Now in its 10th year, Design Appétit has become as much about the food as it is about interior design. The annual fundraiser pairs designers and chefs to create unforgettable dining environments and extraordinary culinary moments through tastings, curated menus and intimate dining experiences. Chefs share equal billing with designers, and the talent on display […]
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Beyond Mediterranean
In Oklahoma, “Mediterranean” has become a catch-all for everything from hummus and gyros to falafel and kebabs. Istanbul Grill House & Cafe gets considerably more specific, with a Turkish menu built around wood-fired breads, halal kebabs, vibrant meze, haydari, Turkish pide, lahmacun and several versions of künefe for dessert. Those unfamiliar with the Edmond dining […]
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Finally Home
For the past seven months, one question has followed DeNoya and Tony Crawford everywhere they go. “When is Spunkie’s coming back?” That wait ended July 25, when the beloved soul food restaurant opened inside Edmond’s Icehouse Project after a months-long hiatus that left loyal customers wondering where they could once again find its turkey chops […]
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Built for Conversation
Every new cocktail lounge promises handcrafted drinks, elevated food and an exceptional atmosphere. Alchemy Cocktail Lounge in downtown Edmond delivers all three. But after sitting down with owners Mical George and Liz Warren inside the restored Weathers Appliance building at Main and Broadway, it became clear that cocktails aren’t really what they’re selling: They’re selling […]
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Breakfast, Levitated
Norman has no shortage of breakfast spots. Some are storied and deserving of their mantle. Some are cheesy; some are straight-up dives. They all have their place. But Levity Breakfast House feels just right for this town at this moment. Housed inside a lovingly reimagined 105-year-old bungalow just north of downtown, Levity is a little […]
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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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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 […]