Nunu’s Mediterranean Cafe3131 W. Memorialnunuscafe.com751-7000 For diners avoiding gluten, foods like fresh meats, fruits and veggies are fantastic options. At Nunu’s, a Greek salad topped with a chicken breast, tomatoes, cucumbers, artichoke hearts and olives might just hit the spot. Get a side of hummus dip, and ask for extra veggies in place of pita […]
Jenn Scott
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Cup runneth over
OK, so that’s not an actual fact, but in my own guesstimation — which includes expertise from years in lingerie sales — it’s pretty darn close. One thing I learned from my retail days is that women typically wear the wrong size for two reasons: 1) They’re in denial, and 2) They’re uninformed. Seriously, get […]
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Viva la renaissance
A Date with Iris By: Shannon Cornman And it’s a chance to come out of winter’s hibernation mode. If you’d like a refresh to align with the new season, there are a few ways to accomplish that. I don’t know about you, but new seasons always prompt me to change my hair color. It’s fun […]
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OKG7 perfect patios
Pops660 W. Highway 66, Arcadiapops66.com928-7677 It’s a local sweetheart, really. But did you know that, on top of the trademark walls of sweet drinks adorning the diner inside, Pops has room for about 50 in the outdoor seating space? It also has a full menu, which makes it the perfect weekend treat. On weekends, Pops […]
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OKG7 eats in Edmond
Flatire Burgers318 E. Ayers, Edmondflatireburgers.com359-2006 Start with the fried pickles or ranchero salsa and chips. As for the burgers, get creative with the Havana Burger, which comes with grilled ham, cheese, salami, pickles and chipotle mayo. Skipping meat? Try the portobello shroom burger. It has balsamic marinated portobello, sautéed spinach, tomato, onion and herbed goat […]
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Welcome, spring!
It’s time to celebrate in spite of your sneezing and over-the-counter allergy-medicated state. Spring means transformation and regeneration. It means wardrobe upheavals, the cleaning of home spaces, the rearranging of closets and the purchasing of new running shoes and workout gear appropriate for the burgeoning temps. Whether you’ve been hitting the pavement or the treadmill […]
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I feel pretty
Serendipity By: Mark Hancock People like to feel pretty. It’s just a fact of life. We all have our own ways of feeling pretty. For me, there is nothing better than slipping into a formal dress for an event that requires just a little bit more from the closet and the rarely used makeup items. […]
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OKG7 downtown delights
1889 Land Run Cafe1 N. Broadway235-2780 You can catch a piece of this menu from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day. Start your morning right with its breakfast buffet. For lunch, consider the weekly specials, only $10 a plate. You’ll most certainly want to save room for desserts like vanilla crème brûlée and molten […]
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OKG7 places to imbibe and dine
Royal Bavaria3401 S. Sooner, Mooreroyal-bavaria.com 799-7666 An authentic German restaurant that’s also a brewery sounds like a great idea, doesn’t it? That’s because it is. Duh. Check out its menu online for a ton of foods you can’t pronounce but will surely enjoy. Wash it all down with King’s Gold, a traditional Munich lager, or […]
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Polly wanna parrot?
Owner Jack Malysa By: Shannon Cornman Aside from their terrifying, beady demon eyes, they have sharp objects attached to their bodies for the sole purpose of impalement. It is obvious that, in another life, I lived through a fowl-tastrophe of epic proportions. My curiosity recently beat disdain, however, when I spotted a sign that read, […]