I don't believe that's the case. Theatres are unable to serve beer or alcohol in an auditorium unless the theatre (or controlled balcony) is 21+. It is being lobbied to have all theatre space treated like a restaurant space where you can go with a family, and drink if you are 21+. It is not going to be up for vote in November, but hopeful to be in spring.

The Circle Cinema in Tulsa has served drinks for years.

http://www.circlecinema.com/

The Circle Cinema in Tulsa has served drinks for years.

http://www.circlecinema.com/

Looks similar to OKCMOA's theatre, which also serves drinks. There may be a separate distinction for these theatres? Not sure yet, I'll look more into it.

The Circle Cinema in Tulsa has served drinks for years.

http://www.circlecinema.com/

I did actually find the relevant section in the state laws. It does explicitly state that a motion picture theater can not have a liquor license, except for areas which are 21+ and also serve food. Color me shocked.

I did actually find the relevant section in the state laws. It does explicitly state that a motion picture theater can not have a liquor license, except for areas which are 21+ and also serve food. Color me shocked.

Another example of antiquated liquor laws hindering growth. These theaters are at a stalemate until this law can be reversed, hopefully in the spring.

I can only partially agree with that. Warren has two theaters in Oklahoma selling alcohol (albeit with restrictions). I heard rumors the AMC in Tulsa was looking at alcohol. And Alamo Drafthouse was actively looking for a franchisee for a Tulsa location a few years back. Now yes, the laws certainly would have affected profit and loss estimates for a potential franchisee, but I gather it was market more than regulation that has kept it from happening. Alamo seems to be mainly expanding via franchise out of the Austin market.

It would require Alamo or any other company similar to change their business model though. Not saying the franchisee would be unwilling because, like you said, they've been actively looking, but it's hard to compare to Warren/AMC, etc where alcohol sales would just be an enhancement to their overall model.

Torchy's Tacos, Potbelly Sandwiches coming to Chisholm Creek (http://www.okctalk.com/content.php?r=313-Torchy-s-Tacos-Potbelly-Sandwiches-coming-to-Chisholm-Creek)

With the first Oklahoma location of Torchy's Tacos drawing long lines after last month's opening in Norman's University Town Center, the Austin-based chain has leased another location near Memorial and Penn in the Chisholm Creek complex.


http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/westgate1.jpg


Having recently opened Tract 30 (Fuzzy's, Republic, Sidecar, Yokozuma and others) a mile to the east near Western, Chisholm Creek will soon start construction on the next phase, dubbed Westgate.

In addition to Torchy's, the development will feature a drive-thru Starbucks plus the first Oklahoma location for Potbelly Sandwiches, a national chain with over 400 locations.

Even in the crowded quick-service sandwich market, Potbelly has an enthusiastic following of its own. The closest current locations are in the Dallas area.

Torchy's is also planning a location in the Bryant Square shopping center in Edmond and may add more locations in the OKC area.

Westgate will also include 5,000 additional square feet of lease space.

Chisholm Creek is a massive master-planned development of offices, retail, restaurants, apartments and recreational facilities. In addition to Tract 30, it already includes Top Golf, Cabela's and iFLY with 287 apartments now under construction.



http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/westgate2.jpg


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Torchy's is great! And I wonder if that means that the Starbucks on the corner of the strip shopping center across the street and a bit north will be closing in favor of this standalone that will have drive-thru and more space that the other one currently lacks.

What a day to be alive! I've been begging for a Potbelly's in OKC for 2 years

Torchy's is great! And I wonder if that means that the Starbucks on the corner of the strip shopping center across the street and a bit north will be closing in favor of this standalone that will have drive-thru and more space that the other one currently lacks.

I'm sure this will be the case. I had a strong feeling a new bigger Starbucks with a drive through was going to be built somewhere in Chisholm Creek.

I wasn't expecting this announcement this far west on the property, so I'm really looking forward to the future announcements for the core area of development.

I like that the 3-D rendering includes the inevitable line of cars wrapped around the Starbucks building.

It might have been covered earlier in this thread but does anyone know what is being built right along Memorial, near I-Fly? I think it's just East of I-Fly but that's from memory and it might be just West of I-Fly

When is the anticipated completion date for Westgate? Or start date?

West of I-Fly is the apartment complex.

I like that the 3-D rendering includes the inevitable line of cars wrapped around the Starbucks building.

It might have been covered earlier in this thread but does anyone know what is being built right along Memorial, near I-Fly? I think it's just East of I-Fly but that's from memory and it might be just West of I-Fly

That's to the west and is the apartment complex.

Interesting. That small site is more of less a standalone development, designed to tap into existing traffic on Penn. CC's developers have definitely approached site planning and land use more thoughtfully and creatively than pretty much any suburban retail development previously built in OKC.

Have we any word on when Republic will open in CC? Maybe it would be easier to list what is actually open at this point. I'm looking forward to a lot of the stuff in that development.

When is the anticipated completion date for Westgate? Or start date?

West of I-Fly is the apartment complex.

Thanks! I should follow this development more closely since I live less than 3 miles away and it's going to have good restaurants plus what may turn out to be a good trail system for bicycling. I didn't even know the building that Fuzzy's is in existed.

It's interesting that they're bringing in both Torchy's and Fuzzy's. The concepts are pretty similar, but just enough different and far apart in the development both groups were ok with it.

Yeah, the two are almost a mile apart.

This project is so big they are going to have duplication.

Have we any word on when Republic will open in CC? Maybe it would be easier to list what is actually open at this point. I'm looking forward to a lot of the stuff in that development.

I think so far in the Trac 30 building, only Fuzzy's is open. The nail salon and Yokozuna are opening in September.

I guess they will close the Starbucks about 2 blocks north of this new one then.

Agreed! Love Potbelly's!

Potbellys is awesome - ate there a few times when i was working in St Louis alot last year.

Glad to see Torchy's finally confirmed.

That Starbuck's up the street (on Penn) is a deal to get in and out of quickly, looking forward to this new location.

Maybe this was already announced, but its from their email list:

YOKOZUNA SET TO OPEN NEWEST LOCATION

IN OKLAHOMA CITY'S CHISHOLM CREEK DEVELOPMENT


McNellie’s Group is happy to announce we are opening a Yokozuna in Oklahoma City this fall. It will be located in the Chisholm Creek Development along the northern edge of Oklahoma City. Construction is nearing completion on the new building, which is conveniently located between Memorial and Western. Yokozuna's neighbors in Chisholm Creek will include Top Golf, Republic, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, and Sidecar Barley & Wine Bar, Cabela's, and other retail establishments.

“We are excited to finally open this location in Oklahoma City” said Yokozuna Operating Partner Matt Leland “After seven years in Tulsa, this feels long overdue. We are incredibly happy with the design and construction. It is a fantastic looking restaurant, and by far our largest location. Our rooftop is going to be a great place to dine and enjoy the view. We hope to be open in early October”

Yokozuna OKC will have seating for over 200 people located on three levels with sushi bar, mezzanine, bar, patio, & roof top dining. In addition there are private rooms with seating for 15, 25, & 45 people, perfect for business meetings or private parties.

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Thanks for those!

I'm sorry, what is this structure going to be again? ^

I'm sorry, what is this structure going to be again? ^

Apartments

http://www.okctalk.com/content.php?r=223-Luxury-apartments-planned-for-Chisholm-Creek

This isn't part of Chisholm Creek, but will butt right up against it.

http://www.awesomescreenshot.com/upload//146660/a85074ae-4077-4905-56c0-2a4fa7fbe8e2.png

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This isn't part of Chisholm Creek, but will butt right up against it.

http://www.awesomescreenshot.com/upload//146660/a85074ae-4077-4905-56c0-2a4fa7fbe8e2.png

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http://www.awesomescreenshot.com/upload//146660/6b44264d-9635-4c10-4c69-c6f6642011b5.png

Wow. That looks awful.

Ugh. Home Creations. Not only does it look awful, but it likely won't be built all that well. Except for the parking garage, I assume, it will scream "cheap cheap cheap."

I kinda want to upchuck...

Hopefully, this is just a lousy rendering. The town houses look like a bunch of monopoly hotel pieces stacked together.

Structured parking out near Memorial Road and lots of density.

Not everything that is built in OKC in the next 25 years in key areas is going to be pretty. We need to pick our battles and identify places that can't be done on the cheap and focus on making those areas nice.

While this certainly doesn't look promising architecturally or even in terms of programming, it is indeed dense development situated well away from the core which at this point is probably more welcome than award winning architecture or even quality construction. It will do more for helping OKC appreciate density than anything else, and that's still sorely needed.

If this were presented in Deep Deuce we would all be anticipating a denial from every committee possible. I don't think there's much to worry about. And who knows, maybe it will end up being nicer than the renderings. For sure, those townhomes are a really cool addition and will probably sell for a pretty penny compared to a lot of things in the NW quadrant.

Is there any sort of timeline on that project? I will definitely keep it in mind if I hear people wanting to live in the NW part of the city and can recommend it as a place to buy.

Bumping this thread to see if anyone has heard about movement on leases for The Pointe at Chisholm Creek area (around the "lagoon"). I pass the Now Leasing sign often and was wondering what was going on there.

Bumping this thread to see if anyone has heard about movement on leases for The Pointe at Chisholm Creek area (around the "lagoon"). I pass the Now Leasing sign often and was wondering what was going on there.

My understanding is they are still working with several new-to-market and a couple of local restaurants.

Believe they are trying to get several nailed down before moving forward with that phase.

Thanks, Pete!

Anyone know what all the dirt movement is along Penn next to Discount Tire?

Anyone know what all the dirt movement is along Penn next to Discount Tire?

http://www.okctalk.com/content.php?r=313-Torchy-s-Tacos-Potbelly-Sandwiches-coming-to-Chisholm-Creek

Oh man. This is going to be great!

Thanks Pete.

http://www.okctalk.com/content.php?r=313-Torchy-s-Tacos-Potbelly-Sandwiches-coming-to-Chisholm-Creek

Maybe I've missed it, but with that Starbuck's going in, are we anticipating the close of the one near Golfsmith and Texas Roadhouse?

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt going into Tract 30 next to Fuzzy's.

Only other location is in Edmond at Edmond Road and Santa Fe.

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt going into Tract 30 next to Fuzzy's.

Only other location is in Edmond at Edmond Road and Santa Fe.

That's great news! As much as I love supporting locally owned Orange Leaf, Menchie's is far and away our favorite.

That's great news! As much as I love supporting locally owned Orange Leaf, Menchie's is far and away our favorite.

Well now it will be close and near.

Well now it will be close and near.

Well played! :bow:

Well played! :bow:

Thank ya Sir!

Couple of new developments going here:

http://chisholmcreek.com/property/apex new office building

http://chisholmcreek.com/sites/default/files/styles/850w_scale/public/property-slideshow-images/apex_slide01.jpg?itok=LYowq9Uu

http://chisholmcreek.com/sites/default/files/styles/850w_scale/public/property-slideshow-images/apex_slide03.jpg?itok=IKP3CDpb

http://chisholmcreek.com/sites/default/files/styles/850w_scale/public/property-slideshow-images/apex_slide02.jpg?itok=gQu4TAMN

new Midfirst ATM*

http://chisholmcreek.com/tenant/midfirst-bank-atm

You know the testosterone fueled gorillas that can hit a ball over that fence are going to be aiming for that building!

And they'll hit a few cars in the process :mad:

Pretty buildings.

I also like the giant led screen facing the golfers. Nice touch.

new Midfirst ATM*

http://chisholmcreek.com/tenant/midfirst-bank-atm
Forget about all the other stuff. This is what's gonna make this area great right here.

http://i.imgur.com/R6P7dLj.jpg

you're right. this is a very chic ATM. one of the best i've ever seen West of the Mississippi.


Forget about all the other stuff. This is what's gonna make this area great right here.

http://i.imgur.com/R6P7dLj.jpg

http://chisholmcreek.com/sites/default/files/styles/850w_scale/public/property-slideshow-images/apex_slide03.jpg?itok=IKP3CDpb

The density this is creating is beyond anything I ever imagined would go in the OKC suburbs. Not to mention the aesthetic design. Impressed.

this looks awesome

Foundations going in for Westgate, the center along Penn that will be home to Torchy's, Starbucks and Potbelly:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/cc020317.jpg

Went and checked out the Sidecar at Chisholm Creek on Thursday for lunch. It was fairly quiet as it was a little chilly ut but the patio there is fantastic. Same set up as Sidecar downtown with small inside bar area but has a garage door that opens to a huge patio overlooking Top Golf. This place will be great on nice days. Drinks were great and the Boursin Mushrooms were fantastic.

Yes, was at the new Sidecar earlier this week and tried the mushrooms, spinach dip and bruschetta and all were excellent.

They were pretty busy for a Tuesday night.

When the weather gets nice, this place is going to be bumping.