New construction at Kelly & Covell?

[jdbells]

There seems to be a new pad being cleared just west of the Walgreens. Does anyone know what's going in there? I've heard rumors of a Chili's or other chain restaurant, but wanted to know if anyone knows for sure.

[hipsterdoofus]

There seems to be a new pad being cleared just west of the Walgreens. Does anyone know what's going in there? I've heard rumors of a Chili's or other chain restaurant, but wanted to know if anyone knows for sure.

Hadn't heard yet - don't get out that way much. Seems a bit of a reach yet for that type of restaurant, although I would welcome it since I hate going to places on broadway S of 33rd.

[Edmond Earl]

I've heard the Chiles rumor for a few years. I know for sure somewhere at that intersection they are putting a Bagel Cafe that should be open this summer.

[OkieHornet]

I've heard the Chiles rumor for a few years. I know for sure somewhere at that intersection they are putting a Bagel Cafe that should be open this summer.

Old School Bagel? like the one at Quail Creek?

[hipsterdoofus]

Looks like whatever they build there should have a storm shelter :-O

[OKC4me]

Was there any damage to the walgreens over there?

[hipsterdoofus]

Was there any damage to the walgreens over there?

You know, I never heard - they kept mentioning Mitch Park - for that matter, was there any damage at Lowe's? It looks like from the track that it came from the SW, so it possibly skipped both of those.

[bretthexum]

There were a few trees down at Mitch park and a little damage near Coffee Creek golf course. They think it kind of skipped after hitting homestead and came back down right south of Oak Tree.

[jdbells]

There wasn't any damage at Walgreens, but they do have some great pictures of the tornado going almost overhead.

[SoonerDustin]

There are some pads specifically for restaraunts, but I don't know if Chili's has officially signed on. I can find out today though.

[hipsterdoofus]

There are some pads specifically for restaraunts, but I don't know if Chili's has officially signed on. I can find out today though.

Hurry up Dustin, ya slacker

[Midtowner]

I grew up through the 80's and 90's at around Coffee Creek and Bryant. Seeing chain restaurants going in out there is just bizarre.

[bretthexum]

Something up there would be nice. I live close and there is zero nightlife. Even Bryant/2nd St is dead after 10 or 11 PM. I think Chili's bar stays open late doesn't it?

[jbrown84]

Something up there would be nice. I live close and there is zero nightlife.

No offense, but if you wanted nightlife, why did you settle in NW Edmond, or Edmond period?

[hipsterdoofus]

No offense, but if you wanted nightlife, why did you settle in NW Edmond, or Edmond period?

Indeed....

[Midtowner]

Something up there would be nice. I live close and there is zero nightlife. Even Bryant/2nd St is dead after 10 or 11 PM. I think Chili's bar stays open late doesn't it?

Did you forget about Hudson's?

[bretthexum]

No offense, but if you wanted nightlife, why did you settle in NW Edmond, or Edmond period?

Great question. When we moved here we were told Edmond was the spot to live. We really didn't have much time to research anything. If I could have done it over I wouldn't be living way up there. But it is what it is...

Mid - yes you're right. I forgot about Hudsons.

[hipsterdoofus]

Great question. When we moved here we were told Edmond was the spot to live. We really didn't have much time to research anything. If I could have done it over I wouldn't be living way up there. But it is what it is...

Mid - yes you're right. I forgot about Hudsons.

I think by live, they meant in your house - maybe not to hang out at places for the nightlife. Doesn't seem that confusing to me.

[bretthexum]

I think by live, they meant in your house - maybe not to hang out at places for the nightlife. Doesn't seem that confusing to me.

Yes... house/low crime/schools/etc. I didn't even think about nightlife until we moved in. Oh well... I would have preferred to live closer to downtown but we literally had 3 days to come down from Wisconsin and buy a house.

[Midtowner]

Bret, it really ain't that bad. OKC is unlike a lot of places where a trip from the 'burbs to the nightlife is a major endeavor. Here, it's 20-30 minutes in a car.. no big deal.

[bretthexum]

^^ Oh I know. I am just used to living close to the action (in Madison) and stumbling home. I guess there's more to picking a house location than proximity to bars.

[hipsterdoofus]

^^ Oh I know. I am just used to living close to the action (in Madison) and stumbling home. I guess there's more to picking a house location than proximity to bars.

May help on your resell value for that matter...

[Mr. Conservative]

Ahhh yes, nothing like stumbling home from a night out on State Street. I moved from Madison about 4 years ago and live in Edmond now too. I'm always amazed at how early everything shuts down, and it kind of sucks that, living in Edmond, a night out usually includes a bit of driving. Of course, in Madison we were spoiled because there's a bar/and or sports bar on just about every corner.

[bretthexum]

Ahhh yes, nothing like stumbling home from a night out on State Street. I moved from Madison about 4 years ago and live in Edmond now too. I'm always amazed at how early everything shuts down, and it kind of sucks that, living in Edmond, a night out usually includes a bit of driving. Of course, in Madison we were spoiled because there's a bar/and or sports bar on just about every corner.

I hear that. I loved living there. It's the cold that sucks. Even if you're not a drinker you have a blast there.

[isaac]

The following just appeared in the City Council minutes. Wish it were a restaurant though.

Case #SP090004 Public Hearing and Consideration of Site Plan Approval for a new photographer studio located approximately 200 feet south of Covell, west of the Walgreens on the southwest corner of Covell and Kelly. (Three Girls Photography)