With a Starbucks or a Scooter’s on every corner these days, coffee culture is characterized by the on-the-go mentality, but the local coffee shop is the closest thing to an indoor public space apart from a library (there’s a reason so many roasters are paired with bookstores, after all). If you’re looking for a place […]
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Progressive perk
When Brittani Hunter started a campus coffee cart at Oklahoma State University in 2015, she didn’t know it would plant a seed that would blossom into one of Oklahoma City’s most community-focused establishments a half decade later. At the time, it was simply a project for a business course toward her marketing degree. Today, however, […]
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Sour hour
A little sweet and a little sour. Here are two cocktails that go down easy. Ven A La Luz by Bradford House 1.5 oz Maestro Dobel Silver tequila .5 oz lemon juice .5 oz lime juice .75 oz agave syrup ¼ fresh avocado 1 oz grapefruit juice Add all contents to a shaker with ice. […]
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Community Comida
An assortment of baskets adorn the ceiling of Azteca Mexican Grill’s dining room, all turned upside-down. It is a striking part of the family-owned Oklahoma City restaurant’s ever-changing interior which boasts authentic Mexican artwork, handcrafted goods, and rotating seasonal themes in decor. Like everything about Azteca, the baskets carry a special meaning that represents the […]
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A toast to the end of summer
As the temperatures cool and the seasons begin to change, these two cocktails offer a final taste of summer for those holding on to the hotter months. Kraken Blackberry Mule By Parlor OKC .75 oz lime .75 oz simple 1.5 oz Kraken Black Spiced Rum Top with soda 8-10 Mint leaves 3 blackberries Muddle mint […]
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Reaching for zero
“What’s your poison?” A question reserved for sharply-dressed figures in chiaroscuro on the silver screen is, for many, becoming as outmoded as the styles of dress in yesteryear’s cinema. Maybe it’s the hangovers, increased anxiety, the empty wallet, the regrettable behavior or simply an increased focus on health, but many are ditching alcohol in search […]
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Festbier!
The summer was brutal, which makes the European seasonal beers which are typically malty and sweet even sweeter this year. Salzburger Stiegl — Hell This helles lager comes out strong with its packaging but the flavor is relatively timid in comparison. That’s to be expected by the style of beer, but boy does this can […]
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East meets Western
East of the prime meridian and south of the equator are the cuisines that inform Pachinko’s delectable clash of flavors. The concept, 7204 N Western Ave., opened without fanfare this month in Nichols Hills. “So this is almost like a Pachinko Parlor and The Crown Room had a baby,” Executive Chef Eric Smith said. “My […]
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Tailgating cocktails
As football season returns so does tailgating. Here are two cocktails for your game day festivities. Cowboy Crush2 parts Three Olives Orange vodka 1 part Cointreau 1 part Finest Call mango puree Juice of half an orange Q Mixes club soda Orange wedge for garnish Fill two glasses halfway with ice. Combine Three Olives Orange […]
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Climbing the hill
When Grill on the Hill announced that it was closing its doors in April, the line stretched out the door on its final days. When the restaurant opened quietly under the new ownership of Happy Plate Concepts this month, nearly every table in the joint was already full. “It’s always been a historic place to […]