Hideaway Pizza

[catch22]

Pi pizza took over the Hideaway. Didn't grab a slice but I saw it.

[catcherinthewry]

I tried the Pi Pizza. It didn't compare favorably with The Hideaway. I still want to know why The Hideaway left.

[Snowman]

I tried the Pi Pizza. It didn't compare favorably with The Hideaway. I still want to know why The Hideaway left.

The one in the ballpark seems a little redundant after the one in Automobile Ally opened, for seventy-ish nights a year it would have been more convenient for the people going to games but the rest of the time the one in Automobile Ally may have been the better location.

[jstanthrnme]

I tried the Pi Pizza. It didn't compare favorably with The Hideaway. I still want to know why The Hideaway left.

It's my understanding that the lease for the space that the Hideaway was occupying was up and the option to renew wasn't given because the ballpark wanted to control all of the vendors operating there.

[dankrutka]

It's my understanding that the lease for the space that the Hideaway was occupying was up and the option to renew wasn't given because the ballpark wanted to control all of the vendors operating there.

Well, that's unfortunate.

[Larry OKC]

The Ballpark is a City built & owned facility. Did the City give up vendor control to the Redhawks?

[LakeEffect]

The Ballpark is a City built & owned facility. Did the City give up vendor control to the Redhawks?

I would imagine that the City has always relegated vendor control to the facility operator, the Redhawks. I don't think the City operates the facility... other than paying for repairs.

[Urbanized]

Pretty sure that is accurate. Although over the winter the Redhawks invested quite a bit in some cosmetic upgrades, many of which I am sure were associated with the naming rights agreement.

Regarding the (former) Hideaway in the ballpark: Hideaway from the outset wanted to operate on the plaza on non-game days but the team's management (this was previous ownership) insisted that the same percentage structure stay in place as on game days. This meant that while all other Hideaways sell a medium pizza for say, $12, the one in Bricktown would have to sell the same pizza at $22 or something along those lines. The numbers just didn't work for Hideaway, and I know they were really disappointed (as were those of us who would have made regular use of that location).

If they would have been allowed to do that and were still in place I don't think it would compete at all with the Broadway location. Different markets, different uses. The ballpark location would have been more seasonal, outdoor, pedestrian-oriented and would have been more of a lunch place other than on event nights.

I did hear the same info about the new Redhawks owners wanting to go a different direction with a pizza vendor of their choice. I don't think it was Hideaway's desire to move out.

[RadicalModerate]

As one who remembers the refreshing taste of an ice cold Stroh's from the middle of the beer barrel pushed around the stands at "The Ol' Ballpark" by The Fairgrounds I am somewhat astonished at the apparent "gentrification" of the level of complaints regarding food offerings at the newer ballpark in Bricktown. (what's it called now?)

[OKCretro]

i have been disappointed in the ballpark the last few years. Its now almost just a circus, too many t-shirt throwers, promotions. Hopefully it will go to local ownership again soon.

[HangryHippo]

i have been disappointed in the ballpark the last few years. Its now almost just a circus, too many t-shirt throwers, promotions. Hopefully it will go to local ownership again soon.

This is absurd. The experience at the ballpark now is great. The new ownership is fantastic and is considered to be one of the finer ownership groups in minor league baseball. My experiences lead me to agree with that assessment.

[RadicalModerate]

This is absurd. The experience at the ballpark now is great. The new ownership is fantastic and is considered to be one of the finer ownership groups in minor league baseball. My experiences lead me to agree with that assessment.

What is "This" in terms of absurd[ity]?
I agree that "the experience" at the ballpark is great!
(although i can't testify as to the veracity of "now".}

It's way better than that place by the fairgrounds.
(it's=the experience of minor league baseball.)
(pop quiz: what is a packard?)

Frankly I wish that I could walk over to the ballpark whenever there is a homestand and root for the local team.
However: that is not possible.

(educational lagnappe for the Springlake and Wedgewood deprived/baseball: "Eight Men Out")

(PIZZA VENDOR as a point of Major League City comparision? geez.)

[tomokc]

Reopening almost one year to the day after the fire on September 25, 2012.

[onthestrip]

Feels as if its been closer to two years since they closed/had a fire.

[Dustin]

My favorite Hideaway! So happy it's about to reopen!

[tomokc]

I am happy to report that Hideaway reopened Monday night after a full year's absence. Employees were wearing t-shirts with graphics resembling firefighter's t-shirts, and a "HPFD" logo.

I bumped into friends while waiting for my pizza to go, and I was pleased to see the addition of a bar. Previously there was no comfortable place to wait for a to-go order, and this solution has a comfortable, neighborhood pizza parlor effect. Several wines, lots of beer on tap, and a full bar including several flavored vodkas (which I mention as an example of the depth of their spirit inventory).

I almost forgot: The pizza (thin crust ATW) hasn't changed a bit.

Glad they're back. It's been too long.

[Larry OKC]

Like the fireman connection...did they expand into the other business that was also at that location? Sorry, haven't been over that way in ages...last time I was there was shortly after they opened the first time.

[LakeEffect]

Like the fireman connection...did they expand into the other business that was also at that location? Sorry, haven't been over that way in ages...last time I was there was shortly after they opened the first time.

The building was only housing Hideaway when the fire happened.

[Prunepicker]

Hide-A-Way has a great pepperoni pizza and wings. I order the pizza
without sauce.

A friend of mine was in Montreal last week and told me about an
extremely thin pizza crust with pepperoni and no sauce.

That's my kind of pizza! Extremely thin with no sauce. To me
the sauce gets in the way of the crust, cheese, pepperoni,
pepperoni, cheese and pepperoni. I should have asked if she could
see through the crust. Nothing should get in the way of the crust,
cheese, pepperoni, pepperoni, cheese and pepperoni.

[ctchandler]

Prunepicker,
I have to have Italian sausage (preferably sliced, not ground) and I also substitute the garlic and olive oil glaze for the tomato sauce.
C. T.

Hide-A-Way has a great pepperoni pizza and wings. I order the pizza
without sauce.

A friend of mine was in Montreal last week and told me about an
extremely thin pizza crust with pepperoni and no sauce.

That's my kind of pizza! Extremely thin with no sauce. To me
the sauce gets in the way of the crust, cheese, pepperoni,
pepperoni, cheese and pepperoni. I should have asked if she could
see through the crust. Nothing should get in the way of the crust,
cheese, pepperoni, pepperoni, cheese and pepperoni.

[Prunepicker]

Prunepicker,
I have to have Italian sausage (preferably sliced, not ground) and I also
substitute the garlic and olive oil glaze for the tomato sauce.
C. T.

I'm with you, C.T. I like Italian Sausage with a lot of Pepperoni. I can't
say that I've had sliced I.S. I like the ground I.S. and the spiciness.

A great combo for pizza. Still, I like little or no sauce on my pizza.

I have a friend who wants everything dripping down her elbows. ICK! I
don't get it. I don't get it at all. Obviously we order separate pizzas.

Thin crust (no sauce) pepperoni, cheese, pepperoni, cheese, pepperoni,
cheese and possibly Italian sausage makes for a good pizza. I may
even ask for more cheese, pepperoni, cheese and pepperoni.

[ctchandler]

Prunepicker,
Sussy's always used sliced sausage and the Nomad II did until a couple of years ago. When I make Papa Murphy's I tailor it with my extras, grilled then sliced hot (Lovera's) Italian sausage, jalapenos, extra cheese (even though I order it with extra cheese), and chopped habaneros (sparingly).
C. T.

I'm with you, C.T. I like Italian Sausage with a lot of Pepperoni. I can't
say that I've had sliced I.S. I like the ground I.S. and the spiciness.

A great combo for pizza. Still, I like little or no sauce on my pizza.

I have a friend who wants everything dripping down her elbows. ICK! I
don't get it. I don't get it at all. Obviously we order separate pizzas.

Thin crust (no sauce) pepperoni, cheese, pepperoni, cheese, pepperoni,
cheese and possibly Italian sausage makes for a good pizza. I may
even ask for more cheese, pepperoni, cheese and pepperoni.

[Prunepicker]

Prunepicker,
Sussy's always used sliced sausage and the Nomad II did until a couple
of years ago...
C. T.

Omigosh! I have had sliced Italian sausage! That's probably why the
Pepperoni and Sausage pizza was so good. I always wondered where
the sausage was since sausage in OK is ground and has Potter's name
on it. LOL!

[Larry OKC]

Pizza without sauce...are you kidding...that is...well..unAmercian!

Might as well just eat those dry Pizza flavored Combos snack thingies

[ctchandler]

Larry,
I have problems (stomach) with tomato items (pizza sauce of course is one of them), and I have discovered the garlic and olive oil glaze (originally at Hideaway) and it suits me to a "T". Several places now offer it. No, I don't want a pizza with no sauce, just want to choose the sauce I use. So, please don't deport me, but if you do, send me to Italy.
C. T.

Pizza without sauce...are you kidding...that is...well..unAmercian!

Might as well just eat those dry Pizza flavored Combos snack thingies