Another upscale concept from Good Egg Group

[metro]

Thanks for the review mmm, I was going to go last night but didn't get over there in time. Will definitely stop by soon.

[amaesquire]

Tuck, congratulations on the launch! Will be stopping by very soon.

[mecarr]

Does the place have a website? Anyone know how the prices are?

[Pete]

Market C to provide new option for shoppers
Grocer to cater to those in downtown
BY STEVE LACKMEYER
Published: November 19, 2008


Sara Howard, general manager at Market C, displays some of the fresh meats to be found at the new store. PHOTO BY STEVE LACKMEYER, THE OKLAHOMAN

Open only a day, and without any advertising, operators of the new Market C at NW 23 and Hudson entertained a constant stream of potential new customers.
Heather and Keith Paul recognized many as customers from their adjoining Cheevers Cafe, who spent the last bit of their lunch hour browsing the market’s fresh meats, prepared meals and vegetables. Other visitors were like Katy Folks and Jordan Kopf, who walked over from their nearby home after spending months watching the conversion of an old Phillips 66 gas station into the market and catering kitchen.

"She’s been freaking out about it,” Kopf joked. "It’s definitely a great addition to the neighborhood.”

Heather Paul is banking on the growing downtown area population becoming regulars. She thinks residents want more options than Homeland at NW 18 and Classen and Buy-For-Less at NW 23 and Pennsylvania. But the Pauls are counting on the catering kitchen, in the former gas station’s garage, supporting the market until the latter establishes a steady customer base.

Market C is part of the Paul’s growing Good Egg Dining Group, which started with Cheever’s and now includes Iron Starr BBQ, Red Prime Steakhouse and operation of the restaurant side of POPS in Arcadia.

The market represents a sampling of each restaurant. Customers can buy crab cakes like those offered at Red Prime or the molasses-glazed chicken found at Cheevers.

Market C also carries fresh cuts of prime beef served in the Good Egg Dining Group’s three restaurants, including Kobe Beef and various dry-aged beef choices.

Popular hard-to-find soda selections from POPS, homemade tomato sauce, soups, salads and pastas fill up the remaining shelves and refrigerator cases.

"Oklahoma families are constantly on the go. We want to make things a little easier for them, and Market C will do just that,” Heather Paul said. "Patrons can get a complete meal just like our restaurants offer to enjoy at their home without all the work.”

[jungllejane]

this is a similar concept to Eatsi's in dallas...LOVE that place!

[tuck]

Does the place have a website? Anyone know how the prices are?

Website is close to completion. market-c.com - Temporary Home Page

[OKCTalker]

this is a similar concept to Eatsi's in dallas...LOVE that place!

Eatzi's - Was great, but RIP.

[RSA]

Eatzis is no longer there?!

When I lived in Dallas I worked right down Oaklawn a couple blocks and used to have lunch at Eatzis quite often. It also seemed to be a favorite of the Dallas Mavs. You could get a picture around dinner time if they were in town. Nice beer selection too.

[tuck]

Eatzis is no longer there?!

When I lived in Dallas I worked right down Oaklawn a couple blocks and used to have lunch at Eatzis quite often. It also seemed to be a favorite of the Dallas Mavs. You could get a picture around dinner time if they were in town. Nice beer selection too.

Its still open; other units have closed around the country. They do very well.

[metro]

Went to Market C today at lunch, will review the place soon in the Food Court.

[Turanacus]

is fife still working on the theatre or is it dead? always bring spare change with ya, because they be folks axin fo' it.

[warreng88]

Not sure where to post this so I guess it can go here:

Stretching boundaries with Oklahoma barbecue
Food Iron Starr Urban Bar-B-Q redefines barbecue with BBQ Club

By Dave Cathey
Published: May 27, 2009

Editor’s note: This is the final part of a three-part discussion about barbecue.

Barbecue is old news, gaining relevance the minute somebody accidentally left prehistoric roadkill too near the community fire pit.

So, what’s next for barbecue?

One Oklahoma restaurant is doing its best to stretch the boundaries of its smoker.

At Iron Starr Urban Bar-B-Q, 3700 N Shartel Ave., barbecue is made fresh daily, but the chefs never quit examining its potential.

Consider our old friend, the club sandwich: bacon, turkey, roast beef, cheese, lettuce and tomato with mayonnaise on toast — double-decker style.

Layer that template over a barbecue menu and right away you see the possibilities with smoked turkey and brisket. Chop the brisket to avoid a wrestling match in your mouth, keep the bacon, add two kinds of cheese, fuse barbecue sauce with homemade mayonnaise for the resulting barbecue aioli, toss a couple of slices of Texas toast on the grill and you’ve got May’s Sandwich of the Month, The BBQ Club.

The restaurants Keith and Heather Paul maintain through A Good Egg Dining Group are all innovative on some level. Cheever’s Cafe, Red PrimeSteak, Market C and POPS all offer a little more than standard fare.

But Iron Starr is redefining barbecue.

Keith Paul grew up in Fort Worth, eating the same barbecue we all love. But as a chef and restaurateur, he’s motivated to more than just follow the familiar path.

"It’s about trying to do things to stand out from the norm,” he said. "We’re trying to elevate things here, but it starts with the best possible ingredients.”

So, Iron Starr isn’t satisfied serving mac and cheese from a box, baked beans from a can or french fries from a freezer. While there’s no sin committed by those who do, Iron Starr simply is a little more ambitious. That can be a sink-or-swim risk for an establishment.

But when you serve a fancy mac and cheese that develops a cult following, knee-weakening cornbread, whole batter-fried okra and homemade pickles, the upside is hard to miss.

That said, Iron Starr doesn’t forget barbecue is king.

Whether it’s smoked, rubbed or sauced by a Kansas City Barbecue Society-certified pit-master, your Uncle Cleetus or chef Jose Barrios at Iron Starr, barbecue is comfort food.

By making a club sandwich out of it, isn’t Iron Starr simply doubling your comfort? Try a BBQ Club for yourself to decide.

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[warreng88]

From that same story:

New Starr in town
Owner Keith Paul says a second Iron Starr Urban Bar-B-Q is scheduled to open Sept. 1 on Campus Corner in Norman in the old Harold’s Warehouse building — just in time for football season.

[soonerguru]

Thoughts on Iron Starr? Personally, I'm not a huge fan. It's better than average, but the food writer using terms like "knee weakening" seems to overstate matters.

I do know several folks who really like it.

[wsucougz]

God forbid if Chesapeake, Devon, or A Good Egg Group ever went under.

[Pete]

Love Iron Starr!

And thrilled they'll be expanding to Campus Corner. What a great addition to that district -- which is in dire need of good restaurants.

[John1744]

I absolutely love Iron Starr. I've done County Line and several of the big BBQ places mentioned in this forum but Iron Starr just kills me with it's amazing food.

[BG918]

Love Iron Starr!

And thrilled they'll be expanding to Campus Corner. What a great addition to that district -- which is in dire need of good restaurants.

The Corner has many good restaurants but really needs a more upscale place. Iron Starr will be a good addition, for sure, but I really think something like a Cheever's would've been better. There's still Harold's old store available which is perfect for a really nice, upscale place.

[OKCMallen]

Thoughts on Iron Starr? Personally, I'm not a huge fan. It's better than average, but the food writer using terms like "knee weakening" seems to overstate matters.

I do know several folks who really like it.

The Starr is where I always take out-of-towners and have always received great reviews.

[gmwise]

Does anyone remember that building on that corner near that other building?

[Pete]

The Corner has many good restaurants

Which?

And is Othello's still open there? I didn't see them on the merchant's list.

[soonerguru]

Othello's is definitely still open. And I'm a big fan of New York Pizza, as well.

[BFizzy]

[QUOTE=Pete Brzycki;228999]Which?

Victoria's
In The Raw
Cafe Plaid
Othello's
TEA Cafe
Freebird's
Brother's
O'Connell's
Louie's
Pita Pit
Seven47
La Luna
Hideaway
NY Pizza
Which Wich?
Jimmy John's
Fat Sandwich
Pepe Delgado's

[lasomeday]

You forgot to mention the most upscale and best restaurant on Campus Corner. Turquoise. It is awesome!

Turquoise Cafe & Catering - Norman OK - Campus Corner Restaurant

They aren't in that building anymore. They are a block south closer to campus.

[BFizzy]

Yeah, Turqoise is good too. I knew I was forgetting something.

I guess you can throw Justin's in there too, if it's still open.