During the 1970's there was a Sooner Broadcast System on Council. Four or five of us would go there regularly. In the same bldg to the north was a liquor bar. If I got tired of beer I would go next door.
One night after leaving SBS our car was stopped by Bethany PD. I was not driving but was wasted. 2 cops got us out of the car and spread on the hood of the squad car. Don't know what I said or did but one of the coppers slammed the handle of his nightstick into my side breaking three ribs. They took the driver in for a breathalyzer, but would not let the rest of us stay with car telling us not to be there if a tow truck came or the coppers returned. No cash. 0200 hrs. Walked from there to the south side. It was November and cold. Ribs did not help. The driver passed his test, took him back to his car and sent him on.
That is one of several memories from the Sooner Broadcast System on Council. First wife can vouch for the name and location as well.
My ribs have never healed.
The last time I was by the place it was some video game joint. Cactus Jack's?
The Free Spirit would let anyone in as long as you purchased a "membership"! I think it was $5.00 bucks. In the 70's we had "liquor by the wink" and displaying the membership card allowed you to purchase a mixed cocktail without BYOB. Also, displaying the membership card guaranteed no ID check.The Free Spirit was located on Classen, had a wonderful sound system/dance floor and was frequented by many gay folks, straight folks who were not bothered by the aforementioned and of course, all the underage folks!
I always enjoyed the Samurai Saki House on May Ave...Saw the Byrds there once in the late 80's! Inchiro was always so hospitible.
Man, you guys are way over my head...I just wish Taps Bar-B-Que was still in business....
I miss Ray's BBQ, Moore's Little Mexico and the Cloud 9.
No Man, the Juarez with extra Jalapenos.....El Charrito on Walker off Main st.
$1.89.....Could you imagine the prices being that low????but, my gosh, they were outta sight then.....Chips/Salsa???? buy a glass of Ice Tea and they were "Free".....Now in some Mexican Food places, they cost $5.99......
Anybody remember a doughnut shop on sw 59 & Penn called "Geralds" made some killer doughnuts especially at 4:00 AM
I miss the Hungry Peddler at S. Meridian and W. Reno. Shorty Smalls is there,
now.
I miss "Across the street restaurant" they had the best spaghetti. Yumm
Harrigans had a really good breakfast. Loved blueberry muffins they gave ya.
And now the Del Rancho at 33 and S. Western its closed
Fred Gangs Meat Market. I think it was on 39th. Went there for the all you can eat king crab legs. A buddy and I would make a mountain of shell in the middle of the table and embarass the future wives with our eating prowess. Good times. Now I'd gain 20 lbs. just talking about it.
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