A little over a month after launching, the owner of Norman’s newest craft brewery said she can’t believe the reception they’ve received as they work to build a space for those marginalized and underrepresented through the power of beer. “It’s been unbelievable, I mean just beyond all expectations,” said Suzette Grillot, who co-owns Equity Brewing […]
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Gazedibles: Hot 7
We’re using this space to highlight “Hot 7” restaurants that are earning buzz, either because they just opened, have new menu items or just generally have big things in store for 2021. Harvey Bakery and Kitchen 301 NW 13th Street theharveybakery.com The bakery concept from the owners of Hall’s Pizza Kitchen will open its brick […]
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Gazedibles: Ice Cream
It’s the time of year again. When your thermostat can’t go any lower and the best way to cool down is with a sweet treat, these seven locations make their own ice cream sure to excite your taste buds as you escape the heat. Snack Attack 601 N. Mustang Road, Yukon Snackattackok.com | 405-324-2072 If […]
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Sizzling Sours
With all the breweries around the state, it’s hard to stay on top of all the new permanent releases, much less the seasonal selections. Fortunately, we’ve done at least some of the work for you, focusing on a handful of sours and fruited beers (yes, cucumbers are a fruit) available from Oklahoma brewers this summer. […]
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Summer Suds
For years, Oklahoma City’s craft brewery scene has surged with little to no sign of slowing down. A burgeoning market with plenty of demand, it seemed a safe route for those with brew-dreams to take a chance, instead, it was a road full of challenges and uncertainty as the COVID-19 pandemic spread last year. Pandemic […]
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Grapes, Grains, and the ‘Gram
Not every small corner liquor store advertises with fake British rock stars, monkey costumes, and straight-fire raps about Dustin Hoffman’s 1974 Lenny Bruce biopic “Lenny,” but that’s only because no other liquor store has infinitely-acclaimed local filmmaker Mickey Reece handling their social media. The Instagram for George’s Liquors in OKC may be, as a certain […]
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Gazedibles: Birria Buzz
No dish gained in popularity across the country over the 18 months like birria tacos. According to Eater New York, in 2018 the birria hashtag received only around 1,000 views on TikTok, the year of the social media platform’s entry to the U.S., to 3.2 million views by 2019, and 284 million in 2020. By […]
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Beer me bro
The inaugural Oklahoma Brewer’s Fest will allow drinkers to sample from more than 100 beers, including many never before released from many of Oklahoma’s best breweries. The festival, held June 26 at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark will feature more than 40 breweries, ranging from large-scale breweries to homebrewers just breaking into the industry. Two sessions […]
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Gazedibles: Healthy Options
There is no better time to start experiencing the bounty of in-season fruits and vegetables than late spring and early summer. Whether you’re in the mood for a salad, smoothie or fresh fruit, these seven restaurants provide plenty of options. Café 420 409 N. Walker Ave. Facebook.com/AlkalineCafe420 405-768-3470 This plant-based café and shop opened at […]
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Gazedibles: Crowds welcome
If you’ve been waiting for post-vaccine life to hit the Oklahoma City restaurant scene, you’ll notice some new options across the metro. These seven restaurants opened in the last year and deserve your attention. Café De L’Asie 100 W. Main Street, Suite 105 Facebook.com/cafedelasie | 405-768-5537 Chef Vuong Nguyen’s concept in The Collective food hall […]