^^^
I was about to mention that I thought the had higher octane there but I couldn't remember for sure.

Undated lease plan showing Pops and Provision Kitchen:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/nhplaza051515.jpg

I am guessing Trader Joe's will go in parcel 6409? Are things still looking solid on that?

Yes, 6409.

And yes, solid.

New Pops location coming along.

From https://twitter.com/TylerBHolmes:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNdkol8UYAAgNHN.jpg:large

Do you know if we are getting any closer to Trader Joe's being announced?

I am sure that NH will enjoy the sales tax revenue from TJ's once it is opened and bustling with business. The more I shop there, the more I really like it! It is unique and one of a kind!! I am sure that OKC residents will "embrace" it:cool:

i honestly really dislike the appearance of NHP. From the brown/dark columns to the ridiculously many gabled roof arches. Uggh, talk about an ugly retail complex stuck in the (what?) 1960's.

That being said, I am rooting for it to be successful nonetheless - i just wish they could have started over with a modern facelift that better fits NH and today's retail scene. ....

So when is Pops supposed to open? There have been numerous times I've wanted something that only they have but have not wanted to drive out to Arcadia.

This fall.

i honestly really dislike the appearance of NHP. From the brown/dark columns to the ridiculously many gabled roof arches. Uggh, talk about an ugly retail complex stuck in the (what?) 1960's.

That being said, I am rooting for it to be successful nonetheless - i just wish they could have started over with a modern facelift that better fits NH and today's retail scene. ....

although it certainly isn't modern, i actually kind of like it. sort of reminds me of a ski lodge.

Pete, Steve reported in his chat today that the Trader Joe's deal was just an unsubstantiated rumor. He stated that Brianna had come to this conclusion and that there were no real LOI to speak of. What can you elaborate on concerning your information in this matter?

Pete, Steve reported in his chat today that the Trader Joe's deal was just an unsubstantiated rumor. He stated that Brianna had come to this conclusion and that there were no real LOI to speak of. What can you elaborate on concerning your information in this matter?

They don't have the same sources that I do and as has already been proven in Tulsa, TJ's will deny even after they have a signed lease and filed building permit.

although it certainly isn't modern, i actually kind of like it. sort of reminds me of a ski lodge.

I was going to say the same thing. Kind of reminds me of Vail

Pete, Steve reported in his chat today that the Trader Joe's deal was just an unsubstantiated rumor. He stated that Brianna had come to this conclusion and that there were no real LOI to speak of. What can you elaborate on concerning your information in this matter?
I said "unattributed," not "unsubstantiated." KOCO did another copy and paste of Pete's work and someone was trying to say that KOCO got a statement from Nichols Hills confirming it.
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I said "unattributed," not "unsubstantiated." KOCO did another copy and paste of Pete's work and someone was trying to say that KOCO got a statement from Nichols Hills confirming it.
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By the way Steve, great reporting on First National Center. This is stuff that needs to be squarely in the public eye. Keep it up!

Provision Kitchen getting very close to opening -- these are from today:



http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/provision092215b.jpg


http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/provision092215a.jpg

Pops not as far along but a bigger project:



http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/pops092215.jpg


http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/pops092215b.jpg

NHP does look like a ski lodge, which is out of place in Oklahoma. :eek:

IMO, the roofs are far too big taking away the retail frontage and obviously suburban. But complaints aside, I am excited about this lifestyle center being revitalized and maybe finally realizing its potential.

IMO, the roofs are far too big taking away the retail frontage and obviously suburban.

NHP is suburban.

NHP does look like a ski lodge, which is out of place in Oklahoma. :eek:

IMO, the roofs are far too big taking away the retail frontage and obviously suburban. But complaints aside, I am excited about this lifestyle center being revitalized and maybe finally realizing its potential.

Most of the earliest homes built by GA Nichols were English Tudor in style. Many of them now have been torn down or remodeled into the Disneyland kitsch Swiss chalet style or country French favored by the current builders and renovators. I used to live in one of them and even the interiors were fairly true to that aesthetic. Thank heavens my old house hadn't been frenchified because it is a great example of the style as Nichols conceived it. The NH Plaza matched the style of the homes he was building in the late 20's. At that time, Nichols Hills was very suburban.

If anything, it's really too bad the north part of the Plaza doesn't match and in fact, is horribly plain and ugly.

And in the more recent round of renovations, the south portion has been modernized a bit and I really like it. Still tudor but updated and it looks quite high end. They've added a lot of glass which will also help the tenants.

Most of the earliest homes built by GA Nichols were English Tudor in style. Many of them now have been torn down or remodeled into the Disneyland kitsch Swiss chalet style or country French favored by the current builders and renovators. I used to live in one of them and even the interiors were fairly true to that aesthetic. Thank heavens my old house hadn't been frenchified because it is a great example of the style as Nichols conceived it. The NH Plaza matched the style of the homes he was building in the late 20's. At that time, Nichols Hills was very suburban.

You might be surprised by the amount of contemporary style being applied in NH these days. In a way, contemporary is starting to become the new Country French.

I owned a 1927 G.A. Nichols home in Gatewood. It was Italian Renaissance Revival. It was on a corner, and he also built the homes across the street in both directions, only one of which was Tudor. He built in many styles. But yes, Tudor was one, and it was in fashion as he developed Nichols Hills.

Here is a great drone photo from our friends at CloudDeck Media:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/nhplaza092715.jpg

Looks like a rendering!

Provision Kitchen opens Oct. 6th.

Chesapeake might be dark but NH Plaza did a great job with these tri-color trees:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/nhp112315.jpg

I can't believe CHK went dark... the cost cutting is getting concerning. Maybe next year, if retail tax collections go well for the City of Nichols Hills (they are going to make bank on Trader Joe's - for those of you who don't realize, they sell twice as much as a typical Whole Foods store), instead of buying bigger tanks and oozies for their police, they could continue the tradition of tree lights along Western, Grand, and maybe their side of 63rd?

http://www.businessinsider.com/whole-foods-new-stores-for-millennials-2015-6

Classen Curve (as well as NHP) has their lights up, but only on the perimeter, not withing the complex itself.

But all together, it's still a very nice display for that area.

You would think CHK would at least do the trees along Western.

A new, very upscale, housing addition is coming, directly north of here on Cumberland Drive.

http://www.oklahoman.com/article/5475696?earlyAccess=true


A blighted street in Nichols Hills will give way to a tight enclave of
million-dollar-plus homes after energy executive Tony Say tears down 23 ramshackle rent houses he owns on Cumberland Drive.
“This exclusive development will offer residents an urban living experience, with the security of a private neighborhood and the convenience of sidewalk access to Nichols Hills Plaza and other Western Avenue businesses and restaurants,” he said. “We are looking forward to providing a high-end, exclusive urban living environment that is unique to the Oklahoma City metro area.

A blighted street in Nichols Hills will give way to a tight enclave of
million-dollar-plus homes after energy executive Tony Say tears down 23 ramshackle rent houses he owns on Cumberland Drive.
“This exclusive development will offer residents an urban living experience, with the security of a private neighborhood and the convenience of sidewalk access to Nichols Hills Plaza and other Western Avenue businesses and restaurants,” he said. “We are looking forward to providing a high-end, exclusive urban living environment that is unique to the Oklahoma City metro area.

no they don't have that. Agave Nectar

no they don't have that. Agave Nectar
Sleep, plupan.

Bye bye Cumberland Drive. We hardly knew ya..

Coach House space being gutted:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/coachhouse050716.jpg

Bittersweet feelings about that.

Bittersweet feelings about that.
+1

Saw today that in addition to Trader Joe's, a Cyclebar, Lily Rain, Rustic Cuff and Pure Barre will be opening in the Plaza.

Saw today that in addition to Trader Joe's, a Cyclebar, Lily Rain, Rustic Cuff and Pure Barre will be opening in the Plaza.

Some of those are going into Classen Curve.

Trying to sort out which ones are going where.

Some of those are going into Classen Curve.

Trying to sort out which ones are going where.

Ok that makes more sense... I was trying to figure out where they were going to go into the Plaza. I don't know much about Pure Barre, but that sounds pretty similar to Barre3 which is already in the Curve.

Pure Barre is owned by a College fraternity brother and his wife. She will be teaching and hosting all of the classes. They have been preparing to open for about 6 months now.
Yes, same concept as Barre3.
They're hiring right now!

http://newsok.com/classen-curve-nichols-hills-plaza-add-new-shops-to-the-mix-in-oklahoma-city/article/5510113

Looks like they issued a press release but didn't return my message or forward it to me.

http://www.encrouteokc.com

http://www.encrouteokc.com

My wife will be excited about this!

Looks like there is serious dirt work going on just south of the Pops / Provision Kitchen part of Nichols Hills Plaza? Is this a building footprint, or is it more parking for Trader Joe's?

I believe this is more surface parking for the shopping center.

I'd say so as well ( there will be a tremendous need for parking with Trader Joe's), but the shape of the site and the fact that it doesn't extend further towards NW 63rd, makes me wonder if it is for additional retail. We shall see....

I'd say so as well ( there will be a tremendous need for parking with Trader Joe's), but the shape of the site and the fact that it doesn't extend further towards NW 63rd, makes me wonder if it is for additional retail. We shall see....

Trader Joe's stores are notorious for tiny parking lots. This will be the best parking for any Trader Joe's I've ever been to, including Fort Worth.

It looked like Ruth Meyers has closed - store is vacant. Their website advertised an inventory reduction sale....Did they move elsewhere or go out of business?

Out of business. It is more and more difficult for small single boutique stores to compete.

Out of business. It is more and more difficult for small single boutique stores to compete.

Do you know anything about why they closed or just speculating?

I do know.

I do know.

Please share.

Went by there tonight and the place is completely cleaned out and empty.

Obviously gone for good.

I saw this blurb in Dave Cathey's 7/5 article in the Oklahoman. I love Fabio Viviani and miss his Chow Ciao series on Yahoo. Are we really getting an Osteria in NH Plaza?? His restaurants in California and Chicago are awesome!

More eats at Nichols Hills Plaza

Nichols Hills Plaza neophyte En Croute hasn't yet unveiled next-door neighbor St. Mark's Chop Room, but owners are already planning an ambitious partnership with celebrity chef Fabio Viviani to add to the fold.

Details are slim for now, but look for plenty of buzz between now and the opening of Osteria in 2018.

Viviani was a contestant on season five of "Top Chef," earning audience favorite honors. He's written three cookbooks and has six restaurant concepts. Osteria, an Italian cuisine concept, is located in the LAX airport in Los Angeles.

I saw this blurb in Dave Cathey's 7/5 article in the Oklahoman. I love Fabio Viviani and miss his Chow Ciao series on Yahoo. Are we really getting an Osteria in NH Plaza?? His restaurants in California and Chicago are awesome!

It's really vague but I took this as Viviani will be involved with the Chop Room somehow when I read it yesterday.

I read it as there is an additional restaurant coming, as St. Mark's will most likely be open this year.

It's really vague but I took this as Viviani will be involved with the Chop Room somehow when I read it yesterday.

That's how I initially read it as well, but upon rereading it, it sounds like Osteria is coming. Probably wishful thinking affecting my reading comprehension, lol.

Yes, pretty sure it meant there will be an Osteria in NH Plaza opening in 2018.

The only other location is in the Delta terminal of the LA airport (LAX). They don't even have a website.

Generally viewed as good but not great food and quite expensive, although that may be due to the airport setting.

Viviani seems to be going the Wolfgang Puck route with loose affiliation with lots of restaurants and hocking all types of products.