The classic American chocolate chip cookie was invented at Toll House Inn in Massachusetts by chefs Ruth Graves Wakefield and Sue Brides in 1938. Today (May 15) is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. It can be a treat for everyone; our list includes gluten-free and vegan alternatives. By Jacob Threadgill with photos file and provided […]
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Sooner statehood
In honor of Oklahoma’s statehood anniversary later this month (Nov. 16), indulge in the official state meal by getting some of the best renditions of parts of the meal or try to tackle the entire thing every Tuesday. By Jacob Threadgill with photos by Alexa Ace, provided and Gazette / file Cuppies & Joe 727 […]
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Gazedibles: Fall treats
We’re only a few years away from the season officially changing from being called “fall” to simply “PSL season” due to the runaway success of all things pumpkin spice, especially the namesake pumpkin spice latte. These seven eateries provide the pumpkin spice as well as other fall offerings. By Jacob Threadgill with photos by Alexa […]
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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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OKG Shop: All things autumn
Here are a few things to keep in mind as the calendar shifts away from summer.
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Food Briefs: S&B’s Burger Joint, chili cook-off, Spring Taste of Philippines and more
S&B’s Burger Joint serves breakfast, Edmond Mobile Meals holds chili cook-off, PACO presents Spring Taste of Philippines and Caffeine Crawl is back.
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OKG Eat: Chocolate flours
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with chocolate and flours in the form of cake, brownies and cookies at restaurants and bakeries across the metro.
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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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Going uptown
Big Truck Tacos Credit: Shannon Cornman In the 1950s, the district was the first major shopping location away from downtown Oklahoma City. Cars filled the angled parking spots on the street while people watched movies at the Tower Theater and browsed through stores of all kinds along the four-plus blocks on N.W. 23rd Street. “It […]
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From despair to delightful
With openings of places like Tucker’s Onion Burgers, 324 N.W. 23rd, and Cafe Kacao, 3325 N. Classen, this year, it seems that “uptown” has become a place for local businesses to thrive. Keith Paul, Good Egg Dining creator and owner of Cheever’s Cafe and Tucker’s, remembers when Cheever’s opened in 2000. He said there would […]