Breakfast should always be an occasion. When someone suggests I start my day with cereal, that person becomes dead to me. True, the mornings I rush off to work, I tend to find myself making breakfast out of a Coca-Cola and a candy bar. But I try to give that meal the respect it deserves, […]
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OKG7 spots to take Mom
Musashi’s Japanese Steakhouse4315 N. Westernmusashis.com602-5623 You can never go wrong with sushi. From noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, rolls are half off when you order a grilled entree more than $35. Don’t leave without trying some of the hibachi-style fried rice. Oh, and Mom will get a free dessert! The Melting Pot4 E. Sheridanmeltingpot.com235-1000 Mom […]
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OKG7 places to drink and dine
Cafe Nova4308 N. Westerncafenovaokc.com525-6682 If you haven’t tried them yet, get the gourmet tots — packed with cheddar, Parmesan and ham. They’re served alongside house-made ranch, and it’s only natural to grab a Sierra Nevada to wash it down. Full Moon Sushi and Bistro326 E. Main, Normanfullmoonsushi.com701-1800 One can’t go wrong with sushi, especially when […]
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OKG7 eats in Edmond
Flatire Burgers318 E. Ayers, Edmondflatireburgers.com359-2006 Start with the fried pickles or ranchero salsa and chips. As for the burgers, get creative with the Havana Burger, which comes with grilled ham, cheese, salami, pickles and chipotle mayo. Skipping meat? Try the portobello shroom burger. It has balsamic marinated portobello, sautéed spinach, tomato, onion and herbed goat […]
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OKG7 places to imbibe and dine
Royal Bavaria3401 S. Sooner, Mooreroyal-bavaria.com 799-7666 An authentic German restaurant that’s also a brewery sounds like a great idea, doesn’t it? That’s because it is. Duh. Check out its menu online for a ton of foods you can’t pronounce but will surely enjoy. Wash it all down with King’s Gold, a traditional Munich lager, or […]
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OKG7 smooth[ie] operators
Nutrition Revolution9101 S. Western214-478-2247 “Tastes like you are cheating” is the aptly worded slogan for this smoothie and tea bar. Not only does it offer $1 off its menu during happy hour, but you can take part in the Fit Club, which hosts various activities throughout the week to help get those calories burning. Tao […]
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OKG7 sushi stops
The Sushi Bar1201 N.W. 178th, Edmond285-8484 For dinner, start with the crab cakes, served with sesame dressing and avocado relish. As for the rolls, try the Old Fashioned: tempura sweet potatoes with avocados and a sour cream and onion sauce. Another must-try is the OMG — tempura shrimp, salmon, crab, avocado, cucumber and fried stuffed […]
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OKG7 munchies on May Avenue
Falcone’s Pizzeria & Deli 6705 N. May242-2222 This little nook provides a busy-road respite and is packed with tasty pizza, calzones and big bowls of pasta. By yourself? Grab a few slices and a fresh cannoli for a little Italian feast. Falcone’s also has a deli case full of fresh meats and cheeses that can […]
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Rising from the ashes
Credit: Mark Hancock On Jan. 11, a blaze fed by 60 mph winds raced across the roof of Golden Phoenix. Oklahoma City firefighters brought the fire under control, but not before enough damage was done to halt the restaurant’s operation, along with the adjoining Asian grocery. Personally supervising the reconstruction contracting, owner Larry Lee reopened […]