Over the past decade, regional food preparations started to become mainstream. Poke, once a Hawaiian specialty, is now one of the fastest-growing restaurant concepts in the country. It joins city-signature dishes like Nashville hot chicken and Minneapolis’ Juicy Lucy cheese-stuffed hamburger among the former regional favorites that can now be found nationwide. Which unique Oklahoma […]
Ned’s Starlite Lounge
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Starlite surprise
Ned’s Starlite Lounge 7301 N. May Ave. nedsstarlitelounge.com 405-242-6100 What works: The chicken-fried steak is tender, and the shrimp and grits are creamy. What needs work: The pork belly needs more caramelizing. Tip:The unique veggie burger patty is also offered on Ned’s Benedict. Even though the interior looks like a snapshot of a lounge from […]
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Gazedibles: Beat the heat
We’re only days away from the temperatures getting to unbearable levels. In this issue dedicated to all things summer, these are seven places that will help you beat the heat. By Jacob Threadgill with photos Gazette / file and provided Poké Loco 14600 N. Pennsylvania Ave. gopokeloco.com | 405-607-0035 Enjoying a nice poke bowl or […]
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Sooner statehood
In honor of Oklahoma’s statehood anniversary later this month (Nov. 16), indulge in the official state meal by getting some of the best renditions of parts of the meal or try to tackle the entire thing every Tuesday. By Jacob Threadgill with photos by Alexa Ace, provided and Gazette / file Cuppies & Joe 727 […]
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Retro modern
Ned’s Starlite Lounge opens at 7301 N. May Ave. this week, and diners will be transported to a vintage 1960s-era eatery with modern conventions, which is the vision of its namesake. Ned Shadid Sr. is the bridge linking old and new in an Oklahoma City restaurant dynasty. His parents helped run the original Sussy’s — […]