There are many reasons to be one of the hundreds of thousands of people who attend the Oklahoma State Fair during its 11-day run (Sept. 13-23), whether it’s for the rides, performances, bull riding or indulgent food. There are standbys like Dan’s Indian Taco, cheese curds from D&D Concession or any number of funnel cakes […]
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Upscale dive
Prior to the opening of Good Times, 1234 N. Western Ave., in June, co-owner Claire Hampton admitted that she had some apprehension about its location, which was previously Fat Dog and changed concepts a few times over the years. “The location scared me the most, not if we could execute it well,” Hampton said. “I […]
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Prodigal bar
Oklahoma native Dustin Lancaster’s first restaurant in Los Angeles — Bar Covell — was named after the street he grew up on in Edmond, so it only makes sense that his first venture in Oklahoma is named after the street he shared in Los Angeles with business partner and fellow Okie Riley Marshall. Bar Arbolada, […]
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Taste the love
Chef Curry To Go 5701 N. Western Ave. chefcurrytogo.com 405-608-8050 What works:The garlic basil mayo elevates an already-great burger. What needs work:It’s only open for lunch. Tip: Ready-to-go meal prep costs less than services like Blue Apron, and no cooking is involved. I’m a firm believer that food tastes better when it’s prepared with passion […]
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Veg out
VegFest OKC 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 8 Myriad Botanical Gardens 301 W. Reno Ave. vegfestokc.com Free Signs of the increasing support of vegan and vegetarian lifestyles were highlighted in a report from market research firm Mintel earlier this year that showed non-dairy milk sales in the United States increased by 61 percent between 2012 and […]
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Bistro comfort
As the restaurant space at the Ambassador hotel went through a three-week renovation to convert Viceroy Grille into Café Cuvée — which opened its seven-day breakfast, lunch and dinner service last week — the space was deliberately brightened with new paint and the introduction of natural light. The hotel’s new chef de cuisine Taylor Desjarlais […]
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Pittmaster love
Growing up in central Texas, Andrew Liu said that he had little choice in the matter when it came to barbecue. “In Texas, everyone barbecues, but how good and passionate you are is a whole other story,” he said from inside Deckle Smokehouse, which opened at 324 W. Edmond Road in early May. Liu owns […]
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FIRST LOOK: Ludivine to relocate to high-profile NW 10th Street address
Work has started to relocate the ever-popular Ludivine restaurant a few blocks away, from its current location at 805 N Hudson Ave. to a more visible location on NW 10th Street which will directly front the new streetcar route when it starts to roll later this year. Proprietor Russ Johnson, who also operates R&J Supper […]
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Doughnut duo
At first glance, the combination of hot, fried mini doughnuts and raw, fresh fish might create cognitive dissonance, but owner John Shelton knows it is merely a way to accentuate an already-popular food trend with another. Sweet Mini’s Donut Company opened at 14600 N. Pennsylvania Ave. over a year ago and added the Poke Loco […]
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Dual identity
The sign outside Mamaveca Mexican and Peruvian Restaurant at its 2925 W. Britton Road location only tells half the story. Drivers coming off nearby Highway 74 or May Avenue will see “Mamaveca: Mexican Restaurant,” and miss the smaller colorful sign promoting its Peruvian food. The original Mamaveca opened in Norman, 2501 Hemphill Drive, in 2007 […]