Nonna's

[bchris02]

Pending final negotiations, it will be another West.

Since it's a local, I suspect they will make use of some of the existing interior build-out, rather than ripping everything completely out as a national chain would surely do.

Good to hear. I wasn't too thrilled about it being a major chain unless it was bringing something new to the market. Will be interested to see how this turns out.

[BoulderSooner]

Will be interested to see how they treat the bar and patio

[Chadanth]

Will be interested to see how they treat the bar and patio

West has a nice bar and patio at their current location, I would assume they will make good use at the new one. In addition, it will be nice to have another brunch place nearby, assuming they will have it.

[Dustin]

Pending final negotiations, it will be another West.

Since it's a local, I suspect they will make use of some of the existing interior build-out, rather than ripping everything completely out as a national chain would surely do.

This is fantastic news if I do say so myself.

[Plutonic Panda]

I wonder if a Bonefish Grill would work in this space?

[betts]

Personally, I think Bonefish Grill is fairly mediocre food. West is local and they actually have good food. I pretty much avoid eating in Bricktown, but I would eat at West. I think it's a good choice for that space.

[Anonymous.]

The food at West is awesome. Minus their salads, those are just strange.

[bchris02]

Personally, I think Bonefish Grill is fairly mediocre food. West is local and they actually have good food. I pretty much avoid eating in Bricktown, but I would eat at West. I think it's a good choice for that space.

I ate at Bonefish Grill last time I was in Tulsa and I really enjoyed it. OKC needs a good seafood restaurant that isn't focused on the fried variety. I'll be interested to see how the Drake compares. I think a McCormick & Schmicks would be a lot more appropriate for a space like this than Bonefish Grill though.

[Plutonic Panda]

Personally, I think Bonefish Grill is fairly mediocre food. West is local and they actually have good food. I pretty much avoid eating in Bricktown, but I would eat at West. I think it's a good choice for that space.

Betts, I think I mentioned it before, but I'll say it again. . . all chains started out local. I saw an article where Orange Leaf Yogurt is planning on opening 1,000 stores by 2020 across the US. They are going to be a chain. Is that bad?

[bchris02]

Betts, I think I mentioned it before, but I'll say it again. . . all chains started out local. I saw an article where Orange Leaf Yogurt is planning on opening 1,000 stores by 2020 across the US. They are going to be a chain. Is that bad?

Orange Leaf has been a chain for a while. It was already pretty significant in Charlotte when I lived there back in 2011.

[Plutonic Panda]

Orange Leaf has been a chain for a while. It was already pretty significant in Charlotte when I lived there back in 2011.

I have not heard of them. I thought it was a local chain. I guess not. Either way, my point still remains valid. Chains are just successful concepts that the owner built more of because he/she was bold enough to take on the risk.

[LakeEffect]

I have not heard of them. I thought it was a local chain. I guess not. Either way, my point still remains valid. Chains are just successful concepts that the owner built more of because he/she was bold enough to take on the risk.

Orange Leaf IS locally owned, and they franchise out all of the locations...

Back to Nonna's.

[ctchandler]

Orange Leaf IS locally owned, and they franchise out all of the locations...

Back to Nonna's.

And to confuse it even more, the "Local" owners purchased it and moved the headquarters from San Francisco to Oklahoma City, near Qual Springs Mall.
C. T.

[Plutonic Panda]

Orange Leaf IS locally owned, and they franchise out all of the locations...

Back to Nonna's.

I thought it was based in OKC as in started here.

[betts]

Betts, I think I mentioned it before, but I'll say it again. . . all chains started out local. I saw an article where Orange Leaf Yogurt is planning on opening 1,000 stores by 2020 across the US. They are going to be a chain. Is that bad?

Yes agree. I eat at Louie's from time to time and like it. But I also like keeping my money local, if possible, and most chains were best when they first opened as a single store. I can't think of many chains I like very well, and I happen to think Bonefish Grill is fairly mediocre personally. The Corner Bakery is pretty good. I think Orange Leaf is just OK, but that's more because I like my yoghurt au naturel and eat it with fresh fruit. Whereas Jenni's ice cream is excellent and I'd be happy to have a store/franchise here and I buy their ice cream at Native Roots.

When we have the excellent local restaurants that we do, I see very little reason to get excited about a chain that likely mass produces and mass ships their food. I'll be dining at the Drake when I want seafood, and I'm guessing it will be excellent.

[Plutonic Panda]

Yes agree. I eat at Louie's from time to time and like it. But I also like keeping my money local, if possible, and most chains were best when they first opened as a single store. I can't think of many chains I like very well, and I happen to think Bonefish Grill is fairly mediocre personally. The Corner Bakery is pretty good. I think Orange Leaf is just OK, but that's more because I like my yoghurt au naturel and eat it with fresh fruit. Whereas Jenni's ice cream is excellent and I'd be happy to have a store/franchise here and I buy their ice cream at Native Roots.

When we have the excellent local restaurants that we do, I see very little reason to get excited about a chain that likely mass produces and mass ships their food. I'll be dining at the Drake when I want seafood, and I'm guessing it will be excellent.

Would you be in favor of something like a Boston Market downtown or possibly Deep Deuce/Bricktown?

[betts]

Nope. I think it's overrated too. They can all stick to Memorial Rd. I pretty much strictly eat at local restaurants. I'm happy with West. I really like their menu.

[betts]

Maybe the Barking Crab would get me excited but the lobster wouldn't be fresh like it is in Boston.

[Chadanth]

Can Local move to this spot since they're closing up shop in Norman? Their food and drinks were outstanding, but their location was terrible. They'd kill it on this corner.

[LuccaBrasi]

I had heard the Melting Pot initially wanted that space, but Avis preferred West.

[kevinpate]

Can Local move to this spot since they're closing up shop in Norman? Their food and drinks were outstanding, but their location was terrible. They'd kill it on this corner.

They are closing to devote more time to family. Given that reasoning, which I certainly respect and can easily relate, there is no reason to think they'd want to launch a bigger version in OKC.

[Anonymous.]

Sounds like there is hangup with the negotiations with the top floor space & patio for West.

[Pete]

OKCTalk - West Restaurant to occupy former Nonna's spot in Bricktown

[shawnw]

Nice choice, IMO. I always thought those two places had a similar feel. And this way it's not yet another steak place downtown.

[FritterGirl]

Anyone know what the status of this is? Seems like it's been sitting there empty for some time now. Is West still going to occupy? The Nonna's sign is still up. Seems like a waste of beautiful space.