Tuesday 18 Jun
OKG Newsletter
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Foreign fare
Let your taste buds experience authentic international cuisine without ever leaving the 405.
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International intrigue looms large at several Oklahoma City dining locales. Fortunately, there is no need for a passport to embark on this culinary adventure. Simply let your palate exhibit wanderlust for some remarkably unusual but tasty dishes.
Pie-ssibilities
It’s called ‘pie hole’ for a reason, and the metro has many options to fill it.
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Luckily, we don’t have to throw ourselves into baking chaos to satisfy a craving for a handcrafted, hot-from-the-oven treat.
Slice of life
Downtown Mustang’s chic teahouse and cafe is a lunchtime respite.
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A few decades back, quiche got a bad reputation for being too delicate. Chef LaDonna Andeel is a friendly lady who is quick to point out that, at LD’s Specialties & Gourmet Cafe, real men do eat quiche.
Mod mixtures
Take a cue from yesteryear and give your cocktails a vintage twist.
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Who better to provide some insight about retro libations than Amy Nelms, head bartender at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel’s Red Piano Lounge?
Elegant comfort food
Award-winning Cheever’s is the holiday go-to to impress the relatives.
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It’s the time of year when family likes to visit. And more than likely, they’re starving. So what are you going to feed them?
How bazaar
From sock monkeys to hoodies, you’ll find gifts galore at the fourth annual Deluxe Indie Craft Bazaar.
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Deluxe Indie Craft Bazaar
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday
State Fair Park
3000 General Pershing
deluxeokc.net
FREE
Belle of the bars
Dazzle your friends and family this season with your libation readiness.
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Well-chosen liquor instantly adds a glow to gatherings by inspiring conversation and uplifting spirits.
Brickwork
The annual Block Party builds better futures for children, one unique piece of clothing at a time.
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Block Party
8 p.m. Saturday
The Packard Building
201 N.W. 10th
blockpartyokc.com
601-9200
$75-$150
Sparkle motion
This year, leave the reindeer jumper in the closet.
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We’ve all made blunders when it comes to dressing for the holidays, like a jumper featuring appliquéd wreathe. Whatever your fashion gaffe, there’s no reason to resemble a Christmas tree.
Free at last!
Let’s face the facts: You are a cheap date.
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You could spend a lot of money in the metro on cool dates. But you don’t have to, with scores of spots in more than 600 square miles of sprawl.
Flame throwers
Is it hot enough out there for you? We’ve got your tongue-scorching drinks to get you through the rest of the sultry summer.
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A Bloody Mary is distinctive for its zesty zing, but it’s not the only drink capable of turning up the heat. A new style of spicy cocktails — martinis garnished with jalapeños, margaritas mixed with cayenne, spirits spiked with bitters — is fueling a new trend.
Soda grows up
Whether you call it soda, pop or (the ill-advised) soda pop, fizzy drinks have gone fancy.
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While summer is still a scorching celebration, try treating yourself to a decadent soda. Curious cream sodas, spicy ginger ales, rich root beers, tart citrus beverages with genuine bitterness, complex colas — they’re all chilling out there beside surprising, one-of-a-kind flavors as diverse as cucumber, chocolate and jalapeño oil.
Fancy a slice?
Local pizzerias whip up more than just special sauce.
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Most everyone loves pizza. In fact, it is the only food special enough to get its very own section in most phone books.
Smooth move
Keep cool with one of summer’s favorite treats: the smoothie.
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Summertime: It is nearly upon us. That means scorching temperatures and the pursuit of all things cool. A beach or mountain escape may not be readily available, but there is a quick solution with minor travel and minimal damage to your wallet. The simple fix: smoothies.
Baking bliss
Bakers around the metro get sweet with creative confections.
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Back in the day, moms prided themselves on their baking expertise. Pies and birthday cakes from scratch were the norm. Cookies and cupcakes were considered favorite family treats.
