In With The New
Pachinko mixes greatest hits with experimental angles for OKC’s freshest fine dining concept.
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East meets Western
East of the prime meridian and south of the equator are the cuisines that inform Pachinko’s delectable clash of flavors. The concept, 7204 N Western Ave., opened without fanfare this month in Nichols Hills. “So this is almost like a Pachinko Parlor and The Crown Room had a baby,” Executive Chef Eric Smith said. “My…
Muling the load
As someone who cut his teeth growing up on the sounds of power trios like Cream and the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Warren Haynes always knew the blues was as important an underpinning of that musical style as the hard-rock riffing of those outfits. Blues has been a major part of Haynes’ musical expression, whether it…
Festbier!
The summer was brutal, which makes the European seasonal beers which are typically malty and sweet even sweeter this year. Salzburger Stiegl — Hell This helles lager comes out strong with its packaging but the flavor is relatively timid in comparison. That’s to be expected by the style of beer, but boy does this can…
Baked goods
Ingrid’s Kitchen closing its doors after 45 years of service doesn’t just mean the end of weekend brunch buffets — a unique partnership between a nearby dispensary and the bakery is also likely coming to an end. “They were the first place I went out to eat when I moved to Oklahoma City,” Eden Rose…
When PiGs Fly
“I may have bitten off a little more than I can chew,” Dylan Swindell says with a laugh, not overlooking the food pun for a second. “I can admit that.” Swindell is the co-founder and head organizer behind Wellston, Oklahoma’s very own new mid-sized music festival, PiGFest, a weekend-long celebration of homegrown music covering a…
June was rough for OG&E, but their fortunes have turned as the misfortune of its trapped customers means a boon for company shareholders.
June was rough for OG&E, but their fortunes have turned as the misfortune of its trapped customers means a boon for company shareholders. As of Aug. 22, shares of OGE Energy Corp. are up more than 7 percent for the summer (which includes the 6.6 percent dip in June). Meanwhile, many electricity consumers are left…
Grab and go
While the temperatures haven’t completely cooled off, hope is on the horizon. For those who love food and like it hot, Aug. 31 is National Eat Outside Day, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with one of Oklahoma City’s many amazing food trucks. There are far too many amazing mobile eateries to list…
Soundcheck: Alison Sloan – Fate
With wine bottle, cellphone, guitar and more sprawling out from her being in swirls of Blue Willow china inkwork, a hand-drawn Alison Sloan rests comfortably on the cover of her new album. If her eyes were open, she would be looking directly at the viewer, but her mind is elsewhere, finally finding an inner peace…
Black Sky Affair: Artemis I
Son of Zeus, god of the sun, immortal. Olympian. All know Apollo. Influential still, if only in the realm of philosophical ideals and the context of ages past. His time, however, is nearly done. Artemis — Apollo’s twin, goddess of the hunt, for millennia intimately associated with our moon — stands poised to outleap her…
Title waves
After a series of unprecedented setbacks in 2021, Guthrie’s Pollard Theatre Company is finally able to reintroduce itself for its 35th season. “For a brief moment it seemed impossible, but now we are ready to move forward. Our board and company feel freshly invigorated,” said Timothy Stewart, who is rejoining as the director of development.…
We are different. We are one.
On the heels of the Supreme Court’s controversial overturning of Roe v. Wade catapulting justices to the forefront of public attention, Painted Sky Opera and Oklahoma Contemporary bring Scalia/Ginsburg to the stage for three performances. The relationship between the titular Supreme Court justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg ( Lauren Cook) and Antonin Scalia (Brian Cheney), forms…
Nothing illustrates the schism between the old and new Republicans better than the recent opening debate question between the candidates for state superintendent.
Nothing illustrates the schism between the old and new Republicans better than the recent opening debate question between the candidates for state superintendent. Ryan Walters, the current secretary of education, was appointed by Kevin in 2020 after teaching high school history and government for eight years in McAlester. April Grace is the current Shawnee Public…
Tailgating cocktails
As football season returns so does tailgating. Here are two cocktails for your game day festivities. Cowboy Crush2 parts Three Olives Orange vodka 1 part Cointreau 1 part Finest Call mango puree Juice of half an orange Q Mixes club soda Orange wedge for garnish Fill two glasses halfway with ice. Combine Three Olives Orange…
