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[...] Steve Lackmeyer watched a Thunder game in Bricktown…at Texadelphia?! Who knows, maybe Chipotle and Jersey Mike’s were [...]

By: BTDT

BTDT — Fri, 20 May 2011 16:55:35 +0000

How many different places in BT or Midtown have kitchens past 10 pm, even if it is a more limited ‘late’ menu’ similar to what Deep Fork Grill offers? With the number of concerts, games, etc. so close to BT, it seems like that would be worthy of their time and energy.

By: slackmeyer

slackmeyer — Fri, 20 May 2011 03:54:52 +0000

I still remember how Tulsa’s online community went on and on saying Devon tower wouldn’t get built or if it did, it would be halted half way (and said in a jeering, cheering kind of way). It seems as if all the hostility, jabs, etc., have been a one way street, from Tulsa aimed at OKC. But at some point you’ve got to wonder if OKC won’t slap back. Or is continuing to ignore Tulsa the best retribution?

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 20 May 2011 02:24:54 +0000

I am glad I am not just being sensitive. My best man is probably the world’s biggest Tulsa promoter. When he starts talking, I just ask him how his D league basketball team is doing.

By: slackmeyer

slackmeyer — Fri, 20 May 2011 02:13:21 +0000

Yeah, the Tulsa bashing of OKC gets old. It’s amazing what has happened with the “if Tulsa can’t get the OK Pop Museum, no more money for the American Indian Museum in OKC” temper tantrum at the Capitol.

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 20 May 2011 02:10:36 +0000

I know this forum isn’t about OKC v. Tulsa, but come on Keli. I have spent time in all of those places in Tulsa, love them. None of them exceed Bricktown, Midtown, Classen Circle, or Western Avenue. A bar closed at 10:30 because a manager had a bad day. The fact is, Tulsa is behind OKC and the gap is getting wider.

By: david ball

david ball — Thu, 19 May 2011 22:25:58 +0000

i drove from stroud for a regular season thunder game on a sunday night, and found mcnellie’s CLOSED. i was really disappointed. when i went there before, it was great (hence the second attempt). if i had a downtown restaurant, you can better believe that i would be watching the game calendar like a hawk. for that matter, i’d be watching for baseball, hockey, and major concerts. it’s just good business.

By: Keli

Keli — Thu, 19 May 2011 15:10:49 +0000

Tulsa does in fact have a very active bar scene. Check out Brookside, Cherry Street, Blue Dome District and Brady District. Truthfully they do surpass OKC in this area. It’s a very fun town, nightlife-wise.

By: Jason L.

Jason L. — Thu, 19 May 2011 13:36:49 +0000

The bottom line is that no business in the hospitality industry, regardless of location, night of the week, or television programming, should ever close with 30 paying customers still wanting to spend money, unless required to do so by law. However, this behavior definitely perpetuates the stereotype. This occurrence isn’t limited just to restaurants – a friend of mine got kicked out of Red Pin, which has a full bar, at 10:00 while watching the game.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Thu, 19 May 2011 01:02:35 +0000

My buddies and I have watched plenty of games at Texadelphia, in their entirety, past normal closing hours. I wouldn’t let one employee who made a mistake on one night color your opinion about this restaurant or Bricktown as a whole. T-Delph has great food, drinks, TVs, patio, and atmosphere and should continue to be supported by it’s community despite an off night. Oh, and the food isn’t limited to Texas or Philadelphia fare- they have great burgers!