Paseo Grill2909 Paseopaseogrill.com601-1079 Our editor-in-chief, Phil Bacharach, is particular about more than punctuation. “I love the Paseo Grill. For one, it’s cozy and intimate without being creepy. More important, the food is excellent — a middle ground between gourmet and comfort fare. I’m partial to the salmon and steaks, but the fried green bean appetizer […]
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OKG7 munchies on May Avenue
Falcone’s Pizzeria & Deli 6705 N. May242-2222 This little nook provides a busy-road respite and is packed with tasty pizza, calzones and big bowls of pasta. By yourself? Grab a few slices and a fresh cannoli for a little Italian feast. Falcone’s also has a deli case full of fresh meats and cheeses that can […]
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OKG7 fresh places to feast
Tropical Smoothie Cafe3131 W. Memorial tropicalsmoothie.com 753-5454 “Smoothie” might be in the name, but it also serves wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads and salads. As far as smoothies, it’s got low-fat, supercharged, indulgent and supplement-rich options. Choose from energizers, protein supplements and “stress defense” add-ins. Flavors include Blimey Limey, Rockin’ Raspberry and Chocolate Chiller. Saturn Grill1012 N. […]
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OKG7 recent restaurants you still need to try
Flint15 N. Robinson flintokc.com 605-0657 At breakfast or brunch, try the lemon ricotta pancakes with papaya chutney, or bagel and cured salmon with capers, onions, tomatoes, lemon, cream cheese and chopped eggs. For lunch or dinner, grab the Thai beef salad, complete with soba (Japanese noodles made from buckwheat). The duck tacos with mango relish […]
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OKG7 places where the soup is on
Forward Foods5123 N. Westernforwardfoods.com879-9937 Fresh-made soup on the daily is what you’ll find at this quaint shop. Organic cream of tomato, heirloom bean chili and the soup o’ the day are just a few of the options for lunch. On the side, grab a quiche or ready-made sandwiches. Don’t neglect the cheese counter. Saturn Grill6432 […]
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OKG7 spots to eat between shopping
Sweis Pita Bakery2115 N. May943-8923 May Avenue boasts a collection of fantastic shopping and delicious food. Among its gems is Sweis Bakery, serving all the things one might need for a traditional Mediterranean feast. There’s a lunch special that includes a fresh gyro, a gyro salad and house-made pita bread and chips. Make sure to […]
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OKG7 spots open on Thanksgiving
Deep Fork Grill5418 N. Westerndeepforkgrill.com848-7678 Deep Fork has your Turkey Day covered for lunch and/or dinner. There will be a traditional Thanksgiving menu, complete with turkey and stuffing, as well as staple items off the regular menu. Expect to see the filet, strip and cedar-plank salmon. Reservations strongly encouraged; the restaurant already is filling up. […]
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OKG7 veggie-heavy eats
Pho Kim Long1121 N.W. 23rd528-8826 If you’ve been searching for hearty veggie-only pho, not just a few carrots and pieces of corn, then your pursuit can end here (unfortunately, the broth is still meat-based). It’s no wimpy dish. Enjoy the lightly browned tofu, baby corn, carrots, sprouts, fresh jalapeños and parsley. It’s plenty for two, […]
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OKG7 new spots to stop
Harrison’s Chicken House 204 E. Oklahoma, Guthrie 260-7692 Have you ever had fried chicken that looks simultaneously like a work of art and a heap of southern goodness? If the answer is no, and you have no aversion to fried green tomatoes, then you’ve got no legitimate reason not to check out Harrison’s Chicken House. […]
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OKG7 Gazette staff picks
Sweet Basil 211 W. Main, Norman 217-8424 One of our accounting gurus has run all the numbers, and for her, Sweet Basil just adds up. “I love, love, love Sweet Basil in Norman,” she said. “It’s not just because it has the best Massaman curry and pineapple fried rice in the world, but because the […]