Andrew Black’s Dougla Kitchen folds Caribbean and Indo-Caribbean family recipes into a rum-forward restaurant in Deep Deuce. The menu and bar lean on memory and island technique.

Rising prices and supply pressures are shrinking restaurant visits across Oklahoma; local kitchens are trimming menus, hours and staff to try to stay afloat.

Asante Coffee & Lounge, run by the Maisha Project, opened in downtown Oklahoma City on Friday. A portion of sales will support school‑meal programs in Kenya.

Kaizume opened in Oklahoma City's Uptown District with a seafood-forward menu that mixes sashimi, mains and playful desserts.

Hawaiian Bros opened a new Norman restaurant with T‑shirts, gift cards and a chance at meals for a year for early guests. The grand opening drew a morning crowd.

Duckie's Woodfire opened in downtown OKC offering house-made bagels every morning and Wells Beer on tap. The Sunshine District spot pairs morning schmears with an evening taproom and community events.

A new penthouse cocktail lounge at Vast debuts with skyline views, craft cocktails and bite‑sized plates photographed this week.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza opened in Edmond, its second Oklahoma location, bringing a weekday buffet, arcade games and space for group events to the neighborhood.

A new Oklahoma law raises the incidental raw‑milk cap to 1,500 gallons and allows on‑farm advertising, while requiring state warning labels and rulemaking.

The Legislature raised the home‑food sales cap to $250,000 and renamed the statute the Local Food Freedom Act. The measure keeps labeling and training rules and takes effect Nov. 1, 2026.

Taco Empire reopened in Northwest Oklahoma City this week after a mid‑December kitchen fire. Owners call the relaunch a comeback as the remodeled spot returns.

Bojangles opened its first Oklahoma City restaurant Tuesday, drawing long lines to see its "biscuit theater" and pick up giveaways.

Louie's Grill & Bar has closed its Edmond restaurant after about 20 years, the company said on its website. Patrons are being directed to other nearby Louie’s locations.