Café Antigua 1903 N. Classen Blvd. cafeantiguaok.com 405-602-8984 What works:Breakfast is always absolutely on point. What needs work:The coffee bar can get very behind on orders, meaning sometimes you are well into your meal before your drink arrives. Tip: Use Yelp’s Waitlist feature to snag a place in the line; no physical waiting required. Drive […]
Julie Porter Scott
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Reservations recommended
Kitchen No. 324 is more than a pancake. I know that’s true, yet after a recent visit, the pancake takes up so much space in my brain — much as it does a dinner plate. It’s hard not to think of this perfect pancake as an edible mission statement: “Do one thing. Do it exceptionally […]
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The sequel
Kari and Eric Starkey bought LEAP Coffee Roasters in 2016 and quickly turned the small-batch roastery known for its exceptional coffee into one that also supports the local arts community. When they announced in February that they were passing the torch to new owners, I knew there was more to the story. Over a cup […]
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Grand achievement
If you’ve lived in Oklahoma long enough, especially if you grew up here, you can pinpoint a few experiences where you just really didn’t feel like you were in Oklahoma anymore. Your first Thunder home game, you probably had to remind yourself once or twice, “Yes, I’m still in Oklahoma.” The first few times you […]
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Speaking easy
Tucked away behind unmarked doors, hidden inside restaurants or just otherwise elusive, these sneaky bars bring a touch of Prohibition-era mystery to the prairie. Whether you’re searching for cocktail culture, an intimate setting or a unique spot for a night out with friends, we’ve got the codeword. Lunar Lounge 1114 Classen Drive lunarloungeokc.com For those […]
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Two Please
Whether this Valentine’s Day finds you as half of a happy couple, one-third of a thrilling throuple or presently on sabbatical from the search for a soulmate, February has something for everyone. Grab your bestie for a beautiful brunch, call an old friend for a night on the town or check in on a friend […]
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Mary Eddy’s: Redux
You’d be forgiven if you’ve lost track of how many times Mary Eddy’s has gone through a reimagining. It sometimes seemed like she might never hit her stride, such a far cry from her namesake, a dilettante named for the doyenne of the debutantes. But when the new (old) girl debuted last month, it seemed […]
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Last call?
Hailey McDermid is widely known as the heart and soul of Uptown’s The Pump Bar, but she sees it quite differently. As we sat in the darkened pub on a dreary afternoon at the very end of the year, she explained the small bar is her heart and soul. “It’s more than a bar, more […]
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Lite bites
Resolution or no, the new year naturally brings a desire to eat a bit lighter after the bacchanal that is the period of time from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. There’s something here for everyone, and we’re happy to report that you need not sacrifice a single morsel of flavor in the name of eating better. […]