Zam Zam Mediterranean Grill & Hookah 3913 N. MacArthur, Warr Acres 789-8008 With straightforward food from the Middle East and Mediterranean, Zam Zam has richly seasoned wraps and more. For example, check out its chicken kebab for a modest $6.58 or many other options less than $7, including the kufta kebab, kufta burger, a gyro […]
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Billy Sims BBQ
924 W. Edmond Road, Edmond 562-1330 Every single day from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., Billy Sims runs a great special on any single meat sandwich, a side and a drink. Most diners like to chomp down on the chopped brisket sandwich with baked beans or the smoked turkey sandwich. They smoke products every day, […]
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Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe
5701 N. Western 842-2233 Imagine this: 84 Camille’s in 27 states, and it all began in Tulsa, which makes Camille’s a successful local concept. The flatbread pizzas are all less than $7, with many combinations available, like its kickin’ barbecue chicken, Zorba the Greek, rustic Italian, a plain cheese or the out-of-the-ordinary Bangkok Thai pizza. […]
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Coneys & More1317 S.E. 44th 677-8844 The name says it all. Coneys & More takes the standard hot dog and douses it with homemade chili, which is called the All American. A customer may request coleslaw and relish toppings, too. But it’s the fresh-battered corn dogs that are the big hits. On the menu are […]
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His last eight years were spent at a metro Carino’s Italian, 7900 S. Walker, that he originally helped opened. Married? “Single and 32 years old.” Best feature? “My cooking (skills), and I create many of my own recipes, from American to Mexican. Lots of the bagel recipes at the cafe, the breakfast menu and most […]
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Your top-notch restaurants: “American — Cattlemen’s; Asian — Fung’s Kitchen; Mexican — Mama Roja; and Indian — Gopuram.” Favorite comfort food: “Rice, especially the rice served at Cafe do Brasil.” Favorite cocktails: “The caipirinha, also served at Cafe do Brasil, and the Persephone at the Paseo (Grill).” Culinary stars you would love to meet: “Rick […]
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Just a piece, please Think you know pizza? Consider this: In Japan, pizza fans may put squid or sweet corn on their pie, and in India, the choice may be pickled ginger, minced mutton or tofu. Guess we’ll stick with our gooey, messy, pepperoni-and-cheese pizza, the No. 1 choice of many hungry Oklahomans. —Carol Smaglinski, […]
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Not only does he play music that covers a wide range, at times he will get out and show the people how to dance certain steps, too. Who are your clients? “Devon is my best client, along with Tinker Federal (Credit) Union, Western Concepts, St. Anthony, Cafe do Brasil and Allison’s Fun Company.” The start […]
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Blue-plate specials
La Baguette Bistro 1130 Rambling Oaks, Norman, 329-1101 Filet mignon done with a Madeira wine and mushroom sauce might be one of the specials, along with a chicken Philly on a toasted baguette dressed with a garlic mayonnaise. Brunch on Saturday is always a fun happening. No matter when you visit, the food is always […]
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Culinary odyssey
Just a few blocks off Broadway Extension, Let’s Do Greek is in a wonderful location that once housed Falcone’s Pizzeria. Outside, groups of tall daisies sway in the breeze, and a nice pond can be viewed through the restaurant’s large windows. That outdoor scene is so inviting, owner Mahshid (Marsha) Aguilar said people often order […]