Oklahoma City restaurants: Guide to dining out, outdoor dining, patios

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- Dave Cathey

Oklahoma food-service industry working toward new normal amid myriad challenges: Two years ago, the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic unleashed a devastating nationwide blow to the food-service industry and local restaurants, caterers and their supporting vendors weren't immune. But the news hasn't been all bad for the 405 diningscape.

Where to find steak in OKC

Oklahoma City meets Sin City at Steak the Experience: On New Year's Eve, chef Jonas Favela quietly opened Steak the Experience. The idea was to bring together the two places he calls home, having split his upbringing between here and Las Vegas.

James Beard Foundation names Andrew Black as national semifinalist for Outstanding Chef: Oklahoma City chef Andrew Black tops the list of James Beard Award nominees from Oklahoma, including four regional chefs and two restaurants.

Grey Sweater restaurant located at 100 NE 4th St. in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021.
Grey Sweater restaurant located at 100 NE 4th St. in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021.

Award-winning cuisine to try in OKC

Florence's Restaurant bags Oklahoma's first James Beard Award: Florence's Restaurant, which opened in 1952 in Oklahoma City, became Oklahoma's first James Beard Foundation Award-winner this year.

Top 20 Black-owned restaurants in OKC: The Oklahoman's Food Dude lists 20 Black-owned restaurants worth visiting while you're in town.

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