We are in a weird season in Oklahoma right now when it can be both warm and cold in the same week. We have you covered with seasonal drinks that can hit the spot, depending on the temperature outside. By Jacob Threadgill with photos by Alexa Ace and provided Barkeep Supply 1121 N. Walker Ave. […]
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ALCOHOLMANAC Bricktown boost
Bricktown Brewery1150 E. Second St., Edmond bricktownbrewery.com 405-726-8300 What works:The green pork chili and tri-tip steak sandwiches deliver. What needs work:Its house-made tater tots aren’t quite as good as the frozen variety. Tip:Its classic core beers have more body after the alcohol law change. Bricktown Brewery is Oklahoma City’s oldest brewery, having been in business […]
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ALCOHOLMANAC Party up
The cult classic Starz television show Party Down, which starred a pre-Parks and Recreation Adam Scott among its talented cast, went behind the scenes of all that could go wrong in event catering from the vantage point of its bow-tie wearing, want-to-be-actor crew. Everything that could comically go wrong did go wrong during the show. […]
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Dinner diversion
Oklahoma City’s newest movie theater is also its trendiest full-service bar complete with shuffleboards, a pool table and a projection screen showing sporting events. Banquet Cinema Pub, 800 NW Fourth St., is the brainchild of The Bleu Garten founders Hunter Wheat and Lacey Pritchard, who turned a 12,750 square-foot retro 1930s building that featured a […]
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Peanut Pride
Allergens be damned, we are celebrating the peanut because March is National Peanut Month, a designation in place since 1974. As a savory topping, a burger condiment or part of a sweet dessert, the mighty peanut can be used in a variety of ways. By Jacob Threadgill with photos Gazette / file and provided Stella […]
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Fresh take
Magasin Table 3 NE Eighth Street, Suite 120 405-212-2751 What works:The vegetarian options, presentation and pho broth are standouts. What needs work:The portion size options for pho could be better. Tip:Don’t dismiss the eggplant. There are some days when pho is the only thing that will satisfy a craving, especially when it is as cold […]
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Beyond fast
The trip through a fast-food drive-thru window doesn’t have to be an unhealthy indulgence. What happens when you’re trying to limit your meat intake, stay healthy on a road trip or are too busy to go to a sit-down restaurant or make a meal for yourself? The recent addition of the plant-based Beyond Meat burger […]
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Gazedibles: Legacy-building
To honor the final week of Black History Month, we are highlighting seven black-owned restaurants in the metro that opened in the past few years. By Jacob Threadgill with photos by Alexa Ace, provided and Gazette / file Brielle’s Bistro 9205 NE 23rd St. | 405-259-8473 Brielle’s recently celebrated its one-year anniversary by adding a full […]
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Cajun taste
Sam’s Southern Eatery2366 NW 23rd St. samssoutherneatery-okc.com 405-605-5252 What works:The oysters and shrimp are seafood stars — they’re fresh and have plenty of flavor. What needs work:The gumbo was extra greasy and lukewarm. Tip:The fish is advertised as catfish, but it is Swai. When in doubt, follow the crowd of customers. I’ve driven past the […]
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Deli delight
ND Foods 2632 W. Britton Road 405-840-9364 What works:Its sandwiches and desserts are jaw-dropping. What needs work:Don’t expect classics to be reinvented. Tip:Check out the antique side of the store ND Foods operated at its 50th Street and Western Avenue location for 14 years before moving to its current location on Britton Road in The […]