Prime Pub Flavor
Walking into Blackbird, a fair question might be: Why is there an English pub in Norman, Oklahoma? John Howell, co-owner with Ryan Robinson and Victor Rojo, said the team got its inspiration from The Gage in Chicago. “We had…
Food Lover’s Guide
Barbecue Bliss
To reduce barbecue to its component parts is simple: It’s smoked meat served with sauces, accompanied by carb-laden side dishes and, depending on what kind of joint you’re in, greens, pickles, white bread and/or coleslaw. That summation of its…
Love for Livegrass
When Livegrass Butcher and Bistro (3601 E 2nd, Edmond) opened in June, chef-partner Josh Valentine was almost a decade removed from Divine Swine, his culinary ode to the pig on N. May that he closed to participate in season…
Exploring Summer Sips
The worst time of year for the red-only wine drinkers is summer, when a glass of Napa Cabernet seems to have the weight and viscosity of motor oil. Given the likelihood that many of us will be spending more…
Fresco y Frío
That paletas – delicious, fresh-fruit popsicles – emerged as a product synonymous with the Mexican state of Michoacán is no surprise given that the region just west of Mexico City grows sugar cane, mangoes, strawberries, peaches and avocadoes in…
Dining in a New Normal
As restaurants and bars continue to assess the impact of COVID-19 on their business models, many proprietors realized that the lessons learned during the shutdown in March and April provide valuable insight into their model in the “new normal.” …
A Simple Affair
Sometimes we think of entertaining as pulling out all the stops. An elaborate menu, pressed napkins, an abundance of flowers and fancy wares … however, entertaining or hosting or just serving a meal doesn’t have to encompass all of…
The Upper Crust
Restaurants often make the mistake of trying to be all things to all people. Even so, it is possible to be more things to more people. That’s the idea behind En Croute – both the original iteration and the…
Patio Primacy
The coming of spring (and the relaxation of social distancing protocols) signals the time to start thinking about outdoor dining – always a joyous occasion – and which patios are your favorites. We’re starting with Pizzeria Gusto at 2415…
The Taste of the Season
The Vietnamese name is “cuon goi,” which literally is “rolled salad,” but most English speakers know them as spring rolls. Research on the origin of the name leads only to frustration; there simply isn’t a strong historical trail of breadcrumbs…
Cool Coffee Cocktails
A coffee cocktail is kind of like a chocolate martini, opined Brady Sexton, owner of Scratch Kitchen and Cocktails. “Most guys won’t order one, but every time I ask one of my friends, ‘But did you like it?’…
Iguana: Guac and Mole
When Chef Marc Dunham assumed operations at Iguana Mexican Grill in 2017, he had two very important tasks: make improvements overall (both food and aesthetics) and find a chef. “The first thing I did was observe the kitchen…
We Heart You, OKC
The focus of February tends to be Valentine’s Day, which means the realms of food and booze focus on dates or gifts: chocolates, assorted candies and sparkling wine. We decided to take a more metaphorical approach to the holiday…
Cajun Contentment
I once asked a chef why more restaurants didn’t serve chili, and his answer will work for gumbo, too: “Everyone has a way they prefer their chili, so the odds of making a majority of people happy with your…
Mac ‘n’ Cheese to Please
Great local takes on a comfort classic
OKC’s Great Steakhouses
The 405’s prime destinations for beef
A Clear Favorite
Stylish caffeine at Clarity Coffee
Tasty Wintertime Treats
Adding sparkle to holiday entertaining
Camaraderie and Connection
The welcoming warmth of Lin and Ernesto Sanchez
East Side Story
Florence’s delicious legacy
Halls of Greatness
The food halls have arrived and downtowns's dining options increased dramatically as a result.
Best New Restaurants 2019
Our top ten taste temptations
