Magnolia Bistro 722 N. Broadway Ave., Suite 100 magnoliabistro405.com 405-673-7550 What works: The étouffée and gumbo have depth of flavor, and the jalapeño cornbread is unique and tasty. What needs work: The shrimp and grits need more acidity. Tip: It’s only open for lunch Monday-Friday. In a corner restaurant in Automobile Alley that’s only open […]
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Downtown Cajun
Building from the success of Midwest City’s Brielle’s Bistro, chef Dwayne Johnson and wife Kaylee have opened a second concept in Automobile Alley, Magnolia Bistro. Located in the former Fit Pig location, 722 N. Broadway Ave., Magnolia Bistro is chef Johnson’s opportunity to expand on the Cajun and Creole offerings from Brielle’s. “At Brielle’s, I […]
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Brielle’s Bistro 9205 NE 23rd St., Midwest City briellesbistro.com 405-259-8473 What works: The meatloaf is moist in the center and crispy on the exterior. What needs work: The étouffée is tasty but leaves peppers and onions chopped. Tip:It serves breakfast all day. Even some of the nicest restaurants in town can deliver technically correct but […]
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The Crawfish Pot offers Cajun favorites in an environment where it’s okay to make a mess
Not only was the po’boy stuffed full of gorgeous, golden shrimp, but they were literally overflowing into a pile on the plate.
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Gazedibles: American dream
Black restaurateurs have worked hard to realize their dreams and bring a wide range of interesting flavors to OKC.
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Popular local seafood restaurant Off the Hook plans second location
Off the Hook Seafood & More is in the process of opening a new location near the airport.
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Norman’s Jax Soul Kitchen is a Creole spot with true grits
Jax Soul Kitchen has the spice needed to compete in the Norman restaurant market.
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“We always get people asking about brunch, so we know there’s lots of interest.”
“We always get people asking about brunch, so we know there’s lots of interest.”
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From frog legs to boudin balls, this Cajun eatery is proud of its menu
It takes some guts to put your opinion of the food in the title of your own restaurant.
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Bacon-Wrapped Cajun Jalapeños
Pick up the Taste of Home: Recipes Across America cookbook at your local bookstore or order online at tasteofhome.com. Taste-test a recipe at home, taken from Recipes Across America: Bacon-Wrapped Cajun Jalapeños by Linda Foreman (field editor), Locust Grove Preparation time: 20 minutes Bake times: 25 minutes 8 large jalapeño peppers 1 package (3 ounces) […]