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    Paseo Gun

    A close look at Japanese pub concept coming to the Paseo

    84 Hospitality Group, proprietors of Empire Slice House, Goro Ramen, Revolucion and Ponyboy, have released more information about their latest venture coming soon to the Paseo District.




    The group bought the building last year and is now deep into construction on a highly visible corner in the center of the popular arts district.

    Dubbed Gun, the group claims it will be the first of its kind in Oklahoma with a new wave approach to beverage and street food inspired by travel to Japan and other U.S. Cities.

    The name is derived from Goro's sidekick in the cult movie classic Tampopo.




    Owners Rachel Cope and Chef Jeff Chanchaleune are planning to offer skewered meats and vegetables cooked over Japanese charcoal as well as new takes on traditional Japanese entrees and shareable plates.

    Gun plans to fly in fresh fish and utilize an in-house butcher and when cuts are gone, they are gone; nothing is carried over.




    The bar – always a major focus of an 84 Hospitality venture – will be equipped with the state's first highball machine as well as 'the most unique and educational sake menu in the state'.

    Cope and Chanchaleune hope to build on their successful Japanese concept, Goro Ramen located in the Plaza District.

    In addition to a high-style interior, Gun will also feature a south-facing patio with a steel and fabric awing structure, overlooking the Paseo pocket park.




    Gun will join newly-opened Paseo eateries OSO, Scratch, Buttermilk, Holey Rollers and Mayan. Soon to come is Frida and a completely remodeled Red Rooster, which will add to Paseo favorites Picasso Cafe, the Paseo Grill, The Root and Sauced.

    Handling the design work is Fitzsimmons Architects.





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    Beautiful work! Can’t wait to try it

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    I will likely be frequenting this place. If it's what I think it will be like, f@ck yeah!

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    oh wow! super excited for this. I love the Paseo district!

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    I think the name is likely to cause some confusion here.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hoya View Post
    I think the name is likely to cause some confusion here.
    Agreed.

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    At least Craig's Emporium didn't die for another burger place...

    In all honesty I will probably check this place out. Looks great. Just wish we didn't have to lose some of the Paseo's character for it.

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    Gun plans to fly in fresh fish and utilize an in-house butcher and when cuts are gone, they are gone; nothing is carried over.
    Love this ^^^ concept!

    Hope it can work here when too many diners still have an "I want what I want and I want it now!" attitude.... Personally I'll take quality over quantity every time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AnguisHerba View Post
    At least Craig's Emporium didn't die for another burger place...

    In all honesty I will probably check this place out. Looks great. Just wish we didn't have to lose some of the Paseo's character for it.
    Craig's Emporium didn't die, the new location is amazing and much better! They did a wonderful job and I am happy they moved and I am pretty sure they are also!

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    And there will be retail going into the old Craig's space in the Paseo.

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    Quote Originally Posted by schrist View Post
    Craig's Emporium didn't die, the new location is amazing and much better! They did a wonderful job and I am happy they moved and I am pretty sure they are also!
    I think that such a unique business like Craig's was a better fit in a walkable area like the Paseo. It really complimented the neighborhood well. I'm sad it's gone.

    I'm definitely excited about this new restaurant though.

    Quote Originally Posted by Pete View Post
    And there will be retail going into the old Craig's space in the Paseo.
    Any hints on what kind of retail?

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    Quote Originally Posted by bchris02 View Post
    Any hints on what kind of retail?
    I believe it will be a like a bodega but with some retail pop-up elements.

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    'planning to offer skewered meats and vegetables cooked over Japanese charcoal " Sounds a bit like Yakitori, Those things are addicting. I too, will miss the Smell of Craig's when walking by. Actually, couldn't walk by. The Hippie smell and Bohemian vibe always drew me in. Their new location is nice. Been there twice. The move was a bit of a loss for the overall feel of the Paseo. JMI.

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    What differentiates Japanese charcoal from USA charcoal?

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    Japanese charcoal (robata) is hotter and lasts longer than American due to the density of the wood and method of coaling.

    Gun will be Oklahoma's first Robatayaki, which are usually high-scale (from Osaka) compared to the other Japanese tapas, Izakaya.
    Oklahoma City, the RENAISSANCE CITY!

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    Quote Originally Posted by HOT ROD View Post
    Japanese charcoal (robata) is hotter and lasts longer than American due to the density of the wood and method of coaling.

    Gun will be Oklahoma's first Robatayaki, which are usually high-scale (from Osaka) compared to the other Japanese tapas, Izakaya.

    ^ Today I learned...

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    I am super excited for this project!

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    Quote Originally Posted by HOT ROD View Post
    Japanese charcoal (robata) is hotter and lasts longer than American due to the density of the wood and method of coaling.

    Gun will be Oklahoma's first Robatayaki, which are usually high-scale (from Osaka) compared to the other Japanese tapas, Izakaya.
    In yesterday’s NYT food section, a review of Standard Grill , with Rocco DiSpirito (NBC series “The Restaurant”) gets 2 stars and he’s using Japanese charcoal for grilled skewers on the menu. Looking forward to trying Gun.

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    They open tomorrow (Friday).

    Photos by Alexa Ace of the Oklahoma Gazette.








































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    I can not wait! I'll be a regular here when I'm in town I can already tell.

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    Well Done!

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    Can't wait to compare to a couple of my fav izakayas in Kyoto and Harajuku, Tokyo.

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    So their FB page says Always Open.... Anyone know if that is correct?

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