Guardian

[Rover]

All things suburban are evil, don't you know. We can't have a positive remark about downtown without a slam on someone else...it is required urbanist law.

[Rover]

I appreciate the endorsement of the market downtown by the Garage, but you have to wonder when the burger market will be saturated and something more unique and interesting will be done. I really like things such as the waffle place going in at 1212. We have the opportunity for something festive and fun out on the patio and we need an exciting concept.

[BoulderSooner]

I appreciate the endorsement of the market downtown by the Garage, but you have to wonder when the burger market will be saturated and something more unique and interesting will be done. I really like things such as the waffle place going in at 1212. We have the opportunity for something festive and fun out on the patio and we need an exciting concept.

i really like the garage as a downtown concept as i think it has a bar atmosphere that i think will do quite well

[Anonymous.]

Burger joint by day and bar hangout by night.

Pretty much your best bet downtown to keep patrons in your establishment at the most important times of the day. I think this is why a "breakfast" oriented place is risky downtown at the moment.


As more people live downtown this market will further mature.

[Rover]

I wasn't suggesting another breakfast place, just innovative concepts with fun atmosphere. With McNellies, S&B, Louis, Irma's, the new Grille, it seems a little congested in that "family friendly, burgers and beer" segment. Time for a little innovation and originality.

[onthestrip]

I appreciate the endorsement of the market downtown by the Garage, but you have to wonder when the burger market will be saturated and something more unique and interesting will be done. I really like things such as the waffle place going in at 1212. We have the opportunity for something festive and fun out on the patio and we need an exciting concept.

I tend to agree about over saturating the burger market as well as the Garage brand. It seems that someone has some decent success with a concept and then they have to open as many as possible.

[skanaly]

Today, by me

[Pete]

Thanks skanaly!!

I didn't realize they were so far along... Looks super sharp.

Going to be a nice little pocket of activity and a cool hang-out spot.

[Praedura]

Today, by me

Great shots! Thanks for posting.

This sounds like a goofy thing to say but... that's a great looking alley!

[Urban Pioneer]

I'm looking forward to the new lights being "strung up". The suspension cables are in, and can only assume the lighting will be there soon as well.

I only hope the burger joint has a good venting system since I live above it.

[Urban Pioneer]

BTW, thinking of throwing an OKC Blogger party in the flat if people are interested when Pete is in town.

[skanaly]

If you've ever been the The Garage you'll want to smell blowing up into your unit lol

[Urban Pioneer]

Lol... Maybe, but it would probably get old I'm thinking. Lol

[Pete]

BTW, thinking of throwing an OKC Blogger party in the flat if people are interested when Pete is in town.

Very generous!

I hope to get back in the next month or two.

[Urban Pioneer]

Let me know and we'll set it up. We have rooftop too.

[wsucougz]

Let me know and we'll set it up. We have rooftop too.

I smell a "business trip."

[dankrutka]

I wasn't suggesting another breakfast place, just innovative concepts with fun atmosphere. With McNellies, S&B, Louis, Irma's, the new Grille, it seems a little congested in that "family friendly, burgers and beer" segment. Time for a little innovation and originality.

Well, The Dust Bowl (vintage bowling alley) and Fassler Hall (German beer garden and food) are both unique (even if they're already in Tulsa) concepts that are on their way.

[soonerguru]

I'm wondering how the residents of a luxury loft are going to feel about the constant smell of fryers and burning onion burgers. Doesn't seem like a great fit to me.

[dankrutka]

I'm wondering how the residents of a luxury loft are going to feel about the constant smell of fryers and burning onion burgers. Doesn't seem like a great fit to me.

This happens in urban environments all over the world. I bet OKC can find a way to make it work also.

[Rover]

Well, The Dust Bowl (vintage bowling alley) and Fassler Hall (German beer garden and food) are both unique (even if they're already in Tulsa) concepts that are on their way.

And, I am anxiously awaiting both.

[jeff.]

When is The Garage supposed to be up and running?

BTW, I forget who brought up the kitchen islands, but let me tell you...they are definitely not ideal, nor do I think they work as they should. For one, they are a pain to move. The wheels (which have been replaced once as the first were not made for the weight they were supporting) are hard to move and unlock. Second, hinges that control whether the island is full size or half size cannot be done by one person. It's a let down, but it doesn't ruin the apartment. I do feel at $1400 a month, there should be very little let downs. The bathroom sinks are small and make you feel like you're in a lavatory on an airplane. The upstairs floor in the loft apartments on the first floor are made of a loud and white plastic material. I paid $1125 at 1212 N Walker and had one of the bigger units that was on the corner with a REALLY nice view. We made a rush decision to move into the Gaurdian from 1212 mainly because my cousin is living just a few units down and because the misses was in love with the look of the Gaurdian. They are nice apartments! My cousin is only paying $950 for his, but he has a lot less space. For $1600, $200 dollars more, we could be at The Classen tower with two rooms, great views, and LOTS of amenities. Right now, I go to the YMCA, an extra $50 dollars a month so I can do laps in the pool and play basketball.

Ahem, I love midtownr and they're projects, but I wanted to mention some of the negatives just to be fair You see most of the positives!

[Anonymous.]

Thanks for the mini-review. How is the parking situation going for the Guardian residents?

[jeff.]

It's not bad. I've never really had a problem with finding a spot until Good Friday, but that was because waves of people from Frontline across the street haha.

[Anonymous.]

Only reason I ask is because The Classen has a parking garage accessible only by residents. Also all utilities are included in monthly rents [not sure what bills, if any, are included for Guardian]. I do know that you cannot open windows in The Classen, though.

It seems the Guardian is nice, but a little overpriced as you hinted at earlier. However, the location does add a lot of value that The Classen cannot.

[jeff.]

Oh wow, they include the electric bill? We pay electric, which has averaged around 110. There is a 25$ utility fee which pays for water and everything else. I probably wouldn't want to pay $1400 again when our lease comes up, unless it was more luxurious like The Classen and what they have to offer. A 24 hour lap pool sounds amazing. I always talk with other tenants about how we hoped for more amenities. Maybe a property in a central location that could be used by all midtownr tenants.