At Lumpy’s, owner Chris Cochrane and business partner Richard Phillips are the first to say that its food is just as important as the drinks made behind the bar. In their attempt to emphasize the food, Cochrane and Phillips focus on high-quality ingredients. Put the tie away; this is not high-end dining. You don’t need […]
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Mi corazzina!Guest executive chef Luca Corazzina from 312 Chicago will delight your palates Tuesday at Deep Fork Wood Grill & Seafood, 5418 N. Western. This native Italian immigrated to Chicago in 1986 and has been pursuing his passion as a chef since then. He worked at the Walt Disney World Resort, as well as Vivo […]
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Dancing with the BronchosOn Friday, support University of Central Oklahoma athletes with a dinner, auction and plenty of reasons to dance from 5:30 to 11 p.m. at Hamilton Field House, 100 N. University Drive in Edmond. The night will include a cash bar, ballroom dance lessons, as well as a dance contest among the UCO […]
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Smag 7: Love your food
Shawn’s Sushi 5612 Northwest Expressway, Warr Acres 792-2211 <br> Owner Shawn Zhang came to Oklahoma from the northwest part of China, but he specializes in irresistible Japanese sushi. Some of his best-sellers are the aptly named “Spicy Cowboy” and another called “Lifesaver,” which is tuna and salmon with lemon, cucumber and avocado. Sweeten the celebration […]
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7 Under $7
$$: Up to $15 $$$: $15-$30 $$$$: Above $30 Fung’s Kitchen 3231 N. Classen Blvd. 524-4133 Fung’s is located right in the Asian District of Oklahoma City, easy to find when you make that pilgrimage to Classen Boulevard. An order of its black pepper chicken or its sweet and sour chicken or pork (a menu […]
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Just a piece, please Think you know pizza? Consider this: In Japan, pizza fans may put squid or sweet corn on their pie, and in India, the choice may be pickled ginger, minced mutton or tofu. Guess we’ll stick with our gooey, messy, pepperoni-and-cheese pizza, the No. 1 choice of many hungry Oklahomans. —Carol Smaglinski, […]
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Blue-plate specials
La Baguette Bistro 1130 Rambling Oaks, Norman, 329-1101 Filet mignon done with a Madeira wine and mushroom sauce might be one of the specials, along with a chicken Philly on a toasted baguette dressed with a garlic mayonnaise. Brunch on Saturday is always a fun happening. No matter when you visit, the food is always […]
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The changing scene Everything changes. That’s especially true for the restaurant business, where menus, staff and even owners make transitions. When new owners take over a restaurant, that’s “all new” to me. Let’s give these new owners and restaurants the boost they need. —Carol Smaglinski, photos by Mark Hancock and Shannon Cornman $$: Up to […]
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Jam out and chow down Here are seven places to hang when you want to catch some musical talent and tasty cuisine. These places have developed loyal customers that chill out, and not to worry, you don’t have to get all gussied up. Here, it’s all about the food and music. —Carol Smaglinski, photos by […]
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What’s new, pussycat? Another batch of new restaurants coming up around the metro! Holy cow, does it ever stop? Diners should be in good hands at any one of the following seven. All you need to bring is your wallet, a good appetite and some appreciation for the work of these new restaurant staffs. —Carol […]