When she emerged from prison in 2016, Stacey Yarbrough didn’t have much of a resume. The weight of 11 felonies heavily hindered her ability to get employment or find a place to live. She happened upon the soft opening of the downtown Sunnyside Diner where a meeting with co-owner Aly Cunningham would change her life. […]
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Strain Review: Bubble Bath
Strain name: Bubble Bath Grown by: Altvm Acquired from: Platinum Leaf Date acquired: Aug. 25 Physical traits: frosted light green and orange Bouquet: gassy with hints of floral notes Review: This stylish new dispensary opened this summer along Western Avenue on the stretch near Good Times and Zuma. The budtender without hesitation produced this gorgeous […]
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Strain Review: Forbidden Zkittlez
Strain name: Forbidden Zkittlez Grown by: Emerald Technologies Acquired from: Classen Kush House Date acquired: Sept 14 Physical traits: frosted light green and purple Bouquet: earthy, fruity and gassy Review: A stop into Classen Kush House always guarantees a vast selection designed to fit any budget. A longtime fan of Forbidden Fruit, I selected the […]
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Reaching for zero
“What’s your poison?” A question reserved for sharply-dressed figures in chiaroscuro on the silver screen is, for many, becoming as outmoded as the styles of dress in yesteryear’s cinema. Maybe it’s the hangovers, increased anxiety, the empty wallet, the regrettable behavior or simply an increased focus on health, but many are ditching alcohol in search […]
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Mock it up
It’s no secret Oklahomans love to imbibe. However, for those temporarily or indefinitely sober residents, options at bars and restaurants are often limited to water or something out of a soda gun. Many restaurants and bars are adding a roster of zero-proof drinks on their menus, including handcrafted mocktails and alcohol-free beers. Whether you’re the […]
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Strain Review: Citrus Gelato Cake
Strain name: Citrus Gelato Cake Grown by: Heartland Farms Acquired from: Elemental Progress Date acquired: Aug. 29 Physical traits: frosted purple and deep green Bouquet: gassy, citrusy and sweet Review: A bit west of OKC you’ll find Elemental Progress, an artsy cannabis shop with a sharp focus on cannabis education and compassionate care. It’s also […]
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Grab and go
While the temperatures haven’t completely cooled off, hope is on the horizon. For those who love food and like it hot, Aug. 31 is National Eat Outside Day, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with one of Oklahoma City’s many amazing food trucks. There are far too many amazing mobile eateries to list […]
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Step outside the border
When you’re craving flavors that Tex Mex can’t fix, Oklahoma City is home to a number of locally and nationally beloved Latin-American establishments that offer a variety of authentic dishes from areas across the map. Here are seven places serving a myriad of dishes from countries south (and east) of the border. Cafe Kacao 405-602-2883 […]
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Strain Review: Smoked Out
Strain name: Smoked Out Grown by: Nature’s Cure Acquired from: Nature’s Cure (Northwest Expressway) Date acquired: Aug. 5 Physical traits: dark green and orange Bouquet: sweet, woody and lemony Review: Learned about this upcoming strain while eating at Smoked Out BBQ for the summer barbecue issue. Grown in honor of Jacque Lucas, the late founder […]
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Open spaces
Last summer, a group of female and nonbinary artists descended upon the Britton District, adding splashes of color to the developing area. The first annual Sunny Dayz Mural Festival highlighted a group of artists often underrepresented in larger festivals, giving them an opportunity to showcase their work. For its second year, 42 artists will transform […]