Italian Express119 W. Main St., Suite 101 405-602-3181 What works:The pizza and fresh dough are very good. What needs work:They should upgrade the salad from iceberg lettuce. Tip:They should upgrade the salad from iceberg lettuce. In 1992, Pizza Hut installed all-you-can-eat buffets in 2,000 of its restaurants across the country. It was back in the […]
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Uptown social
The void left on the far western side of Uptown 23rd District with the closing of Chae Modern Korean last April has been filled by Social Deck + Dining, where owners Jamie and Jordan Winteroth want to put an emphasis on local ingredients with eclectic menu items and everyday brunch. The Winteroths are veterans in […]
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Gazedibles: Breakfast craving
What happens when you have a hankering for pancakes and sausage but it’s afternoon or later? These seven restaurants will be sure to provide all of the waffles and bacon that you’d like, Ron Swanson-style. By Jacob Threadgill with photos by Alexa Ace and provided Neighborhood JA.M. 15124 Lleyton’s Court thatsmyjamok.com | 405-242-4161 Open from […]
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Family fusion
Chigama isn’t just a fusion of cuisine; it’s also a fusion of two of the most successful and experienced restaurant minds in Oklahoma City. The combination of Asian and Mexican flavors comes from the mind of Jeffrey Khowong, who, after 14 years as executive chef at Western Concepts (Sushi Neko, The Lobby Café and Bar, […]
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New Union
Over the past 18 months, the restaurant at 2920 NW 63rd St. has gone from Meat Market Refectory to MMR Prime Steakhouse and finally Union Wood Fired Grill. As executive chef Jonas Favela was promoted to co-owner by principal owners Lance and Cindy Ruffel, he wanted to put his own stamp while building on extensive […]
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Gazedibles: Resolute eating
Calorie counts go out the window over the holidays, but now that we’ve turned the calendar over to 2019, it’s time to start making those New Year’s resolutions come to fruition. These seven restaurants allow you to eat out while staying true to your goals. By Jacob Threadgill with Gazette / file and provided photos […]
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Gourmet diner
Polk’s House2319 N. Lottie Ave. polkshouse.net 405-887-0539 Free What works:The price point and comfort classics like neck bones, greens and yams are great. What needs work:The meatloaf needed more moisture. Tip:Follow the restaurant on Facebook for specials like Cornish game hen and prime rib. The white building at the corner of 23rd Street and Lottie […]
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Market fresh
8th Street Market got its first full-time food vendor last month with the opening of Magasin Table, the sister restaurant to a successful New Orleans concept that aims to bring traditional Vietnamese food with a twist to downtown and Automobile Alley. Oklahoma City native Leon Hoang met Kim Nguyen in Dallas, where he was working […]
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Signature smoke
The journey to opening the brick-and-mortar location of Cornish Smokehouse began six years ago as a trail of hickory and pecan smoke enticed people from Chris and Nicole Cornish’s neighborhood out of their homes and to their front door to place an order. After encouragement from friends and family, Chris took his hobby of cooking […]
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Gazedibles: Poppin’ bottles
Celebrating the New Year can be done with the masses on New Year’s Eve or even a few days before (we won’t tell anyone), and while champagne is the traditional celebratory drink of choice, we realize it’s not for everyone. Here are seven restaurants with good drinks and great environments. By Jacob Threadgill with photos […]