Best of - Tulsa Restaurants That Are Gone

[Tulsa Collector]

quote:I thought Streamroller's BBQ was great. At least it was every time I ate there. The raspberry and blueberry BBQ sauces were really, really good. I had friends in from out of town and they loved it as well. They still ask if the place ever reopened in another location.

A sports bar is going in to that location now. (The old Embers.)

I stumbled onto this site doing some research on the Louisiane and this post caught my eye.  I'm a partner in a BBQ company called 3 Guys Smokin'.  We licensed our recipes and sauces to Tom for Steamroller and it was great while the kitchen was preparing things as we taught them.  Once they stopped, the food went downhill.  

The sauces--Smokin' Blues and Smokin' Razz--are still available.  You can find our products at Perry's, Hasty Bake, Siegi's, and Savory Chef.

Another new restaurant, the Clubhouse, is about to open soon and will feature some of our recipes.  You can find more information here.

[joiei]

quote:Originally posted by Tulsa Collector

quote:I thought Streamroller's BBQ was great. At least it was every time I ate there. The raspberry and blueberry BBQ sauces were really, really good. I had friends in from out of town and they loved it as well. They still ask if the place ever reopened in another location.

A sports bar is going in to that location now. (The old Embers.)

I stumbled onto this site doing some research on the Louisiane and this post caught my eye.  I'm a partner in a BBQ company called 3 Guys Smokin'.  We licensed our recipes and sauces to Tom for Steamroller and it was great while the kitchen was preparing things as we taught them.  Once they stopped, the food went downhill.  

The sauces--Smokin' Blues and Smokin' Razz--are still available.  You can find our products at Perry's, Hasty Bake, Siegi's, and Savory Chef.

Another new restaurant, the Clubhouse, is about to open soon and will feature some of our recipes.  You can find more information here.

nice web site, a small irritant is not being able to turn off the music.  Let us know when it opens and we will head on down to check the place out.  love us some que.

[inteller]

quote:Originally posted by Conan71

quote:Originally posted by bmuscotty

Reading this thread made me think of 2 of the very few things I miss about living in California. Der Wienerschnitzel and Shakeys Pizza. Awsome chili and corn dogs. I know what Tulsa severly LACKS is a coffee shop('s) (besides Denny's) and good bakery's.

For starters try Shades of Brown at 32nd & Peoria

I dunno why people suggest that place.  The coffee is weak.

[Townsend]

quote:Originally posted by inteller



I dunno why people suggest that place.  The coffee is weak.

You are a blinding ray of sunshine

[mrburns918]

quote:Originally posted by inteller

quote:Originally posted by Conan71

quote:Originally posted by bmuscotty

Reading this thread made me think of 2 of the very few things I miss about living in California. Der Wienerschnitzel and Shakeys Pizza. Awsome chili and corn dogs. I know what Tulsa severly LACKS is a coffee shop('s) (besides Denny's) and good bakery's.

For starters try Shades of Brown at 32nd & Peoria

I dunno why people suggest that place.  The coffee is weak.

The best consistent coffee IMO can be found at Cafe Cubana. James the owner has not only a loyal customer base but his employees are long term.

Coffee House on Cherry St. has a better atmosphere than Cafe Cubana but the coffee cannot compare.

Stay away from Double Shot. Probably one of the best cups of coffee in Tulsa but the owner is a complete tool. I have been thrown out about three times. Once, the owner with a sneer asked me why I would order a Mocha (it was for my girlfriend). I responded, why do you have it listed on your board if you don't want to sell it? Boom, I was kicked out. I do recommend visiting when Jesus (employee who used to work for Shades) is working. He does a great job. You can find his pic on the Phat Philly's wall of shame. He is a skinny guy too. If Brian(owner) gets over his penis issues or starts medication it would be the perfect coffee shop.

Shades of Brown? I just can't recommend the coffee there. It's ok, the owner is very cool but I see her drinking coffee at Cafe Cubana.

Topeca in downtown is surprisingly decent. They supply The Coffee House on Cherry St. coffee beans.

Alisee MoMo hasn't been the same since the former owner "Ali" smashed in their windows. The are giving away Thanksgiving dinners tomorrow.

Cafe Kona is alright but I think the closest one is located just outside of OKC. []

Java Dave's. I have tried to support them but I just can't stomach it.

Nordaggio's is not too bad. I hated to see them leave Owasso.

Mr. Burns

[tulsascoot]

Peking Garden on Lewis.

Has this been mentioned yet? MY parent took us there when we were kids quite a bit. I think it's where my love of Asian food began.

[Sardonicus Rex]

quote:Originally posted by mrburns918
Stay away from Double Shot. Probably one of the best cups of coffee in Tulsa but the owner is a complete tool. I have been thrown out about three times. Once, the owner with a sneer asked me why I would order a Mocha (it was for my girlfriend). I responded, why do you have it listed on your board if you don't want to sell it? Boom, I was kicked out. I do recommend visiting when Jesus (employee who used to work for Shades) is working. He does a great job. You can find his pic on the Phat Philly's wall of shame. He is a skinny guy too. If Brian(owner) gets over his penis issues or starts medication it would be the perfect coffee shop.

NO COFFEE FOR YOU! COME BACK ONE YEAR!!

[AngieB]

quote:Originally posted by Tulsa Collector



I stumbled onto this site doing some research on the Louisiane ... <snip>

I work in the office building at 14th & Boston and I have been told that The Louisiane used to be located on the first floor. Does anyone know if this is true?

[RecycleMichael]

The Louisiane's original location was at 18th and Boston.

[random]

quote:Originally posted by AMP

Soda or Ice Cream perhaps.

Anyone remember where this was in Tulsa and when?

Notice how many employees they have working taking care of business. And all in proper uniforms as well.

Could this picture be of Sonheimer's Ice Cream? They used to be in the Building that houses Big Al's now at 15th and Harvard. I went to Rogers High School with Sally Sonheimer... I never actually went there so I'm not sure. Also some restaurants I haven't seen brought up in this thread - The Loaf and Ladle, Choices and The Magic Pan Craperie. The Loaf and Ladle was at about 12th and Main, they had delicious corn potato chowder, sandwiches, coffee and carrot cake. The original owners were a really friendly couple, I don't remember their names. They sold it to another family and it wasn't quite the same afterwards. Choices used to be at about 17th and Main I believe. They had a great lunch menu with lots of "choices." The Magic Pan was up in the Williams Center and they had delicious food and a nice view of downtown.

[RecycleMichael]

Sally's last name was spelled Sontheimer. She now lives in Rome and puts on writing workshops for women.

http://www.nialamaharaj.com/Siena/whoarewe2.html

I went to their ice cream store often as a child. You could be right. My memories are as old as yours, but it looks like what I remember.

[random]

quote:Originally posted by RecycleMichael

Sally's last name was spelled Sontheimer. She now lives in Rome and puts on writing workshops for women.

http://www.nialamaharaj.com/Siena/whoarewe2.html

I went to their ice cream store often as a child. You could be right. My memories are as old as yours, but it looks like what I remember.

Thanks for that info Michael. I wondered what happened to Sally - that's great! Sorry I misspelled her name.

[RecycleMichael]

I e-mailed her and asked if that was her family's shop.

I hope she responds, it is 8:20 pm her time now.

[random]

quote:Originally posted by RecycleMichael

Sally's last name was spelled Sontheimer.

I remember now. The 't' is silent!

quote: Originally posted by tulsamini I work in the office building at 14th & Boston and I have been told that The Louisiane used to be located on the first floor. Does anyone know if this is true?

BTW, I do seem to recall the Louissianne Restaurant briefly moving to 14th and Boston.

[Bumby]

I don't remember the ice cream store @ 15th & Harvard set up like this.  When I started going there it was called Shiveleys (not sure about the spelling) and later it was called Penningtons.  Not saying it wasn't ever called Sontheimers, my family always said "let's go to Shiveley's even after the name change.  My parents took us there a lot, specially after doctor & dentist appts.  It was still an ice cream shop up until around '72ish.  I would love to have some of the tiny spoons they used.  Ice water has never tasted as good as the ice water there in the paper cones stuck in a metal holder.