It’s no secret Oklahomans love to imbibe. However, for those temporarily or indefinitely sober residents, options at bars and restaurants are often limited to water or something out of a soda gun. Many restaurants and bars are adding a roster of zero-proof drinks on their menus, including handcrafted mocktails and alcohol-free beers. Whether you’re the […]
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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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Grab and go
While the temperatures haven’t completely cooled off, hope is on the horizon. For those who love food and like it hot, Aug. 31 is National Eat Outside Day, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with one of Oklahoma City’s many amazing food trucks. There are far too many amazing mobile eateries to list […]
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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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Step outside the border
When you’re craving flavors that Tex Mex can’t fix, Oklahoma City is home to a number of locally and nationally beloved Latin-American establishments that offer a variety of authentic dishes from areas across the map. Here are seven places serving a myriad of dishes from countries south (and east) of the border. Cafe Kacao 405-602-2883 […]
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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 […]
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Gazedibles: Cajun Flavors
Oklahoma City may not be famous for its Creole cookin’, but a few noble standouts have long been changing the game. Fried catfish, collards, gumbo, meatloaf, and jambalaya can be found throughout the city that are transportive enough to make you think you traveled straight to the streets of New Orleans. Cajun Corner […]
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Deep seated
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 […]