For a lot of Americans, their first experience with sake probably looked something like this: a small ceramic carafe arrives at the table of a neighborhood sushi restaurant, steaming hot, accompanied by tiny cups. There is nothing wrong with that. But there is a whole lot more out there. “They’re missing out on sake’s premium […]
Food & Drink
Posted inFood Features
All Things Pumpkin in OKC
The official beginning of fall used to be the fall equinox, but since 2004, when Starbucks rolled out their version of the pumpkin spice latte nationwide, the frothy beverage is now the true harbinger of cooler weather, football and sweater season. Clarity Coffee was the first local coffee shop to offer an elevated version in […]
Posted inGazedibles
“Chai These”
As overcast days pick up frequency and layers of clothing begin to increase, that regular drip coffee or cappuccino is feeling less and less festive. The combined flavors of chai, cinnamon and clove are a perfect fit for settling into the season while simultaneously scratching that caffeine itch. Whether plain, dirty, traditional or trendy, OKC […]
Posted inFood Features
Something Special
There’s something particularly satisfying about discovering a restaurant that pleases everyone at the table. The person craving breakfast, the one who always orders enchiladas and the devoted taco enthusiast can all find exactly what they’re looking for. Better still, they can enjoy it in a setting that feels like a special occasion without requiring one. […]
Posted inFood Features
Rumble’s Tummy
When the Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the first home game of the 2026-27 season on Thursday, Oct. 22, guests at Paycom Center had more than basketball to look forward to. This season’s food and beverage offerings are rooted in Oklahoma traditions and reflect just how far Oklahoma City’s food scene has come over the last […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Earl’s Rib Palace Reopens One Year After Fire
Earl’s Rib Palace has reopened its longtime Reno Avenue restaurant, nearly one year after a fire caused extensive damage and forced the Oklahoma City barbecue spot to close. The restaurant reopened Monday, Oct. 26, at 4414 W. Reno Ave., following a yearlong rebuilding effort. A fire on Oct. 17, 2025, caused major roof and structural […]
Posted inGazedibles
Soup Season
We are (fingers crossed) at the end of a long, hot summer, and while we are rolling into Spooky Season, it’s also the time of year when soup starts to feel like a perfect match for the weather. Of course it’s a year-round option, but it just sounds better in the fall and winter. And […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Cafe Convert
I’m a pretty positive person, or at least I like to think so. But for some reason, I had a blind spot around the Summer Moon coffee shop when it first opened. I’d heard about its signature Moon Milk and thought it sounded gimmicky and odd. For whatever reason, I was anti-Summer Moon—or at least […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Steeped in Spooky
If ghosts haunt downtown Oklahoma City, they apparently have excellent table manners. This fall, The National, Autograph Collection Downtown OKC debuts its newest seasonal offering inside the soaring Great Hall. The aptly named Trick-or-Tea has all the sumptuous touches guests expect from afternoon tea at The National, but feels more playful and less formal than […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Good Taste
Now in its 10th year, Design Appétit has become as much about the food as it is about interior design. The annual fundraiser pairs designers and chefs to create unforgettable dining environments and extraordinary culinary moments through tastings, curated menus and intimate dining experiences. Chefs share equal billing with designers, and the talent on display […]