The moment you decided to become a chef? “For 20 years, I worked for the Internal Revenue Service and did construction work, too. (Wife) Lori and I were watching a commercial for Platt and two days later, I started.” Fav website: “Epicurious.” Culinary star you’d like to meet: “Gordon Ramsey.” Best feature? “My calves. As […]
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You said ‘red’?
Smart, knowledgeable people say the color red could make people hungry. How about mouthwatering barbecue, chili or pizza? Eat inside at any of the following restaurants or carry out. Good stuff? You bet they are. Red Horse Grill2205 W. Main, Norman 360-3287 Passionate people call the a place that puts out some of the best […]
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Regional Food Bank holding drive Saturday
The goal is to collect 900,000 pounds of food. To take part, fill the plastic donation bag arriving in your mail this week with food, and place it in or near the mailbox by 7 a.m. Saturday. Regional Food Bank is looking for volunteers to help with Saturday’s drive. Call Jamie Treadaway at 600-3154.
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Trawlin’ for N’awlins
WHAT WORKS: Style and substance both count. There’s no froufrou food from a Cajun finishing school here. WHAT NEEDS WORK: The place is a little off the beaten path, quite hidden off N.W. 63rd St. THE TIP: This is casual, no-frills stuff. No other city is quite like New Orleans, with its cobbled streets and […]
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Bite Size
He has been with the company for more than three years and has recently expanded its sushi and cheese deli. “The cheese would blow your mind,” Langford said. What do you wish you knew five years ago? “What the industry changers were. But we are doing good.” Family: “Two daughters: Stacey Adams and she has […]
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Fiesta time
Señor Tequila 200 S. Santa Fe, Edmond 340-4888 This is the place to go for that special white cheese dip that is not like others (often made with added water), as Señor Tequila’s is a blend of milk and cheese. Señor Tequila has a specialty called the fajita tequila that is made with chicken, shrimp […]
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Save Coffy’s Cafe!
It is scheduled from noon to 10 p.m. May 7. Coffy’s, 1739 N.W. 16th, is located in the Plaza District. Hudgens said that owner Janice Francis Smith, aka Coffy, is an amazing person. “I want to make sure this wonderful place stays open,” says Hudgens. “She has been instrumental in providing the community with a […]
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Food biz newcomers
House of Hunan 1316 N. Interstate Drive, Norman 360-7798 After a kitchen fire temporarily shuttered the restaurant last July, Joy Zhao and her husband, Neo Dake Zhang, have reopened their House of Hunan/White Swan in Norman. They are offering authentic cuisine, such as beef with cumin or cilantro chicken. Or, try Ants on a Tree, […]
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Bite size
Recently co-chaired: “The Evolve Local Food Challenge with Transition OKC and with Marcy Roberts. The Contestants were 105 Degrees, Chef Kurt Fleischfresser, Chef Kamala Gamble, The Prairie Gypsies, Chef Ryan Parrott and The Wedge.” Family: “Husband, Jim, children, Scott, 23, and Callie, 13.” Most treasured possession: “My garden. Once you eat a salad that is […]
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Top dogs?
The Mutts business plan is nothing new, as the owners and operators have been playing with this idea for a little more than a year. Cally Johnson, Kathryn Mathis and Chris Lower are the owners of BTT, and the frankfurter idea came to fruition when Chicago chef and native Oklahoman Rick Bayless had breakfast at […]