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16th Street Plaza District
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Peak altitude
When The Peak opened its doors last fall, it made sure to distinguish itself as a cannabis dispensary for those who are not inclined toward cannabis dispensaries. “We passed [State Question] 788 on June 26, 2018, and I kind of just thought to myself, ‘Man, somebody needs to come in and they need to do […]
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Burger meisters
New State Burgers & Spirits, the newest restaurant in 16th Street Plaza District, is the culmination of friends who grew up in Oklahoma’s burger capital behind the slogan, “For the people.” The phrase appears on kitchen uniforms and throughout the restaurant. Friends Chris Gomez, Jordan Harris and Tyler Maune grew up in El Reno, home […]
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Spokies to-go
If you’ve spent any time in downtown Oklahoma City’s flourishing Bricktown, Midtown or surrounding entertainment districts, chances are you’ve caught sight of the Spokies bike-share stations. Spokies is currently the only bike-share program in the city and has been operating in downtown OKC since May 2012. It has changed management a couple of times through […]
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OKG Shop: Minimal pair
In this bright, 16th Street Plaza District shop, the smells of natural oils, earthy incense and homemade candles spice the air. Simple shelves display chic products like organic balms, modern jewelry and woven sandals. A stately black-and-white photograph of the artist Georgia O’Keeffe hangs on one wall. Solare, 1757 NW 16th St., hopes to emulate […]
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Plaza Pride
Pride on the Plaza 6-10 p.m. June 14 16th Street Plaza District NW 16th Street, between Classen Boulevard and Pennsylvania Avenue plazadistrict.org 405-578-5718 Free 16th Street Plaza District’s monthly Live! on the Plaza art walk is hosting its first Pride-themed event in the series June 14, which organizers hope serves as a kickoff for the […]
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Plaza pitmaster
The Krow’s Nest BBQ & Catering 1715 NW 16th St. thekrowsnestbcc.com 405-430-0116 What works: The smoked burger and pulled pork melt in your mouth. What needs work: The wings are fried, not smoked. Tip:Vegetarian options expand on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Saints, 1715 NW 16th St., was on the forefront of 16th Street Plaza District’s resurgence, […]
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Chicken-Fried News: Penguin, pachyderm purloined
Two iconic and colorful mascots were stolen from Oklahoma City businesses in the span of a week, and the crack team here at Chicken-Fried News thinks it might be more than a coincidence. First, in the early morning hours of 2019, a person (who had likely had too many champagne flutes to ring in the […]
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Plaza BBQ
The metal cage sitting outside at the corner of 16th Street and Indiana Avenue filled with post oak wood lets the Plaza District know that Maples Barbecue is serious about Texas-style barbecue. A journey that started two years ago with the Maples Barbecue food trailer comes to fruition Dec. 4 with the opening of the […]
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OKG Shop: Unique jewel
Not too long ago, Oklahoma City jewelry buyers were relegated to either BC Clark Jewelers, chain mall stores or gaudy costume jewelry that instantly turned the wearer’s skin an unsettling shade of green. The emerging artisan jewelers would have to haul foldable card tables to dusty craft fairs stuffed into churches or swap meets set […]