Cajun Corner 9200 N. Council Road, Suite A cajuncornerokc.com 405-792-2588 What works: Fresh oyster on the po’boy is expertly fried and spicy coleslaw stands out.. What needs work: The étouffeé needs bread to complement the dish. Tip: The draft beer is only $3. The children of Vietnamese refugees, Nam and Rick Nguyen were born in […]
okc food review
Posted inFood & Drink
Soul comfort
Vesa’s Soul Food 8937 NE 10th St., Midwest City facebook.com/vesasokc 405-455-6650 What works: The catfish batter is filled with spices, and the filet is juicy. What needs work:The cornbread might benefit from fresh pepper. Tip:Get a side of sweet potatoes. Travessa Burge always enjoyed cooking the recipes she learned while growing up in New Orleans […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Super-sized
Super Tortas El Chavo 721 SW 29th St. 405-631-0100 What works: The meat in the tortas and tacos is flavorful and tender. What needs work: The fries needed to be refried for crispiness. Tip: One torta is big enough for two people. For many Spanish speakers across the world, one of the most recognizable characters […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Shine on
Since opening almost exactly a year ago, Aurora Breakfast, Bar & Backyard has become a beacon for locally sourced brunch and savory options at its prominent Plaza District location at 1704 NW 16th St. Owners Aimee and Jeff Struble have found success in real estate, owning the building that houses Aurora and a […]
Posted inFood & Drink
St. Mark’s Chop Room delivers local wagyu beef in an intimate and attentive setting
St. Mark’s Chop Room delivers local wagyu beef in an intimate and attentive setting.
Posted inFood & Drink
Fast service highlights flavorful international cuisine at Zarate’s Latin Mexican Grill
Fast service highlights flavorful international cuisine at Zarate’s Latin Mexican Grill.
Posted inFood & Drink
El Primo Loco delivers flame-grilled chicken quickly with local charm
I grew up in the San Fernando Valley of southern California during the 1990s when the “valley girl” stereotype was pervasive in pop culture. To this day, I still insert “like” subconsciously into conversation. But I appreciate the years I lived in Los Angeles because I met a lot of people from different cultures and […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Caffé Pranzo innovates and stays true to classics under new ownership
Caffé Pranzo innovates and stays true to classics under new ownership.
Posted inFood & Drink
The Sunday soul food buffet at Bistro 46 is one of the tastiest deals in town
The Sunday soul food buffet at Bistro 46 is one of the tastiest deals in town.
Posted inFood & Drink
Opening its second location, Off the Hook Seafood & More becomes the standard bearer for Oklahoma seafood
Opening its second location, Off the Hook Seafood & More becomes the standard bearer for Oklahoma seafood.