Oklahoma City and Omni Hotels & Resorts negotiated the convention hotel deal in 2017, though plans for the hotel stem back to 2008. Now the full-service, four-star hotel is just two years away. Omni Oklahoma City Hotel is currently under construction at 100 W. Oklahoma City Boulevard, between SW Fourth and SW Seventh streets and […]
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Gazedibles: Fry day
You might’ve seen the internet recently go crazy over a Harvard professor who said the perfect serving of french fries should only be six fries. We’re not cautioning that kind of scarcity with this list that highlights some of the best french fries in the city. By Jacob Threadgill with provided and file photos The […]
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Cover story video: Guy Fieri should eat at Jimmy’s Round-Up Cafe & Fried Pies
The familiar voice of Jimmy Collins bellowing, “Welcome to Jimmy’s! How are you doing?” is part of the reason Jimmy’s Round-Up Cafe & Fried Pies has become a southside institution while attracting customers across the region for giant yeast rolls and fresh country cooking. Every customer who walks through the door at 1301 SW 59th […]
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Isle of brew
Belle Isle Restaurant & Brewery1900 Northwest Expressway, Suite 44 belleislerestaurant.com 405-840-1991 What works:The Burgundy mushrooms on the burger are a standout. What needs work:Lingering cigarette smoke dampens taste buds. Tip:Brick oven pizzas average $10 and are big enough to serve multiple people. Long before the sleek streetcar was motoring around Midtown and downtown, Oklahoma City […]
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Buffet quest
Italian Express119 W. Main St., Suite 101 405-602-3181 What works:The pizza and fresh dough are very good. What needs work:They should upgrade the salad from iceberg lettuce. Tip:They should upgrade the salad from iceberg lettuce. In 1992, Pizza Hut installed all-you-can-eat buffets in 2,000 of its restaurants across the country. It was back in the […]
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Uptown social
The void left on the far western side of Uptown 23rd District with the closing of Chae Modern Korean last April has been filled by Social Deck + Dining, where owners Jamie and Jordan Winteroth want to put an emphasis on local ingredients with eclectic menu items and everyday brunch. The Winteroths are veterans in […]
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Gazedibles: Breakfast craving
What happens when you have a hankering for pancakes and sausage but it’s afternoon or later? These seven restaurants will be sure to provide all of the waffles and bacon that you’d like, Ron Swanson-style. By Jacob Threadgill with photos by Alexa Ace and provided Neighborhood JA.M. 15124 Lleyton’s Court thatsmyjamok.com | 405-242-4161 Open from […]
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Family fusion
Chigama isn’t just a fusion of cuisine; it’s also a fusion of two of the most successful and experienced restaurant minds in Oklahoma City. The combination of Asian and Mexican flavors comes from the mind of Jeffrey Khowong, who, after 14 years as executive chef at Western Concepts (Sushi Neko, The Lobby Café and Bar, […]
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New Union
Over the past 18 months, the restaurant at 2920 NW 63rd St. has gone from Meat Market Refectory to MMR Prime Steakhouse and finally Union Wood Fired Grill. As executive chef Jonas Favela was promoted to co-owner by principal owners Lance and Cindy Ruffel, he wanted to put his own stamp while building on extensive […]
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Gazedibles: Resolute eating
Calorie counts go out the window over the holidays, but now that we’ve turned the calendar over to 2019, it’s time to start making those New Year’s resolutions come to fruition. These seven restaurants allow you to eat out while staying true to your goals. By Jacob Threadgill with Gazette / file and provided photos […]