Now Cafe Cuvee.

Thanks to BoulderSooner for the menus:



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Menu looks great. They need to learn to spell Tahlequah and Pico de Gallo, though.

They also spelled tornadoes wrong. :p

Interesting - I usually associate the term Viceroy with something Indian based on history - but this seems to have nothing to do with Indian food. Wonder how the food is. Sadly I doubt we'll be checking it out given the lack of a true veg option.

As a dental student, this is the first thing that came to my mind. 1930's ad for dentist recommended cigarettes! 7126

Pete,
They aren't the only ones that can't spell. How about the address at the beginning of this thread, "1200 N. Wakler"? Love you anyway Pete, you do a great job and I will be glad when/if you return to OKC.
C. T.
They also spelled tornadoes wrong. :p

Reminds me of Spanish conquistadors, Cortez "the Killer" and the tribute system , lol!

But, Eggs Benedict, Biscuits and Gravy, and Spätzle, and all in the same place -this place has my attention!

Someone misspelled cheddar as well.

"Challah Bead"?

I'm usually prone to cut some slack, but proofreading a menu is pretty fundamental.
7127

$11 for pancakes seems a tad high.

$11 for pancakes seems a tad high.

Not if you're staying in a hotel...

$11 for pancakes seems a tad high.

I actually looked at the menu and thought....a little on the more reasonable side for a hotel. However, if you were wanting to get locals to eat there....a little high for standard breakfast fare but still not bad for a nice sit down breakfast as opposed to Dennys or IHOP. Not sure the price of a side of bacon though, is that a (?) at the end?

$11 for pancakes seems a tad high.

It's pretty comparable with Waffle Champion's prices next door. They're pretty steep, but the food is good.

I'm usually prone to cut some slack, but proofreading a menu is pretty fundamental.
7127

Lol

Someone misspelled cheddar as well.

And schnitzel is misspelled as well. Great job!

Not if you're staying in a hotel...

Waffle Champion is like 200feet away. Maybe they'll succeed with those prices, but color me skeptical. Way too many other really excellent choices right outside the door.

Man, those prices just don't seem that high to me. Especially considering the finish of the hotel and the restaurant space itself. I suspect they will routinely be on wait on the weekends.

And how about Calimari? I will have to give them a try, regardless of their spelling. I prefer that they work on their service/cooking skills and not worry too much about spelling.
C. T.

They also spelled tornadoes wrong. :p

I think some took you seriously Pete.

Definition of TOURNEDOS: a small fillet

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If they spend the same amount of time to detail to their food as they do to the menu it will be a fail.

I think some took you seriously Pete.

Definition of TOURNEDOS: a small fillet

Who?

Has anyone been here lately? Any recommendations? We are trying it out Friday night for our anniversary. The latest reviews are pretty good as far as service and food.

They don't offer prosecco which is my wife's favorite and with one email, the manager responded that they will have two bottles of my wife's favorite available with one on the table chilled when we arrive. So far, a plus rating in the service department.

We go to Sunday brunch there often and enjoy it. Food is good. Service has been great. Atmosphere is sophisticated. And it is not loud...you can have a nice conversation at the table.

I've never had a bad meal and have always enjoyed it.

I've never had a bad meal and have always enjoyed it.

Any dish you recommend?

The pork schnitzel and short ribs are always good. My wife likes the scallops and risotto as well as the seafood alfredo. They usually have some sort of special too that I'll try every now and then.

The Viceroy closed on July 23rd and is being remodeled to become Cafe Cuvee, "Serving authentic, approachable French fare".

https://twitter.com/CafeCuveeOKC

The sign will be changed soon.

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Interesting. Viceroy never, ever appealed to me, although I love the Ambassador and REALLY love O Bar.

I first read that as Cafe Covfefe

Hahaha

I was in there today. It is gutted. We are working there to improve the sound.

I was in there today. It is gutted. We are working there to improve the sound.

PLEASE make it so diners can converse! I have a growing list of OKC restaurants I won't visit again because the noise level is too high.

Viceroy has had a new chef for the last few months that graduated from the Coach House Apprenticeship program. Taylor's talent and consistency, paired with a rebrand and remodel into Cafe Cuvee have the potential to make that restaurant a prominent fixture of the midtown dining scene. I am biased considering I work for the same group, but I honestly believe most everyone is going to be pleased with the results.

PLEASE make it so diners can converse! I have a growing list of OKC restaurants I won't visit again because the noise level is too high.

No. I am one of those audio snobs and share your sentiment. The problem in this space is it is all high-end with no mid-range or bass. Tiny, tiny ceiling speakers. It is heavily carpeted and I believe the curtains are returning. So it won't be loud unless intentionally made so by the managers.

PLEASE make it so diners can converse! I have a growing list of OKC restaurants I won't visit again because the noise level is too high.

I hear ya. :) Mind sharing your list?

I hear ya. :) Mind sharing your list?

You posters should start a thread specific to this. I have my own opinions as well but would rather not derail the thread.

There is at least 1 thread.

There is at least 1 thread.

Do you have a link to it? I know there were some mentioned in various other restaurant threads, but couldn't find a noisy restaurants thread easily...

Do you have a link to it? I know there were some mentioned in various other restaurant threads, but couldn't find a noisy restaurants thread easily...

I misread. I thought it was a list of places to visit. That's on me.

I just had the Beef Bourgogne and it was awesome.

I saw them post that picture, do you have any idea when they are planning on having the new place open? It sounds right up my alley

Two weeks. I’ll send Pete the current start up menu at the bar.

This is so up my alley. Stews, cassoulet, cock au vin. Gimme! It’s so hard to find a chef & owner that wants to do old school. I usually have to gorge myself when we visit my brother in law in Alsace. I wonder, will they have a baker?

From Urban Pioneer:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/cuvee080518.jpg

Wow that looks fantastic. And super-reasonable, considering the fare.

Oh yeah....I'm all over that! Want to try it all!


From Urban Pioneer:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/cuvee080518.jpg

Ok I have to go try the Beef Bourgogne..... That was one of the first savory dishes I learned to make watching Julia Childs on PBS as a kid.

Ok I have to go try the Beef Bourgogne..... That was one of the first savory dishes I learned to make watching Julia Childs on PBS as a kid.

Exactly! Exterior pic today.

Into it

I've been meaning to write about this wonderful addition to Midtown dining.

Modeled after a French bistro, the atmosphere here (located at ground level of the Ambassador) offers a relaxed, Parisian feeling of sophistication.

The menu is not very large but lovingly recreates many French classics, such as steak tartare, onion soup, Entreĉote au Poivre, steak frites, and tuna nicoise, to name a few. They also offer many off-menu appetizer options and entrees, such as the Dover sole, perfectly deboned tableside (this is an interesting experience).

The wine list is what one would expect for such a restaurant, but they also offer many reasonably priced single pours and $5 draft Kronenburgs. The small bar area is cozy, with just a few stools wrapping around a marble bartop.

Doting, knowledgeable service is the norm. The atmosphere is lively and talky (if even a bit loud at times) and pulsing with energy. French pop music wafts through the room, lending a feel of authenticity.

If you previously dined in the Viceroy, you will simply be gobsmacked by the updated interior. It really resembles an intimate restaurant space you would find in Paris or New York. It also feels likes it's been there forever and is a perfect fit for the classy cosmopolitan environs of the Ambassador. Cuvee opened last August.

On a recent dine, there were abundant tables to be had. For such a high-quality restaurant, there should be a wait virtually every night.

This is one of OKC's best new dining destinations by far. Give it a whirl.

Love this place!! Great Sunday brunch too.

I've been meaning to write about this wonderful addition to Midtown dining.

Modeled after a French bistro, the atmosphere here (located at ground level of the Ambassador) offers a relaxed, Parisian feeling of sophistication.

The menu is not very large but lovingly recreates many French classics, such as steak tartare, onion soup, Entreĉote au Poivre, steak frites, and tuna nicoise, to name a few. They also offer many off-menu appetizer options and entrees, such as the Dover sole, perfectly deboned tableside (this is an interesting experience).

The wine list is what one would expect for such a restaurant, but they also offer many reasonably priced single pours and $5 draft Kronenburgs. The small bar area is cozy, with just a few stools wrapping around a marble bartop.

Doting, knowledgeable service is the norm. The atmosphere is lively and talky (if even a bit loud at times) and pulsing with energy. French pop music wafts through the room, lending a feel of authenticity.

If you previously dined in the Viceroy, you will simply be gobsmacked by the updated interior. It really resembles an intimate restaurant space you would find in Paris or New York. It also feels likes it's been there forever and is a perfect fit for the classy cosmopolitan environs of the Ambassador. Cuvee opened last August.

On a recent dine, there were abundant tables to be had. For such a high-quality restaurant, there should be a wait virtually every night.

This is one of OKC's best new dining destinations by far. Give it a whirl.

Great review. We took a party of ten to lunch yesterday. The clients loved the place. None of them had ever visited.

Great review. We took a party of ten to lunch yesterday. The clients loved the place. None of them had ever visited.

The cafe had some issues when it reopened. Hard boiled egg on the frisée salad. I see that Taylor has been replace by Kurt FLEISCHFRESSER on their website, maybe a second try, anybody know what happened?

The cafe had some issues when it reopened. Hard boiled egg on the frisée salad. I see that Taylor has been replace by Kurt FLEISCHFRESSER on their website, maybe a second try, anybody know what happened?

Their souffle game was also pretty poor after they reopened, hopefully they have that fixed now...

Their souffle game was also pretty poor after they reopened, hopefully they have that fixed now...

They do. We had two and they were wonderful. Remember to order a souffle when you order your meal - good things take time!

The interior work is light years better from when it was Viceroy. Service is outstanding and waiter said Fleischfresser is still involved and had a packed wine dinner recently with his food pairings. The boeuf bourguignon was excellent. Be advised wine list is exclusively French wines (No Oregon Pinot, no Argentinian Malbec, etc).
Definitely a winner for OKC fine dining.

Per their FB page, they are very close to opening.

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