The Rise

[Pete]

Yes, we are fast approaching the point where something is going to have to be done about safe crosswalks for this stretch of 23rd.

I bet we'll see something from the Updtown merchant's group in the near future.

[heyerdahl]

There's a signalized intersection with crosswalks at Walker, which will be good for accessing this development.

[bchris02]

I agree this development is shaping up to be amazing. Definitely a first of its kind for OKC. I would like to see more low-rise residential built surrounding it on 23rd. Maybe step it up and go mixed use with 3-4 floors of residential and retail on the ground floor. If this comes together right, I think 23rd has the most potential of any of the developing districts and I think it will take the least amount of work to get it to full gentrification.

[Rover]

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).

Nothing wrong with a good oyster bar with a twist, but it isn't the same as a seafood focused restaurant. If it IS a seafood restaurant, than it is poor positioning to call it an oyster bar. They aren't the same.

Edit -

OOPS - just saw Tuck's remark. But, I still say that to position it as an oyster bar is a mistake if it is indeed 90% fresh seafood OTHER THAN oysters. Or misleading to call it a seafood restaurant if the 90% seafood is really oysters from the sea seafood.

[BoulderSooner]

Nothing wrong with a good oyster bar with a twist, but it isn't the same as a seafood focused restaurant. If it IS a seafood restaurant, than it is poor positioning to call it an oyster bar. They aren't the same.

Edit -

OOPS - just saw Tuck's remark. But, I still say that to position it as an oyster bar is a mistake if it is indeed 90% fresh seafood OTHER THAN oysters. Or misleading to call it a seafood restaurant if the 90% seafood is really oysters from the sea seafood.

Oyster bars are seafood restaurants. In Okc we don't have any true oyster bars.


Tuck will this be a east coast style place or more of a Florida gulf coast style place. Or a mix

[bchris02]

OOPS - just saw Tuck's remark. But, I still say that to position it as an oyster bar is a mistake if it is indeed 90% fresh seafood OTHER THAN oysters. Or misleading to call it a seafood restaurant if the 90% seafood is really oysters from the sea seafood.

Yeah, maybe market it as something like "Fresh Seafood and Oyster Bar" as to include both if he wants to incorporate both concepts into one restaurant.

[Rover]

Oyster bars are seafood restaurants. In Okc we don't have any true oyster bars.


Tuck will this be a east coast style place or more of a Florida gulf coast style place. Or a mix

Actually, oyster bars are oyster bars. Seafood restaurants are seafood restaurants. Steakhouses may sell oysters but that doesn't make them oyster bars either. It is what it is.

[tuck]

Nothing wrong with a good oyster bar with a twist, but it isn't the same as a seafood focused restaurant. If it IS a seafood restaurant, than it is poor positioning to call it an oyster bar. They aren't the same.

Edit -

OOPS - just saw Tuck's remark. But, I still say that to position it as an oyster bar is a mistake if it is indeed 90% fresh seafood OTHER THAN oysters. Or misleading to call it a seafood restaurant if the 90% seafood is really oysters from the sea seafood.

I have never called it an Oyster Bar. This will be a seafood restaurant that will serve oysters. We still have a work to do on the branding side of the project.

[tuck]

[QUOTE= Tuck will this be a east coast style place or more of a Florida gulf coast style place. Or a mix[/QUOTE]

Our seafood restaurant will be an American restaurant celebrating seafood from all coasts and regions around the country.

[Steve]

I have never called it an Oyster Bar. This will be a seafood restaurant that will serve oysters. We still have a work to do on the branding side of the project.

Your landlord called it an oyster bar

[Chadanth]

Our seafood restaurant will be an American restaurant celebrating seafood from all coasts and regions around the country.

Considering that there are only about 2 places I've found in the city that serve serviceable seafood AND oysters, I'll forgo arguing and just anticipate trying it out.

[tuck]

Considering that there are only about 2 places I've found in the city that serve serviceable seafood AND oysters, I'll forgo arguing and just anticipate trying it out.

Kitchen No. 324 starts dinner service on November 19th serving a few seafood dishes and fresh oysters. There are cities all over the country where these restaurants exist in large numbers.

[tuck]

Your landlord called it an oyster bar

I know he did. Just from the responses here, you can tell that people have a hard time with the oyster/seafood concept. I blame the person creator of the first Oyster Bar. Not a big deal; I hope the people of OKC enjoy themselves come this spring when we get open.

[Chadanth]

Kitchen No. 324 starts dinner service on November 19th serving a few seafood dishes and fresh oysters. There are cities all over the country where these restaurants exist in large numbers.

For sure. Make sure there's a happy hour too, because, well, beer and oysters. Just saying.

[BoulderSooner]

Our seafood restaurant will be an American restaurant celebrating seafood from all coasts and regions around the country.

Thanks tuck can't wait to try it out. And I am excited about 324 for dinner next week

[lasomeday]

I know he did. Just from the responses here, you can tell that people have a hard time with the oyster/seafood concept. I blame the person creator of the first Oyster Bar. Not a big deal; I hope the people of OKC enjoy themselves come this spring when we get open.

This spring! Can't wait! I'll be there!

[TechArch]

I am excited to see that The Okay See will have a retail location. They design great t-shirts.

[HangryHippo]

I am excited to see that The Okay See will have a retail location. They design great t-shirts.

+1

[HangryHippo]

I know he did. Just from the responses here, you can tell that people have a hard time with the oyster/seafood concept. I blame the person creator of the first Oyster Bar. Not a big deal; I hope the people of OKC enjoy themselves come this spring when we get open.

Looking forward to enjoying another one of your establishments!

[JarrodH]

I hope that the developer has taken ample time to understand the dynamics of a smoking establishment in a strip center such as this one. As much as I love seeing a cigar lounge concept, I would hate for them to ruin the experience for others in the retail section by not properly sealing ALL firewalls, ceilings, floors, and providing stand alone direct draw ventilation as well as completely separate HVAC return and ductwork. I've seen this be an issue in many lounges nationwide where other tenants can smell smoke.

[Pete]

The Rise now has a construction fence around the entire back perimeter (photo courtesy of Metro):

[Rajah]

Has anybody heard about whats in store for the 4 cottages and the old apartment building on 24th? Commercial, residential?

[soonerguru]

I know he did. Just from the responses here, you can tell that people have a hard time with the oyster/seafood concept. I blame the person creator of the first Oyster Bar. Not a big deal; I hope the people of OKC enjoy themselves come this spring when we get open.

I love oysters and all kinds of seafood. This is the most exciting restaurant in my opinion, as we really need a quality seafood restaurant in OKC.

[Pete]

Has anybody heard about whats in store for the 4 cottages and the old apartment building on 24th? Commercial, residential?

Hears that Marva Ellard is set to renovate those cottages and then build new apartments on the vacant lot directly east of there.

[BillyOcean]

this project may be going slower than aLoft....2015 opening?