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Best of OKC 1990

PEOPLE Best City Official – Paula Hearn Best Commercial Spokesperson – Tom Park Best Couple – George and Donna Nigh Best Dork – Chuck Davis Best Dressed Man – Dean Blevins Best Dressed Woman – Jane Jayroe Best Gubernatorial Candidate – David Walters Best Local Hero – Tom Jones Best Local Maverick – Frosty Troy […]

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Best of OKC 1989

PEOPLE Education Advocate – Hans Brisch Friend of the Downtrodden – Jesus House Inspirational Figure – Rev. Norman Neaves Local eccentric – Edward L. Gaylord Local Problem-Solver – Brad Edwards OU Athlete Who Hasn’t Been Arrested – Stacy King Local Visionary Performer Who’s Headed for the Big Time – Maya Person Who Got What He/She […]

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Best of OKC 1988

PEOPLE Male Catch – Dan Slocum Female Catch – Jennifer Eve Geek – Butch and Ben McCain Local Talent – Maya Arts Patron – John Kirkpatrick Business Owner – Vince Orza Underdog – David Walters Self-Promoter – Vince Orza Civic Do-Gooder – John Kirkpatrick Club DJ – David Byrd, Chevies City Council Member – Jackie […]

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Best of OKC 1987

PEOPLE Non-Elected Civic Leader – City Manager Terry Childers Local Musician – Harvey & The Wallbangers Ex-OU Jock Still Living Here – Steve Owens Person You’d Like to Ship to Tulsa – Ed Gaylord Male TV Anchor – Jerry Adams Female TV Anchor – Linda Cavanaugh News Reporter – Brad Edwards Radio Personality – Mark […]

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Best of OKC 1986

FOOD & DRINK Cinnamon Rolls – Grandy’s Old-Fashioned Hamburger – Johnnie’s Coney – Coney Island Decadent Dessert – Pioneer Pies Exotic Entrée – Magnoia Café Chili Cheeseburger – Johnnie’s Steak – Steak & Ale Restauran All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet – House of Szechuan Restaurant That’s Always Good – Flip’s Restaurant That’s Gone – Glen’s Hickory Inn […]

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Best of OKC 1985

FOOD & BEVERAGE Chocolate Chip Cookies – Famous Amos Bakeshop Ice Cream – Kaiser’s Ice Cream Parlor Barbecue – Leo’s Barbecue & Catering All-Around Treatment of an Egg – Jimmy’s Egg Salad Bar – Western Sizzlin’ Fresh Gourmet Pasta – Pasta Pizzaz Baked Goods – Ingrid’s Kitchen Chicken-Fried Steak – Ann’s Chicken Fry Bargain Lobster […]

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Best of OKC 2013 – People

Best radio personality or team JACK & RON 98.9 KISS FM In this ever-changing world, there are a few constants on which you can rely. Among them is the morning show duo of Jack Elliott and Ron Williams, Gazette readers’ favorite radio personalities for a dozen years now. Their combination of laughs, compelling interviews and […]

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Best of OKC 2013 – Places

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Best place to volunteer REGIONAL FOOD BANK OF OKLAHOMA 3355 S. Purdue Its motto is “Fighting hunger … feeding hope.” Volunteers help the largest private hunger-relief organization in the state do this by sorting and distributing enough food to feed 90,000 people every week. That’s vitally important in a state […]

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Food & Drink

Best coffee or teahouse CUPPIES & JOE 727 N.W. 23rd Merriam-Webster might consider editing its “cozy” entry to include a photo of this dessert cafe, where the character of a creaky old house is infused with charming details in the food, art and furnishings.  The “joe” in Cuppies & Joe isn’t a watered-down afterthought: The […]

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