Brews and Qs
This summer is a celebration of beer and BBQ, a great American tradition.
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Smoked lounge
While Smoked Out BBQ seems like an obvious cannabis reference, its origin is completely barbecue-derived. “I was living in Yukon at the time. And I bought this 3,500-pound smoker. We put it on a trailer and it’s massive. The neighbors and everything would bring me food to smoke on it. I’d fire it up and…
Sauce to the rescue
Tim Heitzman started making hot sauces as gifts for family but now the brand is setting hearts — and tongues — ablaze. “For the holidays, I would always make teriyaki sauce and spice rubs as gifts,” Heitzman said. “Things I knew my dad and brother would use, but also that I could afford to make…
BBQ, hold the meat
Nabati 7101 Northwest Expressway #300 Nabati is the spot for vegan BBQ-inspired pizza. This casual Mediterranean restaurant has an impressive variety of pizzas, platters, sandwiches, and desserts. Nabati means “plant-based” in Arabic, and vegans will appreciate being able to order anything from the 100 percent vegan menu. Try the BBQ pizza with crispy bits of…
Summer sessions
Here are just a few of the many Oklahoma beers that you’ll find this season to accompany you around campfires, in the water or in the backyard with friends this blistering summer. American Solera — Solerican To be completely honest, it’s damn difficult to put an American Solera beer on a list like this because…
Subculture sanctum
Like a flower blooming from a cracked sidewalk, Oklahoma City’s DIY scene has always found a way. The last few years have seen a pandemic decimate the live music world, and when compounded with the usual punk community struggles (house venue regulation crackdowns, threadbare economics, etc.), OKC has been a particularly inhospitable place for a…
Beating depression to a pulp
Mental health is a worldwide crisis, but it couldn’t get closer to home. As a former death investigator for the state of Oklahoma, I can tell you I worked an average of one to four suicides on any given shift. Too often on these scenes I would read suicide notes that depicted the individual had…
Deep seated
You may not think much about the booth you slide into when visiting your favorite restaurant, but you’re often sitting on a carefully handcrafted work of art. In Oklahoma City, it’s very likely you’re seated on the work of Krysta Henry-Holland. Henry-Holland’s hands have transformed the aesthetics of hundreds of restaurants throughout the city, and…
Stompin’ at the Speak
The mid-week jazz night has swiftly become a staple of bars and bistros across the country, a seemingly perfect, chill way to wind down and de-stress with some calming music and cocktails or wine. But jazz isn’t always about “calm.” When OKC’s 51st Street Speakeasy was getting its feet back on the ground after the…
Auspicious spices
Even with a recipe, measuring spoons and a well-stocked spice cabinet, those untrained in the culinary arts can find seasoning a self-cooked meal from scratch a daunting notion. Too much of one spice or not enough of another can ruin a dish, and the thought of all of those extra steps alone can be enough…
Welcome to the Wild West
This is how we were warned it would be — the Second Amendment as a blanket right to carry guns anywhere with few exceptions. Clarence Thomas, writing for the super-conservative majority that is the enduring gift of former President Trump, finally found his voice in defense of the indefensible: The Second Amendment, he wrote, guarantees…
Strain Review: Daily Grape
Strain name: Daily Grape Grown by: Four Pillars Cultivation Acquired from: The Green Room Date acquired: July 8 Physical traits: frosted light green, purple and orange Bouquet: earthy and fruity Review: I accidently stumbled into The Green Room, but the mistake was worth making. This veteran-owned dispensary offers knowledgeable budtenders happy to guide you through…
Gazedibles: Deep cuts
Ranking favorites among Oklahoma barbecue spots is like choosing a favorite child. If there’s one thing this state can do right, it’s cook slabs of meat. Here are the seven that come immediately to mind (but please email recommendations to editor@okgazette.com). Clark Crew BBQ 405-724-8888 • 3510 Northwest Expressway clarkcrewbbq.com Travis Clark has won a…
Nearly 70 percent of Republicans gave Kevin a thumbs-up for a second term as governor even though the only ways he’s made this a top-ten state is if you’re counting from the bottom.
Nearly 70 percent of Republicans gave Kevin a thumbs-up for a second term as governor even though the only ways he’s made this a top-ten state is if you’re counting from the bottom. Just shy of a quarter-million Republicans cast a ballot in his favor while just over 110,000 ballots were cast among three other…
How much weed is too much weed? Oklahoma seems determined to find out.
How much weed is too much weed? Oklahoma seems determined to find out. The legislature this session enacted a moratorium on new medical cannabis business licenses after August. However, a group of activists told them to hold their bong, delivering a ballot initiative petition with enough signatures to put the questions to voters in November…
Strain Review: Lilac Cookies
Strain name: Lilac Cookies Grown by: Cultivation Clvb Acquired from: Cultivation Clvb Date acquired: July 6 Physical traits: deep green, indigo and orange Bouquet: floral and citrus Review: Cultivation Clvb was one of the first dispensaries I visited once cannabis became “legal.” When too many options seem daunting, this boutique offers a curated selection of…
Ciders for summer
My, the cider game has definitely upped itself in response to the craft beer revolution. Here are surveys of three brands that have really stepped it up in recent years. Ace If you like your ciders strong in both profile and in alcohol content, Ace is the way to go. Two of their ciders, the…
