Custino's

[Steve]

http://newsok.com/judge-rules-custin..._lead_business

[ljbab728]

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

Thanks for the update, Steve. It still sounds like a big mess.

Of course, according to this poster, that information isn't worth much because we got it free. LOL

[soonerguru]

So is Custino now in danger of being wacked? If he was in the Witness Protection Program, as I read previously, the Oklahoman published his orignal legal name, now easily traceable by a simple Google search. Was he in fact in the Witness Protection Program? If so, his life may now be in danger.

[ljbab728]

So is Custino now in danger of being wacked? If he was in the Witness Protection Program, as I read previously, the Oklahoman published his orignal legal name, now easily traceable by a simple Google search. Was he in fact in the Witness Protection Program? If so, his life may now be in danger.

sg, please note that it is public information in court records. The Oklahoman was not divulging any private or secret information. Someone who is worried about their real name being made public shouldn't be involved in lawsuits.

[RadicalModerate]

That, Sir, is almost certainly the wisest and most accurate comment that I've read in connection with this entire culinarybusinessdebacle involving a quick, cheap approximation of "Italian Food." Thank you. [grazzi?].

Kudos to you, too, Steve.

[Steve]

Sooner, the man hasn't been shy about publicity for himself, and the attorney showed no concern about the Caliendo name being reported.

[kevinpate]

Wish I had popped in for that hearing. I haven't bumped into Bill and Darla Z in ages. Hopefully, all will smooth out and their clients will have a grand success with the eatery.

[JohnnyQ]

I have been to Custino's twice in the last 2 weeks and the food and service have been great! My Mom makes the best Italian food... but Custino's is very close (:

[MonkeesFan]

I have been to Custino's twice in the last 2 weeks and the food and service have been great! My Mom makes the best Italian food... but Custino's is very close (:

I am going to have to try this! I will report back this weekend and let everybody know how the food is!

[MonkeesFan]

As for that lawsuit, I think they should have changed the name to Elder's Italian Restaurant since they fully financed themselves, that is the only disagreement I have with the judge...

[ou48A]

About a week ago if I recall correctly the paper called this place tragic…. Why?

The legal cost have got to be adding up to a decent amount of money.
This sounds like a very expensive investment with a very long return on the investment… If ever?

[Larry OKC]

I think it was in the food editor article and probably referred to the whole sordid mess as being tragic...I agree with MonkeesFan, I don't have any problem with the restaurant staying open, but it shouldn't be allowed to use the Custinos name any more.

[MonkeesFan]

I think most people would agree that they should change the name since the Custinos family do not own the restaurant anymore

[ctchandler]

MonkeesFan,
Based on your opinion, we should got to Krocs for our Happy Meals. Ray Kroc bought the McDonald's stores and the naming rights as well, was that the case with Custino's. I don't know, but if not, the courts will settle it.
C. T.

I think most people would agree that they should change the name since the Custinos family do not own the restaurant anymore

[Larry OKC]

CT: true but the way this has come across as a hostile takeover...the Custinos didn't go willingly...in their view it was stolen from them. Legal or not.

[TechArch]

I went to Custino's last night with my family. I got the lasagna with italian sausage and a side salad. It was all good, but I should not have got the salad because the lasagna and bread stick were more than enough. The place was fairly empty though. Hopefully it was just because it was a Thursday night.

[TaoMaas]

The place was fairly empty though. Hopefully it was just because it was a Thursday night.

I lived in that neighborhood for quite a while. That location was a black hole for restaurants. Never could understand why, considering that Johnnie's does well right next door, as does Jimmy's Egg just up the street.

[ctchandler]

Larry OKC,
Your probably right. The original comment just made me think of McDonalds.
C. T.

CT: true but the way this has come across as a hostile takeover...the Custinos didn't go willingly...in their view it was stolen from them. Legal or not.

[MonkeesFan]

I lived in that neighborhood for quite a while. That location was a black hole for restaurants. Never could understand why, considering that Johnnie's does well right next door, as does Jimmy's Egg just up the street.

Must be a horrible location, I would not surprised if Custino's goes out of business or move to a different location in a few months

[MonkeesFan]

I went to Custino's last night with my family. I got the lasagna with italian sausage and a side salad. It was all good, but I should not have got the salad because the lasagna and bread stick were more than enough. The place was fairly empty though. Hopefully it was just because it was a Thursday night.

Keep that up and Custino's will go out of business

[TechArch]

Keep that up and Custino's will go out of business

Actually, the reason I got a side salad in the first place was due to the price of the main entrees. I saw the price of the entrees and assumed it would be a small portion but I was surprised when I got my order.

[okcbigeater]

The Custino's will be opening a new location, Custino's Restaurant & Bar, on their own down the street at 7801 N. May Ave.

On Custino's Restaurant & Bar Facebook it states: "All of your old favorites you have come to know and love from Custino's are back! New dishes and the dishes you couldn't forget even after a decade right next door to where you used to come 10 years ago. This time we added a new twist....a full bar so you can relax and let down your hair. You will be so full from devouring all the incredible food you will want to feel like part of the family and stay for hours. Chef Phil Custino has brought back the comfort food you love with his son Angelo who will introduce Oklahoma to the cuisine he learned to make from some of the leading chefs California has to offer."



Custino's Restaurant & Bar - Oklahoma City, OK - Fine Dining Restaurant, Italian Restaurant | Facebook

[Tydude]

this is going to be very intersting to see what happen

[Tydude]

Phill Custino and his son Angelo is opening up a restaurant after couple of weeks since the lawsuit aginst the owners of Custinos restraunt

[Larry OKC]

Now I am confused...who owns the right to the Custinos name now? Sounded like the court ruled the other guys have it. Presume that would mean that Phil & Son can no longer use it as folks are going to be getting the places confused. Remember the folks that had Laredo's on 63rd? They got bought up by Chesapeake, took a decade or more to get the location reopened at Belle Isle and in the meantime another Mexican place acquired the use of the name in the nearby Cantina Laredo's. They settled and ended up changing the name of the new place even though they had the name 1st.