Alley Café447 NW 23rd St. 405-225-1058 What works:What’s billed as an Italian beef sandwich actually works as a pot roast sandwich. What needs work:The menu doesn’t always deliver what is advertised, like the sushi, which are actually spring rolls. Tip:Ring the bell for service. 7/17/19 Update: Alley Cafe has changed its concept under the direction […]
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Pollo de Guatemala
Pollo Campero1414 NW 23rd St. 405-601-1234 What works:What works: The fried chicken is flavorful, and the corn salad and horchata are excellent sides. What needs work:I was hoping for more charred flavor from the grilled chicken. Tip:Order the yucca root or plantains over the french fries. For millions of people in Central America, the sight […]
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Honduran flavor
Mi Tierra Restaurant Sabor Catracho 3043 NW 16th St. 405-839-8051 What works: Fried green plantains are like a cross between potato chip and french fry. What needs work: The chicken was slightly overcooked. Tip: Get traditional seafood stew on the weekends. As I’m driving around Oklahoma City, I’m always looking for small and unassuming restaurants […]
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Penne thoughts
Victoria’s The Pasta Shop 3000 SW 104th St. 405-759-3580 What works: Chicken lasagna and marinara are good takes on a classic. What needs work: The sauce should be finished in the pan with the pasta. Tip: Try the pesto with the cheese-filled tortellini. A commitment to fresh pasta has allowed Victoria’s The Pasta Shop to […]
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Fieri effect
Metro Diner 3000 W. Memorial Road metrodiner.com 405-437-3079 What works: Flavored coffee and over-the-top dishes like chicken and waffle with strawberry butter are delicious. What needs work: The corned beef and hash desperately needed onion. Tip: Order more indulgent dishes; it is where the restaurant excels. The Fieri effect is a very real thing, and […]
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Cantonese fusion
Kwan’s Kitchen 3031 W. Memorial Road kwans.kitchen 405-607-8838 What works:Ambiance envokes China with a European influence, and the white wine curry sauce is divine. What needs work:The salmon was slightly overdone. Tip:The bar pours special Vanessa House lager brewed with ginger and lemongrass. Driving along Memorial Road, locally owned restaurants are few and far between […]
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Taste the love
Chef Curry To Go 5701 N. Western Ave. chefcurrytogo.com 405-608-8050 What works:The garlic basil mayo elevates an already-great burger. What needs work:It’s only open for lunch. Tip: Ready-to-go meal prep costs less than services like Blue Apron, and no cooking is involved. I’m a firm believer that food tastes better when it’s prepared with passion […]
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GOP burger
Little Mike’s 6724 Northwest Expressway littlemikeshamburgers.com 405-773-9997 What works: Fresh, hand-cut french fries and battered onion rings rival some of the best in the city. What needs work:The burger is lacking onion flavor. Tip:The political cartoons lining the walls change quite frequently. With endorsements from U.S. Rep. Steve Russell (R-Oklahoma City), Tulsa businessman and Republican […]
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Line up
L&G’s on the Blvd 4801 N. Lincoln Blvd. facebook.com/landgsontheblvd 405-524-2001 What works: The macaroni and cheese cuts like cake. What needs work: The coleslaw was swimming in mayonnaise. Tip: The $7.99 price point for unlimited barbecue on Wednesdays is tough to beat. There are few activities that make me happier than finding a good meal […]
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Hidden delight
Tandoor 1901 E. Reno Ave. tandoorokc.com 405-270-0379 What works: Chicken qorma and allo gobi pack flavor with afforable prices. What needs work: Fresh food takes at least 30 minutes. Tip: Its attached Indian market is filled with hard-to-find spices. Some of the best food of my life has been eaten in a gas station. I’m […]