Long before refrigeration, curing meat and cheese — along with pickling vegetables — was the best way to preserve products. Luckily for us, the process also creates more flavor. Check the best selection of charcuterie and cheese plates at these seven restaurants. By Jacob Threadgill with provided and Gazette / file photos Stella Modern Italian […]
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Poseidon adventure
Poe Bouyz House 3500 Interstate 35 Service Road instagram.com/poebouyzhouse 405-458-0556 What works:The bread used for its titular sandwiches has a crunchy exterior and pillowy-soft interior. What needs work:The gumbo misses the opportunity for added flavor, and the sandwich was dry. Tip:The restaurant is closed Sundays and Mondays. The most interesting-looking restaurant in Oklahoma City is […]
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Soul provider
The soul at the heart of Oklasoul Cafe doesn’t mean soul food. It’s the passion its owner puts into creativity for its ever-changing menu. After seven years in the Navy working as a welder and doing metal fabrication, Zarious Hughes was looking for direction. A Chicago native, Hughes met his wife Raysheeda while stationed in […]
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Gazedibles: Chili celebration
Sunday is National Chili Day. In celebration, these seven restaurants range from traditional offerings to nontraditional like vegetarian and verde. By Jacob Threadgill with provided and Gazette / file photos Ron’s Hamburgers and Chili 4723 N. May Ave. ronsburgersandchili.com | 405-943-7667 The chili that launched a franchise from Tulsa that has expanded to 18 locations […]
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BBQ showcase
George’s Happy Hog Bar-B-Q 712 Culbertson Drive 405-525-8111 Cornish Smokehouse 801 SW 119th St. cornishsmokehouse.com 405-703-1300 What works: Sides at George’s live up to superlative menu descriptions, and jerk sauce at Cornish Smokehouse has heat that grows. What needs work: The spicy barbecue sauce at George’s is too acidic while the menu at Cornish can […]
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Daiquiri Vibes
A strong bond between longtime friends brings a jubilant taste of the South with colorful wine-based daiquiris to Oklahoma at Good Times & Great Vibes. Opening in January 2019, Good Times & Great Vibes, 232 S. Air Depot Blvd., Suite D, in Midwest City is the vision of friends LaBrika Chaffer and Ryan Rutledge. The […]
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No fryer zone
Providing healthy options has been important for Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe since it was founded in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1997. As the franchise has expanded to more than 80 locations in 16 states, it became the first national franchise to receive designation from U.S. Healthful Food Council, in 2015. The council, which is a nonprofit, started […]
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Gazedibles: Date night
Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday this year, so it is likely that many restaurants are already booked up that day, but it is always worth a shot. Even if you aren’t celebrating on the 14th, these seven restaurants make a great date night any day of the year. By Jacob Threadgill with provided and […]
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Cheesesteak commitment
A commitment to serving Philly cheesesteaks like those found in Philadelphia has led to breakout success for Philly Homa after just a few months in business and has already set the groundwork for expansion. Owner and operator Charles McEntire founded Heifers & Hens, 2219 W. Interstate 240 Service Road, in 2019 after years of operating […]
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Cuvée comfort
Café Cuvée 1200 N. Walker Ave. cafecuvee.com 405-898-8120 What works: It delivers both contemporary and classic French-inspired dishes like cornbread and hazlenut-crusted salmon. What needs work: The Brussels sprouts were a little bland and could have benefitted from texture. Tip: Don’t forget about breakfast and brunch service. On the bottom floor of the Ambassador Hotel, […]