I can pinpoint my delicious downward spiral into fromage addiction to the Cheese 101 class I took (and wrote about) a few months back at Forward Foods (123 E. Main in Norman; 321- 0007 and 5123 N. Western; 879-9937). Cheese with honey and preserved walnuts? Dear God, how had no one told me about these […]
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Nondescript knockouts
Nic’s Grill 1201 N. Penn 524-0999 “Nic’s Grill on Penn Ave. and 10th St. They have the best hamburgers in OKC!” —Sara Neely Fielder Owner Justin “Nic” Nicholas has owned this tiny joint for 13 years, where he said he churns out good burgers and fries. Or is it something more that keeps people coming […]
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Around the world in OKC
Queen of Sheba 2308 N. MacArthur WHERE YOU GO: Ethiopia TRY THIS: Start with the sambusa (fried pockets of bread stuffed with goodies) and then split the Queen of Sheba platter for a sample of all things Ethiopian. Camilya’s Cafe 10942 N. May WHERE YOU GO: Syria, Jordan and Lebanon (combo trip!) TRY THIS: You […]
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Animal prints
(Charlie’s business: Clawing the couch.) Ron, on the other hand … let’s just say I’m considering an intervention (catervention?). Ron is a sweet, big-boned tabby (don’t call him fat), but he’s not the smartest kibble in the bits. He goes absolutely nutso with catnip — rolling around in it, sliding on his back through it, […]
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Take a hike
When I was a kid, we walked to school in 2 feet of snow. Uphill both ways. And did I mention with only one shoe? You might get your delicate tootsies or sensitive schnoz a wee bit frosty, but hiking in winter is worth it. But don’t take my (harsh, berating) word for it. “The […]
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All in the family
Vito’s Ristorante7521 N. May 848-4867 Owner: Cathy Cummings Food style: traditional Italian Average price: $15 That’s what you’ll find at Vito’s Ristorante, a cozy Italian eatery owned by Cathy Cummings going on seven years. With black-and-white photos of her family on the walls and redcheckered tablecloths spread over the tables, this narrow dining room feels […]
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Hot cuppa
I wouldn’t say no to some caramel, either. I have the coffee tastes of a 5-year-old. Thankfully I’m redeemed a bit by my love of tea — strong, no cream or sugar. Whether you go for coffee or tea, this is the season to indulge in both. And by indulge, I mean buy some really […]
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Downton Abbey
Instead of reflecting on what that says about my laziness, let’s focus on what that says about this near-perfect British miniseries. “Downton Abbey” begins with a telegraph. It’s April of 1912, and as the family and staff of the palatial mansion called Downton Abbey wake up and start their day, the news travels fast: The […]
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Night owls
Who hasn’t been there? You’re just leaving an evening Thunder game or a movie and you’re hungry. And that popcorn you snacked on three hours earlier just isn’t going to cut it. Breakfast is how many hours away? Usually, late-night hunger calls for a spin through the Taco Bell drivethru (Mexican pizza, hold the beef, […]