Everyone’s favorite weekend meal is even more popular during the summer months, and while most people have their go-to brunch spots, we thought we would offer these seven options that might not be on your radar yet—if they aren’t already among your favorites. Aurora Chicken and Waffles is a brunch staple now, and while you’ll […]
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Celestial Spirits
Since opening in 2012, Vast has managed to keep up with lofty expectations, refusing to rest on ceremony as the restaurant at the top of the city. Located on the 49th floor of Devon Tower, it could easily have become a tourist trap, attracting customers for the view and the 726.2 feet that separate the […]
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Perfect Escape
You know when you pick up a copy of Southern Living or Food & Wine and see an article about a charming restaurant with a lovely exterior anchored by a picture-perfect patio? You know, the kind where a heavy door opens to reveal a warm welcome, large leather booths, and the bar of your dreams, […]
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Med Deli Turns 45
Mediterranean Imports, Deli + Gastro Goods has been Oklahoma City’s top purveyor of specialty meats and cheeses for 45 years, and unless you’re a chef or yoga mom from the upper northwest side you’ve probably never heard of it. Mediterranean Imports is quirky and confident, with a cozy cafe and covered patio on one side, […]
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Summer Salads
Let’s be honest, OKC isn’t really salad culture—but we do have great options amid all the fried, grilled, braised and cured meats around town. As with most dishes, you can go fully healthy or just pretend you’re eating healthy by indulging in an over-the-top dinner salad. We have a variety for you to choose among […]
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Roll Model
Chefs Richard Ly and Chris McKenna began speaking openly about their concept new concept, Kaizume, about a year ago, and it’s been much anticipated since. Ly, originally from Dallas, was part of the opening teams for concepts like Edmond’s Cafe Icon Sushi & Grill and Hal Smith’s Jimmy B’s Culinary + Krafted before opening his […]
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SpringBoard Effect
Some people dream about opening a restaurant. Robert and Lori Black have built a unique place for themselves by helping would-be business owners answer one question: Will it actually work? While customers may be familiar with the couple’s successful cadre of Edmond businesses, they may not realize that one power couple is behind Evoke, Twisted […]
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The Social Order to Open Dave’s Hot Chicken in Moore This Summer
Oklahoma City-based hospitality group The Social Order announced plans Monday to open a new Dave’s Hot Chicken location in Moore later this summer, replacing its longtime Fuzzy’s Taco Shop franchise near SW 19th Street and I-35. The new restaurant, located at 825 SW 19th St., Suite 13, is expected to open in early August 2026. […]
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Homestyle Cooking
Ying Yukhontron’s first restaurant job was at Los Angeles’s beloved Thai spot Khun Dom, where she served tables and helped out in the kitchen. The Thai immigrant and child of a single mother came to the U.S. at 15. “I was raised by a single mom who was a bartender,” Yukhontron said. “I didn’t get […]
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A New Type of Sports Bar
Before opening Bush League Sports Tavern in Northpark Mall, Jimmy “J” Mays and Chris Kana looked at a cross-section of metro restaurants and, according to Mays, “…realized there is a massive gap where locally owned sports bars are concerned, especially family friendly sports bars.” As Oklahoma City continues to expand its sports offerings, the opportunities […]