Hollie's Flatiron has permanently closed today and will re-open as Toby Keith's I Love This Bar and Grill in mid September

I guess we can cross Johnnie's Charcoal Broiler off the list. Facebook post says they are closed effective 9/1/2022.

I guess we can cross Johnnie's Charcoal Broiler off the list. Facebook post says they are closed effective 9/1/2022.

Just to make the above post a little more clear... it's just the I-240 location that closed today... All others remain open.

Just to make the above post a little more clear... it's just the I-240 location that closed today... All others remain open.

Ah that sucks, they were right around the corner from my place. Always thought they had a decent burger and loved their onion rings. At least there's still the one nearby in Moore.

Wasn't that building originally a Shoney's back in the day?

Ah that sucks, they were right around the corner from my place. Always thought they had a decent burger and loved their onion rings. At least there's still the one nearby in Moore.

Wasn't that building originally a Shoney's back in the day?

no... i'm pretty certain that was built in the early-to-mid 80's as johnnie's. i think they used that same floorplan for other locations around town.

there was a shoney's on i-240 and penn in the 90's... that building is now occupied by hooters.

Boomerang Grille in Moore announced they are permanently closed as of Monday. They were originally located at SW 89th and Western until the landlords pushed them out of their lease prior to a major remodel, favoring a Goodwill sales center in the space. They had occupied the Moore space on Eastern for a couple of years but just couldn't bring in the customers.

Just to make the above post a little more clear... it's just the I-240 location that closed today... All others remain open.

I wonder if they will turn it into another Pauline's Southern Kitchen.

Probably the wrong thread to ask this. But does anyone know anything about Fox and Rye that was in the works at 15th and Broadway in Edmond? I thought they were set to open in March, but there is still no activity. Just a handwritten note on the door that asks for patience. I don't have any social media presence, so I'm not sure if they have posted any updates elsewhere.

Probably the wrong thread to ask this. But does anyone know anything about Fox and Rye that was in the works at 15th and Broadway in Edmond? I thought they were set to open in March, but there is still no activity. Just a handwritten note on the door that asks for patience. I don't have any social media presence, so I'm not sure if they have posted any updates elsewhere.

It could very well be that they are awaiting kitchen equipment.

Several operators have told me they have had to wait 6-9 months.

Mozz and Mari's last day is 9/10. Closing isn't financially motivated, and they plan to be back. Not sure when.

Apparently both Gogi Go locations have closed. Sad, as I really liked their kimchi and especially their fried tofu. Although I must say over the years the service at the Midtown location had gone way downhill. I had numerous instances of messed up and delayed orders. When I was last in a few weeks ago it was completely empty, completely dark behind the counter, and just overall kind of grim.

That's very sad for Midtown and The Edge, as apart from Commonplace Books, retail and restaurants have been a bit cursed.

I know the head chef at Gogi Go has been putting a lot of effort into Birdies.


In the Parlor is a relatively new place called Oh My Gogi:

https://www.parlorokc.com/kitchen/oh-my-gogi/

Boomerang Grille in Moore announced they are permanently closed as of Monday. They were originally located at SW 89th and Western until the landlords pushed them out of their lease prior to a major remodel, favoring a Goodwill sales center in the space. They had occupied the Moore space on Eastern for a couple of years but just couldn't bring in the customers.

Really? Everytime I go there, it is always busy but that really sucks though, their soup is good, I guess there is no more Boomerang Grille in Oklahoma?

Bethany has one. I think Yukon has one.

Bethany has one. I think Yukon has one.

No they have a Boomarang Diner not Boomerang Grille.

Last I knew there's still a Boomerang Grille (in a manner of speaking) in Heyday at I-35 and Indian Hills.

Ohhhh I didn't know there were two different Boomerangs.

It's probably been mentioned, but the On the Border on I-240 and Walker closed

It's probably been mentioned, but the On the Border on I-240 and Walker closed

I am not surprised, it used to be good but it went downhill the past few years

I am not surprised, it used to be good but it went downhill the past few years
So has the one on NW Exp. We used to be regulars but we quit going just before COVID shut everything down for a bit.

Last I knew there's still a Boomerang Grille (in a manner of speaking) in Heyday at I-35 and Indian Hills.

I think it closed and is now the simply called HD Grill.

Stone Sisters Pizza Bar has permanently closed. Signs notifying patrons of the closure are posted on their windows. Looks like they will be offering some of their pizzas/crusts through select Homeland stores, according to their FB page.

As posted in its own thread, Union Eatery (formerly Union at SoSA) has closed.

Stone Sisters Pizza Bar has permanently closed. Signs notifying patrons of the closure are posted on their windows. Looks like they will be offering some of their pizzas/crusts through select Homeland stores, according to their FB page.

Man I know this place was super popular, but I got super sick after eating there the one and only time we went and never went back as a result.

Stone Sisters Pizza Bar has permanently closed. Signs notifying patrons of the closure are posted on their windows. Looks like they will be offering some of their pizzas/crusts through select Homeland stores, according to their FB page.

And I believe they started offering MJ-infused pizzas at some point (obviously sold only through dispensaries), not sure if that ever got off the ground and if so, if it's still going. Last time we went there (a couple of years ago), they said they were trying to go nationwide with their grocery store offerings, so I'm not surprised they closed their physical restaurant.

Just saw a Facebook post that Lua will be closing after Saturday. No other conformation.

Just saw a Facebook post that Lua will be closing after Saturday. No other conformation.

Man, that's the second time they opened for a short period of time and then subsequently closed.

Just saw a Facebook post that Lua will be closing after Saturday. No other conformation.

I don't see anything on their FB page about this (last post was back in Jun or Jul, I think), where did you see it?

I don't see anything on their FB page about this (last post was back in Jun or Jul, I think), where did you see it?

Lua in the plaza?

I was driving up May Ave and saw the demolishment teardown of the Armando's Mexican Grill. No idea how long it's been empty, but it is now just a pile of rubble being hauled off.

This is on N May and NW 58th, just East across from Best Buy & Home Depot.

17673

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That will be a Dutch Bros. Coffee.

I don't see anything on their FB page about this (last post was back in Jun or Jul, I think), where did you see it?

On Gatewood Buddies Facebook page.

Someone posted on NextDoor that the Freddie's on N May in the Lakeside Center had closed.

Looks like Earl's in Lower Bricktown has closed.

Heard it had and that location has been removed from their website.

Someone posted on NextDoor that the Freddie's on N May in the Lakeside Center had closed.

That's too bad. My daughter and have started going there occasionally for a special treat.

Looks like Earl's in Lower Bricktown has closed.

Heard it had and that location has been removed from their website.

Wow! I used to eat there A LOT when I worked at the theatre, so I'm kind of nostalgically sad that its gone. Hope something good fills that spot.

That is a bad surprise.
Solid BBQ I thought and always fairly busy.
I was not going very frequently through my downtown lunch break rotation, but I think it is a loss.

That is a bad surprise.
Solid BBQ I thought and always fairly busy.
I was not going very frequently through my downtown lunch break rotation, but I think it is a loss.

It was in our rotation also when we wanted bbq

Clauds Hamburgers an iconic Tulsa burger joint to close following death of owner (https://tulsaworld.com/entertainment/dining/clauds-hamburgers-an-iconic-tulsa-burger-joint-to-close-following-death-of-owner/article_d71a7160-4f08-11ed-a521-8f01b5a1659b.html#tracking-source=home-top-story)

I've never eaten there but 57 is too young.

Captain Pasta in Edmond east of Santa Fe on 2nd Street had a sign on the window "closed until further notice." I was going into the record store next door and saw the sign. I don't think it's been open long.

Captain Pasta in Edmond east of Santa Fe on 2nd Street had a sign on the window "closed until further notice." I was going into the record store next door and saw the sign. I don't think it's been open long.
Their concept was bad. Carry out spaghetti and meatball with garlic bread for $15? Domino's can undercut that. Hell, box of Barilla and jar of Ragu can undercut that and look better than the food photos their website had.

Captain Pasta in Edmond east of Santa Fe on 2nd Street had a sign on the window "closed until further notice." I was going into the record store next door and saw the sign. I don't think it's been open long.

Sorry for the diversion, but if that's the Dachshund record store, does he still alphabetize them by first name?

Sorry for the diversion, but if that's the Dachshund record store, does he still alphabetize them by first name?

Yes.

For those who never got to eat at Claud's Hamburgers, Ron Terrell and Danny Boy O'Connor featured the restaurant in their series documenting Tulsa burger joints.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCAigWxyiqU

Captain Pasta in Edmond east of Santa Fe on 2nd Street had a sign on the window "closed until further notice." I was going into the record store next door and saw the sign. I don't think it's been open long.

I saw a post on the Edmond Foodies FB Page (that is now deleted) from the owners that they had a family emergency and were looking to sell. It stated that from August 9 -Oct 9th that their Net Sales were $29k (not bad!) and were wanting to sell it for $60k.

Sounds like we might be in the minority, but I thought the concept was pretty cool. We tried it a few times and thought it was really good, hopefully, they find new owners!

Looks like Earl's in Lower Bricktown has closed.

Heard it had and that location has been removed from their website.

I think Earls in general has been struggling the last few years. They closed the Moore location a year or two ago, and the last time we went to Bricktown it was only meh. The location on Reno east of Meridian looks like a perpetual ghost town.

Not sure what's up with them but things aren't good.

Cornish Smokehouse at SW 119th and Western has closed, with the owners shifting emphasis to the new Cornish Jerk House on the far north side. This wasn't totally surprising, as they had reduced operations to two days a week some time ago.

Good place, generous portions, sorry to see them go.

Cornish Smokehouse at SW 119th and Western has closed, with the owners shifting emphasis to the new Cornish Jerk House on the far north side. This wasn't totally surprising, as they had reduced operations to two days a week some time ago.

Good place, generous portions, sorry to see them go.

Unless something changed, their Facebook post from earlier today says they are just closed this week and will reopen Nov 2.

Unless something changed, their Facebook post from earlier today says they are just closed this week and will reopen Nov 2.

When I drove by the store and read the note taped to the front door, it said "Please visit us now at Cornish Jerk Grill at (new address)". There were stacked chairs, ladders in position to continue what appeared to me to be teardown work, and every visible indication to me they were no longer in operation. Wev eaten there a few times and their open hours have been consistently shrinking. Perhaps they've changed their mind.

I just looked on their FB page and they clearly state they decided to close in September. The post you reference about reopening relates to their new Jerkhouse location in NW OKC.

https://www.facebook.com/100063470533630/posts/pfbid06uCAjcFQdiqE19V5dVXenRwnHArBaBswtz87B6ScANqH duLWsgDxhXFUwc4pCGYNl/

I think Earls in general has been struggling the last few years. They closed the Moore location a year or two ago, and the last time we went to Bricktown it was only meh. The location on Reno east of Meridian looks like a perpetual ghost town.

Not sure what's up with them but things aren't good.

We went to Earl's in Yukon late August and we were the only ones there when we arrived around 5:00. You order your food at the counter now and the manager brought it to our table. When I asked what happened to the waiters that used to take your order at the table he said they just can't get enough people to work there. It looked like just the manager and 2 other people working behind the counter. During our time there we saw 4 other people come in to eat.

We went to Earl's in Yukon late August and we were the only ones there when we arrived around 5:00. You order your food at the counter now and the manager brought it to our table. When I asked what happened to the waiters that used to take your order at the table he said they just can't get enough people to work there. It looked like just the manager and 2 other people working behind the counter. During our time there we saw 4 other people come in to eat.

I used to tell people for decades that Earl's cheddar burger was the best burger in OKC. It used to be a huge slab of meat with a ton of cheese on it and it was SO good. But I can't say that anymore. The last two-three times I've been, it's just been "decent," smaller, and a lot more expensive. There are just too many great burger options now for "decent" to be enough. Especially when I'm charged more for a disappointing meal.

We noticed their price increases too. Most of their entrees that used to be $11-$12 are now $17-$19. But what isn't more expensive in the last couple of years.

I just looked on their FB page and they clearly state they decided to close in September. The post you reference about reopening relates to their new Jerkhouse location in NW OKC.

https://www.facebook.com/100063470533630/posts/pfbid06uCAjcFQdiqE19V5dVXenRwnHArBaBswtz87B6ScANqH duLWsgDxhXFUwc4pCGYNl/

Wow. Reading that post makes you wonder what the heck was going on over there. I knew they had a fire but hadn't heard any of the ither allegations contained in the post.

I just looked on their FB page and they clearly state they decided to close in September. The post you reference about reopening relates to their new Jerkhouse location in NW OKC.

https://www.facebook.com/100063470533630/posts/pfbid06uCAjcFQdiqE19V5dVXenRwnHArBaBswtz87B6ScANqH duLWsgDxhXFUwc4pCGYNl/

Ah gotcha. They also have a Jerkhouse page so that's confusing. I'll have to go try them out.

BBQ game has changed in OKC since Earl's was the king of BBQ in OKC.

Earl's was never better than average but they had multiple, nice, locations so they were very visible. Didn't hurt that they were able to get "Best of" every year in the Gazette either.

I never had a bad meal there but I also never had a meal that made me crave going there.... And honestly I usually got the Prairie Fire Wings when we went there.

BBQ game has changed in OKC since Earl's was the king of BBQ in OKC.

Earl's was never better than average but they had multiple, nice, locations so they were very visible. Didn't hurt that they were able to get "Best of" every year in the Gazette either.

I never had a bad meal there but I also never had a meal that made me crave going there.... And honestly I usually got the Prairie Fire Wings when we went there.

Their BBQ is pretty standard, as well as most of their sides, so I finally tried their burger and was impressed. Nice size, taste, and char on it - it's the only thing I'll eat there if I have to go there (family function, so had to go, but at least I can get what I consider decent food there :)).

Their BBQ is pretty standard, as well as most of their sides, so I finally tried their burger and was impressed. Nice size, taste, and char on it - it's the only thing I'll eat there if I have to go there (family function, so had to go, but at least I can get what I consider decent food there :)).

I don't think I ever tried the burger but it's the one thing I hear most people comment on being a favorite there.

I don't think I ever tried the burger but it's the one thing I hear most people comment on being a favorite there.

I liked the wings and the poppers. The baked potatoes were very popular with my staff