Along S. MacArthur Boulevard and just off Interstate 40 is a sea of big-box retail outlets and franchise chain restaurants, but at 6308 SW Third St., Ichiban Sushi Bar & Poke offers local ownership as fresh as the fish it serves. The restaurant is the culmination of husband and wife Zubo Chen and Cai Xia […]
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Anytime brunch
Chae Cafe & Eatery 7300 N. Western Ave. facebook.com/chaeokc 405-840-7725 What works: The short rib Benedict and poke are distinct and delicious. What needs work: The menu says multiple waffles, but only one came with the order. Tip: Order extra dressing with the ramen salad The proliferation of social media and millennials hitting their post-grad […]
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Chicken-Fried News: 2018 takeout
Fallin away The queen is dead; long live the king. Mary Fallin’s eight-year reign of terror over the state is over, and her successor Kevin Stitt is a political outsider who campaigned on his version of “drain the swamp” but has surrounded himself with insiders during his transition to the Governor’s Mansion. Oh, Gov. Fallin, […]
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Seafood staple
Pearl’s Oyster Bar5641 N. Classen Blvd. pearlsokc.com 405-848-8008 What works:Crawfish étouffée had plenty of spice and depth of seafood flavor. What needs work:The seared tuna was not prepared correctly. Tip:Lunch service is faster than most counter-service restaurants. Since moving to Oklahoma City from Mississippi last year, I’ve been on a quest to find a great […]
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Fresh start
The disappointment that came with the January announcement of the closing of Guernsey Park didn’t last long as owner Truong Le quickly converted the building into two concepts: Okie Pokie, which opened in late March, and Noodee, which held its soft opening April 16. Okie Pokie became the first of three high-profile poke restaurants — […]