Chinese restaurants serving as a haven for people who don’t celebrate Christmas or perhaps had their meal eaten by the neighbor’s herd of bloodhounds has been planted in pop culture for decades. You can get your fill in the Asian District as well as everywhere else in the metro on Christmas Day. By Jacob Threadgill […]
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Italian feast
Patrono Feast of the Seven Fishesreservations beginning 5 p.m. Dec. 19-20 305 N. Walker Ave. patronookc.com 405-702-7660 $125 per guest Stella Feast of the Seven Fishes6:30 p.m. Dec. 23 1201 N. Walker Ave. stella-okc.com 405-235-2200 $65 The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a Christmastime tradition rooted in Italian-Catholic history that was codified in the […]
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Vegetarian momentum
The Loaded Bowl1211 SW Second Street theloadedbowlokc.com 405-820-9599 What works:Homemade chips and cashew queso are a great combination. What needs work:The plain cashew mac and cheese is just that but remains the top-seller. Tip:Consider reducing the amount of meat you eat every week, for yourself and the planet. It makes sense that Oklahoma City’s only […]
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Unique history
More than a restaurant and event center, Castle Falls provides a unique link to pre-Land Run Oklahoma history and is a vessel to showcase long-forgotten elements of downtown Oklahoma City. Nestled on five acres at 820 N. MacArthur Blvd., as a few trees obscure its view from the busy thoroughfare; the driveway acts as a […]
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The Sanctuary Barsilica
The Sanctuary Barsilica, a religion-themed bar at 814 W. Sheridan Ave. on Film Row, comes festooned with Catholic iconography and the kind of atmosphere that feels equal parts reverent and irreverent. The bar, which opens 7 p.m. Friday, includes signature drinks with names like Satan’s Whiskers and carries a line of craft beers from Utah-based […]
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Paseo possibilities
Along the iconic curve of the Paseo, modern visitors can see longstanding art galleries, new restaurants and the neighborhood centerpiece, The Paseo Plunge, in all its salmon-colored glory. And just south of The Plunge, at the end of the block, they will find an unobtrusive, whitewashed building that is about to get some new life. […]
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Gazedibles: Great 2018
This year has seen Oklahoma City’s food scene grow by leaps and bounds with several new restaurants, bars and coffee shops that embrace food diversity, locally sourced ingredients and a uniquely Oklahoman perspective. These seven have been welcome additions to OKC. By Jo Light | Photos Alexa Ace, Gazette / file and provided The Press […]
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Toasty toasting
I was on a mission to find a warm cuppa to fit my hands. The height of hygge, in my eyes, is a spiked cocktail. I did the most important work I’ve ever done in my life as I scoured the metro to find the best hot cocktails in bars and restaurants around the city. […]
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Shiny Scratch
Scratch Kitchen and Cocktails Paseo605 NW 28th St. eatatscratch.com 405-602-2302 What works:The craft cocktail selection and the vibe of the restaurant are perfect during dinner service. What needs work:Some of the brunch dishes need improvement. Tip:Ask for bartender Austin’s Spanish Coffee. For me, there are two schools of thought: old Paseo and new Paseo. Old […]