This Valentine’s Day, Oklahoma Gazette samples some of the sweeter side of life through a selection of wines that also satisfy a sweet tooth and take it easy on the bank account during these trying times. Chloe Pinot Grigio Let’s start with the least sweet. Now, that isn’t to say that it doesn’t have light […]
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Gazedibles: Healthy eats to keep those resolutions.
Now that the first month of the new year has come to a close, you might be waning on all those healthy resolutions you made at the beginning of January. Luckily, there are lots of restaurants trying to make it easier. Here are seven spots in OKC and Tulsa where you can find a delicious, […]
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Low dive
Soundpony409 E. Main St. Just a few steps down the street from the famed Cain’s Ballroom is Soundpony, which is also known for its own diverse musical lineups. A community staple, the bar is known for its history of sponsorship for cycling and other sporting events, including a soccer team. As for the name, “…The […]
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High dives and sacred grounds
Once upon a time, Justin Carpenter had the foolish idea of bringing people closer together over a shared space and a good cup of coffee. “Ten years ago, I’d noticed people were drifting further and further apart due to technology and now due to worldwide pandemics and politics and everything else. And I have always […]
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Winter Cocktails
The Avalanche, by Emma Torres of 1884 1.5oz Stranahan’s blue label dash of Peychaud’s bitters 3/4iz Naranja Orange liqueur 2 tsp brown sugar 1 lemon 1 luxardo cherry Measure 2 tsp. of brown sugar & squeeze 1/4 lemon into cocktail shaker. Stir until dissolved. Add ice, 3/4 oz orange liqueur, 1.5 oz stranahans blue label, […]
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Seasons Drinkings
El Gran Chai Abrazo Ryan Goodman of The Manhattan 3.5 oz chai tea 1.5 oz ginger syrup* 2 oz Centenario Reposado 2 dashes angostura bitters Combine all ingredients in 8-12 oz mug, stir garnish with orange twist *ginger syrup 4 oz ginger (chopped, into small chunks, skin on) 6 oz turbinado sugar 6 oz hot […]
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Lunch and grind
Starved for excitement after a year of tribulation surrounding the outbreak of COVID-19, metro residents are finally returning to their favorite haunts to eat, drink, and be merry. Thanks to major development in Oklahoma City, local gourmands have a wider variety of dining options than ever. Among an explosion of new concepts, one market often […]
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The BackBar
Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan Made with all the trappings of a classic Manhattan, but with everything blood red, fruit-forward, and strong as the Camp Crystal Lake Killer. The all red-wine-aged Slaughter House Whiskey isn’t just on-brand for Halloween, it’s also delicious with loads of butterscotch and slight fruit notes. La Fuerza […]
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India in OKC
India, the vast and culturally diverse South Asia country where religious traditions vary widely and nearly 20,000 dialects are spoken across its 29 states, will be showcased at a rescheduled festival later this month. The India Association of Oklahoma (IAOK) will host the India Food and Arts Festival at the Myriad Gardens from 3 p.m. […]
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Support local food producers
Bui’s Breadsbuisbreads.com Michelle Bui spends her time crafting breads of all stripes, but she quickly became a name around town for her Hokkaido milk bread. Her sourdough pretzels have also been a big hit during this Oktoberfest season, with additional, limited-time specialty breads popping up from time to time (this month’s offering is a moon- […]