Guests are invited to celebrate international culture and the contribution of women with Raindrop Turkish House at an International Women’s Day event with a special evening of food and education. Take part in a traditional Turkish dinner accompanied by a presentation by Dr. Kay Martin, CEO of Francis Tuttle Technology Center. Dr. Martin will be […]
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OKG7 Eat: Eastside eats
A Family Affair Restaurant 1742 NE 23rd St. afamilyaffairrestaurant.com 427-1919 A Family Affair makes anyone coming in off the street feel like a cherished member of the household with plate after plate of every classic bit of soul food known to man. The buffet ($10.30) is packed with catfish, collard greens, fried chicken, smothered pork […]
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Don’t pho around
Photo: Mark Hancock It can be soul-soothing to savor a big bowl of rich broth flecked with scallions and mounds of snow-white rice noodles. Meat choices abound with choices that range from brisket to tripe. Load your bowl with crispy bean sprouts, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, rip some green basil and toss it […]
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Veggie brunch
The Morning Glory at The Wedge Photo: Mark Hancock However, for vegetarians or vegans, brunch options can be sparse. Who wants to shell out good money for leafy green vegetables, fruit and cheap bubbles mixed with orange juice? With good reason, vegetarians are often skeptical about brunch. A few metro restaurants have a long-term commitment […]
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Hot and cool
The ancient method of tandoori baking and cooking can be traced back to India’s nomadic tribes, where ovens or pits were dug into the ground to cook food. The tandoor is also affectionately known as a sanjha choolha, which means “a common cooking place, a community oven.” In India, as the sun set and temperatures […]
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Peruvian purview
Ceviche mixto Photo: Shannon Cornman Are Peruvian people crazy-fat? I know, I know, it’s unfair to stereotype an entire nation of people, but as a crazy-fat guy, I feel compelled to ask. See, every Peruvian restaurant I go to keeps serving me this delicious food, and I think, “Oh, I’ll just eat a little bit,” […]
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Guernsey Park restaurant kicks off a new monthly event, BRKFAST Social, on Saturday. The restaurant will showcase two of our favorite things: brunch and day parties. Hosted by Lerato Maunatlala, Bertille Sefolosha and Ciara Amir, the food portion of the event will feature a new menu for customers to peruse. The brunch is from 11 […]
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Cheap eats
Stop in at Grand House Asian Bistro, 2701 North Classen Blvd., for its sumptuous lunch special. This delightful Chinese bistro offers a variety of combos, including sweet and sour chicken, vegetable lo mein, fried rice and an egg roll. All this for $5 is a good deal indeed. Walk in to the brand-new Sheesh Mahal, […]
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OKG7 Eat: Winning in Windsor
Smokey’s BBQ and Diner 2410 N. Portland Ave. smokeysbbqokc.com 948-2001 To quote the 1980 horror flick Motel Hell, “Meat’s meat, and a man’s gotta eat.” Regarded as one of the best BBQ joints on the northwest side of OKC, its meaty menu is filled with ribs, pulled pork, brisket and hot links. Take in every […]
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Traffic pattern
Photo: Shannon Cornman For those winging their way into the Wiley Post Airport, there’s a little diner called Annie Okie’s Runway Cafe, 5915 Phillip J. Rhoads Ave. If you’ve landed for a brief refueling on your way to the next little airport, it’s an easy place to stop and grab a bite before your next […]