Please, help yourself to some salt. I cannot guarantee an unbiased review of Steve’s Rib, because I know for a fact that I am biased. What I’ll try to do here is be fair and accept your critique of that fairness. No, I don’t hold a financial stake in Steve’s Rib, nor do I have […]
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Raw talent
They move to the “anti-griddle,” a flattop made for freezing on contact, rather than heating, on which dollops of nut-based “butter” and “cream” are chilled into icecream “omelets.” This isn’t happening on the Food Network or in one of the exotic eateries of New York or Los Angeles. It’s happening right here in Oklahoma City, […]
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OKG7 new places to please your palate
Evelyn’s Asian Table 5934 N.W. 122nd 728-1949 Don’t be fooled by the Golden Dragon sign displayed on the building. Chef Evelyn grew up in the Philippines, with stints in Malaysia, and her menu reflects those countries, as well as Thailand, China and Korea. Start with fried tofu ($3.95 for five) or lumpia, the snack similar […]
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Delicious rivalry
The first thing I think of when people ’round these here parts start talking about “bedlam” is: “Oh, my dear, sweet Flying Spaghetti Monster! Won’t you all shut up about football/ basketball/golf/frolf/track and field/ that game where you try and get a ring over the top of the bottle to win a prize?” The second […]
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Holy guacamole
Everyone has their go-to Mexican restaurant. As is the case with coffee shops, bars and TV shows, you’ll be hard-pressed to convert true regulars once they’ve settled into their comfortable routine. But against all odds, after hearing from friend after friend about Abel’s Mexican Restaurant, I discovered it was well worth the trip out of […]
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Alfresco alcohol
If you’ve grown weary of those and the “little four” — Malbec, Pinot Grigio, Riesling and Shiraz — maybe it’s time to indulge your inner wine nerd. Restaurants are incorporating some delicious options by the glass. Best thing? You can enjoy them right on your favorite patio. Ever have a Grenache-Cabernet blend? What about a […]
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OKG7 places to munch with your matriarch
Deep fork Wood Grill & Seafood 5418 N. Western 848-7678 On Sunday, delight in a three-course prix fixe extravaganza ($35). First you’ll have the choice of salad or soup, ranging from greens in a cider-Dijon vinaigrette dressing to tomato-crab bisque. The burgeoning second course boasts options of steak Benedict (Who doesn’t love a hollandaise?), a […]
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OKG 7 buffets to get your grub on
Sinbad Mediterranean Cuisine & Buffet 5801 Northwest Expressway 773-3663 If you show up Monday-Thursday, you’ll get a delicious buffet ($9.95 lunch, $11.95 dinner) of fresh-made Mediterranean fare. Friday evening and all day Saturday you’ll get the super buffet ($12.95), which boasts an almost insurmountable amount of food. Try the falafel, saffron rice and lamb shank. […]
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Hoagie heaven
There are sandwiches, and then there are sandwiches. There are the kind my mom used to make, or have us make for ourselves. Loaf bread, Oscar Mayer cold cuts, cheese and mayo or mustard or — hold onto your hat — both. Technically, that’s a sandwich. It will sustain you, but unless you are coming […]
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Potable patios
The metro has many great patios, but a few have distinctive views, features or drinks worth mentioning. One of the best views of the city’s newly enlarged skyline can be had from Bossa Nova, the Midtown rooftop patio of Cafe do Brasil, 440 N.W. 11th. Relax and enjoy the signature drink of Brazil, the caipirinha […]