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Christina Nihira
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.

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Christina Nihira
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.

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Christina Nihira
The height of fall season is an ideal time to imbibe in a beer or two.

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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.

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Christina Nihira
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.

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Block Party
8 p.m. Saturday
The Packard Building
201 N.W. 10th
blockpartyokc.com
601-9200
$75-$150

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Christina Nihira
Well-chosen liquor instantly adds a glow to gatherings by inspiring conversation and uplifting spirits.

Restaurant Reviews
Christina Nihira
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.

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Christina Nihira
Luckily, we don’t have to throw ourselves into baking chaos to satisfy a craving for a handcrafted, hot-from-the-oven treat.

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Christina Nihira
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.