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Cicchetti-style

One print of art on the second floor of the combination lounge and dining space of Bar Cicchetti — the former Urban Johnnie location in Deep Deuce — depicts a Victorian-era lord in fancy clothes, but it has a tiger for a head. The print next to it depicts a high-class lady with a dog […]

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Nichols perspective

En Croûte 6460 Avondale Drive encrouteokc.com 405-607-6100 405-228-8386 What works: Omelets and seafood cioppino are great while beef bourguignon is the best deal. What needs work: The chicken is oversalted, which is better than the alternative. Tip: Check out half-priced cheese plates on Monday. The joint kitchen is where sister restaurants En Croûte and St. […]

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Italian expansion

The partnership that includes celebrity chef Fabio Viviani and local chef Jonathon Stranger — Osteria — expanded its offerings to midweek lunch and weekend brunch last week, but it’s only the beginning of the expansion between talented chefs. The duo will join with other partners to open Bar Cicchetti in the old Urban Johnnie’s location […]

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Dynamic duo

One of Oklahoma City’s most anticipated restaurants — Osteria OKC — a partnership between local chef Jonathon Stranger and celebrity chef Fabio Viviani opened to the public Nov. 17 in Nichols Hills after months of delays that were no fault of the owners. Stranger and Viviani have known each other in passing for years, another […]

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Charcoal-kissed

Early in his career, chef Jonathon Stranger admits that he was caught up in the quest for accolades. He certainly received them while developing fine dining concepts Ludivine and The R&J Lounge and Supper Club before branching out with new ventures En Croûte and St. Mark’s Chop Room & Bar. As he has gotten older, […]

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