Haunted House 7101 Miramar 478-1417 What better time to dine in a haunted mansion than in the month of October? It might be a little spooky, but the food of this longtime, by-reservation-only restaurant will leave you feeling safe and warm. Try the shrimp scampi sautéed with garlic butter, the boneless breast of chicken, the […]
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Mustang ‘Brandy’
Brandy’s Imperial Sundae is an oak-aged imperial porter. Brewmaster Gary Shellman said the name was chosen because of an associated word picture. “Imagine sitting down to a big bowl of ice cream,” Shellman said. “You get a big scoop of vanilla, a big scoop of chocolate and then a brandy topping. That’s the best way […]
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Like a rock
Brad Johnson, executive chef for the Hal Smith Restaurant Group, said the restaurant at Lake Hefner’s East Wharf will open with an updated, modern look. “We’ve made subtle changes to bring the look from 1999 to 2012,” he said. “Much will be the same. The bar is still in the center and the exhibition kitchen […]
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You say ‘neck-o,’ I say ‘knee-ko’
Sushi is not about raw fish. I mean, it is, sometimes, but it’s also about artistry and skill. The best sushi combines excellent flavor with immaculate presentation and perfect construction. It should not be a shock to anyone who has dined in Oklahoma City that all this can be found at Sushi Neko. I’m never […]
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OKG7 comfort-food fixes
Yukon Super Buffet 1105 Garth Brooks, Yukon 354-2088 It’s not hard to find comfort in an all-you-can-eat buffet. Yukon Super Buffet offers mostly Chinese dishes, with a few Japanese and American side items. Get your grub on with seafood, crab legs, salmon, salads and fresh fruit. The Mongolian grill is fun, too; the customer chooses […]
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OKG7 Norman noshes
The Library Bar & Grill 607 W. Boyd, Norman 366-7465 Grab a Left Hand Sawtooth or get fancy with some Lindemans Framboise, to name just a couple of the many brews on tap. Munch on appetizers like chips and salsa or hot pretzels, or enjoy a full dinner: pizzas, sandwiches or salads. Happy hour runs […]
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Seasonal selections
Many area restaurants use the equinoxes and solstices as inspiration for what Jonathan Krell, executive chef at Stella Modern Italian Cuisine, 1201 N. Walker, calls “a change of palate scenery.” He is among a number of city chefs planning fall menus right now; most will change in late September. “The primary reason to change menus […]
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OKG7 spots in the Asian District
Mr. Pho 1133 N.W. 23rd 525-7692 Obviously the pho is delicious, but you’d be remiss if you didn’t try the Vietnamese vermicelli bowls. The charbroiled shrimp vermicelli (bun tom nuong) is fresh and full of flavor. Start the meal with the shrimp roll, which comes complete with house-made peanut sauce for dipping. Pho Lien Hoa […]
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OKG7 just-open restaurants to try
Tacos el Primo 5603 S. Pennsylvania 681-2579 If you’ve got a hankering for tacos or burritos that are muy authentico, make a stop at this new spot. Not in the mood for traditional Mexican fare? Opt for the corn dog. It stays open until 9 p.m., so this taqueria is the perfect option for a […]
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Bellissimo
Credit: Mark Hancock What do Tori Amos and Gov. Mary Fallin have in common? According to Bellini’s website, both have dined at the upscale Italian bistro. Name-dropping doesn’t end with these ladies: Mick Jagger and Sir Paul McCartney also have visited the restaurant. It’s a ritzy joint in a classy neighborhood. Located in the Waterford […]