May 29 is National Biscuit Day. Take advantage of the bevy of great biscuit options we have in the city. There are huge swaths of the country that are jealous of our easy access to buttery, flaky biscuits. By Jacob Threadgill with photos by Jacob Threadgill, Gazette / file and provided Neighborhood JA.M. 15124 Lleytons […]
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Island delights
Hector Lopez and Wenddys Rios could not locate Oklahoma on a map until Hurricane Maria brought devastation to their native Puerto Rico in 2017. They had no plans to open a bakery either, but their love of desserts and pastry from their home led them to open Oklahoma’s only Puerto Rican bakery, D Taino Bakery, […]
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SUMMER GUIDE Go tacos
Despite their mobility, taco trucks generally have set locations unless they are heading out for catering or private events. They are the best way to get a tasty meal that is not filled with the processed items found at the drive-thru. Oklahoma Gazette has compiled a list of trusty neighborhood trucks that are open rain […]
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Founders view
In a space that is one of the most unique and historic in Oklahoma City, the owners of 3Sixty Restaurant & Bar, 5900 Mosteller Drive, want to balance the pull of nostalgia by tapping into market trends of the present. Owners John Curtis, Johnny Yi and Sean Crowe opened the restaurant atop Founders Tower in […]
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Gazedibles: Beat the heat
We’re only days away from the temperatures getting to unbearable levels. In this issue dedicated to all things summer, these are seven places that will help you beat the heat. By Jacob Threadgill with photos Gazette / file and provided Poké Loco 14600 N. Pennsylvania Ave. gopokeloco.com | 405-607-0035 Enjoying a nice poke bowl or […]
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Salvadoran specialty
El Majahual 3301 SW 29th St. 405-602-2661 What works: Pupusasas and horchata are some of the best in the city.. What needs work: The carne asada is tasty but tough. Tip:Weekend soup sells out by 12:30 p.m. SW 29th Street has Oklahoma City’s highest concentration of taquerias, both of the brick-and-mortar and taco truck variety, […]
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SUMMER GUIDE Destination meals
The summer doesn’t just mean planning trips to visit the great outdoors or family members; there are plenty of meals in small-town Oklahoma worth their own trip or to make a detour when headed out of state. North of Oklahoma City Ree Drummond of Pioneer Woman fame has helped transform the small town of Pawhuska […]
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Decade strong
Celebrating its 10-year anniversary this month, Park Harvey Sushi has earned its reputation as a sports bar filled with authentic memorabilia and serving contemporary sushi in the heart of downtown. Owners Freddy and Rachel Nguyen are in the process of transitioning the space in honor of its decade of success by updating the interior and […]
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Gazedibles: Chocolate holiday
The classic American chocolate chip cookie was invented at Toll House Inn in Massachusetts by chefs Ruth Graves Wakefield and Sue Brides in 1938. Today (May 15) is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. It can be a treat for everyone; our list includes gluten-free and vegan alternatives. By Jacob Threadgill with photos file and provided […]
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Softball mecca
Construction crews are rapidly working to finish renovations to the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex and OGE Energy Field, 2801 NE 50th St., in time for the first pitch of the Women’s College World Series (CWS) on May 30. The latest round of renovations, which is focused on the construction of a brand-new press […]