Sushi is not about raw fish. I mean, it is, sometimes, but it’s also about artistry and skill. The best sushi combines excellent flavor with immaculate presentation and perfect construction. It should not be a shock to anyone who has dined in Oklahoma City that all this can be found at Sushi Neko. I’m never […]
Greg Elwell
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How cheesy
Bread, butter, cheese and heat. And when you combine them just right, what you have is soft, crunchy and hits every note between simple satisfaction and delirious delight. John Harris, Joe Morris and Cody Rowan are veterans of the local restaurant business. For their first joint venture, The Mule, with longtime friend Roger Eleftherakis, they […]
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Silky smooth
The menu at Silks, Remington Park’s upscale dining option, is pretty much what you’d expect: steaks, seafood, pasta and a few sandwiches. The tablecloths are white. The servers are dressed up. But it’s the view that makes it. Sitting there, overlooking the track, turns a normal night out into an event. The races are right […]
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Burger bistro
By: Mark Hancock Please, have a sit. Kaiser’s American Bistro is dropping its green chili cheeseburger. I know, I know. Just let the tears flow. Originally called the Hasta Infierno burger, the green chili cheeseburger ($8) is a magical mix of beef, chorizo sausage and jalapeños, topped with green chilies and cheese. It has a […]
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All aboard!
Credit: Shannon Cornman I like a nice plate of pasta. Well, if I’m being honest, I love a giant bowl of pasta covered in rich, creamy sauce, topped off with meatballs or seared shrimp, or just a mountain of Parmesan cheese. Daddy needs his carbs. Which is why your mother and I want to talk […]
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The whole enchilada
Credit: Mark Hancock Have you ever seen one of those nature videos where a school of piranhas attacks a cow and just strips all the flesh off in a matter of minutes? That is pretty much what it looks like when my family attacks a basket filled with freshly made tortillas. Almost every Tuesday night, […]
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Still in Saigon
Credit: Mark Hancock There’s nothing I hate more than a boring sandwich. Well, that’s not true. I hate a lot of things more, but I don’t come into contact with them nearly as often as I do boring sandwiches. Rarely, for instance, do I step inside a restaurant and witness genocide. But lots of places […]
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Parrot talk
Since when do people think “authentic” means the same thing as “delicious”? I want “authentic” food to be made out of natural ingredients and not a big pile of chemicals, but other than that, who cares? Chefs change things all the time based on taste or the availability of ingredients, or just because. So what […]
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Slice of variety
The Wedge: The Truffle Shuffle If pizzas were women, this is the one my wife would have ample reason to hate. Roasted chicken, cremini mushrooms, spinach, cheese and truffle oil make this a pie you’ll have trouble sharing (which is why you go on Mondays with a Keep It Local card, so you get two-for-one). […]
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Steakhouse of the rising sun
Kowasky Stephen Credit: Shannon Cornman There’s always room for improvement. You’ve heard that before, right? (Oh, man … was it only me? That’s a blow to the ego.) Restaurants are no exception. Whether it’s service, consistency of experience or consistency in food, everybody can, conceivably, get better. Which is what makes writing this review of […]