The Food Dood Feed

With over thirty years of experience in corporate journalism, Dave Cathey, also known as The Food Dood, has embarked on several new projects. One of his latest initiatives is the Food Dood Feed, a platform dedicated to sharing updates about the vibrant dining scene in Oklahoma City. The Feed will provide news, restaurant reviews, and insights from all of the Food Dood's culinary explorations.

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Lost in Translation

2 months ago | thefooddoodfeed.substack.com | Dave Cathey

The 2025 James Beard Foundation Awarrds were named last month, and among the semifinalists for Best Chet: Southwest was Tahnee Francis, whose Nigerian concept Naija Wife’s Kitchen, is making waves from its home in the Robinson Renaissance Building food court. Francis Oklahoma City nominees Kevin Lee of Birdies, Olivier Bourzerand of Fait Maison, Zack Walters of Sedalia’s Oyster & Seafood, and Eric Smith of The Crown.
Nonesuch the Richer?

Jan 21, 2025 | thefooddoodfeed.substack.com | Dave Cathey

Change is a constant challenge because evolution is real. When Nonesuch was named Best New Restaurant in America by Bon Appétit in 2018, it shone a light on Oklahoma City’s culinary landscape that felt written in permanent marker. Long gone is founder Todd Woodruff and chef Colin Stringer has found a home at Sedalia’s. Last year, Woodruff sold Nonesuch to the James Beard Foundation’s Restaurateurs of the Year.
Pour one out for The Drake

Jan 14, 2025 | thefooddoodfeed.substack.com | Dave Cathey

You know it’s too late to say Happy New Year when emails like the one I got from A Good Egg Dining today. The email in question was a bit of a surprise in that previous conversation with A Good Egg president Keith Paul led me to believe this sad day might have come sooner. And that is the sad day coming very soon, Feb. 1 to be exact, when we bid bon voyage to The Drake Seafood and Oysterette. Final dinner service comes on that evening, read the email.
Your Guide to Oklahoma’s Culinary Renaissance

Jan 5, 2025 | thefooddoodfeed.substack.com | Jared Gleaton

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It’s always showtime at The Jones Assembly

Dec 29, 2024 | thefooddoodfeed.substack.com | Dave Cathey

The Jones Assembly, located in Oklahoma City's historic Film Row district, combines exceptional dining, innovative cocktails, and live music within a venue rich in industrial history. Housed in a building that was once part of the Fred Jones Manufacturing Company complex, the space has been transformed into a vibrant destination that honors its blue-collar past while offering a contemporary experience.
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good cookie

Dec 22, 2024 | thefooddoodfeed.substack.com | Dave Cathey

Christmas falls inconveniently in midweek for the work week, but it might just make it a little easier to ensure Santa has good, quality cookies waiting for him when he and the reindeer swing by on Wednesday. If Santa isn’t your thing, consider some baking in honor of this here Dood’s birthday on Thursday. Either way, if you’re hyped for a great Oklahoma bake-off this yuletide season, I’ve got some recipes to consider.
From the sublime to the ridiculous

Dec 9, 2024 | thefooddoodfeed.substack.com | Dave Cathey

A couple of weeks ago, we published Jared Gleaton’s review of Fait Maison in Edmond, and I wanted to second Jared’s opinion of the work chef Olivier Bouzerand has been doing in the 405 diningscape since November of 2017. I’ve eaten at Fait Maison five times since it opened, and the last visit might’ve been my favorite. The previous four times we dined inside, trying both the tasting menu and ala carte options.
Mary Eddy's closes for cuisine change

Nov 21, 2024 | thefooddoodfeed.substack.com | Dave Cathey

Got together with some friends last week at KOSU to record some more Food Dood & Friends episodes, but first I’ve got a little news to share from downtown Oklahoma City. Mary Eddy’s Dining Room has gone dark, but don’t fret Film Row Folk. The Fordson Hotel will not go long without its main dining room. In fact, it’ll reopen next month as Mary Eddy’s Italian Grill.
Thanksgiving served with cheese, onions and everthin' this year

Nov 14, 2024 | thefooddoodfeed.substack.com | Dave Cathey

Since 2008 the first of November meant one thing for me: rounding up a list of restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Oklahoma City for The Oklahoman. I passed that responsibility onto my successor at The Oke, the amazing JaNae Williams, who has already launched the running list (link below) of restaurants open on Turkey Day. However, there is one place missing: Nic’s Grill.
Hello, Friends!

Oct 27, 2024 | thefooddoodfeed.substack.com | Dave Cathey

For more than 15 years, my eyes, ears and palate have focused on the flavors and dining trends of the 405 diningscape with occasional taste-abouts in other markets. It’s been a rich and rewarding experience. However, henceforth, this palate resides in The City Different. That’s right, last Sunday I completed a move to Santa Fe, New Mexico, after accepting a job as the new Editor of the Santa Fe Reporter.