BREAKING: Nonesuch is under new ownership

Id Est of Colorado brings extensive bonafides into the 405 diningscape

Almost seven years after helping launch Oklahoma City’s ongoing dining renaissance, Nonesuch has been sold.

Named Best New Restaurant in America in 2018, owner Todd Woodruff apparently has struck a deal with Kelly Whitaker’s Id Est group of Colorado to take over the tasting menu concept that opened in October of 2017.

Former Nonesuch owner/founder Todd Woodruff confirmed the deal by phone Wednesday morning.

“People tell me it must be bittersweet, but it’s all sweet, man,” Woodruff said. “Id est is an amazing company with amazing restaurants. This is gonna be a win for Oklahoma City.”

Celebrity chef Byron Gomez is among those who work with Whitaker, and sources tell me he will have a role in the new Nonesuch. Meanwhile, chef Garrett Hare is staying on as is general manager and partner Chad Luman, who has worked for Whitaker in the past.

Among Id Est’s restaurants are The Wolf's Tailor and Bruto. Whitaker is known for his innovative approach to zero-waste cooking. Whitaker has three times been nominated by the James Beard Foundation.

Whitaker was born and raisedin Tulsa native. Woodruff said the sale is complete and ownership was official as of today. As for Woodrfuff, he is focusing his efforts on expanding Waffle Champion.

“We just opened in Edmond in November,” he said. “I’m focusing on expansion going forward, including opening up to investment for the first time.”

More details on this developing story as they come available.