Victoria’s The Pasta Shop 3000 SW 104th St. 405-759-3580 What works: Chicken lasagna and marinara are good takes on a classic. What needs work: The sauce should be finished in the pan with the pasta. Tip: Try the pesto with the cheese-filled tortellini. A commitment to fresh pasta has allowed Victoria’s The Pasta Shop to […]
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OKG PHOTOS: Wine is no longer under wraps at Sprouts and other area supermarkets
For weeks prior to the new alcohol laws going into effect Monday, wine was displayed on shelves throughout the metro area. Sprouts Farmers Market posted signs on its shelves telling customers that they could browse, but purchases were not allowed until Oct. 1. But, sometimes people just don’t read or have bad impulse control, so […]
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Cover: Drink up
It all changes Oct. 1. On that day, Oklahoma will no longer be a low-point beer state, a place where high-point beer can only be bought in liquor stores at room temperature. As the state ramps up for the change and customers anticipate greater access to their favorites, grocery stores are unveiling new wine displays […]
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Fieri effect
Metro Diner 3000 W. Memorial Road metrodiner.com 405-437-3079 What works: Flavored coffee and over-the-top dishes like chicken and waffle with strawberry butter are delicious. What needs work: The corned beef and hash desperately needed onion. Tip: Order more indulgent dishes; it is where the restaurant excels. The Fieri effect is a very real thing, and […]
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Gazedibles: Cake craving
We’re not talking about cupcakes or a small cake bite. These are either full-sized cakes or decadent slices that will fully satisfy your craving for moist and sweet desserts that a pie can just never touch. By Jacob Threadgill with photos by Alexa Ace and Gazette / file Raspberries ’n’ Crème 2925 Lakeside Circle raspberriesncreme.com | […]
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Retro modern
Ned’s Starlite Lounge opens at 7301 N. May Ave. this week, and diners will be transported to a vintage 1960s-era eatery with modern conventions, which is the vision of its namesake. Ned Shadid Sr. is the bridge linking old and new in an Oklahoma City restaurant dynasty. His parents helped run the original Sussy’s — […]
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Burger celebration
Oklahoma has a hamburger culture unique to the country, whether it is an El Reno-style onion burger or a Theta or Caesar burger that started at the old Split-T. In honor of Oklahoma’s burger culture, Oklahoma Gazette is sponsoring its first Burger Week Sept. 26-Oct. 2 at 18 participating locations: BlueJ’s Rollin’ Grill, Dust Bowl […]
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Oven fresh
Housed in the 16th Street Plaza District since 2013, Empire Slice House closed the doors at 1734 NW 16th St. and reopened Sept. 26 just a few doors down at 1804 NW 16th St. In its new and more spacious home, the popular New York-style pizzeria is planning a better way to service the dedicated […]
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Family affair
Edgar Devia moved to Oklahoma City 20 years ago from Bogotá, Colombia, in search of a better life for his family. As Devia worked at Mango’s Discotec, he began serving Colombian food on the side, and it became a hit with customers and gave him the confidence in his cooking abilities. He earned a reputation […]