What has opened in Norman in 2023?

It’s been 10 months since the Sooners last played a game on Owen Field and more than a dozen restaurants have opened since the 2022 season ended. Here’s a list of places to sample if you want to skip the tried and true in 2023: The 405 Burger Bar actually opened a couple of years ago near the OU…

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Donut forget the sweet treats

Whether your donut of choice might be a chocolate long john, simple glazed, powdered sugar (or Boston Creme!), apple fritters or maple long john, Norman's ample array of donut shops will make you a hero when entering a staff meeting or house full of children with a box full of sweet pastries…

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Seven places for a bowl of soup in Norman

Colder days may translate to desires for warmer meals: Here are seven Norman go-to eateries for hot soups that might hit the spot. Midway Deli. Midway Deli serves a variety of soups each day; favorites include the green chile stew soup, the Filipino adobo and the hearty bean soup. Midway's…

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Five date-night dinner locales in Norman

Valentine's Day is a little more than a month away and places to take your sweetheart should not be difficult mystery to solve. These five Norman restaurants are also terrific picks for celebrating a birthday, anniversary, job promotion or other special occasion throughout the year. In Downtown…

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Six places to warm up with coffee in Norman

Cradling a hot cup of coffee (or cappuccino or latte) on a cold morning is a special treat. Whether it is an early morning business meeting or a pick-me-up at a cold weekend soccer match or just a catch-up klatch with an old friend, indulge at one of Norman's coffee stops. Although there are…

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More Norman patios for outdoor dining

In the past few months, more Norman restaurants have added outdoor seating and patios for diners who are wanting to eat (and/or drink) in the open air. Midway Deli, 601 W. Eufaula St., added a side patio in earlier in the summer for diners wanting some of their signature sandwiches. Victoria's Pasta…

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Plan a Norman brew through

With eight (and counting) available options to taste craft suds, Norman's growing brewery community provides an opportunity to plan a brew through with friends, family, coworkers, conference attendees and others. Working from north to south: 1. 405 Brewing Co. Taproom, 1716 Topeka Dr. 2. Equity…

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Plan a brew through Norman breweries

With eight (and counting) available options to taste craft suds, Norman's growing brewery community provides an opportunity to plan a brew through with friends, family, coworkers, conference attendees and others. Working from north to south: Black Mesa Brewing is a craft brewery located in Norman…

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