Black Walnut 100 NE Fourth St. 405-445-6273 blackwalnutokc.com 405-228-8386 What works: The branzino has cripsy skin and delicate balance of flavor between saffron couscous and lobster broth. What needs work: The pappardelle was overcooked and drowning in sauce. Tip: The pappardelle was overcooked and drowning in sauce. Sandwiched between his two other restaurants, Chef Andrew […]
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Food Issue: Building community
In honor of Black History Month, OKC Black Eats has organized a selection of black-owned restaurants in the Oklahoma City metro area together for a monthlong celebration designed to build community and study economic development. Apollo Woods founded OKC Black Eats in 2017 and has watched the marketing organization grow in the intervening years so […]
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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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No allegiance
Along Walnut Avenue in Deep Deuce, chef Andrew Black is asking diners to trust in his and his staff’s expertise to take a leap of faith for a unique dining experience at Grey Sweater—the third restaurant concept Black co-owns and oversees, all three connected to The Maywood apartments. Grey Sweater, 100 NE Fourth St., is […]
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Gazedibles: Fresh concepts
Can you believe we are almost halfway through 2019? Plenty of new concepts opened in Oklahoma City this year. Here are seven of the best. By Jacob Threadgill with photos Gazette / file and provided Birra Birra Craft Pizzeria 1316 W. Memorial Road, Suite 102 birrabirrapizzeria.com | 405-607-0060 This new Chisholm Creek offering is much […]
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ALCOHOLMANAC Gazedibles: All seasons
We are in a weird season in Oklahoma right now when it can be both warm and cold in the same week. We have you covered with seasonal drinks that can hit the spot, depending on the temperature outside. By Jacob Threadgill with photos by Alexa Ace and provided Barkeep Supply 1121 N. Walker Ave. […]