Edmond Restaurants

[sooner88]

According to Livegrass' IG, Josh Valentine is leaving to pursue other opportunities and they will be closing immediately to see how they can move forward.

[Pete]

According to Livegrass' IG, Josh Valentine is leaving to pursue other opportunities and they will be closing immediately to see how they can move forward.

Holy cow. That place only lasted a few months.

[BoulderSooner]

According to Livegrass' IG, Josh Valentine is leaving to pursue other opportunities and they will be closing immediately to see how they can move forward.

really disappointing . this was a great concept with amazing food

[jbkrems]

The article in the Oklahoman that Dave Cathey did on the Livegrass situation is blocked behind the paywall, unfortunately.

[Pete]

The article in the Oklahoman that Dave Cathey did on the Livegrass situation is blocked behind the paywall, unfortunately.

It doesn't say much.

Owners going to take some time and think about possible next steps.


They made a fair amount of investment in the space, but are just renting.

[sooner88]

Valentine was only with the George 4 months before leaving also. Obviously the restaurant business has been severely impacted, but this seems to be a trend. I wonder what the issue is.

[jbkrems]

Where was Valentine before the George? Was he there a short time, also? It does not look good for his pedigree if he keeps bouncing around like that.

[Roger S]

Where was Valentine before the George? Was he there a short time, also? It does not look good for his pedigree if he keeps bouncing around like that.

If my memory serves me correctly. He was working in Dallas but he's been kind of flighty ever since he closed Divine Swine and did very well on Top Chef. He lands somewhere and then after a brief period he moves on to "another concept".

It's frustrating because he's a talented chef but you can't depend on him to stay in one spot. Due to Covid I never even got the chance to go try Livegrass after following it's progress for months but to this day the meal I ate at The George with Valentine and Shelby Sieg in the kitchen was THE BEST meal I have ever eaten.

[Celebrator]

This is very disappointing news. I went for the first time two weeks ago, loved it and was planning on going back next weekend--which is a short gap for my dining habits. This was a terrific place. Darn.

[Thomas Vu]

Well *#(^

That was my new favorite find. I need to start a few threads on other places i found opened, and can replace it.

[BoulderSooner]

i have heard that this will reopen for sure with maybe a little different vision .. but it will be a little while

[Pete]

I don't know anything about this particular situation, I will just say that addiction is very common in the restaurant and bar industry.

And despite Dave Cathey blaming this closure on Covid, Valentine left/quit and THEN they decided to close the restaurant; it says so in his article.

[BoulderSooner]

I don't know anything about this particular situation, I will just say that addiction is very common in the restaurant and bar industry.

And despite Dave Cathey blaming this closure on Covid, Valentine left/quit and THEN they decided to close the restaurant; it says so in his article.

my understanding is that livegrass is closing (temporally) directly do to Valentine leaving ... ie not related to Covid

[Edmond Hausfrau]

my understanding is that livegrass is closing (temporally) directly do to Valentine leaving ... ie not related to Covid

There was some mention on Twitter that a family friend died as the reason for abrupt departure, in which case, Covid may have inadvertently played a role.

[TheTravellers]

There was some mention on Twitter that a family friend died as the reason for abrupt departure, in which case, Covid may have inadvertently played a role.

That's usually a temporary leave of absence, though, not a "bye, I'm gone and never coming back" type of situation. And usually a restaurant should be able to handle that kind of temporary absence, not just close down. Of course, I don't know the specifics, but that explanation seems kinda iffy (and IG apparently says he's pursuing other opportunities, so there's that too).

[FighttheGoodFight]

If anyone is looking for a new great place to eat check out Kingz Pita opening on October 20th. Nima is the owner and son of the owner of The Greek House in Norman. Great family and I am sure the food is going to be great. They are doing some free samples this week I believe. Only a Facebook page right now.

https://www.facebook.com/kingzpita

Located on 2nd street between Bryant and Coltrane (Next to Davidson's Greenhouse)

[Plutonic Panda]

It looks like three tequilas is getting torn down and rebuilt

https://www.facebook.com/11837286848...743403489/?d=n

[Pete]

It looks like three tequilas is getting torn down and rebuilt

https://www.facebook.com/11837286848...743403489/?d=n

The post says "facelift" so I'm sure they'll work with the building that is in place.

[Plutonic Panda]

The post says "facelift" so I'm sure they'll work with the building that is in place.

That’s pretty impressive. Have you seen the old structure? The new product won’t resemble the old a single bit.

PS, I love 3 tequilas and amazing staff there as well. Highly recommend!

[oklip955]

That was the original Long John silvers before the newer one was built farther down Broadway. I haven't been in there in a number of years but it did need a severe make over. Well I guess it is going to be a total make over.

[Richard at Remax]

Saw a sign for a new standalone Neighborhood Jam just west of the new Chicken Salad Chick just off 2nd Street and Vista.

[Pete]

Saw a sign for a new standalone Neighborhood Jam just west of the new Chicken Salad Chick just off 2nd Street and Vista.

https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.p...od#post1161064

[BlackmoreRulz]

Boomerang opened up yesterday.

[MagzOK]

Zarate's is "temporarily closed" per their marquee.

[jbkrems]

Zarate's is "temporarily closed" per their marquee.

Does anyone know why?