SWITCHING GEARS
A new year is upon us. All the trappings and trimmings of the holidays have been packed away (maybe), and thoughts have turned to all the things we will and will not do (maybe) in the coming year. In our house, there was no Christmas tree to take down and haul away. We didn’t make the trek to the tree farm to labor over the decision of which conifer was the perfect size, shape and color. We never put one up at all, in fact. Our living room is in a state of semi-chaos, a rather lengthy one resulting from an enduring remodel-in-the-works. So, we made the most of the situation. My daughter Chloe recently turned 13, and part of the celebration of such a momentous occasion was a slumber party, where she and her friends Maya, Clare and Holly painted a Christmas tree on one wall of the living room, complete with decorations and presents underneath. Why not? After all, the wall will eventually be repainted when the remodeling project is complete. Maybe. There’s nothing wrong with shaking up the routine. In this issue, you’ll meet four locals who shook up their own routines, taking big detours from their chosen paths and embarking on new adventures. The payoff, it seems, often far outweighs a little fear and trepidation. We also take a look at some of the projects that have altered our city’s cultural landscape – many that made it better, a few that can’t quite get off the ground and others that hold promise for the future. All things change, and we change with them. And so we arrive at the dawn of a new year, taking stock of what is behind us and what lies ahead. We seek to correct mistakes, but will likely repeat a few, and to undertake new endeavors – large and small – that will make life better for ourselves and those around us. As you embark on your journey, we at Slice wish you peace, love and laughter in the coming year. May your approach be unique and your confidence unwavering. You never know what’s just around the bend.
A new year is upon us. All the trappings and trimmings of the holidays have
been packed away (maybe), and thoughts have turned to all the things we
will and will not do (maybe) in the coming year.
In our house, there was no Christmas tree to take down and haul away.
We didn’t make the trek to the tree farm to labor over the decision of which
conifer was the perfect size, shape and color. We never put one up at all, in
fact. Our living room is in a state of semi-chaos, a rather lengthy one resulting
from an enduring remodel-in-the-works. So, we made the most of the situation.
My daughter Chloe recently turned 13, and part of the celebration of such
a momentous occasion was a slumber party, where she and her friends Maya,
Clare and Holly painted a Christmas tree on one wall of the living room, complete
with decorations and presents underneath. Why not? After all, the wall
will eventually be repainted when the remodeling project is complete. Maybe.
There’s nothing wrong with shaking up the routine.
In this issue, you’ll meet four locals who shook up their own routines, taking
big detours from their chosen paths and embarking on new adventures.
The payoff, it seems, often far outweighs a little fear and trepidation. We also
take a look at some of the projects that have altered our city’s cultural landscape
– many that made it better, a few that can’t quite get off the ground and others
that hold promise for the future.
All things change, and we change with them. And so we arrive at the dawn
of a new year, taking stock of what is behind us and what lies ahead. We seek to
correct mistakes, but will likely repeat a few, and to undertake new endeavors
– large and small – that will make life better for ourselves and those around us.
As you embark on your journey, we at Slice wish you peace, love and laughter
in the coming year. May your approach be unique and your confidence
unwavering. You never know what’s just around the bend.
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MANTEL, THE Marvelous steaks and seafood<br />
(don’t miss the lobster bisque), in a refined,<br />
intimate atmosphere. 201 E Sheridan, OKC,<br />
236.8040 $$$<br />
MELTING POT, THE Make a meal an event to<br />
remember with an elegant fondue feast. 4 E<br />
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METRO WINE BAR & BISTRO, THE A<br />
comfortably upscale favorite covering<br />
cuisines from vichyssoise to crème brulée.<br />
6418 N Western, OKC, 840.9463 $$<br />
MICHAEL’S GRILL Urbane, intimate dining:<br />
steaks, chops, seafood and pastas, and<br />
Caesar salad prepared tableside. 2824 W<br />
Country Club, OKC, 810.9000 $$$<br />
MUSEUM CAFÉ, THE Inside the OKC Museum<br />
of Art, its European-inspired menu delights<br />
for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. 415<br />
Couch, OKC, 235.6262 $$<br />
PARK AVENUE GRILL A soigne dining<br />
experience in the Skirvin Hilton, blending<br />
traditional steak and seafood with 1930s high<br />
style. 1 Park, OKC, 702.8444 $$$<br />
PASEO GRILL Intimate inside and cheerful<br />
on the patio, with an award-winning menu of<br />
distinctive flavors – try the duck salad. 2909<br />
Paseo, OKC, 601.1079 $$$<br />
ROCOCO RESTAURANT & FINE WINE A<br />
diverse international menu set off by select<br />
wines. 12252 N May, OKC, 212.4577; 2824 N<br />
Penn, OKC, 528.2824 $$<br />
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an appealingly broad menu including a<br />
tantalizing brunch. 747 Asp, Norman,<br />
701.8622 $$<br />
SIGNATURE GRILL Unassuming locale;<br />
huge culinary rewards of French and<br />
Italian flavors in a few select dishes. 1317 E<br />
Danforth, Edmond, 330.4548 $$$<br />
WEST The staff is speedy, the décor sleek<br />
and modern, and the entrées wide-ranging<br />
but elegantly simple. 6714 N Western, OKC,<br />
607.4072 $$<br />
FRENCH<br />
LA BAGUETTE BISTRO Fine dining (linger<br />
over multiple courses often) with an<br />
exceptional bakery, deli and butcher shop<br />
on site. 7408 N May, OKC, 840.3047 $$<br />
WHISPERING PINES B&B A secluded<br />
getaway housing sumptuous, savory<br />
cuisine in quiet comfort. 7820 E Highway 9,<br />
Norman, 447.0202 $$$<br />
GERMAN<br />
DAS BOOT CAMP Exceptional cuisine (and<br />
magnificent beer) in a fast-paced location<br />
downtown. 229 E Main, Norman, 701.3748 $<br />
INGRID’S Authentic German fare,<br />
including outstanding Oklahoma-made<br />
bratwurst. Don’t overlook breakfast, or<br />
the bakery counter! 3701 N Youngs, OKC,<br />
946.8444; 6501 N May, OKC $$<br />
OLD GERMANY Justly renowned for its<br />
Bavarian delights – the schnitzels, soups<br />
and sausages are spectacular. 15920 SE<br />
29th, Choctaw, 390.8647 $$$<br />
ROYAL BAVARIA Excellent renditions of<br />
traditional dishes, plus fantastisch housebrewed<br />
beers. 3401 S Sooner, Moore,<br />
799.7666 $$$<br />
HEALTHY // ECLECTIC<br />
COOLGREENS Customization encouraged;<br />
every available component in salads, wraps<br />
and frozen yogurt is naturally delicious. 3<br />
metro locations, coolgreens.com $$<br />
EARTH, THE Super, super fresh<br />
sandwiches, salads and soups in one of<br />
the most vegetarian- and vegan-friendly<br />
menus you’ll ever see. 750 Asp, Norman,<br />
573.5933 $<br />
NANI Seating by reservation only, the<br />
constantly rotating set tasting menu<br />
blends sustainably sourced and foraged<br />
ingredients into a fusion of Japanese and<br />
Native American cuisine. Plaza District,<br />
OKC (call for address), 420.7569 $$$<br />
LOCAL Using fine, fresh regionally<br />
sourced ingredients, its menu changes<br />
seasonally but its warm atmosphere is<br />
constant. 2262 W Main, Norman, 928.5600<br />
$$<br />
LUDIVINE The menu adjusts constantly to<br />
reflect availability of elite-quality, locally<br />
sourced ingredients. 805 N Hudson, OKC,<br />
778.6800 $$$<br />
ICE CREAM // YOGURT<br />
IL DOLCE GELATO Rich, creamy and<br />
decadently delicious, handmade daily from<br />
scratch. 937 SW 25th St, Moore, 794.7266;<br />
1318 N Interstate Dr, Norman, 329.7744 $<br />
ORANGE LEAF Dozens and dozens of tasty,<br />
waistline-friendly flavors and toppings,<br />
charged by the ounce. 9 metro locations,<br />
orangeleafyogurt.com $<br />
PEACHWAVE A full 50 flavors – every one<br />
low-fat or non-fat – of the finest, freshest<br />
ingredients in customized combinations. 3<br />
metro locations, peachwaveyogurt.com $<br />
INDIAN<br />
GOPURAM – TASTE OF INDIA A full-service<br />
restaurant with the feel of fine dining, even<br />
during the inexpensive and plentiful lunch<br />
buffet. 4559 NW 23rd, OKC, 948.7373 $$<br />
MISAL OF INDIA A Norman institution for<br />
over 30 years, specializing in tandooricooked<br />
delicacies in splendid ambiance. 580<br />
Ed Noble Pkwy, Norman, 579.5600 $$<br />
TAJ A tremendous set of Indian staples and<br />
delicacies, plus full lunch and dinner buffets.<br />
1500 NW 23rd, OKC, 601.1888 $$<br />
ITALIAN // PIZZA<br />
BELLINI’S Tasteful in décor and Italian<br />
offerings alike, this romantic nightspot<br />
quietly, confidently exudes elegance. 6305<br />
Waterford Blvd, OKC, 848.1065 $$<br />
BENVENUTI’S Subtly flavored minestrone<br />
to rich, hearty ragouts, the fare keeps the<br />
booths full; don’t overlook Sunday brunch.<br />
105 W Main, Norman, 310.5271 $$<br />
CAFFE PRANZO The atmosphere raises firsttime<br />
diners’ hopes; the execution exceeds<br />
them as classic dishes are elevated to<br />
greatness. 9622 N May, OKC, 755.3577 $$<br />
EMPIRE SLICE HOUSE Reigning over the<br />
Plaza District in New York style, it offers<br />
whole pizzas or slices, a full bar and a primo<br />
patio. 1734 NW 16th, OKC $<br />
GABRIELLA’S A fresh chapter in the family’s<br />
delectable legacy; one bite of the homemade<br />
Italian sausage should win diners’ hearts with<br />
ease. 1226 NE 63rd, OKC, 478.4955 $$<br />
HIDEAWAY PIZZA Incredible pizza in jovial<br />
surroundings; it’s amassed a devoted<br />
following for over half a century. 7 metro<br />
locations, hideawaypizza.com $$<br />
HUMBLE PIE PIZZERIA No humility needed<br />
for this true Chicago-style pizza, boasting<br />
perhaps the best crust known to man. 1319 S<br />
Broadway, Edmond, 715.1818 $<br />
JOEY’S A creative pizzeria on OKC’s Film<br />
Row, Joey’s serves first-rate appetizers and<br />
salads along with its mouth-watering pies.<br />
700 W Sheridan, OKC, 525.8503 $$<br />
KEN’S PIZZA An old favorite returns to<br />
Edmond with its signature thin crust and<br />
spicy sauce set to win new fans. 628 W<br />
Danforth Rd, Edmond $<br />
KNUCK’S WHEELHOUSE Homemade daily<br />
with sauces from scratch, it’s a tasty and<br />
varied stopover for Bricktown wanderers as<br />
well as a pizza-lover’s destination in its own<br />
right. 103 E California, OKC, 605.4422 $<br />
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JANUARY 2015 // SLICE 69
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