Though apparently frowned upon by parenting experts these days, when I was little, our parents bribed us all the time. If we could keep it together for Thanksgiving dinner with our Oklahoma grandparents, our folks would load us up and head to the movie theater for a late-night viewing of whatever blockbuster had just been […]
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Gazedibles
Holiday hosting always sounds like such an excellent idea. You have so many plans—such vision! And then, suddenly, the day has arrived. How can you possibly have it feel as lovely and fun as you meant for it to? The panic sets in: you’ll never be able to pull it all off at this late date. Unless, of course, you outsource the most important part: the food. It’s always a good call—for your guests’ experience and your increasingly tenuous hold on sanity. For everyone’s sake, here are some local spots that always come in clutch.
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Mediterranean Magic
When Maggie Howell and Christine Dowd purchased Mediterranean Imports, Deli & Gastro Goods in December 2020, they were coming off of a major loss. They had closed their family catering business in early 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Aunt Pitypat’s Catering had been a mainstay in the Oklahoma City metro for more […]
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Sparrow soars
Sparrow Modern Italian 507 S. Boulevard, Edmondsparrowitalian.com405-818-3463What works: The menu has something for everyone, and the bar is the best in Edmond.What needs work: It closes at 9 p.m. on weeknights, which feels pretty early for busy couples and families.Tip: Sign up for the mailing list so you can stay up to date on Sparrow’s […]
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Italian revival
Built in 1925, the Packard building at the corner of NW 10th Street and N. Robinson Avenue was reimagined in 2013. For over a decade, it was home to Packard’s New American Kitchen. For a long time, Packard’s was packed: a popular lunch spot for downtowners, a happy hour hub and a favorite with the […]
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Flavor, ladled
Bar Sen1630 N. Blackwelder Ave.barsenokc.com405-702-1500 Highlights at Bar Sen include Khao Piek Sen, a Lao noodle soup made with house chicken stock seasoned with fish sauce, handmade rice noodles, chicken breast, quail eggs, herbs, garlic oil, fried shallots, cracked pepper and lime. Another standout is the Suki Yaki, featuring pork broth with bean thread noodles, […]
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Bean scene
Clarity Coffeemultiple locationsclaritycoffee.com Since opening in 2015, Clarity Coffee has grown to three locations in the urban core: the original in the Downtown Business District, one in Midtown and one in Wheeler District. Known for its sleek, urbane spaces, Clarity Coffee is obsessive about two things: quality coffee and impeccable customer service. Its rewards program […]
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Bumper crop
Shopping at your local farmers market or food hub is one of the best ways to access fresh, seasonal, locally grown produce picked at the peak of the growing season. These markets are also centers of community, where shopping feels like a pleasure rather than a chore. Shoppers have the chance to meet farmers and […]
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Tiny treasure
Later Bye 301 NW 13th St., Suite 101laterbyeokc.com 405-768-3208What works: Everything.What needs work: It’s not their fault everyone loves them and it’s always packed.Tip: The earlier you arrive, the better. You can also call ahead up to 30 minutes before arrival to put your name on the list. Later Bye has every right to be […]
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Just Peachy
Before the growth explosion in Oklahoma City restaurants, before MAPS 2 and the temporary relocation of the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans, before the national attention for Ludivine and the growing awareness that Oklahoma City was becoming “a thing” on a larger scale, there was Galileo Bar and Grill in The Paseo. The space is now […]