Michel and Alain Buthion Credit: Shannon Cornman Rosé is an excellent choice for the summer because it’s chilled and lighter, while still offering the complexity that red-wine drinkers crave. La Baguette Bistro, 7408 N. May, adds a selection of rosés every summer. Last year, co-owner Michel Buthion put six rosés by the glass on his […]
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Sweet bubbles
While this isn’t about Riesling, it is about a wine that is sweeter by half than the average Riesling — but still not as sweet as your morning Big Gulp. Moscato d’Asti is one of the most refreshing choices possible in the heat of an Oklahoma summer. It’s a light, aromatic, sweet sparkling wine from […]
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Summer suds
Summer beers are supposed to be lighter and more refreshing than those for other seasons, so hops are not prominent in these new arrivals. The goal is to deliver light, clean beers that don’t weigh down the palate. Mustang Brewing Co., a local brewer, released Mustang Summer Lager, marking the first time the company will […]
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At the Helm
Bryan Helmer Mark Hancock The 19-year veteran and three-time Calder Cup champion holds American Hockey League records for most points in a career and most games played by a defenseman. Helmer came to the Barons from the Hershey (Penn.) Bears, where he helped that team win back-to-back AHL championships. He said he has been happy […]
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Alfresco alcohol
If you’ve grown weary of those and the “little four” — Malbec, Pinot Grigio, Riesling and Shiraz — maybe it’s time to indulge your inner wine nerd. Restaurants are incorporating some delicious options by the glass. Best thing? You can enjoy them right on your favorite patio. Ever have a Grenache-Cabernet blend? What about a […]
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Potable patios
The metro has many great patios, but a few have distinctive views, features or drinks worth mentioning. One of the best views of the city’s newly enlarged skyline can be had from Bossa Nova, the Midtown rooftop patio of Cafe do Brasil, 440 N.W. 11th. Relax and enjoy the signature drink of Brazil, the caipirinha […]
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Pretty in pink
Every spring, restaurateurs faithfully add the dry wines to their by-the-glass lists, hoping customers will respond to the warmer weather and order a lighter version of their favorite reds. It doesn’t always happen. In spite of the love rosé gets from critics, restaurateurs and the French, the category has struggled for success in the U.S. […]
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Green guzzling
Of the three main categories of booze — wine, beer and spirits —the former is by far the most difficult to produce organically, at least in the U.S. Thanks to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s certification process, organic wines cannot contain added sulfites, which are chemicals added to wines to inoculate against bad bacteria. “American […]
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Modern word
Considered one of the nation’s most provocative voices for a non-literal Christianity, John Shelby Spong will speak Friday at an event hosted by the United Church of Norman. The lecture, titled “Why Christianity Must Change or Die,” is based on Spong’s contention that many Christians practice an outdated faith. “What I try to do in […]
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Lean and green
Meat and dairy require far more energy to produce than vegetarian or plant-based products. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 30 percent of the earth’s landmass is now used to raise animals for food. That includes land for grazing, as well as the significant percentage of farm acreage used to […]