Paseo is like a mirage. One wrong turn, and you could miss it entirely. Catch it on a dark night, and you might fail to spot the enduring, endearing details of the district’s Spanish Revival architecture. But in a city bisected by I.M. Pei’s harsh lines, Paseo stands apart with its color, culture and timeless […]
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Oddly good
Jimmy B’s Culinary + Krafted 1225 N. Broadway Ave. jimmybsculinarykrafted.com 405-676-8250 What works: The hospitality, happy hour and patio are top-tier. What needs work: If you don’t order wisely, you can end up with a big bill, though not necessarily a full tummy. Tip: Make a reservation. The restaurant and patio can fill up quickly. […]
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deadCenter Pass Perks
deadCenter has partnered with local businesses across Oklahoma City to create Pass Perks. To unlock exclusive deals at participating locations, just present your physical pass. We rounded up all the food and drink pass perks; more deals are available by checking out deadcenterfilm.org. Abe’s 617 W. Sheridan Ave. instagram.com/abescampsite 405-265-5733 Acai bowls are buy one, […]
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Aloha Aurora
You can’t talk about the current Aurora without a trip down memory lane. When Social Deck + Dining opened in late 2018 in the low-slung building formerly occupied by Chae, it was an immediate hit. Those were heady days in Oklahoma City’s restaurant scene, and Social made a name for itself as both a neighborhood […]
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Rico, indeed
If you’re familiar with the area near NW 16th Street and Drexel Boulevard, you’ve probably seen the little Guatemalan grocery store, Tienda Guatelinda, that’s been tucked in there for two decades. Púchica Muchá Que Rico shares some DNA with the store. Its co-owner, Andy de León, is the son of Pia de León, the longtime […]
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Reservations recommended
Kitchen No. 324 is more than a pancake. I know that’s true, yet after a recent visit, the pancake takes up so much space in my brain — much as it does a dinner plate. It’s hard not to think of this perfect pancake as an edible mission statement: “Do one thing. Do it exceptionally […]
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The sequel
Kari and Eric Starkey bought LEAP Coffee Roasters in 2016 and quickly turned the small-batch roastery known for its exceptional coffee into one that also supports the local arts community. When they announced in February that they were passing the torch to new owners, I knew there was more to the story. Over a cup […]
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City cocktails
Congratulations! If you’re reading this, you survived February’s frozen hellscape, and with any luck, March will be politely temperate. It’s unclear what else 2025 will throw at us, but just three incredibly long months in, at least one thing’s for certain: You deserve a drink. In a city like ours, you’ve got your pick of […]
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Speaking easy
Tucked away behind unmarked doors, hidden inside restaurants or just otherwise elusive, these sneaky bars bring a touch of Prohibition-era mystery to the prairie. Whether you’re searching for cocktail culture, an intimate setting or a unique spot for a night out with friends, we’ve got the codeword. Lunar Lounge 1114 Classen Drive lunarloungeokc.com For those […]
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Fresh Italian
Elisabetta Fine Italian & Wine 7300 N. Western Ave. elisabettaokc.com (405) 849-9281 What works:The risotto Milanese is perfect. What needs work:The pasta was slightly too al dente. Tip: Order the ice cream; it’s more intricate than the menu makes it seem. Publisher Kimberly Walker and I received the invitation to attend the soft opening of […]