The plant-based market in Oklahoma City is very much still in its nascent stages, but branches from the tree sprouted by The Red Cup and The Loaded Bowl are starting to emerge. The Taco Plant — a food truck serving seitan, fried cauliflower and pea protein chorizo tacos — launched in the metro at the […]
Jacob Threadgill
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Gazedibles: Pork pride
Next Tuesday (Aug. 20) isn’t a bank holiday, but it should be a day people can take off work and celebrate their desire for bacon. It’s National Bacon Lover’s Day, and these are seven restaurants where you can celebrate in style. By Jacob Threadgill with photos provided Republic Gastropub 5830 N. Classen Blvd. republicgastropub.com | […]
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Nuevo Huevo
Hal Smith Restaurants has hit its stride with breakfast concepts. First, Neighborhood JA.M. became a breakout in north Oklahoma City and Norman — with a third location under construction in Midtown — and now, El Huevo Mexi-Diner in Norman is strengthening its early morning and lunch offerings. Located at 3522 24th Ave NW, just off […]
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Fox expansion
The collective restaurant scene in Oklahoma City took notice in March with the announcement of Fox Restaurant Concepts’ entrance into the market with its successful health-focused Flower Child restaurant slated for Classen Curve. Fox Restaurant Concepts got a boost with its overall expansion plans this week after it announced a $353 million acquisition by The […]
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Plant-powered
S&B’s Burger Joint 5929 N. May Ave. sandbburgers.com 405-843-8777 What works:The plant-based milkshake and chicken burger would fool unsuspecting diners. What needs work:The regular veggie patty did not hold together well, and the guacamole was under-seasoned. Tip:Only the S&B’s location at 59th Street and May Avenue offers the full plant-based menu. The introduction of a […]
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Gazedibles: Town toast
A sandwich can be transformed from mundane to memorable by adding some melted cheese and crispy bread. These seven restaurants offer some of the best for toasted sandwiches in the city. By Jacob Threadgill with photos provided and Gazette / file New State Burgers & Spirits 1705 NW 16th St., Suite A newstateburgers.com | 405-724-7524 […]
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Elevated egg
As pho has become ubiquitous throughout the Oklahoma City metro, a pair of friends began to wonder why the best bánh mì shops are mostly confined to the Asian District. What started as a conversation has turned into Rivière Modern Bánh Mì, which opened July 18 at 905 N. Hudson Ave. in Midtown. Operators James […]
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Cover: Edible innovations
Over the past decade, regional food preparations started to become mainstream. Poke, once a Hawaiian specialty, is now one of the fastest-growing restaurant concepts in the country. It joins city-signature dishes like Nashville hot chicken and Minneapolis’ Juicy Lucy cheese-stuffed hamburger among the former regional favorites that can now be found nationwide. Which unique Oklahoma […]
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Sculpting history
Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition through Sunday National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum 1700 NE 63rd St. nationalcowboymuseum.org 405-478-2250 Free-$12.50 This year is shaping up to be one of the most memorable years for prolific Norman-based sculptor Paul Moore. Not only is his massive, 45-piece Oklahoma Centennial Land Run Monument set to complete installation […]
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Gazedibles: Catfish cavalcade
Oklahoma is a landlocked state, but it is also home to many catfish farms. Dig into the succulent freshwater fish at these seven establishments when you have the craving. By Jacob Threadgill with photos provided and Gazette / file Cajun King 5816 NW 63rd St. thecajunking.com | 405-603-3714 While Cajun King is known for its […]