Thirst Wine Merchants and 2012 Thirst for a Cause participating wineries Some of the world’s best wineries will be featured Sept. 18 in Oklahoma City at the seventh annual Thirst for a Cause. The event raises money to assist employees in the hospitality industry with medical costs and insurance. Tickets are $75 in advance and […]
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DO-nuts
Located on the corner of Western Avenue and Hefner Road, this shop carries the usual chocolate-glazed Long John (.69 each) and yeasty doughnut holes ($1.30 dozen), but it’s not just the traditional delectables that bring customers into the store. In a world of Krispy Kreme and Dunkin’ Donuts, The Daily Donut has made its mark […]
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OKG7 places you should try
Roma’s Gelato Cafe Espresso & Panini301 S. Bryant Ave., Edmondromasgelato.com708-6111 As the name would suggest, it clearly has more to offer than the delectable Italian ice. Try one of its gelato cakes or gelato hand-dipped popsicles. For a tasty meal, try one of its panini, tramezzini or other sandwiches, all made with ingredients imported from […]
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Valley of the wines
BY: Shannon Cornman Wine Spectator wrote a piece about the world’s most underappreciated wines, and the Loire Valley was at the top of the list. “Can there be any other area in the world — and I include whole nations such as Argentina and Chile in this — where wines are more underrated than in […]
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Orange you glad?
BY: Shannon Cornman It’s got a catchy name and options out the wazoo, and it’s popping up on every corner. There’s no denying that frozen yogurt — or froyo, as it’s commonly referred to — is in, and no one seems to do it better than Oklahoma City-based Orange Leaf, now with nine metro-area stores.“The […]
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We are the Champion
It didn’t have anything to do with an earthquake. It had to do with a mobile food truck that officially got its license. “I just kind of had a knack for cooking,” said Todd Woodruff, owner and general manager of Waffle Champion. He had been the sous chef at Cheever’s Cafe when the mobile truck […]
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Hot date
Before this season winds down, it’s important to squeeze in some summer romance. For such occasions, you might consider The Vine Italian Cafe in Nicoma Park. Located in a nondescript building, it feels as if you’ve been transported to the old country — provided Italy is that country in question. Strands of white lights twinkle […]
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Cronut craze
What is a Cronut? They can’t be as good as people are saying. The Cronut describes a very specific pastry. Part croissant, part donut and entirely trademarked by the Dominique Ansel Bakery in New York City, it has fast become the must-have dessert treat of the year. In fact, New Yorkers were seen wrapping around […]
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Betting on OKC
Bruce Rinehart BY: Shannon Cornman Up the ante for a worthwhile cause at the second annual Casino Florale to benefit OKC Beautiful, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the appearance of Oklahoma City. The Shoppes at Northpark will transform into a lively casino with an array of exciting games for Lady Luck. Test your good fortune […]
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Peruse Peru
Sunday marks the official Peruanos en Oklahoma Friendship Day, but you can celebrate a day early at Saturday’s Peruvian Independence Day Festival at the Plaza Mayor at the Crossroads, previously known as Crossroads Mall. The festivities have been organized by Peruanos en Oklahoma (Peruvians in Oklahoma), which has been connecting Oklahomans to local Peruvian culture […]