Factory Obscura Factory Obscura was founded in 2017 at a mysterious meeting, and its members cover a wide range of artistic styles and mediums. The interactive art space’s mission is to support, create and awaken our community and our world. Katiebug’s Sips & Sweets Katiebug’s started as a shaved ice and hot chocolate truck but […]
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Local restaurant groups take different approaches to reopening
Cautious 84 Hospitality Group Empire Slice House, Revolución, Burger Punk, Gorō Ramen, Gun Izakaya, Little Market Taking one of the most cautious approaches among operators in Oklahoma City, 84 Hospitality has yet to reopen on-site dining to patrons at any of its locations; it closed all in mid-March. Founder and CEO Rachel Cope recently revealed […]
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Bayou best
Magnolia Bistro 722 N. Broadway Ave., Suite 100 magnoliabistro405.com 405-673-7550 What works: The étouffée and gumbo have depth of flavor, and the jalapeño cornbread is unique and tasty. What needs work: The shrimp and grits need more acidity. Tip: It’s only open for lunch Monday-Friday. In a corner restaurant in Automobile Alley that’s only open […]
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Downtown Cajun
Building from the success of Midwest City’s Brielle’s Bistro, chef Dwayne Johnson and wife Kaylee have opened a second concept in Automobile Alley, Magnolia Bistro. Located in the former Fit Pig location, 722 N. Broadway Ave., Magnolia Bistro is chef Johnson’s opportunity to expand on the Cajun and Creole offerings from Brielle’s. “At Brielle’s, I […]
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Chocolate city
22nd annual Chocolate Decadence 6:30 p.m. Thursday Volvo Annex 33 Broadway Circle automobilealley.org 405-706-7484 $65-$100 Roughly nine years ago, a small crew of artists climbed rickety scaffolding, stood up on their tiptoes and hefted circular saws above their heads to cut down the sagging ceiling of the top floor of the Magnolia Building in Automobile […]
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Moving along
A heavy nail will be driven into the tracks that lead to modernity and a new chapter of Oklahoma history will be written with the launch of Oklahoma City’s streetcars Dec. 14. Weighing 80,000 pounds and stretching 67 feet long, each of Oklahoma City’s seven new streetcars is a sight to behold and possibly, Embark […]
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Cover: Getting religion
Seven years ago, Tim and Christie Mannin had a conviction. God was calling them to start a church. At first, the husband and wife, who had been involved in Oklahoma City-area churches for years, fought it off. After all, there were plenty of churches in OKC. Following much prayer, they came around to the calling. […]
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Chef-inspired Tex-Mex
Iguana Mexican Grill 9 NW Ninth St. iguanamexicangrill.com 405-606-7172 What works:Barbacoa made with beef cheek melts in your mouth. What needs work:Spinach and mushroom enchilada filling needs sauce. Tip: The street-style tacos allow excellent fillings to shine better than the Tex-Mex preparation. Iguana Mexican Grill has been a serving Tex-Mex in Oklahoma City since opening […]
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Making moves
Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center got a lot out of its State Fair Park headquarters since it moved in nearly 30 years ago as the first-year organization City Arts Center. But wear and tear — along with growing community usage — necessitated a move. “We’ve loved this place into disrepair,” said artistic director Jeremiah Matthew Davis. […]
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Footprint expansion
When Nadia Jubran traveled to Oklahoma City from upstate New York to visit a friend, they signed up for the Foodie Foot Tour, a bimonthly guided tour through different OKC neighborhoods that combines history, food and libations. “When I thought Oklahoma, I wasn’t thinking I would I have the best culinary experience, but […]