I was considering purchasing one of those concession trailers you see at events and fairs or what not. Something small, not too large or an eyesore, to sell late night food past 11pm in bricktown. Just curious if anyone knows an ordinance against this? As far as I can tell its legal as long as you dont block traffic and its 75 ft away from the canal. What type of food do you think would go off best? Any input or suggestions would be appreciated.

I think it's a great idea. A guy on this website was going to do it, but got busy with other stuff. I'd love to see tons more street vendors both in Bricktown and the CBD. Perhaps in the daytime you could pay a college student or someone to run it in the core of downtown and then you could man it on weekends in Bricktown? Hotdogs, Pretzels would be nice.

tacos or fat sandwiches

Taqueria style tacos
Gyros/Schwarmas
Hot dogs/Brats
Pizza

Bobo's Chicken.
;)

How about fair food. Funnel cakes, corn dogs, roasted corn and those sorts of tasty treats. Although some good fried chicken would be nice. Just don't invite the shady characters that frequent(ed) BoBo's Chicken.

Bobo's Chicken.
;)

I was going to post the same thing and then I thought, "Too soon?"

I was considering purchasing one of those concession trailers you see at events and fairs or what not. Something small, not too large or an eyesore, to sell late night food past 11pm in bricktown. Just curious if anyone knows an ordinance against this? As far as I can tell its legal as long as you dont block traffic and its 75 ft away from the canal. What type of food do you think would go off best? Any input or suggestions would be appreciated.

Whatever you do, don't sell what your name is. (just kidding) :sofa:

I was going to post the same thing and then I thought, "Too soon?"

Too soon? No.

I was going to post the same thing and then I thought, "Too soon?"

Despite the obvious problems with the location, have ya ever tasted the stuff? Manna from heaven. That chicken is unreal good.

Key is to go early before all of the clubs let out.

About what time do they start serving that manna from heaven? I want to try it, but I would prefer to do it earlier rather than later...

I started a thread about BoBo's chicken because I want to know more...

Too soon? No.

I guess it was on "Hood Street."

I could always eat a gyro after a late night in bricktown.

In all seriousness, Bobo's chicken would probably do very well in Bricktown.

Is there a way we could convince him to move to downtown? I don't want to take away from the Eastside tho, perhaps he could open another cart or just sell from a wagon or I dunno.

I agree with gyros for a small cart. I think the city has enough hot dogs, unless you do some thing unique like Chicago hot dogs (Vienna Beef, mmmmm)! To my knowledge, OKC doesn't have a Vienna Beef location, so you;d have the whole city as your market!

Maybe New York style (Nathans) but I think you would need a larger cart for them since theyre grilled.

In all seriousness, Bobo's chicken would probably do very well in Bricktown.

Bricktown would probably not go for it.

They have worked very hard to exclude certain sorts of businesses from Bricktown which might detract from its 'family' environment.

I could see a Bobo's working somewhere east of Bricktown on Reno, but not in Bricktown-proper.

.oO(fams don't eat chicken? Since when?)Oo.

In other words, Bobo's attracts a pretty rough crowd. This is not the sort of crowd the Bricktown businesses want to be frequenting OKC's premier entertainment district.

Let me put it another way -- we'd rather not have drive by shootings occurring in Bricktown if at all possible.

I'm not sure whether or not your question is flippant.

I suppose my Q is whether a BoBo's would attract a rough crowd irrespective of where it parks the cart. I think a solid quick bite chick-n truck would do exceptionally well, far better than another burger to go option.

I think the location drives the crowd for BoBo's right now; not the other way around. Gangbangers aren't driving in from other parts of the city just to go to Bobo's...that's just a rough part of the city. Bobo's in Bricktown would have just as good of a chance as any.

He might need to get a new name to lose the old crowd though

He might need to get a new name to lose the old crowd though

I just have trouble believing thugs will descend on Bricktown because there's a 2nd Bobos there.

I'd love to see some more street food vendors downtown. Would love to be able to get a serving of fried okra in a paper cone...like they serve roasted nuts in NYC.

I'd love to see some more street food vendors downtown. Would love to be able to get a serving of fried okra in a paper cone...like they serve roasted nuts in NYC.

:bow: :bow: :bow:

I just have trouble believing thugs will descend on Bricktown because there's a 2nd Bobos there.

I concur :congrats:

I'd love to see some more street food vendors downtown. Would love to be able to get a serving of fried okra in a paper cone...like they serve roasted nuts in NYC.

Fried Okra in a paper cone and a side of ranch...

Wow, that's money.

Fried Okra in a paper cone and a side of ranch...

Wow, that's money.

I agree.....awful for you, but definitely a hint of Oklahoma in there!!!


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> fried okra in a paper cone

Of all the late night cravings I've ever satisfied, this ain't one of them. Momma tried her best to raise her babies to like okra, but I never acquired even the slightest desire to voluntarily eat okra, in any form. To each their own, and you can have my share too.

...I never acquired even the slightest desire to voluntarily eat okra, in any form.

Inconceivable!

Man, I gotta jump on board with this whole okra thing.

Two words: yum mee! And what a great oklahoma-grown idea. Nice work!

Of course, I would offer that as one of a few options so the non-okra fans like kevin could still get a traditional dog with kraut or other late-night snack.

Seems like tamales would also be a tasty treat, but I'm not sure a hotdog/tamale/ okra stand would really fly.

Glad you guys like it!!

Tamales would be amazing. And Fritter, as far as the tamale/hot dog/okra stand not doing so well...I think it would be phenomenal!

How about a rolling Whataburger?

Tamales * hot dogs (good ones grilled NYC street-vendor style) * fried okra in a paper cup (only if its fresh - how can you grow fresh okra all year round.. hmm) sounds good to me..

Gyros stand with a few side options sounds good to me, but I am not sure how well they'd make it seeing the dog stand disappeared. What are you talking about we already have bangers and true hard ones at that on brick town weekends.
but even most of them are just there to hang out it seems.

in wondering
Nabber

The hot dog guy is gone? What happened, he always seemed to have customers.

Sadly, Nonna's little streetside Nathan's cafe has been closed for a long time as well. I really wish we could get some decent street food downtown.

Inconceivable!

"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."

Great line by the way...

I heard rumor that someone might be opening a Cinnamon Roll place in the Mercantile Building where Uncommon Grounds is located. They are suppose to leave in Dec. I heard their Cinnamon Rolls are to die for , like those at the State Fair. Anyone heard any rumors? I can already smell them cooking and the smell floating thru the air like the other food smells you get when walking around Bricktown.

I heard a Cinnamon Roll Shop/cafe was going in where Uncommon Grounds is located.
Can anyone confirm that?
They are leaving in Dec from what I have heard.
Anyone know anything? I can imagine the smell of fresh baked Cinnamon Rolls drifting thru Bricktown. The air is so flavorful down there would be great to smell the rolls baking. UMMMM My taste buds are getting very excite...