“They melt in your mouth,” Pelter said. “We say they’re life-changing doughnuts. I can’t even eat other doughnuts anymore.”
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1492 New World Latin Cuisine offers diners something different
Dive into new Latin and Tex-Mex flavors at this Midtown restaurant.
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Food briefs: Chiltepe’s Taco Joint, Klemm’s Smoke Haus, Organic Squeeze and more
Chiltepe’s Taco Joint makes menu changes, Klemm’s Smoke Haus opens brick-and-mortar location, The Metro Wine Bar & Bistro holds guest chef dinner, Braum’s awards scholarships and Organic Squeeze Family Kitchen opens.
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Food Briefs: new Tex-Mex restaurant, Savings & Loan bar, Packard’s New American Kitchen dinner
Good Egg Dining opens new Tex-Mex restaurant, Savings & Loan bar opens soon and Packard’s New American Kitchen holds chefs dinner.
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Viva Vaqueros!
John\’s Special By: Mark Hancock On a recent Friday evening visit to Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant, co-owner/operator Roberto Deloera spontaneously burst into an a cappella song between waiting tables. He alternated those cheery outbursts with whistles mimicking tropical birds. It was the kind of festive atmosphere that can’t be faked. The Mexican native and his […]
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Mayo, my!
By: Mark Hancock At least, not around acclaimed Oklahoma chef Kurt Fleischfresser, whose renowned culinary chops were hired to amp up the flavors of Taco Mayo, the 34-year-old Oklahoma-based, Mexican-food chain. “They are quick-service restaurants,” he said. Fleischfresser may be best known for heading up the sophisticated, award-winning Coach House and other Western Concept restaurants. […]
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The whole enchilada
Credit: Mark Hancock Have you ever seen one of those nature videos where a school of piranhas attacks a cow and just strips all the flesh off in a matter of minutes? That is pretty much what it looks like when my family attacks a basket filled with freshly made tortillas. Almost every Tuesday night, […]
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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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Holy guacamole
Everyone has their go-to Mexican restaurant. As is the case with coffee shops, bars and TV shows, you’ll be hard-pressed to convert true regulars once they’ve settled into their comfortable routine. But against all odds, after hearing from friend after friend about Abel’s Mexican Restaurant, I discovered it was well worth the trip out of […]
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Birrieria Diaz
The growth of Oklahoma City’s restaurant scene doesn’t just include swanky, expensive eateries. Luckily, we have also had an explosion in local treasures offering scrumptious food at reasonable prices. Among them is Birrieria Diaz. It specializes in serving up big plates of delicious Mexican food. It’s important to note the fare is not the typical […]