You may not think much about the booth you slide into when visiting your favorite restaurant, but you’re often sitting on a carefully handcrafted work of art. In Oklahoma City, it’s very likely you’re seated on the work of Krysta Henry-Holland. Henry-Holland’s hands have transformed the aesthetics of hundreds of restaurants throughout the city, and […]
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Smoked lounge
While Smoked Out BBQ seems like an obvious cannabis reference, its origin is completely barbecue-derived. “I was living in Yukon at the time. And I bought this 3,500-pound smoker. We put it on a trailer and it’s massive. The neighbors and everything would bring me food to smoke on it. I’d fire it up and […]
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Sauce to the rescue
Tim Heitzman started making hot sauces as gifts for family but now the brand is setting hearts — and tongues — ablaze. “For the holidays, I would always make teriyaki sauce and spice rubs as gifts,” Heitzman said. “Things I knew my dad and brother would use, but also that I could afford to make […]
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Auspicious spices
Even with a recipe, measuring spoons and a well-stocked spice cabinet, those untrained in the culinary arts can find seasoning a self-cooked meal from scratch a daunting notion. Too much of one spice or not enough of another can ruin a dish, and the thought of all of those extra steps alone can be enough […]
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BBQ, hold the meat
Nabati 7101 Northwest Expressway #300 Nabati is the spot for vegan BBQ-inspired pizza. This casual Mediterranean restaurant has an impressive variety of pizzas, platters, sandwiches, and desserts. Nabati means “plant-based” in Arabic, and vegans will appreciate being able to order anything from the 100 percent vegan menu. Try the BBQ pizza with crispy bits of […]
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Gazedibles: Deep cuts
Ranking favorites among Oklahoma barbecue spots is like choosing a favorite child. If there’s one thing this state can do right, it’s cook slabs of meat. Here are the seven that come immediately to mind (but please email recommendations to editor@okgazette.com). Clark Crew BBQ 405-724-8888 • 3510 Northwest Expressway clarkcrewbbq.com Travis Clark has won a […]
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Slip into summer
School is out so let the fun begin. These two cocktails offer a refreshing and tasteful twist as the days get hotter. Three Olives Club Special -2oz Three Olives Vodka -1oz limeade -1oz Sprite -Club Soda -lime and lemons to garnish Combine Three Olives Vodka, Limeade and Sprite into a glass filled with ice. Top […]
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Beerathon
Now that you’ve had time to recover from American/Oklahoma Craft Beer Week, it’s time to take your new sample glass at the gates and double down at the Oklahoma Brewer’s Fest. There are two sessions for the June 18 event, with VIP admission (extended to a full hour up from 30 minutes last year) beginning […]
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Homegrown
If you’ve ever considered dipping your toes in fine dining but have been intimidated by an etiquette faux pas or the cost, Milo is the spot for you. Oklahoma Gazette was invited to sample Executive Chef Josh Valentine’s new seasonal dinner menu at the restaurant, located inside the Ellison Hotel, 6201 N. Western Ave. The […]
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Craft kickoff
The Oklahoma Craft Beer Festival — which in normal years heralds the beginning of the suds sampling season — is upon us once more. This is the 12th year for the festival, which co-founders Jeremy Witzke and Greg Powell started in the parking lot of Tapwerks in Bricktown. It has now spread into the state’s […]