Coney Island 240 S.W. 25th 232-8734 Coney Island doesn’t have anything to worry about. People have been coming from all over town just to eat here for decades. The Greek spaghetti topped with chili, onions and cheese splashed on the top is a hit, and the flavors are in Technicolor. A server will quickly take […]
Carol Smaglinski
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North face
When Bruce Rinehart thought he’d found the perfect location for his second Rococo, he did what every devoted husband should do. “I went to my wife, and she said, ‘Go for it. I love the location and I’d love to have a location up north,’” he said. Rinehart spoke between phones ringing off the hook […]
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Rocky’s to host fundraiser for cancer-stricken former chef
Rocky’s in Bricktown will host a fundraiser from 7 p.m. to midnight Aug. 27 to help former Oklahoma City chef John DiGiovanni and his family with his mounting health care bills. Diagnosed with throat cancer in May, DiGiovanni has been given less than six months to live. Karaoke, a deluxe hors d’oeuvres buffet, beverages and […]
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Taste of the South spotlights 22 area eateries
The third annual Taste of the South will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sept. 7 at Moore Norman Technology Center’s South Penn Campus, 13301 S. Pennsylvania. The large fundraising event allows attendees to sample food from 22 Oklahoma City and Moore restaurants. Along with that, a business expo will bring more than 25 area businesses together. […]
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Contestants named for 2010 Oswalt Culinary Cook-off
The 2010 Oswalt Culinary Cook-off contestants have been announced for the Sept. 1-2 event. The popular annual chef’s contest will stage at Cox Convention Center in a private showing for members of the Oklahoma Restaurant Association during its annual convention, which draws industry people statewide. Competing this year in surprise-ingredient heats for cash prizes, as […]
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Readers’ poll reveals top-notch eateries abounding in OKC metro
es. Also listed were Spencer’s Smokehouse & BBQ, 9900 N.E. 23rd, brimming with barbecue; Nic’s Grill, 1201 N. Pennsylvania, where burgers are the thing; and Oma’s Pantry, 2421 N. Council in Bethany, so liked by Nick Alexander. Checking in with the Gazette was Vivian Boroff, a bookkeeper at Taylor of Oklahoma, who thinks Sage Gourmet […]
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Fire ravages Flip’s Wine Bar and Trattoria
Flip’s Wine Bar & Trattoria will be closed for a few weeks while repairs are being made after this morning’s fire. Oklahoma City Fire Chief G. Keith Bryant said a security guard reported the blaze into the fire department. “He spotted the flame in the northeast corner of the building and noticed smoke inside the […]
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Local restaurateurs emphasizing quality over quantity
At many restaurants, portions today are double ” and at times triple ” what they used to be. However, a few eateries in the metro area are emphasizing the importance of portion control by offering smaller servings. At Boca Boca, 9610 N. May, owner Sean Cummings said that he has had to pull way back […]
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Former Norman dairy owner works motivational magic with businesses
Once an Oklahoma Pork Council lobbyist, Gene Parsons now deals with motivational management on the lecture circuit. “I have a great time doing motivational speeches because I always get a new friend and I learn something,” said Parsons, 83. “My main idea is to share what they need to do to have a […]
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OKC restaurateurs find food, jazz make nice fit
Next to the cuisine, the life of the party when eating out could be the music, and Oklahoma ” with all of its unique talent ” doesn’t disappoint. “The music will vary, and we will be serving an appetizer menu and cocktails while the music plays,” said Ashlin Wilhelm, outlets manager for the Skirvin […]