Downtown development recap

[sgrizzle]

15th and Detroit?

1st and Detroit, the one next to McNellie's is/was Albert G's

[RecycleMichael]

This is full restaurant AFAIK...this building is larger than you think.

This was my old building. It is 4,000 square feet.

I have been assured that the Rib Crib will be open before baseball season starts.

[RecycleMichael]

The BBQ place planned just east of McNellie's is planned to be an Albert G's.

[Teatownclown]

This was my old building. It is 4,000 square feet.

I have been assured that the Rib Crib will be open before baseball season starts.

I saw BC and RC will be entering the too much chew district soon....

[carltonplace]

15th and Detroit?

1st and Detroit. I cannot explain why my keyboard put 15th.

[Townsend]

I couldn't remember if anyone'd mentioned it.

Are there any known plans for the old KOTV property in Blue Dome now that they're moving to the new location in Brady?

[carltonplace]

I noticed that new "DECO DISTRICT" markers have been installed in down town. One is at ONEOK plaza accross from the Mayo Hotel on 5th and Cheyenne.

[sgrizzle]

I noticed that new "DECO DISTRICT" markers have been installed in down town. One is at ONEOK plaza accross from the Mayo Hotel on 5th and Cheyenne.

Those are places to chain your bike I believe that double as signage.

[carltonplace]

Those are places to chain your bike I believe that double as signage.

great idea. There is already a bike rack in front of Topeka just a few feet away.

[Townsend]

3 coffeehouses to open in downtown area in the coming month

http://www.tulsaworld.com/scene/article.aspx?subjectid=39&articleid=20121213_39_WK11_CUTLIN738695

A trio of coffeehouses with the added attractions of beer, wine and food are expected to open over the next three to four weeks in the downtown area.

Phoenix Cafe, 1302 E. Sixth St., will open Friday; Hodges Bend, 823 E. Third St., is hoping to be open in two to three weeks, and Chimera Cafe, 121 N. Main St., is shooting for early January.

If you want to be among the first customers to order a house-made bagel and cup of joe at Phoenix, plan to rise early Friday. It opens at 6:30 a.m.

Those who burn the other end of the candle can stop in for an Irish whiskey or glass of wine with some cheese fondue until the Phoenix closes at 2 a.m.

The Phoenix will have a full bar, six beers on tap, smoothies, Brooklyn-style boiled bagels, tabletop fondue, and s'mores made on a tabletop hibachi with house-made marshmallows.

"We also will have antipasto trays with meats and cheeses, soups, salads, and hot and cold sandwiches," general manager David Fell said.

The Phoenix's main dining area features a wide and colorful assortment of ceiling lamps, and a library room is surrounded by bookshelves holding a variety of books.

The Phoenix Cafe is owned by Blake Ewing, a city councilor and owner of Joe Momma's Pizza, among other downtown businesses.

Noah Bush, well-known mixologist who most recently worked at Doc's Wine & Food in Brookside, is opening Hodges Bend, along with Topeca Coffee owner John Gaberino.

"We will have a limited amount of food, things like meat and cheese boards," Bush said. "It will be interesting mixing the flavors of the meats and cheeses together, as well as with the drinks."

Hodges Bend is located on the east edge of downtown next door to Tulsa Deco winery.

"Tulsa Deco wines definitely will be on our wine list," Bush said.

Co-owners Jack Wood and Rob Stewart of Chimera Cafe said "small batch" wines also will be featured on its beverage list.

Chimera also will have beers, fruit juices, smoothies and a variety of specialty drinks.

The menu will be varied, too, with breakfast items, soups, salads and subs, many made with organic ingredients and suited for vegetarian diets.

"We originally thought we would be open before the end of the year, but it's looking like just after the first of the year now," Stewart said.

Chimera is located on the west side of Main Street in the Brady Arts District, just south of the Vanguard and Hunt Club.

[JCnOwasso]

The Pheonix bagels are so good... I recommend the Joy Luck Club on an Everything Bagel.

[Townsend]

What improvements, services and amenities do you think would make downtown Tulsa more attractive and vibrant?

http://www.feedbacktulsa.org/portals/121/Forum_355/Issue_1138?a=133

[Gaspar]

The BBQ place planned just east of McNellie's is planned to be an Albert G's.

That is such an awesome location for him. 

[JCnOwasso]

I couldn't remember if anyone'd mentioned it.

Are there any known plans for the old KOTV property in Blue Dome now that they're moving to the new location in Brady?

Wait... KOTV moved?  I wouldn't have guessed it...

[Conan71]

That is such an awesome location for him. 

Has the new Albert G's opened yet?