Sandwich at Pelotón BY: Shannon Cornman To say that it’s cozy is an understatement, but Steve and Leslie Schlegel know about maximizing space. They did, after all, manage to build the thriving bicycle business out of a tiny, four-employee shop at Southwest 59th Street and Western Avenue into the two-location shop on Automobile Alley that […]
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Stir the melting pot
La Brasa ceviche BY: Shannon Cornman Six years ago, while he enjoyed Peruvian rotisserie-style chicken from Pio Pio in New York, he decided he wanted to feature Peruvian cuisine at a restaurant. Six years, a successful deli and nightclub, a lot of research and a chance encounter with a Peruvian chef later, and Vu’s dream, […]
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We are the Champion
It didn’t have anything to do with an earthquake. It had to do with a mobile food truck that officially got its license. “I just kind of had a knack for cooking,” said Todd Woodruff, owner and general manager of Waffle Champion. He had been the sous chef at Cheever’s Cafe when the mobile truck […]
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Fo’ rich o’ fo’ po’ boy
It got them thinking. “We talked about doing a po’ boy truck for a while,” said Bryan Neel, co-owner of S&B’s. “The truck ended up being an S&B’s truck, but we kept playing with the idea.” That tinkering eventually evolved into Hillbilly Po’ boys and Oysters, 1 N.W. Ninth, one of the metro’s newest restaurants. […]
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OKG7 new places to pick
Packard’s New American201 N.W. 10thpackardsokc.com605-3771 Delicious food and a beautiful view are what you’ll experience at Packard’s. This new concept churns out down-home food with a gourmet twist. Tackle the rustic kale, a salad with roasted beets and lotus root; or the hand-cut pappardelle carbonara, prepared with its house-smoked bacon. Shawarma Vite1129 E. Elm, Normanshawarmavite.com569-0879 […]
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Garden of eatin’
By: Shannon Cornman What type of clientele would a restaurant situated on 17 acres of gardens attract? Would there be too much competition from the yet-to-be built restaurant situated atop Devon tower? What about the glut of dining options located down the street in Bricktown? Nearly a year and a half later, a 2,000-square-foot restaurant […]
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The sporting life
By: Brad Gregg In separate ventures, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant and the New England Patriots’ Wes Welker have teamed up with Hal Smith Restaurant Group to bring two very different concepts to town. Durant’s restaurant, which will feature Southern cuisine and more traditional steakhouse fare, will be in Bricktown adjacent to Toby Keith’s […]
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Box it up
“Most people who have worked downtown remember The Lunch Box,” Elder said. “When I heard it was closed, I asked Ed Strawn, the owner and chef, to come help us out.” Strawn has taken over managing the back of house operations, including cooking. Elder said the experience Strawn brings already has brought additional quality and […]
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OKG7 places to shake it up
Billy Sims BBQ1001 E. State Highway 152, Mustangbillysimsbbq.com256-0760 It’s a name you already know, just another location. Grab a combo plate, which includes a meat — from brisket to ribs — two sideliners, one super side and some Okie toast. Sideliners include potato salad, add-a-rib or baked beans, to name a few. Chapala Mexican Grill1001 […]
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OKG7 new places for feasting
Flatire Burgers 6315 N.W. 39th, Bethany 603-2822 Same great menu as the Edmond place, but an additional location. Start with the fried pickles or ranchero salsa and chips. As for burgers, have it plain or get creative with the Maui Burger, which comes with grilled ham, cheese, pineapple-jalapeño relish and barbecue sauce. Skipping meat? Try […]