By: Mark Hancock I saw many sights in Paris — ancient churches and modern art and entire shops that only sold cheese. But one of the best things I did was sit at an outdoor cafe, order a Coke and just watch the world walk by. Oklahoma City, I tell you now that you don’t […]
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Positively posh
By: Mark Hancock The first clue you’re entering a ritzy establishment is the high-dollar iron parked in Legend’s lot. Spotted when I went were a sleek Mercedes-Benz, new Cadillac and late-model Corvette. The tables in this iconic Norman restaurant are small and seating a tad cramped, but relatively comfortable overall. Fresh flowers graced a baby […]
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No reservations
By: Mark Hancock In middle and high school, I was active in Native American extracurricular activities, mostly because I thought it would look good on my transcripts. I was even named Native American Prince in some sort of assembly when I was a ninth-grader at Northwest Classen High School. It should have been a proud […]
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Modern Italiano
When a menu gets fancy, it can throw a guy. I’ll be the first to admit that my experience with Italian food as a kid was pretty much jarred marinara sauce, ground beef and noodles. Even now, when somebody says Italian food, I get a clear image of spaghetti and meatballs. So when somebody mentions […]
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Bar none
In the wilds of Edmond, there is a sushi bar by the name of … The Sushi Bar. Yeah, I know. But really, it’s not like the other sushi restaurants in the metro are so creative either. Tokyo? Sushi Neko? Shawn’s Sushi? I mean, as long as you get the idea of the cuisine it […]
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Artistic appetite
If you’re looking for good Italian food with a little something extra, make a trip to Italian Jim’s Restaurant in downtown Edmond. Not only can you enjoy a nice meal, but you can watch as master glass artists create amazing pieces of artwork. Owner Chris McGahan moved the eatery and adjoining glass studio from Yukon […]
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Thai-ed up
Credit: Shannon Cornman Thai food scares me a bit. See, I have a fair idea what a cheeseburger is supposed to taste like, even though there are endless variations. And I’ve had enough spaghetti in my time to identify the good from the bad. I have eaten and enjoyed some Thai food, but I’m nowhere […]
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Midtown medley
Credit: Mark Hancock There’s no easy way to describe Foodies. I’m talking about the Asian-American diner in Midtown, not people who are persnickety about food. Foodies is a tiny eatery that probably seats 20, if everyone packs in. It’s in a building that was formerly a gyro shop and a purveyor of Jamaican food, among […]
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Faves you crave
You knew it wasn’t going to be good when you ordered. You knew it wasn’t going to be good when you started shoveling it in your mouth. And you’ll remember how bad it was when you’re awake in the middle of the night with an intense need to visit the bathroom. Fast-food is the worst. […]
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OKG7 more Gazette staff faves
Paseo Grill2909 Paseopaseogrill.com601-1079 Our editor-in-chief, Phil Bacharach, is particular about more than punctuation. “I love the Paseo Grill. For one, it’s cozy and intimate without being creepy. More important, the food is excellent — a middle ground between gourmet and comfort fare. I’m partial to the salmon and steaks, but the fried green bean appetizer […]