We don’t break the fourth wall often, but here’s the story behind the story for anyone who’s curious. In early October we jumped into help Cookie’s Thanksgiving with social media and public relations.

“What do I wear to a Soft Opening?” Chelsea asked as I threw on the same t-shirt and jeans I wear every Sunday. Seeing our city grow is what we love best; when it involves breakfast food, that’s even better.

Aly beamed about the beautiful day as we grabbed a table at Red Cup; the amazing colors in the trees, the crisp Oklahoma air reminding us that we are deep into autumn. Aly Branstetter is co-owner of Hillbilly’s in Automobile Alley, S&B’s Burger Joint on May, and the southern-style breakfast spot, Sunnyside Diner in Midtown, opening in 2016.