And yet, every time I pass Louis on the lake, the parking lot is packed. I guess some people like it well enough.

Diversity in types of eating establishments is important too. Every dining experience doesn't have to be "fabulous". Sometimes it's just fun to go meet your friends in a regular bar and grille and have nachos or a hamburger. Louis is just fine and you might argue an important piece of the dining fabric.

I don’t disagree but the right setting and/or atmosphere can make most places appear busy. To my imagination, there’s not many things that could locate in one of the more unique settings in the city and not stay fairly busy.

And yet, every time I pass Louis on the lake, the parking lot is packed. I guess some people like it well enough.

The parking lot is always packed because people park there to bike, run and walk the trail around the lake lol

The parking lot is always packed because people park there to bike, run and walk the trail around the lake lol
There are other parking lots and a few might leave from there, but Louis is full of business a lot.

Im pretty sure this is mid-town but maybe not..but it sounds like the 2 houses on the jimmys egg block got approved to be demolished to make way for a really nice apartment complex

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Im pretty sure this is mid-town but maybe not..but it sounds like the 2 houses on the jimmys egg block got approved to be demolished to make way for a really nice apartment complex

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https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=47859&highlight=mckown

From Midtown Renaissance on Twitter (https://twitter.com/MidtownR/status/1749888405427589593):


We are excited to announce that we have acquired the property at 440 NW 11th St and have begun the restoration process! Stay tuned for more information and updates on this project.

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Any idea what their planning here?

Any idea what their planning here?

I'm sure they are looking at getting another good restaurant in there.

And I hope someone can finally realizes the potential of what had been the bar on the 2nd level. Absolutely fantastic space with a nice view.

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Which they basically obliterated with a remodel a number of years ago. Hopefully that will be re-thought.

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Which they basically obliterated with a remodel a number of years ago. Hopefully that will be re-thought.

this is exactly correct ... they expanded the inside with the renovation but destroyed the great patio .. .which is why we went there ..

With the recent acquisition of Brown's Bakery and the Cafe do Brasil property, the Midtown Renaissance group now owns everything shown in green below:

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Need them to take over Kongs and Sunset and we'll be set.

Need them to take over Kongs and Sunset and we'll be set.

I know they have been trying to buy the Kong's building.

With the recent acquisitions by Midtown Renaissance, that one landlord now has a ton of empty retail/restaurant space in a concentrated area and it will be interesting what they do with all of it:


Old Cafe do Brasil
Upstairs of Cafe do Brasil which was last a large bar
Old Louie's
Old 1492
Old Brown's Bakery plus side building
New two-level restaurant space at the east end of the Phillips Murrah complex

With the recent acquisitions by Midtown Renaissance, that one landlord now has a ton of empty retail/restaurant space in a concentrated area and it will be interesting what they do with all of it:


Old Cafe do Brasil
Upstairs of Cafe do Brasil which was last a large bar
Old Louie's
Old 1492
Old Brown's Bakery plus side building
New two-level restaurant space at the east end of the Phillips Murrah complex


Mexican Radio is coming to the Louie's spot per Midtown Renaissance.

The artist formerly known as Sunset Patio Bar will be turned into an event space, per Greg Horton:

https://x.com/winerev/status/1768050784782959017?s=20

Mexican Radio is coming to the Louie's spot per Midtown Renaissance.

I presumed as much, given that great patio.

The artist formerly known as Sunset Patio Bar will be turned into an event space, per Greg Horton:

https://x.com/winerev/status/1768050784782959017?s=20

Shyon Koeppel holds the long-term lease on the old Sunset space and is a co-owner of The Daily. He owns the building on N. May where The Daily now operates.

They are having a big two-day St. Patty's bash so I'm not sure this new rendition will be much different than a club.

The old 1492 location will be taken over by a new concept from Lori Burson of the Stella OKC team. Per Midtown Renaissance.

The old 1492 location will be taken over by a new concept from Lori Burson of the Stella OKC team. Per Midtown Renaissance.

with a front and south side patio added ..

Sunset was reopened and packed for St Patrick’s Day. Not sure whether were previewing a new concept or whether it was more of the same ol’ same ol’.

Edit: ah, I see where above Pete mentioned they’d be open. All I can say from driving past was that it looked like there must’ve been a Facebook post to a “fans of Sunset” page or something. It was packed. Proximity to McNellie’s probably didn’t hurt, either.

with a front and south side patio added ..

I like the name of the building...Cool Restaurant, haha!

I drove down Walker yesterday and it looked like some work was happening in the old Louie's, and I didn't see the for lease signs up any more. Any idea what's going on?

I drove down Walker yesterday and it looked like some work was happening in the old Louie's, and I didn't see the for lease signs up any more. Any idea what's going on?

Mexican Radio is moving there.

It looks like the Thunder is utilizing the artist formerlly known as sunset for its road game watch parties: https://www.nba.com/thunder/playoffpatio

Whenever the Thunder hits the road for a playoff away game, join us at the Thunder Playoff Patio in Midtown before you head to your favorite watch party. Playoff Patio fun is open to fans of all ages and each away game has a different slate of activities and Thunder playoff merch. Check back soon for detailed agenda and activities.

Location: 401 NW 10th

Sign the fan wall, customize your Thunder merchandise, and enjoy local beats

For road games, I know Down to Dunk is organizing watch parties. They should announce the location soon.

It looks like the Thunder is utilizing the artist formerlly known as sunset for its road game watch parties: https://www.nba.com/thunder/playoffpatio

Whenever the Thunder hits the road for a playoff away game, join us at the Thunder Playoff Patio in Midtown before you head to your favorite watch party. Playoff Patio fun is open to fans of all ages and each away game has a different slate of activities and Thunder playoff merch. Check back soon for detailed agenda and activities.

Location: 401 NW 10th

Sign the fan wall, customize your Thunder merchandise, and enjoy local beats

Ahh yes, the same venue known for causing disturbances in Midtown is going to be good for fans of all ages...

Ahh yes, the same venue known for causing disturbances in Midtown is going to be good for fans of all ages...

This logic makes no sense. A late-night club/bar environment is quite different than a sports watch party. I would not blame the past disturbances on a specific location, rather on the location's previous use case.

These are the plans for the old 1492. Will be a new concept for Stella which is next door.

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COOL RESTAURANT lmao

COOL RESTAURANT lmao

lollll rt^

I haven't been to Stella in over 10 years, it is probably about time to give them another try. My last experience was awful and its been a minute lol.

I like that they're integrating the landscaping/hardscaping between the two. And that will be a pretty big addition for an already (relatively) big dining room. I rarely remember Stella but whenever I do it's always solid. Hope they're successful here.

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Pete, any idea what this is about? It shows the lot just north of the old City Gardens (which also just had its billboard taken down). Are they coming the two lots for the new dog park?

What's the dill? Are they teasing an exciting new pickle related project?

What's the dill? Are they teasing an exciting new pickle related project?

Ahh you're probably right. Nice one!

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Pete, any idea what this is about? It shows the lot just north of the old City Gardens (which also just had its billboard taken down). Are they coming the two lots for the new dog park?

I'll look into but there have been no building permits so I suspect it will be some sort of food trailer ala Maples when they were at that spot. The gravel suggests some sort of temporary use.

What's the dill? Are they teasing an exciting new pickle related project?

Pickleball courts?

Pickleball courts?

That has to be it, and it fits the size of the area they highlighted.

Midtown Mutts should soon be relocated to the old City Garden spot; nice they kept the restrooms and one shade structure.

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That has to be it, and it fits the size of the area they highlighted.

Midtown Mutts should soon be relocated to the old City Garden spot; nice they kept the restrooms and one shade structure.

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While OKC needs more pickleball courts, I don't know if this is a great spot. Same with a dog park. That is a prime, PRIME corner. And a potentially dangerous one for dogs that may get out of the dog park.

This needs to be residential, IMO. It is sorely needed to help support the restaurants and bars down there.

Any idea how long the dog park will be there?

The owner/developers (Midtown Renaissance) are moving the dog park because they are getting ready to develop that entire block (Palomar/MAPS4, parking garage, housing).

They are also partners in developing the entire block south of Phillips Murrah (more dense housing).

Of course, they are finishing PM and have at least two more buildings for that block. They recently bought -- at great expense -- the old Brown's Bakery and Cafe do Brasil and are in the process of doing substantial renovations to both.

This is in addition to the two-dozen fantastic projects all around Midtown.

This block will also be developed but they first have to move Palomar and complete some of the other projects I mentioned.

The owner/developers (Midtown Renaissance) are moving the dog park because they are getting ready to develop that entire block (Palomar/MAPS4, parking garage, housing).

They are also partners in developing the entire block south of Phillips Murrah (more dense housing).

Of course, they are finishing PM and have at least two more buildings for that block. They recently bought -- at great expense -- the old Brown's Bakery and Cafe do Brasil and are in the process of doing substantial renovations to both.

This is in addition to the two-dozen fantastic projects all around Midtown.

This block will also be developed but they first have to move Palomar and complete some of the other projects I mentioned.

That's fair. I wasn't meaning to discount what MR is doing and has done in Midtown. Just that this is a prime lot, and helps bridge the Auto Alley and Midtown areas, so once it does get developed, it will be key.

Hopefully Palomar is successful, as well!

Most of Midtown has been vacant for decades.

You can't plug all the holes at once. There are development plans for all these parcels.

The quality level of their development makes the timeline a lot easier to swallow.

That has to be it, and it fits the size of the area they highlighted.

Midtown Mutts should soon be relocated to the old City Garden spot; nice they kept the restrooms and one shade structure.

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This photo was taken today. Sure looks like two pickleball courts.

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I'm a bit shocked my joke about a pickle related project was apparently this accurate.

That's fair. I wasn't meaning to discount what MR is doing and has done in Midtown. Just that this is a prime lot, and helps bridge the Auto Alley and Midtown areas, so once it does get developed, it will be key.

Hopefully Palomar is successful, as well!

To be fair, from the very start when Bleu Garten went in, it was known it was temporary. I am sure if someone came through that was willing to pay high rent for retail on there and was interested in making it very pedestrian friendly, they would build the area out. Until that time, they are filling all the holes in midtown by renovating or building new.

Just an FYI, I drove through midtown on Friday and I saw movers on the back part of the PM building so hopefully that means the law firm is moving in soon.

Reposting this graphic to underscore almost all the big empty spots in Midtown have either been developed or have a development plan in place.

The only exception is this block (#16) and there is no doubt MidtownR will do something great there, but it will likely be the last thing done.

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The whole block east of 24 must be demolished to redeveloped as well.

The whole block east of 24 must be demolished to redeveloped as well.

Why? Tamashii is there, and isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

Why? Tamashii is there, and isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

East of 24 is the laundry.

East of 24 is the laundry.

They are both (Tamashii and Ecotex Laundry) in the same block east of 24...

East of 24 is the laundry.

Sorry for the confusion! Yes, I meant the block where the laundry building is. OK, Tamashii can stay, but the laundry building must go. J/K.

You can see the pickleball courts just north of the former City Garden:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/midtown072724a.jpg

Went to Stella for lunch last week and noticed Mexican Radio was coming along well.

Haven’t seen anyone post it yet but saw a sign on the old 1492 spot that said it was going to become a new concept by the people who own Stella

Just posted by Midtown Renaissance. "GAME ON! Get your paddles ready: pickleball is coming to Midtown."

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Anyone know what is being built on the West side Classen and 7th Street?

Anyone know what is being built on the West side Classen and 7th Street?

https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=48254