The Lost Ogle's "Re-Run Week" continues with a look back at one of the most delicious and tasty scandals in Oklahoma history – The Swadley's Foggy Bottom Swindle!
I can't pinpoint the exact reason, but Oklahomans have been glued to this story like a dried-out drop of honey barbecue sauce on a checkerboard tablecloth. I guess that's because it involves A) recognizable names (who hasn't been to Swadley's), B) ballsy grifts ($100,000 smokers? Really?), C) shady politicians (Bull Stitt), and, of course, D) cooked meat.
When we return next week, I'm sure we'll have more Swadley's Foggy Bottom action to update you on. Until then, here's a list of 10 Possible Replacements for Swadley’s Foggy Bottom Kitchen…
1. Braum's "Dirty Table" Ice Cream and Grill
Does anyone else think it's weird that the Braum family hasn't tried to launch a casual dining restaurant chain? Sure, they can barely manage their fast-food empire, but you'd think they'd at least pull a Johnny's and launch an Urban Braum's or Drew's Steakhouse. Maybe if the state promised them $17-million in subsidies and management fees, they could be tempted to give it a shot. – Patrick