Lotus in Bricktown closed

[metro]

HOT ROD, thanks for educating our less palate challenged counterparts, however don't forget about the ginger slices !!!

[Midtowner]

HOT ROD, I'm now in the mood to visit Sushi Neko. Unfortunately, I don't know anyone that'll man-up and try the stuff.

le sigh.

[HOT ROD]

HOT ROD, thanks for educating our less palate challenged counterparts, however don't forget about the ginger slices !!!

Oh yes Metro, ginger clarifies the palate.

[HOT ROD]

No problem everyone!

I hope I can help.

Please have fun and ENJOY!

Mmmm

[HOT ROD]

Midtowner,

if I were there (or you were here in Seattle), I would go with you.

I would NEVER turn down a visit to a great sushi joint. Sushi/Sashimi (among other ethnic cuisines) is really great once you get the hang of it.

[metro]

Midtowner, I'm down with some Neko

[Floating_adrift]

Midtowner,

if I were there (or you were here in Seattle), I would go with you.

I would NEVER turn down a visit to a great sushi joint. Sushi/Sashimi (among other ethnic cuisines) is really great once you get the hang of it.

Seattle.

I wish I was there....

[BG918]

This is a huge loss for OKC. Lotus was not only a great restaurant with wonderful food and service but it was also a sophisticated place that reminded me (and anyone else I took there) of a bigger city like New York or Chicago. The modern decor and overall vibe inside the restaurant was very hip and made me optimistic about the future of Bricktown and its mix of casual and upscale eateries. I do hope another restaurant, hopefully a sushi bar, opens in this location because it's a great site right on the canal off Oklahoma Ave. with parking in the back. Sushi is my favorite type of food and I'm always hoping OKC can attract more sushi restaurants. How many are currently in the OKC area?

[Sooner&RiceGrad]

OKC is not quite the fan of exotic food though. Not until we can herd the gays into their "lovely" downtown lofts. Once housing comes, then we should see "specialized" services boom.

[Midtowner]

OKC is not quite the fan of exotic food though. Not until we can herd the gays into their "lovely" downtown lofts. Once housing comes, then we should see "specialized" services boom.

wha?

[Sooner&RiceGrad]

See introduction thread.

[BG918]

Why is it you believe only gays will live in downtown lofts, and are the only ones who enjoy exotic foods?

[Midtowner]

Why is it you believe only gays will live in downtown lofts, and are the only ones who enjoy exotic foods?

I'm pretty sure he was kidding.

For the record, I do live downtown.. not in a loft. I also enjoy exotic foods and am not gay.

I'm curious as to what "special services" he's referring? Perhaps the need for a downtown bath house?

[Sooner&RiceGrad]

Why is it you believe only gays will live in downtown lofts, and are the only ones who enjoy exotic foods?

I believe they will leave the Paseo in the dust however. If I did not have a family I would consider downtown myself. But, you can't deny the gay/straight ratio will be higher here than anywhere else in the metro.

[BG918]

I believe they will leave the Paseo in the dust however. If I did not have a family I would consider downtown myself. But, you can't deny the gay/straight ratio will be higher here than anywhere else in the metro.

Is that really a bad thing? I think downtown will become a popular place for young professionals, gay or straight, who want to live close to their jobs in an urban setting. I doubt gays will ever abandon the Paseo, I actually hope that area sees a revitalization of its own soon.

[Sooner&RiceGrad]

Take it for a grain of salt, but Oklahoma City's gay pop. is really thin. They aren't so numerous, they can keep both strongholds. It is one or the other. If they leave the other, it will become redder. Wherever they go, will become bluer.

[Patrick]

Let's get back on the topic of Lotus being closed.

[Patrick]

We had an onslaught of new posts here last night and early this morning by a new poster, so I'm just moving the more recent posts to the front page.

[zuluwarrior0760]

Lotus had a lot of problems, although a lot of great ideas as well.
Their sushi I thought was second to none in OKC....
Their other food was hit and miss but the steaks were great. When
they originally opened they committed two restaurant sins:
they built and equipped in a hurry because they had to get up and running
in like 6 weeks from inception. They also created a HUGE menu initially and
eventually had to scale it back. Finally, the big strike against them is that
they opened I believe toward the center of the off season in bricktown and that
was before bass pro and Harkins..... etc....
I thought they did a stellar job at designing the place....the paintings from various
artists was a welcome departure and the lighting was particularly stunning....all
the colored effects were not to be seen anywhere outside of NYC or Chicago although
now I've seen a few others try to copy that.....

I think they just got in over their heads, leaving little for advertising, although they tried....
I know both owners of this place, and it saddens me to see it go under.....
I think if I was to peg anything as a reason, it would be "identity crisis".....they never
really communicated what it was they served.....the name Lotus implied Chineese, the
Sushi thing didn't help either......
As cheesy as I thought their original choice in name was, it might have given people
a better look at their steak,chicken capabilities.....they were going to originally name the
joint "Rawhide"......

I hope something can be done to bring this place back........

[Sooner&RiceGrad]

What needs to happen is more upscale national chains. We have already discussed a Cheesecake Factory, Bennigan's, Zuchini's, etc, maybe a Fox Sports Grill... national stores with enough corporate revenue to sustain them through the slower winter months, so they can make the big bucks in spring, summer and fall. In time I would like to see a a galleria development in Bricktown, maybe just a few blocks destined as a fine shopping district.

[Midtowner]

What needs to happen is more upscale national chains. We have already discussed a Cheesecake Factory, Bennigan's, Zuchini's, etc, maybe a Fox Sports Grill... national stores with enough corporate revenue to sustain them through the slower winter months, so they can make the big bucks in spring, summer and fall. In time I would like to see a a galleria development in Bricktown, maybe just a few blocks destined as a fine shopping district.

Three words as to what would make a killing in Bricktown: Dave & Busters.

If you're unfamiliar, it's a pretty nice restaurant, serves a wide variety of foods, but is best known for its arcade (with a full service bar).

[mranderson]

Three words as to what would make a killing in Bricktown: Dave & Busters.

If you're unfamiliar, it's a pretty nice restaurant, serves a wide variety of foods, but is best known for its arcade (with a full service bar).

Personally, i will pass. To much like Dallas. Plus, I have been to theirs. BORING!

[Sooner&RiceGrad]

Are you kidding me? Oklahoma City is actually quite simillar to Dallas, right down to the rankings. Incase you haven't heard, OKC is America's 8 th hottest city, Dallas is the 9th. Dallas is known for sprawl, OKC is the nations 3rd largest city. Look at highways in Moore, Yukon, Norman and all around the metro, and Memorial Road reminds of the Stemmons. They have Deep Ellum, We have Bricktown, ten thousand times betetr IMHO.

[zuluwarrior0760]

I think a bunch of national chains in Bricktown would be the worst thing
that could happen........I cringe at the thought of an IHOP wasting
space in Bricktown.....
Bricktown should be able to maintain it's "can't get it anywhere else"
flavor.....
I'm not saying a few would have a negative impact, but if we're not
careful, the "national chains" that the previous poster said had more
money to get them thru the winter, may just singlehandledly turn
our beloved Bricktown into one giant stripmall.....these types of
districts should maintain a proprietary element of uniqueness.....or
all the business there will suffer.....mostly because when people
think of "what do we want to eat in bricktown".....they either go
or stay.........if I ran down a mental list of cracker barrel, ihop, bennigans,
applebees etc etc.......I think I'd just stay in Edmond or Norman where
I can drive less, pay less to park.......and there won't be a wait.....I mean
afterall, if the food's the same.................
I love Bricktown......I hope it stays unique and doesn't become one
big ass mall food court.......
Lotus met the criteria of "different" and the loss will be felt....I just really
hope a Marie Callendars Salad Bar doesn't take it's space.........

[mranderson]

Are you kidding me? Oklahoma City is actually quite simillar to Dallas, right down to the rankings. Incase you haven't heard, OKC is America's 8 th hottest city, Dallas is the 9th. Dallas is known for sprawl, OKC is the nations 3rd largest city. Look at highways in Moore, Yukon, Norman and all around the metro, and Memorial Road reminds of the Stemmons. They have Deep Ellum, We have Bricktown, ten thousand times betetr IMHO.

I guess the one thing you have not learned yet is the fact i can not stand Dallas. I was there for eight years and found it a sess pool. I want this city to not be a Texas what to be.