A Good Egg (AGE) Dining Group’s popular burger joint will have twice the seating capacity of the original location on N.W. 23rd. Keith Paul, co-founder and co-owner of AGE, said he’s been happy with the success of the group’s Republic Gastropub in Classen Curve and thought the location would be perfect for another Tucker’s. “We […]
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Raw talent
They move to the “anti-griddle,” a flattop made for freezing on contact, rather than heating, on which dollops of nut-based “butter” and “cream” are chilled into icecream “omelets.” This isn’t happening on the Food Network or in one of the exotic eateries of New York or Los Angeles. It’s happening right here in Oklahoma City, […]
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Raw appeal
Along the sleek steel counters, you’re more likely to spot heaps of freshly pared fruit and vegetables than a stack of dirty dishes. Jars of herbs, spices, nuts and seeds sit neatly organized on a shelf. And against the wall, a dehydrator stands uniformly at attention. The facility is the nation’s first raw foods academy. […]
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Work it
Sometimes comfort levels are compromised at the beginning of any new routine. Once you cross the healthclub threshold, the impending doom of squats and lunges linger in your very sore future. Whether you’re looking for that last bit of oomph to pursue a workout goal or you’re currently involved in frequent sweat fests (good for […]
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Bite Size: 10-5-11
O’CONNELL’S PUB GOES GREENIn Norman, where people eat, sleep and breathe football, one Campus Corner restaurant is taking steps to make game-day eating just a little greener. O’Connell’s Pub and Grill, 769 Asp, introduced its new 100 percent “compostable,” FDA-approved food service tray. The sturdy new tray is made from plant fiber and offers all […]
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Raising the barre
With this concept in mind, many local studios ask fitness aficionados and beginners alike to step up to the barre. Barre is the latest fitness trend sweeping the nation. It combines the ballet barre, Pilates and yoga into one core-conquering workout, proving that being a ballerina isn’t a requirement when obtaining a dancer’s body. Barre3, […]
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Penthouse pizza
It fits right in on the hip Classen Curve, with Whole Foods under construction across the street and the attractive, blocks-long Chesapeake Energy campus on view from the dining room. Nichols Hills’ ladies who lunch barely get the Jaguar warmed up driving here. Once inside, trendy goes into overdrive. It’s one big asymmetrical room, with […]
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Smooth move
Patrick Mok and his wife, Jo Anne, own Tropical Cafe, 304 S. Kelly in Edmond, a full-service restaurant with a smorgasbord of smoothies. The menu features combinations like the Tropical Teaser (coconut milk, pineapple, mangoes, bananas, nonfat yogurt and ice) and Strawberry Fields (strawberries, bananas, yogurt and ice). Other blended delights include options like Chocolate […]