Big O’s in The Oklahoman

Originally published onWed, March 6, 2019 4:03 PM Updated: Wed, March 6, 2019 4:32 PM in The Oklahoman. Original article can be found at News OK

A lot of new barbecue options have popped up around the metro recently, two at opposite ends of Oklahoma City’s metropolitan area and two at opposite ends of the Plaza District.

Maples Barbecue, property of Day One Concepts (Waffle Champion, Buttermilk, nonesuch), made its move from the great outdoors to a permanent home on the western edge of the Plaza late last year. Maples now resides in the former Chiltepes Cantina.

Shortly before that opening, Krow’s Nest BBQ and Catering took over the kitchen space inside Saints Pub on the other end of the stretch of NW 16 Street that makes up The NW 16th Street Plaza District.

Cajun potato salad, macaroni and cheese, pulled pork and smoked turkey from Krow's Nest Barbecue inside Saints Pub. [Dave Cathey/The Oklahoman] — Cajun potato salad, macaroni and cheese, pulled pork and smoked turkey from Krow’s Nest Barbecue inside Saints Pub. [Dave Cathey/The Oklahoman]

Maples serves straight-forward Texas Hill Country barbecue, where thick prime-grade brisket is king. Krow’s Nest serves classic Oklahoma barbecue plus brawny barbecue-affected burgers, sandwiches and appetizers.

Sliced brisket plus smoked sausage with onions and peppers, potato salad and barbecue baked beans from Cornish Smokehouse. [Dave Cathey/The Oklahoman]

Smoked turkey from Cornish Smokehouse. [Dave Cathey/The Oklahoman]

Long-time truck operators Cornish Smokehouse and Big O’s Pork and Dreams now have permanent home. Nicole and Chris Cornish opened their first store at 801 SW 119 St. last fall. Owen Wilson Jr. operates Big O’s Pork and Dreams at 285 S Santa Fe Ave., taking over the former Mutt’s Amazing Hot Dogs location in Edmond.