The same aesthetic that made Burger Punk the most unique food truck in Oklahoma City is applied to its brick-and-mortar location in The Paseo Arts District, which opened for lunch and dinner the last week of February. The truck’s black finish was applied to multiple black textures and finishes — from leather bar stools to […]
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Organic pledge
Most days when customers walk into the Clean Juice location in Classen Curve, they will see franchise owner Jasmine Parker operating the huge cold-pressed juicer through a window. The labor-intensive practice keeps a variety of organic and nutrient-rich bottled juices well stocked for customers to grab on the go or for a curated juice cleanse. […]
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Food briefs
Scottie’s Deli closing Oklahoma City’s only from-scratch sandwich shop Scottie’s Deli, 427 NW 23rd St., is closing its doors for good by Saturday. The restaurant owned by Scott Fossett opened in August 2017 with a commitment to make all of its meats and bread in-house. “We strongly believe in the need for a from-scratch deli […]
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Soul provider
The soul at the heart of Oklasoul Cafe doesn’t mean soul food. It’s the passion its owner puts into creativity for its ever-changing menu. After seven years in the Navy working as a welder and doing metal fabrication, Zarious Hughes was looking for direction. A Chicago native, Hughes met his wife Raysheeda while stationed in […]
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Daiquiri Vibes
A strong bond between longtime friends brings a jubilant taste of the South with colorful wine-based daiquiris to Oklahoma at Good Times & Great Vibes. Opening in January 2019, Good Times & Great Vibes, 232 S. Air Depot Blvd., Suite D, in Midwest City is the vision of friends LaBrika Chaffer and Ryan Rutledge. The […]
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No fryer zone
Providing healthy options has been important for Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe since it was founded in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1997. As the franchise has expanded to more than 80 locations in 16 states, it became the first national franchise to receive designation from U.S. Healthful Food Council, in 2015. The council, which is a nonprofit, started […]
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Cheesesteak commitment
A commitment to serving Philly cheesesteaks like those found in Philadelphia has led to breakout success for Philly Homa after just a few months in business and has already set the groundwork for expansion. Owner and operator Charles McEntire founded Heifers & Hens, 2219 W. Interstate 240 Service Road, in 2019 after years of operating […]
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Food Issue: Building community
In honor of Black History Month, OKC Black Eats has organized a selection of black-owned restaurants in the Oklahoma City metro area together for a monthlong celebration designed to build community and study economic development. Apollo Woods founded OKC Black Eats in 2017 and has watched the marketing organization grow in the intervening years so […]
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Panda-style
Since opening in 2016, Panda Grill has generated a huge following thanks to its commitment to providing fresh food in large portions. It’s all because its founder Ignacio “Nacho” Castro has particular tastes, and it has developed a completely unique burger in a crowded market. “I’m picky with my food,” Castro admits. “I know by […]
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Learn and chill
With a menu featuring items like avocado toast and grain bowls inside a modern and clean aesthetic, Play Cafe, 610 NW 23rd St., at first glance might be the next casual, comforting cafe to open in Uptown 23rd District. Owner Liz Howald’s favorite moments are when a child enters the family-focused cafe that features a […]