4U Café 400 S. Vermont Ave., Suite 110 405-947-4117 What works:The onions on the onion burger are nice and caramelized. What needs work:Chopped chicken led to inconsistent bites in the chicken salad. Tip:Order the onion rings over the french fries. Located inside H&H Shooting Sports with its 90,000 square feet and 61 shooting lanes — […]
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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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Fishing expedition
Shawn’s Sushi 5612 Northwest Expressway shawnssushi.com 405-792-2211 What works:The service is prompt. What needs work:The overall qualityof the fish is lacking. Tip: It offers a good happy hour at itsbar most evenings. It might come as a surprise, but the case can be made that sushi is now more popular in the United States than […]
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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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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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Decade strong
Grill on the Hill 324 SW 25th St. grillonthehillokc.com 405-634-9866 What works: Fresh and house-made ingredients like chorizo and hand-breaded okra shine. What needs work: The taco salad is somewhat clunky to eat. Tip: Order fruit fritters to go with breakfast or lunch. Nestled at the top of Commerce Street, Grill on the Hill celebrated […]
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Neighborhood legacy
Ray’s Café 2727 NW 50th St. 405-942-4100 What works: Thursday’s Persian night is a chance to explore cuisine not found much in the metro area. What needs work: The hash browns needed to be more crisp. Tip: Check out Indian taco (Tuesday and Wednesdays) and catfish (Fridays) specials. As Shermin Khazaeli and Reza “Ray” Moeeni […]
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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 […]