Was poking around Parlor's and Collective's websites and have to say Parlor's wins by a mile. They have menus for all their restaurants on their site, along with online ordering just a click or two away. Collective has a bunch of pretty pictures. For them, I had to go to google (because I didn't see a link to a restaurant's website or FB site), find out a place's website (or Facebook site), then look through their posts or scroll around to find out about online ordering.

Was poking around Parlor's and Collective's websites and have to say Parlor's wins by a mile. They have menus for all their restaurants on their site, along with online ordering just a click or two away. Collective has a bunch of pretty pictures. For them, I had to go to google (because I didn't see a link to a restaurant's website or FB site), find out a place's website (or Facebook site), then look through their posts or scroll around to find out about online ordering.

Last time we ordered from the Collective it was easy. We googled the Collective and saw a link for online ordering on their wedpage, the online ordering engine then had all of the menus to browse through.

Last time we ordered from the Collective it was easy. We googled the Collective and saw a link for online ordering on their wedpage, the online ordering engine then had all of the menus to browse through.

Interesting, haven't found that online ordering link, it's not in the About, Contact Us, or Hours + FAQ sections. The FAQ has this:

+ How do I order at The Collective? Do you have servers?
The Collective is currently offering table service and walk up ordering for kitchens.

And the Gift Card link has an online ordering link, but it's only for face masks and Conley Coffee. No links to the restaurants' FB pages or websites (an FB and IG link at the bottom of the main page to The Collective's FB and IG pages is all I can see) , nor an online ordering link anywhere else I can see. The Learn More link for each restaurant has pretty pictures and a few paragraphs of text, but nothing else of any value.

Guess they've changed since you ordered there last time, but if you can find an online ordering setup on their website, please post it. The Parlor website does have exactly what you're describing.

interesting, haven't found that online ordering link, it's not in the about, contact us, or hours + faq sections. The faq has this:

+ how do i order at the collective? Do you have servers?
The collective is currently offering table service and walk up ordering for kitchens.

And the gift card link has an online ordering link, but it's only for face masks and conley coffee. No links to the restaurants' fb pages or websites (an fb and ig link at the bottom of the main page to the collective's fb and ig pages is all i can see) , nor an online ordering link anywhere else i can see. The learn more link for each restaurant has pretty pictures and a few paragraphs of text, but nothing else of any value.

Guess they've changed since you ordered there last time, but if you can find an online ordering setup on their website, please post it. The parlor website does have exactly what you're describing.

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Interesting, haven't found that online ordering link, it's not in the About, Contact Us, or Hours + FAQ sections. The FAQ has this:

+ How do I order at The Collective? Do you have servers?
The Collective is currently offering table service and walk up ordering for kitchens.

And the Gift Card link has an online ordering link, but it's only for face masks and Conley Coffee. No links to the restaurants' FB pages or websites (an FB and IG link at the bottom of the main page to The Collective's FB and IG pages is all I can see) , nor an online ordering link anywhere else I can see. The Learn More link for each restaurant has pretty pictures and a few paragraphs of text, but nothing else of any value.

Guess they've changed since you ordered there last time, but if you can find an online ordering setup on their website, please post it. The Parlor website does have exactly what you're describing.

Oh maybe I was thinking about the Parlor, my wife is the one who order from The Collective last. When she google's The Collective there is a link (https://www.toasttab.com/the-collective-cocktails/v3) for toasttab.com underneath their contact info. Other than that the actual website for The Collective only has the menus here: https://www.thecollectiveokc.com/menus but no online ordering portal on their page.

Oh maybe I was thinking about the Parlor, my wife is the one who order from The Collective last. When she google's The Collective there is a link (https://www.toasttab.com/the-collective-cocktails/v3) for toasttab.com underneath their contact info. Other than that the actual website for The Collective only has the menus here: https://www.thecollectiveokc.com/menus but no online ordering portal on their page.

Thanks. The Collective's menu page still has the ones that have closed, so not sure how valid those are, and the toasttab link is for Conley Coffee and face mask ordering only. Kinda sad how incomplete theirs is compared to Parlor's, not even going to bother with them, but am going to order some Providence Pizza in the next week or so and probably a MOB burger (be a nice change from Patty Wagon and S&B).

Thanks. The Collective's menu page still has the ones that have closed, so not sure how valid those are, and the toasttab link is for Conley Coffee and face mask ordering only. Kinda sad how incomplete theirs is compared to Parlor's, not even going to bother with them, but am going to order some Providence Pizza in the next week or so and probably a MOB burger (be a nice change from Patty Wagon and S&B).

toasttab.com has a drop down box that you can select which menu you want. I do agree with you that Parlor's online experience is better.

toasttab.com has a drop down box that you can select which menu you want. I do agree with you that Parlor's online experience is better.

Yes, they have a drop-down, but as I've been saying, there are only two options at this link: https://www.toasttab.com/the-collective-cocktails/v3

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Conley Coffee and a face mask, there are no other restaurant menus available at that link, and I didn't notice it before, but at the top it actually says online menus not available. So not only is Parlor's online experience better, Collective's is non-existent at this point (unless you just want to look at pretty food pics).

Wife saw a pic and said "Yeah, we should get them next time we do pizza", and Motor City was going to be my choice too. :)

Had a Motor City tonight (takeout) with added Italian sausage and bell peppers. Eh.... Peppers were red peppers, which was fine, expected green, not enough sausage and it didn't really taste much like Italian sausage, pepperoni was thick and good, caramelized crunchy crust was pretty good, but waaaaay too much dough for our taste, and the rest of the toppings were just average, and the bottom crust was soggy and greasy (it appears that when served to eat there, it's on a wire rack, which would help with the grease aspect). Wedge, Gusto, and probably Sauced are the ones we'll go to again, not Providence, but it was good to try them. Wife's never had Empire, so we'll probably get a couple of slices each to go from there next time we're doing pizza so she can see what all the fuss is about for them.

I have been here the past two weekends and it seems like they're still struggling to get their footing back. On social media there was live music advertised for the outdoor area - yet that definitely didn't happen so we were a little bummed on that. The outdoor spaces here are fantastic.

Meanwhile I have also patronized Collective both weekends, and it is a mad house. Would love for both to survive, but Parlor seems day numbered.

Smoked Out BBQ has opened at the Parlor:

HTTP://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/smokedout1.jpg

Looks intriguing enough for me to try.

wow, looks nice.

You guys are blessed in OKC, that's for sure.

Bad Nonna's has opened in the Parlor:

HTTP://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/badnonnas.jpg

What'd it take the place of?

What'd it take the place of?

Graffiti, I believe.

Mother Clucker has closed.

I don't know about others, but for me it was 99% because they stopped selling their awesome shake, which was the best dessert in the building.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2QOnL3j3Kt/

Mother Clucker has closed.

Drat. Not that I've been in 9 months but Mother Clucker was the only place I ate at in the Parlor pre-pandemic. I thought they were significantly better than Nashbirds.

^

I really liked it as well.

I just can't imagine the kitchens at Parlor are getting much business these days.

Still love this development.

Mother Clucker has closed.
They still serve food on Postmates under the name Down to Cluck. I ordered it last night and it was delicious.

They still serve food on Postmates under the name Down to Cluck. I ordered it last night and it was delicious.

Good to know! I really like their food.

Good to know! I really like their food.
I’m not sure it can be ordered any other way though other than apps. They address listed on Postmates says they are on Memorial.

^

Looks like they are cooking out of Henry Hudson's on 58th near Baptist Hospital and another on Memorial.

Maybe more locations depending on where you want delivery.

I tried the BBQ place on Friday and enjoyed it. Parking lot was just about full but I didn't see many diners.

They still serve food on Postmates under the name Down to Cluck. I ordered it last night and it was delicious.

That is great news. Thanks.

That is great news. Thanks.
They are among my favorite chicken place in the metro. I love their Ghost Fries as well. I’ve ordered dozens of times and haven’t been disappointed yet.

They are among my favorite chicken place in the metro. I love their Ghost Fries as well. I’ve ordered dozens of times and haven’t been disappointed yet.

So can you only order it through Postmates, or am I able to place an order with them and pick it up myself?

So can you only order it through Postmates, or am I able to place an order with them and pick it up myself?
I just checked and it looks like they offer free pickup.

Damn, must be in the minority on the board but I think Nashbird is much better than mother clucker.

Damn, must be in the minority on the board but I think Nashbird is much better than mother clucker.

I'm with you 100%.

Damn, must be in the minority on the board but I think Nashbird is much better than mother clucker.

You're not alone. My wife and my sons all prefer Nashbird, and it works out well now that there's one in Edmond. Personally, I prefer the seasoning and breading from mother clucker, but this is why ice cream comes in so many flavors. The Nashbird chicken always seems a bit greasier to me. But I love their biscuits!

I finally got takeout from Nashbird during the ice-storm-electricity-pandemic. It was pretty awesome.

I suggested dinner at The Parlor to some out of town work guests, and we went tonight. After we had a drink and then dinner, they did music bingo and it was busy. Good to see this and we had a nice time. My guests were quite happy I suggested going there. Up beat, lively, good crowd, food was all good.

Yes they have done amazing with the programming. There is basically something every night of the week. Trivia, Bingo, Karaoke, Live music.

Went by Tuesday night and the place was jamming. Really glad it looks like they will hang on at least until the place next door and eventually across the street finishes

Yes they have done amazing with the programming. There is basically something every night of the week. Trivia, Bingo, Karaoke, Live music.

Went by Tuesday night and the place was jamming. Really glad it looks like they will hang on at least until the place next door and eventually across the street finishes

^^ Good to know. Thank you. I do carryout many times and didn't realize all the programing. Kind of bummed the BBQ place closed, but I tried the new chicken place and enjoyed it.

Something called Disco Taco is coming to the first level of the Parlor later this month.

They describe themselves as Mexican fusion.

Something called Disco Taco is coming to the first level of the Parlor later this month.

They describe themselves as Mexican fusion.

I'm glad they're getting in a new Mexican place. That's almost essential for a good food hall, imo.

Damn, must be in the minority on the board but I think Nashbird is much better than mother clucker.

I agree, Nahbirds jumbo tenders are always tender which can be difficult to do with breast meat. I love NB's!

I agree, Nahbirds jumbo tenders are always tender which can be difficult to do with breast meat. I love NB's!

I enjoy both kinds of chicken but Nashbird's are so oily they upset my Tender disposition. Mother Clucker is dryer but not terribly tough.

New Chicago dog place here: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/okc-s-first-authentic-chicago-dog-comes-to-parlor/?back=super_blog

^^

Wow that looks choice! Thanks for sharing.

New Chicago dog place here: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/okc-s-first-authentic-chicago-dog-comes-to-parlor/?back=super_blog

Saw the name and thought "Cal's Chicago Style Eatery" has renamed and moved, but guess not. We were just wondering if Cal's was still open, but since they're further away from us than Parlor, we'll go here and try one of their Italian Beefs instead.

New Chicago dog place here: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/okc-s-first-authentic-chicago-dog-comes-to-parlor/?back=super_blog

That’s my guy Callahan! He has amazing food including veggie dogs! Great guy with a great story.

I look forward to trying it this monday. Sadly the hotdog place I used to go to (doggy style in edmond) went back to food truck.

I look forward to trying it this monday. Sadly the hotdog place I used to go to (doggy style in edmond) went back to food truck.

I think they reopened under new management. Check it out. I will tell you I really enjoyed callahans and also I’ve heard Hot Rod which is a food truck is fantastic!!

https://m.facebook.com/Hotroddogs-1066396966869507/

New Chicago dog place here: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/okc-s-first-authentic-chicago-dog-comes-to-parlor/?back=super_blog

This guy is legit. My wife and I have been following his cart around OKC for a few years. Real deal Chicago dogs. I will confess I wasn't a huge fan of his Chicago beef sandwich but it could have been an off day for him.

Really no need to get anything besides the dogs though.

We were just wondering if Cal's was still open, but since they're further away from us than Parlor, we'll go here and try one of their Italian Beefs instead.

Cal's is still open.... Just had an Italian Beef with a sausage added a couple of weeks ago.

must say I LOVE!!! Parlor's hours. Need more core area restaurants and bars to adopt as such.

Definitely nice to hear Callahan’s Chicago Grille much continued success!

Cal's is still open.... Just had an Italian Beef with a sausage added a couple of weeks ago.

GTK, thanks, might end up back there depending on the quality of Callahan's Italian Beef.

I'm a big fan of Portillo's Italian Beef. I wonder how this will compare. How does Cal's compare?

I'm a big fan of Portillo's Italian Beef. I wonder how this will compare. How does Cal's compare?

It doesn't really compare to Portillo's or Al's, and neither does Cal's. I have tried both. Callahan's Chicago Dogs are great though, as are his other hot dogs. Again, it's possible I caught his beef sandwich on a bad day.

I'm a big fan of Portillo's Italian Beef. I wonder how this will compare. How does Cal's compare?

Cal's is sub-Portillo's, but we believe Portillo's is sub-Buona Beef. :) We don't have many choices here for Italian Beef, though...

Cal's is sub-Portillo's, but we believe Portillo's is sub-Buona Beef. :) We don't have many choices here for Italian Beef, though...

Yeah Winco has Italian Beef and I make my own. Are there other supermarkets that carry it?

Yeah Winco has Italian Beef and I make my own. Are there other supermarkets that carry it?

how does it compare with portillo's??

how does it compare with portillo's??

I put it in the crock pot with some beef au jus and some pepperoncini and turns out really good. Take my buns and dip them into the juice. Yummy. I like mine dipped.

I put it in the crock pot with some beef au jus and some pepperoncini and turns out really good. Take my buns and dip them into the juice. Yummy. I like mine dipped.

thank you i will have to try it ..

Tried the Italian beef tonight overall it was pretty good. I got mine dipped. They do come with peppers so my friend got one without and I got one with just so we could compare. They were not Italian peppers or peppercinis as I like it. They were jalapeno peppers and celery. recommend getting them with out peppers cuz it just ended up tasting like jalapeno peppers. A bit on the pricey side also but at this point in time what isn't.. Two sandwiches two order of basic crinkle cut fries and two drinks came to $38 before tip if you want to leave one. It was a big sandwich though there was probably close to a pound of beef on there.

Tried the Italian beef tonight overall it was pretty good. I got mine dipped. They do come with peppers so my friend got one without and I got one with just so we could compare. They were not Italian peppers or peppercinis as I like it. They were jalapeno peppers and celery. recommend getting them with out peppers cuz it just ended up tasting like jalapeno peppers. A bit on the pricey side also but at this point in time what isn't.. Two sandwiches two order of basic crinkle cut fries and two drinks came to $38 before tip if you want to leave one. It was a big sandwich though there was probably close to a pound of beef on there.

that is pretty crazy pricing .. portillo's for example 6.99 for the normal Italian beef 8.99 for 50% bigger "big beef sandwich" large fries 3.19 and drinks 2.50

Tried the Italian beef tonight overall it was pretty good. I got mine dipped. They do come with peppers so my friend got one without and I got one with just so we could compare. They were not Italian peppers or peppercinis as I like it. They were jalapeno peppers and celery. recommend getting them with out peppers cuz it just ended up tasting like jalapeno peppers. A bit on the pricey side also but at this point in time what isn't.. Two sandwiches two order of basic crinkle cut fries and two drinks came to $38 before tip if you want to leave one. It was a big sandwich though there was probably close to a pound of beef on there.

Thanks for the review, and ugh - jalapenos, really? He'd get thrown out of Chicago for that.