At 8 p.m., Gray Owl Coffee, 222 E. Gray in Norman, will host a latte art competition, in which some of Oklahoma’s best baristas will pour their best designs in a single-elimination event with a cash prize. All are welcome to watch the caffeinated competition, with free beer and lattes provided. For more information, call […]
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The art of the sandwich
With this in mind, I visited some of the places discussed to find out what separates them from the rest: people passionate about what they do. All of the cafes or delis visited produce their own remarkable breads and pastries, procure the best meats and cheeses, or do their best to use locally grown produce […]
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The Metro plans Serbian feast
The Metro Wine Bar & Bistro, 6418 N. Western, is planning a Serbian dinner at 6:30 p.m. July 17. The guest chef will be Marko Kratohvil, an artist and sculptor who helped choose savory Serbian specialties for the evening. Part of the proceeds will benefit City Arts Center. Tickets are $80 per person, which includes […]
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Salad supreme
But light doesn’t need to mean lightweight. Salad can be a whole, satisfying meal. Trust us, it’s more than just rabbit food. Give it a try and get your fill. “Cheever’s is contemporary comfort food, so it’s definitely enough for them to be satisfied for the whole day,” said Ariana Khalilian, manager at Cheever’s, 2409 […]
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Adult ice cream
There is a high hassle factor and the mixology is surprisingly complicated, but the reward of a perfectly mixed spiked milk shake is well worth the effort. For potent ice cream cocktails, the go-to venue is the revamped Kaiser’s American Bistro, 1039 N. Walker. Long a hot spot for homemade ice cream, Kaiser’s now has […]
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Premium returns
The glass of wine was a graduation gift of sorts; I had just finished grad school, and wanting to graduate my wine taste, I opted for a $20 glass of the iconic Napa Cabernet. The beauty of the moment (and the wine) was that we actually had the choice to order premium wine by the […]
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Saving the leftovers
Steve Reynolds, owner and winemaker of Reynolds Family Winery, was already well established as an excellent winemaker when he decided to release a second label. “Steve Reynolds is like a mad scientist,” said Scott Witherby, a wine representative for Premium Brands. “He likes playing around. He’d already developed his Stag’s Leap Cabernet, and this was […]
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Backyard blitz
Foodies across the Internet and critics in wine and spirit magazines tend to share the common refrain that the No. 1 rule when pairing food and drink is there are no rules. Don’t take that to mean that there are no right or wrong answers, however. Especially when trying to find a perfect match for […]
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In praise of pork
With a high degree of snark, Homer famously replies, “Yeah right, Lisa. A wonderful, magical animal.” In early July, chef Joshua Valentine and managing partner Courtney Evans plan to open Divine Swine, 7801 N. May, a breakfast and lunch restaurant dedicated to the glory of the pig, that wonderful, magical animal. Valentine, currently chef de […]
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Saturday brunch
Sunday, for whatever reason, seems to be the de facto day of the week for brunch. Yet, there is no rule for why it must be Sunday. People eat on Saturdays too, after all, and many have the day off, making a couple of glasses of wine at brunch a lovely way to kick off […]