Alcohol laws have finally evolved in Oklahoma, paving the way for dozens of taprooms to serve their brews directly to the public. In addition to the design of each individual brewery, from the white and bright interiors of places like Vanessa House to the cozy stylings of Cross Timbers, each creates an ambiance that marries […]
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Sizzle reels
For the last five years, OKC Black Eats has kept its followers up to speed on Black-owned restaurants in the city and is now doing so in a completely different format with the premiere of its film format earlier this month. The first short feature debuted this month at Rodeo Cinema in the Stockyards. It […]
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Slice of life
For a man whose motto for years has been, “To the Eastside with love,” it’s only fitting that Eastside Pizza House opened on Valentine’s Day. Years in the making and after several pivots in the restaurant concept, Jabee Williams said that reception has been nothing short of fantastic, having to turn away would-be patrons at […]
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Flavor wave
Florence’s Restaurant If you haven’t heard rave reviews of Florence’s Restaurant in the seven decades that they’ve been in business, then you must not read, own a television or have many friends because you’d be hard pressed to find anyone here who hasn’t been to this northeast Oklahoma City fixture. When Oklahoma Gazette dropped in […]
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Roux the day
With spring on its way, it’s a good time for a hearty meal that packs a bit of heat to keep you warm during those last remnants of winter chill. This month, the chefs at Guyutes bring an infused shrimp étouffée to the table. And when you tell your guests that you’ve made a roux, […]
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Burger kings
The stretch of May Avenue between NW 23rd and NW 36th is teeming with three things: dispensaries, buy-here-pay-here car lots and some of the best burgers in Oklahoma City. Charcoal Oven is the newest kid on the block, even though it predates both of the other burger joints on the block. The original Charcoal Oven […]
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Strain Review: Citradelic Sunset
Strain name: Citradelic Sunset Grown by: Tradecraft Farms Acquired from: Tradecraft Farms Date acquired: Feb. 2 Physical traits: frosted light green and orange Bouquet: strong citrus with a mint hint Review: Strong citrus strains either mean one of two things for me: I’m either about to have the most zippity-doo-dah day or I’m about to […]
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Strain Review: Wookies Blue Dream
Strain name: Wookies Blue Dream Grown by: Little River Aquaponics Acquired from: Acoustic Cannabis Co. Date acquired: Feb. 1 Physical traits: purple and light green Bouquet: sweet and herbal Review: Some strain names attempt to be cute, while others just get right to the point about what they are. Wookies and Blue Dream are already […]
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High dives and sacred grounds
Once upon a time, Justin Carpenter had the foolish idea of bringing people closer together over a shared space and a good cup of coffee. “Ten years ago, I’d noticed people were drifting further and further apart due to technology and now due to worldwide pandemics and politics and everything else. And I have always […]
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Panang tang
Temperatures have finally gotten cold, so if you’re not going to dive into a big bowl of chili, you might as well warm yourself up with a Thai curry. Each month, the chefs from Guyutes — Jarrod Friedel and Matt Pryor — team up with Oklahoma Gazette to bring infused recipes way outside the realm […]