Poe Bouyz House 3500 Interstate 35 Service Road instagram.com/poebouyzhouse 405-458-0556 What works:The bread used for its titular sandwiches has a crunchy exterior and pillowy-soft interior. What needs work:The gumbo misses the opportunity for added flavor, and the sandwich was dry. Tip:The restaurant is closed Sundays and Mondays. The most interesting-looking restaurant in Oklahoma City is […]
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Downtown Cajun
Building from the success of Midwest City’s Brielle’s Bistro, chef Dwayne Johnson and wife Kaylee have opened a second concept in Automobile Alley, Magnolia Bistro. Located in the former Fit Pig location, 722 N. Broadway Ave., Magnolia Bistro is chef Johnson’s opportunity to expand on the Cajun and Creole offerings from Brielle’s. “At Brielle’s, I […]
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Seafood staple
Pearl’s Oyster Bar5641 N. Classen Blvd. pearlsokc.com 405-848-8008 What works:Crawfish étouffée had plenty of spice and depth of seafood flavor. What needs work:The seared tuna was not prepared correctly. Tip:Lunch service is faster than most counter-service restaurants. Since moving to Oklahoma City from Mississippi last year, I’ve been on a quest to find a great […]
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Hal Smith Restaurant Group transforms a haphazard vision into an auspicious victory
Legacy Grill, formerly Kd’s Southern Cuisine, continues its Southern focus with comfort food favorites.
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Norman’s Jax Soul Kitchen is a Creole spot with true grits
Jax Soul Kitchen has the spice needed to compete in the Norman restaurant market.