Hallacas at Tres Cantina BY: Mark Hancock Ask anyone in Oklahoma, and they’ll tell you where to get the best Mexican food. It wouldn’t be surprising if a Civil War-style battle broke out in the metro over the best salsa or most authentic enchiladas. And while it may be impossible to convince someone else a […]
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Blithe bites
Chef Quinn Carroll with sweet potato pie BY: Mark Hancock Luckily, eateries across the metro cater to these fall foodies and their seasonal sweet tooth cravings. For a pie filling that was once relegated to Thanksgiving Day, pumpkin and pumpkin spice have captured the attention of taste buds, and now people can’t get enough. A […]
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Boss broths
Owners John Vu and Jeff Chanchaleune BY: Mark Hancock When friends, chefs and business partners Jeff Chanchaleune and John Vu visited New York and tasted authentic Japanese ramen noodle soup dishes for the first time, they were hooked. More than that, they were inspired. After years of working in restaurants in Chicago, Portland, Ore. and […]
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Fall fête
Earl’s Rib plate BY: Shannon Cornman There are fancy pins of perfect tablescapes and recipes on Pinterest boards. However, where to start and how to actually pull off a fabulous dinner party is another thing entirely. Thankfully, better than any app or site, the metro is flush with experts and retailers at the ready to […]
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From Lima, with love
Ceviche de Mixto BY: Mark Hancock Prosaic neighborhood aside, Mamaveca is on a very short list of restaurants in Oklahoma serving truly authentic Peruvian cuisine. No sign outside tips you off to that fact other than a lone wind-blown banner; all indications are it’s another Tex-Mex joint. Mamaveca is in a freestanding building that originally […]
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Roll on
Full Moon variety of sushi BY: Mark Hancock Two things important for any sushi restaurants are quality ingredients and a menu that provides variety, and Full Moon Sushi in Norman offers both. Full Moon is relatively small and tucked away on Main Street in Norman, and it has a cozy dining space, which is ideal […]
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Round about
Gourmet Gallery BY: Shannon Cornman As they set up that first day, it never occurred to either of them what the future would entail. Now, they own and operate two gourmet and specialty stores in the metro. “We got corporate orders for Christmas baskets that year, and people actively encouraged us to open a store,” […]
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OKG7 places to shake it up
WSKY Lounge228 NE Second St.wskylounge.com606-7171It’s so much more than a place to toss back an old fashioned or smoke a cigar. There’s a menu boasting some tasty treats that accompanies the lounge. Opt for the hummus tray, caramelized onion dip or ahi tuna lettuce wraps dressed with a wasabi mayo. Watch for chef Ryan Parrott’s […]
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Smokey and the sandwich
The Outlaw BY: Mark Hancock Everybody has one joint they swear is the best barbecue place ever. Sometimes it’s the meat, sometimes it’s the service and sometimes it’s the price. Smokey’s BBQ is all three. Despite a slender, difficult-to-maneuver parking area that should be used as a defensive driving course, Smokey’s is worth the possible […]
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OKG7 game-day stops
Louie’s Grill & Bar301 W. Boyd St., Normanlouies.ehsrg.com366-6291 Hal Smith Restaurant Group has a little something for everyone. In this case, it’s big screens and Golden Tee, a popular golfing arcade game, as well as delicious pub food with a gourmet twist — all at prices that won’t break your pocketbook. Enjoy a brew on […]