What food,shopping,entertainment chains do we need in okc area

[Jesseda]

on the shopping I say we need
Neman Marcus
wicks-n-sticks



on food places we need
in-n-out burger
jack in the box
shakeys pizza
rainforest cafe
pappadeux

entertainment chains we need
dave and busters
crystals pizza
molly murphys

[metro]

Here's a good start:

http://www.okctalk.com/okc-metro-are...le-retail.html

[Matt]

on food places we need
in-n-out burger

As nice as that would be, it's never gonna happen.

(And that's being optimistic.)

[jsibelius]

Is Shakey's Pizza even still alive? Everywhere I've ever been they've all gone under. Which doesn't exactly speak well for them opening here anyway.

[Jesseda]

shakeys is in san diego

[southernskye]

Shopping

Crate & Barrel
The Container Store
Smith & Hawken
Sur la Table
Fry's
Half Priced Books


Food/Grocery

Pappadeux/Pappasito’s
Rainforest Café
California Pizza Kitchen
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
Peet's Coffee and Tea
Buca di Beppo

Whole Foods
Trader Joe's
H.E.B.


Entertainment
Dave and Busters

[masonsmomma]

I agree with Jack in the box, we have a few in the state. I don't know why the don't move one into the metro area. I wish In-n-out would move farther this way but it will probably never happen.

[Chicken In The Rough]

Why not turn this around and list the chains that we wish would leave (or at least improve). Call this the I Hate Chain Stores thread.

[bornhere]

I think that given the state of the economy we should be looking at other ways to improve the quality of life than more consumer opportunities.

[NativeOkie]

I will trade a shakey's Pizza here is San Diego for one of Oklahomas Bar BQ places.
Is there not a BarBQ Missionary who would relocate to the west coast?

[bombermwc]

I want some Krystal around here. I know it's kinda ghetto, but I love those little burgers...i buy them by the dozen when I find a store! And no, I'm not 200 pounds.

[metro]

I want some Krystal around here. I know it's kinda ghetto, but I love those little burgers...i buy them by the dozen when I find a store! And no, I'm not 200 pounds.

Krystal burgers aren't ghetto, they are usually cleaner than White Castle stores. I agree, I'd love to see one of the two come here!

[kevinpate]

> trade a shakey's Pizza here is San Diego for one
> of Oklahomas Bar BQ places.

No decent BBQ in the SD metro? Whatever do y'all rely on for comfort food?

Life without BBQ ain't life, it's just passing time. I've resided in multiple patches in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, some urban, others barely qualifying as hamlet. I don't think I have ever lived more than 30-40 minutes from excellent BBQ, and if I did, there was decent enough chicken fry and/or gumbo to ease the pain until I could recharge my tastebuds once again.

[metro]

> trade a shakey's Pizza here is San Diego for one
> of Oklahomas Bar BQ places.

No decent BBQ in the SD metro? Whatever do y'all rely on for comfort food?

Life without BBQ ain't life, it's just passing time. I've resided in multiple patches in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, some urban, others barely qualifying as hamlet. I don't think I have ever lived more than 30-40 minutes from excellent BBQ, and if I did, there was decent enough chicken fry and/or gumbo to ease the pain until I could recharge my tastebuds once again.

Have you been to the west coast? Not exactly a comfort food culture like it is here.

[Oh GAWD the Smell!]

I will trade a shakey's Pizza here is San Diego for one of Oklahomas Bar BQ places.
Is there not a BarBQ Missionary who would relocate to the west coast?

Tyler's, the Great Taste of Texas out in El Cajon had all you can eat ribs every Thursday when I lived there. I recall it being decent.

[Oh GAWD the Smell!]

Hells yeah...Still there.

Tylers: The Great Taste of Texas.

Looks like they're open 24x7 and have all you can eat ribs on Thursdays AND Saturdays.

I also seem to recall (don't hate me for suggesting it, but I don't mind chains) that Claim Jumper had some decent BBQ as well. HUGE portions to boot.

[MikeOKC]

Costco! I want a wholesale club that isn't related in any way with Wal-Mart.

Someone mentioned Half Price Books. They are on the way.

My wife and I have eaten at this really cool '40s themed steak house called Sullivan's. We've eaten at the Dallas, Denver and Kansas City locations and it was so good and great fun each time. http://www.sullivansteakhouse.com It's like walking back in time and expecting to see Bogart and Bacall hanging out.

[old okie]

Springcreek Barbeque
Imperial Garden [an upscale Chinese restaurant found in Middleton, WI]

And some place that sells just great desserts! Have never really found such a place, but imagine that 'somewhere' it exists.

As corny as this sounds, Farm & Fleet. Found only in the North [IA, WI, etc.] has the type of 'stuff' you didn't know you needed until you saw it.

Cabella's [much superior to Bass Pro!]

[Lord Helmet]

Shopping wise I'd say:

Trader Joe's
Fry's
Dean and DeLuca
Ikea

[onthestrip]

Since there is a bunch of burger talk, I would have to say a Fatburger would be awesome to have in this city.

[lasomeday]

Realistically, I think we could get some new stores at the Classen Curve. I think

Restoration Hardware
Neiman Marcus
Pappadeux
HEB or Trader Joes (Whole Foods is not expanding currently)
Dean & Deluca
Crate & Barrel
Brooks Brothers

would be great at that location, and a local restaurant and cafe would fit in great.

Maybe a local jewler and a shoe store would be a great fit.

[JOHNINSOKC]

Krystals, White Castle, Peter Piper Pizza(used to be here in the 80's), Cheddar's, Ruby Tuesday"s

[fromdust]

Krystals, White Castle, Peter Piper Pizza(used to be here in the 80's), Cheddar's, Ruby Tuesday"s

i get tired of seeing ruby tuesdays commercials and not being able to go to one.

[Soonerman]

Krystals, White Castle, Peter Piper Pizza(used to be here in the 80's), Cheddar's, Ruby Tuesday"s

There is a Cheddars going in Norman right next to Target.

[MrBojangles]

Since there is a bunch of burger talk, I would have to say a Fatburger would be awesome to have in this city.

Definately better than In and Out Burger. Don't understand what people's obsession is with In and Out.