Fonda K-Tracha 3001 N. May Ave. facebook.com/fondaktracha 405-673-7678 What works: Chimichurri on grilled pork chops is a hearty meal. What needs work: The black beans need more flavor. Tip: Don’t sleep on a breakfast order for dinner. When I drive down May Avenue, just past Northwest Classen High School, the restaurant Fonda K-Tracha, 3001 N. […]
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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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Salvadoran specialty
El Majahual 3301 SW 29th St. 405-602-2661 What works: Pupusasas and horchata are some of the best in the city.. What needs work: The carne asada is tasty but tough. Tip:Weekend soup sells out by 12:30 p.m. SW 29th Street has Oklahoma City’s highest concentration of taquerias, both of the brick-and-mortar and taco truck variety, […]
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Nichols perspective
En Croûte 6460 Avondale Drive encrouteokc.com 405-607-6100 405-228-8386 What works: Omelets and seafood cioppino are great while beef bourguignon is the best deal. What needs work: The chicken is oversalted, which is better than the alternative. Tip: Check out half-priced cheese plates on Monday. The joint kitchen is where sister restaurants En Croûte and St. […]
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Plaza pitmaster
The Krow’s Nest BBQ & Catering 1715 NW 16th St. thekrowsnestbcc.com 405-430-0116 What works: The smoked burger and pulled pork melt in your mouth. What needs work: The wings are fried, not smoked. Tip:Vegetarian options expand on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Saints, 1715 NW 16th St., was on the forefront of 16th Street Plaza District’s resurgence, […]
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Pueblo hospitality
Every time I drive past the new Paseo Arts District development that is Pueblo at Paseo, the white New Mexico-inspired complex that is the neighborhood’s first construction in decades, I can’t help but notice the a crowd inside OSO on Paseo, 603 NW 28th St. In the development that also includes two other good restaurants: […]
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Fresh take
Magasin Table 3 NE Eighth Street, Suite 120 405-212-2751 What works:The vegetarian options, presentation and pho broth are standouts. What needs work:The portion size options for pho could be better. Tip:Don’t dismiss the eggplant. There are some days when pho is the only thing that will satisfy a craving, especially when it is as cold […]
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Cajun taste
Sam’s Southern Eatery2366 NW 23rd St. samssoutherneatery-okc.com 405-605-5252 What works:The oysters and shrimp are seafood stars — they’re fresh and have plenty of flavor. What needs work:The gumbo was extra greasy and lukewarm. Tip:The fish is advertised as catfish, but it is Swai. When in doubt, follow the crowd of customers. I’ve driven past the […]
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Valentine’s Day: Neighborhood date
Paseo Grill2909 Paseo Ave. paseogrill.com 405-228-8386 What works:The seafood is well-executed, and there are tasty vegetarian options to complement steaks and duck. What needs work:The cucumber salad is heavy on pepper. Tip: It is usually booked on Valentine’s Day by mid-January. As a kid watching reruns of I Dream of Jeannie, I always wondered what […]
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Classen curved
Cafe 5015825 NW Grand Blvd. hrgok.com/cafe-501-classen-curve 405-844-1501 What works:Anything from the bakery, especially sandwiches with housemade foccacia. What needs work:The marinade on the poke bowl missed the mark. Tip:Check out its seasonal wine dinners, like Feb. 7th’s Language of Love. Cafe 501 is one of Edmond’s most venerable restaurants as it closes in on 25 […]