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Title: Duke's Southern Kitchen Closed?
Post by: DTowner on October 10, 2011, 11:02:35 am
I heard that yesterday afternoon Duke's abruptly closed and posted a sign on the door saying it was "closed for repairs", even though no one was aware that anything needed repairing.

Looks like I may be adding Duke's to my list of places I was going to try, but never got around to doing so in time.


Title: Re: Duke's Southern Kitchen Closed?
Post by: Townsend on October 10, 2011, 11:06:19 am
They're posting on FB about lunch today.

Yesterday Palace Cafe posted they were closed for repairs and would reopen Tuesday.



Title: Re: Duke's Southern Kitchen Closed?
Post by: Conan71 on October 10, 2011, 11:22:51 am
I heard that yesterday afternoon Duke's abruptly closed and posted a sign on the door saying it was "closed for repairs", even though no one was aware that anything needed repairing.

Looks like I may be adding Duke's to my list of places I was going to try, but never got around to doing so in time.

Never heard of it.  People not knowing this place existed might have something to do with it.  Where was this?


Title: Re: Duke's Southern Kitchen Closed?
Post by: Townsend on October 10, 2011, 11:32:30 am
Never heard of it.  People not knowing this place existed might have something to do with it.  Where was this?

By the Spirit Center.  It's a nice enough place.  Interesting interior with "southern" cooking.  I was there once.  Decent food at the time and good service.


Title: Re: Duke's Southern Kitchen Closed?
Post by: Cats Cats Cats on October 10, 2011, 11:44:24 am
One of their servers dropped 3 glasses of water on me a few months ago.  They didn't even comp our appetizer.


Title: Re: Duke's Southern Kitchen Closed?
Post by: Teatownclown on October 10, 2011, 11:47:24 am
Never heard of it.  People not knowing this place existed might have something to do with it.  Where was this?

Ha Ha...just because it's on South Memo. I thought you knew everything about Southies.  ;)


Title: Re: Duke's Southern Kitchen Closed?
Post by: sgrizzle on October 10, 2011, 12:02:48 pm
It's a very modern looking facility with a few "southern decorations" slapped up that don't fit. Kinda like the menu. Some weird hybrid of modern and classic southern.

I went, it wasn't bad but pretty underwhelming.


Title: Re: Duke's Southern Kitchen Closed?
Post by: zstyles on October 10, 2011, 12:06:59 pm
I think this was the third place that has failed so far in its spot right? It seems like just to much overhead for any type of eating/drinking/hanging out spot for Tulsa...


Title: Re: Duke's Southern Kitchen Closed?
Post by: Conan71 on October 10, 2011, 12:25:17 pm
Ha Ha...just because it's on South Memo. I thought you knew everything about Southies.  ;)

It's rare I ever get that far south on Memorial anymore and then it's usually crossing on the bike trail.  I probably should get out more.


Title: Re: Duke's Southern Kitchen Closed?
Post by: Cats Cats Cats on October 10, 2011, 12:38:48 pm
I think it might still be open.  OP said "for repairs" and they are posting on facebook.


Title: Re: Duke's Southern Kitchen Closed?
Post by: sgrizzle on October 10, 2011, 12:41:31 pm
I think it might still be open.  OP said "for repairs" and they are posting on facebook.

Casa Bonita is just closed for repairs too.. As is the 81st& Memorial Quiznos, etc.


Title: Re: Duke's Southern Kitchen Closed?
Post by: Cats Cats Cats on October 10, 2011, 12:49:11 pm
I called, they are open


Title: Re: Duke's Southern Kitchen Closed?
Post by: stageidea on October 10, 2011, 02:09:16 pm
I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the drinks.  Sadly, my meal was horrible.  I tried the Etouffee and the rice was raw and the was shrimp undercooked.  I don't think I will be headed back anytime soon. 


Title: Re: Duke's Southern Kitchen Closed?
Post by: carltonplace on October 10, 2011, 03:10:02 pm
Casa Bonita is just closed for repairs too.. As is the 81st& Memorial Quiznos, etc.

lol! Oscar's is closed for repairs and temporarily occupied by Treehouse.


Title: Re: Duke's Southern Kitchen Closed?
Post by: Ibanez on October 10, 2011, 04:23:00 pm
We have eaten there several times, always very good and great service. Try the shrimp & grits sometime, it is as close to low country cooking as you can get around here.


Title: Re: Duke's Southern Kitchen Closed?
Post by: guido911 on October 10, 2011, 04:39:16 pm
It's location really sucks, even though Savastanos seems to be fairing well. A lot of businesses have failed in Regal Plaza.


Title: Re: Duke's Southern Kitchen Closed?
Post by: chas22 on October 10, 2011, 09:02:37 pm
Didn't care for it.  A little overpriced and don't think I'll return again.