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What’s Going on in Oklahoma: April 17th- April 19th

Might be a cool weekend but don’t let that stop you from enjoying the events around Oklahoma. Lots of car shows, a rattlesnake festival, Earth Day festivals, and of course, football time in Norman.

Adult Skate Party- Oklahoma City Farmers Public Market- Apr 16^th

Scissortail Night Market- Oklahoma City Scissortail Park- Apr 17^th

Pork-A-Palooza: A Route 66 Meat Up- Weatherford- Apr 17^th

OKC Farmers Public Market- Oklahoma City- Apr 18^th

The American Rodeo Regionals- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Apr 17^th– 18^th

Route 66 Convergence- Commerce- Apr 18^th

Guthrie ‘89er Days- Guthrie- Apr 15^th– 18^th

Wichita Wildlife Reserve Geology Hike- Lawton Wichita Wildlife Reserve- Apr 18^th

2^nd Annual Jenks Riverwalk Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show- Jenks- Apr 18^th

OU Spring Game- Norman University of Oklahoma- Apr 18^th

Great American Clean-Up- Norman- Apr 18^th

Downtown Norman Ghost Tour- Norman- Apr 18^th

OKC Bird & Exotic Pet Expo- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Apr 18^th

Disney in Concert: Once Upon a Time- Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall- Apr 17^th– 18^th

Castle Falls & Council Grove Historically Local Tour- Oklahoma City- Apr 18^th

Earth Fest- Oklahoma City Scissortail Park- Apr 18^th

Spring Fest- Oklahoma City Farmers Market District- Apr 18^th

American Rodeo Contender Tournament Central Region Semifinals& Finals- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Apr 16^th– 18^th

2^nd Annual Tartan Day Celebration- Norman Moore-Lindsay Historical House Museum- Apr 18^th

Coffee & Guitars- Edmond Music- Apr 18^th

Saturday Morning Music- Arcadia Round Barn- Apr 18^th

Cruise in for Coffee- Midwest City Town Center Plaza- Apr 18th

Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market- Edmond- Apr 18^th

Heard on Hurd- Edmond- Apr 18^th

Corvette Expo XXXV- Enid Chisholm Trail Expo Center- Apr 18^th

Spring PonCon- Ponca City- Apr 18^th

Town Wide Garage Sale- Woodward- Apr 18^th

Canadian County Master Gardeners Plant Sale- El Reno Canadian County Expo Center- Apr 17^th– 18^th

Parks Playoff Pop-Up- Oklahoma City Dewey Park- Apr 18^th

Crawfish Fest- Tuttle Coal Creek- Apr 18^th

The Truck Gathering- Guthrie- Apr 17^th– 18^th

Greenleaf Old Time Music Festival- Braggs Greenleaf State Park- Apr 12^th– 18^th

A Revolutionary Tea- Edmond History Museum- Apr 17^th– 18^th

Big Bite- Tulsa Gateway Tulsa Event Center- Apr 18^th

Democratic Pancake Breakfast- Oklahoma City Crown Heights United Methodist Fellowship Hall- Apr 18^th

42^nd Annual Apache Rattlesnake Festival- Apache- Apr 16^th– 18^th

Indian Taco Sale- Oklahoma City- Apr 18^th

Earth Day- Lawton Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge- Apr 18^th

Guthrie Downtown Market- Guthrie- Apr 18^th

A Walk Through Time: Colonial Civil War Era Historical Days- Grove Har-Ber Village Museum- Apr 16^th– 18^th

Crawfish Festival- Tahlequah Kroner & Baer Pub- Apr 17^th– 18^th

Herbal Affair & Festival- Sand Springs Downtown- Apr 18^th

Master Gardners Spring Plant Sale- Claremore Rogers County Building- Apr 18^th

Orbit Arts Festival- Tulsa Performing Arts Center- Apr 18^th

Earth Day- Pawnee Bill Ranch & Museum- Apr 18^th

Taste of Claremore- Claremore Downtown- Apr 18^th

Watercress Fest- Rose Saline Courthouse Museum- Apr 18^th

Chickasaw Nation Children’s Fair- Ada Lazer Zone Family Fun Center- Apr 18^th

Mama’s Quilt Show & Trade Day- Alex- Apr 18^th

DarkSky Park Celebration- Kenton Black Mesa State Park- Apr 17^th– 18^th

Stillwater Arts Festival- Stillwater Prairie Arts Center- Apr 17^th– 18^th

Annual Rib Cookoff Association World Championship- Shawnee- Apr 17^th– 18^th

89ers Day Celebration- Lexington Downtown- Apr 17^th– 18^th

101 Ranch Collector’s Association Western Memorabilia Show- Blackwell- Apr 17^th– 18^th

Earth Day Celebration- Wilburton Robbers Cave State Park- Apr 18^th

Street Kings Car Show- Guthrie- Apr 18^th

Red River Craft Beer Festival- Lawton Great Plains Coliseum Expo Building- Apr 18^th

Cruisin Main- Ada- Apr 18^th

VDubs in the Park- Medicine Park- Apr 17^th– 19^th

Mvskoke Art Market- Tulsa River Spirit Casino- Apr 18^th– 19^th

Route 66 Convergence- Tulsa, Sapulpa- Apr 19^th

Festival of Trains- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Apr 18^th– 19^th

Venardos Circus- Oklahoma City- Apr 16^th– 19^th

Heart of Oklahoma Youth Rodeo Association- Woodward Crystal Beach Arena- Apr 18^th– 19^th

Lone Star Classic Volleyball Girls National Qualifier- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Apr 10^th– 19^th

Queensferry Renaissance Festival- Vinita Park Hills Motel & RV Park- Apr 18^th– 19^th

Friends of the Norman Library Book Sale- Norman North Park Plaza- Apr 17^th– 19^th

Lawton Home & Garden Show- Lawton Great Plains Coliseum- Apr 17th- 19^th

Red Dirt Film Festival- Stillwater History Museum- Apr 17^th– 19^th

Spring Steam Train Rides- Oklahoma City Oklahoma Railway Museum- Apr 18^th– 19^th

Route 66 Convergence- El Reno- Apr 20^th

Rhea Lana’s Consignment Sale- Claremore Will Rogers Downs Event Center- Apr 15^th– 21^st

National Reining Breeders Classic- Tulsa Expo Square- Apr 15^th– 25^th

Tulsa Botanic Blooms- Tulsa Botanic Garden- Mar 15^th– Apr 30^th

Muskogee Azalea Festival- Muskogee Honor Heights Park- Apr 1^st– 30^th

Trail of Tears Art Show- Tahlequah Cherokee Springs Plaza- Apr 11^th– May 16^th

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Food Friday: Ranch Burger

Sitting on the north side of Pawnee, on State Highway 18 heading north out of town is an awesome burger place to not skip. I came across it while driving through town a few years ago but didn’t stop. Just recently I was in Pawnee again and had a chance to enjoy dinner at Ranch Burger.

It was a nice Saturday afternoon when we stopped in, it wasn’t very busy yet. We started with lasso fries. These are curly fries with fried onions and jalapenos mixed in, served with ranch. While I got the standard bacon cheeseburger, Big K went with the Pawnee Bill burger with a side of onion rings. It didn’t take long for our food to be served. Everything was amazing. I totally fell in love with the lasso fries, Just can’t go wrong with fried onions and jalapenos mixed in with the potatoes. The burger was also amazing. Toasted bun with American cheese, bacon, and lots of fresh veggies. It was a glorious mess to eat but only the best burgers are. The Pawnee Bill burger was also a mess, with ham, bacon, American cheese, fried egg, and also lots of fresh veggies. Big K enjoyed every bite. The onion rings he had were also good, just a standard onion rings.

I think Ranch Burger gets overlooked in Pawnee because Click’s Steakhouse is 2 blocks south. It was getting busier as we ate. I will definitely stop again when I’m in that direction. I’m giving them 5 strips of bacon along with some lasso fries.

Address: 405 4th St., Pawnee.

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What’s Going on in Oklahoma: April 10th- April 12th

Another great weekend to get out and enjoy events around the state. Lots of car shows, rattlesnake hunts, and the lights are being turned on the Chrysler Tower in Bristow. So pick something fun to do and get out of the house.

2^nd Friday Norman Art Walk- Norman- Apr 10^th

Guthrie Downtown Market- Guthrie- Apr 10^th

Rock Creek Bridge Park Opening- Sapulpa- Apr 10^th

Putt-Putt! On the Plaza- Oklahoma City Plaza District- Apr 10^th

Art Crawl on 66- Tulsa- Apr 10^th

OKC Farmers Public Market- Oklahoma City- Apr 11^th

Lights On Festival- Bristow Chrysler Tower Plaza- Apr 11^th

Guthrie’s Downtown Market Spring Bazaar- Guthrie- Apr 11^th

3^rd Annual Classic Cars A-Round the Barn- Arcadia Round Barn- Apr 11^th

OKC Whiskey Fest- Oklahoma City Harn Homestead- Apr 11^th

Poochella- Oklahoma City Wheeler Park- Apr 11^th

3^rd Annual Shepherd’s Show N Shine Custom and Classic Car Show- Enid St Paul’s Lutheran School- Apr 11^th

3^rd Annual Native Plant Festival- Norman- Apr 11^th

Cookout with Cops- Oklahoma City- Apr 11^th

Flying Days- El Reno Mustang Field- Apr 11^th

Cruisin’ 23^rd: Route 66 Centennial Celebration- Oklahoma City Uptown 23^rd District- Apr 11^th

OKC Family Fun Day & Market- Oklahoma City- Apr 11^th

Coffee & Guitars- Edmond Music- Apr 11^th

Saturday Morning Music- Arcadia Round Barn- Apr 11^th

Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market- Edmond- Apr 11^th

Hospice Circle of Love Book Sale- Enid- Apr 10^th– 11^th

Superhero Saturday- Enid Meadowlake Park- Apr 11^th

Mad Dog Demo Derby- Enid Chisholm Trail Expo Center- Apr 11^th

52^nd Annual Ponca City Arts Festival- Ponca City- Apr 10^th– 11^th

German Feast & Auction- Clinton- Apr 11^th

Paws on Parade- Chickasha Public Library- Apr 11^th

Spring Stroll- Duncan Main Street- Apr 11^th

Farmers Market Preview- Oklahoma City Scissortail Park- Apr 11^th

All You Can Eat Potato Bar- Yukon Masonic Lodge- Apr 11^th

Grand Re-Opening- Oklahoma City Mollycoddled Hash Slinger- Apr 11^th

Woolaroc Spring Traders Encampment- Bartlesville Woolaroc Museum- Apr 9^th– 11^th

Exchange Club Chili & BBQ Cook-Off- Muskogee Hatbox Field- Apr 10^th– 11^th

Green Country Hamfest (Ham Radio)- Claremore Expo Center- Apr 10^th– 11^th

MAQG Sew Into Spring Quilt Show- Muskogee First United Methodist Church- Apr 10^th– 11^th

Springfest- Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward Park- Apr 10^th– 11^th

Henryetta Cruise Knight- Henryetta Downtown- Apr 11^th

Owasso Spring Fling- Owasso Redbud Festival Park- Apr 11^th

Wonder City Wordfest- Locust Grove Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry- Apr 11^th

Ayowa’ Garden to Gourmet Agritours- Sulphur Chickasaw Cultural Center- Apr 11^th

Ilimpa’chi’ Indigenous Food Sovereignty Day- Sulphur Chickasaw Cultural Center- Apr 11^th

Okeene Rattlesnake Round-Up- Okeene Football Field- Apr 9^th-11^th

Pontotoc County Quilt Show- Ada Pontotoc County Agri-Plex- Apr 10^th– 11^th

Family Fun Festival- El Reno- Apr 11^th

Bethany Spring Fling- Bethany- Apr 11^th

Agra Trade Days- Agra- Apr 11^th

Scottish Festival & Highland Games- Braman Rock & Brews Casino- Apr 11^th

Second Saturdays- Stillwater OSU Museum of Art- Apr 11^th

Medieval Fair of Norman- Norman Reaves Park- Apr 10^th– 12^th

Wine Tasting Weekend- Broken Bow- Apr 10^th– 12^th

Extreme Racing- Oklahoma City Remington Park- Apr 12^th

Cinch Breakaway National Championships- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Apr 10^th– 12^th

Spring N Spots Show- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Apr 11^th– 12^th

OKC Sports Card & Memorabilia Show- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Apr 11^th– 12^th

Southwest Farm & Home Expo- Elk City- Apr 11^th– 12^th

K101 Farm Expo- Woodward County Event Center- Apr 10^th– 12^th

Waurika Rattlesnake Hunt- Waurika- Apr 9^th– 12^th

Waynoka Rattlesnake Hunt- Waynoka Downtown- Apr 10^th– 12^th

Trykes ‘N Tread Car Show- Lawton Great Plains Coliseum- Apr 11^th– 12^th

Spring Steam Train Rides- Oklahoma City Oklahoma Railway Museum- Apr 11^th– 12^th

Dia del Nino- Oklahoma City SW 29^th & Western- Apr 12^th

Traber’s Ultimate Food Fair- Oklahoma City- Apr 14^th

Greenleaf Old Time Music Festival- Braggs Greenleaf State Park- Apr 12^th– 18^th

Lone Star Classic Volleyball Girls National Qualifier- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Apr 10^th– 19^th

Tulsa Botanic Blooms- Tulsa Botanic Garden- Mar 15^th– Apr 30^th

Muskogee Azalea Festival- Muskogee Honor Heights Park- Apr 1^st– 30^th

Trail of Tears Art Show- Tahlequah Cherokee Springs Plaza- Apr 11^th– May 16^th

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Food Friday: Sun Cattle Co.

I have been hearing about Sun Cattle Company for quite a while now, supposed to be some of the best burgers in town. We were in the area and decided to stop to give them a try.

First, my biggest issue is the parking situation. There is a parking lot behind the building but you have to pay. During the week, the curbside parking is also pay, if you can find a spot. At least it was a Saturday afternoon but we still parked two blocks away. After our short stroll, we did walk right up to the counter to order. Since it was my first visit, I went with a simple cheeseburger. Big K of course had to have the biggest burger, the Big Jack. I also got an order of their onion rings while Big K chose the chili cheese crowns. We got our order pretty quick. I was pleasantly surprised how big the onion rings were, gigantic. I started on them immediately, they were incredible. Thick pieces of onion dredged through a black pepper batter and perfectly fried. They were the best onion rings I have had in a long time. The burger was good as well. Meat was perfect with a nice char along with plenty of fried onions mixed in on a toasted bun. Big K was thoroughly enjoying his order. He wolfed down the chili cheese crowns, I had a bite and they were good as well. He did love the Big Jack, compared it to the MotherTucker at Tucker’s.

We had a great visit, other than the parking. Sun Cattle Co. has been in the Film District for a couple years now and I can understand why they have been successful. While you are in the area, you can walk around the historic district. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007, the Film Exchange Historic District has a lot of Art Deco buildings still standing. I will give them 5 strips of bacon, preferably on a burger.

Address: 800 W. Sheridan Ave., Oklahoma City.

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What’s Going on in Oklahoma: April 3rd- April 5th

Easter weekend with lots of Easter egg hunts around the state. Flowers are blooming all over the state as well- azaleas in Muskogee, dogwood in Idabel, and of course, the second weekend of the tulip festival in Oklahoma City. Lots to do.

First Fridays on the Paseo- Oklahoma City Paseo Arts District- Apr 3^rd

Guthrie Downtown Market- Guthrie- Apr 3^rd

Spring Egg Hunt- Norman Andrews Park- Apr 3^rd

First Friday April- Enid Downtown- Apr 3^rd

Woodward Family Fun Fair- Woodward County Event Center- Apr 3^rd

Droverstock- Chickasha USAO Oval- Apr 3^rd

First Friday Art Crawl- Tulsa Arts District- Apr 3^rd

Grove Cruise Night, Car Show, & Food Truck Friday- Grove Community Center- Apr 3^rd

Easter Egg Hunt- Elk City Ackley Park- Apr 4^th

Celtic Day- Grove Har-Ber Village Museum- Apr 4^th

Community Egg Hunt- Owasso Rayola Park- Apr 4^th

Easter Egg Hunt- Checotah Lake Eufaula State Park- Apr 4^th

Easter Egg Hunt- Pawnee Bill Ranch- Apr 4^th

Easter Egg Hunt- Claremore Will Rogers Memorial Museum- Apr 4^th

Okie Country Home, Garden, & Outdoor Expo- Muskogee Martin Luther King Center- Apr 4^th

Oklahoma Aquarium Easter Party- Jenks Oklahoma Aquarium- Apr 4^th

OKC Farmers Public Market- Oklahoma City- Apr 4^th

Color My World with Iris 2^nd Annual Early Iris Show- Oklahoma City Will Rogers Garden- Apr 4^th

Dwarf & Median Potted Iris Sale- Oklahoma City Will Rogers Garden- Apr 4^th

Wichita Wildlife Reserve Geology Hike- Lawton Wichita Wildlife Reserve- Apr 4^th

Tipton Children’s Home Homecoming- Tipton- Apr 4^th

Annual Free Community Easter Egg Hunt- Oklahoma City Lakeview Market- Apr 4^th

Craft Beer & Baby Goats- Oklahoma City Skydance Brewing Co.- Apr 4^th

Barbie Truck- Oklahoma City Penn Square Mall- Apr 4^th

Paws & Peeps Spring Block Party- Moore- Apr 4^th

Just Between Friends Kids Consignment Sale- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Mar 28^th– Apr 4^th

Easter Eggstravaganza- Oklahoma City Orr Family Farm- Mar 28^th– Apr 4^th

Coffee & Guitars- Edmond Music- Apr 4^th

Saturday Morning Music- Arcadia Round Barn- Apr 4^th

Easter Egg Hunt- Chickasha Leg Lamp- Apr 4^th

Easter Egg Hunt- Altus- Apr 4^th

Easter Egg Hunt- Duncan- Apr 4^th

The Great Easter Egg Hunt- Bartlesville- Apr 4^th

Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association Spring Show- Tulsa Expo Square- Apr 1^st– 4^th

Claremore Home & Garden Show- Claremore Expo Center- Apr 3^rd– 4^th

Spring with the Bunny- Tulsa Zoo- Apr 4^th

Ada Pro Rodeo- Ada- Apr 3^rd– 4^th

North Central Oklahoma Home & Garden Show- Stillwater Payne County Expo Center- Apr 3^rd– 4^th

Sassy Dames Craft Show- Shawnee- Apr 3^rd– 4^th

Central Oklahoma Coin Show- Guthrie Logan County Fairgrounds- Apr 3^rd– 4^th

Dogwood Days Festival- Idabel- Apr 3^rd– 4^th

Made in Oklahoma Festival & Car Show- Seminole- Apr 4^th

Easter Eggstravaganza- Cordell Lee Park- Apr 4^th

Holi Festival of Colors & Easter Egg Hunt- Oklahoma City University- Apr 4^th

Easter Bunny Express & Egg Hunt- Oklahoma City Oklahoma Railway Museum- Apr 4^th

FloraFest- Choctaw- Apr 4^th

Adoption Eggstravaganza- Oklahoma City Animal Shelter- Apr 4th

Doggy Easter Egg Hunt- Mustang Dog Park- Apr 4th

Park Pal’s Easter Egg Hunt- Freedom Alabaster Caverns State Park- Apr 5^th

Tulip Festival- Oklahoma City Myriad Gardens- Apr 4^th– 5^th

Guthrie Flea Market Grand Opening- Guthrie- Apr 4^th– 5^th

Free Community Easter Meal- Oklahoma City Lakeview Market- Apr 5^th

High School & Junior High State Rodeo- Chickasha Grady County Fairgrounds- Apr 4^th– 5^th

Art in Bloom- Tulsa Philbrook Museum of Art- Apr 3^rd– 5^th

Oklahoma Buckskin Bloomin Blowout Show- Tulsa Expo Square- Apr 4^th– 5^th

Rendezvous at Fort Washita- Durant Fort Washita- Apr 1^st– 5^th

Barrel Bash- Shawnee Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center- Apr 3^rd– 5^th

Tulsa Botanic Blooms- Tulsa Botanic Garden- Mar 15^th– Apr 20^th

Muskogee Azalea Festival- Muskogee Honor Heights Park- Apr 1^st– 30^th

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Food Friday: Hunny Bunny Biscuit Company

There are getting to be more restaurants in the Oklahoma City metro area that specialize in breakfast, one that I love visiting is the Hunny Bunny Biscuit Company.

We were able to stop in on a cloudy Thursday afternoon, usually the weekends are busier but this day was quiet. Their menu is mostly biscuit related items, biscuit sandwiches, biscuits and gravy, or their version of eggs Benedict called Benny’s. I went with a basic biscuit with bacon, egg, and cheese, while Big K had a hot mess. We both had iced maple cinnamon lattes to drink as well. The drinks were there first, they were great. Could really taste the maple mixing with the cinnamon. Not long after our breakfast meals came out. Not going to lie, the biscuit sandwich is way bigger than anything you can get at a chain restaurant. The biscuit was buttery and everything cooked perfectly. I did get a side of tater tots and they were fried perfectly. Big K’s hot mess consists of a biscuit covered in tots, cheese, sausage gravy, and an egg. He loved every bite.

We always love dedicated breakfast restaurants, Hunny Bunny Biscuit Company has been in the OKC area for almost 10 years now. We’ve been a few times and try new stuff each time. Their original location is on NW 23rd Street with the second location on Memorial Road. If you want biscuits for breakfast, I recommend stopping in someday. I give them 5 strips of bacon.

Address: 429 NW 23rd St., Oklahoma City; 6100 W. Memorial Rd., Oklahoma City.

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Food Friday: Angelo’s Italian Deli

There has been so much talk about the new Italian deli opened in Bethany a few months ago, so you know I had to go try it out. We picked a nice Saturday afternoon and stopped in.

It was quiet when we got there and greeted enthusiastically by the owner along with several employees. The menu board on the wall was quite simple, so we picked out respective sandwiches. I ordered the toasted College & 36th, a sandwich stuffed with baked ham, Cooper white cheese, caramelized onion jam, Romaine, roasted tomato, all on a rosemary loaf. Big K got the cold sandwich called the Abruzzi. This sandwich is huge, with crispy chicken, Prosciutto, Ricotta cheese, mozzarella, arugula, roasted bell peppers with a balsamic glaze on a roll. While the owner was making up the sandwiches, we checked out the other offerings. They had plenty of sides, but we decided on the pasta salad and potato salad. We got everything to go, so we could just relax and eat at home. We dove into the sides first, the pasta salad was amazing. Large cheese filled ravioli with spices and parmesan cheese in what seemed to be an olive oil. Then we had the potato salad, which was also good. Large chunks of skin-on red potatoes in a creamy mayo-type sauce. Then we got to our sandwiches. The Abruzzi that Big K ordered was stuffed full of meats. I had a small bite, this will be what I get on my next visit. The chicken with the Prosciutto worked so well with the Ricotta and mozzarella providing some color to the flavors. My College and 36th was great as well. The ham and cheese worked so well with the caramelized onion, so good together.

Angelo’s Italian Deli is new to the city. Opened just a few months ago and have been quite popular ever since. They do also have an actual deli inside where you can order meats and cheeses by the pound. Coffee and tea are on the menu for drinks if you want to try that as well. There is also a dessert case with all kinds of treats, I just didn’t get anything this trip but will next time. Located on NW 36th just south of Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, they are easy to find. I loved every bite of my food and am excited to stop in again. I’m giving them 5 strips of bacon.

Address: 6639 NW 36th St., Bethany

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Food Friday: Hummus Mediterranean Cafe

I am a fan of Mediterranean food. I know it’s odd but I just love how the flavors come together. I finally had a chance to try Hummus Mediterranean Cafe a few weeks ago with family and we loved it.

We started with the plain hummus with warm pita. This was amazing. It’s hard to find good hummus unless it’s made fresh, and they make theirs every day. The warm pita worked so well with that fresh hummus, I could have eaten so much more if given the chance. While Miss Mae ordered the Akawi pie, me and Big K ordered the combo platter with Kofta and Shish Tawook. We also all got the mint lemonade as something different to drink. Because of a bigger order for a table before us, it took a bit longer than normal but the food was worth the wait. Let’s start with the Akawi pie, this is like a Mediterranean version of a pizza. Akawi is a brine cheese named after the Palestinian town Akki (now part of Israel). I had a bite, it was good. The cheese has a Feta type consistency and flavor. Overall, Mae loved it. The combo platters we ordered were good as well. They came with vermicelli rice, grilled vegetables, and baba ghannouj with pita. Kofta is a type of meatball with spices. Shish Tawook is marinated chicken, grilled to a perfection. Everything on this platter was amazing. The rice was perfect, the Kofta was good as was the Shish Tawook. Big K loved his platter as well. As for the mint lemonade, this was different, but it works. You have the fresh lemonade with the freshness of mint. It was just a flavor explosion that I had never experienced before but would definitely drink again.

We had a great night, just sitting as a family and enjoying a good meal. They are a bit hard to find if you don’t know what you are looking for, tucked into the corner of a strip mall. They also have a second location in Moore. I am ready to visit again to try more options on their menu. I am giving them 5 strips of bacon.

Address: 3000 W. Memorial Rd., Oklahoma City; 811 SW 19th St., Moore.

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Food Friday: Flatire Burger

While out taking pictures of historic places in Edmond, it was time for lunch and we realized that there was a good burger joint that we hadn’t been to in a while. Flatire Burger has been in Edmond for over 20 years, just west of the University of Central Oklahoma campus. We had gone there early on but hadn’t been back since. That was a mistake.

On a nice Saturday afternoon, after walking around the UCO campus, we went to Flatire. The weather was so nice that we sat out on the patio in January. We started lunch with the Green Chile Spokes. These are Anaheim chiles that have been roasted, then breaded and fried. The served them with a ranch type dipping sauce called Rooster sauce. We loved them. They were so good, crispy with a touch of heat to them. I could have eaten a whole bucket of them on my own. Now onto the burgers, I ordered a Juicy Lucy while Big K decided to tackle the Hell’s Kitchen burger. It didn’t take too long for us to get these incredible burgers. The Juicy Lucy is a half-pound burger stuffed with cheddar cheese, topped with more cheddar, bacon, grilled onions, and a fried egg. This was seriously on of the best burgers I’ve eaten. We all know the best burgers are messy and this one was so juicy that it was falling apart. Every bite just had so much flavor. As a side I got tator tots, which were fried perfectly. And the Hell’s Kitchen burger that Big K had, his exact words were “it is fucking amazing”. This burger brings the heat, grilled sweet onions, grilled jalapenos, ghost pepper cream cheese, bacon, salsa, chipotle mayo, and crushed tortilla chips. He ate it without breaking a sweat. He got the fries and loved them as well.

I totally need to remember that Flatire Burger is an option in when in Edmond. The service was outstanding and the patio was a great place to sit. I will give them 5 strips of bacon.

Address: 318 E. Ayers St., Edmond.

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Food Friday: Asian Buffet

All of Oklahoma City gets excited when a new buffet opens and a few months ago all the talk was about the new Asian Buffet on NW Expressway. On their opening weekend there were lines out the doors with wait times as long as two hours. I personally saw the lines when I tried to check it out. I waited a couple months and tried again, this time with no wait.

I was met with a pleasant woman who was very nice, you pay first, then are escorted to your seat. Everything was well stocked on the buffet and I had to try a bit of everything. I immediately fell in love with their bacon wrapped shrimp, of course. The cheesy seafood casserole was another favorite that also got a second helping. I also loved their pineapple chicken and their version of sausage with onion. They had some decent sushi, I tried most of their cooked varieties. Their General Tso chicken as well as the sweet and sour chicken were ok but I’ve had better at other Chinese buffets. Same with the crab rangoon and egg rolls, good but I’ve had better. They did have crab legs and to be honest, I love crab but hate the work to get the meat out.

The service was incredible, our drinks were kept filled and dirty plates vanished without us realizing it. The restaurant was clean and the buffet was full every time I went for refills. The decor is wonderful, love all of the dolphins decorating the buffet. Overall, is it the best Chinese buffet in town, no but it ranks in the top 5. It is a bit pricey but everything seems to be going that way. I recommend a visit so you can try it for yourself, I’m giving them 5 strips of bacon wrapped around that shrimp.

Address: 5702 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City.

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Posts tagged ‘Oklahoma’

What’s Going on in Oklahoma: April 17th- April 19th

Food Friday: Ranch Burger

What’s Going on in Oklahoma: April 10th- April 12th

Food Friday: Sun Cattle Co.

What’s Going on in Oklahoma: April 3rd- April 5th

Food Friday: Hunny Bunny Biscuit Company

Food Friday: Angelo’s Italian Deli

Food Friday: Hummus Mediterranean Cafe

Food Friday: Flatire Burger

Food Friday: Asian Buffet

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