The common legend for what makes New York pizza special is the water. But for New York native Danny Falcone — who introduced Oklahoma City’s first by-the-slice pizza option — the qualities of a good crust are about the other ingredients. “I use olive oil and if you use the right oil, you get the […]
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Gazedibles: Fresh noods
Noodles can be found in a variety of cuisine, so we’re highlighting some of our favorite places to enjoy pasta, which now include some expanded choices for fresh options. By Jacob Threadgill with Gazette / file and provided photos Sparrow Modern Italian 507 S. Boulevard, Edmond sparrowitalian.com | 405-815-3463 This elevated Italian concept from the […]
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Unpredictable pizza
Pizza Planet 1621 N. May Ave. pizzaplanetokc.com 405-778-8850 What works: The melted cheese and crispy pasta edges from the oven bake were fun. What needs work: The restaurant has a long wait time and inconsistent hours. Tip: Make sure it’s actually open because advertised business hours appear to be a suggestion. I ate a pretty […]
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Craft pizzeria
Birra Birra Craft Pizzeria 1316 W. Memorial Road, Suite 102 birrabirrapizzeria.com 405-607-0060 What works:The servers are prompt and knowledgeable, and the pizza ingredients are high quality. What needs work:The cheese bread was only slightly warm under melted cheese. Tip:Do not be afraid to ask your server about cocktail and drink pairings. Earlier this month, a […]
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Midtown move
Ludivine 320 NW 10th St. ludivineokc.com 405-778-6800 What works: Ora King salmon and all things chimichurri highlight the confluence of salt, acid and fat. What needs work: The pesto lagged behind other pasta preparations. Tip:Check out the Monday lunch burger deal. The biggest challenge for Ludivine owner and chef Russ Johnson as he moved the […]
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Buffet quest
Italian Express119 W. Main St., Suite 101 405-602-3181 What works:The pizza and fresh dough are very good. What needs work:They should upgrade the salad from iceberg lettuce. Tip:They should upgrade the salad from iceberg lettuce. In 1992, Pizza Hut installed all-you-can-eat buffets in 2,000 of its restaurants across the country. It was back in the […]
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Edmond’s The One Cafe packs plenty of variety onto its fresh-to-order menu
Edmond’s The One Cafe packs plenty of variety onto its fresh-to-order menu.
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Moni’s Pasta and Pizza is a hidden Italian gem
The rise of retail districts across Oklahoma City is rewriting the way we talk about our town. Uptown 23rd District, The Paseo Arts District, 16th Street Plaza District, Bricktown, Western Avenue, NOMA — these are terms of location, yes, but also a shorthand for the way we feel about the metro. Each district elicits a […]
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Gaberino’s Homestyle Italian Restaurant serves up classic Italian favorites
Italian comfort food like pasta, bruschetta and meatballs abound.
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The Drake Seafood and Oysterette is Oklahoma City’s half-shell hero
The Drake Seafood and Oysterette offers more than oysters, including a top-notch shaved celery salad and lemon dream pie.