Ron’s Hamburgers & Chili 4723 N. May Ave. ronsburgersandchili.com 405-286-9172 What works: The hand-cut fries are a treat while the classic chili is a meat-lover’s paradise. What needs work: The texture on the sausage burger is more lean than a regular burger. Tip: Root beer is served in a frosted mug. In a state rich […]
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No allegiance
Along Walnut Avenue in Deep Deuce, chef Andrew Black is asking diners to trust in his and his staff’s expertise to take a leap of faith for a unique dining experience at Grey Sweater—the third restaurant concept Black co-owns and oversees, all three connected to The Maywood apartments. Grey Sweater, 100 NE Fourth St., is […]
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Bellini’s rises
Bellini’s Ristorante & Grill 6305 Waterford Blvd., Suite 100 bellinisristorantegrill.com 405-848-1065 What works:The meatballs are tender and the lobster bisque is a balance of cream and seafood stock. What needs work:The bread on the sandwich got a little soggy. Tip:Its patio makes for a perfect brunch destination. Over three decades, veteran Oklahoma City restaurateur Tommy […]
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Designer tacos
The rainbow canopy over the patio at Mexican Radio — the newest restaurant from A Good Egg Dining Group — serves both practical and aesthetic purposes. It provides shield from the rain and allows the outdoors to be warm during the cold, but the bright colors also connect the restaurant to its home in 16th […]
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Longtime coming
After more than five years of setbacks and delays, Frida Southwest, 500 Paseo Drive, seated its first dining guests. In the modern space with huge windows and exterior lined with weathering steel, which is designed to be a fast-controlled rusting process, the more than 5,000 square-foot space looks well-established in The Paseo Arts District with […]
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Go West
Vegan nachos Credit: Mark Hancock You’ve forged through Chesapeake traffic and arrived due north of the craziness that is N. Western Avenue area, and frankly, you deserve some vittles. On the east side of the road you’ll see a pleasantly modern and clean structure that looks much like a temple or sanctuary. Although you won’t […]