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Lucky 7s

Which is why restaurants need concepts. And it’s part of why Cafe 7 has lots of loyal customers. The gimmick, if you will, of Cafe 7 is that all of the entrees are $7. And, honestly, that’s what ties everything together. There’s no common thread running through the dishes, no national cuisine they’re presenting or […]

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NYE frippery

I always have lofty goals of finishing said shopping ahead of time, but it never quite shakes out that way. Silver lining? I’ve got the scoop on some local spots that will have you tardy shoppers attired and ready in no time for a fancy cocktail on a quiet evening with pals. Recently, I wandered […]

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In the ’zona

No, it’s not a disaster of biblical proportions. It’s a New Year’s miracle. The BCS-bound Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Insight Bowl-relegated University of Oklahoma Sooners play just four days apart in Arizona suburbs, and on a holiday weekend, no less! With the sting of Bedlam behind us (I tip my cap in congratulations to […]

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The Oklahoma book holiday gift guide

OK, so he’s biased, but he’s also correct. Book sales increase significantly during the holidays. This season, instead of giving the reader on your list the Steve Jobs biography, Stephen King’s “11/22/63” or a box set of “The Hunger Games,” consider something that literally strikes closer to home. The past year has offered no shortage […]

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From Ugg to oomph

Specifically, I’m obsessed with fall/winter wear — namely boots. When that last bit of summer air vacates — and truthfully, even before that — I pull down the boxes of boots I’ve had my eye on all summer. As much as I love boots, I equally don’t love Uggs. It doesn’t matter how short or […]

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Vintage vantage

This dream is a reality in many states, but even where it’s legal, there is normally a corkage fee for your server to open it at the table. Paseo Grill owner Joe Jungmann started his Vintages program in August to allow customers access to delicious wine at liquor-store prices. “The customer rents wine storage in […]

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