The year 2011 brings new culinary ventures to the metro. Quality ingredients are the focus of fresh, simple dishes, from chicken to Chinese and even Guatemalan, among others. Hey, whatever turns you on. —Carol Smaglinski, photos by Mark Hancock and Shannon Cornman $$: Up to $15 $$$: $15-$30 $$$$: Above $30
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Cheap chow
Aja Bleu Cafe10708 N. Western607-0553 Not free, but pretty frugal, Aja Bleu Cafe offers takeaway and catering. Owner Demetria Dawson said the best bargain on her menu is the lunch cheeseburger, a good deal that comes with french fries and a lemonade for $7.50. And the wings, she says, are outstanding.$$ Soul food Pelican’s291 N. […]
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The Oklahoma Cattlewomen’s Association and the Made in Oklahoma Coalition have announced their choices for the Beef Cook-Off this Saturday in the Carriage Hall building at State Fair Park. The competition is part of the annual Oklahoma City Home & Garden Show. The cook-off will feature six statewide finalists who will prepare beef dishes in […]
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New and notable
Jeon Ju Korean Restaurant 217 S. Sooner Road, Midwest City 672-4644 In business for almost a year, Jeon Ju is where memorable meals are cooked up for customers. Once you’ve tried the beef bulgogi and its bibimbap (translated, it means “mixed rice”), you are sure to tell all of your friends. This is mom’s authentic […]
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Are you one of those people who just can’t cope with chopsticks? Listen up, folks: Last week I told you about the new spork. This week, it’s the plastic “Chork,” which is on the market now and was recently written up in Catersource, a magazine for professional caterers. The Chork is just what it sounds […]
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One haute dish
Park Avenue Grill 1 Park Ave. 702-8444 Chef Andrew Black is writing his own cookbook due in mid-2011. Meanwhile, at this restaurant inside the Skirvin Hotel, Black has noticed the changing landscape in his guests. He said people are looking at healthier food. Hands down, his lemon-broiled sole takes top honors, done with a citrus […]
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“We are looking at March and bringing the same pizza recipes that we have in Yukon (342 S. Mustang Road), plus the glassblowing part. We will have a glass studio there so people can watch from the restaurant and they can purchase glass items, too,” McGahan said. The pizzeria owner said he is going to […]
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Spreading the word
Poblano Grill 2701 S. Interstate 35 Service Road, Moore 759-7371 Management said this location of Poblano Grill has great food and great service in a family atmosphere. There’s even a hamburger on the menu just for kids. New items include a tilapia Mexicana with a dusting of Southwest seasoning with sautéed spinach and its pollo […]
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The line was long and several people waited for hours, but Emeril — the BAM! man who is the chef/ proprietor of a dozen restaurants — performed his chores right on time, just like on TV. He then autographed books for the hundreds who came to see the popular chef in person. His latest book […]
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Revisiting 2010
CocoFlow 100 E. Main, Bricktown 524-9500 CocoFlow opened a chocolate studio on its second floor offering classes and parties in Bricktown. It is right above the retail spot. CocoFlow offers artisan chocolate, freshly made pastries and desserts. This is a perfect spot for an after-dinner dessert with coffee or hot tea. There is also a […]