FEATURELOOK
Coming to East Edmond: New Eats & Experiences By Taylor Bollinger Something new is underway at I-35 Frontage Road, just HOA has been an integral part of decision-making in the south of 2nd Street — and no — it’s not another hospital. rapidly developing area. The three-story, multi-use facility will house Regent Bank Edmond residents can thank these collaborative efforts and Enhanced dental, along with Hatch Early Mood Food, as they enjoy an expanded culinary catalog, closer to home. Chicken Foot, and Sidecar Barley and Wine Bar, complete Together, the three restaurants will offer robust options with a rooftop feature. Set to open in late 2022, visitors for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks, offering service a are invited to experience what’s being called an “upscale, combined 20 hours of the day. urban oasis.” “Not only are we excited to bring three wildly different The new experiences Edmondites can expect from The restaurant concepts to The Regent Center,” said James Regent Center at Fox Lake North are years in the making — Takahata, Provisions Concepts area director, “but we will be the collaborative product of careful planning, headquartered there as well.” countless meetings, and cutting-edge design. For those looking to plan ahead for This project had Led by Tapp Development and Ashton Gray, business meetings, brunch dates, or date an almost six-year nights, here’s what to expect: the $20 million, 40 thousand square foot development is one of the single largest retail Hatch Early Mood Food: A popular pick approval process. investments in the city. for brunch-lovers, this scratch-style menu “This project had an almost six-year approval process,” offers traditional breakfast favorites with modern twists, said Jim Tapp, Tapp Development President, “Since the along with coffee, cocktails – and “Coffee Cocktails” – in an land is located in a floodplain, it required extensive upscale, urban environment. flood studies and support from the City of Edmond, its Chicken Foot: Open for lunch and dinner, Chicken Stormwater Advisory Board, and the homeowners of Fox Foot’s catchphrase says it all: buns, bones, and beer. Get Lake to ensure we followed the procedures and protected comfortable in their casual atmosphere, offering options the preferences of all involved.” for all tastes and spice tolerances. Diners can choose from Though plans for additional hotels and hospitality were counter service or a full-service bar. discussed for the area, Tapp says his team, local residents, Sidecar Barley and Wine Bar: Take in rooftop views of and city leaders are ultimately pleased with the product of Edmond as you sip Sidecar’s signature selection of craft what they call a “group effort”. With an eye-catching design cocktails, with by-the-bottle options unique to each location. that will be visible from I-35, Tapp predicts The Regent Expect live music on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays Center will become a showpiece for the Edmond corridor. from early spring to the late fall. As the real-estate and development side of this project While fresh ingredients and quality cuisine are standard fell into place, its success was still largely dependent upon for Provision Concepts’ restaurants, Takahata says Provision support from the homeowners of Fox Lake. Careful to Concepts prioritizes the overall guest experience, aiming to curate their neighborhood and surroundings, the Fox Lake provide excellent service in a high-energy environment. 30
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