Chickens, a goose and restaurants on the loose: The latest in OKC area food and dining
This summer in the Oklahoma City metro-area has been a hot one and not just in terms of the weather.
If you've been watching things in and around OKC, you may have noticed that some restaurants we knew were coming soon are officially open. And with no sign of slowing down, there appear to be even more on the way, along with some great food and dining specials and events to keep you busy.
Midtown OKC gets a golden Goose
With it, August brought to Midtown the official opening of The Goose, 1210 N Hudson Ave. The spot is offering up hot and cold sandwiches, burgers, salads and more. Plus, you can get a draft beer, a draft cocktail or any of their bottled and canned selections to wash your meal down.
The Goose is open daily at 11 a.m. and closes at 8 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, and 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
Plaza District's first of two new Japanese restaurants opens
The Plaza is doubling down on new Japanese restaurants this summer with one already open and another on the way. Both spots look to add options for sushi to the neighborhood along with other Japanese and Japanese-fusion fare.
Oshiki Japanese Steakhouse, 1738 NW 16th St. found its way to the Plaza and is now open daily. The spot offers up hibachi along with many other options. For more information or to book a reservation, visit https://oshikiok.com.
Also set to open, just up the block at 1732 NW 16th St., before summer ends is Takaramono. While a final date for opening has not been set, the restaurant posted saying a late summer opening was in store.
Hot happenings around OKC
Enjoy the final days of summer at The Ambassador Hotel, 1200 N Walker Ave., during their Wednesday Poolside for the People events. Every Wednesday through the end of September the hotel will open the back terrace and invite guests in to enjoy summer vibes and Neapolitan-style pizzas, spritzes, hard seltzers from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poolside-for-the-people-tickets-933528858947 for more information or to reserve your space for free.
If you'd rather sip on a spritz while taking in panoramic views of the city, you can reserve a spot for Vast's Mile High Spritz in the Sky. Choose from one of eight cocktails, crafted with summer and the Amalfi coast in mind and relish in the remaining days of summer. The experience is running Fridays and Saturdays at least through early September. Reservations are $10 per person and can be made on OpenTable.
Lush patio space FLORA, 15 N Robinson Ave., wants guests to embrace its name at a Build-Your-Own-Bouquet event Sept. 8. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., sip complimentary champagne and create a floral arrangement to take home on the patio while enjoying the sunshine. Event cost is $45 and can be booked via Eventbrite.
Weekly Jazz Brunch and regular Afternoon Tea at The National
OKC's First National Building is home to events year round and now they're offering up weekly Jazz Brunch and bringing back regular afternoon tea options.
Jazz Brunch will happen from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday in the Great Hall of Tellers and will feature dishes like lemon buttermilk pancakes, eggs benedict, and more. For reservations and more information visit https://www.tellersokc.com/event/jazz-brunch/.
The Great Hall is also the backdrop for The National's afternoon tea service featuring finger sandwiches, sweets, and teas served in charming antique cups. Reservations are $35 for adults and $15 for kids 13 and younger. For an additional cost, cocktails, wine by the glass or a build-your-own mimosa station can be added. Afternoon tea is available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. For more information or to make a reservation, visit https://www.tellersokc.com/event/afternoon-tea-in-the-great-hall/.
'Moore' to love at Teriyaki Island
A new restaurant popped up in Moore in May and is adding to the options available for residents in the area. Teriyaki Island, 1110 N Eastern Ave., offers up bento-style Teriyaki boxes with your choice of proteins, served alongside rice and salad. You can also choose from a selection of stir-fry dishes, chicken wings, chicken bites and more.
The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Chicken Salad Chick comes back to the metro, offers up giveaways all week
There's even more fun in store in Moore as the first metro-area reemergence of fast-casual concept Chicken Salad Chick opened at 750 SW 19th St. on Tuesday, and to celebrate the chain is offering up giveaways.
Tuesday, Aug. 27 – Free Chicken Salad for a Year to the first 100 Guests – The first guest in line will receive one large Quick Chick of chicken salad per week for an entire year. The next 99 guests in line receive one large Quick Chick of chicken salad per month for a year.
Wednesday, Aug. 28 – The first 50 guests to purchase a Chick Trio receive a FREE Chicken Salad Chick 40oz Tumbler.
Thursday, Aug. 29 – The first 50 guests to purchase a Chick Trio receive a FREE Chicken Salad Chick Canvas Tote Bag.
Friday, Aug. 30 – The first 50 guests to purchase a Chick Special will receive a FREE Chick Special on their next visit.
Saturday, Aug. 31 – The first 50 guests to purchase two Large Quick Chicks receive a FREE Chicken Salad Chick Cooler.
Guests must download the Chicken Salad Chick App and be 16 years or older to be eligible for giveaways.
Operator Troy Morrison has also acquired rights for five more Chicken Salad Chick locations in Oklahoma, which may be of some relief to fans of the restaurant who saw all of the Oklahoma locations shutter in early 2023. A promised announcement of the brand's return was made in January and now it seems that is finally coming to fruition.
OKC gets new Panda Express
The newest Panda Express to open in OKC is also one of the first to open featuring a new store design, Panda Home, incorporating design elements "inspired by traditional Chinese architecture and traditions with modern motifs," according to the brand.
Store hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, with the drive-thru open until 10 p.m.; and 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday with drive-thru open until 10:30 p.m.
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Openings, events and news from the OKC food and dining industry
