The pain shooting up Moore resident Terri Marshall’s foot is a constant reminder for her to keep going, against her doctor’s wishes, but she doesn’t know what else to do. Marshall is in the beginning stages of neuropathy associated with the diabetes that has prevented her from continuing her job in the bakery department at […]
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Gazedibles: Tomato fresh
April is a celebration of Florida tomatoes all month, and April 6 is National Fresh Tomato Day. Get a jump on celebrating the tomato at these seven restaurants. By Jacob Threadgill with photos Gazette / file and provided La Baguette Bistro 7408 N. May Ave. labaguettebistro.com | 405-840-3047 Is there a better dish in the […]
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Concession additions
Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark 2 S. Mickey Mantle Drive milb.com/oklahoma-city 405-218-1000 What works: COOP Ale Works mustard on the bratwurst and tomato sauce on the mac and cheese pizza. What needs work: The taco dog is tasty, but it fell apart. Tip: Be on the lookout for homestand specials and offerings at Cielo Azul games. Even […]
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Hamburger hub
There are only a handful of restaurants in the Oklahoma City metro area still open and popular that have celebrated their 50-year golden anniversary. Opened in 1972, Geronimo’s Bakery, 1817 N. Martin Luther King Ave., is rounding the corner to joining the 50 club headlined by the likes of Florence’s Restaurant and Cattlemen’s Steakhouse. Raymond […]
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Gazedibles: Sweet griddle
If you like pancakes but are looking for something more fun than the standard syrup and occasional blueberry or pecan, these seven restaurants have you covered. Try everything from pancakes with bacon inside to ones with marshmallow topping. By Jacob Threadgill with photos Gazette / file and provided Aurora Breakfast, Bar & Backyard 1704 NW […]
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Louisiana love
Brielle’s Bistro 9205 NE 23rd St., Midwest City briellesbistro.com 405-259-8473 What works: The meatloaf is moist in the center and crispy on the exterior. What needs work: The étouffée is tasty but leaves peppers and onions chopped. Tip:It serves breakfast all day. Even some of the nicest restaurants in town can deliver technically correct but […]
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Naan rising
Naan Cuisine of India 12215 N. Pennsylvania Ave. naancuisine.com.com 405-752-5283 What works:South Indian entrees and the kerala paratha are very good. What needs work:The papadums were slightly bitter. Tip:It closes between 3 and 5 p.m. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Naan Cuisine of India has been reborn at the former Ajanta Cuisine of […]
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Gazedibles: Delightful dips
There are many classic dips like pimento cheese, spinach and artichoke, and hummus that you can get at the grocery store, but these seven restaurants offer different takes on those classics. By Jacob Threadgill with photos Gazette / file and provided Empire Slice House 1804 NW 16th St. empireslicehouse.com | 405-557-1760 The menu at Empire […]
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Baja bus
Cooking for friends helped heal Tim Ulrich at his lowest moment after he and his wife Leanne moved to Oklahoma City from Southern California more than a decade ago. He is now returning the favor with his “weapon of love,” a former school bus. Taco Nation might be Oklahoma City’s most unique mobile eatery, not […]
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ALCOHOLMANAC Popping bottles
The first champagne-centered bar in the Oklahoma City metro area is out to dispel preconceived notions about the drink’s history and what it means to drink champagne. Located in Nichols Hills Plaza, The Merret, 6464 Avondale Drive, opened in November 2018 to a positive reception as fast as a cork flying off a champagne bottle. […]