Red-hot Paseo to get another ambitious restaurant and bar (http://www.okctalk.com/content.php?r=486-Red-hot-Paseo-to-get-another-ambitious-restaurant-and-bar)

The sleeping giant that was the Paseo Arts District – which for years sat relatively idle as other urban areas such as The Plaza and Midtown received considerable attention – is suddenly buzzing with activity.


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Add OSO to the ever-growing list of new places either open, start construction or will be coming soon to the character-rich enclave.

OSO is another Paseo venture of Humankind Hospitality which operates the Picasso Cafe and The Other Room and recently started construction on the ambitious Frida / Daley (http://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=43517) complex.

Humankind head Shaun Fiaccone describes OSO as an elevated taqueria, with craft tacos, traditional Mexican side dishes and a creative cocktail menu.

As much as food and drink the setting in the Pueblo at Paseo complex will be a star, with a large u-shaped bar dominating the interior and opening to an elaborate patio featuring a partially-covered trellis and water feature.


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Along with recently-opened Scratch (http://www.okctalk.com/content.php?r=415-Norman-s-Scratch-plus-2-more-restaurants-set-to-open-in-Paseo-project) and Buttermilk Southern Sliders (http://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=43709), OSO will offer the third large patio in the complex, all with a unique appeal.

Fiaccone is planning on the great vibe of the patio to carry through to the interior and create a light, bright, airy and fun atmosphere for both lunch and dinner.

AHMM is responsible for the architecture and design work and Modus Construction will be handling construction for local developer Jeremy Foraker who owns the Pueblo complex.


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The Humankind Hospitality group includes chef Ryan Parrott, Martina Storie, Kim Dansereau and Kindt Myers.

OSO hopes to be open by mid-August.


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It’s a sleeping giant!

It’s a sleeping giant!

No more!

Looks awesome. I had thought that space was going to be used by a coffee shop/wine bar. Did those plans die out before Oso came in or am I thinking of a different location?

Looks awesome. I had thought that space was going to be used by a coffee shop/wine bar. Did those plans die out before Oso came in or am I thinking of a different location?

Originally, another operator was going to open a craft cocktail bar. This is a big step-up from what was previously planned.

in that first rendering there are 4 bald men and only 2 men with a fuller head of hair. this seems discriminatory against non-balds

in that first rendering there are 4 bald men and only 2 men with a fuller head of hair. this seems discriminatory against non-balds

Let them have this.

Please let us have this. We have a hard enough time as it is.

What became of the Frida restaurant concept? I was hoping for a more expansive Mexican offering because I’m fairly nonplussed by Barrios and I still believe there is room for a rock star Mexican eatery in this town. I love tacos too but craft tacos seems like it has been done with mixed results elsewhere.

Frida is under construction right now at the SW corner of Paseo and Walker.

What became of the Frida restaurant concept? I was hoping for a more expansive Mexican offering because I’m fairly nonplussed by Barrios and I still believe there is room for a rock star Mexican eatery in this town. I love tacos too but craft tacos seems like it has been done with mixed results elsewhere.

It's Southwestern cuisine, not Mexican.

Let them have this.


Please let us have this. We have a hard enough time as it is.

the Men In Blazers are going to love this place

This place looks amazing, but I won’t be frequenting an establishment where men regularly (or even irregularly) wear cowboy hats at the dinner table.

This place looks amazing, but I won’t be frequenting an establishment where men regularly (or even irregularly) wear cowboy hats at the dinner table.

Do you think he's with that young couple? Or is he just meandering around, drink in hand, sitting down and inserting himself into other people's conversations?

Also IS THAT BLAKE GRIFFIN RIGHT BEHIND HIM?!?!?

^^^^^^^^
Excellent point; really doesn’t look like he’s a part of that or any other group. The lady seems to be politely humoring him but I think her dude is looking for a manager.

There are lots of white people in those renderings.

Have all the other spaces in the Pueblo project been leased? I assume most of the smaller locations above Oso will be art gallery related. I think I saw there was a CBD store up top.

Have all the other spaces in the Pueblo project been leased? I assume most of the smaller locations above Oso will be art gallery related. I think I saw there was a CBD store up top.

They were all leased but not sure what happened to Herban Garden which was supposed to go on the far south end.

Others:

Scractch
Buttermilk
Braid Creative
Camp Pixel
Smash Bangles (jewelry)
EB Gallery (photography)

They were all leased but not sure what happened to Herban Garden which was supposed to go on the far south end.

Others:

Scractch
Buttermilk
Braid Creative
Camp Pixel
Smash Bangles (jewelry)
EB Gallery (photography)

Herban Garden was open when I was at Scratch last week.

This place looks amazing, but I won’t be frequenting an establishment where men regularly (or even irregularly) wear cowboy hats at the dinner table.

Miss Manners tells us it's OK to keep your hat on while lounging in an outdoor patio space. I'm more annoyed by the girl on her cell phone.

I've heard this place is supposed to be open by the end of the month, can anyone confirm?

Took these photos on Friday night during the Art Walk.
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Oso stands for "Bear" in Spanish. I wonder if there was any intent in the naming? Yay for the follicle-y challenged to get a represent in a rendering.

Took these photos on Friday night during the Art Walk.
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That is looking pretty sharp.

They are now open.

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Here is a great overview and pictorial from the Gazette:

https://www.okgazette.com/oklahoma/oso-good/Content?oid=4824105

In. They had me at "Tacos".

I visited with a group of coworkers last week. We all chose various "Pick 2 Tacos" and everyone enjoyed their order. I can personally recommend the cheeseburger tacos, but brisket, baja fish, grilled chicken and chorizo were all hits with the others. The corn tortillas may be my favorite in town. They're slightly thicker than usual yet still light. Service was quick, the staff was friendly and the interior looks very good.

I'll echo the positive comments here and elsewhere. Went last night and really loved it. The chips and queso was great, with a huge number of freshly-fried chips. We tried the sweet potato, cauliflower, and mushroom tacos and enjoyed all three. The sides of rice and especially the beans were delicious -- not sure why the beans taste slightly different than most I've had, but it is for the better. Given the cool vibe, good service and plentiful vegetarian options I suspect this is going to become a staple in our rotation right away.

When I saw "Oso" on here I was thinking of the guy behind the old Oso Motors by Quail Creek Bank back in the late 90's.

I love this place, I have been for lunch once and brunch twice.
Food is great and service very good, last two times my friend and I have sat at the bar and tried recommendations of the bartender Jordan- all of which have been excellent.
They have a very cool patio that will be awesome in the warmer months, they have heaters over the tables outside but I haven't seen them turned on- I'm sure they would if I asked.
Only thing to complain about would be drink prices, you always expect to pay more for a drink at a trendy new place but $5 for a Victoria*? C'mon! Haha


*(Hamms equivalent that somewhere like Goodtimes sells for $2)