Along Walnut Avenue in Deep Deuce, chef Andrew Black is asking diners to trust in his and his staff’s expertise to take a leap of faith for a unique dining experience at Grey Sweater—the third restaurant concept Black co-owns and oversees, all three connected to The Maywood apartments. Grey Sweater, 100 NE Fourth St., is […]
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New tradition
The same type of oak wood that kept the Richardson house warm in Watonga for generations is powering Smoked Out BBQ, which is gaining traction since opening its brick-and-mortar last August, thanks in part to creative sandwiches. Leroy Richardson and fiancée Jacque Lucas made the leap by opening Smoked Out as a food truck in […]
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Silver celebration
Gopuram: Taste of India wasn’t the first Indian restaurant in Oklahoma City, but it is the longest serving, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year at its new location at 412 S. Meridian Ave. Isaac Samuel founded the restaurant in 1994 at 23rd Street and Meridian Avenue at a time when the Oklahoma City market was […]
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Gazedibles: Holiday cleanse
It can be easy just to let things go between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Avoid overdoing it during the holidays by enjoying a healthy option at one of these restaurants. By Jacob Threadgill with provided and Gazette / file photos Plant 1120 N. Walker Ave. plantokc.com | 405-225-1314 You can sit down and spend some time […]
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Ramen service
Tamashii Ramen House 132 E. Fifth St., Edmond tamashiiokc.com 405-920-8234 What works:Tamashii’s chasu pork belly is delicate and crispy. What needs work:The Japanese curry needs more punch. Tip:Read the menu before you arrive. In 2015, when Wakana and Matt Sebacher made the decision to open Tamashii Ramen House in Midtown without experience in the restaurant […]
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Ice cream cheer
It might seem counterintuitive to open an ice cream shop just as temperatures dip below freezing, but the owners of Cities Ice Cream, which is an extension of the Capitals brand that opened in Midtown in 2018, are leaning into the holiday season with a Christmas-themed pop-up at its new location in Edmond. A giant […]
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Danksgiving turkey
Your family, a smorgasbord of side dishes and a big ol’ turkey soaked through with cannabis butter — what could go wrong? Each month, the chefs at Guyutes try their hands at a cannabis-infused recipe that brings cannabis-infused cooking into the 21st century. This month’s dish is their largest (by weight) endeavor yet. Jarrod Friedel […]
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Gazedibles: Holiday showcases
With visitors coming to town for the holidays, you want to show off the best the city has to offer. Check out some of these new restaurants or ones that offer a unique experience that will impress people for the first time or highlight how much the city has changed since they left. By Jacob […]
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Keeping it simple
The Lokal Yukon 10 W. Main St., Suite 165, Yukon thelokalyukon.com 405-494-9870 What works:The bacon-wrapped bison meatloaf is crispy and juicy. What needs work:There are not many options for vegeterians. Tip:Save room for dessert. For someone who lives in the heart of Oklahoma City, trips out to Yukon only happen a few times a year. […]
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Guide to the Holidays: Kitchen cheer
It’s never too early to start planning your meals for the holiday season. A few local chefs provide some of their favorite recipes for Oklahoma Gazette’s Guide to the Holidays. Duck Confit Chef Ryan Parrott of Humankind Hospitality Services (Picasso Cafe, Frida Southwest, The Other Room, Oso on Paseo) is the reigning winner of Gazette’s […]