Popularized by such celebs as Madonna, Rihanna, Alex Rodriguez and Matthew McConaughey, the clear liquid found inside young, green coconuts is quickly growing in popularity. While the taste is slightly acerbic, it is touted as natural hydration — especially after a postworkout session — and it might offer a host of other health benefits. The […]
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From forest to first course
“The flavor of wild edibles is incomparable,” said Jonathon Stranger, co-owner and executive chef at Ludivine, 805 N. Hudson. “Garden-grown is good, but the flavor of wild edibles is so pure and loud.” Stranger started foraging in 2006, but got involved at a deeper level when he moved to Oregon. Upon return to Oklahoma, he […]
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Another Iguana
Mexican food lovers barely will have time to miss the closing of Chicas Mexican Cafe in Nichols Hills Plaza, now that the Iguana Mexican Grill has announced plans to open a second location in Chicas’ old site at 6482 Avondale Drive. Scheduled to open in the spring, the new Iguana location will offer a limited […]
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Practice makes perfect
Students at the Culinary Arts Center, which welcomed its first class last month and is located at Francis Tuttle Technology Center, have access to the best equipment the culinary industry has to offer. Balanced with the amount of money spent on this amazing school (between $20 million and $25 million) is the reality that nearly […]
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Irish ayes
And so, on St. Patrick’s Day, when most of us haven’t been depriving ourselves at all, let us celebrate the man by driving out our hunger and sobriety, even if we haven’t been particularly hungry or sober. And we’ll wear some green. I mean, why not? You could make your devotion known at any old […]
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Wine on tap
“I’ve always loved downtown and its potential for growth,” she said. “There aren’t very many places that offer a lot of wines by the glass, and we wanted to create a place and a list where people could try a variety of wines you can’t find everywhere.” Chesser’s love of wine led her to convert […]
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Playing with senses
Local online radio station The Spy has recruited local wino and music junkie Clayton Bahr for an aptly named show: Tasting Notes. At 6 p.m. Mondays, you can stream live at thespyfm.com and delight your senses by way of tasting and listening. The show is like any other you might hear on-air, only this one’s […]
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Alcohol: A to Z in OKC
B is for Bloody Mary. Some believe this vodka and tomato elixir helps conquer hangovers. Some just believe in its deliciousness. If you’re in the mood, head to S & B’s new location on Ninth Street, just off Broadway. The Bloody Mary bar will provide all that you need. Try the Bloody Jerk. (It’s garnished […]
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Last supper
Nobody is going to want to make me food. Think about it: Everybody is going to be huddling with their families, remembering the good times and praying that the end will be relatively painless. But not a one of them will be interested in exchanging a perfectly cooked medium-rare ribeye, shrimp cocktail, garlic scalloped potatoes […]
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Eat like a horse
Overlooking the racetrack’s finish line, the restaurant features the expected: a bar and a multitude of televisions. It also offers the unexpected: multilevel seating, a sight line to the outdoor four-story video screen and an amazing view of the entire track. Remington Park kicks off quarter-horse racing season on Friday. “Anticipation is always great for […]