Restaurant Reviews
Greg Elwell
Chefs di Domani
2727 W. Memorial
749-6798
What works: Low prices on creative, high-end dishes.
What needs work: A few of the plates are under-spiced.
Tip: Go with a designated driver and enjoy some wine with your meal.
Thursday 23 May
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Chefs di Domani
Practice makes perfect. It also makes for a pretty tasty lunch and dinner at Chefs di Domani.
Restaurant Reviews
Greg Elwell
Chefs di Domani
2727 W. Memorial
749-6798
What works: Low prices on creative, high-end dishes.
What needs work: A few of the plates are under-spiced.
Tip: Go with a designated driver and enjoy some wine with your meal.
The Red Cup
This bustling, eclectic dive serves up coffee, comfort food and community.
Restaurant Reviews
Greg Elwell
The Red Cup
3122 N. Classen Blvd.
redcupokc.com
525-3430
What works: Delicious dishes made upon ordering.
What needs work: Some comfort-food faves lacked any real standout appeal.
The tip: If you're avoiding meat, this is the place for you.
Lumpy's Sports Bar and Grill
This all-access man-cave entices women with nightly beer specials.
Restaurant Reviews
Carol Smaglinski
Some diners like the white-tablecloth route, while some prefer their food at a sports bar.
Saii Asian Bistro
The bustling May Avenue offers an Asian-paradise respite for the hungry and rush-hour weary.
Restaurant Reviews
Ryan Querbach
What works: The wide selection of sushi.
What needs work: Some of the prices are relatively high.
The tip: We didn’t stray far from the sushi menu, but the kitchen items have a great reputation.
Saii Asian Bistro
6900 N. May
saiiasianbistro.com
702-7244
Fontana Italian Restaurant
Fontana nails the standards, and does so affordably.
Restaurant Reviews
Doug Hill
Fontana Italian Restaurant
854 N.W. 12th, Moore
703-0911
fontanaitalianrestaurant.com
What worked: The service was prompt and friendly in this family-owned bistro.
What needs work: A few inexpensive flourishes would add more appeal to the plain-Jane iceberg lettuce salads.
The tip: Bring your appetite! There is a large selection of traditional Italian-American favorites served in a simple setting.
Picasso Cafe
Leave the brushes at home; this Picasso is all about eats.
Restaurant Reviews
Greg Elwell
Picasso Cafe
What works: Crowd-pleasing menu and service.
What needs work: I'd like en entrée of pretzels. But that's more my issue.
Tips: Go at night and get a drink. Hippy Juice tastes like smiles, but will knock you down.
OKG 7 sushi rolls to savor
Enjoy some of the best rolls in the city!
OKG7 Dining
Jenn Scott
Whether you like it raw or cooked, sushi is a delicious way to get in a balanced meal.
Fair-ly full
Can't decide what you'll eat this year at the arts fest?
Delicious rivalry
No need to take sides — just enjoy the barbecue.
Restaurant Reviews
Greg Elwell
Bedlam Bar-B-Q
610 N.E. 50th
528-7427
What works: The ribs and the smoked ham are some of the best.
What doesn’t work: Come at the wrong time and you’ll find a very long line and only one register.
Tip: If it’s nice, sit on the back patio. If you get sweet tea, mix it 50-50 with unsweetened, lest you get diabetes.
OKG7 new places to please your palate
In the mood for something new?
OKG7 Dining
Jenn Scott
If you’re feeling the pull to try a brand-new place to dine, then the only thing left is to decide which region of the world you’d like to sample. From the Philippines to Peru, exotic dishes and rich traditions are only a quick jaunt from your front door.
