Forward Foods5123 N. Westernforwardfoods.com879-9937 Fresh-made soup on the daily is what you’ll find at this quaint shop. Organic cream of tomato, heirloom bean chili and the soup o’ the day are just a few of the options for lunch. On the side, grab a quiche or ready-made sandwiches. Don’t neglect the cheese counter. Saturn Grill6432 […]
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What’s in a name?
At odds are Bud and Barbara Elder, owners of Custino’s Italian Kitchen; and Angelo and Philip Custino, owners of Custino’s Restaurant and Bar. In August, District Judge Lisa Davis rejected an injunction filed by the Custinos seeking to stop the Elders from using the Custino name for their restaurant. The four originally were partners in […]
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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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Jo dough
It’s a well-known fact that the David Bowie song “Fame” and the 1980s TV show of the same name were, at their respective hearts, about pizza. And why not? Pizza contains all the major food groups: bread, vegetables, cheese, spicy meats, red pepper flakes and more cheese. It’s a famously good combination. Which might be […]
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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 […]
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OKG7 places you shouldn’t forget about
Junior’s 2601 Northwest Expressway 848-5597 Have you wondered what a 1980s cruise ship might be like? Forget time travel, just go to Junior’s. This underground (literally) lounge exudes retro decadence from floor to ceiling. If you sit in the lounge, you’ll get a show with singers and sometimes a guest saxophonist on jazz nights. Known […]
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Parrot talk
Since when do people think “authentic” means the same thing as “delicious”? I want “authentic” food to be made out of natural ingredients and not a big pile of chemicals, but other than that, who cares? Chefs change things all the time based on taste or the availability of ingredients, or just because. So what […]
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Wheat ease
For others, it’s just the opposite. A dramatic rise in celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder of the small intestine, forces some eaters to cut gluten from their diet. And that can be difficult, since gluten is in almost everything. Or at least it seems that way. Gluten, a protein found in foods processed from wheat, […]
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Food, fast
Foodies Express 1220 N. Hudson 235-1111 This shop serves up classic dishes with a twist. For example, try its zesty Asian fajitas or the Asian gyros that are now on the menu. Look for lunch and dinner at this unique restaurant owned by Quyen Le and Bang Bui. For dessert, the grilled bananas with coconut […]