I hate the term "Chicago style" - too much room for interpretation. Looking for Deep Dish Pizza. Period. Humble Pie was decent but small pizzas at a high price. Hard to believe you can't get deep dish pizza in OKC....

Chicago Style = Deep Dish

Only room for interpretation is what toppings you put on it.

Chicago Style = Deep Dish

= casserole. Not pizza.

= casserole. Not pizza.

Hey, them's fightin' words! :lol2:

In all seriousness, The Heat/Humble Pie will be SORELY missed and I'm very sad to see them go. I didn't hear about the closing night or else I would totally have been there. I hope that perhaps one of the other purveyors of Chicago foodstuffs in town might be able to take up the deep-dish pizza mantle... or that somehow, if we're very lucky, we could convince a place like Lou Malnati's to open here (hey, when buttercrust is on the line, a boy can dream, right?).

Hey, them's fightin' words! :lol2:

In all seriousness, The Heat/Humble Pie will be SORELY missed and I'm very sad to see them go. I didn't hear about the closing night or else I would totally have been there. I hope that perhaps one of the other purveyors of Chicago foodstuffs in town might be able to take up the deep-dish pizza mantle... or that somehow, if we're very lucky, we could convince a place like Lou Malnati's to open here (hey, when buttercrust is on the line, a boy can dream, right?).

Maybe Malnati's has gotten better, but their crust was a pale shadow of its former self last time we were up there (many years ago), and it used to be the best in the area - beating Uno, Due, Gino's, Giordano's for us. But it'd still be good to have one here. :)

Maybe Malnati's has gotten better, but their crust was a pale shadow of its former self last time we were up there (many years ago), and it used to be the best in the area - beating Uno, Due, Gino's, Giordano's for us. But it'd still be good to have one here. :)

My top two would be Lou's or Giordano's - but heck I'd gladly welcome any of the Chicago standards to town. Lou's has become something of a regional chain, with 60 locations in the Chicagoland area alone, so it wouldn't surprise me if maybe the restaurant was just having an off-night? I can totally see how disappointing that'd be though. The last time I got to experience them was about 6 months before the pandemic started, from the Crystal Lake location, and it was every bit as good as I remembered it - though that's just one point in time from one location. The hubby is from the area though and he didn't seem to notice anything off, for what it's worth.

My top two would be Lou's or Giordano's - but heck I'd gladly welcome any of the Chicago standards to town. Lou's has become something of a regional chain, with 60 locations in the Chicagoland area alone, so it wouldn't surprise me if maybe the restaurant was just having an off-night? I can totally see how disappointing that'd be though. The last time I got to experience them was about 6 months before the pandemic started, from the Crystal Lake location, and it was every bit as good as I remembered it - though that's just one point in time from one location. The hubby is from the area though and he didn't seem to notice anything off, for what it's worth.

OK, cool, good to hear - we had ordered frozen from them a couple of times and the last time wasn't as good as the first (which was surprisingly close to being in the restaurant), and then had the not-as-good in-person one. Didn't know they had that many now, and yeah, would agree about any of them coming here (our faves are Giordano's and Lou's too)...

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

That is a shame but I do not blame the Heard Family for wanting to close down so they spend time with their family before they are gone

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.

I do not know if that is on the plus side because an employee could reopen the place and change the menu and food, I honestly rather have it shut down for good

Drove by and it looks like Pizza Planet on the SW corner of NW 16th and May closed. The sign was down. Not sure when I closed, but I had it a few times and enjoyed it.

The Sonic on meridian is boarded up and closed

The Sonic on meridian is boarded up and closed

They had a small fire on the inside and will be fixing that damage and reopening.

They had a small fire on the inside and will be fixing that damage and reopening.

Where on Meridian would this be?

Where on Meridian would this be?

1900 S. Meridian.

The Fixx in Edmond announced they are closing. Really a bummer, they had excellent burgers!

They had a small fire on the inside and will be fixing that damage and reopening.
I drive by there daily. I wondered what was up. They're always very busy.

The Fixx in Edmond announced they are closing. Really a bummer, they had excellent burgers!

Why are they closing?

The Fixx in Edmond announced they are closing. Really a bummer, they had excellent burgers!

This is a shame. Have they announced their last day of service? Where did you see this?

This is a shame. Have they announced their last day of service? Where did you see this?

This Saturday is their last day

I saw it posted by them on the Edmond Foodies page on FB. They didnt specify a reason on why they were closing.

Grill on the Hill in Capitol Hill has announced they will be closing; the owners have decided to retire. Per their Facebook page, their final day of business is Friday, April 1, 2022. Wish this was only an April Fools joke - but I know their retirement is well deserved. They appear to be considering offers to buy the restaurant, though, so maybe the Grill will eventually reopen?

Centre Bistro at the Museum Cafe closed today. This is in the downtown OKC Art Museum. Their FB page posted this just a few minutes ago.

Centre Bistro at the Museum Cafe closed today. This is in the downtown OKC Art Museum. Their FB page posted this just a few minutes ago.

That's at least the third restaurant to fail at that spot. Bummer.

That's at least the third restaurant to fail at that spot. Bummer.

Wasn't it meant to be temporary? Or was that the iteration before this one?

Wasn't it meant to be temporary? Or was that the iteration before this one?

There was a pop-up type of thing by Patro.

That wasn't one of the 3.

Unless there is something on at the Civic Center, the Museum Cafe always gets forgotten.

There was a pop-up type of thing by Patro.

That wasn't one of the 3.

Unless there is something on at the Civic Center, the Museum Cafe always gets forgotten.

We ate at the first one a few times when we visited the museum and it was really good (venison was fantastic) and were sad to see that one go, it wasn't the same after that, but we still went a couple of times after it changed.

The Museum Cafe used to be one of our favorite places back in the day.

Grill on the Hill in Capitol Hill has announced they will be closing; the owners have decided to retire. Per their Facebook page, their final day of business is Friday, April 1, 2022. Wish this was only an April Fools joke - but I know their retirement is well deserved. They appear to be considering offers to buy the restaurant, though, so maybe the Grill will eventually reopen?

It could reopen but I doubt it will be the same anymore with new owners

Leonardo's at NW 178th & Penn has closed permanently. The owner posted on Facebook, citing family issues as the reason.

We only ate there a handful of times, but my wife LOVED their green salsa & chips, and from our private neighborhood Facebook group, they have a lot of fans and there was usually a good number of cars in the parking lot.

So far, that's two restaurants (Leonardo's and the chicken place next door) closing and one (Mei Shi, taking up two units) never opening in that strip mall. I was told that what would have been Mei Shi is opening as a different Asian restaurant but he didn't know when or the style of food. I haven't heard any more about The Chosen Juan taqueira opening.

Looks like may have ben closed for awhile but didn't realize the Taco Mayo on Classen had closed.

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At least six months, possibly closer to a year. Even before the pandemic service was fairly abysmal in that location, which in my opinion is the factor that has taken down most of the (what should be can’t-miss) fast food establishments on or near NW 23rd.

I suspect - but don’t know for sure - that most of the closures of places like Arby’s, KFC, Bueno and Mayo have been corporate stores that were treated like backwaters based on out-of-date historical and demographic data.

In many cases the day-to-day management of all of those places seemed to left up to the hourly employees, and at the end of each I noticed basic business aspects going awry such as cleanliness, failure to turn on outdoor signs (this is HUGE), running out of core ingredients early in evening (“sorry, we’re out of taco meat” or “chicken won’t be up for 20 minutes”), not responding to customers arriving in drive-thru, even early closure vs posted hours.

Every time I was at the window at that Mayo I had to avoid looking through the window lest I question my own life choices even more than I was already doing. Business owners who don’t keep their eye on the ball…ultimately go out of business.

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At least six months, possibly closer to a year. Even before the pandemic service was fairly abysmal in that location, which in my opinion is the factor that has taken down most of the (what should be can’t-miss) fast food establishments on or near NW 23rd.

I suspect - but don’t know for sure - that most of the closures of places like Arby’s, KFC, Bueno and Mayo have been corporate stores that were treated like backwaters based on out-of-date historical and demographic data.

In many cases the day-to-day management of all of those places seemed to left up to the hourly employees, and at the end of each I noticed basic business aspects going awry such as cleanliness, failure to turn on outdoor signs (this is HUGE), running out of core ingredients early in evening (“sorry, we’re out of taco meat” or “chicken won’t be up for 20 minutes”), not responding to customers arriving in drive-thru, even early closure vs posted hours.

Every time I was at the window at that Mayo I had to avoid looking through the window lest I question my own life choices even more than I was already doing. Business owners who don’t keep their eye on the ball…ultimately go out of business.
Like your Mayo we watched our local Bueno get nastier and nastier looking through the drive thru window during the time we wouldn't go inside anywhere. Then I stopped one night and picked up two platters. When I opened them they were just big piles of something Mexican food looking. We haven't been back.

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At least six months, possibly closer to a year. Even before the pandemic service was fairly abysmal in that location, which in my opinion is the factor that has taken down most of the (what should be can’t-miss) fast food establishments on or near NW 23rd.

I suspect - but don’t know for sure - that most of the closures of places like Arby’s, KFC, Bueno and Mayo have been corporate stores that were treated like backwaters based on out-of-date historical and demographic data.

In many cases the day-to-day management of all of those places seemed to left up to the hourly employees, and at the end of each I noticed basic business aspects going awry such as cleanliness, failure to turn on outdoor signs (this is HUGE), running out of core ingredients early in evening (“sorry, we’re out of taco meat” or “chicken won’t be up for 20 minutes”), not responding to customers arriving in drive-thru, even early closure vs posted hours.

Every time I was at the window at that Mayo I had to avoid looking through the window lest I question my own life choices even more than I was already doing. Business owners who don’t keep their eye on the ball…ultimately go out of business.

I like Mayo but it got to the point they priced themselves out of the market compared to their peers. I can get a taco burger at Tacoville for a third of what they charged for the same thing.

Tacoville is amazingly good to be in such a dumpy strip mall and look so dumpy itself from the street.

Like your Mayo we watched our local Bueno get nastier and nastier looking through the drive thru window during the time we wouldn't go inside anywhere. Then I stopped one night and picked up two platters. When I opened them they were just big piles of something Mexican food looking. We haven't been back.
Yeah, I actually always liked Bueno more than Mayo, but the one on 23rd got progressively worse and worse before closing, and I stopped going years ago. The good news is that the lack of available and appealing fast food around downtown has improved my dietary decision-making.

So what is going on with the Sonic on South Meridian. I know they had the fire but are they just going to leave it to rot? No work has been done on it and I don't think it's for sale?

So what is going on with the Sonic on South Meridian. I know they had the fire but are they just going to leave it to rot? No work has been done on it and I don't think it's for sale?

I know nothing about that Sonic, but in general delays like that tend to go back to insurance hassles and identifying the cause of the fire before payouts happen and repairs can start. Purely a guess, unless that particular franchisee has opted not to rebuild/reopen.

Agree with Sooner-Dave that it's more of an insurance dispute.

Much depends on if this is a corporate or franchisee store.

Franchisees sign on with the agreement to follow corporate store operations of new stores and retrofitting to protect the brand. They participate--contribute their share in advertising and promotions. Franchisees don't have to honor corporate coupons; however, general they do because they are reimbursed. Most Corporate Sonic stores will honor franchisee coupons and promotions.

Sonic is no longer owned by Sonic Corporation, purchased in 2018 by Inspire Brands (Multi-billion Portfolio of Restaurants for $2.3 billion based in Atlanta). Inspire Brand also includes Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy Johns, Dunkin' Donuts, Baskin-Robbins and R Taco. They agreed to leave the corporate headwaters in OKC, making it a wing of Inspire Brands.

The GoGo Sushi in Midtown is closing. Not sure about a date, but I went in last week and the owner told me they are closing and that the Moore location would be staying open. They've had signs up indicating a staffing shortage. The day I was there, they did not have the patio open due to the shortage.

The GoGo Sushi in Midtown is closing. Not sure about a date, but I went in last week and the owner told me they are closing and that the Moore location would be staying open. They've had signs up indicating a staffing shortage. The day I was there, they did not have the patio open due to the shortage.

Aww, this was my wife's and I sushi place!

Ugh. One of my go-tos.

Hopefully the city is not successful in its ill-conceived effort to add metered parking up to 10 p.m. in Midtown or we will see more closings.

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The GoGo Sushi in Midtown is closing. Not sure about a date, but I went in last week and the owner told me they are closing and that the Moore location would be staying open. They've had signs up indicating a staffing shortage. The day I was there, they did not have the patio open due to the shortage.


Thats a shame as it is our rotation. Also surprising as it always seemed busy.

It was always so weird that GoGo Midtown was closed on weekend nights. I never understood that.

It was always so weird that GoGo Midtown was closed on weekend nights. I never understood that.

I used to live nearby -- they were completely closed on the weekends and therefore I almost never ate there.

It's particularly odd because they are right across from St. Anthony and that facility operates 24/7 with tons of employees and visitors.

Notorious PIE in Norman announced it is closing today. 3 years.

Notorious PIE in Norman announced it is closing today. 3 years.

Dang. There goes a usual lunch spot.

Notorious PIE in Norman announced it is closing today. 3 years.

Been meaning to go there but not now...bummer

Hopefully Empire Slice will put a place in Norman for everyone that misses Notorious PIE. NP was just a knock off of them.

Hopefully Empire Slice will put a place in Norman for everyone that misses Notorious PIE. NP was just a knock off of them.

I love empire and would like to see Providence and Mozz & Mari's get their own spots as well.

Empire would probably do pretty well in Norman.

Empire would probably do pretty well in Norman.
I agree. Empire would be a perfect fit in Norman. I hope someone in their management knows this.

I've been told tomorrow is the last day for Sooner Dairy in Norman. Very sad to see them go. They've been a Norman staple forever.

I've been told tomorrow is the last day for Sooner Dairy in Norman. Very sad to see them go. They've been a Norman staple forever.

What?! Why?

sounds like the owners are retiring...
Column: Sooner Dairy Lunch closing after nearly 70 years | Opinion | normantranscript.com (https://www.normantranscript.com/opinion/column-sooner-dairy-lunch-closing-after-nearly-70-years/article_ec8b52ee-ef3b-11ec-a28b-43ce32b72e50.html)

sounds like the owners are retiring...
Column: Sooner Dairy Lunch closing after nearly 70 years | Opinion | normantranscript.com (https://www.normantranscript.com/opinion/column-sooner-dairy-lunch-closing-after-nearly-70-years/article_ec8b52ee-ef3b-11ec-a28b-43ce32b72e50.html)

That sucks but 68 years is a great run, not alot of restaurants last that long these days

Steve's Rib, Edmond. From their FB page:

"We have a big announcement for our loyal customers and friends: Steve and Karen are retiring from the restaurant and handing the keys over to daughter Jessie and her husband John who have both worked in the restaurant for over 2 decades. Over the past 2 years, Jessie and John became new parents and have been working exhaustively to overcome the challenges the pandemic brought our business. In order to give the family a better work/life balance, tough decisions had to be made during this transition. As a result, the last day of Steve's Rib's' Main location will be Saturday, July 9th. The hours until then are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 11 AM - 9 PM.
Our Fox Lake location will remain OPEN, serving the same quality of BBQ and sides that put our family restaurant on the map.
We started this business from a kiosk at a local grocery store. This strategic move will allow us to get back to our roots. From the bottom of our hearts, we appreciate all of your support and love over the years and hope that you will continue to bring your family, friends, and loved ones in to dine with us at our Fox Lake location. ♥️
Read more about Steve's Rib and the challenges the past 2 years have brought us in the @edmondbusinss online publication:
https://bit.ly/3yMrFfF
You can still order food to go via DoorDash from the Fox Lake location:
https://bit.ly/3ORDzKE
#edmond #edmondok #edmondoklahoma #edmondrealestate #okcfoodie #okcrestaurants "

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Back Door Barbecue
@BackDoorBBQ
Due to the ongoing staffing issues that have followed the Covid pandemic, and the increasing costs of our premium meats, we will be closing Back Door Barbecue at the end of July. We have had 8 great years making some of the best barbecue in Oklahoma
Thanks again for your support!

https://twitter.com/backdoorbbq/status/1544738049413750786?s=10&t=HWwv7jKO3wMK5SlVP5X-DQ



Back Door Barbecue
@BackDoorBBQ
Due to the ongoing staffing issues that have followed the Covid pandemic, and the increasing costs of our premium meats, we will be closing Back Door Barbecue at the end of July. We have had 8 great years making some of the best barbecue in Oklahoma
Thanks again for your support!

That really really sucks! They had one of the best barbecues in Oklahoma! I will have to go visit next weekend