Medical marijuana activists were dealt a blow when the Oklahoma State Board of Health added amendments not written in the final draft of emergency regulations submitted to the board. A pair of amendments — one banning smokable marijuana, which appears to be on shaky legal ground, and another requiring dispensaries to hire full-time pharmacists — […]
Jacob Threadgill
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Gazedibles: Refreshing greens
It is a peak time of the year for fresh fruit. Summer salads using fruit are a great way to fill up with nutrients without carrying a food baby while you’re moving quickly from your car air conditioning to office air conditioning. These seven salads pack in the fruit. Charleston’s Restaurant 224 Johnny Bench Drive […]
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New Leaf
Oklahoma City-based Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is one of the most successful frozen yogurt chains in the country with more than 200 locations across the nation. With the latest frozen yogurt trend in the rearview mirror, the brand is using its 5900 W. Memorial Road, Suite D location as a model for co-branding its Humble […]
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Block Fiesta
Fiesta Friday 7-10 p.m. July 27 and Aug. 24 Calle Dos Cinco Historic Capitol Hill SW 25th St. and Harvey Ave. historiccapitolhill.com 405-632-0133 Free What started as a small, middle-of-the-week gathering of taco trucks in a Historic Capitol Hill vacant lot has become a full-fledged block party to kick off the weekend. The sixth year […]
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Okie Cajun
Cajun Corner 9200 N. Council Road, Suite A cajuncornerokc.com 405-792-2588 What works: Fresh oyster on the po’boy is expertly fried and spicy coleslaw stands out.. What needs work: The étouffeé needs bread to complement the dish. Tip: The draft beer is only $3. The children of Vietnamese refugees, Nam and Rick Nguyen were born in […]
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Lactose-free
There is no quantifying statement made by the term “ice cream” at the Just Desserts food trailer as it sets up shop at its permanent weekend location at the corner of Western Avenue and 47th Street by design. Owner Matthew Harding made the switch to veganism about two years ago and began the process of […]
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Gazedibles: Hog wild
Pulled pork is a menu item that is immensely popular, but the difference between freshly smoked and pulled varieties and the overcooked and mushy versions can be vast. Make sure you get seven good versions with these seven restaurants. By Jacob Threadgill with Gazette / file and submitted photos Sunnyside Diner 9148 N. MacArthur Blvd. […]
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Convenience price
When State Question 792 passed with an overwhelming 65 percent of the vote in October 2016, many Oklahomans celebrated the opportunity to buy full-strength beer and wine at grocery and convenience stores. As the law is set to take effect Oct. 1, it is already having an impact on local liquor storeowners and retail prices […]
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Accessible introduction
The key marked “Home” doesn’t take Toby Tobin into her house. It unlocks Northwest Optimist Performing Arts Center, 3301 NW Grand Blvd., which under Tobin’s leadership has gone from being a vacant building to a center for accessible performing arts education sponsored by Oklahoma City’s Parks & Recreation Department over the last 20 years. During […]
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Venerable choice
Choice Cafe 5205 S. Shields Blvd. facebook.com/choicecafeokc 405-634-9900 What works: The hash browns are excellent, and the service is very good in a friendly environment. What needs work: The onions on the patty melt needed to be caramelized. Tip: Choice Cafe is open 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. We’ve probably all heard the adage “Don’t judge […]