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Cover: Governor’s fight
Seven months ago, Gov. Kevin Stitt announced his plans to negotiate a new tribal gaming compact through an op-ed in Tulsa World. Since then, despite being a widely unpopular move even with his Republican allies, Stitt has continued fighting for an increase in the fees that the tribes pay to operate their casinos. But tribal…
Confit cannabis
French cuisine gains an extra dimension when you put it in the hands of cannabis chefs. Each month, the chefs at Guyutes partner with Oklahoma Gazette to take a crack at infused meals that stimulate the taste buds as well as the endocannabinoid system. This month, they bring a chicken confit with beurre blanc sauce…
Hope remains
All Seems Lost 5-11:30 p.m. March 7 89th Street –OKC 8911 N. Western Ave. facebook.com/89thstreetokc $10-$12 All Seems Lost’s follow-up to Unscathed might cut a little deeper.“There’s a lot more meaning and passion, definitely, that went into it,” drummer Geoff Hochstetler said. “We all were going through some major losses.” OKC’s All Seems Lost celebrates…
Organic pledge
Most days when customers walk into the Clean Juice location in Classen Curve, they will see franchise owner Jasmine Parker operating the huge cold-pressed juicer through a window. The labor-intensive practice keeps a variety of organic and nutrient-rich bottled juices well stocked for customers to grab on the go or for a curated juice cleanse.…
OKG Lifestyle: Matthew Salcido
OKG Picks EAT cheesecake at the Lokal yukon WATCH Knives Out READ The Slow Rush by Tame Impala LOVE Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O’Niell EXPERIENCE Comedy Fight league Matthew Salcido Picks EAT tofu scramble bagel from the best vegan restaurant on the planet, The Earth Cafe & Deli…
Jazz messengers
Kamasi Washington/Jeremy Thomas Quartet 8 p.m. March 7 Tower Theatre 425 NW 23rd St. towertheatreokc.com 405-708-6937 $30-$45 On the short car ride home from his brother’s choir concert, Jeremy Thomas, 13 at the time, heard something that changed his life. “My dad turned on the radio, and he stopped at the jazz station,” Thomas said.…
Sound bites
Chew 9 p.m. March 4 Red Brick Bar 311 E. Main St., Norman 405-579-6227 $3 If Chew guitarist Brett Reagan absolutely has to apply a label to his band’s music, he calls it “savage psych.” “We don’t really want to sound pinned down to anything,” Regan said. “For me, psychedelic music isn’t necessarily like garage…
Chicken-Fried News: Gun safety?
Two Oklahoma county sheriffs recently declared that their counties are sanctuaries. “Sanctuaries for what?” you might ask, hopefully. We’ll give you a hint: The sheriffs of these two Oklahoma counties — Logan and Stephens counties to be specific — are concerned with protecting a certain constitutional amendment from any and all laws that might somehow…
Food briefs
Scottie’s Deli closing Oklahoma City’s only from-scratch sandwich shop Scottie’s Deli, 427 NW 23rd St., is closing its doors for good by Saturday. The restaurant owned by Scott Fossett opened in August 2017 with a commitment to make all of its meats and bread in-house. “We strongly believe in the need for a from-scratch deli…
Gazedibles: Cured meats
Long before refrigeration, curing meat and cheese — along with pickling vegetables — was the best way to preserve products. Luckily for us, the process also creates more flavor. Check the best selection of charcuterie and cheese plates at these seven restaurants. By Jacob Threadgill with provided and Gazette / file photos Stella Modern Italian…
Serious challenger
Abby Broyles has spent most of her life either wanting to be a journalist or being one. Now, she’s challenging Sen. Jim Inhofe for his senate seat. After working at KFOR as a reporter and anchor covering the state capitol, she went to law school in hopes of advocating for Oklahomans in a way she…
Seldom herd
Home on the Range Sunday – June 30 Exhibit C Native Gallery & Gifts 1 E. Sheridan Ave., Suite 100 exhibitcgallery.com 405-767-8900 Free Home on the Range offers 20 different ways of looking at a buffalo. Exhibit C manager Tom Farris said the exhibition — on display Sunday-June 30 at Exhibit C Native Gallery &…
Flower Review: Snoogans
Strain name: Snoogans Grown by: Caviar Gold Acquired from: Fire Leaf Date acquired: Feb. 12 THC/CBD percentages: 55.4 percent/29.8 percent (per packaging) Physical traits: dark green Bouquet: tropical and citrus Review: I usually only review flower but decided to make an exception since the Jay and Silent Bob branded moon rocks (“or lunar modules” as…
Chicken-Fried News: Branding backlash
The discourse in the state to last week’s announcement of Oklahoma’s new logo and branding initiative quickly turned from apathetic to outrage, which prompted change on the state’s branding website. At first, the reaction to the colorful star logo — with a white star surrounded by five colors meant to represent the state’s ecological diversity…
Chicken-Fried News: Okie gunslinging
Oklahoma Republicans have spent much of the 2020 session pandering to pro-gun groups and idolizing guns almost more than they idolize president Donald Trump. Almost. Despite passing permitless carry last session, making it the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law, Republicans at the capitol continue pushing to see guns everywhere they can think…
Poseidon adventure
Poe Bouyz House 3500 Interstate 35 Service Road instagram.com/poebouyzhouse 405-458-0556 What works:The bread used for its titular sandwiches has a crunchy exterior and pillowy-soft interior. What needs work:The gumbo misses the opportunity for added flavor, and the sandwich was dry. Tip:The restaurant is closed Sundays and Mondays. The most interesting-looking restaurant in Oklahoma City is…
Moving forward
Proponents for State Question 807 have filed their brief with the Oklahoma Supreme Court while the court has also denied a Tulsa attorney to submit a “friend of the court” brief and participate in the referee hearing scheduled for this week. On Feb. 18, petitioners for SQ807 Ryan Kiesel and Michelle Tilley filed their brief…
