Edmond-based artist and business owner Erica Nkechi has hosted paint parties at Heart Studios, 1605 E. Second St., in Edmond to fund scholarship programs to provide art classes to children from low-income families. Now Nkechi partners with another series of adult-themed paint parties to expand the reach of her mission to help kids while also […]
Jacob Threadgill
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Sativa ceviche
Oklahoma summers are known for being hot and humid, but a cool meal is a good way to beat the heat. Oklahoma Gazette has teamed up with Guyutes owner Jarrod Friedel and chef Matt Pryor to bring readers cannabis-infused recipes that medicate as well as delight. This month, they try their hand at the national […]
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Honduran grill
Fonda K-Tracha 3001 N. May Ave. facebook.com/fondaktracha 405-673-7678 What works: Chimichurri on grilled pork chops is a hearty meal. What needs work: The black beans need more flavor. Tip: Don’t sleep on a breakfast order for dinner. When I drive down May Avenue, just past Northwest Classen High School, the restaurant Fonda K-Tracha, 3001 N. […]
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PRIDE Diversity niche
Sushi That Wok Mizu Ramen and Sushi 12124 N. Pennsylvania Ave. 8 p.m. June 29 facebook.com/mizuokc 405-810-5100 $5 Even after opening just over a month ago, Mizu Ramen and Sushi has already developed a string of regular customers thanks to its commitment to a variety of ramen preparations in addition to an extensive sushi menu […]
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PRIDE Gazedibles: Prideful eats
In honor of Pride Week in Oklahoma City, we’re highlighting restaurants that are offering something special for Pride Month or that go out of their way to make sure everyone feels comfortable with menu selection, service and location. By Jacob Threadgill with Gazette / file and provided photos Good Times 1234 N. Western Ave. facebook.com/goodtimesok […]
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PRIDE Jovial brunch
Unicorn Brunch: Pride Edition 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday The Other Room 3009 Paseo St. picassosonpaseo.com/about-other-room 405-602-2002 Free admissions (reservations encouraged) The fantastic beauty and magic of the unicorn has existed for millennia, with depictions dating to the Bronze Age era in the Indus Valley, and they continue to serve the same connection to wonder in […]
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PRIDE Solstice soirée
Summer Solstice Block Party Friday-Sunday Factory Obscura 25 NW Ninth St. factoryobscura.com Free The artists and creative team with Factory Obscura are busy working on the second phase of its Mix-Tape installation that debuts Sept. 21, but that is not stopping it from its biggest solstice party yet. Summer Solstice Block Party held outside Factory […]
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Anticipated opening
Oklahoma City’s first food hall, The Collective Kitchens + Cocktails, is almost ready to showcase 10 restaurant concepts at its Midtown location, 308 NW 10th St. After months of construction and financing delays, The Collective is set to host a soft opening in late June with regular service set to begin soon afterward. The two-story […]
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Gazedibles: Perfect picnic
School is out and there is not a better time to enjoy a nice picnic. Whether you want to take food on the go to eat outside or have more of a “picnic of the mind,” these restaurants serve some of the items most important for a great spread. By Jacob Threadgill with photos provided […]
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Corporate rebrand
Schlotzsky’s Austin Eatery 3323 Northwest Expressway schlotzskys.com 405-842-3066 What works: Its signature sourdough bread remains great both as a sandwich and as a pizza crust. What needs work:Sweet Hawaiian rolls on sliders feel out of place for an Austin rebrand. Tip: The macaroni and cheese is good, but the sauce is more like an Alfredo. […]