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Best of OKC 2014
For the 30th consecutive year, Oklahoma Gazette readers went ape for all things local. After more than two months of voting, the winners are made in the shade.
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You say ‘neck-o,’ I say ‘knee-ko’
Sushi is not about raw fish. I mean, it is, sometimes, but it’s also about artistry and skill. The best sushi combines excellent flavor with immaculate presentation and perfect construction. It should not be a shock to anyone who has dined in Oklahoma City that all this can be found at Sushi Neko. I’m never […]
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Stupendous sushi
Not only was it a sushi bar, it was — and is today — a really good sushi bar, and we’ve eaten lots of sushi in a lot of different places, including many in Japan. I was, frankly, shocked to see Tokyo come in third in this year’s ”Best of OKC.” Sushi Neko usually gets […]
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Rest of the Best of OKC 2012
See, shockingly, we didn’t have quite enough lists last week, despite running the gamut from Best Waiter or Waitress to Best Free Wi-Fi, so for the fourth year in a row, we’ve assembled some extras — the Rest of the Best of OKC, if you will. And you will.
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Places
Best place to volunteerREGIONAL FOOD BANK OF OKLAHOMA3355 S. PurdueMaybe someday we won’t need the food bank, but until we live in Utopia, more than 90,000 bellies rely on the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma every week. In turn, the food bank relies on volunteers to help with special events, sorting donations and food distribution. […]
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Food & Drink
Best coffee or teahouse CUPPIES & JOE 727 N.W. 23rd Merriam-Webster might consider editing its “cozy” entry to include a photo of this dessert cafe, where the character of a creaky old house is infused with charming details in the food, art and furnishings. The “joe” in Cuppies & Joe isn’t a watered-down afterthought: The […]
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BEST OF OKC: People & Media
Best local band/singer/ songwriter: THE FLAMING LIPS Well, duh. Voting the Lips as the best band in the metro’s about as obvious as voting Sally Kern for “least tactful public speaker.” Coyne, Drozd, Ivins, Scurlock and company earned this clout by recording wonderfully inventive, bizarre music and showcasing it with mind-blowing concerts. New Year’s Eve […]
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BEST OF OKC: Services
Best mechanoc: BECK’S GARAGE 4217 N. Western Located along trendy Western Avenue, Beck’s Garage was ranked as the top “wrench-turners” by Gazette readers. Started by owner Jeff Beck in the early ’90s, the garage later moved to its current location a few years ago. The garage revs its engine for hot rods and vintage cars, […]