“ARTS FRIENDLY” RESTAURANTS, PUBS AND BUSINESSES
CAFÉ PLAID
333 West Boyd at Norman at Campus Corner 405-360-2233
Cafe Plaid and Jazz in June will host a special jazz jam to welcome the Oklahoma Arts Conference to Norman, Tuesday evening, Oct. 12.
Jazz in June is held the last weekend in June with an audience of over 50,000. Jazz masters who have appeared include: Ellis Marsallis, Chuck Mangione, Paquito D’Riveria and T.S. Monk III. Café Plaid is the proud recipient of the Norman Arts Council’s Award for Business of the Year. Not only is the café a regular venue for the Songwriters Association of Norman, and open mic nights, they exhibit and sell artists’ work at no cost or commission. Café Plaid specializes in fresh made soups, salads and sandwiches, and fresh baked breads and pastries. This cafefeatures a variety of certified organic and fair trade coffees roasted locally to ensure freshness.
LA BAGUETTE BAKERY & CAFÉ
1130 Rambling Oaks Drive 405-329-1101
Recognizing the need for freshly baked European breads and pastries, the Jazzar and Khouri families opened La Baguette Bakery and Café in 1984. La Baguette has since become an Oklahoma “institution” still serving fine food and delicious French baguettes and pastries.
O’ASIAN FUSION
105 12th Avenue SE 405-701-8899
“O” is a new sushi bar and fusion restaurant in Norman. All of their food is cooked to order using many freshest local ingredients. Everything is made fresh each morning. Including the crab Rangoon, spring rolls, stir fry, and steaks, soups, sauces and dressings. Come to O and check out the excellent cocktail menu.
OTHELLO’S ON CAMPUS
434 Buchanan Avenue 405-360-2353
Welcome to Norman’s Little Italy!Othello’s is a family-owned Italian restaurant in the Campus Corner area of Norman. Othello’s features some of the best Italian food and steaks in the state. Fall is the perfect time to dine on the patio at Othello’s. Come by for great food, friendly staff and good times. Othello’s also accommodates large parties in beautiful surroundings.
LEGENDS
1313 West Lindsey Street 405-329-8888
Legend’s Restaurant is a stunning, intimate, family-owned restaurant that has been serving Norman for over 40 years, plus they display and sell the works of local artists. Open 7 days a week, Legend’s features house-made soups, specialty salads, sandwiches, steaks, fresh seafood, and pastas. The spectacular house-made desserts have been recognized by Bon Appetit and Southern Living magazines and is a Norman favorite for Sunday brunch. Visit Legend’s at legendsrestaurant.com
THE MONT
1300 Classen Boulevard 405-329-3330
A Norman and OU tradition since 1976, the Mont is an historic town tavern featuring an extensive dining and cocktail menu. Throughout the restaurant, the Mont displays OU Football scoreboards dating back to 1947. Come by and relax in the cool surroundings of the patio or inside the unique tavern.The Mont is located in the heart of Norman, within a block of the University of Oklahoma campus.
INTERURBAN
1150 Ed Noble Parkway 405-217-3693
Interurban is a casual and fun concept featuring a wide variety of menu items catering to families, busy business professionals, young high school and college singles, and baby boomers of all ages.
IRON STARR
575 South University Boulevard 405-310-3233
This is not your normal BBQ joint. Named after Belle Starr, the notorious Oklahoma outlaw, Iron Starr Urban BBQ pays homage to one of America’s favorite cuisines, BBQ. Iron Starr is an unforgettable dining experience.
BJ’S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE
330 Ed Noble Parkway 405-360-4400
BJ’s menu features BJ’s own delicious, innovative spin on your favorite foods, including deep dish pizzas, salads, sandwiches, pastas, steaks, baby back ribs and so much more. And of course, everything tastes better with BJ’s own handcrafted beer.
PINK ELEPHANT CAFÉ
301 East Main Street 405-307-8449
Voted in 2009 as Norman’s best restaurant for lunch & best home cooking. Menu features delicious meals prepared with fresh organic produce. Well now for their awesome desserts.
BLU FINE WINE & FOOD
201 South Crawford 405-360-4258
Voted Norman’s 2010 Best Overall Food, Best Seafood, and Best First Date Place, Blu is Norman’s formally informal destination! Enjoy not just the best food in town, but also the best wine and drink specials.
THE BREWHOUSE
110 W. Main 405-321-2739
The Brewhouse has been churning out Norman’s favorite local beer for nearly two decades. The Brewhouse also features live music and Norman’s only pool hall.
THE LIBRARY BAR & GRILL
607 W. Boyd Street 405-366-7465
Esquire Magazine named The Library one of the 10 Best College Town Pubs in the country, and that’s just what it is. Featuring more than 90 beers and Norman’s best pizza, The Library is one of the coolest places to cool your heels.
FANCY THAT BAKERY & TAKERY
215 East Main Street 405- 307-0541
Fancy That takes pride in creating fresh, delicious food everyday and is backed with great service. Fancy That offers a sumptuous celebration of food and a place to experience all the pleasures of dessert!
ABNER’S ALE HOUSE, A MCNELLIE’S PUB
121 East Main 405-928-5801
Abner’s features menus with fresh food and an atmosphere that is ideal for everyone – including families. In addition, Abner’s has a great selection of draught and bottled beers, plus an impressive collection of Irish and Scotch whiskey.
VICTORIA’S PASTA SHOP
327 White Street 405-329-0377
Victoria’s is a campus corner staple that serves great pasta in a casual atmosphere.
GRAY OWL COFFEE on Facebook
223 East Gray Street 405-701-2929
Gray Owl is an independent coffee house offering hand-crafted coffee and tea, while engaging with and promoting a diverse community. In addition, there are treats available from the in-house bakery, using organic ingredients whenever possible.
MICHELANGELO’S COFFEE AND WINE BAR
207 E Main Street 405- 579-3387
Michelangelo’s has a small menu of artisian pizzas and paninis, cheese plates, breakfast pastries and fine chocolates. They offer a full espresso bar and an eclectic wine & beer list. You never know what you may see at Michelangelo’s….. a classical guitar or violinist, jazz musicians, storytellers and poets, or an artist painting live. Visit Michelangelo’s on your trip to Norman.
OTHER PLACES TO VISIT
THE CANDY BASKET
2001 Main Street, Carriage Plaza 405- 329- 9009
The Candy Basket is located in Carriage Plaza in Norman, Oklahoma. Owned by Gyan & Maurice Galoob, the Candy Basket has proudly served the public since 1984. Their friendly and helpful staff is ready to assist you with your personal or corporate gift giving, from baskets, boxes and bags, to unique gift items for any occasion.
GUESTROOM RECORDS
125 East Main 405-701-5974
Guestroom Records is about getting good music to people who want it.
NATIVE ROOTS MARKET
123 East Main Street 405-310-6300
At Native Roots Market, you will find a hand-picked selection of some of the best foods from Oklahoma and beyond. Offerings include seasonal produce picked fresh from Oklahoma farms, a variety of meats raised the old-fashioned way including certified-organic beef, black-angus beef, pork, chicken, buffalo, and lamb; locally roasted coffee; honey; mustards; jams and jellies; pickled vegetables and relishes; fresh baked bread; hormone-free dairy; salsas; and much more representing over 70 artisan food producers from across the state.
FORWARD FOODS
123 East Main 405- 321-1007
A specialty food and cheese shop in downtown Norman
HALL OF TATTOOS
328 East Main 405-364-7335
Hall of Tattoos houses four tattoo artists currently licensed with the State of Oklahoma. They are members of the Norman Gallery Association, The Norman Chamber of Commerce and the Alliance of Professional Tattooists.
STASH
412 East Main 405-701-1016
Stash offers well-designed products that are sustainable, long lasting, and affordable. We also offer a wide arrange of vintage ephemera, utilitarian housewares, and unique gifts. All of the new products at Stash are made in the USA, or are Fair Trade imported. Our philosophy is that flea market style, mixed with ultra minimal lines creates a warmer, more approachable modern aesthetic. STASH will be open late on Oct 12th to participate in this year’s OAC convention. We are offering a 10% discount to all OAC/ NAC members that night.
SANDALWOOD & SAGE
322 East Main Street 405-366-7243
Sandlewood and Sage carries imported hemp, organic cotton and bamboo fiber clothing from Nepal and India which has become popular as individuals become more interested in Earth friendly and sustainably produced products. Other specialty items include a variety of organic body lotions and soaps, made with palm oil, shea butter, aloe, honey and beeswax.
WILD HARE BEADERY
319 White Street 405-447-5929
BIRDIE
566 Buchanan Street, Suite A at Campus Corner 405-579.0299
Featuring flowers, sustainable housewares and clothing.
