By: Mark Hancock Wonderful things happen when you’re not quite sure what’s happening. I think it’s fair to say there is a bit of a language barrier at some local restaurants. It is something to be expected when sampling the cuisine of foreign lands, especially at restaurants noted for authentic flavors. Sometimes foreign accents come […]
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Shell game
And how many of those fancy foods do you actually want to eat? Because while caviar and pâté sound quite hoity-toity, the hoi polloi are often less excited when they’re served fish eggs and mashed goose liver. Steak can be fancy, but you can also get it at Denny’s. But lobster? Lobster is fancy. If […]
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Presto Pranzo!
Credit: Shannon Cornman Seriously, is there anything more uncomfortable than feeling like you don’t fit in? If you’re anything like me, you might have a few issues with the way you look, even if others don’t. And sitting in an overly ornate dining room where everything is crisp and just-so can feel stifling. Who can […]
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Heaven and earth
Blue Nile Keep on truckin’Pioneers like Big Truck Tacos and Wild Al’s cleared the road, and now mobile food has blossomed in Oklahoma City. Taste of Soul Egg Roll, Grouchy Sam’s, Roxy’s Ice Cream, Heo’s Kitchen — whatever you want, you can find it on wheels. And business for Waffle Champion was so good, a […]
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Flipping the patty
On Dec. 10, general manager Robert Brookshire purchased the hamburger and ice cream shop from Humankind Hospitality Group, which owns Picasso Cafe and The Other Room, and has a partial stake in Sauced on Paseo. It’s a move that made good sense for the business and for the legacy of Kaiser’s, said Shaun Fiaccone, Humankind […]
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Raw appeal
Sushi is the Long Island iced tea of foods: It just disappears. All I remember is something that tasted amazing, an empty plate and saying, “More sushi, please!” That instant amnesia always ends with me about to pass out from being fish-drunk, wondering why I’m so full when I only had a roll or two, […]
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Boss broths
Bone-chillingly cold. White-walker-from-beyond-the-Wall cold, to put it in a Game of Thrones perspective. If your hands are shaking and you can see your breath, how about some soup? That’s right: soup. Poor, oft-maligned soup. Relegated to the margins as “food for when you’re sick” or “what churches serve to the homeless,” soup is actually magical. […]
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Burgers in HD
If you look on a map, El Reno is so close. It’s just right there. But while a 30-minute drive from my house might not seem like much, when you consider how long it takes to wrangle my kid and deal with traffic, it becomes almost insurmountable. Which is why I’m glad our neighbors to […]
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Field of kitchens
You’re hungry for a win, sure, but you’re even hungrier for some food. Luckily, Oklahomans have plenty of passion for their teams and restaurant owners are no exception. That’s why you can sate your ravenous hunger and support your college team of choice at places like Hideaway Pizza (several metro locations). Founded in 1957, Hideaway […]
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Nhinja star
There’s just something happy about Nhinja Sushi & Wok. Maybe it’s the way the colors of the employees’ T-shirts pop against the clean, white space inside. Maybe it’s the modern design that puts soy sauce, Sriracha and Chinese mustard on display. In my case, it was the look of joy on my toddler’s face as […]