Found this in a GTR article. I think this might be what RM has hinted at before.
According to Daniel Cameron, who graduated from Flight III on June 28, "The Launch program was fundamental in developing my knowledge and capabilities, and instrumental in helping to make my idea tangible and executable." Cameron's idea, a natural foods grocery store located in downtown Tulsa, has become a reality. He is currently in contract negotiations for a building and plans to open Cam's Grocery by late fall. "Launch has helped me turn my passion for high quality healthy food, and my desire to work for myself into something real."
http://www.gtrnews.com/greater-tulsa-reporter/10086/tcc-launch-program-benefits-entrepreneurs
Quote from: ZYX on July 19, 2011, 10:26:30 PM
Found this in a GTR article. I think this might be what RM has hinted at before.
According to Daniel Cameron, who graduated from Flight III on June 28, "The Launch program was fundamental in developing my knowledge and capabilities, and instrumental in helping to make my idea tangible and executable." Cameron's idea, a natural foods grocery store located in downtown Tulsa, has become a reality. He is currently in contract negotiations for a building and plans to open Cam's Grocery by late fall. "Launch has helped me turn my passion for high quality healthy food, and my desire to work for myself into something real."
http://www.gtrnews.com/greater-tulsa-reporter/10086/tcc-launch-program-benefits-entrepreneurs
I believe this was the gentlemen that met us for one of our TNF lunches at the Speedy's at 26th and Memorial...am I not correct here?
Quote from: Hoss on July 19, 2011, 10:49:59 PM
I believe this was the gentlemen that met us for one of our TNF lunches at the Speedy's at 26th and Memorial...am I not correct here?
That's the guy. Good for him.
Did I miss where this will be located downtown?
Quote from: SXSW on July 19, 2011, 10:53:44 PM
Did I miss where this will be located downtown?
Apparently next to Enso per the other thread.
If it goes in the building south of Enso I will be thrilled. It is a cool old building and with a little work could look really good.
Quote from: ZYX on July 19, 2011, 11:03:26 PM
If it goes in the building south of Enso I will be thrilled. It is a cool old building and with a little work could look really good.
Didn't he say his grandfather at one time owned the building, or am I mistaken here? I remember that conversation at Speedy's for some reason. That and the large helicopter landing in the parking lot during our lunch.
Daniel told me at one point he was locating at 18th & Boston.
Quote from: rdj on July 20, 2011, 09:58:37 AM
Daniel told me at one point he was locating at 18th & Boston.
That was one possiblility.
Seger and Williams bought the old OTASCO on 2nd from Twenty First Properties last month....my guess is there. It would help, but it would also be very risky.
Quote from: Teatownclown on July 20, 2011, 11:15:08 AM
Seger and Williams bought the old OTASCO on 2nd from Twenty First Properties last month....my guess is there. It would help, but it would also be very risky.
2nd and what? I heard that a possible grocery was going into the building across from city hall/one technology center. Just south of Fortune Chef.
Quote from: we vs us on July 20, 2011, 11:23:57 AM
2nd and what? I heard that a possible grocery was going into the building across from city hall/one technology center. Just south of Fortune Chef.
That be it....
Quote from: Teatownclown on July 20, 2011, 11:24:43 AM
That be it....
Can't picture the building front for the life of me...
Quote from: we vs us on July 20, 2011, 11:23:57 AM
2nd and what? I heard that a possible grocery was going into the building across from city hall/one technology center. Just south of Fortune Chef.
I know where you're talking about.
http://maps.google.com/?ll=36.155128,-95.989303&spn=0,0.006968&t=h&z=18&layer=c&cbll=36.155202,-95.989102&panoid=UPtd5UyfdVkxmwZfxZXb_Q&cbp=12,345.88,,0,-0.68
This building?
Quote from: Hoss on July 20, 2011, 12:35:04 PM
I know where you're talking about.
http://maps.google.com/?ll=36.155128,-95.989303&spn=0,0.006968&t=h&z=18&layer=c&cbll=36.155202,-95.989102&panoid=UPtd5UyfdVkxmwZfxZXb_Q&cbp=12,345.88,,0,-0.68
This building?
On the NE corner?
Quote from: Hoss on July 20, 2011, 12:35:04 PM
I know where you're talking about.
http://maps.google.com/?ll=36.155128,-95.989303&spn=0,0.006968&t=h&z=18&layer=c&cbll=36.155202,-95.989102&panoid=UPtd5UyfdVkxmwZfxZXb_Q&cbp=12,345.88,,0,-0.68
This building?
IBD, I've never paid close attention to it and hadn't noticed the roll up doors before either. Sure does look like an old OTASCO.
Is the grocery on Archer just west of the ballpark still scheduled? There are zero signs of progress on that. No renovations. Same assortment of random junk piled up inside there.
Quote from: ZYX on July 20, 2011, 01:09:05 PM
On the NE corner?
That would be the one. Smart place as it's right across the street from the 310 Lofts location.
QuoteIs the grocery on Archer just west of the ballpark still scheduled? There are zero signs of progress on that. No renovations. Same assortment of random junk piled up inside there.
It's still scheduled. That's my project and because most of the build-out is already done, it won't take us long to get open. The major work in there is done as far as plumbing, electric, and HVAC. We've got a bit of moving things around, a couple of half-walls to build and some tiling. It'll be quick compared to the full renovations we've done in Blue Dome. Anyway, I'd still expect Archer Market to be the first of the rumored downtown markets to get open. I'd look for it around Sept/Oct, maybe sooner.
When the lease is finalized, we'll be all public and talkative about it. :)
Thanks for caring.
Quote from: JoeMommaBlake on July 20, 2011, 01:54:40 PM
It's still scheduled. That's my project and because most of the build-out is already done, it won't take us long to get open. The major work in there is done as far as plumbing, electric, and HVAC. We've got a bit of moving things around, a couple of half-walls to build and some tiling. It'll be quick compared to the full renovations we've done in Blue Dome. Anyway, I'd still expect Archer Market to be the first of the rumored downtown markets to get open. I'd look for it around Sept/Oct, maybe sooner.
When the lease is finalized, we'll be all public and talkative about it. :)
Thanks for caring.
That's good to hear, downtown will soon have two grocery stores!
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/293191_10150289586906088_58976886087_8119384_516323607_n.jpg)
For a news conference. That's pretty cool.
Congrats to Cam.
Man, Rusty Rowe is everywhere, he's like Down Town's own "Where's Waldo"
Wow, that is cool. Lots of people interested. I'm still in love with that building.
Quote from: carltonplace on September 14, 2011, 03:12:48 PM
Man, Rusty Rowe is everywhere, he's like Down Town's own "Where's Waldo"
It's the beard. It takes you places.
Quote from: ZYX on September 14, 2011, 03:13:20 PM
Wow, that is cool. Lots of people interested. I'm still in love with that building.
That is an amazing level of interest for a press conference. I hope it means all these people will be back when it opens.
Does anyone know when the Archer St. Market is supposed to open?
Is this slated to open yet?
Towell has been thrown in:
Dear friends, It has been one year since we announced our efforts to put Cam's Grocery in 114 S. Detroit Ave. in downtown Tulsa. We were generously given an opportunity to hang our banner and plan the concept for the building rent-free until we occupied the building or until one year lapsed. We have been unable to raise all the money at this point and therefore are conceding our efforts to move into 114 S. Detroit. We are not giving up on Cam's Grocery and we will continue to look for investors and a new location.
For the time being, the Cam's Grocery team is operating Okie Alchemy Craft Juices & Teas at all four Tulsa farmer's markets and is working to sell Okie Alchemy products at grocery stores, convenient stores and restaurants throughout the Tulsa area later this year.
Thank you for all your support... Stay tuned.
Lesson learned: Have all your groceries in one basket prior to major announcements.
That's too bad.
The other downtown grocery, Archer Market, has said they're aiming for a September opening the last announcement I saw.
But then again their facebook feed (no posts in a month) doesn't inspire confidence. "getting close" was their post in January, and a previous opening date of June was stated not that long ago. Peeking in the window, it doesn't look all that close to being ready to open, but then again I'm no expert on the subject.
Blake or anybody got any updates on that?
Also, Mr. Ewing, please don't start cutting back hours within the first six weeks of opening, as seems to be the norm with downtown businesses.
In other news, Green Acres Market opened in Jenks this morning. We rode past on our bikes yesterday.
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/71conan/Greenacres.jpg)
Very disappointing in how that building turned out. Was hoping for a much more "urban" look.
Quote from: rdj on August 06, 2012, 03:56:37 PM
Very disappointing in how that building turned out. Was hoping for a much more "urban" look.
Suburban as can be.
Quote from: rdj on August 06, 2012, 03:56:37 PM
Very disappointing in how that building turned out. Was hoping for a much more "urban" look.
It does look like a Walgreens in that pic.
Here's the site:
http://www.greenacres.com/ (http://www.greenacres.com/)
Quote from: Conan71 on August 06, 2012, 04:00:11 PM
Suburban as can be.
Nah. Needs more parking to be truly suburban. :D
Quote from: rdj on August 06, 2012, 03:56:37 PM
Very disappointing in how that building turned out. Was hoping for a much more "urban" look.
All the renderings showed brick... I think the development got a downgrade with the economic downturn.
Update.
Archer Market is still planned for opening, though it's taking longer than we anticipated...mostly thanks to the fact that we're doing two projects at the same time (The Phoenix may beat Archer Market to getting open) and that we've had some unforeseen obstacles. The Snyder family is doing the build-out, so I'm not as certain about the exact opening date. I'll check with John and post more info when I have a better idea of a finish date from them. I've not been in some crazy hurry, as you can tell. I figured I just sit back and wait until it was built and work on other things in the meantime. Anyway, we're just waiting for that to finish so that we can move in, do a little decorating and get open. We've got staff hired and are essentially ready to go.
The space has been plumbed and tiled and had a vent hood put in. I've not really paid attention to what it looks like from outside, but on the inside, it's much different. We're hoping to open by the end of the summer. You should see some signage on the outside pretty soon. Maybe that will help folks to feel like we're making progress.
I certainly appreciate all of your concern. I'm sorry for not updating you more frequently. Also, I'll go update the facebook site.
As for our hours, we're planning to be open from 7 to late night. We'll serve breakfast and lunch on the hot and cold food lines every day. We'll have a full cereal bar, espresso and smoothie bar in the mezzanine loft, a full deli and of course the grocery market. Should be good. Be patient, friends. Good things take time. =)
There is a new sign on this building with an architectural rendering and a Labruzco's To Go sign. Is a new project on for that building? If I'm that way for lunch this week I'll try and take a picture of the sign unless someone has a link. I googled and couldn't find anything.
Quote from: DowntownDan on January 02, 2013, 09:21:40 AM
There is a new sign on this building with an architectural rendering and a Labruzco's To Go sign. Is a new project on for that building? If I'm that way for lunch this week I'll try and take a picture of the sign unless someone has a link. I googled and couldn't find anything.
Yep.
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/227148_10200250985741330_303128071_n.jpg)
TW on top of the story with an FB post:
QuoteNancy Bruce, owner of Lambrusco'Z To Go in Brookside, confirmed Wednesday she plans to open a location in downtown Tulsa.
Saw the banner/sign today... Odd location on the building.. Are they subdividing the building and Lambrusco'Z is going in the back?
Is the side of the building becoming the front? Or is the back now the front (ala Back Alley Blues)?
The front of the building has an equally sized "for Lease" banner.
They want three businesses in that space.
The front door will not face south onto the parking lot. I hope they still have at least a glass front facing the street.
When I see 'sandwich shop' and downtown I fear another 11-2 restaurant. any word whether it will have reasonable hours? the other location is open six 'full' days a week. hope this new one is, too. But nearly every downtown location of existing restaurants is open less hours than the non downtown location.
Quote from: TheTed on January 03, 2013, 11:26:52 AM
When I see 'sandwich shop' and downtown I fear another 11-2 restaurant. any word whether it will have reasonable hours? the other location is open six 'full' days a week. hope this new one is, too. But nearly every downtown location of existing restaurants is open less hours than the non downtown location.
Yes, they will be open into the evening. In addition to full lunch - and I hear a salad bar! - they are looking to have grab and go dinners for the downtown crowd to take home.
Now that this thread is about the new location for Lambrusco'z, it probably warrants its own thread.
http://www.tulsanow.org/forum/index.php?topic=19746.0
Quote from: rdj on January 03, 2013, 09:18:08 AM
The front door will not face south onto the parking lot. I hope they still have at least a glass front facing the street.
Perhaps you meant "will now" instead of "will not"?
Per the Tulsa World via the thread:
"The owners have reoriented the building to hold multiple shops, instead of one large business, and the entry now faces south, Scott said."
Quote from: BKDotCom on January 03, 2013, 02:20:02 PM
Perhaps you meant "will now" instead of "will not"?
Per the Tulsa World via the thread:
"The owners have reoriented the building to hold multiple shops, instead of one large business, and the entry now faces south, Scott said."
That is correct. I meant it will face south. My apologies.