Dancing with the BronchosOn Friday, support University of Central Oklahoma athletes with a dinner, auction and plenty of reasons to dance from 5:30 to 11 p.m. at Hamilton Field House, 100 N. University Drive in Edmond. The night will include a cash bar, ballroom dance lessons, as well as a dance contest among the UCO […]
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Smag 7: Love your food
Shawn’s Sushi 5612 Northwest Expressway, Warr Acres 792-2211 <br> Owner Shawn Zhang came to Oklahoma from the northwest part of China, but he specializes in irresistible Japanese sushi. Some of his best-sellers are the aptly named “Spicy Cowboy” and another called “Lifesaver,” which is tuna and salmon with lemon, cucumber and avocado. Sweeten the celebration […]
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Bite Size: 2-1-12
House of fine diningThis Friday, enjoy Speakeasy 2012, the 39th annual Symphony Show House preview party, which offers a peek prior to the redesign by Central Oklahoma’s top designers. The 10,000-square-foot mansion is at 440 N.W. 15th, and will be stuffed full of live music and food from the city’s top chefs. Your $40 ticket […]
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Restaurant, sweet restaurant
What is your OKC restaurant home? If you don’t have one, here are a few that won’t mind being considered for the honors. Junior’s 2601 Northwest Expressway 848-5597 Owner Jim Shumsky gets a daily adrenaline rush from his Junior’s that began in 1973. Some of the major oil deals were made at Junior’s in the […]
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Smag 7: Chow down
Sophabella’s Chicago Grill 7628 N. May 879-0100 $$$ Italian <br> This cozy neighborhood place offers seductive Italian fare. Each Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. is ladies’ night. Grab your gals, have a drink and sample free table-side appetizers. Some of the favorites include baked Brie, stuffed mushrooms and prosciutto-wrapped melon. Royal Bavaria Restaurant & […]
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Smag 7: Smothered in flavor
Divine Swine 7801 N. May Ave. 843-3400 A really good neighborhood restaurant is hard to find. Thankfully, Divine Swine has you covered. Best of all are its candied bacon sticky buns that virtually sparkle. The kitchen turns out a breaded pork tenderloin sandwich served with red cabbage and coleslaw on a homemade hamburger bun. Desserts […]
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Local treasure
The dishes are straightforward and impressive. Michael Sills is the kind of chef who cooks with a lot of soul and intellect. The guy just loves interaction with his diners. “We’re pretty blessed. After some 16 years, every night here is a party; I just never know who’s coming,” said the 62-year-old Sills. The menu […]
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Smag 7: Up and running
Tokyo Moon 1600 Garth Brooks, Yukon 494-7111 Open since November, this unique stop is doing Japanese sushi and hibachi cooking. Enjoy the Yukon sushi roll made with lobster tempura, cucumber and avocado, or try the filet mignon roll. Don’t worry, you’ll still find all the classics, like California, cucumber and asparagus rolls. For dessert, try […]
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Bite size: 1-11-11
New in town Kabsa House, owned by Abraham Ahmed, is a casual cafe inside Sahara International Food & Deli at 3800 N. MacArthur. Manning the stoves are chefs Fatin Hadi and Alina Hassan, who are producing specialty dishes from Iraq. Skillfully cooked to emphasize Middle Eastern flavors, the dishes are already drawing regulars. Be sure […]
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Smag 7: New year, new fare
Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant3209 S. Broadway, Edmond 330-9988 Blue Nile had its soft opening a few weeks ago and is now open to diners looking to travel the world via their taste buds. All of its main entrees are presented with injera, a yeast-risen flatbread. Doro wat, the national dish of Ethiopia, is an especially […]