Favorite indulgence? “Traveling. My wife, Ozzie, and I have been traveling lots. We have been to Europe and saw the South of France, Paris and Italy, and Stuttgart, Germany.” Children? “Daughter, Nina, who is a lawyer and graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and a son, Navid, at Columbia University in the […]
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The changing scene Everything changes. That’s especially true for the restaurant business, where menus, staff and even owners make transitions. When new owners take over a restaurant, that’s “all new” to me. Let’s give these new owners and restaurants the boost they need. —Carol Smaglinski, photos by Mark Hancock and Shannon Cornman $$: Up to […]
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Steak your claim
Maybe Gage’s, with its wide-open spaces and a bit of a cowboy twist thrown into the mix, does reflect Guthrie. We visited the steak-heavy Gage’s on a recent Saturday night, and it was a smart move when I called ahead for a reservation. At 6:30 p.m., the place was already filled. The bustling restaurant is […]
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Baking bliss
But hectic schedules and diminished time in many kitchens have left the baking to someone else. Of course, grocery-store bakeries and local restaurants offer a host of selections for the busy shopper. However, metro residents are getting to eat their cake and much more as creative bakers emerge to satisfy the most particular palate. Take […]
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Summer crop
New vintages of many of last year’s favorites have already arrived in stores — including Crios rosé of Malbec — and others are arriving in April and May, a shipment that includes the remarkable Chinon, a 100 percent Cabernet Franc from Charles Joguet. To get a taste for rosés, The Coach House, 6437 Avondale Drive, […]
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Jam out and chow down Here are seven places to hang when you want to catch some musical talent and tasty cuisine. These places have developed loyal customers that chill out, and not to worry, you don’t have to get all gussied up. Here, it’s all about the food and music. —Carol Smaglinski, photos by […]
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Twist off
With the onset of spring comes the beginning of tornado season, that magical time of year wherein your regularly scheduled programming is preempted and your skies turn a foreboding shade of green. Dust off your beer glasses and spray down the rim of your toilet: It’s time for the Gary England drinking game. Invented by […]
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Wine studies
The event, which features 35 wineries and more than a dozen of Oklahoma’s best chefs, will be held on the Stillwater campus of OSU. Steve Ruby, a professor at OSU and the event’s coordinator, said this year’s theme is Cowboys & Gauchos. The emphasis will be on the similar cultures of Oklahoma and Argentina, particularly […]
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Electric slide
The Electro Lounge has been a go-to spot for the hipster sect for a full decade now, but a recent venture inside its unassuming, bottom-floor office building spot is bringing in more customers than ever. Inventive sliders and sides fill the menu at S & B’s. Owner Bryan Neel was looking to cater to his […]
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Missionary position
“Quality is high across the board,” he wrote. “I have yet to find a bad one, nor a boring one.” Another reason for its popularity is the high quality-to-price ratio. It’s rare to find a Torrontes for more than $15; many can be purchased for $10 or less. Argentina’s diverse topography makes for a variety […]