Things we should have in Oklahoma City [Archive]

badger

6/11/2009, 10:32 AM

I am kind of surprised that the theme/water parks are so far away from the university.

If they had that in, like, Moore, or south OKC, they would get a lot more of the college crowd out.

However, because of recent revelations about a city triathlon, I would have to say that the top thing OKC should have is a clean river :D

SoonerTroll

6/11/2009, 11:36 AM

+1 for the dart, no on the tulsa...

Vaevictis

6/11/2009, 11:55 AM

Dairy Queen, Quiktrip, Niketown, Skyline Chili, a real theme park, a real water park, Hard Rock Cafe, an actual OJV store next to the State Capitol.......

Absolutely not. Why would you want to bring the worst chili in the world to OKC? It's so bad I almost threw up the first time I ate it.

If you want a chili joint, let's import James Coney Island from Houston.

Sooner_Havok

6/11/2009, 12:24 PM

Hills and trees? :D

Sooner_Bob

6/11/2009, 12:35 PM

I did not know OKC does not have Dairy Queen....wow

The closest one to us is Chickasha . . . the Orange Julius in Quails Springs Mall doesn't count.

yermom

6/11/2009, 12:54 PM

QuikTrip, Coney Islander, and Burger Street

and a closer Chipotle :mad:

Hot Rod

6/11/2009, 01:14 PM

Dairy Queen, Quiktrip, Niketown, Skyline Chili, a real theme park, a real water park, Hard Rock Cafe, an actual OJV store next to the State Capitol.......

Rock Your World Quesdillas are amazing!

JohnnyMack

6/11/2009, 01:17 PM

Dairy Queen, Quiktrip, Niketown, Skyline Chili, a real theme park, a real water park, Hard Rock Cafe, an actual OJV store next to the State Capitol.......

Dude I was in Cincinnati last month and have to say that I think Skyline Chili sucks gopher balls. Ron's totally and thoroughly owns it.

Sooner_Havok

6/11/2009, 01:22 PM

Dude I was in Cincinnati last week and have to say that I think Skyline Chili sucks gopher balls. Ron's totally and thoroughly owns it.

Doesn't that airline WiFi cost an arm and a leg?

JohnnyMack

6/11/2009, 01:28 PM

Doesn't that airline WiFi cost an arm and a leg?

$12.95 a flight. Certainly not worth it on a TUL - DFW flight, but on the longer ones I'm sure it will be.

But I will qualify my purchase by telling you I sat on the tarmac in Tulsa for two hours waiting for storms to pass out of Dallas. Then once I got to Dallas I had to walk from terminal D to terminal A (I don't know how far that is, but it's a long ****ing way) because they had shut down the skylink due to lightning. Then I get on my plane only to sit for two more hours due to more storms. This day has not been great.

Sooner_Havok

6/11/2009, 01:41 PM

$12.95 a flight. Certainly not worth it on a TUL - DFW flight, but on the longer ones I'm sure it will be.

But I will qualify my purchase by telling you I sat on the tarmac in Tulsa for two hours waiting for storms to pass out of Dallas. Then once I got to Dallas I had to walk from terminal D to terminal A (I don't know how far that is, but it's a long ****ing way) because they had shut down the skylink due to lightning. Then I get on my plane only to sit for two more hours due to more storms. This day has not been great.

Doesn't sound like it. Hell, $12.95 ain't bad. I would have ponied up that to have WiFi from OKC to NYC a few weeks back.

Vaevictis

6/11/2009, 02:07 PM

Dude I was in Cincinnati last month and have to say that I think Skyline Chili sucks gopher balls.

No ****.

Skyline Chili is what you get when you eat real chili, drink some milk, and puke it up on a plate of spaghetti noodles.

Worst. Chili. Ever.

badger

6/11/2009, 02:09 PM

Hard Rock Cafe

Did you hear Tulsa's getting one of those?

Linky (http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=11&articleid=20081115_12_A1_Constr842192&archive=yes)

:D And yes, I know it's a casino, not just a restaurant... more for us to brag about to OKC folk, heh.

C&CDean

6/11/2009, 02:16 PM

Skyline chili? Are you ****ing kidding me? Puke on a plate doesn't come close to describing how nasty that crap is.

It may come as a surprise to many, but one of my gigs is motivational speaking. Anyhow, I was doing some presentations in Cincinnati a couple years ago. Whenever you do these deals the locals always present you with a "gift basket." The one I got in Cincinnati had these cans of Skyline chili. They went on and on about how great that **** was.

So, when I get home I'm all excited about opening up a can. I grill some dogs, and open this can of Alpo looking slime. I never let looks stop me from trying something, so I heat it up, and pour a bunch of it over my dogs. I take one bite and had to spit it out. I thought it was a prank or something. Nothing that nasty could be praised by so many.

I call the dudes in Cincy and go "wtf was in that can called Skyline chili?" They go "wasn't it great!! It's a Cincy dynasty and everybody around the world loves it." I go "that was the nastiest **** I've ever stuck in my mouth. Ever."

Hard Rock Cafe? Overhyped, overpriced POS.

Sooner_Havok

6/11/2009, 02:18 PM

Hard Rock Cafe? Overhyped, overpriced POS.

I agree with Dean. :confused:

RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!

6/11/2009, 02:21 PM

Absolutely not. Why would you want to bring the worst chili in the world to OKC? It's so bad I almost threw up the first time I ate it.

If you want a chili joint, let's import James Coney Island from Houston.Does Tulsa still have Ike's Chili? Very unique taste, and excellent, of course...with extra grease, too.

Vaevictis

6/11/2009, 02:36 PM

No idea, but if it's still there, if I have time, I'll definitely check it out next time I'm up there.

All I know, really, is that Skyline is the worst ****ing chili I've ever had in my life, and I'd only recommend it to someone I hate.

Seriously, people in Ohio have no idea what chili is supposed to taste like.

sooneron

6/11/2009, 02:45 PM

I agree with Dean. :confused:

seconded

Lott's Bandana

6/11/2009, 02:57 PM

It may come as a surprise to many, but one of my gigs is motivational speaking.
.

Originally Posted by C&CDean

"...for a sniff of Palin's taint."Motivated me when I read that.

CobraKai

6/11/2009, 03:09 PM

Does Tulsa still have Ike's Chili? Very unique taste, and excellent, of course...with extra grease, too.

Yes. The original Ike's is still there. There was one downtown for a little while, but it is no longer open.

silverwheels

6/11/2009, 03:16 PM

Hard Rock Cafe's memorabilia? Yes.
Hard Rock Cafe's food? No.

RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!

6/11/2009, 03:22 PM

Yes. The original Ike's is still there. There was one downtown for a little while, but it is no longer open.I thought the downtown one WAS the original.! The one still going is on Admiral, no?

sooneron

6/11/2009, 03:24 PM

I know that on a warm summer day, nothing beats a bowl of steaming chili.

OklahomaTuba

6/11/2009, 03:24 PM

Anyone say Hills and Trees yet? ;)

CobraKai

6/11/2009, 03:25 PM

I thought the downtown one WAS the original.! The one still going is on Admiral, no?

There may have been one downtown originally. I'm not sure. About 10 years ago they opened a brand new Ike's downtown, and it lasted about 2 years. There is one on Admiral still...I just assumed that to be the original.

Sooner_Havok

6/11/2009, 03:31 PM

Anyone say Hills and Trees yet? ;)

Hills and trees? :D

:cool:

Turd_Ferguson

6/11/2009, 04:09 PM

Then once I got to Dallas I had to walk from terminal D to terminal A (I don't know how far that is, but it's a long ****ing way) because they had shut down the skylink due to lightning.Did that once. I think it's about 32 ****ing miles.:mad:

Whet

6/11/2009, 04:20 PM

Culver's

or

Portillos

RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!

6/11/2009, 04:51 PM

There may have been one downtown originally. I'm not sure. About 10 years ago they opened a brand new Ike's downtown, and it lasted about 2 years. There is one on Admiral still...I just assumed that to be the original.There was a downtown Ike's in the '70's, and I think in the '80's, too.

royalfan5

6/11/2009, 05:07 PM

How in the **** do you not have a Dairy Queen?

RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!

6/11/2009, 05:17 PM

How in the **** do you not have a Dairy Queen?OKC had a bunch of Dairy Queens when I was a kid there, back in the '50's. I had no idea the whole company departed!

Tulsa_Fireman

6/11/2009, 05:23 PM

Had one in Midwest City for the longest time, over on 15th across from Jenkins Music.

Kinda stung when they closed it. Dipped cones at DQ was the ultimate treat when I was a kid.

NYC Poke

6/11/2009, 05:32 PM

It may come as a surprise to many, but one of my gigs is motivational speaking.

"GET OFF YOUR ***, YOU **********ING ****S!!!!"

Sooner98

6/11/2009, 05:39 PM

Dave & Buster's

KC//CRIMSON

6/11/2009, 06:22 PM

Hard Rock Cafe? Overhyped, overpriced POS.

You got that right. Not even the one in Amsterdam was worth a *hit.

olevetonahill

6/11/2009, 07:12 PM

Dairy Queen, Quiktrip, Niketown, Skyline Chili, a real theme park, a real water park, Hard Rock Cafe, an actual OJV store next to the State Capitol.......

Dont need a OVJ store
hell I cant keep up with the TG demand ;)

SteelClip49

6/12/2009, 12:37 AM

ok ok ok, forget Skyline.

I agree on HRC food.

How bout an FAO Schwarz store?

Crucifax Autumn

6/12/2009, 01:01 AM

You got that right. Not even the one in Amsterdam was worth a *hit.

The one here is pretty cool, but I'm biased..They give my job lots of cash!

Sadly, the one in Asstin has some really cool stuff.

And one in Florida...can't remember which town...is cool if you're a Savatage fan.

The secret is to be pretty buzzed when you arrive, look at all the ****, and then hit the nearest cheaper bar!

Of course here in Vegas you're usually headed for the Joint to catch a kickass show.

On a side note there's at least one Cherokee Casino that's affiliated with Hard Rock...not sure of the location, but Warwick Stone, the Curator of the collection here, just ordered a bunch of display signs for a crapload of memorabilia and had us ship it to blahblahblah Cherokee Nation Oklahoma. They'll be giving us more money in a few days when they realize that Warwick spelled Sheryl Crow "Cheryl Crow". I was a dickhead and didn't call and correct him!

The cool thing about doing so much work for them is they frequently present assorted awards to the big names in music so my work is in the collections of a lot of greta musicians as well as some dumbazz hacks that shouldn't have ever been famous.

Crucifax Autumn

6/12/2009, 01:02 AM

And yeah...skip the food! anyone who eats there is missing the point!

yermom

6/12/2009, 01:13 AM

it's the Cherokee Casino in Catoosa on I-44

Crucifax Autumn

6/12/2009, 01:21 AM

Yep...That's the one. You can see a rather boriing version of my work there...they specified fonts and all that...

But either way...glad to help with the decorations!

Vaevictis

6/12/2009, 01:58 AM

ok ok ok, forget Skyline.

<SicEmBaylor>You know how I know you're a Yankee? You like Skyline Chili.</SicEmBaylor>

Vaevictis

6/12/2009, 02:04 AM

How in the **** do you not have a Dairy Queen?

I've noticed them disappearing all over the place over the last 15 years or so. They don't seem able to survive in high competition areas, and this is definitely high competition -- we have a Braum's basically everywhere down here.

EDIT: And by "high competition", I mean "direct competition." Braum's is basically the same thing as Dairy Queen -- except, IMO, about ten times better. If you've ever seen the difference between a Braum's Banana Split and a Dairy Queen Banana Split in person, you know what I'm talking about.

def_lazer_fc

6/12/2009, 02:29 AM

six point beer? not sure if anyone put that yet

OU_Sooners75

6/12/2009, 03:27 AM

six point beer? not sure if anyone put that yet

Yeah, that was mentioned for #4 on the first page.

Pay Tention. ;)

SteelClip49

6/12/2009, 09:11 AM

I hate Braum's other than the milk.

Bring back DQ!
Bring back TCBY!
Bring back Discovery Zone....best damn funplace for kids!

C&CDean

6/12/2009, 10:42 AM

I hate Braum's other than the milk.

This explains why you think Skyline chili is the shiz. Your taste buds are crap.

stoops the eternal pimp

6/12/2009, 10:51 AM

I hate Braum's other than the milk.

Bring back DQ!
Bring back TCBY!
Bring back Discovery Zone....best damn funplace for kids!

you have problems if you hate braums

RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!

6/12/2009, 10:52 AM

I've noticed them disappearing all over the place over the last 15 years or so. They don't seem able to survive in high competition areas, and this is definitely high competition -- we have a Braum's basically everywhere down here.

EDIT: And by "high competition", I mean "direct competition." Braum's is basically the same thing as Dairy Queen -- except, IMO, about ten times better. I've you've ever seen the difference between a Braum's Banana Split and a Dairy Queen Banana Split in person, you know what I'm talking about.Yeah, I would trade you 5 Phoenix area Dairy Queens for one OKC Braums store.

Lott's Bandana

6/12/2009, 11:27 AM

You got that right. Not even the one in Amsterdam was worth a *hit.

Same story in Kowloon.

SteelClip49

6/12/2009, 11:32 AM

Coldstone, Marble Slab > Braum's

Mixer!

6/12/2009, 11:56 AM

Welllllll, aren't YOU fancy!

;)

soonerinabilene

6/12/2009, 01:09 PM

Coldstone, Marble Slab > Braum's

i won 50 bucks on a scratch-off a few months ago and was finally able to take my kids to Coldstone. That $9.00 ice cream sure is something.:O

NYC Poke

6/12/2009, 01:12 PM

ok ok ok, forget Skyline.

I agree on HRC food.

How bout an FAO Schwarz store?

You seem to be a fan of overrated, overpriced crap.

badger

6/12/2009, 01:36 PM

a fan of overrated, overpriced crap.

http://i41.tinypic.com/657ccj.jpg

NYC Poke

6/12/2009, 01:43 PM

Okay, that was good.

Fraggle145

6/12/2009, 02:19 PM

This explains why you think Skyline chili is the shiz. Your taste buds are crap.

yep.

Fraggle145

6/12/2009, 02:20 PM

More whataburger. Maybe this should go in the stuffwe need in norman pile.

C&CDean

6/12/2009, 03:11 PM

More whataburger. Maybe this should go in the stuffwe need in norman pile.

Hells yes on Whataburger.

Also, Jack in the Crack. About 6 greasy Jack tacos does the trick every time.

stoops the eternal pimp

6/12/2009, 03:13 PM

Hard to believe they dont have Jack in the Box in OKC....

Nothing like a burger and 2 tacos to help you not sleep well

NYC Poke

6/12/2009, 03:16 PM

More cowbell.

Sooner_Havok

6/12/2009, 03:18 PM

More whataburger. Maybe this should go in the stuffwe need in norman pile.

Isn't Norman getting a Whataburger?

Sooner04

6/12/2009, 03:23 PM

Hells yes on Whataburger.

Also, Jack in the Crack. About 6 greasy Jack tacos does the trick every time.
Ardmore has both. There's a Jack in the Box about 1/4 of a mile from my house.

KC//CRIMSON

6/12/2009, 03:23 PM

Lot-A-Burger > Whataburger

yermom

6/12/2009, 03:26 PM

but where are those anymore?

Chuck Bao

6/12/2009, 03:26 PM

Same story in Kowloon.

Never been to that one. Hard Rock - OKC may not be successful, but I still like the idea.

The Hard Rock in Bangkok is pretty cool. You don't go there for the over-priced food. You go there for the Filipino band and rich, hawt chicks or buy the souvenirs with Hard Rock Cafe - Bangkok. The souvenirs crap saved my *** on Christmas shopping several times.

Just today as I was walking through the Siam skytrain station, I overhead three American chicks asking a very surprised Thai woman for directions. I almost turned around and told them that I was just heading there for the margaritas.

When I was a rich, young stockbroker, I once rented an entire floor of Hard Rock for a party. I started doing tequila shots with my female analysts and it's a pity I don't remember much beyond that. Somehow, I think I'll never top that because we were pretty much fearless ****z.

So on my wish list for OKC would be more high quality Asian restaurants. More importantly, a farmers market with a wide variety of vegetables and produce, including Asian vegetables, so the restaurants can offer fresh and crisp food, not frozen and microwaved or fried.

Mexican food in Oklahoma is light years ahead of what we had 20+ years ago when I left the US. The recent thread about chilies makes me think that we Okies are appreciating more of that fresh and less of that franchise food.

Sooner_Havok

6/12/2009, 03:32 PM

Lot-A-Burger > Whataburger

Really, the only time I ever tried a Lot-A-Burger, I was not impressed. The burger was all dry and crumbly, and my tomato slice appeared to be tomato flavored jello. Maybe I got a bad one, but I have never gotten a bad Whataburger.

Sooner04

6/12/2009, 03:34 PM

I'm a bit like Norm Peterson when I stroll into the Ardmore Whataburger. When my Bronco enters the lot the staff starts whipping up my #1 with cheese and mustard only.

C&CDean

6/12/2009, 03:41 PM

I'm a bit like Norm Peterson when I stroll into the Ardmore Whataburger. When my Bronco enters the lot the staff starts whipping up my #1 with cheese and mustard only.

Dude, you get a double whataburger with cheese, everything on it plus jalapenos. That's the only way to roll.

And I know you have both in Ardmore. I've stopped there to get jack tacos on the way to Dallas many times.

Sooner_Bob

6/12/2009, 03:43 PM

Lot-A-Burger > Whataburger

Blake's Lot-A-Burger > both :D

KC//CRIMSON

6/12/2009, 04:52 PM

but where are those anymore?

Tulsa doesn't have them anymore? Never had a bad burger there, always gigantic and tasty.

Whataburger always tasted like cardboard to me. Same with Sonic.

You guys really need a Culver's. Awesome everything at that joint.

yermom

6/12/2009, 05:13 PM

i dunno, i haven't seen one in a while, but only in Tulsa

soonerinabilene

6/12/2009, 05:22 PM

Dude, you get a double whataburger with cheese, everything on it plus jalapenos. That's the only way to roll.

Except when they have the A-1 Thick and Hearty burger, then thats the way to roll. Or the Peppercorn Ranch Whatachicken. And dont forget the fried pies.

bluedogok

6/12/2009, 06:54 PM

Sadly, the one in Asstin has some really cool stuff.
The Austin HRC closed in 2006.

You guys really need a Culver's. Awesome everything at that joint.
We like Culvers, good custard as well. Freddy's have started opening up down here as well.

OklaPony

6/13/2009, 08:19 AM

Has anyone posted up about In-N-Out Burger yet? If they had one of those here I'd gain 30 lbs. in about 2 months.

JohnnyMack

6/13/2009, 09:09 AM

but where are those anymore?

One is on Mingo at like 47th and the other is on 11th over between Lewis and Utica.

I think.

yermom

6/13/2009, 09:44 AM

i guess i'm not that far West on 11th Street anymore. i guess that's the one i remember

i'm trying to picture the one on Mingo

JohnnyMack

6/13/2009, 10:05 AM

i guess i'm not that far West on 11th Street anymore. i guess that's the one i remember

i'm trying to picture the one on Mingo

It's over by that big Gardner's used book store.

SanJoaquinSooner

6/13/2009, 10:49 AM

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1313/547734259_e0a960992d.jpg

more exotic women...

Sooner98

6/13/2009, 05:25 PM

We could use a few more Back Yard Burgers around here. I think OKC still has one, right? I've been there a couple of times and was impressed.

mdklatt

6/13/2009, 05:33 PM

Carrabba's
Papasito's

I would cut any of you for a Jack in the Box. Worth it for the commercials alone.

There aren't any DQs in the metro area?? The one in Norman closed awhile ago, but it was pretty dodgy. I stop at the one in Chickasha any time I'm in the neighborhood.

Hard Rock Cafe = meh

yermom

6/13/2009, 05:34 PM

i see stupid Jack in the Box commercials all the time

mdklatt

6/13/2009, 05:35 PM

i see stupid Jack in the Box commercials all the time

Yeah, I guess they have them on FSN. Plus, there's one in Ardmore.

Fraggle145

6/13/2009, 05:38 PM

Hells yes on Whataburger.

Also, Jack in the Crack. About 6 greasy Jack tacos does the trick every time.

this.

Fraggle145

6/13/2009, 05:39 PM

Dude, you get a double whataburger with cheese, everything on it plus jalapenos. That's the only way to roll

and this.

mdklatt

6/13/2009, 05:50 PM

Every time I see a commercial for a Whataburger patty melt or A1 burger I want one so bad, but I think they're limited-time items and never on the menu when I'm in Dallas.

bluedogok

6/13/2009, 08:05 PM

You don't have to go to Dallas, there are Whataburger's in OKC, one at I-35 & SW 19th area in Moore.

SanJoaquinSooner

6/13/2009, 11:42 PM

More fast food is not what OKC needs.

stoops the eternal pimp

6/14/2009, 12:56 AM

Its what the world needs

Collier11

6/14/2009, 01:03 AM

sports betting

Collier11

6/14/2009, 01:07 AM

And I know you have both in Ardmore. I've stopped there to get jack tacos on the way to Dallas many times.

Every year we go to OU/tx my buddy makes us stop there atleast twice so he can eat about 27 tacos

RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!

6/14/2009, 01:21 AM

Every year we go to OU/tx my buddy makes us stop there at least twice so he can eat about 27 tacosJ in B tacos aren't so good you go out of your way to buy them...what's wrong with that boy?

DoubleDown

6/14/2009, 08:41 AM

Whole Foods.

Lott's Bandana

6/14/2009, 10:12 AM

Hells yes on Whataburger.

Also, Jack in the Crack. About 6 greasy Jack tacos does the trick every time.

The new one in Moore get my biz.

'Specially after all day flying around eating Southwest Airlines' bags o' dust.

Lott's Bandana

6/14/2009, 10:13 AM

Has anyone posted up about In-N-Out Burger yet? If they had one of those here I'd gain 30 lbs. in about 2 months.

Whataburger > In and Out

Collier11

6/14/2009, 02:51 PM

whataburger is good if you love explosive diarrhea, in and out burger sucks...Braums has the best burgers around

stoopified

6/14/2009, 03:07 PM

How in the **** do you not have a Dairy Queen?Braum's and Sonic ran those Texas yahoos pretty much out of the stste.There is really good one in Clinton.

RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!

6/14/2009, 03:59 PM

Braum's single dip hot fudge sundae...YUM!. I eat one nearly every day when I visit OK.

Crucifax Autumn

6/14/2009, 03:59 PM

stoops the eternal pimp

6/14/2009, 04:22 PM

I wish somebody around here made a juicy lucy

Crucifax Autumn

6/14/2009, 04:24 PM

I once made a Lucy Juicy...that count?

stoops the eternal pimp

6/14/2009, 04:27 PM

pretty close I guess....I think I would still rather have the latter

bluedogok

6/14/2009, 05:14 PM

Braum's and Sonic ran those *Texas* yahoos pretty much out of the stste.There is really good one in Clinton.
Dairy Queen started in Kankakee, Illinois, is based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota and is wholly owned by Berkshire Hathaway/Warren Buffett out of Omaha, Nebraska. They are pretty much a small town Texas institution but not Texas based. Sonic is starting to give them a run for their money.

Poor franchisees have plagued the OKC area DQ stores throughout their history.

KC//CRIMSON

6/14/2009, 05:16 PM

I wish somebody around here made a juicy lucy

You've been watching Man vs. Food haven't you?

I think Goldies used to make a Juicy Lucy or something really similar.

RiddlerOK

6/14/2009, 09:01 PM

I tell you what would blow my mind if I ever saw it come to Oklahoma, much less Oklahoma City......

and for all you non left-or-right-coasties who don't have a clue about these places, all I can say is reserve your judgement until you've been to one of them. They are THAT cool!

What we need are:

1. A Wegman's grocery store

2. A Claim Jumper restaurant

If you live in New York, or the upper east coast, you know all about Wegman's. They are the most awesome grocery store I have ever seen in my life and they put Whole Foods market to shame for the total grocery shopping experience. The absolute ultimate, I tell ya!

Now, when it comes to eating out at a chain restaurant, I GUARANTEE you nothing out there tops the Claim Jumper for quality, selection and experience. All you gotta do is go to South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA and try theirs for a first experience. They are the best and most impressive chain experience I have ever had, period! The closest places to this I can think of are Fogo de Chao, Pappadeaux, Famous Dave's BBQ and The Fish Market. There's only about 30 of them in the southwestern U.S. and I desperately wish they had one here.

OK, jumping down from my soapbox.............

goingoneight

6/14/2009, 11:28 PM

in that case...

Disney World.

XingTheRubicon

6/15/2009, 09:09 AM

less people bitching about 3.2 beer that couldn't hold down 6 beers in either state.

Collier11

6/15/2009, 09:26 AM

^^^ bitter about everything these days

SteelClip49

6/15/2009, 09:57 AM

mdklatt mentioned Carrabba's in an earlier post. It pissed me off that it closed down earlier this year off Memorial and May. I had two friends work there and apparently they never reached their yearly goal as far as they wanted to make and the fact they were a bit far from Quail Springs Mall. Well hell, there are other restaurants on that side that are doing just as good and to see Olive Garden and Johnny Carino's still up pisses me off. Carrabba's made everything fresh daily....damn it was good.

And no I am not wealthy and have a liking for expensive stores. Just saying, get some awesome businesses here that you see in bigger cities.

But just to reiterate, Braum's is crap!

stoops the eternal pimp

6/15/2009, 10:00 AM

You've been watching Man vs. Food haven't you?

I think Goldies used to make a Juicy Lucy or something really similar.

Yeah...I tried to make one myself but it didnt work out right

JohnnyMack

6/15/2009, 10:07 AM

less people bitching about 3.2 beer that couldn't hold down 6 beers in either state.

Truth of the matter is, there is no such thing as 6 point beer. Not from Bud, Miller or Coors.

Bud, Miller and Coors Light come in at about 4.2%

Original Coors, Budweiser and Miller High Life all come in right around or right under 5%.

Collier11

6/15/2009, 10:10 AM

^^^ True

Crucifax Autumn

6/15/2009, 10:12 AM

3 words: High Gravity Lager

Collier11

6/15/2009, 10:22 AM

Gravity Bong

Crucifax Autumn

6/15/2009, 10:24 AM

lmao...

Sam Adams makes a 25% Beer. The stuff I drink since I'm a cheap bastage is either 8.1 or 10.5.

stoopified

6/15/2009, 02:12 PM

Dairy Queen started in Kankakee, Illinois, is based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota and is wholly owned by Berkshire Hathaway/Warren Buffett out of Omaha, Nebraska. They are pretty much a small town *Texas* institution but not *Texas* based. Sonic is starting to give them a run for their money.

Poor franchisees have plagued the OKC area DQ stores throughout their history.I had no idea where DQ originated,my Texas yahoo comment was based largely on commercials out of Texas that constantly refer to Texas DQ or DQ of Te5xas.Theseccommercials I guess formed my perception(or misconception) that DQ was Texas based.I have seen Whataburger commercials that are advertised the same way (i.e. )Texas Whataburger.

Vaevictis

6/15/2009, 03:15 PM

But just to reiterate, Braum's is crap!

And just to reiterate, the fact that you actually wanted a Skyline Chili is proof that your taste in food is suspect at best.

royalfan5

6/15/2009, 05:19 PM

I had no idea where DQ originated,my *Texas* yahoo comment was based largely on commercials out of *Texas* that constantly refer to *Texas* DQ or DQ of Te5xas.Theseccommercials I guess formed my perception(or misconception) that DQ was *Texas* based.I have seen Whataburger commercials that are advertised the same way (i.e. )*Texas* Whataburger.

I believe the Texas DQ's function quasi-independently from the rest of the nation's DQ's, and they have a different food menu and what not than everybody else.

bluedogok

6/15/2009, 09:24 PM

I believe the *Texas* DQ's function quasi-independently from the rest of the nation's DQ's, and they have a different food menu and what not than everybody else.
That is partially true, they are still tied to Minneapolis and all the franchise agreements still come out of there but the Texas stores do have their own marketing and menu (Texas Dairy Queen (http://www.dqtexas.com/indexcont.htm)) independent of the mothership.

Whataburger is Texas based, started in 1950 in Corpus Christi and was still based there until last year when when they moved the HQ to San Antonio.

silverwheels

6/15/2009, 10:37 PM

lmao...

Sam Adams makes a 25% Beer. The stuff I drink since I'm a cheap bastage is either 8.1 or 10.5.

Yeah, the Sam Adams Utopias. I've been wanting to try one for a few years now. They're legal to buy in Oklahoma (apparently) and will be back on sale later this year. The question is whether or not any liquor stores here in OKC will sell them. Of course, they're also like $100 for a 24-oz.

buck

6/15/2009, 11:14 PM

white castle? krystal maybe? the closest white castle i've found is either nashville or st louis. i've found krystal in eastern arkansas.

yermom

6/15/2009, 11:18 PM

i think there are some in the KC area, maybe Olathe? Overland Park?

JohnnyMack

6/16/2009, 07:38 AM

Yeah, the Sam Adams Utopias. I've been wanting to try one for a few years now. They're legal to buy in Oklahoma (apparently) and will be back on sale later this year. The question is whether or not any liquor stores here in OKC will sell them. Of course, they're also like $100 for a 24-oz.

I beleive they start around $200. Secondary market on those bottles is about $300 - $500.

Sam Adams gives bottles to it's highest volume retailers. From what I remember hearing only about half a dozen bottles make it to the entire state.

Sooner_Bob

6/16/2009, 08:13 AM

But just to reiterate, Braum's is crap!

Take

That

Back!!!

:mad:

OklaPony

6/16/2009, 10:58 AM

I love In-N-Out myself. Whataburger's some good stuff too but we don't have them here.

Here the only chains that are truly good are In-N-Out or Fatburger. Only thing I don't like about In-N-Out is the weird bible quotes on the bottom of the packaging. I do like the concept of real potatoes and meat though.

When I want a truly good burger though there are a ton of great burgers at assorted casinos all over town.
No trip to Vegas or the left coast is complete for me until I've had at least one meal at In-N-Out. I like Braum's pretty well and am glad to have the fresh milk, produce, and other products but their burgers and fries are nowhere near the quality of INO. It's fun to watch a real potato turn into MY french fries. :)

yermom

6/16/2009, 11:07 AM

i'm not really that fond of their fries

give me an In-N-Out burger and Braum's fries and i'd be happy

Lott's Bandana

6/16/2009, 11:11 AM

i'm not really that fond of their fries

give me an In-N-Out burger and Braum's fries and i'd be happy

This.

I like the first two or three fries I have, then it seems like I'm eating straight Crisco or something...toss.

Louie's has some tasty fries.
'Cept on Campus Corner where they don't seem to have a deep-fat fryer.