From the Editor
STILLWATER OKLAHOMA MAGAZINE / 6
From the Editor
Everyone ' s a critic
Literally , everyone ’ s a critic these days . Few things get people talking more than what food places are opening or closing down .
Everyone has an opinion on food , the service , the cleanliness , you name it and you can find good and bad reviews for food spots no matter the size of the town .
It takes a lot of courage , and pretty thick skin to get into the food business .
Some people are born into it , carrying on a family tradition for decades . You have to stick to tradition and constantly evolve to new tastes and finicky customers .
Then there are those brave entrepreneurs who have a passion for food and decide to make a go of it in the business world . Stillwater has a lot of both . Some appeal to the masses . Some appeal to a niche market . People who claim Stillwater only caters to college kids haven ’ t spent enough time trying out its diverse eateries . It ’ s best to know what the locals think about their food choices . Here ’ s a quick rundown of repeat winners for the
News Press Best of Stillwater awards :
Good Little Eater was voted the top bakery , No . 1 in desserts , best homestyle food and best locally owned spot . Red Rock Bakery again held onto its throne as Stillwater ’ s top sandwich as well as being named the best deli . Akeno was voted best overall restaurant , best Asian restaurant , best spot for dinner , best spot for lunch , best spot for seafood and was tops for sushi . Just Wafflin ’ was voted best breakfast spot and best brunch spot . Da Vinci ’ s was voted best Italian restaurant and top spot for pasta . Don Pibil ’ s was voted best Mexican restaurant and best food truck .
Those are just a few of Stillwater ’ s favorites , there are many more options waiting to be tried for the enterprising palate . SwOk
STORY BY Beau Simmons Editor Stillwater Oklahoma Magazine
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WORD GETS AROUND
How Don Pibil became a Stillwater sensation
SMALL WORLD SUPPER CLUB
Chef Audra Carter continues to try new things
STILLWATER SWEETS BAKERY
Offers tasty surprises for the palate
THE PLACE FOR FRESH
Stillwater Farmers ' Market convenient for guests and vendors
DINING OUT STILLWATER
Your guide
DINING OUT COUPONS
Get discounts to your faves
STILLWATER ' S SIGNATURE DISHES
The food locals are known for
ONE SODA PLEASE , MAKE IT DIRTY
An old spin on soft drinks made new
CAFE MONA : LESS SALT , MORE LOVE
Bringing Mexican flare to breakfast
DIFFERENT IS GOOD
Roscoe ' s provides classics with a twist
EAT YOUR MEDICINE
10 homeopathic foods that work harder than your multivitamin
COMFORT FOOD WITH OKLAHOMA INGREDIENTS
Made In Oklahoma recipes
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