She’s the owner of newly opened Local restaurant, 2262 W. Main, Norman. Enlisting sisters Heather Steele and Abby Clark to operate the place, they have their uncle’s Walnut Creek Farms in Waynoka lined up as a supplier. “Our concept is sourcing food direct from the farmers and straight to our tables,” Scaramucci said. A dozen […]
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Sure, that burrito looks good, but so does that turkey leg. And what’s this new thing you’ve never heard of before? Maybe it will fit in your mouth hole and make your hungry-angry go away! And some things don’t even need an explanation, like at the Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts. You know the […]
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Don’t be crabby
Is artifice an inherently bad thing? I ask because, walking into Crabtown, I am struck by the overwhelming degree to which the building is decorated — inside and out — to make the diner feel as if he’s found some sort of Cajun seafood shack that was picked up by a tornado in Louisiana and […]
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Bite Size: April 18, 2012
Midwest delight Fancy a sampler? You’ll have the chance from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday for the annual Taste of Midwest City. The fund-raiser will be held at the Reed Conference Center, 5800 Will Rogers Road in Midwest City, and proceeds are donated to area charities. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the […]
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Green guzzling
Of the three main categories of booze — wine, beer and spirits —the former is by far the most difficult to produce organically, at least in the U.S. Thanks to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s certification process, organic wines cannot contain added sulfites, which are chemicals added to wines to inoculate against bad bacteria. “American […]
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Bite Size: April 11, 2012
To market! From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Customer Appreciation Day at the OSU-OKC farmers’ market kicks off extended shopping hours during spring and summer. While you’re there, stop by the spring plant sale in the campus greenhouse. The sale runs 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 19-20; and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. […]
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Soup’s on
Nestled on the south side of the Super Cao Nguyen building, Mr. Pho is an unassuming cafe packed with friendly service and an abundant Vietnamese and Chinese menu. When you’re in, start with an appetizer or two. The shrimp roll ($2.95 for two) is full of fresh vermicelli, lettuce, sprouts and mint leaf, neatly packed […]
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Grand-slam grub
Upstairs, in the suites, the 1 percent will be dining on refined eats, away from the rabble. Delicacies, like the El Jimador Shrimp Shooters (think spicy individual shrimp cocktails), will be lowered into their mouths, as if they were emperors. Maybe some of them are: Emperors like baseball, too. Entrées are ordered for a crowd, […]
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Tannins for tubas
Ashley Tarver, Oklahoma’s Gallo wine representative, said William Hill has promised a minimum donation of $150,000, and that the program reflects the passion of William Hill winemaker Ralf Holdenreid, who has two children who play instruments. According to Tarver, 15 metro elementary schools will benefit from the initiative. The U.S. Department of Education estimates that […]
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Bite Size: 3-21-12
Joining in the effort is Integris Health. It will present a healthy-cooking demonstration 6 p.m. Tuesday at Whole Foods Market, 6001 N. Western. You’ll learn about preparing heart-friendly meals at home by making minor adjustments. Make reservations early for this free event and enjoy the interactive discussion and complimentary dinner. Call 951-2277. Spreading the seed […]