^^^^^^^^
I'd expect it would, as a full-service hotel.

The "We're chalking up..." makes me think they're bringing The Chalkboard concept from Tulsa.

Confirmed on Instagram. It will be The Chalkboard.

The Chalkboard in Tulsa is good. A little less specialized than Cafe Cuvee is which is probably easier for a hotel restaurant.

The Chalkboard has a great rep and has been continuously operating for quite some time, so these are good things.

according to facebook, kong's is closing... last day is april 28th. the post says "not for good", so perhaps it's a format change.

https://www.facebook.com/Kongscantinaandchill

according to facebook, kong's is closing... last day is april 28th. the post says "not for good", so perhaps it's a format change.

https://www.facebook.com/Kongscantinaandchill

Yes, format change but not sure what yet. Same owner.

Driving down NW 23rd Street this evening and realized that Egg Roll King has closed. They were king of an icon there. Not sure I have ever had anything but an egg roll there but they were tasty.

Driving down NW 23rd Street this evening and realized that Egg Roll King has closed. They were king of an icon there. Not sure I have ever had anything but an egg roll there but they were tasty.

That's too bad. Man when I worked in the area a co-worker/friend of mine would eat there several times per month for lunch. Super good.

The former First Bite Café at 2620 W Memorial Rd (Closed on April 14th) has just been sold for $1,650,000. This 3,150 sq ft building on a 0.72-acre lot is set to become home to a new to market national restaurant concept. The Price Edwards Retail Investment Team - George Williams, CCIM and Paul Ravencraft represented the seller in the transaction.

The Hooters on Pennsylvania just south of the Kilpatrick Turnpike is closing or has already closed.

The Hooters on Pennsylvania just south of the Kilpatrick Turnpike is closing or has already closed.

that was a relatively new store as well

The Hooters on Pennsylvania just south of the Kilpatrick Turnpike is closing or has already closed.They closed on the 17th. The store never had much business at all. I was told about 5 years ago that corporate had signed a 10 year lease on the building and as soon as the lease was up they would be gone.

The Hooters on Pennsylvania just south of the Kilpatrick Turnpike is closing or has already closed.

Their food was excellent. Sad to see them go.

Their food was excellent. Sad to see them go.
That's actually true. Just one more case of "They were really good and the prices were reasonable". But no one went there.

A "maybe" restaurant closing? Hacienda Tacos started Cinco De Mayo commercials on The Animal today. They only name the Northpark location. The website also doesn't list the Midtown location now. I don't get to Midtown often so I don't know but the commercial and website makes me wonder.

A "maybe" restaurant closing? Hacienda Tacos started Cinco De Mayo commercials on The Animal today. They only name the Northpark location. The website also doesn't list the Midtown location now. I don't get to Midtown often so I don't know but the commercial and website makes me wonder.

I confirmed they closed the Midtown location a couple of weeks ago.

I suppose this somewhat coincides with the new Mexican Radio taking the old Louie's spot, as both Plaza Court and the Louie's building are owned by Midtown Renaissance.

Apologies if not applicable to restaurant closings, but I noticed the no gas 711 on 59th and May closed a few days ago. Any idea of what they’re doing to that space? Thanks

Apologies if not applicable to restaurant closings, but I noticed the no gas 711 on 59th and May closed a few days ago. Any idea of what they’re doing to that space? Thanks

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7-Eleven does not own that property and they have been systematically closing all those stores while investing in local expansion or remodels.

It's kind of sad to see these old-schools stores close because as crappy as they are, they remind of my childhood.

Welcome to the site!

7-Eleven does not own that property and they have been systematically closing all those stores while investing in local expansion or remodels.

It's kind of sad to see these old-schools stores close because as crappy as they are, they remind of my childhood.

Totally agree. As a kid we would go to the one pump 7-11 on Britton and Rockwell. Nothing like riding your bike home with a Suicide Slurpee.

I confirmed they closed the Midtown location a couple of weeks ago.

I suppose this somewhat coincides with the new Mexican Radio taking the old Louie's spot, as both Plaza Court and the Louie's building are owned by Midtown Renaissance.Hacienda has really good food, but that space in Midtown was way too big for them. I was hoping they would move to Louie's after it shut down, but I guess I will just go back to eating at the Northpark location.

Hacienda has really good food, but that space in Midtown was way too big for them. I was hoping they would move to Louie's after it shut down. I guess I will go back to eating at the Northpark location.

I agree with your statements, it was way too big. We love the food and also enjoy visiting with the owner when he's there.

I agree with your statements, it was way too big. We love the food and also enjoy visiting with the owner when he's there.Me too. Robby is a good dude.

The Hooters on Pennsylvania just south of the Kilpatrick Turnpike is closing or has already closed.

Is it on South Penn or on the Northwest Expressway?

Hacienda has really good food, but that space in Midtown was way too big for them. I was hoping they would move to Louie's after it shut down, but I guess I will just go back to eating at the Northpark location.

What is wrong with way too big for them? Do you rather they have a tiny space instead?

Is it on South Penn or on the Northwest Expressway?

I assume they mean the one just south of Memorial on Penn on the east side of the street. I believe it is in front of the Sam's or Wal-Mart.

What is wrong with way too big for them? Do you rather they have a tiny space instead?No, but the location at Nortpark has a great bar area and seems to be the perfect space for them. The space in Midtown had a small bar area and a huge dining area that was never full. Just seemed like wasted space.

Drove by the old Mi Pueblo location and it’s now a KBOB HOUSE.

The Drum Room on N. Western has closed. I wonder if they were able to sell the business - they posted it for sale on FB Marketplace at least twice.

The Red Lobster on NW Expressway abruptly closed on Monday and allegedly none of the employees were notified. https://www.9news.com/article/news/nation-world/red-lobster-closures-full-list-amid-bankruptcy-rumors/507-7ae7cc63-92c5-489d-9fac-5ea766ece4a3

The Red Lobster on NW Expressway abruptly closed on Monday and allegedly none of the employees were notified. https://www.9news.com/article/news/nation-world/red-lobster-closures-full-list-amid-bankruptcy-rumors/507-7ae7cc63-92c5-489d-9fac-5ea766ece4a3

Wow, that Red Lobster has been there since 1977.

Wow, that Red Lobster has been there since 1977.

Rumblings have been echoing that Red Lobster is all-but bankrupt. Wondering if this is just the beginning of wholesale closures.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/13/business/red-lobster-is-abruptly-closing-dozens-of-restaurants/index.html

It is being reported that at least 48 restaurants are closing out of 650 locations.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/13/business/red-lobster-is-abruptly-closing-dozens-of-restaurants/index.html

It is being reported that at least 48 restaurants are closing out of 650 locations.

Interestingly enough the two Tulsa locations, and the location in Muskogee are all still open. I always patronize the one in Muskogee on the way back from traveling in eastern Oklahoma, whenever I can.

Makes me wonder about the one in Norman by the mall.

Just saw an auction flyer for the Lawton location.

Isn't there also one on Memorial by Quail Springs Mall?

There is a RL on SW 74th in OKC

Makes me wonder about the one in Norman by the mall.

Norman location is still open, I just checked the list, only 3 locations of Red Lobster are closed which are Oklahoma City on Northwest Expressway, Stillwater, and Lawton

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/05/14/red-lobster-closed-restaurant-locations-list/73683118007/

Isn't there also one on Memorial by Quail Springs Mall?

Yes, it is still open

Any rumblings about problems at "The Garage?" I haven't been in a while, but a friend tells me the I-24 0 location has been inexplicably closed the last couple of days. No indication of closure on website. Something up??

Any rumblings about problems at "The Garage?" I haven't been in a while, but a friend tells me the I-24 0 location has been inexplicably closed the last couple of days. No indication of closure on website. Something up??There may be problems at that particular location, but most Hal Smith operations were closed today.

There may be problems at that particular location, but most Hal Smith operations were closed today.

Not all Hal Smith locations were closed --- spoke with the general manager at Pub W in South Tulsa. He told me they were not closed (I came in for dinner), but one of their cooks said she wanted to participate and arranged for someone to cover her shift. He also said that if they are missing cooks, the management will step in and work the line, at least at his location. He also said a lot of the closures were determined last minute due to the cooks and back of the house people calling in.

Not all Hal Smith locations were closed --- spoke with the general manager at Pub W in South Tulsa. He told me they were not closed (I came in for dinner), but one of their cooks said she wanted to participate and arranged for someone to cover her shift. He also said that if they are missing cooks, the management will step in and work the line, at least at his location. He also said a lot of the closures were determined last minute due to the cooks and back of the house people calling in.

Quite a few restaurants in OKC were closed to go to the Capitol to protest.

Quite a few restaurants in OKC were closed to go to the Capitol to protest.

That's a shame that had to happen... it is disrespectful to loyal customers, and even more so to bartenders and servers who lost their shifts because of this issue.

Quite a few restaurants in OKC were closed to go to the Capitol to protest.

What were they protesting?

That's a shame that had to happen... it is disrespectful to loyal customers, and even more so to bartenders and servers who lost their shifts because of this issue.

I agree it was a hard day for those working without a shift. However, without immigrants, our restaurants would likely not have enough people to run a profitable business. The law may cause people to be profiled and arrested for no reason. This would be the same for many different types of businesses in Oklahoma.

What were they protesting?

This is the likely what they are protesting (https://ocpathink.org/post/independent-journalism/stitt-signs-legislation-allowing-police-to-arrest-illegal-immigrants#:~:text=Gov.,is%20necessary%2C%E2%80%9D %20Stitt%20said.)

This is the likely what they are protesting (https://ocpathink.org/post/independent-journalism/stitt-signs-legislation-allowing-police-to-arrest-illegal-immigrants#:~:text=Gov.,is%20necessary%2C%E2%80%9D %20Stitt%20said.)

Thanks. In South Padre this week so behind on local news but that makes sense.

Let's please stay away from the politics of yesterday's closures.

I have been seeing some activity at the now-closed Stone Sisters Pizza. Anyone know what's up with that?

I have been seeing some activity at the now-closed Stone Sisters Pizza. Anyone know what's up with that?

They make pizza for grocery store frozen ailes. Homeland carries them.

Going back to Red Lobster, They officially filed for bankruptcy. Maybe they will be stronger once once they can fully drop Thai Union? Sounds like they were more interested in being an exclusive supplier than actually running a successful business.

After 30 years, ND Foods announced on FB that their last day is Monday. Always a great sandwich and dessert place but never convenient location wise for me. I need to go by and get a pecan square this week.

Going back to Red Lobster, They officially filed for bankruptcy. Maybe they will be stronger once once they can fully drop Thai Union? Sounds like they were more interested in being an exclusive supplier than actually running a successful business.
I'm pretty sure I read that Thai Union entirely divested itself of Red Lobster.

The more I read about RL, the more it seems to me they got kinda fleeced.

After 30 years, ND Foods announced on FB that their last day is Monday. Always a great sandwich and dessert place but never convenient location wise for me. I need to go by and get a pecan square this week.


Had not been there in years myself and was actually wondering if they were still open the other day.

And yeah it was a tough lunch location for me too officing downtown.

After 30 years, ND Foods announced on FB that their last day is Monday. Always a great sandwich and dessert place but never convenient location wise for me. I need to go by and get a pecan square this week.

30 years? Wow. Great sandwiches and cakes, but I never, ever saw anyone in there any time I visited. I'll have to go by one last time this week.

After 30 years, ND Foods announced on FB that their last day is Monday. Always a great sandwich and dessert place but never convenient location wise for me. I need to go by and get a pecan square this week.

oh, that's a bummer... they're probably my favorite sandwich place in the city and their desserts were always pretty amazing, too. however, i can't say that i ever went there after we moved offices out of downtown in 2020.

30 years? Wow. Great sandwiches and cakes, but I never, ever saw anyone in there any time I visited. I'll have to go by one last time this week.

Before the Vintage Mall took over most of the place, ND Foods would have a super long line for lunch during the week. I remember waiting in line for 30 minutes sometimes to get a sandwich. It was always worth the wait. Gonna miss this place.

I LOVED ND Foods back in the day, but they seemed to be struggling the last few times I went. You'd order a sandwich which they either didn't have that day or were asked to substitute either the bread or cheese or something else because they were out of that too. And the dessert case which used to be full of cakes, brownies, and cookies was maybe down to one row filled if even that.

ND Foods is really great! I ordered a Strawberry Cake last Thanksgiving to take to a gathering, and it was nothing but raves! Best strawberry cake hands down. Their sandwiches are great too! I hate to see them close and wish Nick and Delores the best of luck! This place had quality food!