Restaurant Reviews
Joshua Boydston
Peruvian and Mexican specialties tempt the taste buds at Norman’s Mamaveca.

Restaurant Reviews
Carol Smaglinski
Pachinko Parlor
1 N.W. Ninth
601-8900
Executive Chef: Eric Smith
General Manager: Jennifer Hughes
Owners: Rick Haynes, David Haynes and Eric Smith
Food Style: Asian-inspired AmericanAverage Check: $9, lunch; $15, dinner

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Carol Smaglinski
Slow Food OKC will sponsor an evening of cocktails and a silent auction from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday to benefit Eat Wise OKC.

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Carol Smaglinski
Emilio Lorenzo Salinas, 43, is the owner of Pepe Delgado’s, 786 Asp in Norman. The restaurant has 80 seats inside and a patio. Before opening the business in 1992, Salinas was a tour guide in Mexico.

Restaurant Reviews
Carol Cole-Frowe

Jeon Ju Korean Restaurant
217 S. Sooner Road, Del City
672-4644
www.jeonjurestaurant.com

OKG7 Dining
Carol Smaglinski
When opening a new restaurant, choosing the right location for a new concept includes research, solid planning and a bit of intuition. And, oh, yes, there’s lots of legwork to make a correct decision. Try out these seven newbies.

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Carol Smaglinski
The Oklahoma Restaurant Association (ORA) installed the 2011 board of directors. Named to the executive committee were: Chairman Jim Sellers of The Artichoke Restaurant, Langley; Vice Chairman/ Treasurer Michel Buthion of La Baguette; Second Vice Chairperson Kathy Bondy of Arby’s/U.S. Beef Corp., Tulsa.

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Carol Smaglinski
Now in its 13th year, a black-tie bash was held in honor of the Oscars. This year the party was staged at Rococo Northpark, 12252 N. May inside Northpark Mall.