Credit: Shannon Cornman @reedtimmerTVN: STRONG tornado potential again tomorrow (today, Monday afternoon) over much of central and eastern OK!Timmer is a meteorologist and storm chaser. @severestudios: LARGE, VIOLENT tornado moving into S OKC metro. MOORE AREA GET UNDERGROUND NOW! (3:07pm)Severe Studios break severe weather news in Tornado Alley. @dailythunder: This is just the worst.Young is […]
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Splish splash
The despair that comes with crippling heat can cloud your reason, and your summertime activity is reduced to laying in front of a fan or sticking your head in the refrigerator every 15 minutes. How cool would it be if, when temps soared, you could just mosey into the backyard and dive into your own […]
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OKG7 summertime eats
Cafe Antigua1903 N. Classen Blvd.602-8984 If at all possible, get the special. It’s usually a creative collaboration of regular menu items and the freshest daily ingredients. The cuisine is chiefly Guatemalan, and the breakfast dishes are incredibly tasty. In a hurry? Grab a chocolate banana smoothie. Zorba’s Mediterranean Cuisine6014 N. Mayzorbasokc.com947-7788 Whether you’re a vegetarian […]
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Sunny with a side of yum
S&B By: Shannon Cornman CheeseburgersThis American classic — hot, juicy and thoroughly delicious — can really hit the spot. Grab ’em at a metro location of S&B’s Burger Joint or Irma’s Burger Shack. Hot dogsIt’s sort of like a sandwich, only longer. And it’s mighty tasty when it’s grilled. And you can’t make it through […]
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OKG7 new places to pick
Packard’s New American201 N.W. 10thpackardsokc.com605-3771 Delicious food and a beautiful view are what you’ll experience at Packard’s. This new concept churns out down-home food with a gourmet twist. Tackle the rustic kale, a salad with roasted beets and lotus root; or the hand-cut pappardelle carbonara, prepared with its house-smoked bacon. Shawarma Vite1129 E. Elm, Normanshawarmavite.com569-0879 […]
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‘Great’ looks
Jenn ScottBy: Mark Hancock Directed by Moulin Rouge’s Baz Luhrmann, the brand-new film version of the literary classic has an all-star cast, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan and Isla Fisher. Its soundtrack boasts Jay- Z, Beyonce, Florence + the Machine and The xx. I have to say, I think Fitzgerald would be quite […]
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Mums for Mum
You will likely fall into two groups: those who have presents and those who now desperately need ideas. When considering a gift for someone, always keep the recipient’s interests in mind. For example: Does she lean green? Does she stay busy with her job and rarely treat herself? Does she appreciate quality time over material […]
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OKG7 spots to take Mom
Musashi’s Japanese Steakhouse4315 N. Westernmusashis.com602-5623 You can never go wrong with sushi. From noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, rolls are half off when you order a grilled entree more than $35. Don’t leave without trying some of the hibachi-style fried rice. Oh, and Mom will get a free dessert! The Melting Pot4 E. Sheridanmeltingpot.com235-1000 Mom […]
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Mr. ‘Jones’ and me
The two happen to be united in matrimony, too. In their new production opening Friday, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, the Woods present a show together for the first time — Erin writing and Tyler producing. They stay true to their classical roots, however. Erin Woods likes to maintain the integrity of actual […]
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From runway to OK!
While OFW is still on a smaller scale than New York, Paris or London fashion weeks, this year’s gathering was bigger and included more events than ever before. In fact, it marked the first in which designers came in from cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Dallas and Chicago. The opportunity for Oklahomans to […]