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 […]
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Break the chains
Chains. They’re lifeless, soulless and just about every other “-less” you can think of. (Shameless? Yup.) They’re a turn-and-burn atmosphere where your meal gets dumped onto the faux-Mexican-tile tabletop surrounded by the same schlocky decor that you’ll find in every single one of its 325 nationwide outposts. Chili’s, Applebee’s, Olive Garden. Been to one, and […]
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Napa for Papa
Your dad may need ties, but he doesn’t want ties. He might even need that new wallet, the reversible belt, or the bobblehead Kevin Durant. But does he really want them, other than that bobblehead KD? He will smile and tell you “thanks” and you’ll still be his little girl or his pride and joy, […]
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Fancy a slice?
Listings and advertisements adorn the pages, tempting to satisfy any hunger pangs. No time is the wrong time of day or night for a slice, right? Finding gourmet pizza in Oklahoma City really isn’t difficult. Take Joey’s Pizzeria, 700 W. Sheridan, in downtown’s newly renovated Film Row. The restaurant recently moved from its former Classen […]
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Slide into Home
It’s a great location for this casual eatery, where the fun vibe is to eat well, then get back outside to play — maybe right across the street in the very pretty Stephenson Park. Home Run Sliders, 128 E. Fifth, is Deep Fork Group’s first real foray into Edmond, but it’s not like the owners […]
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Neighborhood haunts
After all, beauty is in the eye of the beer-holder, but when the term comes to mind most think of a dark, smoky atmosphere filled with bluesy-rock music and an often sullen or overly rowdy crowd. For a frame of reference, some say Moe’s from “The Simpsons” would qualify as a dive bar. And Obi-Wan […]
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International focus
Eric Berumen left Oklahoma City 14 years ago. For much of that time, the Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School graduate worked as a sommelier in Austin, Texas, where he consulted with various restaurants. “I worked as a sommelier for six years before I got into restaurant consulting,” Berumen said. “I was tired of the day-to-day […]