The chef closed Divine Swine — a celebrated culinary endeavor in Nichols Hills that centered around bacon — and headed out for the bright lights of reality television. He moved to Seattle to be a contestant on the 10th season of Bravo’s popular Top Chef. Afterward, the Del City native went to Dallas to work […]
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Summer swank
Route 66 By: Heather Brown OK, so it’s not really shameless. It’s for charity and funds go toward making our great city more beautiful. That fancy event is one of the main reasons I seriously needed to consider the evening-wear situation in my closet. It was dire. After the initial “How have I let it […]
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OKG7 novel menus
Bistro38 Thai Green Cuisine2903 N.W. 36thbistro38.com948-2788 Thai food is delicious, and it might just be the perfect meal for a warm summer day. Try the seasonal dishes that include fruit, such as Bistro38’s papaya salad or sliced mango with traditional sticky rice. The teriyaki salmon with a side of greens is a good choice, too. […]
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Bathing beauties
Sun & Ski Sport By: Heather Brown If not, rectify that and schedule some right now. Take it from me: An entire Oklahoma summer sans a dip in an ocean, lake or pool is enough to drive a person a little mad. First, it’s time to get your paws on some swimwear. Because unless your […]
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OKG7 kid-friendly food stops
Hideaway Pizza901 N. Broadwayhideawaypizza.com796-7777 Start with the famous fried mushrooms; they’re always served piping hot with ranch for dipping. The pesto bruschetta is a delicious blend of tomatoes, onions, fresh basil and olive oil. If you mean business, attempt The Mob Boss pizza loaded with sausage, pepperoni, salami and smoked bacon. Chelino’s Mexican Restaurant1331 Alameda, […]
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OKG7 Moore places to eat
Harry Bear’s All American Grill2113 Riverwalk Drive, Mooreharrybears.com799-2327 Harry Bear’s menu is packed with amazing dishes. Try the pickle-o’s, which are pickle slices breaded and deep-fried, before moving on to the Indian taco, a house favorite. The fry bread is hand-rolled and covered with ranch-style beans, house-made spicy chili and all the fixin’s. Dessert is […]
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Dear Dad
It’s that special day set aside to honor the exemplary men in your life. Father’s Day is always a sneaky holiday to me. It’s not that far after Mother’s Day, but it’s far enough that it feels like the Fourth of July will be the next thing on your radar. But, hey, now that you’ve […]
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OKG7 late-night nomz
Banana Island1117 N.W. 25thbananaislandokc602-1188 This Malaysian joint rocks a menu featuring coconut milk-based curries and spicy, delicious fare. Start with the Indian pancake no matter what, and try the mango salad or pineapple fried rice, which comes in a hollowed-out pineapple husk. The Mont1300 Classen Blvd., Normanthemont.com329-3330 If you’ve never tried this iconic Norman hot […]
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Shady business
Sure, sunglasses look cool. But it’s imperative to have a good pair that blocks out UVB rays and guards your eyes against the harsh shift from indoor to outdoor lighting. Who likes to squint? I don’t. Plus, it can give you wrinkles around your eyes. So just wear sunglasses. Most optometrists carry shades. That’s the […]
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OKG7 sweet stops
Custard Factory1000 E. Alameda, Norman360-6177 Order the custard cookie. 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. Sara Sara Cupcakes7 N.W. Ninthsarasarabakery.com600-9494 For breakfast, check out the bacon, […]