Tastes, aromas and textures of food excite anyone who loves to cook, but it’s the recipe that makes food taste as good at home as it does in a restaurant. It’s all in the magic of combining flavors. A recipe is just a moment in time. Foolproof recipes often give creative gratification to cooks with […]
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Growth chart
We’ll be popping corks very soon to celebrate the new year, and Champagne has always been the bubbly of choice for those celebrations. This year, for the first time, Oklahomans will be able to choose Grower Champagnes. The name, created by wine importer extraordinaire Terry Theise, refers to small production Champagne made by the same […]
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Alt lang syne
For sprawling, family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebrations, it really is hard to beat Opening Night downtown, but many of-age revelers opt out of the massive event and instead head to less congested commercial districts across the city offering a relaxed environment to ring in 2011. The gay district is a long-standing hotspot for festive drinking, […]
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Spreading the word
Poblano Grill 2701 S. Interstate 35 Service Road, Moore 759-7371 Management said this location of Poblano Grill has great food and great service in a family atmosphere. There’s even a hamburger on the menu just for kids. New items include a tilapia Mexicana with a dusting of Southwest seasoning with sautéed spinach and its pollo […]
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On trend
Eating out is no longer a treat. To many, it is a convenient way of life. With 2010 at an end, the metro saw a whole host of trends and fads roll through local eateries. Sometimes that trend has staying power, and sometimes it doesn’t. Many restaurants that monkey around too much with fads and […]
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Bite Size
The line was long and several people waited for hours, but Emeril — the BAM! man who is the chef/ proprietor of a dozen restaurants — performed his chores right on time, just like on TV. He then autographed books for the hundreds who came to see the popular chef in person. His latest book […]
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At home with Mama
Mamaveca Mexican Restaurant 2551 Hemphill Drive, Norman 573-4003 Date Established: December 2007 Owner: William Chunga Kitchen Manager: Renato Victorio Food Style: Peruvian, Mexican Average Check: Lunch $8; Dinner $11 The tropical, exotic landscape of Peru feels worlds away from the tamed, mild plains of Central Oklahoma, yet you can find the littlest slice of South […]
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Male call
The Cow Calf-Hay 3409 Wynn Drive, Edmond 509-2333 Date established: 2010 General manager: Beck Blevins Owners: Blevins Brothers of City Bites Food style: Burgers and daily specials Average check: $8 What guy doesn’t like a burger? A pretty good one can be had at The Cow Calf-Hay, tucked into a nondescript shopping strip in south […]
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Revisiting 2010
CocoFlow 100 E. Main, Bricktown 524-9500 CocoFlow opened a chocolate studio on its second floor offering classes and parties in Bricktown. It is right above the retail spot. CocoFlow offers artisan chocolate, freshly made pastries and desserts. This is a perfect spot for an after-dinner dessert with coffee or hot tea. There is also a […]
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Drinking well
So you’ve made it through the inevitable holiday bloat and promised yourself that this year — this year — is the year that it happens. This is the year that you Get In Shape. This is the year you will sculpt a body that will make your 23-year-old self want to vomit with jealousy. You […]