Long before refrigeration, curing meat and cheese — along with pickling vegetables — was the best way to preserve products. Luckily for us, the process also creates more flavor. Check the best selection of charcuterie and cheese plates at these seven restaurants. By Jacob Threadgill with provided and Gazette / file photos Stella Modern Italian […]
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Gazedibles: Date night
Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday this year, so it is likely that many restaurants are already booked up that day, but it is always worth a shot. Even if you aren’t celebrating on the 14th, these seven restaurants make a great date night any day of the year. By Jacob Threadgill with provided and […]
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Food Issue: In good spirits
It wasn’t so long ago when Oklahoma bartenders had to go to great lengths to tap into the nation’s ever-expanding array of specialty bitters, mixers and bar tools while also being stifled by the state’s strict and confusing blue laws. Barkeep Supply has stepped in to allow the metro’s more ambitious mixologists to explore more […]
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Gazedibles: Bounty of bubbles
Whether it’s technically champagne or sparkling wine, there’s no better way to celebrate the upcoming new year and the revelatory spirit of the holiday season than a glass (or bottle) of some bubbly. These seven spots have plenty of bubbly options. By Jacob Threadgill with provided and Gazette / file photos The Merret 6464 Avondale […]
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COVER Review culture
Whether the platform is Google, Yelp, Facebook or Travel Advisor, the public-facing digital billboard for businesses is now its rating out of five stars. The influence of online reviews is growing. Yelp, which was founded in 2004, crossed its 100 millionth review in 2016 and is already currently over 190 million reviews, according to Julie […]
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Midtown move
Ludivine 320 NW 10th St. ludivineokc.com 405-778-6800 What works: Ora King salmon and all things chimichurri highlight the confluence of salt, acid and fat. What needs work: The pesto lagged behind other pasta preparations. Tip:Check out the Monday lunch burger deal. The biggest challenge for Ludivine owner and chef Russ Johnson as he moved the […]
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Gazedibles: Summer seasonal
Summer is peak time for produce and inventive menus across the city. These seven restaurants have had fun with food trends and local ingredients to create some memorable seasonal menu additions. by Jacob Threadgill with photos by Jacob Threadgill and provided The Hutch 6437 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills hutchokc.com | 405-842-1000 Poke has officially become […]
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Brunch addition
With a commitment to farm-fresh ingredients, the Ludivine dinner menu is famous for changing by the day, but the debut of its Sunday brunch menu allows diners to pick favorites around a set selection of entrees with slight seasonal tweaks. Chef Russ Johnson said the restaurant has received many requests for brunch since opening in […]
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Cover: Chefs and restaurateurs combat the grueling nature of the industry
Chefs and restaurateurs combat the grueling nature of the industry.
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Top Gun-themed pop-up bar flies high April 23 in Bricktown
“And my favorite is the MiG-28. In the movie, the MiG-28s are actually just F-5E Tiger IIs painted black and given a Soviet-esque red star,” he said. “So the MiG-28 cocktail is an Aviation with black food coloring.”