Dancing with the BronchosOn Friday, support University of Central Oklahoma athletes with a dinner, auction and plenty of reasons to dance from 5:30 to 11 p.m. at Hamilton Field House, 100 N. University Drive in Edmond. The night will include a cash bar, ballroom dance lessons, as well as a dance contest among the UCO […]
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Smag 7: Love your food
Shawn’s Sushi 5612 Northwest Expressway, Warr Acres 792-2211 <br> Owner Shawn Zhang came to Oklahoma from the northwest part of China, but he specializes in irresistible Japanese sushi. Some of his best-sellers are the aptly named “Spicy Cowboy” and another called “Lifesaver,” which is tuna and salmon with lemon, cucumber and avocado. Sweeten the celebration […]
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Smag 7: Super Bowl snacks
Dan McGuiness1003 S.W. 19th, Moore 703-3367 Satisfy everyone in the watch party with menu items from boiled shrimp to sausage and cheese trays. You can’t go wrong with the blackened chicken fingers with an extra crispy crust, which are dusted with a Cajun spice just before being cooked. Get $10 beer buckets while you enjoy […]
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Bite Size: 2-1-12
House of fine diningThis Friday, enjoy Speakeasy 2012, the 39th annual Symphony Show House preview party, which offers a peek prior to the redesign by Central Oklahoma’s top designers. The 10,000-square-foot mansion is at 440 N.W. 15th, and will be stuffed full of live music and food from the city’s top chefs. Your $40 ticket […]
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Restaurant, sweet restaurant
What is your OKC restaurant home? If you don’t have one, here are a few that won’t mind being considered for the honors. Junior’s 2601 Northwest Expressway 848-5597 Owner Jim Shumsky gets a daily adrenaline rush from his Junior’s that began in 1973. Some of the major oil deals were made at Junior’s in the […]
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Smag 7: Chow down
Sophabella’s Chicago Grill 7628 N. May 879-0100 $$$ Italian <br> This cozy neighborhood place offers seductive Italian fare. Each Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. is ladies’ night. Grab your gals, have a drink and sample free table-side appetizers. Some of the favorites include baked Brie, stuffed mushrooms and prosciutto-wrapped melon. Royal Bavaria Restaurant & […]
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Bite Size: 1-25-12
More from the cake lady The owner of the now-closed and already missed Ruth’s Sweete Justice, Ruth Rickey (pictured), is on the move again. When asked what’s in her future, she said, “I have developed my own line of petal dust, and I will have my own line of [tools] to make sugar flowers.” We […]
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Szechuan Bistro
When Szechuan Bistro opened last summer, owners Xium (Sophia) Zheng and chef Yuanren Zhen decided to populate the menu with thoughtful and inspired dishes that pursue a depth of flavor and textural contrasts. There are two menus at the restaurant: one Chinese and one American. Little red marks on the menu indicate the hot dishes, […]
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Smag 7: Smothered in flavor
Divine Swine 7801 N. May Ave. 843-3400 A really good neighborhood restaurant is hard to find. Thankfully, Divine Swine has you covered. Best of all are its candied bacon sticky buns that virtually sparkle. The kitchen turns out a breaded pork tenderloin sandwich served with red cabbage and coleslaw on a homemade hamburger bun. Desserts […]
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Bite Size: 1-18-12
The County Line returnsThe venerable County Line Barbeque, 1226 N.E. 63rd, has been closed since 2010, but its loyal fans will get a treat, as a re-opening for the landmark restaurant is set for May. Phillip Mazaheri and Paul Ravencraft of Price Edwards & Co. brokered the sale to unidentified owners who have chosen to […]