AFRICA Plus254 – A Taste of Africa. It’s primarily Kenyan, and it’s located downtown in the Robinson Renaissance building, making it very convenient for a business lunch. Samosas, coconut beans and creamed spinach deserve your attention, as does the pilau with beef. Cous Cous Cafe. This is traditional Moroccan food served in a very casual environment. The French influence shows up in the baked goods, and while many of the items will be familiar to diners who love Mediterranean food, it would be a mistake not to get a tagine with cous cous. Naija Wife Kitchen. James Beard nominee Tahnee Francis learned to cook her husband’s native Nigerian cuisine after they met. She began cooking for family and friends, which led to a small spot in downtown OKC. After receiving such a positive response, she expanded it into a full counter-service Nigerian restaurant serving traditional dishes like suya, egusi, fufu and banga soup. Queen of Sheba. If there is a queen of African food in the metro, you’ll find her here. For more than 30 years, they have been serving injera, tibbs, wat and all the Ethiopian goodness you love. Here it’s incredibly easy for vegetarians and vegans to find options, too. SOUTH AMERICA El Fogón de Edgar. This south-side Colombian restaurant has been slinging traditional favorites for decades, and you’ll want to start with the empanadas. Colombian empanadas are three-bite indulgences, especially when you ladle on the aji verde. Arroz con pollo and parrillada are the staples. Tayta Latin Cuisine. Located in the heart of downtown, this mostly Peruvian spot has live music on weekends, and the pisco sours are among the city’s best. Pollo a la brasa is the house specialty, along with the ceviches. The menu is 70 percent Peru, but you’ll find Panama, Cuba and Puerto Rico too. EUROPE La Baguette Bistro. A local favorite for nearly 40 years, this French bistro is owned by two brothers who came to Oklahoma for love and stayed, hopefully for love. They do breakfast, lunch and dinner, and you’ll find the traditional favorites: crepes, frog legs, steak au poivre and baked treats. They have a stellar wine list and a market attached for things you need for your stay. Patrono. Although it’s not Italian-owned, this City Center Italian spot is one of the city’s favorite special occasion restaurants. Chef Jonathan Krell oversees a focused menu of starters, pastas and Italian-inspired entrees. The Italian-heavy wine list is curated to pair with the food, and a full bar produces stellar craft cocktails. Royal Bavaria. It’s German food in a biergarten setting, or you can choose the dining room. They make their own beer, but have a great list of German imports. The food is rustic and charming, including potato pancakes, potato soup, jagerbraten and schnitzel.
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