Naan Cuisine of India 12215 N. Pennsylvania Ave. naancuisine.com.com 405-752-5283 What works:South Indian entrees and the kerala paratha are very good. What needs work:The papadums were slightly bitter. Tip:It closes between 3 and 5 p.m. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Naan Cuisine of India has been reborn at the former Ajanta Cuisine of […]
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Power harmonies
The Lunar Laugh with New Tribe and Sativa Prophets 11 p.m. Friday 51st Street Speakeasy 1114 NW 51st St. thelunarlaugh.com 405-463-0470 $3 Three-part harmonies are a trademark of Oklahoma City-based band The Lunar Laugh, which is indicative of the way lead singer Jared Lekites and guitarists Connor Anderson and Campbell Young work as a unit. […]
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Gazedibles: Delightful dips
There are many classic dips like pimento cheese, spinach and artichoke, and hummus that you can get at the grocery store, but these seven restaurants offer different takes on those classics. By Jacob Threadgill with photos Gazette / file and provided Empire Slice House 1804 NW 16th St. empireslicehouse.com | 405-557-1760 The menu at Empire […]
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Baja bus
Cooking for friends helped heal Tim Ulrich at his lowest moment after he and his wife Leanne moved to Oklahoma City from Southern California more than a decade ago. He is now returning the favor with his “weapon of love,” a former school bus. Taco Nation might be Oklahoma City’s most unique mobile eatery, not […]
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ALCOHOLMANAC Popping bottles
The first champagne-centered bar in the Oklahoma City metro area is out to dispel preconceived notions about the drink’s history and what it means to drink champagne. Located in Nichols Hills Plaza, The Merret, 6464 Avondale Drive, opened in November 2018 to a positive reception as fast as a cork flying off a champagne bottle. […]
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ALCOHOLMANAC Gazedibles: All seasons
We are in a weird season in Oklahoma right now when it can be both warm and cold in the same week. We have you covered with seasonal drinks that can hit the spot, depending on the temperature outside. By Jacob Threadgill with photos by Alexa Ace and provided Barkeep Supply 1121 N. Walker Ave. […]
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ALCOHOLMANAC Bricktown boost
Bricktown Brewery1150 E. Second St., Edmond bricktownbrewery.com 405-726-8300 What works:The green pork chili and tri-tip steak sandwiches deliver. What needs work:Its house-made tater tots aren’t quite as good as the frozen variety. Tip:Its classic core beers have more body after the alcohol law change. Bricktown Brewery is Oklahoma City’s oldest brewery, having been in business […]
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ALCOHOLMANAC Party up
The cult classic Starz television show Party Down, which starred a pre-Parks and Recreation Adam Scott among its talented cast, went behind the scenes of all that could go wrong in event catering from the vantage point of its bow-tie wearing, want-to-be-actor crew. Everything that could comically go wrong did go wrong during the show. […]
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Dinner diversion
Oklahoma City’s newest movie theater is also its trendiest full-service bar complete with shuffleboards, a pool table and a projection screen showing sporting events. Banquet Cinema Pub, 800 NW Fourth St., is the brainchild of The Bleu Garten founders Hunter Wheat and Lacey Pritchard, who turned a 12,750 square-foot retro 1930s building that featured a […]
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Peanut Pride
Allergens be damned, we are celebrating the peanut because March is National Peanut Month, a designation in place since 1974. As a savory topping, a burger condiment or part of a sweet dessert, the mighty peanut can be used in a variety of ways. By Jacob Threadgill with photos Gazette / file and provided Stella […]