The Earth Cafe and Deli 750 asp, Norman 573-5933 Going meatless is made easy at this Campus Corner spot, where a diverse menu caters to vegetarians and vegans (without forgetting the ominvores out there). The Earth boasts a menu that spells out the organic, fair trade and vegan finds, like pastries made with unrefined sugars […]
Carol Smaglinski
Posted inFood & Drink
Bite Size
In his free time, he also is a ballroom dancer. Most treasured possessions: “Diana, and my daughter Christy’s two children in California.” Present address: “Langley, where we own and operate The Artichoke Restaurant & Bar.” Best food on your menu: “Our stuffed mushrooms called ‘Whatnots’ and our blackened salmon.” Serving this year as: “Chairman of […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Bite Size
Favorite indulgence? “Traveling. My wife, Ozzie, and I have been traveling lots. We have been to Europe and saw the South of France, Paris and Italy, and Stuttgart, Germany.” Children? “Daughter, Nina, who is a lawyer and graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and a son, Navid, at Columbia University in the […]
Posted inFood & Drink
smag 7
The changing scene Everything changes. That’s especially true for the restaurant business, where menus, staff and even owners make transitions. When new owners take over a restaurant, that’s “all new” to me. Let’s give these new owners and restaurants the boost they need. —Carol Smaglinski, photos by Mark Hancock and Shannon Cornman $$: Up to […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Steak your claim
Maybe Gage’s, with its wide-open spaces and a bit of a cowboy twist thrown into the mix, does reflect Guthrie. We visited the steak-heavy Gage’s on a recent Saturday night, and it was a smart move when I called ahead for a reservation. At 6:30 p.m., the place was already filled. The bustling restaurant is […]
Posted inFood & Drink
smag 7
Jam out and chow down Here are seven places to hang when you want to catch some musical talent and tasty cuisine. These places have developed loyal customers that chill out, and not to worry, you don’t have to get all gussied up. Here, it’s all about the food and music. —Carol Smaglinski, photos by […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Bite Size
“The original spicy sauce and crispy crust makes it an all-time favorite, and we knew we had to make it part of our 50th celebration,” said Greg Lippert, president and CEO of Mazzio’s. Mazzio’s now has 166 locations in 10 states. For more information, visit www.mazzios.com. FIRST WATCH OPENS First Watch, a breakfast, brunch and […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Chefs’ Feast serves success
Proceeds from the annual bash benefit the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s “Food for Kids” backpack program. Last year, the event raised more than $100,000 in proceeds — enough to support 500 children in the program. Through “Food for Kids,” chronically hungry elementary school children receive a backpack filled with nonperishable food on weekends and […]
Posted inFood & Drink
smag 7
What’s new, pussycat? Another batch of new restaurants coming up around the metro! Holy cow, does it ever stop? Diners should be in good hands at any one of the following seven. All you need to bring is your wallet, a good appetite and some appreciation for the work of these new restaurant staffs. —Carol […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Better than ever
“We’ve gone through three generations of management,” said David Egan of Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, 1309 S. Agnew in the historic Stockyard City area of Oklahoma City. Among the first dining establishments in the metro, the remarkable Cattlemen’s is the granddaddy of all historic restaurants in Oklahoma, with a solid heritage of 101 years under its belt. […]