Lobby Bar By: Mark Hancock The ingredients of the steamy season should reflect the weather (and what is seasonably available), so expect freshsqueezed juices, fresh herbs and lighter, brighter drinks. Since Oklahoma heat drives us to patios and pools where we might be wearing far less clothing, calorie-counting is more important in summer for weight-conscious […]
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OKG7 places to imbibe and dine
Royal Bavaria3401 S. Sooner, Mooreroyal-bavaria.com 799-7666 An authentic German restaurant that’s also a brewery sounds like a great idea, doesn’t it? That’s because it is. Duh. Check out its menu online for a ton of foods you can’t pronounce but will surely enjoy. Wash it all down with King’s Gold, a traditional Munich lager, or […]
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Faking it
S&B Bloody Mary mocktail Credit: Shannon Cornman But what about for those who don’t drink? And those who refrain for the night so as to provide transportation for the imbibers? Bartenders have begun to offer intriguing selections that go beyond soda and humdrum H2O. Designated drivers, those dutiful DDs, deserve frou-frou beverages, too. While Opus […]
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Sparkle and shine
Champagne and American sparkling wine still dominate the market, but now consumers can also choose Cava, Franciacorta, Lambrusco or Prosecco — all named for the regions in which the grapes are grown. In addition, the bubbles are available in all prices. Mercat Cava arrived in the metro this fall. The Spanish sparkling wine is made […]
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Seasonal spirits
Pumpkin pie, apple cider and the various seasonal dishes we associate with Thanksgiving and Christmas have a unique flavor profile. Those flavors do not easily translate to cocktails. Done right, however, spicy drinks can add an extra dimension of festivity to the season. “Everyone likes the holiday flavors,” said Kyle Fleischfresser, beverage director for Western […]
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Like it dirty?
Although the name now applies to all sorts of cocktails, “martini” originally meant the recipe of five parts gin to one part dry vermouth. An olive was allowed, and even a touch of bitters. You could shake or stir; it was still a martini. The name now describes everything from the original to a glorified […]
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No slowing this Mustang down
The tour will make its way to Oklahoma City on Saturday at Wormy Dog Saloon, 311 E. Sheridan, and is an extension of the owners’ charity organization, Mustang Music. Tim and Carmen Schoelen, founders and owners of the brewery, formed the charity shortly after opening their company. It supports local musicians by donating 10 percent […]
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One tequila, two tequila
Margarita at Casa Perico Credit: Mark Hancock Stories of how the tequila-based cocktail was created are remarkably numerous. The venerable Smithsonian magazine attempted to sift through the urban myths, but the best it could do was narrow it down to a couple of possibilities and the certainty that the drink was invented in the Western […]
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In the mood
A new brand of carbonated delights is going down a different path than the one lined with sugar and caffeine. This new generation of drinks counts herbs and minerals as ingredients for a calming effect and, in some cases, can help insomniacs get a little shut-eye. “People want something that calms and relaxes them, and […]
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Joe cool
Michael Palermo, owner of Michelangelo’s Coffee & Wine Bar, 207 E. Main in Norman, said plenty of chilled coffee options exist that go well beyond simply throwing a fistful of ice cubes into your cup. “We’ve got about 13 different latte-type drinks, like your normal cappuccinos and espressos, but we also make an espresso with […]