After graduating from University of Central Oklahoma, Taylor Martin and Clinton Farmer considered leaving Oklahoma, perhaps moving to a city with more vegan restaurant options to support their plant-based lifestyle. Instead of moving and hoping a new location — with a higher cost of living — would provide the change they were looking for, they […]
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OSO good
To make their own tortillas or not to make their own tortillas; that is the question facing operators of OSO, the Paseo’s newest restaurant from some of the district’s most notable names. Located at 603 NW 28th St., on the lower level of the new Pueblo development, is OSO, which is positioning itself as a […]
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Cover: What we ate in ’68
In 1968, the biggest national restaurant news was the transition of a regional favorite into a coast-to-coast phenomenon as McDonald’s added the Big Mac to its permanent menu. In Oklahoma City, the restaurant scene was still dominated by cafeterias, but Mexican food began to establish a stronghold, and the city’s first true fine dining experience, […]
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Thunder eats
Chef Andrew Murin has worked in Chesapeake Energy Arena longer than the Thunder has been in Oklahoma City. During Murin’s 16 years of leading food services for the concourse-level concessions, he has seen the menu offerings change over time, with increased emphasis on Oklahoma influence and the use of local ingredients from within a 400-mile […]
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First Look: OSO brings forward-thinking taqueria concept to Paseo in late October
The newest restaurant addition to Paseo Arts District comes from the neighborhood’s most prominent restaurateurs, owner Shaun Fiaccone and chef Ryan Parrott (Picasso Café, The Other Room and upcoming Frida), who will introduce OSO at the end of October. Located at 603 NW 28th Street on the lower level of the new Pueblo development, OSO will […]
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Fast pasta
With extensive experience in fast food and fast-casual concepts both here in the United States and the Middle East, entrepreneur Bassam Saleh moved to Oklahoma City about a year ago and immediately began surveying the city to look for a void in the restaurant market. While going through school in the U.S., Saleh started out […]
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New beginnings
After Chae Modern Korean surprisingly closed its highly successful 23rd Street location in April, fans were excited to see the restaurant’s popular oxtail soup and bibimbap appear on the menu at Ur/bun, also opened by Daniel Chae. Now, Chae is bringing the rest of Chae Modern Korean’s menu to newly independent Chae Café, 7300 Western […]
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Soulful vegan
Oklahoma City chef Nicole Asali is fully aware of the preconceived notions surrounding a plant-based diet. Asali, a culinary arts graduate from Francis Tuttle Technology Center and chef at Oak Tree National, founded the vegan soul food meal planning company Health Koncious about two years ago. “I wanted to see if it was possible to […]
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Sláinte mhaith
Once Matt McMillen retired last June after 19 years as assistant athletic director of football operations at University of Oklahoma, he decided to shift gears. Local restaurateur Hal Smith approached him with an idea for a new restaurant: an Irish pub in Oklahoma City inspired by McMillen’s Irish roots. Matty McMillen’s Irish Pub at 2201 […]
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Penne thoughts
Victoria’s The Pasta Shop 3000 SW 104th St. 405-759-3580 What works: Chicken lasagna and marinara are good takes on a classic. What needs work: The sauce should be finished in the pan with the pasta. Tip: Try the pesto with the cheese-filled tortellini. A commitment to fresh pasta has allowed Victoria’s The Pasta Shop to […]