Elemental Coffee 815 N. Hudson 604-9766 With its modern, sleek design, this coffeehouse is great for many reasons. Come and study, bask in the delicious and always fresh-roasted aroma permeating the space, or simply enjoy an espresso or cup of hot tea. Pick up a bag of beans to take home or keep at the […]
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OKG7 seven new spots to try
Hawk’s Hotdogs Mobile 818-3320 Sometimes you just crave a good hot dog. Hawk’s serves Nathan’s all-beef hot dogs to help you out with that craving strikes! From $2-$3.50, it’s an inexpensive and tasty meal to grab if you don’t have time to stop and eat. Like Hawk’s on Facebook to stay up with locations, hours […]
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OKG7 new spots that hit the spot
Cybella’s 6062 S. Western 605-5353 It’s hard not to associate Italian cuisine with good old-fashioned comfort food. Start with deep-fried mushrooms ($3.99) or an antipasto salad ($5.99) with ham, salami, pepperoni, olives, waxed peppers, tomato and cheese on a bed of greens. Spaghetti to rigatoni chicken dinners ($8.99) and any kind of pizza ($9.99-$16.99) you […]
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OKG 7 light eats for the summer
Cafe Antigua 1903 N. Classen Blvd. 602-8984 If at all possible, get the special. It’s usually a creative collaboration of regular menu items and the freshest daily ingredients. The cuisine is chiefly Guatemalan and the breakfast dishes are incredibly tasty. The mosh breakfast combo ($6.49) is a plate full of migas-style eggs, fresh fruit, toast […]
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OKG7 new places to please your palate
Evelyn’s Asian Table 5934 N.W. 122nd 728-1949 Don’t be fooled by the Golden Dragon sign displayed on the building. Chef Evelyn grew up in the Philippines, with stints in Malaysia, and her menu reflects those countries, as well as Thailand, China and Korea. Start with fried tofu ($3.95 for five) or lumpia, the snack similar […]
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Delicious rivalry
The first thing I think of when people ’round these here parts start talking about “bedlam” is: “Oh, my dear, sweet Flying Spaghetti Monster! Won’t you all shut up about football/ basketball/golf/frolf/track and field/ that game where you try and get a ring over the top of the bottle to win a prize?” The second […]
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Fair-ly full
Sure, that burrito looks good, but so does that turkey leg. And what’s this new thing you’ve never heard of before? Maybe it will fit in your mouth hole and make your hungry-angry go away! And some things don’t even need an explanation, like at the Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts. You know the […]
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OKG 7 sushi rolls to savor
It’s perfect for a quick lunch or a lavish dinner with loved ones. Although we aren’t on the coast, you’ll be surprised by the freshness and deliciousness of sushi stops around the metro. GoGo Sushi Express and Grill 1611 S. I-35 Service Road, Moore 794-3474 Although it’s express service, this spot doesn’t cut corners on […]
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Picasso Cafe
Picasso Cafe, 3009 Paseo, is an easy place to be. That might not seem like an essential part of your optimal restaurant experience, but it was part of owner Shaun Fiaccone’s vision. “We wanted a place that felt comfortable,” he said. “The kind of place where we’d want to hang out.” On that count, he’s […]
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Fontana Italian Restaurant
Fontana’s Italian Restaurant is not a ritzy joint. In a workaday neighborhood strip mall, its dining room is sparsely decorated with clichéd 19th century landscape prints and plastic grape vines. Dean Martin croons over the PA system. Fontana’s is the kind of unpretentious Italian-American eatery you’ll find coast to coast. There are no white tablecloths […]