Harrisons Chicken House
204 E. Oklahoma, Guthrie
260-7692
Have you ever had fried chicken that looks simultaneously like a work of art and a heap of southern goodness? If the answer is no, and you have no aversion to fried green tomatoes, then youve got no legitimate reason not to check out Harrisons Chicken House. And in case youre still undecided, weve got three words for you: wavy tator twists.
Mama Sinmis Chop House
2312 N. Macarthur
947-6262
Whens the last time you had West African fare? Exactly. Now youve got the luxury of enjoying meat pies baked in a butter crust, spicy suya (meat on a stick), moi moi (bean cakes), efo (sautéed spinach with seasoned tomatoes) and golden-friend plantains on a regular basis. Check out the lunch special, too.
Top That! Pizza
1389 E. 15th, Edmond
341-1695
Where pizza gets personal is the motto at this new pizzeria. Choose your crust, get sauce-y with it, then pick toppings for a personal pie delivered to you in about five minutes. Its a great solution for a group of friends or family who all have different ideas about what makes the best pizza. Top that!
Tea Garden Chinese Restaurant
38 E. 15th, Edmond
285-6800
Teas
and gardens are two things that can provide a little serenity in an
otherwise busy day. Those who dont have time to transform their home
into a retreat might consider this new spot in Edmond. While the
location isnt actually in a garden, you actually get tea, along with
Chinese food.
Pizza Planet
1621 N. May
778-8850
Get
your rockets ready! And, no, thats not a euphemism for anything
suggestive. Youll just need a way to get to an entirely new world made
of pizza. OK, maybe its not made of pizza, but you will find pizza
lots of it at Pizza Planet. You can also pick up chicken wings,
cheddar peppers, onion rings, sandwiches and calzones.
Simply Sweet
501 S. Mustang, Yukon
837-6690
Youre
throwing a party and want to do something out of the box. How about a
candy buffet? Simply Sweet offers up packages for just that, including
assorted jars, laminated cards with the type of candy listed, scoops and
goody bags for guests when they leave. Visit the shop and enjoy one of
its fresh-made muffins or pastries while you plan.
Spice and Rice
770 Debarr, Norman
321-7423
Spice
up your life! This has nothing to do with the Spice Girls and
everything to do with tikka masala and curry. Enjoy the tandoori chicken
with vegetables, and, of course, you cant forget the naan. Also, all
meat is 100-percent halal. Feast as if youre a resident of the Taj
Mahal!
Photos by Shannon Cornman and Mark Hancock