In our monthly Table Talk series, we gather food and drink news in one place for your convenience. Here’s what’s new in the Oklahoma City food and drink scene.
Trick-or-Tea
Get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky-themed afternoon tea at The National, Autograph Collection. Running through November 1, and served in The Great Hall, Trick-or-Tea offers a tiered assortment of sweet and savory bites, like Jack-o-Lantern Truffles, Spooky S’mores Tarts, and Witches’ Cider Donuts. To drink, look for Halloween-inspired teas like Ghostly Grey Earl and Sleepy Hollow Chamomile. Costumes are welcome! Tickets start at $30, and can be purchased here.
120 North Robinson Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Sip Your Way Through the Seven Deadly Sins
If spooky cocktails are more your vibe, pull up a barstool at R&J Lounge and Supper Club. The retro cocktail spot is running a special selection of Seven Deadly Sins drinks through Halloween, from Pride (rum, sweet vermouth, ube syrup, mezcal, creme de violette) and Sloth (Sloe Gin, pisco, Xila aperitif, honey, fresh lime, angostura bitters, orange bitters), to Gluttony (brandy, housemade coffee liqueur, creme de cacao, cream, chocolate bitters) and Envy (cachaca, absinthe, simple syrup, fresh lime, tarragon soda). Check out the full menu here.
320 NW 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73103
The Haunting of Social Capital
Miracle Cocktails is best known for its Christmas-season pop-ups, bringing cheery decor and playful cocktails to bars across the country, including OKC. But before they deck the halls, the company is launching its first global Halloween-inspired pop-up, The Haunting. A gothic version of a traditional Miracle pop-up, it’s now running at Social Capital, as the parkside bar has been transformed into a realm of bubbling brews, crimson colors, and faux cobwebs. The menu sports potions like What Lies Beneath, a spiced ginger milk punch with sweet corn milk and rum, and Widow’s Whisper, an absinthe-based tipple with melon and botanicals. The pop-up runs through Halloween, and you can follow along on Instagram for updates.
517 South Hudson Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73109
A Taste of Mexico in Norman
A new Mexican restaurant in the metro promises to bring an authentic taste of Mexico to Norman. Courtesy of Oscar Correa and chef Don Arturo Garcia, Fortaleza by Don Arturo traces the chef’s Mexican roots, emphasizing diversity and cultural authenticity. Bilingual menus showcase grilled meats and seafood dishes, from rib-eye and shrimp tacos, to octopus ceviche and flan.
1316 North Interstate Drive, Norman, OK 73072
Nonesuch Does Breakfast
One of the most acclaimed restaurants in the city is now serving breakfast…sorta. Nonesuch, nominated for Outstanding Restaurant at the James Beard Awards, has begun serving periodic Japanese breakfasts comprising items like catfish, donabe rice, tamago, miso soup, tsukemono, and other seasonal flavors, along with tea, coffee, and North American sake. The next event, which costs $35 per person, is set for November 1, and reservations can be made here.
803 North Hudson Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
A New Chef Checks In
Evan Rich signed on as executive chef at the Lively Hotel on OAK, to lead culinary operations at the property, including banquets, catering, and Cloud Puncher Rooftop Bar & Restaurant. His culinary philosophy is focused on creating refined yet welcoming cuisine that encourages guests to gather, share, and celebrate. New dishes include maple bourbon pork bites with Cajun dust, bourbon butter chicken wings, BBQ shrimp bao buns, and Angus beef onion burgers with pickled okra sauce.
5101 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
New Bars on 39th Street
The 39th Street entertainment district, the rainbow-clad stretch of Route 66 known as the gayborhood, just introduced a pair of new bars. The Veil is a gothic-themed lounge with bewitching art, live entertainment, and cocktails like Desert Ritual, with tequila, Anchor Reyes Verde Liqueur, lime juice, and prickly pear puree. A block west, Sissy Cocktail Lounge features billiards, karaoke, DJs, and craft cocktails in a cozy, crimson space.
The Veil: 2125 NW 39th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Sissy Cocktail Lounge: 2215 NW 39th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
New Tailgate Traditions at the NOUN Hotel
Located a football’s toss from the University of Oklahoma, Norman’s NOUN Hotel wants to be your new game-day HQ. For college football season, the hotel is rolling out the ultimate tailgate experience that kicks off at 11 a.m. with live music, tacos, BBQ, and watch parties. The hotel also features a rotating lineup of fashion and lifestyle pop-ups for the occasion, including Lucchese, Gretta Sloane, Grand Central, and Rad Love, along with specialty drinks and cocktail pop-ups throughout the season.
542 S University Blvd, Norman, OK 73069
Skydance Brewing Co. Expands
From opening a new Midwest City location to forming a partnership with Lawton’s Apache Casino Hotel , the first Native-owned brewery in Oklahoma has been a smash hit since Skydance Brewing Co. first debuted in Automobile Alley in 2021. Now, they’re doubling down on that original location with the expansion of its Eagle’s Nest space. Previously a lofted lounge area over the taproom, the Eagle’s Nest 2.0 adds 2,000-sq.-ft. of additional space — including more patio — in the former Suite B next door. This also allows the brand to use a kitchen and add a food menu for the first time, featuring bites like flatbreads and burgers, along with Native dishes like bison meatballs. The new space opened August 1, with an expanded cocktail program to follow.
1 NE 7th St Ste A, Oklahoma City, OK 73104
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