Mexico Iguana Mexican Grill 9 N.W. Ninth You’re probably pretty familiar with this cuisine, so go ahead and indulge with tacos, fajitas, burritos and frozen margaritas. Zarate’s Latin Mexican Grill706 S. Broadway, Edmond Peru draws on influence from several other counties, and it culminates in spicy foods made with chili peppers, and lots of potato […]
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Still in Saigon
Credit: Mark Hancock There’s nothing I hate more than a boring sandwich. Well, that’s not true. I hate a lot of things more, but I don’t come into contact with them nearly as often as I do boring sandwiches. Rarely, for instance, do I step inside a restaurant and witness genocide. But lots of places […]
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OKG7 places you shouldn’t forget about
Junior’s 2601 Northwest Expressway 848-5597 Have you wondered what a 1980s cruise ship might be like? Forget time travel, just go to Junior’s. This underground (literally) lounge exudes retro decadence from floor to ceiling. If you sit in the lounge, you’ll get a show with singers and sometimes a guest saxophonist on jazz nights. Known […]
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Evergreen wine
Edmond Bottle Shop Credit: Shannon Cornman The wines were from Pepper Bridge and Amavi, two wineries owned by the Goff family, regular visitors to the Oklahoma City market. Their daughter, Travis Goff, who moderated the tasting, hosts the event to display the quality and value of Washington’s wine industry. “No [American viticultural area, or AVA] […]
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OKG7 places to get your brew on
Elemental Coffee 815 N. Hudson 604-9766 With its modern, sleek design, this coffeehouse is great for many reasons. Come and study, bask in the delicious and always fresh-roasted aroma permeating the space, or simply enjoy an espresso or cup of hot tea. Pick up a bag of beans to take home or keep at the […]
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Wine wedding
It might seem overwhelming at first — among the many tasks to complete before the big day — but wine is a crucial detail. Tradition dictates you sample the wedding menu and the cake in advance, so it’s important you imbibe a bit, as well. Aside from preferences, it’s wise to consider several factors that […]
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Foodie feat
Kurt Fleischfresser Credit: Shannon Cornman Some artists use paint and canvas as a medium. Others use clay or words as an outlet to showcase their creativity. Chef Kurt Fleischfresser uses food, and if the menu is any indication, his Culinaire for a Cause banquet is shaping up to be a masterpiece. “Culinaire” is a French […]
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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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New brew
Matt Anthony, Anthem’s owner and brewer, started with a Mr. Beer kit in 2000 as a hobby beer maker. Over the years, he said, he came to view craft brewing as means of self-expression. “Anthem Brewing’s beers are my anthem to the world,” he said, “expressing not only my individualism, but also my love for […]
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OKG7 restaurants to take the kids
Hideaway Pizza 901 N. Broadway 796-7777 If you’ve never had the famous fried mushrooms ($6.95), you must start with those. They’re always served piping hot with some ranch. The pesto bruschetta ($6.95) is a delicious blend of tomatoes, onions, fresh basil and olive oil. If you mean business, attempt the Mob Boss pizza ($11.95-$20.65) with […]