The Drake

[Pete]

Sign is up (from https://twitter.com/TheDrakeOKC):

[baralheia]

That sign is looking pretty sharp! I like it!

Will those vinyls come down off the door once construction is complete? Though I understand that it could very well serve an important purpose once the restaurant is opened (it looks like the vinyl is perforated, so as to act as a sunshade), I personally think it looks kinda tacky, like a fast food restaurant.

Definitely, in the big picture here, it's not very important, but it just made me curious.

[Pete]

I'm sure the window clings will come down upon opening.

[HOT ROD]

Anyone know what they plan on flying in? I'm not a fan of oysters but am a big fan of Alaskan sockeye salmon and ling cod. The costs of overnight shipping from Alaska are ridiculous but I'd pay a pretty penny to have fresh Alaskan seafood (caught yesterday) in OKC.

Think - - Alaska Airlines now has daily non-stop flights to OKC from Seattle. .. .Hmm, I wonder what's going to be in those cargo holds.

I think these flights will be hugely successful with or without a break even on Butts In Seats type load factors.

[John1744]

August 25th is opening date.

[Urban Pioneer]

Very excited. Keith Paul was telling me about it last night. His wife Heather has a great eye for interior design. The space is stunning. I am sure that the food will be as well.

[John Knight]

I can't wait for the 25th!

[sooner88]

Earlier they posted an "About our Menu":

"Our menu is written to be shared, served family-style in the center of the table. Think impromptu dinner party with friends. Dishes will be served "as ready" the moment our kitchen finishes preparation. At Drake, we believed this style of menu highlights the delight of enjoying a great meal. The love of food, beverage and hospitality.... sharing is part of the experience. The Drake is a place to to pass the plate, pick up the forks and be happy to share."

Can't wait.

[kevinpate]

Nice. There's just something about family/home style service that brings comfort to a meal.

[Martin]

Nice. There's just something about family/home style service that brings comfort to a meal.

agreed... that's why i miss places like sleepy hollow and (to a lesser degree) barry's chicken ranch. -M

[ctchandler]

agreed... that's why i miss places like sleepy hollow and (to a lesser degree) barry's chicken ranch. -M

Martin,
So, where was Barry's chicken ranch? That's a new one on me, and I'm older than dirt. Wait! Was that the Barry Switzer place in Bethany, near Northwest 39th and College?
C. T.

[Martin]

Martin,
So, where was Barry's chicken ranch? That's a new one on me, and I'm older than dirt. Wait! Was that the Barry Switzer place in Bethany, near Northwest 39th and College?
C. T.

it was a barry switzer place and there might have been more than one location... but the one i'm thinking of was on i-35 & indian hills road. it was open for maybe 2-3 years and closed around 2003. -M

[kevinpate]

it was a barry switzer place and there might have been more than one location... but the one i'm thinking of was on i-35 & indian hills road. it was open for maybe 2-3 years and closed around 2003. -M

It was Barry's, then I think Bill's Fish (decent catfish, excellent if you like it thin, thin, thin. Dang decent gator meat.) Then it was something, then a car lot and now Little Guy's Mover's.

[John Knight]

A few recent pictures:

[John Knight]

Whoops... Here they are:

[Pete]

Oh my.

There is no way this isn't a lines-out-the-door hit.

I bet they follow the same procedure as Kitchen No. 324 where they text you when your table is ready. Will allow people to wait at the Pump or one of the surrounding bars then hoof it over.

[Urbanized]

I believe that I have never so eagerly anticipated the opening of a new restaurant in town. Never.

[ctchandler]

it was a barry switzer place and there might have been more than one location... but the one i'm thinking of was on i-35 & indian hills road. it was open for maybe 2-3 years and closed around 2003. -M

Martin,
I remember it at Indian Hills road, but I ate at the one on 39th and College and I remember it as being pretty good food.
C. T.

[Jersey Boss]

Anybody know as to whether they will take dinner reservations?

[sooner88]

Anybody know as to whether they will take dinner reservations?

I would assume so. Red Prime, Cheevers and Kitchen 324 all do.

[PeterBurns]

They're on OpenTable.

Anybody know as to whether they will take dinner reservations?

[John Knight]

Yum!

[jbkrems]

Tuck, how will you accommodate those of us who will come by ourselves and dine at your bar here? Will you have options that will be OK for one person by himself?

[John Knight]

Front entrance.

[David]

Tuck, how will you accommodate those of us who will come by ourselves and dine at your bar here? Will you have options that will be OK for one person by himself?

Ditto this.