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Thackerville, OK · Food & Drink
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Inspections to be held for Duncan area food trucks at fairgrounds June 16
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) — The Oklahoma State Fire Marshal and the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administration will offer inspections for Duncan area food trucks on June 16. Inspections will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the Stephens County Fairgrounds and Expo Center. Trucks should enter from the main entry gate and exit through the south gate.
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This Oklahoma Buffet Brings People Together With Homemade Food and Small-Town Hospitality
There is something about an all-you-can-eat buffet that turns strangers into neighbors and quick lunch stops into two-hour conversations. In a small city tucked along the I-35 corridor in southern Oklahoma, one restaurant has been doing exactly that for years, serving up hearty plates of beef, fried chicken, fresh-baked rolls, and homemade-tasting desserts to locals and road-trippers alike.
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This Small Oklahoma Town Quietly Became Pie Heaven With Dozens of Fresh-Baked Varieties Daily
You would never guess it driving through. A few blocks. A stoplight. The usual small town Oklahoma stuff. But inside the diner on Main Street, something special is happening. Dozens of pies come out of the oven every single day. Fresh baked. Not frozen. Not shipped in. Made by hands...
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This Old-School Restaurant in Oklahoma Serves the Best Biscuits and Gravy You’ve Ever Had
The biscuit arrives looking like a pale cloud. The gravy follows, speckled with black pepper and so thick it barely pours. You pick up your fork and suddenly the whole table goes quiet. That first bite makes a sound, a soft crack of crust giving way to fluffy insides, followed by the slow drip of peppery goodness finding every hidden crevice.
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This Oklahoma Spot Fries Up Crispy, Golden Catfish That Keeps Locals Hooked Meal After Meal
You know how some places just smell right when you walk in? This Oklahoma spot smells like hot grease, cornmeal, and good decisions. The catfish comes out golden and crispy, the kind that shatters when your fork hits it and gives way to white, flaky fish underneath. Locals do not even bother looking at the menu anymore because they already know what they want.
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Visitors Say the Fried Pies at This Oklahoma Spot Are Worth Every Single Calorie
There is a small roadside bakery in southern Oklahoma that has people pulling off the highway without a second thought, and once you smell what is coming out of that kitchen, you will understand exactly why. The golden, hand-crimped fried pies here have been drawing devoted fans for decades, and the lineup of flavors runs from classic fruit to creamy custard to hearty savory options that could easily pass as a full meal.
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At This Oklahoma Catfish Restaurant, the All-You-Can-Eat Fried Fillets Just Keep Coming
There is a small restaurant tucked away on a side street in Ardmore, Oklahoma, where the fried catfish is so good that people drive across state lines just to get a plate. No flashy signs, no trendy decor, just golden-brown fillets that arrive hot, crispy, and completely impossible to stop eating.
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Locals Swear This Oklahoma BBQ Joint Serves Some of the Best Ribs in the State
Order the ribs. That is not a suggestion. It is the only reason you are here, and the locals will not let you forget it. At this no frills Oklahoma BBQ joint, the ribs arrive dark and glistening, with a bark that cracks under your teeth and meat that pulls away from the bone like it was planning its escape.
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This Oklahoma Buffet Is So Good, the Flavor Lingers Long After the Last Bite
There is a small stretch of highway in southern Oklahoma where the smell of hot fried catfish drifts through the air and somehow convinces you to pull over before your brain even processes what happened. I had heard about this buffet from three different people in three different towns, and every single one of them described it the same way: unforgettable.
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Foodies Drive Across State Lines for a Slice of Pie From This Tiny Oklahoma Bakery
The crust shatters when your fork breaks through, then gives way to a filling so perfect you will close your eyes after the first bite. People cross state lines for this pie. They drive from Texas, Kansas, Arkansas, and Missouri, all heading toward a tiny Oklahoma bakery that does not advertise or maintain a flashy website. The pies sit in simple white boxes, tied with string, waiting for customers who learned about this place through word of mouth and stubborn loyalty.
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People Travel Across Oklahoma for a Slice of This Legendary Carrot Cake
There is a small restaurant in southern Oklahoma that people drive hours to reach, not just because the steaks are tender or the pasta is house-made, but because of a single dessert that has earned a reputation all its own. The carrot cake at this place is the kind of thing people talk about on the drive home, plan their next trip around, and describe to strangers with an almost embarrassing level of enthusiasm.
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Durant restaurant owner donates 22,000 eggs to seniors
DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - A Durant restaurant owner ordered 22,000 eggs, but they were not for his kitchen. Wu Ye, owner of Asian Gourmet, donated the eggs to the Ron Cross Senior Activity Center for distribution to seniors 60 years and older. “This has been a super blessing, not only...
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This Hidden Oklahoma Spot Is Turning Heads With Its Over-the-Top Comfort Food
I usually think I have seen it all when it comes to classic diner fare, but I recently walked into a place in Oklahoma that proved me completely wrong. It is tucked away in a spot you might miss if you aren’t looking for it, but the smell of sizzling bacon and toasted buns is a dead giveaway.
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The Legendary Carrot Cake in Oklahoma Is So Good, People Travel Just to Get a Slice
I used to think people who drove hours for a specific dessert were a little intense, but after my latest stop in Oklahoma, I totally get it. This place feels like a well-kept secret that everyone somehow knows about, and the energy inside is just right for a long, lazy lunch.
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Talk of the Town: Choctaw Casino & Resort’s Cinco De Mayo Special
DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - Choctaw Casino & Resort chef Roman Hayes joined Caroline on Talk of the Town to discuss The League’s Cinco De Mayo Special. Chef Hayes prepared a plate of fried shrimp tacos, which are being offered as a limited-time meal at The League until May 5.
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Kingston restaurant featured on YouTube channel spotlighting restaurants across the nation
KINGSTON, Okla. (KXII) - A Texoma restaurant is cooking up national attention, and not just because it’s the only Italian restaurant in Kingston. “Bella Vita. It means beautiful life in Italian,” said Lauren Smith, the marketing coordinator of Bella Vita Italian Restaurant in Kingston. " That’s our whole mission statement. Make your life beautiful whether its with your family or friends here."
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Oklahoma Food Tour: Hamburger Inn’s Famous Double Onion Burger
We headed to Ardmore to visit a local legend: Hamburger Inn. This spot has been serving up some of the best comfort food in the state for nearly 90 years!. We dive into their famous Double Onion Burger, cooked fresh on the griddle with that classic Oklahoma onion-steamed flavor. We also try their hand-battered onion rings—which are rumored to be the best in Ardmore—and a massive Frito Chili Pie.
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This Oklahoma Catfish Spot Serves All-You-Can-Eat Plates of Golden-Fried Fillets That Keep Coming Until You Call It Quits
Some meals don’t just fill you up, they leave a mark. This Ardmore spot is one of those places that keeps things simple on the outside and delivers big once you step in. The smell of fresh-fried catfish hits first, hot oil, crispy batter, and that unmistakable comfort food pull that tells you you’re in the right place. Inside, it feels familiar right away, like a place people have been coming back to for years without needing a reason.