Heard a rumor last night that Sauced is getting bought by Humankind Hospitality (Oso, Frida, Picasso). No way for me to verify, but the timing seems plausible given the recent fire.

Heard a rumor last night that Sauced is getting bought by Humankind Hospitality (Oso, Frida, Picasso). No way for me to verify, but the timing seems plausible given the recent fire.

They were a part-owner before and now will be taking over the entire operation.

Will be a renovation and slight expansion but all that means it won't be reopening for several months.

Heard a rumor last night that Sauced is getting bought by Humankind Hospitality (Oso, Frida, Picasso). No way for me to verify, but the timing seems plausible given the recent fire.

At one time Humankind owned a share of Sauced (35%???). The rumor has basis.

As long as they don't change the thin crust pizza and cheese bread recipes, seems like it'll probably end up being a good thing (other than the theoretical/potential negative of one group having too big of an influence on a district - though I think we're a ways away from that at this point).

Sauced pizza has always been decent but not spectacular. It's the space that is great. A tweak or two to the pizza might be worth exploring.

Not actually in the paseo, but the abandoned church on 30th and Hudson caught fire over the Fourth of July weekend. They've already demolished a large portion of the church and suspect the rest will also come down. Always hoped something cool would go in here, and I suppose the fire could either help or hurt that cause, but hopefully something will happen there over the next couple of years. Had heard some rumors of something cool a couple of years ago but that obviously didn't come into fruition. And while I doubt changing the zoning to accommodate commercial development there wouldn't be a huge lift, it's interesting that all of the houses on the south side of 30th between Walker and Hudson are zoned commercial (C-3) but the church is zoned residential (R-2)

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Also, heard some updates on Sauced a couple weeks ago and am very excited. Sounds like Humankind is going to do some extensive renovations, keeping the smaller "normal" portion of the restaurant as sauced, and then opening up a bar in the rest of the building, which was always weird and awkward to go into. Very excited to see it come together and will gladly wait a bit longer for a well done project.

It is somewhat disappointing that the Paseo will no longer have a "dive-y" bar but suppose it was inevitable given the ongoing gentrification of the area. And I always forget that The Pump is only a half mile away.

Speaking of the Pump got me thinking about nearby restaurants and The Drake. Are they opening back up?

Other room is still there, and even though they’ve made some improvements it’s still a nice divey spot for me at least.

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I'm not familiar with what "30th Street Market" is in Paseo (comments say east of 30th/Walker -- as in where "The Root" used to be or something else?), but there's now a Celestial Cycles there. Wish I realized sooner as I would have gone over to check it out when I was at the festival this weekend...

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It's to the east of Red Rooster:

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Oh cool. I guess I had the impression from that post that it was done but sounds like it's just announced and not done yet?

Just glad to have another bike shop option in the core, not that I have an issue with my Trek store.

Oh cool. I guess I had the impression from that post that it was done but sounds like it's just announced and not done yet?

Just glad to have another bike shop option in the core, not that I have an issue with my Trek store.

They plan to open the patio later this month if possible. The inside won't be finished until December more than likely.

This remote Celestial Cycles location will focus mainly on repair, but they should have a very small section for retail. They plan to do rides from this location as well.

The rides and repair part is what I was most excited about (IMO seems like it'd be well suited for classes, too). Unless they built out a showroom to eliminate the set-back (bring it up to be even with the other frontage), I don't think it'd make a particularly great retail location.

Very excited about this all the way around. Andrea and company do a great job and look forward to seeing what they do with the Market. They've got the building (at least partially) insulated and it looks like plumbing and electrical done (last time I was in there were trenches throughout). Plan to spend way too much time here.

Between this, Flora Bodega, and the new Homeland things are looking up for the Paseo/Edgemere grocery scene as well.

From this afternoon:

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Should have taken a pic of the outside as it already looks quite a bit different from the picture posted up thread.

Just took this one:

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Looks like "Paseo Lounge" will be replacing the Mayan at NW 30th and Walker. They've been working on the space over the last couple of days.

Looks like "Paseo Lounge" will be replacing the Mayan at NW 30th and Walker. They've been working on the space over the last couple of days.

What kind of establishment is Paseo Lounge? I'm guessing a bar, no food?

Looks like a daiquiri bar…

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Thanks for that.

Joe's Taco Hut (which had been a food truck) will be running the kitchen here.

What is the newly pink painted building, next to Scratch, going to be?

What is the newly pink painted building, next to Scratch, going to be?

Flamingo Tiki Bar (https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=46498)

I thought they were dog friendly but nope

Oh wow too bad. I know OSO's patio is dog friendly.

My bad, I meant not dog friendly inside of the market, I'm sure outside is dog friendly

My bad, I meant not dog friendly inside of the market, I'm sure outside is dog friendly

There are laws that prohibit dogs inside places that serve food (with the exception of service animals).

The old red rooster let people bring their dogs inside which I did often but the owner was pretty laid back.

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Merchants in the Paseo have been told the project will begin in June 2022 after their big festival.

Resurrecting this thread - did it start? If not, is it still going to happen (in some value-engineered form)?

Resurrecting this thread - did it start? If not, is it still going to happen (in some value-engineered form)?

They have not. The longer they wait the more expensive everything will get and the more that will have to be pared down.

I'm checking on an update.

They have not. The longer they wait the more expensive everything will get and the more that will have to be pared down.

Haven't been over there in a few months (we live in Venice and make it to the Paseo every couple of months, usually), so wasn't sure, sounds like business as usual, sadly.

Anybody have any updates on Sauced? :Smiley099

Anybody have any updates on Sauced? :Smiley099

Only update I have is it still didn't appear to be open when I went for my first chicken pot pie at Paseo Grill for the 'ber months.

I parked in front of it but I don't remember if there was still a note in the window or not.

My barber is in the Paseo - it’s been about two weeks since I’ve been in - and Sauced still didn’t seem to be open or show signs that they may be soon, though I admittedly have stopped paying much attention to it since they’ve had the “re-opening fall 2022” or whatever it says up for awhile so it’s just part of the background in my mind at this point.

My barber is in the Paseo - it’s been about two weeks since I’ve been in - and Sauced still didn’t seem to be open or show signs that they may be soon, though I admittedly have stopped paying much attention to it since they’ve had the “re-opening fall 2022” or whatever it says up for awhile so it’s just part of the background in my mind at this point.

I saw crews working on the place last week still.

I saw crews working on the place last week still.

:rolleyes: :doh: Thx. This *has* to be the longest I've ever seen a restaurant take to rebuild/remodel (and other restaurants are getting their equipment and opening just fine, so I wonder if their excuse of supply chain issues is just an excuse)...

:rolleyes: :doh: Thx. This *has* to be the longest I've ever seen a restaurant take to rebuild/remodel (and other restaurants are getting their equipment and opening just fine, so I wonder if their excuse of supply chain issues is just an excuse)...

As I've posted, their kitchen equipment is on backorder and they are planning to reopen in January. They aren't rushing the construction due to the same issue.

As far as the streetscape, I was just told they are planning to solicit bids in Feb/March.

You need to find another outlet for your endless negativity. It's getting very, very old.


As I've posted, their kitchen equipment is on backorder and they are planning to reopen in January. They aren't rushing the construction due to the same issue.

As far as the streetscape, I was just told they are planning to solicit bids in Feb/March.

Only negativity I've posted recently is for Sauced (and previously for Saucee Sicilian, but they finally opened after years of waiting), and the Jimmy's Egg on 16th (I checked my posting history). Pretty much everything else has been neutral. And isn't it usual for somebody that's been disappointed for months and months and months or have a (somewhat) historical restaurant be torn down and have an empty lot there for who knows how long to be negative?

On subject - glad they're finally moving on the streetscape (but should've happened a looooooooong time ago (or is that too negative? :))).

There might be a better thread for this, but just wanted to post that it appears that the city is getting ready to restripe Shartel with an updated alignment including bike lanes. Current lane markings have been removed, and I noticed new outlines at the NW 36th intersection. It would have been nice if they could have repaved the street at the same time as this, but oh well. In any case, good to see that they are at least trying to make the street more bike-friendly as it is probably one of the more heavily trafficked streets in the city in that regard.

There might be a better thread for this, but just wanted to post that it appears that the city is getting ready to restripe Shartel with an updated alignment including bike lanes. Current lane markings have been removed, and I noticed new outlines at the NW 36th intersection. It would have been nice if they could have repaved the street at the same time as this, but oh well. In any case, good to see that they are at least trying to make the street more bike-friendly as it is probably one of the more heavily trafficked streets in the city in that regard.
Noticed the removal parking spot marking, for the bike lane? Indeed, both Shartel, or and Walker could use new pavement as part of the city bicycle map.

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New paint put down on Shartel. the lines east of the cemetery are new, and the striping north of 30th st is wider than the previous bike lanes.

Hopefully at some point in the future they will repave the road and make the bike lanes protected, because this is the definition of a half-a**ed solution lol.

Agreed. As you can see in the picture, most of Shartel doesn't even have sidewalks, so the bike lanes become defacto pedestrian lanes as well. A grade-seperated thoroughfare wide enough for ped and cycle traffic should be the long term goal here, and there is defenitely enough excess road width to accomodate it.

A much-needed project will soon commence that will completely rebuild sidewalks, landscaping, and streets around the Paseo District and will better connect it to the Uptown/23rd District.


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After the Paseo Arts Festival over Memorial Day weekend, the City of OKC will commence work on replacing the crumbling sidewalks along Walker Avenue between NW 23rd and NW 36th.

The work will include the entire Paseo District and will not only beautify the area but increase ADA compliance, enhance pedestrian safety, and update all the public lighting.

The City hopes to conclude the entire project before the 2024 Paseo Festival and will stop construction and clean up for each First Friday event in the district.

As the two districts continue to add new businesses and attractions, the improved pedestrian connection will allow people to move much more freely and safely.



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Finally, finally, finally!!!! So glad this is actually getting done....

They really need to add a 4-way stop to 28th/Paseo and Walker. And really another stop sign at 24th and Walker. I live on 27th and Walker and I always see people speeding down the road and those two spots have heavy pedestrian traffic

Very excited for this! @Pete I heard a rumor from a neighbor that they're not taking the new sidewalks all the way north to 36th as part of this initial phase. I would kinda be surprised if that were true, but have you heard anything? Also, any word on how closely they're going to stick to the conceptual renderings in your post?

From the plans filed with design review, it appears the new sidewalks stop at NW 32nd.

The main goal of this project is to completely replace the crumbling (or non-existent) sidewalks, become ADA-compliant, add much better lighting, and generally make the entire area more walkable.

As for the details, we won't know until things are actually built because there are always changes once they start work.


It's probably the best bang-for-your-buck walkability project in OKC, as anyone who has ever walked this area can attest to the current mess.

Couldn't agree more. Much needed and going to make a huge difference. Thanks.

Great news! I was just talking with folks about this last weekend. I actually took turned my ankle really hard stepping into the sewer slatting in front of Goro because there were no pedestrian paths are cars were dominating the space. Fortunately, my ankle is pretty resilient and I was still able to do the half marathon on Sunday. Looking forward to these changes!

Great news! I was just talking with folks about this last weekend. I actually took turned my ankle really hard stepping into the sewer slatting in front of Goro because there were no pedestrian paths are cars were dominating the space. Fortunately, my ankle is pretty resilient and I was still able to do the half marathon on Sunday. Looking forward to these changes!

Similar story, me, my wife and daughter went to dinner at Frida, I dropped them off and parked on 27th and walked to the restaurant (it was cold). The sidewalk on the west side of Walker was so bad I rolled my ankle twice. My wife wondered why I was limping when I got to the restaurant.

This is a great improvement planned. But at least they have sidewalks. In my neighborhood (Walker north of 36th) pedestrians have to walk in the streets and dodge cars.

Finally, finally, finally!!!! So glad this is actually getting done....

Why? Because you’ll have an easier walk to Sauced?

why? Because you’ll have an easier walk to sauced?

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I won't disagree that the sidewalks and curb cuts are desperately needed. What bothers me are the planting shows in many of the conceptual drawings. Who's going to maintain those once they are installed?

I won't disagree that the sidewalks and curb cuts are desperately needed. What bothers me are the planting shows in many of the conceptual drawings. Who's going to maintain those once they are installed?

Yeah, let's cut the plants. While we're at it, could the city just destroy anything that requires any ongoing maintenance like plants, trees, streets, arenas, or more generally the city? That is quite bothersome. ;)

The convenience store is the last hurdle.

The convenience store is the last hurdle.

If I'm looking at it right, there will be some trees, plants, and landscaping in front of Samir's, which would at least break up that swath of ugly pavement.

I don’t hate having the convenience store, it’s the lack of any effort to make it look decent that’s irritating.