Full steam ahead The following seven are a few of the newest restaurants to open in the metro. In most establishments, customers come back again and again when their experiences of quality, taste, value, ambience and service are all met. Try these out. —Carol Smaglinski, photos by Mark Hancock and Shannon Cornman $$: Up to […]
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Carb crush
“We believe in just the basic formulas that have been around for a long time,” said owner John McBryde. “We bake in a hearth oven and make hand-formed loaves. We take our time with the breads.” McBryde said yeasted breads take an average of 24 hours, start to finish, while sourdough takes 48. And on […]
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Burger bliss
Legend has it that the onion burger was concocted — people argue whether it originated in Ardmore or El Reno — to help stretch out beef during the Great Depression by mashing onions (shredded, sliced or diced) into the patty before grilling it on the flattop. It’s accompanied by little else, but that’s because extra […]
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Cork and canvas
At some point, we forget how much we enjoyed art, even the nascent scribbles of would-be artists who exchange their creativity for organized sports, homework, video games and television. We put down the crayons, brushes and pens, and pick up other “more important” things. Marie Ensign and Aaron Hasley intend to help Oklahomans reconnect with […]
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Land of Oz
above Waitress Linda Hendrix delivers all-you-can-eat breakfasts to Tony Sampson right and T. Valencia at Ozzie’s Diner at Norman’s Max Westheimer Airport terminal. Going to the airport is always a hectic experience, from check-in to takeoff. It’s a rush of security checks, flight delays and claiming baggage all while carting around carry-ons, IDs and boarding […]
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Bite Size
Birthplace: “Tulsa.” What do you wish you knew five years ago? “That taxes get worse as you get older. I wish I had taken a course years ago.” Finest feature: “My ability to talk to people.” In your kitchen, you would never be without: “Tongs.” Biggest vice? “Procrastination, which is not conducive to a being […]
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OKCMOA’s annual Omelette Party a smashing success
Spears was speaking about the museum’s 27th Annual Omelette Party, held Feb. 5 at the Coca-Cola Bricktown Events Center, where more than 950 people enjoyed gourmet omelets created by local chefs. There was an open bar, with live music from The Stars and DJ Brian Smith. The big hit of the party, besides watching the […]
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Sharing is caring
This is the plight of the organizers for the Norman Music Festival, a free event since its inception four years ago. With 200 bands performing over three days in downtown Norman, organizers hope to scratch up extra funds to ease their stretched budget by hosting a wine-share Friday during the Second Friday Circuit of Art. […]
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Think pink
Rosé is typically a summer wine, but sparkling rosé is good year-round. Since people tend to spend more money on red and pink around this time of year, why not stick with the theme and try sparkling rosé this Valentine’s Day? Wild Turkey Finer Wines & Spirits, 12021 N. MacArthur, is home to one of […]
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smag 7
Indulge your senses The best aphrodisiacs are a blend of food and love. Think oysters or chocolate. In a perfect world, an aphrodisiac is healthy, fresh and natural, with an attractive presentation. All of the seven mentioned here are quite common, and you probably already have them in your kitchen. But why cook? Take your […]