Redforkhippie reported to me that while driving Tuesday night on Admiral Place, aka Route 66, in Tulsa, she noticed that the celebrated Ike’s Chili House has reopened after a hiatus of several months.
She said there was a prominent “Open” sign, and cars were parked all over the place in front of the restaurant, located at 5941 E. Admiral Place. It’s obviously a big relief to many Tulsans.
It was reported early in the month it would reopen, but I’m glad to see that date has arrived. The owner closed the eatery temporarily because of family health problems and needed kitchen upgrades.
Ike’s is reportedly the oldest surviving restaurant in Oklahoma, dating to 1908 or 1910, depending on who you ask. Here’s a good history of chili in Oklahoma. Here’s a more general piece about chili’s history.