The spice of the kufta leaches into the sauce, countering the mild bitterness. It’s a symphony of textures and flavors. Like many great dishes, it’s easy to eat and fun to ponder.
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Cover Story: HOT HEADS! Local tastebuds yearn for burn
There is such a thing as “too hot,” but that doesn’t stop metro residents from seeking out the city’s spiciest dishes. After showing off his fish tanks, greenhouses and the rows where vegetables will soon begin breaking through the ground, Russell Cox reopened his tiny general store near the gated entrance of Tilapia Garden Farms. […]
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Couscous Cafe brings culinary treasures of Morocco and the Mediterranean to OKC
Couscous Cafe has expanded its square footage but continues serving delicious exotic cuisine.
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No gyros allowed
Sorry, you delicious melange of beef and lamb, shaved thin and crisped on a spit. Some days, I want to expand my options. I’m obsessed with doing so at Nunu’s Mediterranean Cafe & Market, 3131 W. Memorial Road. Nunu’s is the rare Mediterranean spot in Oklahoma City that does not serve a gyro. But if […]
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On top of Ol’ Gyro
Kabob Plate Photo: Mark Hancock Maybe this is a gross overgeneralization, but sometimes the landscape of quick and easy local lunch eateries can look like a barren, apocalyptic wasteland littered with the famished skeletons of the lucky few who died in the first wave of destruction. In other words, if a hungry businessperson wants food […]
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Holding out for a gyro
Basil Mediterranean Cafe is a friendly place. The staff takes the time to describe each dish and even makes recommendations based on your preferences. The restaurant is spacious and has a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. It’s set up almost like a fast-food joint, a look that is matched by its brisk service. It’s probably best […]
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Explore the Mediterranean
Future site of Istanbul By: Mark Hancock Diners soon will have more metro Mediterranean options. Rashid Ayare and Mehmet Karyaldiz, owners of Couscous Cafe, 6165 N. May, will open Istanbul near the end of June. The Turkish-cuisine restaurant will be in the former Taste of Egypt location at 3604 N. May. Istanbul will fill a […]
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FOOD & DRINK
Best Mediterranean restaurant ZORBA’S MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE & BAR 6014 N. May This marks the fourth consecutive win for Zorba’s, and it’s easy to understand why with its hummus, gyros and grilled skewers. Everything is packed with authentic flavors, and the service is always exceptional. On the weekends, enjoy watching traditional belly and Flamenco dancers while […]
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FOOD & DRINK
Best Mediterranean restaurant ZORBA’S MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE & BAR 6014 N. May This marks the fourth consecutive win for Zorba’s, and it’s easy to understand why with its hummus, gyros and grilled skewers. Everything is packed with authentic flavors, and the service is always exceptional. On the weekends, enjoy watching traditional belly and Flamenco dancers while […]
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Travel plans
In fact, at Travel by Taste Deli and Market, 4818 N. MacArthur Blvd., you can keep your voyage for delicacies within the Oklahoma City limits. Tucked away in the Warr Acres Shopping Plaza, this culturally sound spot has been in business since 1997, when owner Parviz Rezaian (pictured) opened it. The establishment is split in […]