As a lover of nighttime, I’m not partial to the day rays that people get so crazy over. I’ve no problem with leaving the lights low during dusk. In fact, I’m perfectly content if the lights never come on and night takes over. Alas, sometimes it’s not functional to run around after sunset without the […]
Jenn Scott
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Exotic city
I’m talking a full-blown holiday to someplace very far away from reality. As a sufferer of chronic wanderlust, I’ve coped by tricking myself into feeling as if I’ve vacationed by daydreaming. I’ve tried weekend mini-getaways, but at some point, the quick jaunts stopped satisfying the urge to experiences new cultures, taste new flavors and see […]
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OKG7 new spots on the block
Vamonos Mexican Grill 125 W. Britton Road, Nichols Hills 842-1180 Start with queso ($2.99) and a spiced shrimp salad ($7.99). Signature tacos ($2.59-$3.49) range from Korean rib-eye to carnitas, a milk-roasted pork. Get the nacho bowl ($6.39) for a little taste of everything on the menu. The Greek Taverna 122 N. Broadway, Moore 794-3663 Open […]
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Set it off
Does it have to do with family, food or fireworks? My bet is that it involves at least one of those three, and maybe all of them. For me, the most memorable Independence Days have involved fireworks. When I was about 10, I clearly remember my two older, ornery cousins wearing blue-and-white-striped denim shorts and […]
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OKG7 sweets to eat
Custard Factory 1000 E. Alameda, Norman 360-6177 First things first: Try the custard cookie ($3.09). Choose your frozen custard flavor, which will be smooshed between two cookies. Have your pick between double chocolate, chocolate-chip vanilla or peanut butter chocolate-chip cookies. If you’re on the go, grab a fudge brownie sundae ($4.09). On Sunday, enjoy an […]
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Ice, ice baby
Credit: Shannon Cornman Fantasizing about igloos or spending your free time in the pool will only get you so far. Maybe you’ve decided to set up camp indoors for the remainder of the summer. While that’s a viable option, at some point you’ll still have to emerge from the confines of your coolish living quarters […]
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Broad stripes, bright stars
You might be a fireworks enthusiast. After all, it’s the one time of year that blowing up things is OK (outside city limits, of course). Or maybe you want to show off your patriotism, and every single thing about your Fourth of July soiree has to fit that theme. Lastly, you might be the type […]
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Go West
Vegan nachos Credit: Mark Hancock You’ve forged through Chesapeake traffic and arrived due north of the craziness that is N. Western Avenue area, and frankly, you deserve some vittles. On the east side of the road you’ll see a pleasantly modern and clean structure that looks much like a temple or sanctuary. Although you won’t […]
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OKG7 seven steaks to savor
Opus Prime 800 W. Memorial 607-6787 Recognized by Wine Spectator and OpenTable as top-notch, Opus is a mustgo for any steak aficionado. If you’re with a group, splurge on the tasting platter ($49): a generous serving of calamari, pan-seared crab cake, barbecue shrimp and Tuscan tenders (fillet medallions). On the lighter side, a traditional Caesar […]
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Put your feet up
It’s much more than simply filling up rooms with furniture and hanging things on the walls. I mean, it does involve that, but the thought behind each piece is generally fraught with meaning. Collectively, the pieces should work together to generate a statement or create a schematic sort of living, which tends to be what […]