Custard Factory 1000 E. Alameda, Norman 360-6177 First things first: Try the custard cookie ($3.09). Choose your frozen custard flavor, which will be smooshed between two cookies. Have your pick between double chocolate, chocolate-chip vanilla or peanut butter chocolate-chip cookies. If you’re on the go, grab a fudge brownie sundae ($4.09). On Sunday, enjoy an […]
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OKG7 seven steaks to savor
Opus Prime 800 W. Memorial 607-6787 Recognized by Wine Spectator and OpenTable as top-notch, Opus is a mustgo for any steak aficionado. If you’re with a group, splurge on the tasting platter ($49): a generous serving of calamari, pan-seared crab cake, barbecue shrimp and Tuscan tenders (fillet medallions). On the lighter side, a traditional Caesar […]
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OKG7 seven new spots to try
Hawk’s Hotdogs Mobile 818-3320 Sometimes you just crave a good hot dog. Hawk’s serves Nathan’s all-beef hot dogs to help you out with that craving strikes! From $2-$3.50, it’s an inexpensive and tasty meal to grab if you don’t have time to stop and eat. Like Hawk’s on Facebook to stay up with locations, hours […]
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OKG7 restaurants to take the kids
Hideaway Pizza 901 N. Broadway 796-7777 If you’ve never had the famous fried mushrooms ($6.95), you must start with those. They’re always served piping hot with some ranch. The pesto bruschetta ($6.95) is a delicious blend of tomatoes, onions, fresh basil and olive oil. If you mean business, attempt the Mob Boss pizza ($11.95-$20.65) with […]
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OKG7 places for late-night noshing
Sauced on Paseo 2912 Paseo Drive 521-9800 A slice a day will keep the bad vibes at bay. That’s the motto at this Paseo pizza house. Well, it should be, anyway! The best part is the patio and live music, and the fact it stays open until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Try the […]
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OKG7 new spots that hit the spot
Cybella’s 6062 S. Western 605-5353 It’s hard not to associate Italian cuisine with good old-fashioned comfort food. Start with deep-fried mushrooms ($3.99) or an antipasto salad ($5.99) with ham, salami, pepperoni, olives, waxed peppers, tomato and cheese on a bed of greens. Spaghetti to rigatoni chicken dinners ($8.99) and any kind of pizza ($9.99-$16.99) you […]
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OKG 7 light eats for the summer
Cafe Antigua 1903 N. Classen Blvd. 602-8984 If at all possible, get the special. It’s usually a creative collaboration of regular menu items and the freshest daily ingredients. The cuisine is chiefly Guatemalan and the breakfast dishes are incredibly tasty. The mosh breakfast combo ($6.49) is a plate full of migas-style eggs, fresh fruit, toast […]
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OKG7 new places to please your palate
Evelyn’s Asian Table 5934 N.W. 122nd 728-1949 Don’t be fooled by the Golden Dragon sign displayed on the building. Chef Evelyn grew up in the Philippines, with stints in Malaysia, and her menu reflects those countries, as well as Thailand, China and Korea. Start with fried tofu ($3.95 for five) or lumpia, the snack similar […]
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OKG7 places to munch with your matriarch
Deep fork Wood Grill & Seafood 5418 N. Western 848-7678 On Sunday, delight in a three-course prix fixe extravaganza ($35). First you’ll have the choice of salad or soup, ranging from greens in a cider-Dijon vinaigrette dressing to tomato-crab bisque. The burgeoning second course boasts options of steak Benedict (Who doesn’t love a hollandaise?), a […]
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OKG 7 buffets to get your grub on
Sinbad Mediterranean Cuisine & Buffet 5801 Northwest Expressway 773-3663 If you show up Monday-Thursday, you’ll get a delicious buffet ($9.95 lunch, $11.95 dinner) of fresh-made Mediterranean fare. Friday evening and all day Saturday you’ll get the super buffet ($12.95), which boasts an almost insurmountable amount of food. Try the falafel, saffron rice and lamb shank. […]