Along S. MacArthur Boulevard and just off Interstate 40 is a sea of big-box retail outlets and franchise chain restaurants, but at 6308 SW Third St., Ichiban Sushi Bar & Poke offers local ownership as fresh as the fish it serves. The restaurant is the culmination of husband and wife Zubo Chen and Cai Xia […]
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Gazedibles: Soup season
January is National Soup Month. Though the temperatures haven’t exactly been frigid, this is Oklahoma and that could change at a moment’s notice. These seven restaurants offer tasty soups that will treat you right regardless of the temperature outside. By Jacob Threadgill with provided and Gazette / file photos Kaiser’s Grateful Bean Cafe 1039 N. […]
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Eggroll Queen
Getting the nickname Queen of Eggrolls isn’t something that happens without lots of hard work. Oklahoma City native Khammueng Chansombat introduces herself as KC to most people, but it is her other nickname on which she’s staking claim to introduce Laotian to a wider local audience. Chansombat, along with her brother Kary, opened the brick-and-mortar […]
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La vie en Eleanor
Eleanor of Aquitaine is one of the most famous and powerful women in history, as she became the queen of France (1137-1152) and of England (1154-1189) and led the second crusade to the Holy Land during her rule in the High Middle Ages. Her legacy been portrayed on screen by the likes of Katharine Hepburn […]
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Gazedibles: Seeking heat
Are you something of a heat seeker? This is your week to rejoice, as Thursday is International Hot and Spicy Food Day. These seven restaurants will allow you to test your heat sensors. By Jacob Threadgill with provided and Gazette / file photos Deckle Smokehouse 324 W. Edmond Road, Edmond decklesmokehousebbq.com | 405-430-7649 Anyone interested […]
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Cannabis Issue: Happie Flower
Sometimes the most obvious joke is the one you should make. When the sisters behind Stone Sisters Pizza Bar thought about joining the medical cannabis field, they couldn’t resist. “With the last name Stone, how can you not get involved?” said co-owner Traci Stone. “In high school, their nickname was the Stoner Sisters,” said younger […]
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Pioneering pies
Heifers & Hens Restaurant and Bakery 2219 W. Interstate 240 Service Road 405-900-5245 What works:The pies make it a destination while fresh food like fries and burgers make it a return visit. What needs work:The combination of macaroni and cheese with chicken in a taco didn’t hit the mark. Tip:Heifers & Hens offers beer on […]
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Cover: Cooking cred
In 2019, the millennial generation (those born between 1981 and 1996) overtook baby boomers as the largest workforce population in the United States. Along with generation Z and younger populations, the differences in generations have manifested in many different ways, but their approach to cooking has created ripple effects that impact nutrition, cultural anthropology and […]
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Ambitious barbecue
Like a location in one of Bill Hader’s character Stefon’s appearances on Saturday Night Live, Clark Crew BBQ has got it all: an outdoor dining area that seats over 500 people, competition barbecue world championship belts, grilled wagyu steaks, a fresh salad bar and a huge pizza oven. Oklahoma barbecue has operated in the shadows […]
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Gazedibles: Bean counter
The humble bean should get more respect than being a punchline for making you “toot.” Full of protein and heart-healthy fiber, it’s one of the most important foods for staying healthy and active. These seven restaurants showcase the versatility of beans. By Jacob Threadgill with provided and Gazette / file photos Grill on the Hill […]