The Mayan Taqueria & Cantina 3020 N. Walker Ave., Suite A What works:Each taco gets its own treatment, and honey with shrimp works well. What needs work:The chicken in the enchilada was a little dry. Tip:Be on the lookout for new cocktails in early 2020. In late October, Yelp released its ranking of top 50 […]
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Bellini’s rises
Bellini’s Ristorante & Grill 6305 Waterford Blvd., Suite 100 bellinisristorantegrill.com 405-848-1065 What works:The meatballs are tender and the lobster bisque is a balance of cream and seafood stock. What needs work:The bread on the sandwich got a little soggy. Tip:Its patio makes for a perfect brunch destination. Over three decades, veteran Oklahoma City restaurateur Tommy […]
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Sichuan rebirth
Yummy Noodles 1630 NW 23rd St. facebook.com/yummynoodlesokc 405-604-4880 What works:Everything on the menu is flavorful and delivered quickly to the table. What needs work:The soup dumpling arrived after the entree. Tip:The restaurant is closed Mondays. As quickly as Tsubaki Szechuan generated fans for its traditional Sichuan cuisine, it was gone. The venture between Peter and […]
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Restorative Deli
From its etymology, the word “restaurant” literally means “that which restores.” Celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson is fond of saying the word means “to restore a community.” I think both definitions are particularly apt because when you’re hungry, there’s nothing quite as restorative as a good meal, and when you think about how many plans have […]
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Soul expansion
The journey from food truck to brick-and-mortar restaurant was already a successful one for Taste of Soul owners Cerese and Ricki Bly, but it has only gotten stronger as the brand opened a new storefront in Del City and expanded its chicken and waffles concept into Kansas. Taste of Soul opened a new venue for […]
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Salad days
Coolgreens is the latest Oklahoma City-based restaurant concept to expand its wings regionally, joining the likes of Orange Leaf frozen yogurt and some of Hal Smith Restaurant Group’s most popular brands by pushing not only into Texas but also Nebraska and as far away as the Boston area. Last year, Coolgreens opened in Tulsa, and […]
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Chicago mild
Tez Wings 3801 N. Oak Grove Drive, Midwest City facebook.com/thetezwingz 405-546-8777 What works:The mild sauce is sweet, spicy and totally unique. It works with chicken and seafood. What needs work: The streamlined menu means everything is expertly cooked. Tip: Call ahead for orders to cut down on wait time. The city of Buffalo might have […]
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Fairest foods
Oklahoma State Fair 3001 General Pershing Blvd. okstatefair.com through Sept. 22 What works: The crust on the Minneapple Pie is perfect, and C’est Si Bon’s catfish and boudin balls, Cutie Pie’s Concessions’ watermelon pie and The Urb Express’s honey pepper bacon dog are great. What needs work: Oklahoma Pork Council’s Pizza Dawg needs melted cheese, […]
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Capitol comfort
A common good review for a restaurant often says, “It’s so good that it tastes like grandma made it.” What if you were able to sit down in an intimate dining room where a pair of mothers painstakingly prepared your order from scratch? You’re in luck at Restaurante Los Artesanos, 2701 S. Walker Ave., which […]