Billy Sims BBQ1001 E. State Highway 152, Mustangbillysimsbbq.com256-0760 It’s a name you already know, just another location. Grab a combo plate, which includes a meat — from brisket to ribs — two sideliners, one super side and some Okie toast. Sideliners include potato salad, add-a-rib or baked beans, to name a few. Chapala Mexican Grill1001 […]
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Bravo Bayless
By: Shannon Cornman He noted that it was special because he was born there. When he exited the metro many years ago at the ripe age of 19, he made sure to pack his love of local with him. “I grew up in a barbecue restaurant. That’s sort of near and dear to my heart,” […]
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Booby trap
It was in retail, and the most exciting part was that I truly thought, over the course of training for my new salesperson position, I would learn Victoria’s secret. Weeks later, I realized that, in general, lingerie shopping is terribly involved and confusing — mainly because “lingerie” means different things to people. For the most […]
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Kitchen caboodle
Culinary Kitchen By: Mark Hancock Believe it or not, the right kitchenware can spark some excitement. Enter Culinary Kitchen (7222 N. Western; 418-4884). Replace eating straight from a takeout box with Red Vanilla bone china dishes. After all, the colorful and good-for-you meals that you’re so proud of cooking deserve to be displayed properly. Don’t […]
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OKG7 Downtown Restaurant Week stops
Nonna’s Euro-American Ristorante & Bar1 S. Mickey Mantlenonnas.com235-4410 For lunch, delight in your choice of chicken tortilla soup or tomato and red onion salad. It will set the stage for entree options: crab cakes, crispy pork chops with Guinness gravy or blackened chicken. For dinner, try the chop and chutney or lemon walnut pesto pasta. […]
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Skate, grapple and roll
You have to pay bills and manage budgets. You have to shop for groceries and prepare your own meals if you want to eat. That said, there are also some perks. If you want to have muffins for dinner, no one can stop you. It might not be incredibly healthy for your overall well-being to […]
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OKG7 places to try in 2013
S&B’s Burger Joint7745 S. Walkersandbburgersokc.com631-0983 If you’ve been to S&B, then you understand why it’s popular enough to be opening another location to feed the hungry masses. If you haven’t dined on its inventive burger combinations, cheese cubes or smothered fries, it’s time to add that to the top of your 2013 resolution list. Still […]
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Juice boost
It’s fair to say that your body is probably a little bit addicted, and drinking a bunch of juice doesn’t sound appealing, or even possible. That’s where Vidya can assist you. “If a longer juice fast sounds too intimidating, take it one day at a time,” said founder Claire Ragozzino. “Starting out with a one-day […]
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OKG7 resolution-worthy stops
Cafe Antigua1903 N. Classen Blvd.602-8984 If at all possible, get the special. It’s usually a creative collaboration of regular menu items and the day’s freshest ingredients. The cuisine is chiefly Guatemalan and the breakfast dishes are incredibly tasty. Expect migas-style eggs, fresh fruit, toast and Guatemalan oatmeal. If you’re in a hurry, grab a smoothie, […]
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Deck those halls
Stephanie Humes at A Date with Iris Credit: Mark Hancock Warm-drink sipping, cold-weather loving, holiday music-listening into them. Probably my favorite part, if I were forced to list only one thing other than cooler temps, would be the decorating. Transforming living spaces that are normally calm and serene into fantastical displays of pine-cone-scented garland, complete […]