Mary Eddy's

[Pete]

Will be the restaurant and bar in 21c Museum Hotel.





http://m.newsok.com/article/5483523

http://www.maryeddysokc.com/

https://www.facebook.com/maryeddysok...0244967326850/

https://www.facebook.com/maryeddysokc/

[sooner88]

Looks like an interesting concept, I wasn't sure what direction they would go with it... but I like that it seems more inviting.

(Think the title should be Mary Eddy's* not Marry)

[David]

My god do I hate that website design. It's interesting in concept, but making the entire background of your site a video with no visible progress bar or helpful indication of caching progress is not a good plan.

[Mike_M]

With there being nothing else to click on, I don't think it's the worst idea. Once they have content, I would hope they'll adjust the size. The issue is the video thumbnail they chose to be the face of the website.

[David]

It works pretty terribly when the video won't load without stuttering even if you open the page and leave it alone for a few minutes. Watching in developer console, about 8 mb of the video loaded and then it sat and waited for me to start the video playing before pulling down any more, and even doing that I still hit a point where I had caching problems. Clever design, sure, but in actual usage it fell quite flat.

[Urbanized]

Dave Cathey's details on Mr. Jones are a little bit incomplete; they make it sound as if he worked in the assembly plant until 1968 and then bought it, and subsequently also became a successful auto dealer. Instead, he worked there as a young man, and in 1923 started a dealership at Reno and Robinson, Fred Jones Ford, which at one point was the largest Ford Dealer west of the Mississippi. During WWII, since there were no new vehicles to sell, he started a re-manufacturing plant in the back of his service area and pioneered the concept of engine and transmission re-manufacturing, to keep cars humming along on the road during during the war effort. Eventually Fred Jones Companies were the largest parts re-manufacturer in the U.S. if not the world, and THAT is why he purchased the old Model T assembly plant where he had worked as a young man.

In the interim, he had a spat with Ford, sold Chevies for a while - his first sales manager, Bob McDonald, went on to own McDonald (later McDonald-Scott and even later Scott) Chevrolet - came back into the Ford fold and was a very close personal friend of Henry Ford himself. Served as chairman of Braniff Airlines, among other things, and is probably one of the half-dozen most important men in OKC history, though his name is not splashed around as much these days. His story was pretty fascinating.

I will also say that I think it is pretty cool that the restaurant is being named for Mrs. Jones. I've said before in threads related to 21c and to the Hall family that they very much (and justifiably) value their family legacy greatly, and this brand is a perfect example of this. Mrs Jones lived into the early 2000s, IIRC, and was herself a very involved philanthropist. When I worked for the Fred Jones Companies in the early-mid nineties, and I can tell you that the family absolutely orbited around her and she was held in high regard by everyone who ever had occasion to meet her.

[SoonerFP]

It works pretty terribly when the video won't load without stuttering even if you open the page and leave it alone for a few minutes. Watching in developer console, about 8 mb of the video loaded and then it sat and waited for me to start the video playing before pulling down any more, and even doing that I still hit a point where I had caching problems. Clever design, sure, but in actual usage it fell quite flat.

Apparently they fixed the video issue. It played just fine for me, taking up the whole browser window under their logo and headings. Looks nice.

[David]

Yeah, it's working better for me now, too.

[Pete]

Join us for the opening of the Train Shed, the outdoor bar and dining space right outside of Mary Eddy’s Kitchen x Lounge. Open seasonally on Sunday – Thursday from 4pm until midnight and Friday + Saturday 4pm – 1am, the Train Shed is the perfect place to grab a drink and relax with friends.

[sooner88]

Has anyone been recently? I've yet to try it, I want to go in and at least get a drink and see the gallery, but the menu doesn't really excite me.

[king183]

I went last Friday and thought it was fantastic. It's really something different for OKC. There weren't a lot of people there at the time, but t think they're going to be packed constantly as more people find out about it and the apartments are up. I'm planning to put in my regular rotation.

[Pete]

I really like the bar area and you can order food there as well.

Great space and place to relax, have a cocktail or beer and then stroll through the gallery (which is free and always open).

[Urbanized]

I've been to the bar quite a few times and loved it. Last time I was there was the first time I'd eaten there, and ate at the bar. Had the trout, and loved it.

[sooner88]

Looks like I need to give it a try!

[sooner88]

We went last night to get a drink at the bar and walk around the museum around 6:00. This was my first time, and even after seeing so many pictures, I was still blown away by how huge the whole place is. The bar has a great vibe and, I'm not sure if we really need to say this anymore, but it's another "I'm not in OKC anymore" feeling. They were having an event in the museum, so it was packed, but we were able to walk around and look at the art. Very cool to be able to walk around with a drink and look at everything, and I'm sure they rotate the exhibits fairly often. The restaurant itself wasn't busy yet, but we left around 7:00 so it was a little early still. Very cool overall, look forward to coming back.

[OSUMom]

The penguins are mesmerizing. (The big group that turn around in different patterns, not the big purple ones. Those are just cool.)

[Roger S]

They are now open for lunch.

[mattjank]

Stopped by last night for dessert and drinks at the bar around 8:30. What a great setting, and fun for date night. Enjoyed both desserts we had, my cocktail and my wife loved the port/maderia flight. Walked around the art gallery afterward and had a really great time.
Must say that it was pretty dead for the hour we were there.

[Pete]

It's been slow pretty much every time I've been by, which I think is to be expected given the location. I'm sure they'll get rolling before long.

Also, you can walk through the gallery with drinks, which is a lot of fun.

[traxx]

Yeah, I think once that area is built up it'll change. But based on where it is right now, it's not too surprising that it's slow.

[sooner88]

Same with room bookings, they're taking a beating right now. They took a risk moving in early, in a few years it should pay off.

[shawnw]

I wonder if they would have waited a bit if they had known there was another bust around the corner... if there hadn't been one maybe some other projects, above and beyond what we've been fortunate to have in the area, would be happening?

[Pete]

Their M.O. is to go into abandoned buildings and emerging neighborhoods, so I suspect they are used to being pioneers then waiting for things to come up around them.

Things will change in the immediate area in pretty dramatic fashion in the next couple of years.

In the meantime, they are well capitalized by the Hall family.

[Pete]

Press release:

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Mary Eddy’s at 21c Reopens a Fresh Take on Classic American Dining in the West Village
Reimagined restaurant captures the spirit of its namesake, Mary Eddy Jones, to create an inviting space for dining, drinking, and socializing.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (October 27, 2021) – Mary Eddy’s Dining Room at 21c Museum Hotel, which has been closed for renovation since July, will reopen for dinner service this Thursday, October 28 at 5:00 pm. Diners will find a completely reimagined restaurant inspired by its vibrant namesake, Mary Eddy Jones, and a new menu of elevated American classics by executive chef Jeff Patton. 21c partnered with Duro Hospitality, led by Oklahoma City natives Corbin and Ross See and Benji Homsey, to transform the space that formerly held Mary Eddy’s Kitchen X Lounge from a cavernous, industrial space into a warm, inviting place for dining, drinking, and socializing.

“The reimagined Mary Eddy's pays homage to an incredible force in our family, Mary Eddy Jones," said Hall Capital Chairman and CEO Fred J. Hall. “My grandmother's home was always a welcoming space filled with hospitality, comfort and delicious food, and that spirit is echoed in the new restaurant. We envision Mary Eddy’s as a meeting place, where people can go and experience unique elegance and comfort in the heart of downtown."

The design of the restaurant and lounge creates an immersive and nostalgic space that pays homage to the beaux art style of the building’s architect, Albert Kahn, and to the neoclassical home of Mary Eddy and Fred Jones, located just blocks away on 17th Street. Chandeliers throughout the lounge and dining room provide warm lighting, and large circular booths create a cocoon-like feeling while offering open views around the room. Shades of blue, green, and turquoise are highlighted in paint and textiles throughout, referencing her famous blue and green mosaic-tiled lily pond. The private dining room is a direct nod to Mary Eddy’s actual dining room with millwork and wallpaper in rich tones. The room can accommodate gatherings from two to 20 people and offers a special family-style menu. The space transports guests to a different era, while tracing the history of Jones family in OKC from Fred’s arrival in the early 1900s to the 1960s when the Jones family purchased the building.

“Our objective was to make a connection to the building and draw an obvious line to the restaurant’s namesake, Mary Eddy, and the Fred Jones family,” said Corbin See. “We really wanted to honor Mary Eddy’s talent for entertaining and hospitality. That meant creating an environment where you felt both at ease and special, but also a little bit at home. We take a residential approach to our hospitality design, so for that reason this was a perfect assignment for us. We set the stage with sexy lighting, soft furnishings, and luxe materials. There’s a definite mood. It’s a nod to the beaux arts architecture of the building, but also a contrast to its industrial use. It’s a restaurant for today’s audience, but we hope she and Fred would be proud.”

Patton’s menu is also inspired by Mary Eddy Jones, who loved to host her wide circle of friends in her home and surprise them with creative, beautifully plated dishes. He drew inspiration from the era in which Mary Eddy lived, building a menu of reimagined American classics like Steak Tartare. Patton’s version includes garlic aioli and house-made potato chips. Diners will also find classics including Shrimp Cocktail with Old Bay seasoning and cocktail sauce with fresh horseradish and house-made hot sauce and French Onion Dip with hand cut potato chips. The rest of the menu offers plenty of variety with a small section of pastas, steaks, and a selection of sides like Smoked Mushrooms with celery root, sorrel, and pecan gremolata. Dishes built for sharing include the Whole Trout with roasted cauliflower, toasted almond, capers, and brown butter and a 12 oz Berkshire Pork Tomahawk.

“This new iteration of Mary Eddy’s celebrates the golden age of American dining,” said Patton. “I wanted to reintroduce classic dishes but add some elements of surprise and keep ingredients and flavors that speak to our region. There’s also an element of theater that speaks to a different era. For example, the saffron broth on the scallops dish is poured tableside and the presentation of the tomahawk steak is a showstopper.”

The new Mary Eddy’s experience also includes an extensive lounge area where guests can stop in to enjoy a drink or a full dinner. The beverage menu was conceptualized to harmonize with the food, from cocktails to wines. The cocktail list is anchored by a new take on the classic martini, with locally made gin and finished with a house-marinated olive. The wine list is filled with elegant wines that pair with the food rather than overwhelm it and made by a diverse group of winemakers.

“Our beverage team has put a lot of thought into all things drinkable,” said Kyle Kern, Food & Beverage Director at Mary Eddy’s Dining Room. “With wines that showcase grower-producers, imaginative cocktails that take on the classics with the perfect amount of whimsy, and beers all chosen from our local brewing neighbors, there is something for everyone to explore.”

Mary Eddy’s Dining Room will be open for dinner Wednesday – Thursday 5:00 – 10:00 pm and Friday and Saturday 5:00 – 11:00 pm. To join the conversation, connect at Facebook.com/MaryEddysOKC, and on Instagram @MaryEddysOKC. For more information, or for reservations and hours, visit www.MaryEddysOKC.com or call 405.982.6960.

21c OKC is celebrating the reopening of Mary Eddy’s with a special package that includes overnight accommodations, a $100 dining credit to Mary Eddy’s Dining Room, overnight valet, and a late check out of 1:00 p.m. To book, call the front desk at 405.982.6900 or book online.

[poe]

Looks incredibly stunning!