They had a flood and had to close for repairs.

They'll reopen soon.

Wife and I noticed on our evening walk that the windows were all covered up and thought it had closed already as well.

Glad to hear that it's still going to be open although with Big Truck next door, I don't really see myself going in there anyway. Lol.

Wife and I noticed on our evening walk that the windows were all covered up and thought it had closed already as well.

Glad to hear that it's still going to be open although with Big Truck next door, I don't really see myself going in there anyway. Lol.

i would guess that within a year you will no loner have big truck as an option ..

i would guess that within a year you will no loner have big truck as an option ..

that would surprise me... i would think that it would be ted's cantina that's more of a risk. in the end, i think the two places appeal to slightly different demographics and so there is room for both, even if they're next door to one another... my guess is that they're both still around by this time next year.

that would surprise me... i would think that it would be ted's cantina that's more of a risk. in the end, i think the two places appeal to slightly different demographics and so there is room for both, even if they're next door to one another... my guess is that they're both still around by this time next year.

the first month teds was open big truck revenue was way way down ..

we will see if that continues .... but Teds taco has a better atmosphere and delivers more food for the same amount of money with bar service ...

This is purely anecdotal but Big Truck looked just as busy as I've seen them before. And that was before Ted's had their flood and had to close temporarily.

Big Truck closing in the next year is approximately as likely as it was that the Binkowski's were planning on building an Uptown Grocery in NE OKC after closing the Smart Saver at 23rd and MLK.

Lol. Big Truck isn't going anywhere. Especially not because of some bastardized chain restaurant that is only trying to capitalize on that corner because Big Truck is so successful.

the first month teds was open big truck revenue was way way down ..

we will see if that continues .... but Teds taco has a better atmosphere and delivers more food for the same amount of money with bar service ...

I vaguely remember you claiming Big Truck would inevitably suffer even before Ted's opened. Who knows (esp with Covid) but BTT has a loyal following.

A little off topic but we've been off topic. When OKC restaurants had to close down last spring a neighbor that was pregnant and craving pizza talked a pizza food truck into parking in front of their house one night. The then posted it on our neighborhood FB page. It did so well we've had food trucks every Thursday night since, weather permitting. I talked to her while waiting last night and she said food truck owners call her now instead of her calling them. Makes not going out much easier.

A little off topic but we've been off topic. When OKC restaurants had to close down last spring a neighbor that was pregnant and craving pizza talked a pizza food truck into parking in front of their house one night. The then posted it on our neighborhood FB page. It did so well we've had food trucks every Thursday night since, weather permitting. I talked to her while waiting last night and she said food truck owners call her now instead of her calling them. Makes not going out much easier.

Yeah, it's something a lot of neighborhood hoa's are doing now. It's a great idea and I'm sure the food trucks love it. We recently lived in Warwick Estates and on food truck night in the clubhouse parking lot people would bring their own chairs and all sit in the lot and eat dinner. It was pretty cool.

My HOA in CO does this, especially in summer. It's very popular then. They tried during cold, dark weather and it wasn't as popular. Most trucks are a bit pricey but also outstanding. We usually have two entree trucks and a desert truck.

First Watch has closed on Memorial along with two locations in Tulsa. The Goldie's Patio Grill location in midtown Tulsa has also closed.

https://tulsaworld.com/entertainment/closed-midtown-goldies-site-sold-first-watch-shutters-all-oklahoma-sites/article_d99329f8-8a99-11eb-b3d4-ef2d6023a396.html#tracking-source=home-trending

First Watch has closed on Memorial along with two locations in Tulsa. The Goldie's Patio Grill location in midtown Tulsa has also closed.

https://tulsaworld.com/entertainment/closed-midtown-goldies-site-sold-first-watch-shutters-all-oklahoma-sites/article_d99329f8-8a99-11eb-b3d4-ef2d6023a396.html#tracking-source=home-trending

First Watch is now just First Bite. It is essentially the same menu.

Lido's closing on 3/31.

Any idea why?

Walked past a couple times over the last week, the chairs are stacked on the tables, but it doesn't look open.

Lido's closing on 3/31.

I saw that Lido's is re-opening. Phew!! That would have been a big loss. If y'all haven't been I highly encourage you to go as soon as it re-opens.

Did Someplace Else close? They've had "Closed for vacation" signs in the windows for weeks now.

Did Someplace Else close? They've had "Closed for vacation" signs in the windows for weeks now.

That's probably anybody's guess. I've tried to eat there three times (never have been) and each time they were closed during their posted hours.

I saw that Lido's is re-opening. Phew!! That would have been a big loss. If y'all haven't been I highly encourage you to go as soon as it re-opens.

Just an FYI that Lido has re-opened under its new ownership! They've been low-key open for the last few days. I haven't had a chance to go yet but people that have have said the food is essentially the same and even many of the same staff. Good news!

That's probably anybody's guess. I've tried to eat there three times (never have been) and each time they were closed during their posted hours.

Can anyone confirm this? Vacation sign was down Saturday but they were still closed. Hope they open back up.

Our local Schlotskys has closed off and on the last couple of weeks with signs up that they'll return to a normal schedule when they can hire sufficient staff.

Haven't eaten at one in decades, but noticed that Grandy's on NW 36th/Lincoln is closed because they didn't pay their taxes.

Classen Curve IHop chained and locked around the front door

Where is there an IHOP in the Classen Curve area? I don't recall an IHOP restaurant in the Classen Curve area at all.

Where is there an IHOP in the Classen Curve area? I don't recall an IHOP restaurant in the Classen Curve area at all.

Not exactly *in* Classen Curve, but there's one on Classen Blvd immediately south of I-44.

I'm sure that's the one. Someone had posted pic on the Next Door App.

Went to Panera on NW Expressway by Baptist and their lobby was closed due to staffing issues. Seems to be the normal more and more these days.....

Haven't eaten at one in decades, but noticed that Grandy's on NW 36th/Lincoln is closed because they didn't pay their taxes.

Oh shame, I used to grab food there. Their cinnamon rolls are divine.

I was at Mexican Radio in the Plaza Friday and I asked the bartender about The Drake and she said they were going to open up in November with changes to the menu.

I was at Mexican Radio in the Plaza Friday and I asked the bartender about The Drake and she said they were going to open up in November with changes to the menu.

Perfect timing, we drove by there a couple of nights ago and were wondering what was going on with them!

En Croute in Nichols Hills Plaza announced its closure last week.

Bravo Italian by Quail Springs had all their lights on this morning including string lights on the patio and signage. The available sign on the side of the building isn’t there anymore. Is this coming back or something else taking that spot?

My wife said that there was a post in the NextDoor App that stated Zarate's was aiming to reopen by the end of October. I am unable to locate any such news on either their FB or Instagram pages, however I thought I would share this information since this place is a fan favorite.

Speaking of unreliable hours, etc. - The Mayan in The Paseo has closed.

Darn - they have been incredibly unpredictable but it was tasty! Hopefully something else will go in quickly.

A tad off topic but even though I think Royal Crab closed some time ago I'm sitting in Twin Peaks parking lot waiting for my wife and I'm picking up Royal Crab wi-fi.

I'm surprised it hasn't been mentioned here yet but Cafe 501 Classen Curve is now permanently closed. They had shuttered the dinner business a little while back so figured this would follow soon thereafter.

En Croute in Nichols Hills Plaza announced its closure last week.

NNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

The baked brie and prosciutto was one of my favorite appetizers in the city.

I saw a post on Next-door that the Jimmys Egg on 16th May has MW (Midwest Wrecking) initials in the window and a sign stating that any vehicles parked on the property after Monday 12/20 would be towed. Does anyone have more info on this?

They are razing the building and rebuilding on the lot about 20 feet east. Will allow for better use of the overall property and a more efficient Jimmy’s Egg. Original building was in the purgatory of smallish size, old design, and mechanical systems that were worn out plus inefficient.

They are razing the building and rebuilding on the lot about 20 feet east. Will allow for better use of the overall property and a more efficient Jimmy’s Egg. Original building was in the purgatory of smallish size, old design, and mechanical systems that were worn out plus inefficient.

Hope they get a new staff too, the current one sucks completely, we walked out after waiting 15 minutes for our food, and they were getting ready to bring out one plate, but not the toast or the other person's plate, yet the plates had been sitting next to the grill for a while and they were getting takeout orders ready, all while there were only about 6 other customers inside the restaurant.

They original Jimmy’s Egg. Embodiment of the American Dream. R.I.P., Loc Le.

They original Jimmy’s Egg. Embodiment of the American Dream. R.I.P., Loc Le.

Yeah, it's pretty sad the bldg is going, to be replaced by one of their generic designs, all so they can add more $$$$ to what they're already raking in by the truckload.

Yeah, it's pretty sad the bldg is going, to be replaced by one of their generic designs, all so they can add more $$$$ to what they're already raking in by the truckload.
The building was a dump and had no remarkable architectural characteristics. Was just old, tired, and cheaply built to start with.

The building was a dump and had no remarkable architectural characteristics. Was just old, tired, and cheaply built to start with.

If it was that cheaply built to start with, how'd it last so long (60+ years, I believe) and is still functional? And the design is inarguably better than what's going to replace it, doesn't have to be "remarkable" for people to want to save it.

I wasn’t really making a case for the building to be retained - though I think it’s a bit more interesting than Rover does…it has a quirky late mid-century thing going on that I kind of like - I was seeing it as bittersweet due to my own sentimentality. I have good memories in that place.

It’s also the original location for a great American immigrant success story. I mean, there are now Jimmy’s Egg restaurants in states other than Oklahoma.

If it was that cheaply built to start with, how'd it last so long (60+ years, I believe) and is still functional? And the design is inarguably better than what's going to replace it, doesn't have to be "remarkable" for people to want to save it.

My guess is literally with wire and duct tape. Last time l was in there, it was so overrun by flies l couldn't finish my meal - and l'm really not squemish.

There was a stir on social media where someone (I assume) affiliated with Leonardo's at NW 178th & Penn, was very upset that one of their nextdoor neighbors was relocating and the landlord was leasing that space to another Mexican restaurant. She was ready to give up and close down. Just two months ago, they were talking about expanding to a larger location and setting up a full bar.

That was almost a week ago, and I haven't heard any more information.

Lemonade House Grill in Edmond has announced they will close permanently on December 23rd.

Lemonade House Grill in Edmond has announced they will close permanently on December 23rd.

I'm not surprised. We went there one time last year and it was very marginal and the service was not very attentive. I had a nice burger, but the rest of the family didn't really care for their meals. We were shocked at their namesake, their assortment of hand made lemonade, was priced very high for one glass with no refills. I drive by there daily and quite frankly when seeing hardly any cars in the lot there I'm surprised it has stayed open as long as it did. Also, one of their biggest issues I think was knowing if they were even open or not. Their windows face the west and every night at supper time the super dark tint prohibited being able to see in. I realize it's a catch-22 with that west-setting sun, but even after sunset the tint is so dark you can't even see in there at night from the road.

did "The Heat" (formerly Humble Pie) close? i'm hearing a rumor of that today at work.

did "The Heat" (formerly Humble Pie) close? i'm hearing a rumor of that today at work.

From their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/theheatpizza


Dear Humble Pie/The Heat Family,
Some of you have already heard that we are closing our doors. NYE (12/31/2021) will be our last day. We have so loved getting to know so many of you over the years and will miss all of you. Many of you have gotten to watch our family grow and our kids grow up and we’ve decided that we need to spend more time with them before they’re grown and gone. We appreciate each and every one of you that have supported us over the last 13 years. Please be aware that due to the pandemic we have been extremely short staffed. As a result, service and bake times will likely take quite a bit longer these last two nights. Thanks for your understanding.
Have a Happy New Year!
With love from The Heard Family

That really sucks. Love that place.

dang. which i had known. i would have made it by there. hadn't gone inside since the pandemic, but had ordered togo a few times.

Unfortunately they did.... We sat through an almost 2 hour wait to get one last Chicago style Confused Crust to go from them the night before they closed.

On the plus side.... I've heard that an employee might be taking over and reopening the place.

We went a lot when it was Humble Pie, but thought it closed and turned into some sort of smoke shop? Wow, totally didn't know it was just a name change. Would have certainly gone had we realized that! It did have some of the best pizza.

that stinks... most important question, is there anywhere else in okc that serves chicago deep dish?

that stinks... most important question, is there anywhere else in okc that serves chicago deep dish?

There are but if you ask if there are any others that serve good Chicago style.... the answer is no.... Or at least I haven't found any.

There are but if you ask if there are any others that serve good Chicago style.... the answer is no.... Or at least I haven't found any.

that is the appropriate answer. i have looked. several server it. none are good Chicago Style

Definitely feels like there’s enough of a market in this city to support at least once place that specializes in Chicago-style