“I drank diet cola like a fiend for years,” Steve Howard said. Before he eventually stopped, the Norman resident was drinking a pair of 2-liter bottles every day. That’s the approximate caffeine content equivalent of 10 cups of coffee. “I just made up my mind to quit and did it,” Howard said. “Not easy, but […]
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Cupid-approved
An amorous atmosphere is often as important as the food and service when choosing that perfect spot to treat your adored one. Thankfully, there are some choice establishments that will cater to those starry-eyed couples next week. “We’re the place to come because we have the intimate setting, roses on the table, crimson color scheme […]
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Sicilian nose
Maybe you like Syrah, and not the overly jammy Australian variety, but a subtle, yet powerful Rhone style. The red fruit, earth and smoke give the wine a brooding quality. When wine lovers are asked to describe their first encounter with Nero d’Avola, the main varietal grown in Sicily, those are the two most common […]
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On-pointe provisions
Performing arts and culinary creations come together Friday evening in a collaboration between Oklahoma City Ballet and Ludivine, a farm-to-table restaurant. Diners will have a chance to enjoy specially created fare, as well as talk to some of Oklahoma City Ballet’s dancers about their upcoming performance of “Firebird,” debuting Feb. 11. In an effort to […]
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Oscar-worthy wines
This year, “Top Chef” alumnus Marcel Vigneron partnered with Johndrow Vineyards, owned by Oklahoma City residents David and Maryann Johndrow, to provide food and wine for cast parties at Sundance. Vigneron — whose brand of molecular gastronomy has been featured on “Top Chef,” “Top Chef All-Stars” and “Marcel’s Quantum Kitchen” — used Johndrow Cabernet to […]
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Restaurant, sweet restaurant
What is your OKC restaurant home? If you don’t have one, here are a few that won’t mind being considered for the honors. Junior’s 2601 Northwest Expressway 848-5597 Owner Jim Shumsky gets a daily adrenaline rush from his Junior’s that began in 1973. Some of the major oil deals were made at Junior’s in the […]
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Foreign fare
Make the Far East your first stop at Fung’s Kitchen, 3231 N. Classen Blvd., which serves seven days a week everything Chinese. Named for the Chinese city of Fung, this is a chance to try authentic items cooked fresh to order (note: no buffet here). They offer two menus: One caters more to typical American […]
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Choco-homa
What would you get if you put all your favorite chocolate desserts from around the metro in one place? Besides euphoria, that would be the 2012 Chocolate Festival, which is even more special this year because its host, Firehouse Art Center, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. As the sole annual fundraiser for Firehouse, they bank […]
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Pie-ssibilities
The metro area provides plenty of divine places to pick up some of the most scrumptious desserts. More important, these delights not only reflect traditional themes but also innovative creations. Your taste buds will rejoice in culinary ecstasy — minus the dirty pots and pans. For a slice or whole pie, try out some of […]
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Family tradition
After reopening the long-abandoned Far Niente Winery in Oakville, Calif., in the early 1980s, Nickel had gone on to launch Dolce and Nickel & Nickel, both brands that added to the excellent reputation of Gil and Beth Nickel’s wines. As part of his bequest, Gil Nickel left The Vineyard House to his son, Jeremy, a […]