1889 Land Run Cafe1 N. Broadway235-2780 You can catch a piece of this menu from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day. Start your morning right with its breakfast buffet. For lunch, consider the weekly specials, only $10 a plate. You’ll most certainly want to save room for desserts like vanilla crème brûlée and molten […]
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OKG7 new dining adventures
Aravalli333 W. Sheridan228-8386 Lots of things are exciting about Aravalli in Devon tower. For one, it’s a great spot for lunch. Grab menu items like pork carnitas burritos or corn and potato chowder. Don’t forget the dessert, either. It offers pastries, cookies and truffles. Get a cup of fresh-brewed Illy coffee, from an Italian bean, […]
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Pizza panache
In the recent past, my wife and I were callously poisoned by a local distribution center for a nationwide pizza chain. Surely, this was our comeuppance. We chose convenience over quality and paid a heavy, weekend-ruining toll. And we deserved this stern reprimand from the universe because it’s not like you can’t get good pizza […]
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How the West was yum
4U Cafe Credit: Shannon Cornman There’s good reason for that. Since 1910, the icon of Stockyards City has been feeding hungry cowboys and ranchers, from the real-life variety to those who just like boots and cowboy hats. But listen up, cowpokes. There’s room in town for more than one eatery that stokes the Okie stereotype. […]
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OKG7 spicy stops for curry
Ajanta Cuisine of India12215 N. Pennsylvaniaajantaokc.com752-5283 It’s always a good idea to get the buffet. That way, you can sample some of everything. If you decide to forgo all-you-can-eat gluttony, order from the tandoori section of the menu: marinated shrimp or lamb marinated in yogurt and spices. Heritage India3409 S. Broadway, Edmond286-9972 This newer buffet […]
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OKG7 places to shake it up
Billy Sims BBQ1001 E. State Highway 152, Mustangbillysimsbbq.com256-0760 It’s a name you already know, just another location. Grab a combo plate, which includes a meat — from brisket to ribs — two sideliners, one super side and some Okie toast. Sideliners include potato salad, add-a-rib or baked beans, to name a few. Chapala Mexican Grill1001 […]
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Midtown medley
Credit: Mark Hancock There’s no easy way to describe Foodies. I’m talking about the Asian-American diner in Midtown, not people who are persnickety about food. Foodies is a tiny eatery that probably seats 20, if everyone packs in. It’s in a building that was formerly a gyro shop and a purveyor of Jamaican food, among […]
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OKG7 more Gazette staff faves
Paseo Grill2909 Paseopaseogrill.com601-1079 Our editor-in-chief, Phil Bacharach, is particular about more than punctuation. “I love the Paseo Grill. For one, it’s cozy and intimate without being creepy. More important, the food is excellent — a middle ground between gourmet and comfort fare. I’m partial to the salmon and steaks, but the fried green bean appetizer […]
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OKG7 Gazette staff picks
Sweet Basil 211 W. Main, Norman 217-8424 One of our accounting gurus has run all the numbers, and for her, Sweet Basil just adds up. “I love, love, love Sweet Basil in Norman,” she said. “It’s not just because it has the best Massaman curry and pineapple fried rice in the world, but because the […]
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OKG7 perfect patios
Cafe do Brasil 440 N.W. 11th 525-9779 Even if it’s still warm out, the rooftop terrace catches all the cool breezes before they flutter down on to the rest of the city. Here you’ll find authentic cocktails, delicious snacks (especially its chocolate chip muffins) and usually a live performance from a local musician. Flip’s Wine […]