BY: Heather Brown Back in the day, Interurban was the popular streetcar people-mover between Oklahoma City and Norman. The system eventually went away as cars and highways took over transportation needs. Norman’s Interurban station survived and was transformed into a restaurant in 1976. Since then, the locally owned and operated eatery has grown to three […]
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Beans on ice
<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US” lang=”EN-US”> The best way to continue to enjoy your coffee addiction throughout the worst part of summer is to buy iced coffees. But all iced coffees are not created equal. That’s chiefly because the one thing sure to ruin that delicious goodness is pouring hot coffee over ice. Congratulations! You now have […]
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OKG7 watering holes
Margarita Island & Cantina8135 N.W. 10thmargaritaislandokc.com603-2850 A fellow Gazetteer likes the libations of Margarita Island. Import and domestic beer and mixed drinks — frozen and on the rocks — abound. There’s a patio, smoking is allowed inside and you won’t want to miss the fire pit. Junior’s2601 Northwest Expresswayjuniorsokc.com848-5597 This iconic Oklahoma City haunt has […]
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Beverly fills
Chicken in the Rough BY: Mark Hancock When I moved back to Oklahoma City after a decade-long absence, I was bummed to see that Beverly’s Pancake House, across from Penn Square Mall, was gone. I felt a longing in my heart that only the words of ’80s hair-metal band Cinderella could describe accurately: “You don’t […]
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Moore, please
By: Shannon Cornman While many are open for business, they face a host of obstacles getting people back in because of consistently congested traffic, closed roads and a general misunderstanding about what places have been forced to shut down. Customers are the lifeblood for hyper-local establishments without the benefit of a huge corporation behind them. […]
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OKG7 novel menus
Bistro38 Thai Green Cuisine2903 N.W. 36thbistro38.com948-2788 Thai food is delicious, and it might just be the perfect meal for a warm summer day. Try the seasonal dishes that include fruit, such as Bistro38’s papaya salad or sliced mango with traditional sticky rice. The teriyaki salmon with a side of greens is a good choice, too. […]
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Kitchen aid
Chef Rick Bayless By: Shannon Cornman Growing up in Oklahoma City, Rick Bayless never thought much about twisters. “I was very accustomed to tornadoes,” said the renowned chef. “As a kid, we thought of them as sort of funny things, where there would be some sort of big storm that came through this time every […]
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OKG7 kid-friendly food stops
Hideaway Pizza901 N. Broadwayhideawaypizza.com796-7777 Start with the famous fried mushrooms; they’re always served piping hot with ranch for dipping. The pesto bruschetta is a delicious blend of tomatoes, onions, fresh basil and olive oil. If you mean business, attempt The Mob Boss pizza loaded with sausage, pepperoni, salami and smoked bacon. Chelino’s Mexican Restaurant1331 Alameda, […]
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OKG7 Moore places to eat
Harry Bear’s All American Grill2113 Riverwalk Drive, Mooreharrybears.com799-2327 Harry Bear’s menu is packed with amazing dishes. Try the pickle-o’s, which are pickle slices breaded and deep-fried, before moving on to the Indian taco, a house favorite. The fry bread is hand-rolled and covered with ranch-style beans, house-made spicy chili and all the fixin’s. Dessert is […]
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Papa of pizza
By: Shannon Cornman Isn’t it funny how some restaurants become “our” restaurants? There are destination spots, places we go because we’re willing to travel for the food. And there are places that are convenient and close. And if you’re lucky, sometimes you will find both at once. For the people of Bethany, there is Papa […]