If you’ve already started stressing over Christmas dinner, you can stop now. These seven metro restaurants are open on Christmas Day and offer respite in the form of delicious food that you didn’t cook. Rally Kitchen + Bar 542 S. University Blvd., Norman nounhotel.com/dining/rally-kitchen-bar 405-857-8575 This Noun Hotel restaurant’s Crimson Christmas! dinner includes four courses […]
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French connection
Three words made La Baguette Bistro’s Michel Buthion leave France for Oklahoma in 1979. “A wild woman,” he said. Buthion made life-changing connections when students from Oklahoma University visited France during a summer exchange program. Later, when he and a friend were traveling from Paris to Singapore, the pair decided to take a detour to […]
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Thanks to-go
It’s widely believed that nothing beats a holiday meal cooked by a loved one who has spent hours or even days before a holiday lovingly basting turkeys and sprinkling fried onions over green bean casserole. But we know that the best holiday meal is one that your father, auntie or cousin didn’t have to cook […]
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Supreme sushi
AKAI 1801 Wheeler St. akaisushi.us WHAT WORKS: Protein, protein and more protein. From fish to chicken and beef, it’s clear AKAI knows what it’s doing when it comes to the meatier things in life. WHAT NEEDS WORK: Some of the tables are quite small, which makes taste-testing multiple dishes a bit of a puzzle. TIP: […]
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Neighborhood bar
Oklahoma City is no stranger to restaurant closures lately. The past few years have proved a rocky landscape for the local restaurant scene, and food lovers across the metro have said goodbye to many of their favorite concepts. But not every closure is an ending. Midtown regulars and French food afficionados may have noticed the […]
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Perle of the Skirvin
Perle Mesta The Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City 1 Park Ave. skirvinhilton.com/perle-mesta 405-272-3040 What works: While the food might be the star of the show, the drink menu holds its ownWhat needs work: A menu with as much intrigue as this one deserves a dessert menu with more than one option.Tip: Maximize the full potential of […]
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Gazedibles: Ghoulish atmosphere
One of the best things about Halloween and the beginning of the cozy season is the vibes — spooky surprises, sweet treats and cozy comforts await you at every turn. And these metro hangouts offer a little bit of both. By Brittany Pickering with provided and Gazette / file photos Good for a Few 1705 […]
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Roll with it
Egg rolls have many sizes, variations and fillings, yet are always a dependable comfort food. June 10 is National Egg Roll Day and here are seven places to snag one (or all of them) to celebrate. Taste Of Soul 405-677-5820 • 4605 SE 29th St. facebook.com/tasteofsouleggroll Fusion egg rolls have become all the rage in […]
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Piece of pie
Pizza is a timeless cuisine ideal for any celebration, consolation or easy meal. Its beauty is in its simplicity, whether your choice of pie is deep dish, wood-fired, New York style, Neapolitan or even the disgraced Hawaiian. This is a love letter to every pizza out there. The Saucee Sicilian (405) 493-9023 • 1807 N. […]
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Gazedibles: Taco … Friday?
Much like St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco De Mayo has become more of an American drinking holiday than the rightful celebration of Mexico’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Luckily, Oklahoma is no stranger to the vibrant flavors that come from Mexico. Whether you’re looking to pay homage to history […]