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Eischen’s–Okarche, OK

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Posted on May 19, 2016 by Steve
Eischen's

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Eischen’s Bar 109 S. 2nd St. Okarche, OK (405) 263-9939 When Eischen’s Bar opened in 1906 in the heart of Oklahoma wheat country it served as a local gathering place for the town of Okarche and a place to refresh … Continue reading →

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Jim’s Diner–Bethany, OK

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Posted on May 18, 2016 by Steve
Veggie omelette

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Jim’s Diner 7950 N.W. 39th Expressway Bethany, OK (405) 495-5105 Jim’s Diner can probably be considered an institution on the west side of Oklahoma City, as important historically as gastronomically. First known as Jim’s Restaurant, it has been at the … Continue reading →

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Bellini’s–Oklahoma City, OK

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Posted on April 17, 2016 by Steve
Salad

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Bellini’s Ristorante & Grill 6305 Waterford Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK (405) 848-1065 A number of years ago I thought Bellini’s had the best Italian food in Oklahoma City, while Tommy’s (a restaurant that was located at N.W. 122nd St. & … Continue reading →

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Chalo’s Tacos–Bethany, OK

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Posted on April 13, 2016 by Steve
Chalo's Tacos

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Chalo’s Tacos 5019 N. Rockwell Ave. Bethany, OK (405) 440-2984 Calvillo, a city in the Mexican state of Aguascalientes, is the origin of much of my favorite Mexican food in the Oklahoma City area, including Abel’s, Birrieria Diaz, Chalo’s Tacos, … Continue reading →

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Cafe 501–Edmond, OK

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Posted on April 12, 2016 by Steve
Cafe 501

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Cafe 501 501 S. Boulevard St. Edmond, OK (405) 359-1501 Cafe 501 and Boulevard Steakhouse, located in the same building and having the same ownership, are two of Edmond’s most well known and well regarded restaurants. Cafe 501 is the … Continue reading →

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Boulevard Steakhouse–Edmond, OK

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Posted on April 11, 2016 by Steve
Boulevard Steakhouse

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Boulevard Steakhouse 505 S. Boulevard St. Edmond, OK (405) 715-2333 Boulevard Steakhouse’s reputation as the most expensive and the best restaurant in the Oklahoma City metro is not without merit. Although my budget does not allow a comparison of many … Continue reading →

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Charleston’s (Memorial)–Oklahoma City, OK

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Posted on December 7, 2015 by Steve
Charleston's Restaurant on Memorial Rd.

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Charleston’s 5608 W. Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK (405) 470-8169 Charleston’s was already very popular around Oklahoma City before they built their newest restaurant on Memorial Road, and this location provides a comfortable place to enjoy a good meal. Described … Continue reading →

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Simply Falafel–Edmond, OK

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Posted on August 13, 2015 by Steve
Simply Falafel

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Simply Falafel 343 S. Blackwelder Ave. Edmond, OK (405) 341-4646 There are a number of factors that go into my impression of a restaurant, and at Simply Falafel there are some I cannot evaluate because I only had a sample … Continue reading →

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