Before the growth explosion in Oklahoma City restaurants, before MAPS 2 and the temporary relocation of the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans, before the national attention for Ludivine and the growing awareness that Oklahoma City was becoming “a thing” on a larger scale, there was Galileo Bar and Grill in The Paseo. The space is now […]
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Heirloom hospitality
Local Italian mainstay Stella recently celebrated its 15th anniversary, but little sister Lorena has been a dream in the making for almost as long. As Stella grew in popularity and set down roots, owner Lori Burson kept her eye on the space next door for over thirteen years. The space was occupied by 1492 New […]
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Slush fund
Pool Bar and Bodega 900 W. Main St. poolbarokc.com 405-982-6900 You won’t find a better place to cool down than Fordson Hotel’s Pool Bar and Bodega. Head over to the West Village for the pool, cabanas and DJs, and stay for the summer cocktails of your dreams. One sip of the Jalapeño Black Cherry Margarita […]
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Ruth’s place
Ruth’s Creole Kitchen 610 NW 23rd St. ruths-creole-kitchen.square.site 405-673-7434 What works: Chef Reuben’s considerable talent shines brightly in this inviting space, and those familiar with authentic New Orleans food will find much to love here. What needs work: The young servers are friendly but inexperienced, so bring a little patience. Tip: Check Ruth’s social media […]
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Paseo personified
Paseo is like a mirage. One wrong turn, and you could miss it entirely. Catch it on a dark night, and you might fail to spot the enduring, endearing details of the district’s Spanish Revival architecture. But in a city bisected by I.M. Pei’s harsh lines, Paseo stands apart with its color, culture and timeless […]
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Fish forward
Kanji Japanese 14600 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Suite G kanjiokc.com 405-493-9471 What works:The nigiri is on par with high-end sushi spots in major metros. What needs work:There’s not much to improve upon here; it’s more about guests understanding the format. This is not your neighborhood quick-serve sushi spot. Tip:Follow Kanji’s social media for announcements about upcoming […]
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Pups welcome
There’s a saying about why dogs love their owners so completely. It’s something along the lines of, “They’re just a part of your world, but to them, you’re the whole world.” That feels a little manipulative, since I’m pretty sure my dog mostly lives for her sixteen comatose couch hours every day. But it is […]
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Oddly good
Jimmy B’s Culinary + Krafted 1225 N. Broadway Ave. jimmybsculinarykrafted.com 405-676-8250 What works: The hospitality, happy hour and patio are top-tier. What needs work: If you don’t order wisely, you can end up with a big bill, though not necessarily a full tummy. Tip: Make a reservation. The restaurant and patio can fill up quickly. […]
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deadCenter Pass Perks
deadCenter has partnered with local businesses across Oklahoma City to create Pass Perks. To unlock exclusive deals at participating locations, just present your physical pass. We rounded up all the food and drink pass perks; more deals are available by checking out deadcenterfilm.org. Abe’s 617 W. Sheridan Ave. instagram.com/abescampsite 405-265-5733 Acai bowls are buy one, […]
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Aloha Aurora
You can’t talk about the current Aurora without a trip down memory lane. When Social Deck + Dining opened in late 2018 in the low-slung building formerly occupied by Chae, it was an immediate hit. Those were heady days in Oklahoma City’s restaurant scene, and Social made a name for itself as both a neighborhood […]