Throughout the nine days of demonstrations at the Capitol during the Oklahoma teacher walkout, local businesses poured onto Lincoln Boulevard to offer free food and drinks to teachers and protesters in need. Other businesses followed suit, offering educators and public employees discounts. 84 Hospitality Group (Empire Slice House, Gorō Ramen, ¡Revolución!, Easy E Slice Shop […]
Jacob Threadgill
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Bittersweet closing
Oklahoma City residents were shocked in early April when Daniel Chae announced that his popular restaurant Chae Modern Korean would be closing its doors at the end of the month. It’s a decision that was put into new context on April 11 when Chae announced that he is running for Oklahoma County treasurer, which only […]
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Gazedibles: Affordably tasty
Are you looking for a quality meal without breaking the bank? These seven restaurants offer good food at reasonable prices. You can go to any of them and get an entrée for $10 or less. Nic’s Grill 1201 N. Pennsylvania Ave. 405-524-0999 National audiences have been introduced to the burger that many Oklahoma City residents […]
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Swedish ARRIVAL
ARRIVAL from Sweden 8 p.m. May 4, 5 Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker Ave. okcphil.org 405-297-2264 $19-$73 With over 400 million albums sold and a bevy of Billboard Hot 100 hits, ABBA is quite often referenced as one of Sweden’s greatest exports, and it is a legacy that has aged finer than wine. […]
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Super-sized
Super Tortas El Chavo 721 SW 29th St. 405-631-0100 What works: The meat in the tortas and tacos is flavorful and tender. What needs work: The fries needed to be refried for crispiness. Tip: One torta is big enough for two people. For many Spanish speakers across the world, one of the most recognizable characters […]
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Opportunity window
For 39 years, 42nd Street Candy Co. has been a staple along Western Avenue, but the brick-and-mortar location is closing April 27 after owner Teresa Wall said the store never really recovered from the loss of traffic from prolonged construction along the corridor. “We fought so hard to recover after the construction, and I kept […]
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Corporate nourishment
For a first-time visitor inside Devon Energy Center, I was certainly impressed with the gleaming mezzanine that reminded me of Star Fleet Academy from the most recent Star Trek film franchise. Plenty of natural light led me down the corridor to my destination as I pondered whether it was acceptable to wear sunglasses inside. Opened […]
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Gazedibles: Hot doggin’
Whether it’s an Oklahoma original hot dog from Schwab Meat Co. or a classic New York Nathan’s frank, there are plenty of options to have the tasty treat that has been feeding Oklahomans nearly since statehood. Anchor Down 30 NE Second St. anchordownokc.com 405-605-8070 An upscale corn dog probably isn’t the first thought you have […]
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Downtown tradition
Festival of the Arts April 24-29 Bicentennial Park 500 Couch Drive artscouncilokc.com 405-270-4848 Free There are plenty of reasons Arts Council of Oklahoma City’s Festival of the Arts, which attracts an average of 750,000 visitors to downtown Oklahoma City, has become the city’s unofficially official spring party: plenty of food, music and, of course, art. […]
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Name-worthy
The hand-built wooden wine cases overlooking the dining room at Legend’s Restaurant in Norman are remnants of Oklahoma’s archaic liquor laws. They are converted liquor lockers from the days when bottle clubs were needed to get around the state’s liquor-by-the-drink ban until 1985. The cabinets are surrounded by wrought-iron railings and chandeliers rescued from the […]