Sweete Memories Specialty Bakery6501 N. Maysweetememories.com842-4799 You’re familiar with its signature box. You know the one — white with cellophane wrapping and a gold sticker. Inside, it’s the perfect frosting-to-cookie ratio. Cookies aside, Sweete Memories also lets you indulge in lemon bars and chocolate chews, as well as special orders. 1 Smart Cookie12100 N. Rockwell1smartcookie.com721-5959 […]
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Just chill
Air conditioners work overtime just to keep a manageable temperature indoors, so the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven to bake a meal. Yet through the heat, one still has to eat. See what these local chefs cook up during the summer months without turning the kitchen into a sweat […]
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Dazed and consumed
Possibly a tiny, historic downtown area full of shopping and places to eat, plus a 1960s beach-themed party, prizes, sales and an ice cream truck! Enter Downtown Edmond Krazy Daze, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday. A cherished annual tradition, the family-friendly event is celebrating its 50th year. Krazy Daze […]
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OKG7 iced coffee and tea stops
Coffee Commission309 S. Bryant, Edmondcoffeecommissionedmond.com285-8566 Try its iced coffee for those hot summer days. In-house, enjoy a Chemex brew, an infusion method similar to drip coffee, or a refreshing iced black tea. Elemental Coffee Roasters815 N. Hudsonelementalcoffeeroasters.com604-9766 Come and study, bask in the delicious and always fresh-roasted aroma permeating the space or simply enjoy an […]
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OKG7 year-old eateries
Tacos el Primo5603 S. Pennsylvania681-2579 If you’ve got a hankering for tacos or burritos that are muy auténtico, make a stop at this new spot. And if traditional Mexican fare doesn’t grab you (perish the thought!), opt for the corn dog. The taqueria stays open until 9 p.m., making it ideal for a late and […]
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Cham wow
You’ve got juices and glasses. You’ve got friends. But the one thing absolutely necessary, and absent, is the champagne. Thanks to arguably antiquated liquor laws in our great state, the sabbath remains a day of rest here for liquor stores, so the bubbly stays out of your hands. If only there were a way to […]
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OKG7 watering holes
Margarita Island & Cantina8135 N.W. 10thmargaritaislandokc.com603-2850 A fellow Gazetteer likes the libations of Margarita Island. Import and domestic beer and mixed drinks — frozen and on the rocks — abound. There’s a patio, smoking is allowed inside and you won’t want to miss the fire pit. Junior’s2601 Northwest Expresswayjuniorsokc.com848-5597 This iconic Oklahoma City haunt has […]
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Spin is in
It’s almost a sport to rummage through stacks of records, whether you’re at an estate sale, garage sale or record shop. One never knows what will be discovered, trash or treasure. Will it be an album of an unknown recording artist? Something with fantastic cover art? A rare find or a current-day favorite? And no […]
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Party time
The thing about planning a party is that “relaxing” is probably the last word one would use to describe it. The actual planning period can be a fast-paced process, and it’s hard to fully prepare — especially if it’s your first event. But what if you could find a way to enjoy and remain stress-free […]
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OKG7 lovers of local
The Red Cup3122 N. Classen Blvd.redcupokc.com525-3430 This earthy, hippie dive frequently features chef specials. Red Cup’s apricot squares will change your life. Every Thursday, enjoy a completely vegan three- to four-course dinner. The Earth Cafe & Deli746 Asp, Norman573-5933 From garlic naan and palak paneer to black bean burgers on German rye bread with a […]