Vintage Coffee 1101 NW 49th St. 752-0038 How does a smooffee sound? If espresso and frozen yogurt are two things you love, have them together in a smooffee. Add an additional flavor like almond, coconut, white chocolate or raspberry. Grab some hot tea or a snack — like a cinnamon knot or doughnut — to […]
Jenn Scott
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OKG7 plates of pasta
Avanti Bar & Grill13509 Highland Park Blvd.avantibarandgrill.com254-5200It’s an upscale stop just outside the chaos that is Quail Springs Mall. If carbs are on the menu for the evening, Avanti offers Milanese chicken with artichoke hearts and olives over linguine, marinara and herbed ricotta and Parmesan. A bit lighter is the lemoncello artichoke chicken, a penne […]
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Achy, twerky heart
Spirit Halloween BY: Mark Hancock Whether you are team #BANGERZ or team “Jesus, take her wheel,” you know who I’m referencing — the now-infamous Miley Cyrus. Cyrus stomped around during a four-minute VMA performance filled with lots of suggestive booty droppin’, awkward winking and stripping. Post twerking it out, the Internet went wild with screen-grabs […]
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WHY ATTEND THE PARADE?
Maybe the location of the ghoul-fest is what draws you in. How many times a year does the city shut down entire blocks for a party? Last year more than 60,000 people were in attendance, so arriving before the droves of monsters, zombies and witches is an excellent plan. Come out and start a tradition […]
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Three-ring ‘Warp’
Brad (Sean Eckart), Dr. Frank N. Furter (Monte Riegel Wheeler) and Janet (Lexi Windsor) BY: Shannon Cornman Well, babies, prepare to give yourself over to a few nights of absolute pleasure. On hiatus since 2010, The Rocky Horror Show returns 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to its live stage production at Lyric Theatre in the Plaza District, […]
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OKG7 places foodies love
Mama Sinmi’s Chop House2312 N. Macarthur Blvd.mamasinmi.com947-6262Enjoy the luxury of authentic West African fare here. Try its meat pies baked in a butter crust, spicy suya (meat on a stick), moi moi (bean cakes), efo (sautéed spinach with seasoned tomatoes) and golden-friend plantains. The lunch special includes a choice of rice and chicken or beef […]
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Hairs the story
Misty Byrd styles Becky Mahorney’s hair at Velvet Monkey Salon. BY: Mark Hancock Messy/sock or high bun? Oh, it’s day three of not washing and your mane is all hopped up on dry shampoo, but there’s a casual business meeting on the schedule, and the grunge look is too informal. Low pony tail? Someone means […]
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OKG7 stops for soup
Soup Soup7606 N. Western Ave.soupsoup.webs.com843-7095The fall lineup is here. Try festive flavors including autumn bisque, squash, creamy carrot and baked potato. It’s not all soup, though. Pick up specialty casseroles like creamy tomato pasta with chicken, shepherd’s pie and beef enchiladas. Don’t forget dessert — apple cake, apricot bar and pumpkin pie. Saturn Grill6432 Avondale […]
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OKG7 scholarly stops
Padthai119 W. Boyd St., Normanpadthainorman.com360-5551 Are you running around campus in Norman and only have time for a quick meal? This restaurant should be at the top of your list. It’s a casual Thai house that consistently serves up tasty food. Try the red curry chicken, spicy basil noodles and, of course, the authentic-style pad […]
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S E E
Ryan Bowling at Black Optical BY: Mark Hancock In a season jam-packed with the excitement of heavier fabrics, scarves, boots and tights, don’t forget to extend that expression of style to your face. According to Ryan Bowling of Black Optical (5820 N. Classen Blvd.; 879-6776), browline frames are back for fall and spring. “Browline frames” […]