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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Tacos on Tulsa time
If I could pick one food for the rest of my life, it would probably be tacos. But I mean, really, who doesn’t love tacos? If you’re living on Tulsa time, here are seven spots worth going to to get taco trashed. Tacos Don Francisco 918-834-4866 • 4008 E. 11th St, Tulsa www.facebook.com/tacosdonfrancisco1 If you’re […]
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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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Light and dark
COOP Ale Works — Ice Chest IPA While it’s warm most days, it’s not quite nice enough outside to go floating the rivers just yet, but COOP’s Ice Chest IPA is especially cruel on the days when the wind bites. An IPA with less sting than January gusts at 30 IBUs, it goes down easy […]
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Gazedibles: It’s soup season
January is National Soup Month, which is a no-brainer, ‘cause it’s perfect to kick off the year with something delicious and nutritious. Lucky for us, OKC and Tulsa offer lots of options. Here are seven spots where you can find a hearty bowl of soup in either city. Soup Soup 405-843-7095 • 7654 North Western […]
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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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Gazedibles: The happiest of hours
Happy hour, the most happy time of the day, amiright? With the holidays coming, you might be looking forward to relaxing for a bit after you leave the office. Here are seven spots around OKC and Tulsa where you’ll find a great happy hour. The R&J Lounge & Supper Club 405-602-5066 • 320-B NW 10th […]
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Gazedibles: Late Night Kitchens
There are some days you just can’t make time for dinner until late in the day, and at that point who wants to cook? Here are seven kitchens that are open late so you can have a great meal, no matter how late it is. Guyutes 730 NW 23rd St. guyutes.com 405-702-6960 Guyutes is an […]
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Holiday cheers
Though the recent T-shirt weather belies the fact that it’s December, we’re just weeks away from the official beginning of winter, which means it’s time to finish off the Märzen stragglers in the fridge and replace them with stouts, porters and other heavy, rich beers. Most of these fall towards the stronger side since it’s […]