The Rise

[Rajah]

"The Rant" font looks a little Affliction-esque.

[Steve]

The concern is not with the purveyor. Expectations were that there was going to be a seafood restaurant, a genre that in OKC is shockingly absent given how large of a city this is. A lot of people got excited about that notion. An oyster bar doesn't really fit the bill for that.

Why were all of you expecting an upscale seafood restaurant?

[bchris02]

I don't know why everyone is so worried about the oyster bar. It will have other seafood options. Every Good Egg endeavor has already been done, but in my opinion they always do it better (or at least different).

I am sure it will be top notch for an oyster bar and a great addition to OKC's restaurant scene. The issue though is that it is mindnumbing that a city the size of OKC doesn't have a single decent seafood restaurant and a lot of people were getting excited for that to change. It's a disappointment that it may end up being another cajun/fried seafood restaurant which are already numerous here.

[Rajah]

I would be bummed too if it was a deep-fried cajun seafood place. I just don't see it happening.

[Urbanized]

Based on Tuck's interactions with posts on this subject, I don't expect it to be fried/Cajun. And "oyster bar" =/= Cajun, anyway, though obviously oysters figure heavily into that specific cuisine. Also, not all great seafood is pricey. All over the world some of the best seafood is peasant food.

I would say for the time being we should probably just put away the pitchforks and torches, then wait and see what's on the menu before burning down the place in effigy online.

[soonerguru]

"The Rant" font looks a little Affliction-esque.

I think you mean The Rise? LOL, But yeah, I commented on the weird script font earlier on this thread.

[ksearls]

You guys obviously have never been here before if you're disappointed in an oyster bar concept and think it won't be seafood. Stop whining.

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[soonerguru]

You guys obviously have never been here before if you're disappointed in an oyster bar concept and think it won't be seafood. Stop whining.

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This looks awesome. So is this the concept that GEG is going for?

[shawnw]

I think you mean The Rise? LOL, But yeah, I commented on the weird script font earlier on this thread.

In the drawing (http://cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r620-90...a38e3eb2f4.jpg) there is a place called "RANT", which is what I think he's referring to.

[BoulderSooner]

That was my reaction as well. And "The Drake?" Meh. Sorry, didn't want to come across like Debby Downer, but an oyster house is something we already have in OKC. Maybe there will be other seafood options on the menu. Please, please, just don't be another Cajun joint.

1. Oyster bar does not in any way mean that it will be Cajun

2. We do not have a real oyster bar in Okc

[Rajah]

I think you mean The Rise? LOL, But yeah, I commented on the weird script font earlier on this thread.

Well, The Rise font isn't so great but the Rant font in this is what I was referring to.

A Closer Look at The Rise | News OK

Is this is mens clothing store?

[Rajah]

I am really excited about this development. I don't want to pick the place apart. I think its great! Much better than a ever-going-out-of-business hotel liquidation store.

[PhiAlpha]

You guys obviously have never been here before if you're disappointed in an oyster bar concept and think it won't be seafood. Stop whining.

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Like...Christ, the premature whining bug is again alive and well in another thread. YOU'VE HEARD NOTHING MORE THAN THE NAME...THEY HAVEN'T EVEN RELEASED A FREAKING MENU YET...CHHHHHHHHHILLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

And BChris...Tulsa and Wichita are no more than 2 hours away, make a trip and enjoy their "fine" seafood.

[AP]

Like...Christ, the premature whining bug is again alive and well in another thread. YOU'VE HEARD NOTHING MORE THAN THE NAME...THEY HAVEN'T EVEN RELEASED A FREAKING MENU YET...CHHHHHHHHHILLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

And BChris...Tulsa and Wichita are no more than 2 hours away, make a trip and enjoy their "fine" seafood.

+1

[soonerguru]

Well, The Rise font isn't so great but the Rant font in this is what I was referring to.

A Closer Look at The Rise | News OK

Is this is mens clothing store?

Aha.

[pickles]

I agree. That sounds like more of what we already have, the Cajun/fried variety. It will be a huge fail if that's what it ends up being.

Why does it sound like that? What indication did the story give you that it would be "cajun" in any way?

[ksearls]

This looks awesome. So is this the concept that GEG is going for?

I don't know. No one probably knows but Heather and Keith. For gosh sake, that was just an example of an oyster bar. I certainly don't want to add to the crazed expectations.

[tuck]

Our seafood concept WILL NOT be Cajun influenced. We will be offering different oysters from the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. That's just a component...90% of the menu will be fresh seafood with very little of it fried. Everyone cool?

[soonerguru]

Our seafood concept WILL NOT be Cajun influenced. We will be offering different oysters from the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. That's just a component...90% of the menu will be fresh seafood with very little of it fried. Everyone cool?

Great news! Can't wait!

[HangryHippo]

Tuck decided to chime in and soothe the frenzied masses!

Where did the inspiration for the "Drake" come from?

[AP]

Our seafood concept WILL NOT be Cajun influenced. We will be offering different oysters from the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. That's just a component...90% of the menu will be fresh seafood with very little of it fried. Everyone cool?

[Pete]

Now that Tuck has provided more info on The Drake, here are more details on some of the other tenants:



1. The pizza place will be called Pizzeria Gusto
2. Interior Gilt is the name of the home furnishing store: Home
3. I believe Rant is the name of the clothing store and Red Square Apparel is the legal name. Heard it will be similar to Gil's with upscale jeans and casual clothing.
4. UrbanCore Pilates has an existing location at 9612 N. May: URBAN CORE OKLAHOMA CITY
5. Anytime Fitness is a national 24-hour chain with about a dozen (all suburban) OKC locations: 24 Hour Gyms - Fitness Centers - Health Clubs | Anytime Fitness
6. Old School Bagel is an OK mini-chain with locations in Leadership Square, far north OKC and 2 in Edmond: OSB Old School Bagel
7. t, an Urban Teahouse has another location on N. May: t, an urban teahouse
8. At the Beach Tanning is a national chain with several OKC locations: At The Beach - Home - At the Beach Tanning - Tanning Salon Superstore! - Indoor Spray Tan & Tanning Beds - Get Your Tan On
9. Fedora Cigar Lounge will include the rooftop deck above Rant

There is one other signed tenant not mentioned: The Okay See Clothing Company. They will feature an apparel line of city specific shirts, as well as goods from other local artists and creatives. Will also function as a screen printing business with a press in the shop. This will be directly east of FlashBack and have some of their space underground.

[bchris02]

Why does it sound like that? What indication did the story give you that it would be "cajun" in any way?

Others were saying it might be but it has been cleared up that it will not be cajun so great news.

[john60]

9. Fedora Cigar Lounge will include the rooftop deck above Rant.

Any other word on specifics about patio and/or rooftop seating at the other places?

[jrod]

Great stuff Pete, thank you. So very very excited about this. All of this, a 7 minute walk from my front door.

Now if only I could cross 23rd without getting clipped...