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Perle Mesta With James Beard Award–winning Chef Black at the helm, Perle Mesta offers an enchanting, meticulously crafted dining experience that blends refined flavors, artful presentations, and gracious service — all capturing the timeless spirit, elegance, and warm hospitality of their ever-charming, ever-prepared namesake.
Bar Sen Chef Jeff Chanchaleune, two-time James Beard nominee, brings something new to OKC with Bar Sen, the city’s first Laotian noodle bar. Located in the Plaza District next to Ma Der Lao Kitchen, Bar Sen serves gluten-free noodles and his mom’s nostalgic khao piek sen, alongside Asian beers, sake, and craft cocktails. It was one of the year’s most anticipated openings, offering dishes unlike anything in town.
Tiny Bubbles Tiny Bubbles Wine Bar is an inviting little neighborhood spot in Northpark Mall. They are all about enjoying the simple pleasures of life — offering a carefully curated selection of wines that perfectly pair with their thin and crispy pizzas, Mediterranean-inspired shareables, and a funky cocktail list.
Lorena Lorena, the new Midtown restaurant from restaurateur Lori Burson of Stella Modern Italian Cuisine, offers Southern-inspired dishes reimagined with a modern twist. Located next to its sister restaurant, Stella, Lorena honors Burson’s grandmother — whose warmth and recipes inspire the menu — blending tradition and creativity to celebrate Southern flavors, Oklahoma City, and family heritage. (Photography by Tony Thompson)
Birdie’s Birdie’s, a locally owned Oklahoma City restaurant led by celebrity chef Kevin Lee, has transformed into a modern Korean steakhouse that blends traditional Korean flavors with Lee’s unique style. The concept quickly won over locals and visitors, earning its Edmond location a spot on Yelp’s “Best New Restaurants in the South” for 2024. Oklahomans are savoring every bite.
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