BEST OF OKC: Restaurants
The best restaurants in the metro, circa 2011!
BEST OF OKC: Food & Drink
This year's best in food and drink!
Break the chains
Think you can’t kick the habit of national chain restaurants? Think again.
Top of the city
Dine in the sky this coming October!
How cheesy
Gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches are on the menu at The Mule, the Plaza District’s newest haunt.
Seasonal spirits
Ciders, eggnogs and mulled wines are on the menu around the metro.
Where’s the beef?
Local, grass-fed beef makes for a healthy meat option
Adult ice cream
Ice cream cocktails sound brilliant, but it takes skill to keep a delicacy from turning into a sludge of cream and alcohol.
OKG7 places where the soup is on
Every week, we give you seven OKC-area restaurants to explore.
Cork and canvas
A new business combines classic paintings, art instruction and wine to create an evening of culture, learning and fun.
Sunday 19 May
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Food
Burger bistro
The changing of the season brings in menu changes at this Midtown upscale diner.
Restaurant Reviews
Greg Elwell
Kaiser's American Bistro
1039 N. Walker
kaisersbistro.com
232-7632
What works: juicy burgers, tasty soups
What doesn’t work: The au jus on the french dip is kind of “au no.”
Tips: Milkshakes make every meal better.
Things change. People change. And sometimes, most devastatingly, menus change.
Before you GoGo
To-go or to-stay, this sushi emporium is sure to satisfy.
Restaurant Reviews
Doug Hill
GoGo Sushi Express and Grill
1611 S. I-35 Service Road, Moore
gogosushinow.com
794-3474
What worked: delightful tempura and competent sushi
What needs work: removing the big-screen TVs from the walls
The Tip: affordable sushi and grilled dishes in a casual atmosphere
Seasonal selections
A number of OKC chefs are busy working on fall menus.
OKG7 perfect patios
Every week, we give you seven OKC-area restaurants to explore.
OKG7 Dining
Jenn Scott
Finding the right patio can be an extensive endeavor. To save you the time and trouble, here are some outdoor havens that celebrate the great outdoors and all things culinary. Whether you’re looking for fancy cuisine or a slice of pizza, take your plates al fresco.
Our feature presentation...
Wine, coffee and classic Hollywood hit the silver screen on historic Film Row.
Food and Drink Features
Stephie Gregory
Classic Hollywood cinema has finally found its way back to Oklahoma City’s Film Row, with the historic Film Exchange District recently welcoming The Paramount OKC: Reel Art, Wine & Coffee.
OKG7 sweet shops
Every week, we give you seven OKC-area restaurants to explore.
OKG7 Dining
Jenn Scott
Sugar, sugar. Ah, honey honey! Are you sweet on Oklahoma City? If you weren’t before now, these seven confectionary gems will change your mind.
Like it dirty?
Shaken or stirred, a martini can be enjoyed in more ways than one.
All aboard!
Take the taste train straight to Italia Express.
Restaurant Reviews
Greg Elwell
Italia Express
4621 N. May
917-9995
What works: Excellent marinara sauce and buttery pizza crust.
What needs work: The chicken Parmesan sandwich is lacking.
Tips: Prices vary between locations. Both serve inexpensive, quality food.
Do the ’due
Too hot for cooking? Fondue dinners are perfect for interactive family meals.
The beat is on
Bricktown provides new nightlife options for eating and dancing the night away.
Food and Drink Features
Lance Evans
In response to the excitement that the Oklahoma City Thunder has brought to the city, Bricktown quickly turned into a place to not only Thunder up during basketball season, but a place to party like rock stars all year long.
The whole enchilada
House-made tortillas are the just the beginning of benevolent offerings from this Flavor Country.
Restaurant Reviews
Greg Elwell
Alvarado's Mexican Restaurant
1000 E. Second, Edmond
alvaradosmexican.com
359-8860
What works: Tortilla soup and tacos poblanos are must-haves.
What needs work: Thanks to a college crowd, it can get pretty busy.
The tip: If you want a hotter salsa, ask for it.
OKG7 spots in the Asian District
Every week, we give you seven OKC-area restaurants to explore.
OKG7 Dining
Jenn Scott
Along N. Classen Boulevard near N.W. 23rd Street is a thriving area packed with culture and some of the metro’s tastiest restaurants.
Around the world in OKC
You don’t need to span the globe to enjoy international cuisine.
Food and Drink Features
Jenn Scott
Our world’s nations have united in London for the 2012 Summer Olympics. If you can’t afford to jet off to the UK — or anywhere, for that matter — visit these local, yet worldly, houses of flavor for a taste vacation as delicious as it is economical.
Bellissimo
Indulge in sophisticated Italian cuisine served in elegant, contemporary surroundings.
Restaurant Reviews
Doug Hill
Bellini’s Ristorante & Grill
6305 Waterford Blvd.
bellinis.net
848-1065
What works: Great service in a charming atmosphere.
What needs work: One dish’s flavor was subtle to a fault.
The tip: Go with the daily specials using local, in-season produce.
Chef swap
The Oklahoma Restaurant Association raises funds for up-and-coming students in the hospitality industry.
Food and Drink Features
Sarah Lobban
Odyssey de Culinaire
6 p.m. Thursday
Skirvin Hilton Hotel
1 Park Ave.
okrestaurants.com
$125-$200
