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Prairie Ales coming to downtown Edmond

Published on 05-26-2023 11:18 PM

One of the most popular of the many taprooms and breweries in the state, Prairie Artisan Ales, is set to expand to downtown Edmond and is adding an indoor pickleball court to its Oklahoma City location.

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Grove Bar adds another great patio to Midtown

Published on 05-24-2023 11:45 PM

What had been an abandoned building and lot for decades is now a pretty bar with a large outdoor patio.

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Andretti Indoor Karting coming to OKC

Published on 05-24-2023 10:52 PM

A deal has been signed for Oklahoma's first Andretti Indoor Karting & Games.

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Eddie's opens today near Nichols Hills

Published on 05-24-2023 06:19 AM

Popular in Edmond due to its wings, large menu, and lively bar scene, Eddie's opens today (Wednesday 5/24) at 6728 N. Olie near Nichols Hills.

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Shuttered downtown Holiday Inn to be converted to apartments

Published on 05-23-2023 02:45 PM

Plans have been submitted to convert the old Holiday Inn at 520 W. Main Street into apartment units.

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VZD's to close

Published on 05-19-2023 07:37 AM

Sad to report that after a 50-year run at 4200 N. Western, @vzdsokc will be closing its doors at the end of this summer.

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Glamour to bring sophisticated nightlife to west downtown

Published on 05-17-2023 11:20 PM

If you like gorgeous spaces, sharable plates, cocktails, champagne, and music, Glamour Dining & Nightlife is an ambitious new restaurant and bar that you'll want to experience in person.

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Big Biang Theory coming to Film Row

Published on 05-14-2023 08:37 AM

The popular food truck, Big Biang Theory, is set to open a brick-and-mortar location in Film Row just west of downtown.

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OKC's first cat cafe opens Saturday

Published on 05-10-2023 04:15 PM

OKC's first cat cafe is set for its grand opening this Saturday, May 13th.

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Icon Cinema opens in Edmond

Published on 05-09-2023 08:43 AM

After an extensive $5 million remodel, the former Kickingbird Theater has reopened as Icon Cinema at Danforth & Bryant in Edmond.

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Demolition starts at OU's Adams Center

Published on 05-06-2023 01:52 PM

Demolition has started on Adams Center in Norman as it makes way for a new housing complex. Just to the west, Stubbeman Village is also being razed.

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Paseo to get a major makeover

Published on 05-03-2023 04:17 PM

A much-needed project will soon commence that will completely rebuild sidewalks, landscaping, and streets around the Paseo District and will better connect it to the Uptown/23rd District.

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Velvet Taco opens near Memorial Road

Published on 04-28-2023 06:59 PM

OKC's first Velvet Taco has opened at 13600 N. Penn just south of Memorial. The company had previously opened its first location in the state on Lindsey Street in Norman.

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Canoo moving forward with factory plans

Published on 04-27-2023 07:33 AM

Electric vehicle manufacturer Canoo has filed plans to convert the former Terex facility into an assembly plant at Morgan Road and I-40 in far west Oklahoma City.

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Possible locations for new County Jail

Published on 04-22-2023 09:17 AM

In June 2022 Oklahoma County residents voted to approve $260 million in bonds to build a new detention center.

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Wheeler District continues to grow

Published on 04-21-2023 07:29 AM

On the site of the old Downtown Airpark, the Wheeler District continues to boom.

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Not Your Average Joe: coffee with a purpose

Published on 04-20-2023 06:37 AM

Not Your Average Joe's mission is "to inspire our community by including students and adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities in the creation of exceptional coffee in an encouraging atmosphere.”

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Side Chick opens on the canal

Published on 04-16-2023 06:25 PM

Already open at 111 E. California on the Bricktown Canal, The Side Chick is celebrating its official grand opening on April 21st.

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74 set to open near Nichols Hills

Published on 04-14-2023 07:48 PM

Chef Beau Stephenson (Bin73) is close to opening his newest restaurant and bar, simply titled 74.

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Suspension, pedestrian bridges planned over Oklahoma River

Published on 04-10-2023 12:38 PM

Plans are progressing for a new suspension bridge for I-35 across the Oklahoma River just south of downtown.

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Rainbow Bistro opens in 39th Street District

Published on 04-10-2023 06:40 AM

A new restaurant has opened in the 39th Street District: Rainbow Bistro.

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Zoo ready to start on new marine mammal habitat

Published on 04-04-2023 07:29 AM

The Oklahoma City Zoo has filed plans and work will soon start on a new and elaborate marine mammal habitat.

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Tokyo Restaurant to expand

Published on 04-02-2023 05:14 PM

Since 1987, Tokyo at 7516 N Western has served some of the best Japanese cuisine in the city.

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Boom Town Creamery to open two new locations

Published on 03-30-2023 04:09 PM

When Angela Muir (center in the photo below) and her husband moved to OKC a few years ago, she soon discovered we didn't have anything like the small-batch, hand-crafted ice cream place they had loved in Kansas City.

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Two huge projects moving quickly

Published on 03-28-2023 08:41 AM

Update on two huge projects moving fast.

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USS Oklahoma City to be displayed in park

Published on 03-24-2023 09:58 AM

Plans are moving forward for a commemorative display featuring components of multiple USS Oklahoma City Navy vessels just south of the lower section of Scissortail Park on the north shore of the Oklahoma River.

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Eddie's coming to new spot near Nichols Hills

Published on 03-18-2023 12:09 AM

Locally-owned Eddie's will soon be opening a new location near Nichols Hills at 6728 N. Olie.

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Living Spaces opens

Published on 03-15-2023 10:08 AM

The official opening is Friday, March 17th but Oklahoma's first Living Spaces furniture store has been quietly open for about at week.

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Traditional deli opens in Yukon

Published on 03-13-2023 12:03 AM

The executive chef at highly-regarded Patrono, Jonathan Krell, has opened a traditional-style delicatessen at 2121 S. Yukon Parkway in Yukon.

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Sauced officially opens

Published on 03-12-2023 12:11 AM

Quietly open for about a week, the new Sauced is starting to hit its stride in the Paseo.

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More coming to NW 50th & May

Published on 03-10-2023 11:44 PM

After a complete renovation to Mayfair Village that has seen the addition of Summer Moon Coffee, Empire Slice Shop, soon-to-open Domino C-Store, and OKC's first Rockler, plans have been filed to fill out the empty spots at that busy intersection.

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Truck Yard set to start in Bricktown

Published on 03-05-2023 06:39 AM

Building permits have been filed and work is set to start on a bar, live music venue and food truck park along the Bricktown canal.

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Plans shaping up for NW 178th and Portland area

Published on 02-27-2023 07:30 AM

Plans are taking shape for several new businesses at NW 178th and Portland.

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Riserva Tapas + Bar opens on Monday

Published on 02-27-2023 12:00 AM

The newest addition to Chisholm Creek, Riserva Tapas + Bar, is set to open Monday, March 6th.

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Construction starts on first area QuikTrip

Published on 02-26-2023 12:00 AM

The first QuikTrip in the OKC area has started construction at I-35 & 27th in Moore.

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First Popshelf location opens

Published on 02-21-2023 11:00 PM

The first Popshelf in the state is now open at 14437 NE 23rd in Choctaw.

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Sauced ready to reopen

Published on 02-19-2023 11:54 PM

After a devastating fire, expansion and complete remodeling, Sauced in the Paseo is ready to open next week.

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Hotel flag announced for OAK project

Published on 02-09-2023 12:37 AM

Press release for OAK, under construction at NW Expressway and Penn.

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Bar K dog park opens

Published on 02-07-2023 11:50 PM

After a year and a half of construction Bar K celebrates its grand opening today (Wednesday 2/8) at 9AM.

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Work starts on Fairgrounds Coliseum

Published on 02-07-2023 12:00 AM

Work is starting on the new MAPS 4 Coliseum.

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Wheeler District planning first apartments

Published on 02-06-2023 12:00 AM

The booming Wheeler District is set to add its first for-rent units.

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Sun Cattle Co. opens in the West Village

Published on 02-02-2023 12:18 AM

Sun Cattle Co. has opened in the West Village District next to Flashback Retropub and near the Jones Assembly.

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Zoo selects firm for aquarium design

Published on 02-01-2023 01:01 AM

The Oklahoma City Zoo has formed an Aquarium Selection Committee and the group recently reviewed presentations from several top consultant firms.

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Bungalow 23 project commences

Published on 01-28-2023 11:00 PM

Construction is well underway on Bungalow 23, a project that will unite 9 separate cottages in one unified plan, with common outdoor space between them for seating, games and entertainment.

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Icon Cinema opens in Windsor Hills

Published on 01-27-2023 11:00 PM

Today (Saturday 1/28) is the day! Icon Windsor Hills at NW 23rd & Merdian will reopen with the first shows starting around noon.

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Asian Chamber of Commerce formed

Published on 01-25-2023 02:52 PM

Business Leaders Launch the New Greater Oklahoma City Asian Chamber of Commerce

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Construction starts on new Almonte Library

Published on 01-25-2023 09:50 AM

Construction is well underway for the new Almonte Library near SW 59th and May.

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Woodworks Distillery celebrates grand opening

Published on 01-25-2023 12:00 AM

Saturday from noon to 11 PM, Woodworks Distilling Co. celebrates its grand opening at 912 w. Britton in the heart of the Britton District.

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Living Spaces nears opening

Published on 01-20-2023 06:59 AM

Construction is nearing completion on Oklahoma's first Living Spaces store at N. May & Memorial near Quail Springs Mall.

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Port of Peri Peri opens today

Published on 01-16-2023 12:01 AM

Opening today (Monday 1/16), The Port of Peri Peri offers flame-broiled chicken flavored with Portuguese peppers and herbs.

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Popshelf coming to OKC

Published on 01-10-2023 02:47 PM

“It's like Target and a dollar store had a baby.”

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Andy B's bringing multi-million dollar entertainment complex to OKC

Published on 01-07-2023 10:05 PM

Heritage Lanes at NW 122nd and Penn is set to be converted to a new location for Andy B's Entertainment.

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B10, Hatch and Sidecar coming to Rose Creek

Published on 01-06-2023 11:05 PM

Broadway 10, Sidecar and Hatch planned for Rose Creek Plaza

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New plans for OU dorms revealed

Published on 01-06-2023 06:57 AM

OKCTalk has obtained plans for the first phase of the total rebuilding of the freshman dorms at OU.

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Several large office and hotel projects in the works

Published on 01-02-2023 11:02 PM

Although office vacancy is still playing catchup after the pandemic, there are quite a few projects on tap for 2023 as well as new hotels.

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New retail and entertainment options coming soon

Published on 01-02-2023 10:58 PM

With the new year, there are plenty of new retail and entertainment options in store.

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New restaurant and bars coming to the OKC area

Published on 12-31-2022 11:14 PM

New year, new bars and restaurants are planned for the OKC area.

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Bar K opening soon on Oklahoma River

Published on 12-28-2022 11:23 PM

Bar K – based in Kansas City and part dog park, bar, restaurant, and event space – is nearing completion on a huge complex in Oklahoma City's Boathouse District along the Oklahoma River.

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Icon nearing completion of two area theaters

Published on 12-28-2022 12:19 AM

A $5.5 million investment has been made at the soon-to-open Icon Windsor theater at NW 23rd and Meridian.

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The Mule relocates in The Plaza

Published on 12-23-2022 12:06 AM

After 10 years in its original location, The Mule has moved to a larger spot just down the road (1800 NW 16th) with a bigger patio as well.

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Commercial boom in Mustang/Yukon area

Published on 12-21-2022 11:25 PM

The Mustang/Yukon area of far west Oklahoma City continues its boom both in terms of housing and new commercial development.

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Scissortail Park dedicates new sculpture

Published on 12-21-2022 12:00 PM

The “Light as a Feather” sculpture has been installed in Scissortail Park.

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Taqueria El Camino set to open in new, larger spot

Published on 12-20-2022 10:34 AM

After getting its start in a small, limited spot in the Edmond Railyard, Taqueria will open Thursday 12/22 in a much larger space with an expanded menu and full bar at 9120 N. MacArthur.

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Mochinut opens in the Asian District

Published on 12-17-2022 10:51 AM

Now open at 2431 N. Classen in the Asian District, Mochinut features mochi donuts made from rice flour which gives them a different texture; more chewy and stretchy.

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PGA Tour Superstore coming to OKC

Published on 12-15-2022 08:53 PM

A PGA Tour Superstore is coming to Memorial Road near Quail Springs Mall.

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Skirvin sells to local ownership group

Published on 12-14-2022 10:45 PM

Oklahoma City's oldest hotel, The Skrivin has sold to a local group of investors led by Mark Beffort, Andy Burnett and the Chickasaw Nation.

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Pickleman's opens on N. May Avenue

Published on 12-14-2022 02:54 PM

Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe opens today (Thursday 12/15) at 6001 N. May.

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Large mixed-use project planned for just north of Auto Alley

Published on 12-13-2022 04:38 PM

After being on hold for a few years, plans are moving forward for The Hub at NW 13th & Broadway.

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BAD CHX brings more hot chicken to OKC

Published on 12-10-2022 02:37 AM

As of today, OKC has another Nashville hot chicken option, as BAD CHX opens their food truck at NW 36th & Portland.

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Empire Slice opens in Mayfair

Published on 12-09-2022 10:14 PM

Open as of today (Monday 12/12), Empire Slice Shop at 4723 N. May in the Mayfair shopping center next to Summer Moon Coffee.

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Operators of Cowboy Ranch evicted

Published on 12-08-2022 08:46 AM

The massive Cowboy Ranch in the former Bricktown Events Center has been closed due to eviction for non-payment of rent. The Facebook and Instagram pages appear to have been deleted after a court ruled this week that the operators were to vacate by 11 AM today (Thursday 12/8).

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Wheeler District continues to boom

Published on 12-07-2022 06:59 AM

The Wheeler District continues its rapid expansion, selling homes as quickly as they can be built.

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Once largest hotel in OKC being demolished

Published on 12-05-2022 07:24 AM

Demolition has started at what was once the largest hotel in Oklahoma City.

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Construction in full swing at massive OKANA project

Published on 12-04-2022 07:21 AM

A huge amount of construction is in progress at OKANA, the massive-mixed used project surrounding the First Americans Museum.

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Best Buy unveils new Experience Store

Published on 12-02-2022 06:37 AM

As brick-and-mortar retailers search for ways to draw in customers, Best Buy has revealed 40 newly renovated “Experience Stores” including 2135 W. Memorial in Oklahoma City.

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QuikTrip moving forward with area plans

Published on 12-01-2022 07:09 AM

As we were first to report, QT is planning to expand to our area with Travel Centers on the southwest corner of NW 27th & I-35 in Moore and on the southwest corner of Hefner & I-35 in north OKC.

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OU planning two huge new projects

Published on 11-30-2022 06:40 AM

Two huge new projects are set to reshape the campus at the University of Oklahoma.

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Tulsa King series shows off OKC

Published on 11-29-2022 06:50 AM

To date, there have been three episodes of Tulsa King aired, the new fish-out-of-water gangster series starring Sylvester Stallone and supposedly set in Tulsa.

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Convergence project moving quickly

Published on 11-28-2022 07:04 AM

The construction crane has gone up for Convergence, a mixed-use project in the Innovation District between downtown and the Health Sciences Center.

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Tesla looking at Native American land to bypass sales bans

Published on 11-27-2022 06:58 AM

Oklahoma has laws that ban direct-to-consumer automobile sales which have stopped Tesla from opening a dealership in the state.

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Red Carpet property sells for record price

Published on 11-23-2022 08:04 AM

In what may be the highest price ever paid per square foot of land in Oklahoma City, the developers of OAK at NW Expressway and Penn have purchased the Red Carpet carwash property on the southeast corner of that same intersection.

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Deer Creek area seeing rapid development

Published on 11-21-2022 08:28 AM

As the Deer Creek area in far northwest OKC continues to grow at a rapid pace, retail is starting to follow.

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Two downtown buildings to be converted to apartments and retail

Published on 11-19-2022 11:24 PM

Developer Gardner Tanenbaum has purchased two historical downtown buildings with plans to convert them to apartments and restaurant space.

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American Solera opens in downtown Edmond

Published on 11-18-2022 04:14 PM

Edmond has a beautiful new brewery and taproom, as American Solera has opened in the Icehouse Project at 129 W. 2nd Street.

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Dado's brings authentic NY pizza to OKC

Published on 11-17-2022 08:41 AM

Want authentic New York-style pizza? Dado's Pizza opens today (Friday 11/18) and they even bought a special machine to duplicate NYC water's high mineral content which causes the dough to ferment in a unique way.

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Rodizio Brazilian Steakhouse opens in Bricktown

Published on 11-15-2022 10:03 PM

Rodizio Grill Brazilian steakhouse restaurant/churrascaria is now open at 217 E. Sheridan in Bricktown.

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Salad and Go opens in OKC

Published on 11-15-2022 03:20 PM

Salad and Go has opened its first OKC locations.

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Crystal Bridge to reopen after $11 million renovation

Published on 11-15-2022 06:28 AM

After an $11 million complete renovation, the Crystal Bridge at the Myriad Gardens will reopen on Friday, November 18th.

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Gordon Ramsay changes concepts at Chisholm Creek

Published on 11-10-2022 07:48 AM

As we were first to report in May, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is in the process of bringing a new restaurant to Chisholm Creek at Memorial and Western in far north Oklahoma City.

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EV manufacturer Canoo to create huge facility in OKC

Published on 11-09-2022 03:58 PM

Canoo, an electric vehicle manufacturer which had already announced a facility in Pryor, today announced they will be creating a 630,000 square-foot production and training facility in Oklahoma City that will employ 500 to start, with the ability to greatly expand capacity and employment on a 120-acre property.

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