TASTE OF OKC FOR NWCA benefit for Northwest Classen High School is scheduled from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday. The event, put on by the Friends of Northwest Classen High School Foundation, will be held at River Oaks Golf Club, 10909 Clubhouse Road in Edmond. The event features music, an auction and food from several […]
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Blackbird Gastropub575 S. University, Norman 928-5555 One brand-new item that Blackbird recently added to its menu is a “smears” plate. A smear is something that is a little thicker than a dip. This will get you a roasted red pepper and walnut smear, a pimento cheese or its prize, the roasted garlic smoked Gouda and […]
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SOUNDS FOR PEACE BENEFIT In remembrance of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, the Buddha Mind Monastery will host a benefit concert and dinner on Sept. 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Nick Harroz Midwest City Community Center, 200 N. Midwest Blvd. in Midwest City. Activities will include a brief peace […]
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Othello’s Italian Restaurant434 Buchanan, Norman 701-4900 If you have a hankering for Italian while in the Norman area, do try Othello’s. The owners of the Edmond Othello’s now own this one, too. There are lots of customercreated dishes on its menu, and its original decor has not changed one bit. One word that sums it […]
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COME THIRSTYWho knows who might need money for urgent medical care this year? That’s the basic idea behind the annual Thirst for the Cure, which is set for Sept. 14 from 6:30-9 p.m. The money raised might come to the rescue of a needy person in the local hospitality business who couldn’t otherwise afford to […]
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On a stick!
Himalayas Aroma of India 709 N. Moore, Moore 701-3900 This is off Interstate 35 on the west side. Go for the minced lamb skewers that are baked in the tandoori oven. They can kick up the spice level if you just ask. Special spices being used are coriander powder, cumin, garlic and garam masala, which […]
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARYGourmet Gallery is offering 20-percent discount during a 10th-anniversary open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at both locations, 2820 N.W. 122nd in Oklahoma City and 1532 S. Boulevard in Edmond. Vendor representatives will offer samples of recipes alongside grilling demonstrations by American Propane. OPENINGSDivine Swine, 7801 N. May, is aiming for […]
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The more, the merrier
Boom-A-Rang Diner 5745 Martin Luther King 427-3500 In July, this Boom-a-rang jumped in all the way with both feet! Hardworking cooks are selling the heck out of its fresh, handpattied hamburgers, chicken-fried steak and catfish. Boom-a-rang also has deep-fried pickles, and they are not bashful about telling anyone that everything is made from scratch. There […]
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CALLING ALL ARTISTSTo celebrate its 14th anniversary, Sushi Neko, part of Western Concepts Restaurant Group, is holding a T-shirt design contest. The restaurant is offering some pleasing prizes to three winners who submit a design that could be featured on a tee. The deadline to enter is Saturday, and winners will be chosen by the […]
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Taste the world
Monty’s Gyro & Subs 1208 N. Eastern, Moore 799-1440 With the evocative fragrance of fresh herbs and lemons, Greek food is so healthy. And it’s ancient; Greeks were perfecting the Mediterranean food we love today thousands of years ago. In fact, ancient Greek poet Archestratus wrote the first cookbook in 320 B.C. At Monty’s, it’s […]