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Food briefs

Scottie’s Deli closing Oklahoma City’s only from-scratch sandwich shop Scottie’s Deli, 427 NW 23rd St., is closing its doors for good by Saturday. The restaurant owned by Scott Fossett opened in August 2017 with a commitment to make all of its meats and bread in-house. “We strongly believe in the need for a from-scratch deli […]

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Gazedibles: Cured meats

Long before refrigeration, curing meat and cheese — along with pickling vegetables — was the best way to preserve products. Luckily for us, the process also creates more flavor. Check the best selection of charcuterie and cheese plates at these seven restaurants. By Jacob Threadgill with provided and Gazette / file photos Stella Modern Italian […]

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Gazedibles: Trendsetting

The ability to connect with sustainable and local products is becoming more and more important for conscientious diners. Trends point to more restaurants offering mindfully sourced products. These seven businesses are on the forefront of trends. By Jacob Threadgill with provided and Gazette / file photos Urban Agrarian 1235 SW Second St. uaoklahoma.com | 405-231-1919 […]

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Cicchetti-style

One print of art on the second floor of the combination lounge and dining space of Bar Cicchetti — the former Urban Johnnie location in Deep Deuce — depicts a Victorian-era lord in fancy clothes, but it has a tiger for a head. The print next to it depicts a high-class lady with a dog […]

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Italian expansion

The partnership that includes celebrity chef Fabio Viviani and local chef Jonathon Stranger — Osteria — expanded its offerings to midweek lunch and weekend brunch last week, but it’s only the beginning of the expansion between talented chefs. The duo will join with other partners to open Bar Cicchetti in the old Urban Johnnie’s location […]

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