves beer then we will be going. There are pizza places we can go to now at 10PM (like after a movie) and it will still be kid friendly. Then there are other places we can go after 10PM and all it is people drinking (not kid friendly). okcustu 08-01-2011, 09:08 AM I'd actually be okay with it being more adult oriented, not everything has to have a playplace. But, of course this is all speculation. onthestrip 08-01-2011, 09:48 AM I'm just gong to assume it's still a pizza place with a good bar. I dont see Hideaway making a restaurant more of a bar type establishment. While having a drink with a pie sounds good, I dont think I'll ever be going there just to hang out at the bar. Who knows though, maybe it's that good of a bar. I'd still bet you'll be ok to bring the kiddos without much issue. OKCMallen 08-01-2011, 11:03 AM It isn't irrelevant to me - I have kids who like pizza. If it is a bar, that serves pizza then we won't be going. If it is pizza place that serves beer then we will be going. There are pizza places we can go to now at 10PM (like after a movie) and it will still be kid friendly. Then there are other places we can go after 10PM and all it is people drinking (not kid friendly). The Hideaway brand is pizza-first. I don't see that changing too much even if there is a bigger bar. Besides, picky much? You want a family-friendly pizza place at 10pm in a downtown metro area? Sheesh. ZYX2 08-01-2011, 11:10 AM I don't think that's picky at all. A downtown should easily have that. Rover 08-01-2011, 12:06 PM There are bars in most restaurants, even family ones like Olive Garden. This isn't a big deal. ZYX2 08-01-2011, 12:14 PM I agree, there are usually bars in the restaurants I go to, espescially in downtown. Love that sign BTW. Just the facts 08-01-2011, 01:08 PM There are bars in most restaurants, even family ones like Olive Garden. This isn't a big deal. For the record, I am not opposed to bars in restaurants, and that wasn't the question I was asking. My question was more directed at, can I go in on a Friday night with teenage kids and have a pizza at 10PM, or is there going to be loud music playing at an overcrowded bar with 40 guys trying to hit on every woman that comes through the door. My guess is that no - guys are not going to go to Hideaway Pizza looking for a hook-up, but based on the description of the size of the bar area, I just thought I would ask. okcustu 08-01-2011, 01:14 PM The Hideaway brand is pizza-first. I don't see that changing too much even if there is a bigger bar. Besides, picky much? You want a family-friendly pizza place at 10pm in a downtown metro area? Sheesh. All 12 kids in the Downtown area will be so dismayed.:ohno: Just the facts 08-01-2011, 01:42 PM All 12 kids in the Downtown area will be so dismayed.:ohno: Yep, no kids go to Redhawk games, Thunder games, Baron games, or events at the Cox Center. Spartan 08-01-2011, 01:53 PM With such a large bar - is the place kid friendly. Will it be a pizza place the serves alcohol or will it be a bar that serves pizza? Wow, I guess this is the most important question in downtown development, now. Like, gee that is a really cool new loft project in Bricktown, but is the place kid friendly? okcustu 08-01-2011, 01:54 PM Yep, no kids go to Redhawk games, Thunder games, Baron games, or events at the Cox Center. Shucks! I guess the Hideaway at the ballpark won't do! okcustu 08-01-2011, 01:55 PM They better put child lock gates and mattresses by that there Devin' Tower! Wouldn't want the kiddie's to get hurt! Spartan 08-01-2011, 01:56 PM For the record, I am not opposed to bars in restaurants, and that wasn't the question I was asking. My question was more directed at, can I go in on a Friday night with teenage kids and have a pizza at 10PM, or is there going to be loud music playing at an overcrowded bar with 40 guys trying to hit on every woman that comes through the door. My guess is that no - guys are not going to go to Hideaway Pizza looking for a hook-up, but based on the description of the size of the bar area, I just thought I would ask. Because guys looking for a hook-up doesn't happen anywhere else? I think you have a very one-dimensional outlook on this phenomenon. There are restaurants now that actually ban small kids. You can't go to the mall without seeing people cruising. What does Hideaway downtown have to do with that happening? metro 08-01-2011, 02:36 PM It isn't irrelevant to me - I have kids who like pizza. If it is a bar, that serves pizza then we won't be going. If it is pizza place that serves beer then we will be going. There are pizza places we can go to now at 10PM (like after a movie) and it will still be kid friendly. Then there are other places we can go after 10PM and all it is people drinking (not kid friendly). Same here, and I live downtown, in which I'm guessing the OP probably does not. Just the facts 08-01-2011, 02:37 PM You know - forget I asked. I decided not to risk it and will be taking my non-so-small teenage kids some place else. Thanks for the help. mcca7596 08-01-2011, 02:38 PM I respect you for caring Kerry. betts 08-01-2011, 03:33 PM While the bar is long, is only occupies about 10 percent of the building. It is also semi-separated from part of the building by high walls on booths. I wouldn't hesitate to bring a child there if I sat on the south side of the building. dankrutka 08-01-2011, 03:39 PM You know - forget I asked. I decided not to risk it and will be taking my non-so-small teenage kids some place else. Thanks for the help. What a drama queen. Geeze. Loosen up. Oklachusetts 08-01-2011, 03:44 PM You know - forget I asked. I decided not to risk it and will be taking my non-so-small teenage kids some place else. Thanks for the help. Risk what? Risk your teenager seeing people drinking at a bar? I'm willing to bet they've seen this before. Here's a thought. Just go check it out. You'll be able to tell instantly upon walking in the door if the scene in there doesn't meet your approval. If not, then leave. But don't judge the place by your chat board assumptions. Just go get the "facts" before you dismiss this place, or any place. USG'60 08-01-2011, 03:57 PM If that is Kerry, why isn't he in J'ville. If he is here we should be welcoming him 'Home." Perhaps Just the Facts is NOT him afterall. Easy way out-- Are you Kerry? Rover 08-01-2011, 04:12 PM For the record, I am not opposed to bars in restaurants, and that wasn't the question I was asking. My question was more directed at, can I go in on a Friday night with teenage kids and have a pizza at 10PM, or is there going to be loud music playing at an overcrowded bar with 40 guys trying to hit on every woman that comes through the door. My guess is that no - guys are not going to go to Hideaway Pizza looking for a hook-up, but based on the description of the size of the bar area, I just thought I would ask. No. You can take your kids to some other bar. If you are just taking your teenage kids out to eat at 10 pm, you probably don't care anyway. LOL. onthestrip 08-01-2011, 04:45 PM You know - forget I asked. I decided not to risk it and will be taking my non-so-small teenage kids some place else. Thanks for the help. Thats smart, go somewhere else because you were upset by some posters that are not affiliated with Hideaway in any way. Just the facts 08-01-2011, 07:21 PM While the bar is long, is only occupies about 10 percent of the building. It is also semi-separated from part of the building by high walls on booths. I wouldn't hesitate to bring a child there if I sat on the south side of the building. Thank you. That is the kind of answer I was looking for. Just the facts 08-01-2011, 07:29 PM Risk what? Risk your teenager seeing people drinking at a bar? I'm willing to bet they've seen this before. Here's a thought. Just go check it out. You'll be able to tell instantly upon walking in the door if the scene in there doesn't meet your approval. If not, then leave. But don't judge the place by your chat board assumptions. Just go get the "facts" before you dismiss this place, or any place. It isn't about seeing someone drink beer. It is about not having to eat in a loud crowded location with people 2/3 of the way to drunk. I have taken my kids to The Mont for lunch or early dinner, but I would never take them there at 10PM on a Friday night. That is all I was trying to ask. Pete 08-01-2011, 07:31 PM Here's a recent photo of the interior: http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/hideaway8111.jpg OKCRT 08-01-2011, 08:20 PM I would like to see some Jazz/Blues clubs along auto alley. Make it happen Pete! Rover 08-01-2011, 09:29 PM It isn't about seeing someone drink beer. It is about not having to eat in a loud crowded location with people 2/3 of the way to drunk. I have taken my kids to The Mont for lunch or early dinner, but I would never take them there at 10PM on a Friday night. That is all I was trying to ask. Kind of seems like "Upper Crust" in the Curve. Kids okay but there is an active bar area on the other side. Steve 08-01-2011, 10:34 PM http://www.newsok.com/hideaway-pizza-set-to-open-in-downtown-oklahoma-city-on-wednesday/article/3590931 Pete 08-01-2011, 10:41 PM Looks like they got that sign up... Wow, it's big! (photo credit to newsok.com): http://photos.newsok.com/2/showimage/1477638/gallery_large?recordView=0 Spartan 08-01-2011, 10:54 PM It isn't about seeing someone drink beer. It is about not having to eat in a loud crowded location with people 2/3 of the way to drunk. I have taken my kids to The Mont for lunch or early dinner, but I would never take them there at 10PM on a Friday night. That is all I was trying to ask. Holy crap, you must have the most sheltered kids in the world. You have way more to fear taking your kids to a Burger King at night than downtown at night, let alone South Robinson. The Mont at 10 pm on a Friday night...are we thinking of the same Mont, filled with couples and girls-night-out types at that hour? That's some scary stuff any parent should shield their 17 year old from. Your question reminds me of the old parody of the legislature, where someone goes up and asks on every bill, "But what does it do for the children?" Lol wschnitt 08-01-2011, 11:21 PM I think it is a bad idea for Treasures Past to have opened without a sign, especially considering the quality of signage on Broadway and the fact there is still the Bicycle Alley Sign above their store. At their old location they enjoyed the visibility from putting chairs and tables on the street so everyone knew what they were selling. No such advertising at the new location. When I was at the old store they said they were moving but not to where. I think they are going to loose a lot of business in the short term. ljbab728 08-01-2011, 11:39 PM If that is Kerry, why isn't he in J'ville. If he is here we should be welcoming him 'Home." Perhaps Just the Facts is NOT him afterall. Easy way out-- Are you Kerry? Yep, it's Kerry and he's still in JAX. He just mentioned JAX in another thread. Not much danger of him taking his kids there anyway. betts 08-02-2011, 12:30 AM I don't know if Treasures past has the right sort of furniture for AA. If I were them, I think I'd go a bit more eclectic - throw in some mid century modern and perhaps some continental pieces with more lamps and accessories. TStheThird 08-02-2011, 01:01 AM I have purchased a couple of mid century modern pieces from Treasures Past. They seem to always have quite a few, although I have not been in the new location. Urban Pioneer 08-02-2011, 06:58 AM They have about 20% mid-century in the store. The owner said he would like to have more but that he has a hard time obtaining it because it is so popular right now. Regarding the sign, they are taking the Bicycle Alley sign down and trying to get it "converted" to their logo. I do agree that they need to invest in advertising to not loose people from the old location though. It seems that the move happened quickly due to issues with the old landlord. Just the facts 08-02-2011, 07:17 AM Holy crap, you must have the most sheltered kids in the world. You have way more to fear taking your kids to a Burger King at night than downtown at night, let alone South Robinson. When you have kids feel free to raise them how you wish. Rover 08-02-2011, 08:03 AM When you have kids feel free to raise them how you wish. It is not about how you raise your kids, it is about the relative dangers to them at any particular location. Hideaway has NEVER been known as a wild place, even in Stillwater. They are a great addition to AA. Even you should be happy they are opening there instead of trying to frighten people off. Steve 08-02-2011, 08:12 AM Just the Facts, this Hideaway bar is set up in the same manner as a bar at Red Lobster, Olive Garden or Chili's. It's not as if they're going to have ROK Bar in their midst. BBatesokc 08-02-2011, 08:30 AM For the record, I am not opposed to bars in restaurants, and that wasn't the question I was asking. My question was more directed at, can I go in on a Friday night with teenage kids and have a pizza at 10PM, or is there going to be loud music playing at an overcrowded bar with 40 guys trying to hit on every woman that comes through the door. My guess is that no - guys are not going to go to Hideaway Pizza looking for a hook-up, but based on the description of the size of the bar area, I just thought I would ask. That statement reminded me of this scene from Hall Pass..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u17vCX9koaI Just the facts 08-02-2011, 09:03 AM Just the Facts, this Hideaway bar is set up in the same manner as a bar at Red Lobster, Olive Garden or Chili's. It's not as if they're going to have ROK Bar in their midst. Betts already answered the question about 20 posts ago but thanks. Every since then I have gotten advice on how to raise kids, even from people that don't even have them. It is little wonder why a lot of people have left OKCTalk recently. The quality of the discussions have gone downhill to the point that it is no longer productive to continue. In fact, I expect 2 or 3 comments from people suggesting that if I don't like it maybe I should just stop. Maybe that is sound advice. Steve 08-02-2011, 09:37 AM Sorry, didn't mean to offend. Didn't see Betts give this answer. I was not trying to talk down to you. I do agree there are some folks on this site who are condescending, rude and act in a manner that would not be acceptable in person to person interactions. I took my own break for several months... Just the facts 08-02-2011, 11:15 AM Sorry, didn't mean to offend. Didn't see Betts give this answer. I was not trying to talk down to you. I do agree there are some folks on this site who are condescending, rude and act in a manner that would not be acceptable in person to person interactions. I took my own break for several months... Believe me Steve - it isn't you. I already took about 6 weeks off but it only seems to have gotten worse. Maybe 6 weeks isn't long enough. Pete 08-02-2011, 12:27 PM Back to the subject... Mason recently bought a couple of properties (shown in green) on NW 8th, adjacent to his 9th Street properties (yellow): http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/mason.jpg http://www.oklahomacounty.org/assessor/Searches/sketches/picfile/2729/R010964050001sA.jpg http://www.oklahomacounty.org/assessor/Searches/sketches/picfile/2729/R010963900001yA.jpg oakhollow 08-02-2011, 01:19 PM That 2000 sq ft building on top of the roof in the 2nd picture could make a sweet rooftop bar... one overlooking 8th street to the north, capital to the east, sunset to the west, and downtown to the south. I've heard the view from a top the building is unbelievable. Pete 08-02-2011, 01:42 PM Mason has done a fantastic job with his properties and seems to be attracting lots of creative business owners/partners (The Womb, Rawhide, Okla. Association of the Arts, Iguana, etc.) These properties have fantastic potential as well. Very excited to see what happens here. betts 08-02-2011, 01:56 PM That 2000 sq ft building on top of the roof in the 2nd picture could make a sweet rooftop bar... one overlooking 8th street to the north, capital to the east, sunset to the west, and downtown to the south. I've heard the view from a top the building is unbelievable. I've been telling him we need a bar or two in that area. It would be great to have a bar with a rooftop option. oakhollow 08-02-2011, 02:30 PM I'm a 23 year old and long been a proponent of OKC developing a new entertainment district. With Blair Humphreys knowledge, Steve's funding, and Steve's son I believe the pieces are in place to make this area great. Steve and Blair will be smart enough to make the area appeal to all ages and I think Steves son will help in knowing what young adults my age are looking for. Steve loves picking young minds. I hope and have been lobbying for a true patio restaurant/bar for forever and I think there is a great opportunity in this area. Right across from Iguana I think has the most potential for a true patio restaurant/bar. If you could keep the trees right there it would provide for good shade in the summer months and you could even plant some more. I wonder if S&B Burgers is looking at this property for relocation, my apologies if that is where they are relocating. Now think about if he turns the rooftop space on the new building he acquired on 8th street into another rooftop patio (an actual open to the public bar though) that overlooks Iguana and the property across the street. I know most people are going to say that we don't just need bars and I agree. There needs to be restaurants that turn into bars at night like a better, more vibrant Nova or an Iron Starr like the one that was in Norman. I wouldn't write off a small music venue as well. metro 08-02-2011, 02:48 PM I agree, but we need more residences too. And better shopping wouldn't hurt. oakhollow 08-02-2011, 02:58 PM Metro, I think there is a very real chance that both of our wants will be met. The new building on 8th street is 3 stories... betts 08-02-2011, 03:07 PM If we get the quiet zone, there is a lot of open land north of 8th St. that would be great for residences. That's where, I believe, Bert Belanger had some plans for apartments. There is other open land, as well as existing buildings, between 9th and Deep Deuce that could be utilized as well. |