We’re miles away from the hustle and bustle (and record-breaking crowds of revelers) of Times Square, but from food halls to runways, listening rooms and barcades, the Oklahoma City metro has the perfect spot for everyone to ring in 2020. Cheers! The Fashion Art & Beauty Gala 8 p.m. Tuesday to 1:30 a.m. Wednesday Castle […]
Jacob Threadgill
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Healthy outcomes
What started as a mission to improve the food quality offered at the hospital has turned i2U Culinary Solutions into a one-stop shop for transforming healthy outcomes through lifestyle choices. Located at 7908 N. Western Ave., i2U’s facility is home to daily training regimens and a full-service kitchen turning out dietitian-certified meals tailored through data […]
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Cover: Beyond preservation
Before Michael Schwarz could even fully process the orange flames jumping on the television screen, he jumped in his car and made his fastest-ever drive on a familiar trek down to Spencer where the historic Dunjee School — a place he had visited 20 to 30 times after getting involved with the group Abandoned Oklahoma […]
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Gazedibles: Season’s greetings
Even though modern technology allows most ingredients to be available year-round, there’s nothing like eating products that are in season, and that can be difficult during winter months. These seven dishes highlight seasonal ingredients. By Jacob Threadgill with provided and Gazette / file photos Osteria 6430 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills osteriaokc.com | 405-254-5058 If you […]
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Morning evolution
Stitch 835 W. Sheridan Ave., Suite 100 stitchokc.com 405-228-8386 What works: Both proteins — steak and chicken — were flavorful and juicy. What needs work: The chile miso sauce didn’t have much miso flavor. Tip: Look for the addition of all-day breakfast in 2020. From the ashes of the Okay Yeah Co. Coffee & Eatery […]
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Cover: Growing pains
If Oklahoma City’s arrival on the national scene started in 2018 as Bon Appétit recognized Nonesuch as the best new restaurant in the country, 2019 is the year local restaurateurs jumped to strengthen the metro’s destination-dining status. Both anecdotally and according to data, the Oklahoma City metro area has seen an influx of new restaurant […]
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Gazedibles: Warm up
December is when the cold really starts to set in, and the idea of facing a few months of the cold can be tough, but luckily we’ve got food to give you company. These seven restaurants have dishes that will fill you up and warm your soul. By Jacob Threadgill with provided and Gazette / […]
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Thai expansion
Lotus Thai 1133 NW 25th St. facebook.com/lotusthairest 405-225-1287 What works: The Thai basil sauce is superb and service is speedy. What needs work: There is too much raw red onion in the garden salad. Tip: The lunch menu includes an entree, drink and spring roll for under $10, tax included. There are about 20 restaurants […]
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Juice and eat
For years, Organic Squeeze and Provision Kitchen operated as friendly businesses separated by the parking lot at Nichols Hills Plaza. Now, with the help of Hal Smith Restaurants (HSR), the three Oklahoma-based businesses are combining forces to make Organic Squeeze a one-stop shop for healthy options in their home state. Provision Kitchen founder Whitney McClendon […]
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Gazedibles: Cookie jar
Keep your cookie jar well-stocked this holiday season in advance of Santa’s arrival with inventive and comforting selections from these seven establishments. By Jacob Threadgill with provided and Gazette / file photos Nashbird 1 NW Ninth St. nashbirdchicken.com | 405-600-9718 Nashbird has certainly found success since opening in Automobile Alley, as locations in Edmond and […]