Jakian Parks was almost apologetic as he spoke to the small group of local press assembled for a media preview of his solo exhibition, “The Black Land.” “I’m very nervous speaking in front of a crowd.” His smile seemed to be equal parts uncomfortable jitters and profound delight as he shifted in his square-toe cowboy […]
Julie Porter Scott
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Merry Mary
Though apparently frowned upon by parenting experts these days, when I was little, our parents bribed us all the time. If we could keep it together for Thanksgiving dinner with our Oklahoma grandparents, our folks would load us up and head to the movie theater for a late-night viewing of whatever blockbuster had just been […]
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Gazedibles
Holiday hosting always sounds like such an excellent idea. You have so many plans—such vision! And then, suddenly, the day has arrived. How can you possibly have it feel as lovely and fun as you meant for it to? The panic sets in: you’ll never be able to pull it all off at this late date. Unless, of course, you outsource the most important part: the food. It’s always a good call—for your guests’ experience and your increasingly tenuous hold on sanity. For everyone’s sake, here are some local spots that always come in clutch.
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Mediterranean Magic
When Maggie Howell and Christine Dowd purchased Mediterranean Imports, Deli & Gastro Goods in December 2020, they were coming off of a major loss. They had closed their family catering business in early 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Aunt Pitypat’s Catering had been a mainstay in the Oklahoma City metro for more […]
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Banking on Resilience: The Kirkpatrick Legacy
How one Oklahoma family’s bold decisions across a century still shape banking today
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Sparrow soars
Sparrow Modern Italian 507 S. Boulevard, Edmondsparrowitalian.com405-818-3463What works: The menu has something for everyone, and the bar is the best in Edmond.What needs work: It closes at 9 p.m. on weeknights, which feels pretty early for busy couples and families.Tip: Sign up for the mailing list so you can stay up to date on Sparrow’s […]
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Tickled pink
“You had to be there.” If you didn’t live in Oklahoma City in 2003, it’s hard to explain what it was like. Twenty-two years ago, there was no Devon Tower, no arena. There was no Oklahoma City Thunder, and even the Hornets team didn’t come to Oklahoma City until 2005. You could absolutely flip a […]
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Italian revival
Built in 1925, the Packard building at the corner of NW 10th Street and N. Robinson Avenue was reimagined in 2013. For over a decade, it was home to Packard’s New American Kitchen. For a long time, Packard’s was packed: a popular lunch spot for downtowners, a happy hour hub and a favorite with the […]
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Flavor, ladled
Bar Sen1630 N. Blackwelder Ave.barsenokc.com405-702-1500 Highlights at Bar Sen include Khao Piek Sen, a Lao noodle soup made with house chicken stock seasoned with fish sauce, handmade rice noodles, chicken breast, quail eggs, herbs, garlic oil, fried shallots, cracked pepper and lime. Another standout is the Suki Yaki, featuring pork broth with bean thread noodles, […]
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Creativity blooms
A devoted mom to two young children, Adaeze Elijah, founder of Bloomfield Kids Arts & Crafts Studio, 610 S. Kelley Ave., Suite Y, in Edmond, knows that art and creative activities boost academic performance and support mental health. A 2019 report by Houston’s Arts Access Initiative stated, “Students with access to arts programs report lower […]