I hope it's not Saint's. The attitudinal staff there is just about unbearable. I've quit going there except to see musical acts that are special to me.

I hope it's not Saint's. The attitudinal staff there is just about unbearable. I've quit going there except to see musical acts that are special to me.

I love the staff! Always a good time! Feels a lot more like a tighter-knit neighborhood bar than Empire or the Mule.

My money is on Empire.

They are killing it in the Plaza and the two patios are an integral part of their whole operation, as they would be at this spot as well.

Plus you don't generally need much kitchen space to make quick pizzas. It is about moving product quickly and cheaply.

This place is screaming Empire or some other pizza parlor deal.

so money.

Hey, it just became a little more likely because I have big dogs which wouldn't otherwise work in that district.


Seriously, this bar/dog park may become the greatest pickup spot in the state for dog lovers!

Actually, the Chisholm Creek developers mentioned on twitter a week ago that they were in Dallas "#prospecting" a place called Mutts Canine Cantina (www.muttscantina.com) that is a combo restaurant/dog park. If they could lure something like that to Chisholm Creek, that might give the bar/dog park some competition for best pick up spot for dog lovers!


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Just learned it's The Mule that is going to operate the restaurant and bar in this project.

Just learned it's The Mule that is going to operate the restaurant and bar in this project.
Awesome, that's a great fit.

Are the other tenants known yet?

When is OKSea supposed to be up and running?

It is just what I heard. Parking won't be as open when Aloft, Urban Johnnies, Dental 32, and the Mosaic ground space open. I am sure that there could be a way to share parking somewhere and on street parking will likely have an open spot at most times (definitely a block over by the Brownstones).

Oklahoman's are going to have to transition to walking a block or so to have a Class A experience in Deep Deuce.

This is going to be the case but there are also other issues with the parking in Deep Deuce at this point. The operators of both the Aloft and Urban Johnnie have instructed their staff to not use their parking garages, instead telling them to park on the streets east of their establishments. Once you add up waitstaff, bartenders, kitchen employees, and cleaning crews, the number is quite staggering. They take up all of the parking on 2nd from Walnut to Russel M. Perry and north on Central between 2nd and 3rd. This has made it to where the customers, not the employees, are having to walk 2-3 blocks just to frequent local establishments.

The entire district needs to get together and set guidelines for employee parking as to make a better experience for the customers.

This is going to be the case but there are also other issues with the parking in Deep Deuce at this point. The operators of both the Aloft and Urban Johnnie have instructed their staff to not use their parking garages, instead telling them to park on the streets east of their establishments. Once you add up waitstaff, bartenders, kitchen employees, and cleaning crews, the number is quite staggering. They take up all of the parking on 2nd from Walnut to Russel M. Perry and north on Central between 2nd and 3rd. This has made it to where the customers, not the employees, are having to walk 2-3 blocks just to frequent local establishments.

The entire district needs to get together and set guidelines for employee parking as to make a better experience for the customers.

I agree. Some of the Aloft/Johnnies employees have taken to parking along 3rd street as well, making it very hard for guests to park near my apartment. The establishments need to work that into their planning.

Well, there's a giant Bricktown parking lot (behind Skinny Slims) that just needs better connection to be used by more people, right?

Well, there's a giant Bricktown parking lot (behind Skinny Slims) that just needs better connection to be used by more people, right?

Yup.

DD right now is basically the "free parking" that everyone in DD and Bricktown use. I know some UJ employees park in the level garage. But with all the new business going in (Maywood lofts, OKSea, Aloft, UJ, Clark building dentist office) There is no parking on weekends essentially. Which is fine, but I can see it deterring the lazy customers.

THey need to work out a deal witht he Bricktown Parking lot that dankrutka mentioned for employees, at least. And yes, official stairs up the hill and over the track. The DD mystery bridge is becoming pretty rickety.

Just learned it's The Mule that is going to operate the restaurant and bar in this project.

Thats awesome, I had heard they were looking for at some options for a new concept... guess they found it.

For those who doubt the viability of using shipping containers for stuff like this, here's a really cool link to shipping container homes. I love them! This Old Crate Seems Abandoned, But Look Inside And You'll Find A Ravishing Home! (http://news.distractify.com/culture/it-looks-rusty-but-inside-this-shipping-container-is-a-stunning-home/?v=1)

Did anyone go to the meeting last night? I wanted to but totally forgot!

I didn't know where else to put this but here are a few pre-fab homes. One trend I think we will see more in the future.

https://homes.yahoo.com/photos/ready-made-residences-14-coolest-slideshow-222215571/

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This is so cool

Some new renderings of this project. Building permit is filed and should be approved soon.



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So cool!

So cool!
Huge win for the neighborhood

What is with that painting and why is that girl staring at it like that?

She's proly all like... "Damm, that's girl's so hot got to sit down for a minute a retain my cool"

Work should be starting very soon on this project; probably in about two weeks.

Heck yes. Cannot wait. This project will help raise the bar for creative design in Oklahoma. Shipping containers are a very progressive statement for Deep Deuce, and this will definitely be an eyebrow raiser. Let's get this show on the road!

This site is still quiet.

This site is still quiet.
Yes, the construction trailer from Aloft is still sitting on the site. I wonder when they'll remove it.

Yes, the construction trailer from Aloft is still sitting on the site. I wonder when they'll remove it.

The trailer is not from Aloft, its from Mosaic.

The trailer is not from Aloft, its from Mosaic.

If that's the case, it's not going anywhere soon.

I noticed tonight that the fence they had up is down now.

This can't happen soon enough for me.....

Me either. I am very excited about this.

I hope they get going and move fast, otherwise they are going to completely miss the summer.

It may already be too late for that but I'm hoping this style of construction means they can get everything up and running quickly.

I hope they get going and move fast, otherwise they are going to completely miss the summer.

It may already be too late for that but I'm hoping this style of construction means they can get everything up and running quickly.

You would think a lot of it could be done offsite and then simply assembled.

Also, Richard owns other land in Deep Deuce to which the construction trailer could be relocated.

You would think a lot of it could be done offsite and then simply assembled.

Right, but they still have to grade the land, lay foundations and hardscape, run utilities, hook everything up and then get all the necessary inspections and permits.

They need to get going.

Right, but they still have to grade the land, lay foundations and hardscape, run utilities, hook everything up and then get all the necessary inspections and permits.

They need to get going.

Time is dwindling for me to enjoy a beer while my dog harasses much larger dogs....

C'mon now. Knit your dog a sweater and wear some mittens and a beanie while drinking your beer. Don't be a quitter.

For a pop-up type concept, this is taking quite a bit of time to "pop".

Just learned they expect to start site work in about 2 weeks (I know, I know -- heard this two weeks ago) but they've already done a lot of work on the containers.

I believe there has been delays with the building permit for some reason.

C'mon now. Knit your dog a sweater and wear some mittens and a beanie while drinking your beer. Don't be a quitter.

My wife has a wide array of winter clothing for the dog.

Sweet, you're set then!

The Mosaic trailer has been removed and it looks like some dirt work has started.

http://i.imgur.com/clcgl9i.jpg

That happened today because the trailer was there this morning when I drove by.

The construction fence appears to be going up!

The construction fence is up and there are now stakes on the site. they continue to move forward on the project.

I was told yesterday that they don't expect their first tenants to be open until after the first of the year.

Wow.....

Well so much for enjoying the crisp fall weather that is still warm enough to be outside, especially for the dog park/bar/mule -- whatever it is.

I was told yesterday that they don't expect their first tenants to be open until after the first of the year.

6th Months to put some crates up and build out a total of 3,600 sq ft.?!

This is a Bradshaw product, no?

I was told yesterday that they don't expect their first tenants to be open until after the first of the year.

That's really confusing and disappointing.

I certainly don't have the facts but it may also be a tenant issue. Especially if it is retail. May just be better to wait until after the holidays. Just a thought.

Retail better until after the holidays?

Under very specific circumstances, I could maybe see that…but a small business that's likely had at least a year to put their plan together.

They have had complications with the permits / construction plans.

And it's not just a simple matter of stacking up containers then flipping a switch... There will be foundations, paving, utilities and tenant finish out.

Keep in mind this is not a one container per tenant situation. The restaurant / bar will span at least three containers, have a full kitchen, etc.

I have detailed plans I can post later that will better illustrate the complexity.

My company ran into the same complications with permitting on a pre-fabricated building that we were going to use for offices. It took us seven months and a lot of extra expenses to get it approved. The city is very strict when you try to put these type of buildings up in densely populated area. Don't forget that we live in tornado alley, and these types of buildings can turn into missiles in the right weather conditions.

They have had complications with the permits / construction plans.

And it's not just a simple matter of stacking up containers then flipping a switch... There will be foundations, paving, utilities and tenant finish out.

Keep in mind this is not a one container per tenant situation. The restaurant / bar will span at least three containers, have a full kitchen, etc.

I have detailed plans I can post later that will better illustrate the complexity.

Are they doing pre-assembly offsite like Bleu Garten?

Seems this concept is spreading all over.'Pawn Stars' TV Star Plans Stores Near Famous Shop - ABC News (http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/pawn-stars-tv-star-plans-stores-famous-shop-24753745)

They *finally* had their building permit issued yesterday, so real work should be starting very soon.

There are a bunch of containers sitting in a yard off of W. Sheridan past Western, near the eastern terminus for the new Boulevard approach to downtown. They are all white, but have openings cut into them in several places. I've been wondering if these were the containers for this project.

There are a bunch of containers sitting in a yard off of W. Sheridan past Western, near the eastern terminus for the new Boulevard approach to downtown. They are all white, but have openings cut into them in several places. I've been wondering if these were the containers for this project.

Could also be for the Oklahoma Contemporary project.