Classic Restaurants of Oklahoma City

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Oklahoma City's culinary history is rich with intriguing tales of gambling, bootlegging, and iconic restaurants. Highlights include the Cattlemen's Café, which changed ownership through a dice roll, and the influential Anna Maude Smith, who helped establish the city as the Cafeteria Capital. The narrative also features Beverly's Chicken-in-the-Rough, a national franchise that predates KFC, and renowned chef Rick Bayless's early cooking experiences. Author Dave Cathey shares these flavorful stories, showcasing the city's unique gastronomic evolution.