My latest Edition of the Alumni Newsletter for Central High School in Oklahoma City had an article regarding James Antonio, owner and operator of the LaFayette Cafe that was
located as I recall at Northwest 6th Street and North Harvey Avenue.
It was most often just called Jimmy the Greeks. He was also known as the Chicken Fry King.
He put out a workman's lunch, all starch and more than one person could eat and the strangest combination of
entrees I have ever seen and if you asked for additional rolls, he would open the roll warmer, grab a couple and throw them above everybody's head to you.
First time I had ever seen those half gallon size ice tea glasses. He said once they were filled, he didn't have to mess around refilling them.
I moved from OKC in 1966 and I am sure Jimmy has long passed on and the building and such replaced.
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