Red Rooster has existed on the corner of Walker Avenue and 30th Street since 1937, but its transformation into a full-service restaurant focused on organic and local ingredients from its previous life as a dingy dive bar is as clear as the light pouring in through its new large front windows. Well, the glass is […]
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Local eats
Farmers market salad at Local BY: Mark Hancock There are many restaurants in the metro area with a farm-to-fork emphasis, but Local in Norman has taken it to the next level with an aim to create a menu solely based on seasonally available, homegrown produce and meat. Don’t be fooled by its strip mall location; […]
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Bricktown boogie
Here are the keys to enjoying a burger: 1. Don’t put too much crap on it. 2. Eat it. That’s it. I mean, yes, there are burgers piled high with fixings that will blow your mind. But generally, less is more. Which is part of why Bricktown Burgers (300 E. Main St.) is so good. […]
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More faves you crave
Those cucumbers in the fridge are so overripe your finger goes right through them. Baby carrots have grown dry. Kale? You bought kale? Meanwhile, your trash can is full of Styrofoam cartons emblazoned with cartoon logos shilling for all the foods you shouldn’t love but do anyway. So why fight it? If you’re going to […]
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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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Shell game
And how many of those fancy foods do you actually want to eat? Because while caviar and pâté sound quite hoity-toity, the hoi polloi are often less excited when they’re served fish eggs and mashed goose liver. Steak can be fancy, but you can also get it at Denny’s. But lobster? Lobster is fancy. If […]
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OKG 7 sushi rolls to savor
It’s perfect for a quick lunch or a lavish dinner with loved ones. Although we aren’t on the coast, you’ll be surprised by the freshness and deliciousness of sushi stops around the metro. GoGo Sushi Express and Grill 1611 S. I-35 Service Road, Moore 794-3474 Although it’s express service, this spot doesn’t cut corners on […]