from October 2006 issue of MetroFamily
Let’s Eat: Restaurant Review—ND Foods
Feel the need to escape that ever-ringing cell phone for a quiet lunch? ND Foods may be the place for you. Their signs state “No cell phones.” I don’t know how serious they are about that, but it is a lovely idea.
ND Foods is named after son (Nick) and mother (Delores). It’s a small shop worth locating and first caught my attention when a friend told me they use Boar’s Head meats—one of my favorite selections from the deli counter.
If dessert is more important to you than the actual meal, plan to arrive early or call your order in ahead. Their desserts are homemade and they are known for their key lime pie. The day Mandy and I were there they also offered blackberry pie ($4.50) but it was already gone. We had a lemon square ($2) and chocolate fudge cake ($4) and both were excellent.
I frequently advise readers to take some time to review a restaurant’s menu. This is very important at ND Foods because if you don’t, you may be upset later when you notice a different, yummy-sounding sandwich.
I had the mesquite smoked turkey ($8.25), made with white cheddar cheese, spicy pineapple relish, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a croissant. The pineapple relish is a tasty addition—next time, I will ask for an extra serving. Mandy had their famous sweet iced tea and the club wrap ($6.95), with turkey, ham, cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and honey mustard, all rolled up in a tortilla.
These sandwiches are not for light appetites—they’re huge and perfect for sharing. Other offerings include a meatloaf sandwich ($6.95), hot Reuben ($7.75), hot Cuban ($8.50), and even the obscure liverwurst sandwich ($5.75). A few of their sandwiches are served either on a French roll or tortilla only, but most can be ordered on a variety of breads and made with an assortment of spreads and additions, such as cranberry mustard or sweet Vidalia onion relish. Take their sandwich ideas and turn one into your own creation. As with the sandwiches, there are a variety of salads that you can customize with the addition of meats. Your biggest problem will be making a decision.
With the World Series fast approaching and football season in progress, consider picking up a two-pound meatloaf ($12.50) for sandwiches or dinner. Their Italian herb sausage bread ($20) is available on weekends and contains sausage, caramelized onions, and sun dried tomatoes rolled up in herbed bread. It feeds five to six people and makes a tasty appetizer.
Annie’s Food Rating
4 of 4 forks
ND Foods
1012 NW 50th OKC
840-9364
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11am–7:30pm; Closed Sunday
Prices: sandwiches, $5-$8.75; salads, $5.95-$10.25
Posted on
Saturday, October 20, 2007
by Sarah Taylor