Strain name: Wedding Cake Grown by: RedBird Cannabis Acquired from: Ganja House of the Burning Tree Date acquired: July 17 Physical traits: frosted purple with hints of orange and dark green Bouquet: earthy and sweet Review: Intrigued by the name, I couldn’t help but stop into this shop that took over the former Bloom Cannabis […]
Berlin Green
Strain Review: Lemonage
Strain name: Lemonage Grown by: VYCE Cannabis Acquired from: Physician’s Choice Cannabis Date acquired: July 18 Physical traits: frosted light green with hints of orange Bouquet: sweet and citrus Review: Physician’s Choice Cannabis is just west of Penn Square Mall, so it was a logical stop after shopping. Its atmosphere is inviting and the staff […]
Citizen Spotlight: Bagz of Luv
Suddenly out of work as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the United States, sous chef Augustina Aviles stopped cooking for customers and instead started feeding her homeless neighbors. “We started on Easter Sunday 2020, it was really random,” Aviles said about herself and mother Kelly Vargas. “I got laid off from my job. We were […]
Gazedibles: Cajun Flavors
Oklahoma City may not be famous for its Creole cookin’, but a few noble standouts have long been changing the game. Fried catfish, collards, gumbo, meatloaf, and jambalaya can be found throughout the city that are transportive enough to make you think you traveled straight to the streets of New Orleans. Cajun Corner […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Citizen Spotlight: Tarah Warren
When she was 29 years old, Tarah Warren got some of the worst news anyone could: she had cancer. Her fight with Stage IV Ovarian Cancer would change her life forever.“I had a very extensive fight ahead of me, including surgery and 16 months of chemo,” Warren said. “Lots of time in the hospital. A […]
Gazedibles: Satisfying Salads
When the summer days are long and hot, a cool salad takes a backseat only to ice water in terms of refreshment. Nearly limitless in terms of combinations as well as nutritious and delicious, here are seven places in Oklahoma City to find a bountiful bowl. The Joinery 405-702-7657 • 121 E Sheridan Ave. ctbokc.com/the-joinery […]
