We haven’t even officially gotten to the summer solstice yet and Oklahoma City residents are already trying to stay cool during 100-degree temperatures. You can beat the heat by setting up by the pool or finding an outfit that will keep you cool. If you want to embrace the sun by heading out on a […]
Jacob Threadgill
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Downtown growth
Norman’s first food truck park is also on the site of the first new building construction in the city’s downtown area in over three decades and removed a potentially dangerous eyesore. TOLY Park is located at 227 W. Main St. and stands for The Old Lumber Yard, which stood unattended on the block for years. […]
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Fork-free dining
Queen of Sheba 2308 N. MacArthur Blvd. 405-606-8616 What works: Meats and lentils flavored with berbere spice blend are standouts. What needs work: The chickpeas were gritty and somewhat bland. Tip: It’s only open 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday for dinner. In some ways, teff flour is a magical ingredient. The iron-rich grain is also gluten-free […]
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deadCenter: Local premiere
You People 8:30 p.m. Thursday, 6 p.m. Sunday Harkins Theatres Bricktown 16 150 E. Reno Ave. deadcenterfilm.org 405-246-9233 $12 Oklahoma City-based filmmaker Laron Chapman has watched deadCenter Film Festival grow over the years, which culminates as his debut feature film You People premieres at deadCenter opening night June 7 with an encore June 10. Chapman […]
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Gazedibles: Raw fish
Just because we live in a landlocked state, it doesn’t mean that we don’t have good access to fresh seafood, so thank you, modern transportation and overnight shipping. Whether your preferred method is Japanese (sushi), South American (ceviche) or Hawaiian (poke), these seven restaurants have you covered. 1492 New World Latin Cuisine 1207 N. Walker […]
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European delight
Traditionally, ganache is the combination of warm cream added to chocolate to create an icing or filling for a variety of confections. It’s the elevation of two simple ingredients that highlight the ethos behind Ganache Patisserie, the brainchild of European-trained pastry chefs and husband-and-wife duo Matt Ruggi and Laura Szyld, which opened in the Chisholm […]
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Brunch addition
With a commitment to farm-fresh ingredients, the Ludivine dinner menu is famous for changing by the day, but the debut of its Sunday brunch menu allows diners to pick favorites around a set selection of entrees with slight seasonal tweaks. Chef Russ Johnson said the restaurant has received many requests for brunch since opening in […]
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Welcome return
Sean Cummings’ Irish Restaurant has returned to Oklahoma City, filling a nearly four-year pub void. The new location is in the former Sophabella’s at 7628 N. May Ave. and opened in early May a few blocks north from his wife’s Vito’s Ristorante, where the original Irish pub shared a wall. Sean Cummings’ Irish Pub closed […]
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Gazedibles: Vitamin (D)ining
Even though we’re a few weeks away from the summer solstice, temperatures are beginning to heat up. Here are seven places in the metro area to grab a drink or a bite to eat under the sun. Photos Gazette / file and provided Bedlam Bar-B-Q 610 NE 50th St. bedlambarbq.com | 405-528-7427 If you only […]
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Chef-inspired Tex-Mex
Iguana Mexican Grill 9 NW Ninth St. iguanamexicangrill.com 405-606-7172 What works:Barbacoa made with beef cheek melts in your mouth. What needs work:Spinach and mushroom enchilada filling needs sauce. Tip: The street-style tacos allow excellent fillings to shine better than the Tex-Mex preparation. Iguana Mexican Grill has been a serving Tex-Mex in Oklahoma City since opening […]