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LOTSA LASAGNAItalian chef Danny Falcone has invited another Italian chef, Phil Custino, to join him in a partnership at Falcone’s Pizzeria & Deli at 6705 N. May, where Custino will produce his own specialty lasagna. Custino’s Italian Restaurant was at May Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard until the late ’90s. “In my three restaurants here, I […]

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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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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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Top nights

One shot of these brands runs between $35 and $45 each. “I think they are just doing it to impress the other players at the table,” said Phil Byrd (pictured), who bartended at Riverwind before moving on to Louie’s, 1215 N. Walker. “I wouldn’t pay that much.” Either way, the casino is one of the […]

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Elegant comfort food

Instead of slaving in the kitchen, how about giving brunch a try? The midday meal is fun and social, and can be easier on the pocketbook. Cheever’s Cafe is a place that lets you celebrate the holiday season with some divine cuisine. For lunch and dinner crowds, Keith and Heather Paul’s upscale restaurant serves contemporary […]

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Elegant comfort food

Instead of slaving in the kitchen, how about giving brunch a try? The midday meal is fun and social, and can be easier on the pocketbook. Cheever’s Cafe is a place that lets you celebrate the holiday season with some divine cuisine. For lunch and dinner crowds, Keith and Heather Paul’s upscale restaurant serves contemporary […]

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Top nights

One shot of these brands runs between $35 and $45 each. “I think they are just doing it to impress the other players at the table,” said Phil Byrd (pictured), who bartended at Riverwind before moving on to Louie’s, 1215 N. Walker. “I wouldn’t pay that much.” Either way, the casino is one of the […]

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Heart of the city

“Eighty percent of cardiovascular disease and stroke is preventable through healthy lifestyle,” said Shawna Garcia, senior corporate market director at the American Heart Association. “It’s just about making the right changes.” Garcia pointed out that Oklahoma ranks at the bottom of the barrel for fruit and vegetable consumption. That fact, coupled with Mercy’s own healthy […]

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Heart of the city

“Eighty percent of cardiovascular disease and stroke is preventable through healthy lifestyle,” said Shawna Garcia, senior corporate market director at the American Heart Association. “It’s just about making the right changes.” Garcia pointed out that Oklahoma ranks at the bottom of the barrel for fruit and vegetable consumption. That fact, coupled with Mercy’s own healthy […]

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Operation drumstick

The idea began in 2008 when Claude Rappaport, owner of Culinary Kitchen, 7302 N. Western, wanted to put his store’s demo TurboChef oven to good use. Rappaport spoke with Clayton Bahr, a wine representative for Putnam Wines. “Claude realized he could cook a large turkey in less than an hour,” Bahr said. “We wanted to […]

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