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Will Edmond “Streateries” Be Permanent?

When the pandemic reached Oklahoma and all businesses were shuttered, restaurants were considered essential and were only allowed to operate briefly by curbside pickup or by delivery. But by May 2020, Governor Stitt allowed restaurants to reopen and thus “Streateries” were born, in OKC and Edmond.

Edmond has long awaited outdoor seating in Edmond prior to the Covid pandemic, and thanks to a grant program, several restaurants around town took part in this temporary program. Some utilized the orange traffic barriers, and two opted to show what more permanent blockades could look like.

Chef Black at Café Evoke built his barrier, and it is pretty fantastic, and Café 501 also made a truly lovely space to dine outdoors.

Once everything was opened back to the public, the City Council decided to allow the “Streateries” to continue to remain.

Here’s to hoping there will be a continuation this program with further grants to help restaurants to beautify their outdoor spaces as this program has become a very popular dining option in Downtown Edmond.