En Croûte 6460 Avondale Drive encrouteokc.com 405-607-6100 405-228-8386 What works: Omelets and seafood cioppino are great while beef bourguignon is the best deal. What needs work: The chicken is oversalted, which is better than the alternative. Tip: Check out half-priced cheese plates on Monday. The joint kitchen is where sister restaurants En Croûte and St. […]
Jacob Threadgill
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Taste buds
On one level, the Try It, You’ll Like It podcast is a comedy podcast hosted by talented improvisers and “taste buds” David Zwick and Winston Carter. On another level, it is an intersection of psychology and experience as they ask guests to eat a food item they do not enjoy. Surrounded by racks of ribs, […]
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Gazedibles: New ’cue
May is National Barbecue Month, and we’re celebrating by honoring some new and inventive concepts in the metro. By Jacob Threadgill with photos provided Maples Barbecue 1800 NW 16th St. maplesbarbecue.com | 405-604-3344 The longtime food truck opened its 16th Street Plaza District location at the end of 2018, where it showcases true Texas-style smoked […]
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Midtown move
Ludivine 320 NW 10th St. ludivineokc.com 405-778-6800 What works: Ora King salmon and all things chimichurri highlight the confluence of salt, acid and fat. What needs work: The pesto lagged behind other pasta preparations. Tip:Check out the Monday lunch burger deal. The biggest challenge for Ludivine owner and chef Russ Johnson as he moved the […]
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Threatening beauty
The Skies Have It opening reception 16-10 p.m. Friday Mainsite Contemporary Art 122 E. Main St., Norman mainsitecontemporaryart.com Free Oklahoma’s unique connection to the weather is felt every time Oklahoma City-based artist David Holland puts brush to canvas. Holland takes photos of large thunderstorms after they move east past the city and turns them into […]
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Memorial Mediterranean
Hummus Mediterranean Cafe 3000 W. Memorial Road, Suite 101 hummusmediterraneancafe.com 405-216-5468 What works: The hummus is smooth and flavorful, and the rice is the star of the platter. What needs work: The steak is slightly overcooked. Tip:Try the muhammara. Using a menu item in the name of a restaurant is either an act of extreme […]
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Gazedibles: Fresh concepts
Can you believe we are almost halfway through 2019? Plenty of new concepts opened in Oklahoma City this year. Here are seven of the best. By Jacob Threadgill with photos Gazette / file and provided Birra Birra Craft Pizzeria 1316 W. Memorial Road, Suite 102 birrabirrapizzeria.com | 405-607-0060 This new Chisholm Creek offering is much […]
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Hops Scot
Science is the reason Ross Harper made his way to Oklahoma by way of Scotland, and it is also one of the reasons his brewery is turning out inventive beer at its western downtown brewery and taproom. Angry Scotsman Brewing, 704 W. Reno Ave., opened its taproom last week that features 24 beer taps, plush […]
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Gelato treats
With a menu built around Italian-style gelato, European baked goods and high-quality coffee, it’s easy to see why Dolci Paradiso has the tagline “Happiness starts here.” For owner Hemangini Patel, who started the shop at 10740 S. May Ave., Suite 116, with her husband Pritish next door to his optometry practice, Dolci Paradiso is a […]
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Greener greens
Spring has sprung, and the warmer temperatures pair nicely with cool greens. This season, that salad can be extra relaxing with the right dressing. Oklahoma Gazette teamed up with the chefs at Guyutes, 730 NW 23rd St., to offer some infused dishes off the beaten path. Guyutes owner Jarrod Friedel and chef Matt Pryor have […]