Cajun King5816 N.W. 63rdcajunkingokc.com603-3714 Even if you pay for the buffet and only wind up eating the catfish and beignets that are brought to the table, it’s worth it. For the actual smorgasbord of Creole delight, however, don’t pass up the crawfish étouffée and au gratin potatoes. New Orleans was never so close. Golden Palace1500 […]
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Get ‘Chopped’!
Chef Maneet Chauhan By: The Food Network When celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan learned that her traveling book tour would roll through a city undiscovered to her — Oklahoma City — her response was, “That’s so cool. I’m so excited.” Chauhan is known for her fiery cooking and equally fiery personality on Food Network’s Chopped. Her […]
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OKG7 places with patios
Flint Restaurant15 N. Robinsonflintokc.com605-0657 The food, drink and indoor fire pit are enough to draw a crowd. But Flint recently opened its patio, too, complete with a patio menu. It includes loaded, house-made potato chips, chicken bites and the restaurant’s delicious hummus. Cafe Do Brazil440 N.W. 11thcafedobrazilokc.com525-9779 Enjoy a nice breeze and a special on […]
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Love and marriage
Moliere Bridal Am I married? No. But ask me how many times I’ve been a bridesmaid. The answer is 13. I don’t mind, because I find weddings to be generally exciting celebrations of love. In my experience, a happy bride makes all the difference. If she can’t check things off the seemingly endless list of […]
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Fashion Week is OK!
Since Alex Wehrley’s arrival in Oklahoma City, the host of KSBI Channel 52’s Oklahoma Live! has wasted no time getting involved with the community. That includes sitting on the board of Race Dance Company, taking an active role in Better Block OKC and now serving as emcee of Saturday night’s Oklahoma Fashion Week event. A […]
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Veggie me this
Cous Cous Cafe By: Shannon Cornman Others might assume the only people who would forgo meat in lieu of an all-veggie diet are hippies. The truth is, being a vegetarian outgrew all stereotypes long ago. Ex-heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson gave up meat (ears included), telling Details magazine that he realized “meat’s become a poison” […]
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OKG7 fresh faces in food and drink
S&B’s Burger Joint7745 s. Walkersandbburgers.com631-0783 Whether you’re feeling Skinny or Fatty, S&B’s has the burger for you. Try The Big Boy, loaded with grilled jalapeños, bacon, cheese, chili and sour cream, or The Fire, which has roasted green chilies, cheese, onions and spicy ranch. All combos can be made with bean patties in slider size. […]
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Treasures untold
Bad Granny’s By: Shannon Cornman It was bright coral with black piping around the sleeves and collar. Dislodging it from the bottom of the heap, I was euphoric to see that it was a floor-length skirt with a hidden front zipper: quirky and all mine. I asked the man running the estate sale the price. […]
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OKG7 places to drink and dine
Cafe Nova4308 N. Westerncafenovaokc.com525-6682 If you haven’t tried them yet, get the gourmet tots — packed with cheddar, Parmesan and ham. They’re served alongside house-made ranch, and it’s only natural to grab a Sierra Nevada to wash it down. Full Moon Sushi and Bistro326 E. Main, Normanfullmoonsushi.com701-1800 One can’t go wrong with sushi, especially when […]
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Lush life
Culinary Kitchen Credit: Mark Hancock If so, you’re not alone. And just to prove it, every year at Oklahoma Gazette, we serve a sampling of articles that celebrate the swigging of tasty, big-people drinks. This year, more than any, I’ve been drawn toward a certain level of sustainability, increasingly aware of the importance in reducing […]