The roots of teriyaki might date to 17th-century Japan, but the modern Mecca for all things teriyaki is Seattle, where over 500 chain and independent shops operate in the metro area. In Japanese, “yaki” translates to “grilled” and “teri” refers to glaze, according to a 1962 entry in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, which corresponds to its […]
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Gazedibles: Fall treats
We’re only a few years away from the season officially changing from being called “fall” to simply “PSL season” due to the runaway success of all things pumpkin spice, especially the namesake pumpkin spice latte. These seven eateries provide the pumpkin spice as well as other fall offerings. By Jacob Threadgill with photos by Alexa […]
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Cantonese fusion
Kwan’s Kitchen 3031 W. Memorial Road kwans.kitchen 405-607-8838 What works:Ambiance envokes China with a European influence, and the white wine curry sauce is divine. What needs work:The salmon was slightly overdone. Tip:The bar pours special Vanessa House lager brewed with ginger and lemongrass. Driving along Memorial Road, locally owned restaurants are few and far between […]
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OKG Sneak Peek: Ned’s Starlite Lounge in NW OKC
Ned’s Starlite Lounge, 7301 N. May Ave., is set to open Sept. 24. Located in the former Nomad II location, the restaurant from veteran operator Ned Shadid (Ned’s Catering) focuses its menu on sandwiches,hamburgers, chicken-fried steak, and more. Appetizers of chicken wings and arancini will please diners along with its retro décor completed with gold wallpaper and lounge […]
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Speedy food
A driveway conversation between friends has developed into a business designed to help families and single people cut out the meal planning and prep time associated with cooking at home. Ashley Myers and Christy Stearns met in graduate school classes in the child development program at University of Central Oklahoma and strengthened their bond while […]
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Fair delicacies
There are many reasons to be one of the hundreds of thousands of people who attend the Oklahoma State Fair during its 11-day run (Sept. 13-23), whether it’s for the rides, performances, bull riding or indulgent food. There are standbys like Dan’s Indian Taco, cheese curds from D&D Concession or any number of funnel cakes […]
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Fishing expedition
Shawn’s Sushi 5612 Northwest Expressway shawnssushi.com 405-792-2211 What works:The service is prompt. What needs work:The overall qualityof the fish is lacking. Tip: It offers a good happy hour at itsbar most evenings. It might come as a surprise, but the case can be made that sushi is now more popular in the United States than […]
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Gazedibles: Tasty bird
Chicken outside the fried variety doesn’t hold a high enough position in the U.S. protein power rankings, but it can be much more flavorful than the sad, dried-out chicken breast that sometimes tops an uninspired salad. We pay tribute to the best non-fried chicken dishes the city has to offer. By Jacob Threadgill Photos by […]
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Upscale dive
Prior to the opening of Good Times, 1234 N. Western Ave., in June, co-owner Claire Hampton admitted that she had some apprehension about its location, which was previously Fat Dog and changed concepts a few times over the years. “The location scared me the most, not if we could execute it well,” Hampton said. “I […]