We are (fingers crossed) at the end of a long, hot summer, and while we are rolling into Spooky Season, it’s also the time of year when soup starts to feel like a perfect match for the weather. Of course it’s a year-round option, but it just sounds better in the fall and winter. And […]
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Cafe Convert
I’m a pretty positive person, or at least I like to think so. But for some reason, I had a blind spot around the Summer Moon coffee shop when it first opened. I’d heard about its signature Moon Milk and thought it sounded gimmicky and odd. For whatever reason, I was anti-Summer Moon—or at least […]
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Steeped in Spooky
If ghosts haunt downtown Oklahoma City, they apparently have excellent table manners. This fall, The National, Autograph Collection Downtown OKC debuts its newest seasonal offering inside the soaring Great Hall. The aptly named Trick-or-Tea has all the sumptuous touches guests expect from afternoon tea at The National, but feels more playful and less formal than […]
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Good Taste
Now in its 10th year, Design Appétit has become as much about the food as it is about interior design. The annual fundraiser pairs designers and chefs to create unforgettable dining environments and extraordinary culinary moments through tastings, curated menus and intimate dining experiences. Chefs share equal billing with designers, and the talent on display […]
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Beyond Mediterranean
In Oklahoma, “Mediterranean” has become a catch-all for everything from hummus and gyros to falafel and kebabs. Istanbul Grill House & Cafe gets considerably more specific, with a Turkish menu built around wood-fired breads, halal kebabs, vibrant meze, haydari, Turkish pide, lahmacun and several versions of künefe for dessert. Those unfamiliar with the Edmond dining […]
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Gone Noodlin’
Yes, it’s been a scorcher, and no, it’s not over, but we’re not giving up our noodles just because it’s hot (nor our red wine). Instead, we thought we would scour the metro for a selection of the best cold noodle bowls at some of our favorite spots. A few are spicy, and a few […]
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Finally Home
For the past seven months, one question has followed DeNoya and Tony Crawford everywhere they go. “When is Spunkie’s coming back?” That wait ended July 25, when the beloved soul food restaurant opened inside Edmond’s Icehouse Project after a months-long hiatus that left loyal customers wondering where they could once again find its turkey chops […]
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The Dogs of Summer
Along with burgers, homemade ice cream and watermelon, hot dogs are emblematic of summer cookouts. Misunderstandings about the beloved wieners continue, including disparaging remarks from previous generations about the body parts for sourcing, but the truth is most hot dogs and sausage dogs in restaurants are sourced from premium cuts. While they may not be […]
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Built for Conversation
Every new cocktail lounge promises handcrafted drinks, elevated food and an exceptional atmosphere. Alchemy Cocktail Lounge in downtown Edmond delivers all three. But after sitting down with owners Mical George and Liz Warren inside the restored Weathers Appliance building at Main and Broadway, it became clear that cocktails aren’t really what they’re selling: They’re selling […]
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Breakfast, Levitated
Norman has no shortage of breakfast spots. Some are storied and deserving of their mantle. Some are cheesy; some are straight-up dives. They all have their place. But Levity Breakfast House feels just right for this town at this moment. Housed inside a lovingly reimagined 105-year-old bungalow just north of downtown, Levity is a little […]