In fairness to the OP, the wait staff at Royal Bavaria dress in more traditional German clothing; so asking that Fassler do the same isn't too far a stretch.

I think it's hokey. Will the male waitstaff wear lederhosen?

I don't think it's likely those outfits would be considered for the OKC Fassler. First, I tend to agree that such an outfit is both a bit hokey and objectifies women. Second, those outfits would be quite the departure from the vibe of the Tulsa Fassler Hall and pretty much all other McNellie's group concepts. I'm pretty sure they were just drawing from a German pub archetype to bring attention to the place.

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Exactly.

They don't wear anything like that at the Tulsa Fassler Hall and hokey is not Elliott Nelson's style.

Also, remember that Fassler will share a kitchen and perhaps some staff with Dust Bowl Lanes.

I think it's hokey. Will the male waitstaff wear lederhosen?

Well I wouldn't complain about that.

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Exactly.

They don't wear anything like that at the Tulsa Fassler Hall and hokey is not Elliott Nelson's style.

Also, remember that Fassler will share a kitchen and perhaps some staff with Dust Bowl Lanes.

...but the staff at Dust Bowl WILL be dressed as a Great Depression-era Okie. Including dirty clothes/ sense of impotent rage and desperation that comes from watching your children go hungry/ nasty body odor.

I <3 Elliott Nelson.

Will the Dust Bowl be manual scoring for bowling like Tulsa?

I think it's hokey. Will the male waitstaff wear lederhosen?

If I could still fit in the lederhosen my parents got me when I was a kid, I'd totally show up in it. Thank god I'm too big!

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Exactly.

They don't wear anything like that at the Tulsa Fassler Hall and hokey is not Elliott Nelson's style.

Also, remember that Fassler will share a kitchen and perhaps some staff with Dust Bowl Lanes.

I do realize that this is not their theme.

I also realize that there are themed places of business out there that do exist with this concept.

I was just going along with the theory of it being cool if that's what the group did AND I realize they don't do that.

It was just fun like speculating on what's really going to be on the Stage Center pad.

Wouldn't mind the traditional German wear for the servers during Oktoberfest…

Speaking of, unless they get going quick, they're going to miss this year :-(

Wouldn't mind the traditional German wear for the servers during Oktoberfest…

Speaking of, unless they get going quick, they're going to miss this year :-(
Yeah, we can call it Oktober Sexeizt Fest!

Well I wouldn't complain about that.

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I hope the waitresses dress in those german girl clothes.

+1

I <3 Elliott Nelson.

Will the Dust Bowl be manual scoring for bowling like Tulsa?

Yes

These are all from the Fitzsimmons Architecture Facebook page.



Outdoor portion of beer garden facing south; you can see the size and also a peak at the skyline:
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Outdoor beer garden looking northeast:
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Inside Fassler looking south (skyline views should be great):
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Inside Fassler looking north:
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Stairs leading down to Dust Bowl:
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Dust Bowl space looking north:
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Stairs outside of Dust Bowl leading up to Fassler Hall (looking north):
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From the Fitzsimmons Architects Facebook page:

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somehow I'm on their email list - must be getting closer...

Coming this fall to Midtown OKC

FASSLER HALL & DUST BOWL OKC
It's coming, and we can hardly wait! But before we can open, we need a roster of awesome employees. Interested? Head to McNellie's OKC at 1100 Classen Drive, and fill out an application. Just note on your form which location you are applying for. We can't wait to meet you!

Fall will likely not happen. What is the holdup on this project? When is the week of opening, Mr. Nelson?

Tulsa.

Is that a demand? You're demanding an answer?

Fall will likely not happen. What is the holdup on this project? When is the week of opening, Mr. Nelson?

Tulsa.

What source do you have that Fall won't happen? It seems to be progressing nicely.

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https://www.flickr.com/photos/williamhider/sets/72157647552934410/

From Fitzsimmons Archtiects FB page:

Most of these are from Dust Bowl. Note the veined mirrors, ala R&J Lounge and Supper Club (and half the dining rooms from the 1970's):



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And these are from Fassler Hall:



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Please, please tell me interior design isn't going back to wood paneling and veined mirror tiles. That may be one of the ugliest periods in interior design of all time. I see this happening in other cities in a few places, but not as a trend. This is like having escargot as a main course...great as an appetizer but not meant to be the entree.

Please, please tell me interior design isn't going back to wood paneling and veined mirror tiles. That may be one of the ugliest periods in interior design of all time. I see this happening in other cities in a few places, but not as a trend. This is like having escargot as a main course...great as an appetizer but not meant to be the entree.

Unly indeed. But I can certainly appreciate going all-in with the 70's era theme. I'm really interested in how this turns out.

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But I can certainly appreciate going all-in with the 70's era theme.

Not me, I survived the 70s once, I don't want to do it again.

I have noticed a for lease sign on the building when I drive by. so is there additional space downstairs on the east for another tennant?

I have noticed a for lease sign on the building when I drive by. so is there additional space downstairs on the east for another tennant?

I was wondering the same thing.

I have noticed a for lease sign on the building when I drive by. so is there additional space downstairs on the east for another tennant?

Yes, the entire eastern half of the building is for lease; that was always part of the plan.

http://www.okctalk.com/attachments/development-buildings/4415d1379348897-fassler-hall-dust-bowl-fassler1.jpg

I'm not sure how I missed that. Any idea what is going to go in there?

I'm not sure how I missed that. Any idea what is going to go in there?

I don't think they've leased any of that space yet.

I guess I missed that as well. I had convinced myself that the west side was Dust bowl and the east side was Fassler Hall. thanks for the clarification

Is this still on track to be opened before the end of the year? To me it still seems like they have a ways to go.

The finished product probably will look different but right now it looks like a building but underneath a freeway overpass.

The finished product probably will look different but right now it looks like a building but underneath a freeway overpass.

Glad I'm not the only one who thought that. It looks very stark and uninviting to me.

More photos from October 7 2014

https://www.flickr.com/photos/williamhider/sets/72157648173217439/

From the Fitzsimmons Architects FB Page:

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Do they have an opening date yet? I can't wait for this to get finished.

Call me slow but what's the Turner Construction area across the street?

Call me slow but what's the Turner Construction area across the street?

Staging area for the St. Anthony Expansion project.

Is anyone else 'iffy' about the design. Every time is see it, I just question whether or not I like it. I can't make up my mind.

I really, really love it.

I love the mid-century references, especially because there is a lot of it in the area.

Plus, it's different than anything else in town.

I'd bet my mortgage this turns out to be a monster hit.

I'd bet my mortgage this turns out to be a monster hit.

I'm with you there. OKC's never seen anything like it. It will be the hottest spot in Midtown.

The combination of a relatively huge indoor/outdoor beer garden with live music and also a retro bowling lounge...

They are going to pack them in.


Soon, you'll have the uber-popular McNellies, Fassler/Dust Bowl, Bleu Garten, R&J, Broadway 10 and Sidecar all in a row. Midtown is on the verge of greatness.

I really, really love it.

I love the mid-century references, especially because there is a lot of it in the area.

Plus, it's different than anything else in town.

I'd bet my mortgage this turns out to be a monster hit.

I love it too. I can't wait for it to open.

BTW, I bet there was an objective to keep the roof line flat and low because Midtown Renaissance also owns the property directly north and I'm sure there was some thought given to preserving views of downtown, which will be great even from the second level (Fassler Hall); so you'll know they'll be good from that property to the north as well.

I have universally loved the work of Brian Fitzsimmons, both the renovations and the new. So, I really look forward to seeing all the final touches go in, because only then do you get the full picture.

I really look forward to seeing the Francis Apartments, another Fitzsimmons design that looks very cool in a completely different way.

KFOR's update with video.

?Lebowski? style bowling alley and beer garden in the works in Midtown | KFOR.com (http://kfor.com/2014/11/06/lebowski-style-bowling-alley-and-beer-garden-in-the-works-in-midtown/)

A view from the north end of the building.

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The yellow "mesh" and wood siding started going up yesterday. Didn't have time to snap a pic.

Their FB page says they are only "two weeks away". Looks like they want to be open by Thanksgiving:

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Here are a few pictures from inside Dust Bowl.

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That's cool. I can't wait to hang out here.

Two weeks seems ambitious, but it is good to hear that they are going to hit (or come close to) their December opening target. I'm excited to see this place. Dust Bowl is some of my Tulsa friends favorite place to go, typically not even to bowl.

It may be a situation where Fassler opens first, then Dust Bowl later.

Fassler looks pretty close to complete and the shared kitchen is located in their space.

It may be a situation where Fassler opens first, then Dust Bowl later.

Fassler looks pretty close to complete and the shared kitchen is located in their space.

True, the bowling lanes couldn't possibly be ready that soon.

It was elbow to elbow workers on the inside here yesterday. Not much on the outside but inside looked crazy busy getting this finished.

Anyone know the updated or estimated completion or opening date?

Fassler Hall's FB page said "two weeks away" yesterday.

Is anyone else 'iffy' about the design. Every time is see it, I just question whether or not I like it. I can't make up my mind.

I will probably wind up not liking the design, but who really cares what I think and it'll still be the hottest bar in okc in the hottest area. Shut up and take my money.