“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 […]
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Oklahoma noir
Crooks Signing Event With Lou Berney 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 Best of Books1313 E. Danforth Road, Edmond405-340-9202 bestofbooksok.comFree Lou Berney is warmly funny and engaging, providing the thoughtful responses you’d expect from a seasoned author of seven novels, including Dark Ride, November Road and The Long and Faraway Gone. From his polite comportment, you’d […]
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Bean scene
Clarity Coffeemultiple locationsclaritycoffee.com Since opening in 2015, Clarity Coffee has grown to three locations in the urban core: the original in the Downtown Business District, one in Midtown and one in Wheeler District. Known for its sleek, urbane spaces, Clarity Coffee is obsessive about two things: quality coffee and impeccable customer service. Its rewards program […]
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Bumper crop
Shopping at your local farmers market or food hub is one of the best ways to access fresh, seasonal, locally grown produce picked at the peak of the growing season. These markets are also centers of community, where shopping feels like a pleasure rather than a chore. Shoppers have the chance to meet farmers and […]
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India Food & Art Festival 2025
Note: This event has been rescheduled to October 26th. The India Food & Art Festival, hosted by the India Association of Oklahoma, is one of the state’s largest cultural celebrations, attracting more than 16,000 attendees annually. This year’s festival features a vibrant mix of authentic Indian cuisine, traditional and contemporary art, live music, dance performances […]
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Suite revival
Undoubtedly, Oklahoma City’s most iconic building, The Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City has an equally iconic history. William Balser “Bill” Skirvin commissioned prolific Oklahoma City architect Solomon Andrew Layton to design the hotel, which opened to much fanfare in 1911. One of the largest hotels in the Midwest, the landmark’s Art Deco façade and English Gothic […]
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Tiny treasure
Later Bye 301 NW 13th St., Suite 101laterbyeokc.com 405-768-3208What works: Everything.What needs work: It’s not their fault everyone loves them and it’s always packed.Tip: The earlier you arrive, the better. You can also call ahead up to 30 minutes before arrival to put your name on the list. Later Bye has every right to be […]