Empire Slice House

[Pete]

Is that mural new, or has it always been there and I've just missed it?

New.

[David]

Good lord, that art. That might be the best mural in the city, or at least the most dynamic.

[Urbanized]

I am in the minority because I never liked their last location. Far too crowded... Tiny, cramped bar, etc.

I'm sure I'll go to this new version more often. And it will be way better for getting pizza's out quicker, easier on their staff, etc.

I liked the original a lot but I’m with you in that I didn’t go as often as I would have liked to due to the cramped quarters combined with big crowds. When I went it was usually off-peak, like a super-late weekday lunch.

[Roger S]

Once Easy E was opened I never went back in Empire... It was easier to grab a slice and a beer there and they had the picnic tables out front.

[BridgeBurner]

Once Easy E was opened I never went back in Empire... It was easier to grab a slice and a beer there and they had the picnic tables out front.

I was picking up a pizza to go the other day on a Wednesday and I heard a woman try to order a beer and she was informed that they didn't have beer. She asked "didn't you used to have beer?" but I was already halfway out of the door before I could hear the staff's answer.

[Roger S]

Well it's been 6 months or more since I was there last... I suppose things could have changed... Last time I was there I had two beers though.

[Urbanized]

Yeah, they definitely started with beer, but I do think it was all 3.2 at the time. So possibly they are presently caught up in the switchover to strong beer..?

[Jhawk1021]

Any news on what will move into Empire's current location after they relocate?

[Bullbear]

Cope is also opening "burger Punk" in paseo where the old Craigs emporium once was.

[TheTravellers]

Cope is also opening "burger Punk" in paseo where the old Craigs emporium once was.

Do we really need another burger joint? I guess Paseo doesn't have one yet, though, and burgers are the new chicken strips...

BTW, drove by Craig's new location on the way to the Gary Numan show at the Tower last night and they're now open, be interesting to see how he does with no "oh, that looks cool, let's go in" wandering foot traffic there...

Oh, and to keep on topic - it looks like part of the new (very cool) mural will be obscured by trees - is that just the angle of the pic or is it that way in real life (haven't been to the Plaza in a while, so haven't seen it in person)?

[Pete]

Cope is also opening "burger Punk" in paseo where the old Craigs emporium once was.

Burger Punk will be a food truck.

The old ACLU / Craig's space in the Paseo will be another concept by the 84 Hospitality Group.

[TheirTheir]

Their logo screams something more like Burger-182

[Urbanized]

Do we really need another burger joint? I guess Paseo doesn't have one yet, though, and burgers are the new chicken strips...

In fairness the sliders at Scratch are ridiculously good.

Also, you know who needs a burger-centric place? Bricktown. Amazing that there is not one.

[shawnw]

Some pretty great burgers at the brewery, but yeah, agree. Maybe Steelyard can score something.

[TheTravellers]

In fairness the sliders at Scratch are ridiculously good.

Also, you know who needs a burger-centric place? Bricktown. Amazing that there is not one.

Haven't been to Scratch yet, it's on our 80+ list of new places to try, but soon since it's so close to us... And yeah, very surprising there's not a burger place in Bricktown, very odd, seems like it would make a killing!

[Urbanized]

Some pretty great burgers at the brewery, but yeah, agree. Maybe Steelyard can score something.

Yes, agreed. It’s not at all to say that you can’t GET a good burger in BT. Earl’s actually has a really good burger. The Brewery does, as you point out. Mickey’s often has Wagyu sliders and other similar bar-oriented specials that are unreal. Hudson’s has burgers (I’d rebrand as S&B though, since they own both brands and that Hudson’s location is way under-appreciated). There are burgers on the menu at places like IHOP, hotels and such. Urban Johnnie is of course right up the bridge in Deep Deuce. And of I suppose you could say BT does have burger-centric places in Sonic and McDonalds.

I just think it’s a big miss that someone hasn’t put a Tucker’s/Garage/S&B/whatever there. I’d expect it to immediately become one of the top if not THE top location in the metro for the brand that does it. Ask Fuzzy’s how that location compares to others.

[shawnw]

Agree. Somewhere not otherwise represented DT preferably (e.g. no garage or SB). A Fuddrucker's would fit well in BT IMO, but something more local would be great as well.

[David]

I just think it’s a big miss that someone hasn’t put a Tucker’s/Garage/S&B/whatever there. I’d expect it to immediately become one of the top if not THE top location in the metro for the brand that does it. Ask Fuzzy’s how that location compares to others.

This idea is gold.

[Roger S]

For it's off the beaten path location Bricktown Burger was always packed all the years it was down there. So I would definitely think it would work.

Too bad Justin didn't try duplicating his Nic's Grill in Bricktown instead of trying to go more upscale in Midtown with the diner/lounge... I think it would have been a hit there.

[PaddyShack]

I wouldn't mind being able to have a hole in the wall type place that only serves burgers and fries/chips... But they should serve burgers on the same level as Nic's, Lipsmackers, or La Baguette. I like Garage, Tuckers, or S&B but lately I haven't been having as much success at these places.

[Thomas Vu]

TIL La Baguette serves burgers. The more you know.

[PaddyShack]

TIL La Baguette serves burgers. The more you know.

Huh? I order a burger every time I go to La Baguette, in fact that is the only thing I have ever ordered there, except for desserts. They also sell the same burger meat at their deli counter.

[Johnb911]

Huh? I order a burger every time I go to La Baguette, in fact that is the only thing I have ever ordered there, except for desserts. They also sell the same burger meat at their deli counter.

TIL = Today I Learned. I think TV was saying today he learned La Baguette served burgers, not saying he would wait until La Baguette served them.

They are my wife's favorite burger in town. Excited for the Maywood location to open.

[PaddyShack]

TIL = Today I Learned. I think TV was saying today he learned La Baguette served burgers, not saying he would wait until La Baguette served them.

They are my wife's favorite burger in town. Excited for the Maywood location to open.

Wow... I guess I learned something as well, haha. I am still in my twenties and I constantly miss the internet shorthand...

[Urbanized]

^^^^^^^
Which La Baguette burger is the one you like? The Deep Deuce La Baguette will be owned and operated by the owner of the Norman La Baguette, along with Chef Andrew Black. The La Baguette on May has different owners and a menu that's a bit different, not to mention that the new one will even be taking a new twist on some things vs Norman.