OKC Foodcast

Celebrating OKC’s burger scene 🍔 This week on OKC Foodcast, Ryan, Jackie & I highlight some of Oklahoma City’s standout burger spots and break down what sets them apart. From flavor profiles to atmosphere and consistency, we talk about what keeps locals coming back and why OKC’s burger game deserves attention. Sponsored by: Vault405

Big destination, bold food 🍽️ On this episode, Chef Wyatt, Talya and I explore the dining at OKANA and how its multiple food concepts come together to shape the guest experience. This conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at how food plays a central role in one of OKC’s newest hospitality projects and how each dining venue has a unique and authentic approach to its cuisine. We talk about some favorites and how the variety of outlets menu revamps offers something for everyone, from out of town guests and locals looking for some good food! Signature Dining Outlets: Bullseye, Curveball Kitchen, Smokehouse Social, Jack Rabbit, Chido Tacos x Tequila Okana Resort is located at: 639 First Americans Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73129 Sponsored by: Vault 405

Coffee, community, and building something intentional ☕️ This week, we’re sitting down with Andrea (Anj) from HQ Coffee to talk about the story behind the shop and what it takes to create a welcoming coffee space in Oklahoma City. We dive into Andrea’s journey, the vision behind HQ Coffee, and how community plays a central role in everything they do. From coffee culture to the realities of running a local business, this episode is a great listen for anyone who loves OKC coffee and the people behind it. HQ Coffee is located on: 2600 N Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73106 Sponsored by: Vault 405

Desserts, dedication, and a big win 🍰 This week on the pod, we’re sitting down with Stefanie Embree the mastermind behind OKC Sweets to talk desserts, hustle, and what it took to start the bakery. We dive into how the concept came together, what it meant to win Next Level Baker, and how she went from being a self taught baker, selling from her home to what OKC Sweets is today! From customer favorites to community support and what’s next, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who loves local food and the stories behind it. OKC Sweets is located on: 7306 N Western Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 Sponsored by: Vault 405

No episode this week. We're starting the new year strong with an episode on the 2nd! Happy 2026!

Julie and Ao join me to talk about their favorite OKC eats and Reel Simple Media. Together they create some incredible content around Oklahoma City, showcasing the great food we have! We talk about what it takes to be a good content creator and our favorites around the city! Follow Reel Simple Media (@reelsimplemedia) Sponsored by: Vault405

Ryan joins me this week to talk about Oklahoma Food Tours! Oklahoma Food Tours showcases the rapidly growing Oklahoma City food scene through guided walking tours across the city. Guests enjoy curated tastings, local stories, cultural insights, and an immersive look at Oklahoma City’s most iconic districts. Apart from the tours, Ryan is an active REALTOR® and is extremely active in the community serving on multiple boards across the city and as a leader in DeMolay (an international youth leadership organization for young men aged 12 to 21). Learn more about Oklahoma Food Tours at oklahomafoodtours.com Sponsored by: Vault405

Waseem joins me to chat about his restaurant Kebabish Bites in Norman. He talks about the struggle in the early days and how community helped him get through. We chat about what makes Kebabish special, the free cooking classes he teaches (go learn how to make some great Pakistani dishes) and if you've been curious what it means for a restaurant to serve Halal food - take a listen, Waseem tells us what it means to be Halal. Kebabish Bites is located in Norman (283 34th Ave S W, Norman, OK 73072). Sponsored by: Vault405

This week Gaby is in the studio with me to talk about all the amazing food she has found around OKC (and beyond) over the past few years. We talk a lot of food (obviously) - some of her favorite spots in the city, what got her started, and so much more. Gaby runs OKC Foodie Finds and posts some incredible content. She is always trying new places, exploring things to do in city, and loves supporting small businesses. Make sure to follow her (@okcfoodiefinds on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook) to see whats new in the city! Sponsored by: Vault405

Brian Bogert, CEO and Founding Partner of The Social Order is in the studio talking about all the good eats they've introduced to the city (17 locations and counting)! Starting with The Jones Assembly, we chat about everything from Fuzzy's, Dave's Hot Chicken, Spark, and a little insight into a future concept that will be coming soon! Sponsored by: Vault405

Brittany, Marketing & Development Director at Mickey Mantle's joins me today to talk all things Mickey! New menu release, special events, 25th Anniversary and so much more. Did you know they have several locations in TX and in Winstar Casino? Make sure you put the 25th anniversary party on your calendar for October 28th! Follow their social media to find out when tickets go on sale! Sponsored by: Vault405

Rachel Cope, CEO of 84 Hospitality joins me in the studio. We talk about Elisabetta, their newest concept and all the other hangouts including Empire, Burger Punk, and Goro. We reminisce about some concepts that are no longer with us and talk about what the future holds for her and the hospitality group. Sponsored by: Vault405

This week Jaclyn is in the studio with me to talk about her adventures in Oklahoma (and beyond). We talk about some of her favorite spots in the city, the latest and greatest, and things to look forward to! Jaclyn is one of the premiere content creators in Oklahoma. She loves trying new places to eat, exploring things to do in city, and is a huge supporter of small businesses. Make sure to follow her (@adventuresinoklahoma on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook) to stay in the know about all the great things happening in the city! Sponsored by: Vault405

Pizzaiolo Kyle joins me on the pod to talk about how he's bringing a little bit of Detroit to OKC and Edmond. Woodward Pizza started from his love and passion for Detroit style pizza and it is truly one of the best in the city. We talk about what goes into making good pizza, how this style of pizza started, and what makes it SO GOOD! If you're a pizza lover, you don't want to miss this one. Woodward Pizza is located in the Icehouse Project in downtown Edmond (109 W 2nd St, Edmond, OK 73003). Sponsored by: Vault405

James Nguyen joins me in studio for the revival episode of the pod. We talk about delicious eats around the city and Riviere - his take on modern Vietnamese. Riviere is located in Midtown on 8th and Hudson (905 N Hudson Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102). Sponsored by: Vault405

We're back! New episodes releasing every other Friday, starting this Friday 8/8/25.

Bailey joins us this week to talk about Bondi Bowls. Starting in the pandemic and quickly growing to multiple states, store fronts and trucks - Bailey shares her story and her calling to Bondi!

Mark Burckel joins us in the studio to talk about his adventures with Psycho Taco! Have you tried their queso and beer battered cauliflower tacos yet? Lets get PSYCHO!

This week we get to sit down with Marco Morrow - one of the 16 partners of Mob Grill. We chat about burgers, meatballs, origin stories, and the inspiration behind some of the creative menu items!

Alex Aguilar joins us this week to chat about all that VZD has meant to him, the community, and what the future holds. We also chat about the taco and burger competitions that brought the community together for some delicious food!

Zack & Silvana with Sedalia's Oyster & Seafood join us on this episode to talk about their space on NW 10th street. We talk about food, culture, supply chain, wines, and so much more! Have you tried the Focaccia w/ cod butter!?

DINE OUT & FIGHT HUNGER Restaurant Week starts tomorrow and runs all week (March 7-12). We chat with Phi Nguyen Co-Chair of Restaurant Week and Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Regional Food Bank to learn all about it! Visit their website to see all the participating locations and their specials: www.restaurantweekokc.com By participating in OKC Restaurant Week YOU are making a difference in the fight against hunger. A portion of the proceeds from participating restaurants go to the Regional Food Bank!

We round out the Oklahoma Gazette's Best of OKC 2020 recap. Remember, voting is now open for 2021 - so go vote for your favorites! Voting ends 11/8. May the tastiest prevail!

The Oklahoma Gazette's Best of OKC begins its voting October 13. We take a look at last year's awards to get ready for the 2021 awards...taking some food stops along the way.

Publishing six times a year, Edible OKC tells the stories of restaurants nestled in our city. Stuart & Jenny join us to talk about the magazine, the incredible stories they feature, and delicious food across the city.

Some news, some trivia, some curiosities - and all of that leads back to food. Where does Chicken 65 come from? And, why is it called chicken 65? Was it the 65th attempt? Let's find out...

Let's get into Bar Wars. This year's theme is superheroes! Cher joins us in the studio to talk about who all will compete this year and the great cause (Other Options) that it supports! ** We're giving away two pairs of tickets to Bar Wars, check out the giveaway on our Insta: @okcfoodcast **

A malfunctioning microphone ruined the audio from our conversation with Stuart and Jenny w/ Edible OKC. No new episode this week. :(

TapTapEat provides local restaurants with a free tailored online menu application to streamline orders from the customer to the kitchen. Sam & Mark join us this week to talk about their inspiration in starting this venture and the impact that they hope to make with it.

A conversation about our favorites, preferences, things we look for while trying new restaurants, and a whole lot more!

The new Omni Hotel brings with it a plethora of new concepts to the heart of Oklahoma City. Chef David & Chef Ashby join us to talk about all of those, plus, how their journey led them to Oklahoma City. And, what kind of impact this could have on the local scene?

All...well mostly all...about burgers! Tyler & Jordan from New State Burgers join us this week. From the optimal burger blend to Seltzer and Space Snack (and everything in between). Trivia Time: Do you know the original onion burger in El Reno? You'll definitely want a burger after this one.

Chef Jonathon Stranger joins us this week. We talk about food, the culture surrounding it, and of course, his connection and journey with food. Plus, what's on the horizon for Oklahoma's food culture? And the changes we are - and will continue to experience as the ripples from last year continue to effect us all. Check out our new website: okcfoodcast.com

Its 4th of July this Sunday, so it only felt right to talk about food that we eat on America's birthday! Also - what's the difference between a Spring Roll and Egg Roll? Favorite things we ate this week: Josh - Caesar Salad at Empire Slice House Cristina - Pizza at Gusto Nabeel - Avocado Salmon Spring Roll at The Other Room

We are back at it again! TWO new co-hosts, renewed energy, same mission - talking about the amazing food in Oklahoma City. On this episode we get to know the two wonderful people joining me on this quest, Josh and Cristina. What makes them go back for seconds?

Sando.itchi is a unique pop-up restaurant serving Japanese Sandos, a sandwich in delicious milk bread. We get a chance to chat with Keith about this concept, its history, inspiration, and their stint in OKC. If you missed out on trying one, they extended their stay for 1 MORE WEEK! Make sure to log on to their website at 5pm on Sunday (6/20) to secure your sando! XbsjXVUGInJrB3bQQqiG

Energy FC’s keepers – CJ Cochran & Cody Laurendi join us this week to talk about their favorite eats in Oklahoma City and of course a little football! We also have a special giveaway – listen to the episode or check out or instagram to see how you can win tickets to Energy FC’s final home game of the season!

Alex joins us this week to talk about Notorious P.I.E. – a great, colorful pizza joint in Norman. We talk about some of our favorite eats as well as some things that make Notorious stand out from other places around Oklahoma.

This week we play a little catch up. We talk about some of the food highlights during our brief time off air. Some of the best things we ate and some successful cooking adventures.

Chef Shelby Sieg, Beat Bobby Flay Champion joins us in the studio to talk about a new concept in the Plaza District. Lua, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant offering small-plates, seasonal wines and cold beers in the heart of Oklahoma City’s Plaza District.

Benjamin Nockels with Waytable joins me this week to talk about this great organizations. Waytable’s goals is to feed local workers who are fighting on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis and support local restaurants that are struggling to stay open in the midst of nationwide ‘shelter-in-place’ orders. Learn more about Waytable and how you can help on this episode.

Learn more about this fantastic program thanks to Capital Distributing, S&B’s Burger Joints & Henry Hudsons Pub! I am joined by Leah & Kelli to learn more about how the Food For Crews program works. 

I am joined by Edible Excellence (Logan) and Take A Bite OK (Phi), while we practice social distancing. Our conversation revolves around whats happening in the restaurant industry, how they are responding to the crisis and what WE, as Oklahomans (and food lovers) can do to support them. We also cover specials restaurants our offering, our favorite take out spots and a few simple things you can do to to support your favorite local restaurant. … Continue readingEp 55: #okloveslocal w/ Edible Excellence & Take A Bite OK

Pi Day is here and what better time to talk about Pie Junkie than now. Darcy and Leslie join us in the studio to talk about this gem in the Plaza District. What makes these pies so great and how did they get started in the pie business? Listen in. … Continue readingEp 54: Pie Junkie w/ Darcy & Leslie

We did this last year, where we forecasted trends for 2019 (and some of them were more accurate than others). Now we're doing it for 2020. Gabe joins us in the studio once again to lend his insight into the trends that will be shaping what food we eat this year. … Continue readingEp 53: 2020 Food Trends w/ Gabriel Lewis

The 33rd annual Chefs' Feast is right around the corner. Proceeds from the event help to provide food for the one in four Oklahoma children that live with food insecurity every day. Natalie Wood, Director of Community Engagement at the Regional Food Bank and Chef Don Thiery join us to tell us more about the event. From the great food from amazing chefs to the good it does in our community. … Continue readingEp 52: Chefs’ Feast w/ Natalie & Don

Its all about eggs! Becky and Lauden from the Oklahoma City Museum of Art join us in the studio to talk about their 36th Annual Omelette Party! Listen to what they have planned for this year. Plus - a special announcement about our 1 year anniversary party. … Continue readingEp 51: Omelette Party w/ Becky and Lauden

We ring in episode 50  with something truly special. By talking about one of our favorite places to get pizza in Oklahoma City - Hall's Pizza Kitchen. This wood fired pizza is incredible. Molly & Elise Hall join us this week to talk about how this Saturday night family tradition turned into the well known pizza place that it is today. … Continue readingEp 50: Hall’s Pizza Kitchen w/ Molly & Elise

Freshest fish and light ramen. Don Kerr, GM of Masa Ramen and Sushi joins us to talk about what makes Masa stand out from the rest of the Ramen and Sushi places around OKC. Also, they have a great special going on for Valentine's Day! … Continue readingEp 49: Masa Ramen & Sushi w/ Don Kerr

V-Day is right around the corner and we'll help you pick where to get reservations for that special meal. We go through a few special menus/events that restaurants are offering for this romantic evening! … Continue readingEp 48: Valentines Day Around OKC