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 […]
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OKG PHOTOS: Wine is no longer under wraps at Sprouts and other area supermarkets
For weeks prior to the new alcohol laws going into effect Monday, wine was displayed on shelves throughout the metro area. Sprouts Farmers Market posted signs on its shelves telling customers that they could browse, but purchases were not allowed until Oct. 1. But, sometimes people just don’t read or have bad impulse control, so […]
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Cover: Drink up
It all changes Oct. 1. On that day, Oklahoma will no longer be a low-point beer state, a place where high-point beer can only be bought in liquor stores at room temperature. As the state ramps up for the change and customers anticipate greater access to their favorites, grocery stores are unveiling new wine displays […]
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Retro modern
Ned’s Starlite Lounge opens at 7301 N. May Ave. this week, and diners will be transported to a vintage 1960s-era eatery with modern conventions, which is the vision of its namesake. Ned Shadid Sr. is the bridge linking old and new in an Oklahoma City restaurant dynasty. His parents helped run the original Sussy’s — […]
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Burger celebration
Oklahoma has a hamburger culture unique to the country, whether it is an El Reno-style onion burger or a Theta or Caesar burger that started at the old Split-T. In honor of Oklahoma’s burger culture, Oklahoma Gazette is sponsoring its first Burger Week Sept. 26-Oct. 2 at 18 participating locations: BlueJ’s Rollin’ Grill, Dust Bowl […]
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Oven fresh
Housed in the 16th Street Plaza District since 2013, Empire Slice House closed the doors at 1734 NW 16th St. and reopened Sept. 26 just a few doors down at 1804 NW 16th St. In its new and more spacious home, the popular New York-style pizzeria is planning a better way to service the dedicated […]
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Craving satisfied
The roots of teriyaki might date to 17th-century Japan, but the modern Mecca for all things teriyaki is Seattle, where over 500 chain and independent shops operate in the metro area. In Japanese, “yaki” translates to “grilled” and “teri” refers to glaze, according to a 1962 entry in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, which corresponds to its […]
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Cantonese fusion
Kwan’s Kitchen 3031 W. Memorial Road kwans.kitchen 405-607-8838 What works:Ambiance envokes China with a European influence, and the white wine curry sauce is divine. What needs work:The salmon was slightly overdone. Tip:The bar pours special Vanessa House lager brewed with ginger and lemongrass. Driving along Memorial Road, locally owned restaurants are few and far between […]
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OKG Sneak Peek: Ned’s Starlite Lounge in NW OKC
Ned’s Starlite Lounge, 7301 N. May Ave., is set to open Sept. 24. Located in the former Nomad II location, the restaurant from veteran operator Ned Shadid (Ned’s Catering) focuses its menu on sandwiches,hamburgers, chicken-fried steak, and more. Appetizers of chicken wings and arancini will please diners along with its retro décor completed with gold wallpaper and lounge […]
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Speedy food
A driveway conversation between friends has developed into a business designed to help families and single people cut out the meal planning and prep time associated with cooking at home. Ashley Myers and Christy Stearns met in graduate school classes in the child development program at University of Central Oklahoma and strengthened their bond while […]