Pita Pit expansion expected to be finished soon

While OU students were off in Cancun, South Padre, New York City or elsewhere for Spring Break, Pita Pit, the Campus Corner eatery, located at 311 W. Boyd St., moved closer to the completion of an 8-month renovation project that will double its size.

The wall dividing the new space from the current one was knocked down three days ago, said Ian Rohrback, Pita Pit manager. Also done over the break was extensive painting and electrical work. The expansion will allow Pita Pit to hold nearly 20 more tables, along with adding another bathroom, two plasma flat-screen TCs, and a projector that will be used to watch football games; there is also talk of hosting an open-mic night.

But, Rohrback said, Pita Pit's style won't change.

"It'll be the same old Pita Pit," he said, "just bigger environment, a little less crowded."

Minor construction such as a tiling and coating the new floor with wax is all that stands between the new area being opened, Rohrback said, and he expects that to happen either tomorrow or Wednesday. A grand opening is scheduled in April with live music and deals on food.