Papa Dio News Today

Rodizio Grill and Dados Pizza are now open and buzzing in OKC, plus 7 more new spots to try.

We recently lost an old friend. For years, my wife’s family had a staple of restaurants where they were regulars. Ingrid’s Kitchen was one of them.

Chick-N-Beer announces plans to expand after the COVID-19 pandemic, Teds names new location and Sonic Drive-In talks hard seltzers with COOP Ale Works.

Del Citys Casa Juanito Mexican restaurant embraces its Oklahoma City history by keeping the past alive with an original buffet and nostalgic menu.

Del Citys Casa Juanito restaurant is right on time for the nostalgia and enchiladas Dave Cathey, Oklahoman Replay Video UP NEXT DEL CITY — The sign outside Gumaro Lopezs restaurant bears the name Casa Juanito, but below the name the sign reads: “The Sanchez Family.”  Why would a restaurant owned by someone named Lopez since 2006 do that?  “It’s the tradition,” he said. “We love this. The only thing I changed when I took over was what I have to because�...

Oklahoman Bill Bonadio Jr. founded Papa Dio’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar more than four decades ago, but on a sunny spring afternoon in 2021 he’s headed out the door “to sell a guy a carburetor” when the media arrives.  He promises to be right back.  “Don’t forget to clock out,” his sister/boss deadpans.  After 19 years, Candace Gideo is back in her element. After closing Papa’s Little Italy in 2003, Gideo has worked in various food-service jobs, including her own pizz...

By: Brian Mueller OKLAHOMA CITY - Maybe about the only thing more difficult than starting a business during a pandemic is starting one with your brother.  "There’s definitely some challenges butting heads and stuff like that. I’m the youngest, so I have to always be right," said Jake Golden, vice-president of Golden Environmental Laboratory. But all kidding aside, Jake and his brother Zac work well together, and that’s a necessity in getting their new business going.  We caught up with...