Bars/restaurants that are sorely missed

[Prunepicker]

O.K. you win the prize for today... I had forgotten all about Garland's
Restaurant... and I do remember the Marlin or whatever that was on the
wall...

I mentioned this quite a while back on the Southside Memories thread.
Garland's was one of my favorite places. A real hole in the wall with great
food. I liked the smorgasbord.

[Prunepicker]

Does anyone remember Nick's? It was a sandwich place; it seems like the
name might have been Nick's Imported Meats or something like that. Only was
there one time in the mid 70's, but can't find a trace of it. It might have been
around midtown; not sure. I wasn't driving.

Nick's was incredible and ate there almost every Friday. The pastrami
sandwiches were my favorite. It was on N. Western and one block north of
23rd. The building is still there on the east side of the street.

[papaOU]

Nick's was incredible and ate there almost every Friday. The pastrami
sandwiches were my favorite. It was on N. Western and one block north of
23rd. The building is still there on the east side of the street.

There was another location at Grand and N. May. Nick's had the best meatball sandwich. A real get it all over your face meal!!

[twinkles]

Another place I'm remembering (from the 60's, this time) is Pulliam's barbecue. Ribs with plenty of sauce, with Wonder bread, and wrapped up in butcher paper. One of the few places my parents would spend their food money for "pre-made" food.

[CarltonsKeeper]

There was another location at Grand and N. May. Nick's had the best meatball sandwich. A real get it all over your face meal!!

Wasn't that called Nick's Import Co. and well known for their Muffaletta sandwich or am I dreaming????

[Prunepicker]

Wasn't that called Nick's Import Co. and well known for their Muffaletta
sandwich or am I dreaming?

You're right! The menu said, "A meal for 4 or a feast for 2!"

[bluedogok]

I liked Tony's Italian Specialties at NW 29th & Penn. It was still open when I moved to Austin, I was going to take my wife there one time when we were back in OKC and it was closed.

[CarltonsKeeper]

You're right! The menu said, "A meal for 4 or a feast for 2!"

That little joint was nothing but GOOOOOOOOOD!! Use to like to go there back in the early 70's and split a Muffaletta for lunch with a tall bottle of Dr. Pepper! It doesn't take much to amuse me....

[Prunepicker]

I liked Tony's Italian Specialties at NW 29th & Penn. It was still open when I
moved to Austin, I was going to take my wife there one time when we were
back in OKC and it was closed.

The food was great and the juke box had the best music i.e. big band,
Sinatra, Cole...

[papaOU]

I liked Tony's Italian Specialties at NW 29th & Penn. It was still open when I moved to Austin, I was going to take my wife there one time when we were back in OKC and it was closed.

The best linguini and clam sauce ever!!

[CarltonsKeeper]

Did you know that Ardmore, Ok was where the original "idea" and the actual "onion burger" originated??? Most people think El Reno but it was at that little cafe in Armore! At least I read that on the Internet, so I guess it's gospel....

Surely there's someone out there who remembers the "Spanish Rest" - it was the roughest bar in south Okc. Dead end of Meridian at the river, had quite a few killings there and a boat load of stabbings! USG60 should remember it?

[USG '60]

Spanish Rest was mythic, talked about in hushed tones. Some years after highschool I actually saw it for the first time and in daylight of all things. Naturally it tarnished the myth. But still it's name raises the hair on the back of my neck.

[FRISKY]

Surely there's someone out there who remembers the "Spanish Rest" - it was the roughest bar in south Okc. Dead end of Meridian at the river, had quite a few killings there and a boat load of stabbings! USG60 should remember it?

Was it a smallish building on the north side of the street?

[Bobby821]

What about Fox and Horn on S. Western? anyone have any memories of this unique place? The building is still there it is a Dr's office now.

[FRISKY]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned The Black Brick...simply because it was unusual.

[Bobby821]

There was also Blacks on Western north of SW 29th street was on the west side of Western.

[CarltonsKeeper]

Was it a smallish building on the north side of the street?

It's still there, 1-44 south to 149th and then west to Meridian. South on Meridian to the dead end. There is a house etc. but go in the drive and on the left is the "Spanish Rest." You can still read the faded painted name on the front of the building! Use to be the place NOT to go!! If I remember right, back in the late 50's maybe early 60's it had dirt floors, probably still does.

[FRISKY]

It's still there, 1-44 south to 149th and then west to Meridian. South on Meridian to the dead end. There is a house etc. but go in the drive and on the left is the "Spanish Rest." You can still read the faded painted name on the front of the building! Use to be the place NOT to go!! If I remember right, back in the late 50's maybe early 60's it had dirt floors, probably still does.

I used to get custom made wooden propellers from a business in that area. I think it was called Aeroprop. Is it still there?

[papaOU]

It's still there, 1-44 south to 149th and then west to Meridian. South on Meridian to the dead end. There is a house etc. but go in the drive and on the left is the "Spanish Rest." You can still read the faded painted name on the front of the building! Use to be the place NOT to go!! If I remember right, back in the late 50's maybe early 60's it had dirt floors, probably still does.

It was one of those places where when you entered they checked you to see if you were packin' a gun. If not they would lend you one.

[papaOU]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned The Black Brick...simply because it was unusual.

Well if you are going to throw-in the Black Brick I am going to add The Deli and the Yellow Sub since they were on Paseo

[Prunepicker]

Surely there's someone out there who remembers the "Spanish Rest"...

Wasn't that a hang out for the 1% Outlaws? I'm thinking it was. I knew a
few from that biker gang.


Don't ask...

[papaOU]

Wasn't that a hang out for the 1% Outlaws? I'm thinking it was. I knew a
few from that biker gang.


Don't ask...

I'm askin'! Which club? Can send private if you'd like.

[Generals64]

Well if you are going to throw-in the Black Brick I am going to add The Deli and the Yellow Sub since they were on Paseo

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PASEO???? don't forget El Charrito's...Good mexican food way back then....

[Bobby821]

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PASEO???? don't forget El Charrito's...Good mexican food way back then....

It was a Slop Joint..

[Generals64]

It was a Slop Joint..

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You aren't old enough to remember El Charrito's on Paseo...Maybe El chico but, Unless you are over 35 you weren't there?????