The Wedge Pizzeria 4709 N. Western Ave. thewedgeokc.com 602-3477 For the last two years, The Wedge has offered a grab-and-go breakfast for $5. It’s faster than a drive-thru, and way better. One of the most popular items is the meat horn with pepperoni, sausage and mozzarella cheese, and it’s a favorite nontraditional breakfast. Can you […]
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Music Made Me: Chase Kerby
Photo: Doug Schwarz Jeff Buckley, Grace (1994) As cliché as it has become to say that you’re a Buckley fan, I’ll never stop admitting it. This was one of those records I got at the perfect time in my life. His lyrics are poetry, and his melodies are undeniably brilliant. He’s also the one who […]
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LETTERS
Oklahoma Gazette provides an open forum for the discussion of all points of view in its Letters to the Editor section. The Gazette reserves the right to edit letters for length and clarity. Letters can be mailed, faxed, emailed to pbacharach@okgazette.com or sent online at okgazette.com, but include a city of residence and contact number […]
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LETTERS
Oklahoma Gazette provides an open forum for the discussion of all points of view in its Letters to the Editor section. The Gazette reserves the right to edit letters for length and clarity. Letters can be mailed, faxed, emailed to pbacharach@okgazette.com or sent online at okgazette.com, but include a city of residence and contact number […]
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OKG7 off-campus diners
Padthai 119 W. Boyd, Norman 360-5551 If you’re running around campus in Norman and only have time for a quick meal, then Padthai should be at the top of your list. It’s a casual Thai house that consistently serves up tasty food. Try the red curry chicken or the basil beef. And of course you […]
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Where all roads lead
Let’s start south in Pauls Valley. Temptation is strong at Bob’s Pig Shop, 829 N. Ash. Around since 1933, it features hamburgers, sliced brisket and a pulled pork sandwich that is “to die for.” Bob’s also satisfies with some Mexican offerings, and those cooks behind the counter pamper people with homemade salsa. right Aubrey McClendon […]
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Pucker up for Tucker’s
The fast, casual restaurant will have a very limited menu. Cooks will be churning out onion burgers, fries, shakes and salads. At times in some restaurants around town, it is difficult to leaf through the novel — nope, that’s a menu — to decide what to order. Thank goodness, hungry diners will no longer face […]
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Birds of summer
Having just moved to a tree-filled lot near a creek, I was curious what all the chatter was about. I began noticing the variety of birds, like the small, blue-gray speedster in the flower beds and the orange-mohawked punk rocker that gathered twigs outside my window. An entire Crayola box of birds flitted around my […]
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Earth-friendly
Kids and their families can enjoy earth-friendly seminars and activities, including crafts that involve using recycled materials, as well as creek explorations where children can net fish and other reptiles. Casey Lindo, naturalist for Martin Park, said that EarthFest is a great opportunity for children to get outside and explore. “It’s important for kids to […]
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SmaG 7
Painting the town Here are the ones to watch around the metro. Easy to get to, these seven places are all comfortable spots to meet friends and just chill. —Carol Smaglinski, photos by Mark Hancock and Shannon Cornman $$: up to $15 $$$: $ 15-$30 $$$$: above $30