Who doesn’t love an anti-mass-production concept? It’s a much more personal experience, usually featuring one-of-a-kind or vintage items. Expect nothing short of nostalgic wonder at the Pentaglam Pop-up Shop, 7-9 p.m. Friday. It will set up shop at Dreamer Concepts, an Art Space for Emerging Artists (324 E. Main St., Norman; 701-0048), during a preview […]
Jenn Scott
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OKG7 seven places to get fancy
Haunted House Restaurant7101 Miramar Blvd.hauntedhouserestaurant.com478-1417Who wouldn’t want to dine in a haunted mansion? 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, boneless breast of chicken, french-fried shrimp or grilled Norwegian salmon. Rococo Restaurant & […]
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Spirits of the season
Territorial Reserve Rye Wine AleThe crew at COOP Ale Works, 1124 NW 51st St., always seem to have something up its sleeve — in its barrel, if you will. This season is no different. Get ready for the six-month-bourbon-barreled Territorial Reserve Rye Wine Ale. If the name alone doesn’t have you panting, maybe the tidbit […]
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OKG7 places to shake it up
WSKY Lounge228 NE Second St.wskylounge.com606-7171It’s so much more than a place to toss back an old fashioned or smoke a cigar. There’s a menu boasting some tasty treats that accompanies the lounge. Opt for the hummus tray, caramelized onion dip or ahi tuna lettuce wraps dressed with a wasabi mayo. Watch for chef Ryan Parrott’s […]
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Alma matters
One of my pet peeves has always been when a person begins a sentence with, “When I was your age…” But that was because I was 22, and I largely felt left out of that sort of conversation due to lacking life experience. In my juvenile ineptitude, I’d brashly proclaim things like, “I’ll never use […]
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Kick asana
In every community — whether fitness, literature, food or sports — a figurehead and esteemed leader emerges. Among those who practice yoga, one such person is Sri BNS Iyengar, hailing from India, the country in which yoga originated in ancient days. “I had no intention of becoming a teacher,” lyengar said with a smile. Even […]
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OKG7 game-day stops
Louie’s Grill & Bar301 W. Boyd St., Normanlouies.ehsrg.com366-6291 Hal Smith Restaurant Group has a little something for everyone. In this case, it’s big screens and Golden Tee, a popular golfing arcade game, as well as delicious pub food with a gourmet twist — all at prices that won’t break your pocketbook. Enjoy a brew on […]
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Fashion fun
Since Sept. 5, New York has been packed with BCBGMAXAZRIA, Zac Posen, Zang Toi and Betsey Johnson fans, all vying for a glimpse of upcoming, specially tailored garments. It’s one of my favorite months for many reasons that have nothing to do with fashion. There is a hope in the air that temps will dip, […]
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Flower power
This is probably a rare situation, but it did let me learn a few things about this fair city I call home, weddings and, of course, love. When you channel all the bridesmaid energy in the universe, it’s truly amazing what can be accomplished. For example, the streets of Oklahoma City were nearly clear during […]
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OKG7 pizza places
2 Brothers210 W. Highway 66, Arcadia396-2288 2 Brothers is a destination for good pizza on historic Route 66, right across from the famous Round Barn in Arcadia. The cozy restaurant offers friendly service. Star’s Pizza Cafe & Grill2124 NW 39th St.601-4040 Look to Star’s for all your late-night munchies. Try its gourmet pizzas, spaghetti, sandwiches […]