Beware the Ides of March

The year is 44 BC. You’re famed and feared leader Julius Caesar, and you receive a warning from a soothsayer: “Beware the Ides of March.” Ignoring bad omens and your wife’s pleas, you head to the Senate. Upon arrival, your friend distracts you while senators pull out their forks and fatally stab you. All right, so the Caesar salad has nothing to do with Julius but here’s seven places to get this salad.

By Tatum Stewart

I’m no historian. However, Julius Caesar would have probably been an avid patron of Junior’s had he lived in the 20th century. Opening their doors in 1973, Junior’s has been a hidden gem specializing in premium-cut sirloin steaks and table-made Caesar salads. Since the pandemic, they have ceased making the salads at the tables while still keeping the quality. Featuring giant leaf lettuce, and a creamy anchovy sauce, Junior’s kills the Caesar salad.

It’s common for Caesars to become repetitive with the ingredients that make up the salad, and Cheever’s realized that when they put the fan favorite on their menu. To combat this, the American fine dining spot masterfully adds Calabrian chilis to their anchovy base, giving the sauce a sapid, smokey flavor. You can order the salad on its own, but if you’re looking for a protein option, try pairing it with grilled chicken or shrimp.

Have you ever wanted a salad but didn’t want to deal with the hassle of using a bowl or fork? Look no further than Charcoal Oven The iconic burger shop makes an innovative take on the Caesar salad, sandwiching it between two toasted buns. The Caesar burger features a charcoaled patty with crispy lettuce and topped with — you guessed it — a Caesar sauce that makes this burger the ideal way to get your greens on the go.

((405) 471-6853 • 1800 NW 16th St.themuleokc.com multiple locations beehealthycafe.com

If you’ve been around the Oklahoma City metro for a while, chances are you’ve already had The Mule. Whether you’re looking for a hip drinking spot or a hangover cure, The Mule has you. Besides their impressive menu of artisanal made sandwiches and soups, they also offer a Caesar salad that is sure to not only sate your hunger but also leave you feeling good about what you just ate.

Bee Healthy has one mission: to curate a menu that makes it easy to eat healthy while not having to sacrifice time out of your busy schedule. Along with an extensive array of health cautious options, such as wraps and hummus veggie dishes, Bee Healthy also has a salad for the Caesar lover in all of us, featuring fresh romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and grilled chicken as well as other classic Caesar toppings.

(405) 763-5911 • 324 N. Robinson Ave. kitchen324.com

Showcasing a plethora of salad options on their menu, Kitchen 324 makes ordering a salad at brunch a must. Their Caesar option is just subtly different from your usual runof-the-mill order by substituting the traditional iceberg lettuce for kale. Along with the kale, Kitchen 324 also builds on the salad by adding their garlic toasted bread crumbs and a light, house-made Caesar dressing. Add salmon to your order to amplify your superfood meal.

(405) 898-8811 • 301 NW 13th St.theharveybakery.com

Just like Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, Harvey Bakery has a classic style. Caesar salad lovers will be pleased to know the Harvey’s option is just as classic as their decor with shredded lettuce, croutons made from their sourdough loaves and a tangy sauce. You can have it as an entree or a side. If you’re having lunch, try the Caesar in their two for $12 special.

Books

Book Trivia Night participants will answer questions about popular literature covering a wide range of fiction from the classics, to children’s and young adult books, with a dash of book-to-movie adaptations, and more, 6 p.m., Mar. 9. Best of Books, 1313 E. Danforth Road, 405340-9202, bestofbooksok.com. THU, MAR 9

Read the West Book Club discuss the book Lonesome Dove, the story of two aging Texas Rangers embarking on one last adventure, 1-2:15 p.m., Mar. 19. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum. org. SUN, MAR 19

Film

Carole King: Home Again (1973, USA, George Scott) a full-length film of Carole King’s May 26, 1973 live homecoming concert on The Great Lawn of New York City’s Central Park before an estimated audience of 100,000, 7p.m., Mar. 10; 11:30a.m. & 8p.m., Mar. 11. Rodeo Cinema, 2221 Exchange Ave., 405-235-3456. FRI-SAT, MAR 10-11

Dirty Dancing, An Interactive Screening (1987, USA, Emile Ardolino) Frances “Baby” Houseman falls in love with the camp’s dance instructor, Johnny Castle, during her summers at a Catskills resort with her family, 7 p.m., Mar. 18. Rodeo Cinema, 2221 Exchange Ave., 405-235-3456. SAT, MAR 18

Fire of Love (2022, Canada, USA, Sara Dosa) the story of two volcanologist, Katia and Maurice Krafft, who were pioneers in filming and photographing volcanoes and lava in extremely close proximity but unfortunately met their demises, together, doing with they love, 3 p.m., Mar. 12. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. SUN, MAR 12

A League of Their Own (1992, USA, Penny Marshall) two sisters join the first female professional baseball league and struggle to help it succeed amid their own growing rivalry during World War II, 7 p.m., Mar. 16. Rodeo Cinema, 2221 Exchange Ave., 405-2353456. THU, MAR 16

Leprechaun (1993, USA, Mark Jones) a demonic Leprechaun goes on a killing rampage in search of his beloved pot of gold, 7 p.m., Mar. 17. Rodeo Cinema, 2221 Exchange Ave., 405-235-3456. FRI, MAR 17