Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
It’s the penultimate ‘Potter’
Invitation to the Dance
The most rare of cinematic sub-genres: the dance anthology
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
Not as strong as the first, but amiable enough
Megamind
More 'meh' than mega
Yogi Bear
It's as bad you may have heard.
Animation Express
Castle in the Sky/Kiki's Delivery Service/My Neighbor Totoro
Hoot
Miss Minoes
Purr-fect family entertainment.
Clarence, the Cross-Eyed Lion
Cute movie, and that’s no ‘Lion.’
Friday 24 May
OKG Newsletter
Greg Elwell
Thai-ed up
Tana Thai is authentic Thai cuisine, whether you know it or not.
Restaurant Reviews
Greg Elwell
Tana Thai Bistro
10700 N. May
749-5590
What Works: lovely atmosphere, small and focused menu
What Needs Work: Spice levels seemed to vary dish to dish.
Tips: Take a group, order a bunch, try some of everything.
Pizza panache
No longer will you have to choose between a taco or a pizza for dinner.
Restaurant Reviews
Greg Elwell
Pizzini'z Pizza
12101 N. MacArthur
720-8500
What works: simple, delicious pizza for very reasonable rates
What needs work: Not all of its non-pizza offerings are so tasty.
Tip: Make sure you call the right shop, as there are two locations.
Shack up
It might be called the ‘No Name’ burger, but it has a tasty identity.
Food and Drink Features
Greg Elwell
Irma's Burger Shack
1120 Classen Drive
235-4762
What works: No Name Ranch burgers, down-home recipes, the Which Came First
What needs work: Parking at both locations can be a headache.
Tips: Check for specials. It’s usually the staff doing something fun and tasty with ingredients available.
Funny talk
A lecture series at OU explores what makes us laugh, and why.
Features
Greg Elwell
The Nature of Laughter
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, ongoing
Gaylord College Auditorium
University of Oklahoma
395 W. Lindsey, Norman
cas.ou.edu
free
Midtown medley
This fusion spot is so delicious, you might just want to cry.
Restaurant Reviews
Greg Elwell
Foodies Asian-American Diner
1220 N. Hudson
235-1111
What works: affordable, tasty Asian treats. Ramen is très spicy.
What needs work: communication with waiter
Tips: Seat yourself, but be sure to look at daily specials first.
Pho-nomenal
Flavor is the universal language at Pho Thai Nguyen.
Restaurant Reviews
Greg Elwell
Pho Thai Nguyen
3221 N. Classen Blvd.
525-7373
What works: tasty dishes for all experience levels
What needs work: Pho broth could be hotter.
Tips: free hot tea! Also, the place takes credit cards, which is nice.
Faves you crave
If you’re going to eat less-than-healthy food, make it a delicious and local choice.
Food and Drink Features
Greg Elwell
You don’t feel well. Look at that plastic bag filled with crumpled-up wrappers. Why did you eat that?
Shell game
Craving lobster? OKC has a number of places that will do in a pincer — er, pinch.
Presto Pranzo!
Searching for a neighborhood Italian spot? Caffe Pranzo just might fit the bill.
Heaven and earth
From sky high to hitting the pavement, here (in no order) are OKC’s top 10 culinary moments of 2012.
Raw appeal
Bricktown gives you the entertainment, the view, and now the food, too.
Restaurant Reviews
Greg Elwell
In the Raw Sushi
200 S. Oklahoma
intherawsushi.com
702-1325
What works: ahi tuna nachos and affordable specialty rolls
What needs work: Non-sushi items need a little more thought.
Tip: Park in the lot on the other side of the building or across the street.
Flipping the patty
Food and Drink Features
Greg Elwell
Everything and nothing is changing at Kaiser’s American Bistro, 1039 N. Walker in Midtown.
Boss broths
Whether the weather cooperates or not, enjoy a meal that will warm the insides.
Food and Drink Features
Greg Elwell
There is a brief period of time in Oklahoma, beginning in November and running until the end of February, when it can get legitimately cold.
Burgers in HD
You can have the onions and flavor without the drive to El Reno.
Restaurant Reviews
Greg Elwell
HD's Onion Burgers
12417 N. Rockwell
621-9522
What works: El Reno-style onion burgers in OKC
What needs work: Grilled chicken sandwich could use more flavor.
Tips: closed on Sunday
Field of kitchens
Sports-inspired food is the perfect way to get full and support your favorite team.
