WHAT WORKS: Style and substance both count. There’s no froufrou food from a Cajun finishing school here. WHAT NEEDS WORK: The place is a little off the beaten path, quite hidden off N.W. 63rd St. THE TIP: This is casual, no-frills stuff. No other city is quite like New Orleans, with its cobbled streets and […]
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Coriander can-do
What works: Tasty food and good service in an unpretentious, but attractive dining room. What needs work: Of two desserts on the menu, one was unavailable three hours into the business day. Wine and high-point beer are forthcoming. The Tip: In a familiar Campus Corner location, Coriander serves delicious Vietnamese food that may be customized […]
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Creative cuisine
WHAT WORKS: The vibe, menu and staff create a seamless — and stellar — experience. WHAT NEEDS WORK: The small menu could make ordering difficult for pickier diners. THE TIP: Go with an open mind, and just maybe you’ll find something you never thought you’d love (like sea urchin!). Our server was sporting suspenders — […]
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Steak your claim
Maybe Gage’s, with its wide-open spaces and a bit of a cowboy twist thrown into the mix, does reflect Guthrie. We visited the steak-heavy Gage’s on a recent Saturday night, and it was a smart move when I called ahead for a reservation. At 6:30 p.m., the place was already filled. The bustling restaurant is […]
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Slab slingers
Like many of the best barbecue joints, it’s not a fancy restaurant. You can walk from the gasoline station next door that it’s attached to without going outside. There are only a few tables, but the place is spotless. The staff is friendly and efficient. “God bless Tinker,” Scott Pearce, general manager, said one recent […]
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Border town
above Maria Sanchez delivers fresh chips to from left Terry, Nikki and Linda Sanders. Some places, the minute you walk in the door, there’s a good feeling. Alvarado’s is one of them. It’s not a posh restaurant, but the two dining rooms are spotless and welcoming. Manager Rosa Torres greeted us with a smile before […]
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Country strong
It’s a sure bet that Toby Keith’s I Love this Bar & Grill has turned into one of Bricktown’s “must-do” restaurants for visitors and residents alike. The restaurant, the brainchild of Moore’s own country star, Toby Keith, spreads out along the Bricktown canal. And look close: The shape of the building is inspired by a […]
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National pride
The first time I ventured to Republic Gastropub was last summer, not long after its grand opening, to watch the World Cup. One in our party — and the most fervent soccer fan — suggested we sit outside. I was dubious. This was summer in Oklahoma, after all. We settled in on the side patio, […]
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Head east
Owner/chef Yong Rucker left and daughter Sune Hawkins hold bowls of fried rice and beef bibimbap at Jeon Ju Korean Restaurant in Del City. When I first tasted the Jeon Ju Korean food at the Girlie Show in November, I instantly knew it was something special. The popular and crowded booth at the annual Oklahoma […]
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Land of Oz
above Waitress Linda Hendrix delivers all-you-can-eat breakfasts to Tony Sampson right and T. Valencia at Ozzie’s Diner at Norman’s Max Westheimer Airport terminal. Going to the airport is always a hectic experience, from check-in to takeoff. It’s a rush of security checks, flight delays and claiming baggage all while carting around carry-ons, IDs and boarding […]