Harrison’s Chicken House 204 E. Oklahoma, Guthrie 260-7692 Have you ever had fried chicken that looks simultaneously like a work of art and a heap of southern goodness? If the answer is no, and you have no aversion to fried green tomatoes, then you’ve got no legitimate reason not to check out Harrison’s Chicken House. […]
Jenn Scott
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OKG7 Gazette staff picks
Sweet Basil 211 W. Main, Norman 217-8424 One of our accounting gurus has run all the numbers, and for her, Sweet Basil just adds up. “I love, love, love Sweet Basil in Norman,” she said. “It’s not just because it has the best Massaman curry and pineapple fried rice in the world, but because the […]
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Loving local
We parlayed that into a conversation about local artists, writers, dancers and musicians. Discussions like this remind me that the local arts and food scenes are doin’ just fine. Another area that shouldn’t be neglected is local shopping. Now, I know we’re all guilty of ordering things online because of convenience. Just for a second, […]
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Oh, baby!
<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB” lang=”EN-GB”> While I’m not personally with child, nor have I adopted one of my own, most of the people close to me have expanded their families by way of baby. It’s made me realize one thing for sure: through the 2 a.m. feedings and the fact that breast pumps look like they […]
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OKG7 new places for feasting
Flatire Burgers 6315 N.W. 39th, Bethany 603-2822 Same great menu as the Edmond place, but an additional location. Start with the fried pickles or ranchero salsa and chips. As for burgers, have it plain or get creative with the Maui Burger, which comes with grilled ham, cheese, pineapple-jalapeño relish and barbecue sauce. Skipping meat? Try […]
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Get your fix
You’re probably a mere shell of a human that can’t function properly until you’ve been fueled. And by fueled, I mean caffeinated. Pick your poison: coffee or tea. Either way, it’s of the utmost importance to have the best products in order to achieve caffeine euphoria. Sure, you could buy a cuppa every day, but […]
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Autumn amusement
Pumpkinville 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, through Oct. 31 Myriad Botanical Gardens 301 W. Reno myriadgardens.org 297-1528 $2.50-$5, free for members Enjoy a family-friendly event that includes crafts, a hay bale maze, pumpkin decorating and a pumpkin village, to name just a few of the festive happenings. Haunt the Zoo 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 26-31 Oklahoma City […]
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OKG7 fancy places to dine
Haunted House 7101 Miramar 478-1417 What better time to dine in a haunted mansion than in the month of October? It might be a little spooky, but the food of this longtime, by-reservation-only restaurant will leave you feeling safe and warm. Try the shrimp scampi sautéed with garlic butter, the boneless breast of chicken, the […]
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OKG7 off-campus diners
Padthai 119 W. Boyd, Norman 360-5551 If you’re running around campus in Norman and only have time for a quick meal, then Padthai 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 or the basil beef. And of course you […]
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Dorm daze
For most students, it’s the first place that’s out from under mom, dad or caretaker’s roof. It’s a space of ownership and growth, and it’s imperative that said space reflects personal tastes, fosters a creative and homey environment and shows off just a bit of style. Since the room you’ve got to work with is […]