Before Isabel Eats became one of the most successful Mexican food blogs on the internet, its founder had to leave Oklahoma City to appreciate her roots. It took going to Saint Vincent College, a small Catholic university in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, for Isabel Orozco-Moore to begin to appreciate her Mexican heritage. “I was one of maybe […]
Jacob Threadgill
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Burger meisters
New State Burgers & Spirits, the newest restaurant in 16th Street Plaza District, is the culmination of friends who grew up in Oklahoma’s burger capital behind the slogan, “For the people.” The phrase appears on kitchen uniforms and throughout the restaurant. Friends Chris Gomez, Jordan Harris and Tyler Maune grew up in El Reno, home […]
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Gazedibles: Schmear tactics
Friday is National Bagelfest Day. Many of the food holidays are simply the name of the food followed by “day,” but the bagel gets “fest” because it’s worthy of celebration. By Jacob Threadgill with photos by Alexa Ace and provided Stitch OKC 229 E. Sheridan Ave. stitchokc.com | 405-652-1322 Now with two locations — one […]
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Downtown Cajun
Building from the success of Midwest City’s Brielle’s Bistro, chef Dwayne Johnson and wife Kaylee have opened a second concept in Automobile Alley, Magnolia Bistro. Located in the former Fit Pig location, 722 N. Broadway Ave., Magnolia Bistro is chef Johnson’s opportunity to expand on the Cajun and Creole offerings from Brielle’s. “At Brielle’s, I […]
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Local ink
Saturday’s New World Comic Con represents the fifth consecutive year the local convention has seen growth, which organizers call a testament to grassroots support of Oklahoma talent. New World Comic Con 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday Expo Hall, State Fair Park 3213 Wichita Walk
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Craft pizzeria
Birra Birra Craft Pizzeria 1316 W. Memorial Road, Suite 102 birrabirrapizzeria.com 405-607-0060 What works:The servers are prompt and knowledgeable, and the pizza ingredients are high quality. What needs work:The cheese bread was only slightly warm under melted cheese. Tip:Do not be afraid to ask your server about cocktail and drink pairings. Earlier this month, a […]
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Surprise tacos
Perez Truck Mexican Restaurant 2416 NW 23rd St. facebook.com/pereztruckmexicanrestaurant1 405-889-1314 What works: The verde sauce for enchiladas packs a punch, and the al pastor is flavorful and spit-roasted. What needs work: The choriqueso became a solidified mass. Tip: Find parking behind the building. For Oklahoma Gazette’s annual summer guide, I set out on the delicious […]
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All scream
There’s really never a bad time to have ice cream. It can be comforting even when there’s snow on the ground, but there’s nothing like a scoop or two or three when the temperatures are approaching triple digits. By Jacob Threadgill with photos Gazette / file and provided Roxy’s Ice Cream Social 1732 NW 16th […]
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Parlor beauty
Seven microkitchens and two full-service bars will open at Parlor later this year, which will mark Oklahoma City’s second food hall concept. Parlor is the second concept of its kind operated by Meriwether Companies, which launched its first Parlor in Kansas City, Missouri. The Oklahoma City location is a 13,000 square-foot space, once home to […]