Custino's

[SoonerQueen]

Sorry, I didn't know. It can be removed. I don't see a delete on my end. That's one thing I don't like about this board. You should be able to delete your own posts.

[Steve]

SoonerQueen, I know you meant no harm, but I really need to stay employed and that involves eyeballs reading the story at NewsOK. Can you please edit your post so it only shows the first paragraph or two? You can do so with the edit button below the post, or contact a moderator. Thanks - Steve

[Martin]

the full article posted in this thread has been removed. while sharing of information is certainly appreciated, in the future include a short excerpt or a link rather than the article's full text.

-M

[Steve]

Thanks MMM. I know SoonerQueen meant no harm, but these days, it's more important than ever that people read these stories first on NewsOK, or in this case, www.oklahoman.com. Just as an fyi - this is a "subscribers only" first read, meaning it will only be on www.oklahoman.com today, and then it will be displayed for everyone to read Monday. The Oklahoman is doing this as a reward to its loyal subscribers. This has been said before, but I'll say it again so that this thread doesn't divert away from Custino's - The Oklahoman remains the ONLY major news site in the state that still provides free access to all of its stories (with some delayed as this one). The Tulsa World, the Journal Record, the Lawton Constitution all have implemented pay walls, as has the Dallas Morning News, Wall Street Journal and New York Times.

[RadicalModerate]

Thanks for some actual, real-life journalism, Steve.

For the record . . .
Can't any user in here who regrets a post or is informed of a faux pas or whatever simply go into "Edit Post", delete the message and substitute something clever--yet concise--such as "n/p" or "oops" (except without the quotation marks)? As long as the self-corrective action is taken within a couple/three hours of the initial gaffe?

(Spec.Ref. to: Sorry, I didn't know. It can be removed. I don't see a delete on my end. That's one thing I don't like about this board. You should be able to delete your own posts. )

I know that I have spent untold hours converting my pedantic prose into the annoying "poetic" format with lots of ellipses and so forth that so many have used to protest the taxing of their little gray cells within the alloted time limit. =)

[ctchandler]

RM and Others,
Edit gives you the power of deleting anything you have entered, we just don't think of it on that large a scale. Simply highlight the complete message and cut it, end of problem. If I'm am going wrong somewhere let me know. I'm going to post this same message to experiment because what I might be missing is that the message albeit blank might still appear.
C. T.

Thanks for some actual, real-life journalism, Steve.

For the record . . .
Can't any user in here who regrets a post or is informed of a faux pas or whatever simply go into "Edit Post", delete the message and substitute something clever--yet concise--such as "n/p" or "oops" (except without the quotation marks)? As long as the self-corrective action is taken within a couple/three hours of the initial gaffe?

(Spec.Ref. to: Sorry, I didn't know. It can be removed. I don't see a delete on my end. That's one thing I don't like about this board. You should be able to delete your own posts. )

I know that I have spent untold hours converting my pedantic prose into the annoying "poetic" format with lots of ellipses and so forth that so many have used to protest the taxing of their little gray cells within the alloted time limit. =)

[ctchandler]

Gone

[ctchandler]

Well, I just proved myself wrong. I did remove any remarks but it required at least 2 characters. OK Pete, is there a way to delete?
Thanks,
C. T.

[RadicalModerate]

as i said, ct . . .
n/j or oops =+
perhaps: nevermind (a.k.a. the litella* exit gambit)

*litella: emily litella. snl. (gilda radner)
alternate "phrasing" (for self-deleted post): n/m eleg

Back on topic: I wonder if Big Eastern Food Interests involving a certain [Hector Boiardi/His Heirs And Assigns] are involved in all of this restaurant drama. I thought I saw a big "Campbell's" tanker truck unloading something into underground storage containers not far from the location in question. One of the little warning signs on the back, near the valves, said Rave-ioli and another said Beef-a-Roni . . . But I didn't think that Campbell's had anything to do with the Boy-ar-dee Family. I thought they, Campbells, had more of a Franco-American or French-Canadian connection.

[ctchandler]

RM,
I should have read your post a little more carefully. OH well, I'm retired, working hard on senility, and if you don't like it, I can lump it! Or should that be "You can lump it" I never seem to get that straight. I hope that's not offensive and taken in a jocular way.
C. T.

as i said, ct . . .
n/j or oops =+
perhaps: nevermind (a.k.a. the litella exit gambit)

[RadicalModerate]

10-4 Amigo! =)
5 x 5

(p.s. working on senility beats working on insanity. ask Steve L. =)

So . . . If a person tries out a simple peasant recipe involving poached chicken, potatoes, other veg. and herbs from France in honor of Julia Child/Jacques Pepin but deletes the potatoes, adds basil and oregano, and serves the result over perfectly cooked pasta instead . . . Does it become "A Secret Italian Recipe"?....

I hear tell that there is soon to be a haunted restaurant building for rent somewhere in the vicinity of KC BBQ.
Next to Johnny's except with a poorly laid out parking lot.
In honor of the rumormonger . . . The next food purveying tenant at the location will be named "Nuestradamus"

[ou48A]

When you read every link and all the sources of information on this thread, they sure look like a bunch of stupid sleazy slime balls IMO……. Sleaze balls is what IMHO they should rename their meat balls.

It will be interesting to see if the judge shuts this place down on Tuesday and what TV, radio, and print news the ruling receives.

I have got to believe that with the owner’s Facebook allegations that are perhaps slanderous, that his credibility has taken a serious hit and that it might make the allegations by the plaintiff more believable.

[Steve]

I'll be at the hearing, I'll be reporting what ensues.

[bluedogok]

I hear tell that there is soon to be a haunted restaurant building for rent somewhere in the vicinity of KC BBQ.
Next to Johnny's except with a poorly laid out parking lot.

That building used to be a Long John Silver's that had a fire at one point. I can't really remember if LJS ever reopened after the fire but I do remember eating there back when I worked retail in the area at Sound Warehouse. It was a Jack's BBQ for awhile before it was KC Blues & BBQ.

[Steve]

When you read every link and all the sources of information on this thread, they sure look like a bunch of stupid sleazy slime balls IMO……. Sleaze balls is what IMHO they should rename their meat balls.

It will be interesting to see if the judge shuts this place down on Tuesday and what TV, radio, and print news the ruling receives.

I have got to believe that with the owner’s Facebook allegations that are perhaps slanderous, that his credibility has taken a serious hit and that it might make the allegations by the plaintiff more believable.

Keep in mind, odds are high that those links were posted by someone with a dog in this fight....

[SoonerQueen]

Keep in mind, odds are high that those links were posted by someone with a dog in this fight....

Sorry for any problems I might have caused. Glad that someone was able to delete the post.Steve, you're a great writer.We need to keep you employed. Keep up the good work.

[Steve]

Thanks Sooner Queen. I really do appreciate your understanding on this. I'll be very curious to see how this turns out.

[metro]

Thanks MMM. I know SoonerQueen meant no harm, but these days, it's more important than ever that people read these stories first on NewsOK, or in this case, www.oklahoman.com. Just as an fyi - this is a "subscribers only" first read, meaning it will only be on www.oklahoman.com today, and then it will be displayed for everyone to read Monday. The Oklahoman is doing this as a reward to its loyal subscribers. This has been said before, but I'll say it again so that this thread doesn't divert away from Custino's - The Oklahoman remains the ONLY major news site in the state that still provides free access to all of its stories (with some delayed as this one). The Tulsa World, the Journal Record, the Lawton Constitution all have implemented pay walls, as has the Dallas Morning News, Wall Street Journal and New York Times.

I understand you're following protocol, but this mindset is what keeps print media dying moreso each day. They have to realize they can't delay or slow down the speed of information. I worry if the Oklahoman exists in 10 years, and if so what form?

[Steve]

Let's keep this thread focused on Custino's.

[Steve]

The story is now available for all access at www.newsok.com - http://newsok.com/custinos-italian-k...rticle/3702159

[ou48A]

Keep in mind, odds are high that those links were posted by someone with a dog in this fight....

That^ very well may be true. For now and until the judicial system speaks, I will take your word for it, but does Ron Black have a dog in this fight? When the defended has put in writing some very strong words, that seem rather foolish, it doesn’t seem like they would strengthen his case IMHO. But I am interested in reading your upcoming report. I wonder how long this might drag on because sometimes it’s many months before final resolution is reached.

[RadicalModerate]

Since recent archeological digs in the vicinity of this haunted structure have unearthed the conjecture that it is on the site of an ancient Indian burial ground--for their crawfish shells--maybe it will reopen with a Cajun theme . . . Or perhaps something involving Curry. On the other hand, they could hire a reputable, local, house moving company, get the whole place up on dollies, and turn it into a food truck of sorts.

For the record: I have enjoyed the food at Custino's twice. The ravioli was real good and even better with a meatball which wasn't slimy at all. The drive-thru experience was superior to the in-house dining experience. In either case, the cost/value balance of the meal was right on the mark. In my opinion, the haunted building's most recent previous incarnation as a BBQ provided an excellent representation of that particular culinary speciality and exceeded the high standards set by both Jack's and KC Blues.

Ron Black doesn't believe in dog-fighting. Only dog-hunting (possibly fishing).

[mikesimpson1982]

The Oklahoman remains the ONLY major news site in the state that still provides free access to all of its stories (with some delayed as this one). The Tulsa World, the Journal Record, the Lawton Constitution all have implemented pay walls, as has the Dallas Morning News, Wall Street Journal and New York Times.

As the old saying goes, you get what you pay for.

[Tydude]

any update on today court case

[SoonerQueen]

any update on today court case

From what I read on Bud's Facebook page, court went well for them and they are keeping the restaurant open.I'm sure Steve will have more details for us the next time he posts.