Daniel Chae at All About Cha Photo by Shannon Cornman And while restaurants and convenience store chains like McDonald’s Corp. and 7-Eleven are ubiquitous in some parts of Asia, what no one often hears about is a company having its roots abroad and importing a brand to America. This is precisely the case with All […]
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Sammich time
BY: Mark Hancock There is great promise in grocery stores. Especially unfamiliar ones When you walk down the aisles, you’re bound to find something you haven’t seen before — a new brand, perhaps, or some new flavor you’ve yet to encounter elsewhere. And in your mind, there is a hope that this time, this time, […]
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OKG7 sensational salad stops
Lottinvilles801 Signal Ridge Drive, Edmondlottinvillesrestaurant.com 341-2244 This Edmond gem has a mean — and delicious — salad game, starting with the rustic guacamole, which comes topped with corn, onion, rajas, spices and fresh avocado. Or try the chopped cobb salad, made with grilled chicken, tomatoes, cooked eggs, bacon and cheese crumble. The Metro Wine Bar […]
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Greece is the word
I took my very first date to a buffet. Her name was Sarah, and I thought she was just the prettiest thing since ever. That night, I learned a hard lesson about women and buffets: They probably should not meet. At least not on a first date. Simply saying the word “buffet” can conjure images […]
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Lettuce dine
Able Blakley, Jamie Conway, Lindsey Riddle BY: Shannon Cornman In the heart of cattle country, the quest to have an entire meal sans meat can seem a little daunting Some restaurants only offer basic salads to accommodate vegetarians, and nobody wants to pay for an entire meal and only get a bowl of iceberg lettuce […]
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Sangria Claus
On Thursday, relax and celebrate a mini-holiday that doesn’t involve gift-wrapping or fighting for a parking space at the mall: National Sangria Day. The popular Spanish drink, a fusion of wine and liquor, isn’t your ordinary adult punch. A terrific sangria, one with seriousness and intricacy, is an icy, fruity, juicy, deeply flavorful beverage. The […]
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Raw appeal
Sushi is the Long Island iced tea of foods: It just disappears. All I remember is something that tasted amazing, an empty plate and saying, “More sushi, please!” That instant amnesia always ends with me about to pass out from being fish-drunk, wondering why I’m so full when I only had a roll or two, […]
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Gone to pot pie
Sean Cummings Credit: Shannon Cornman First baked in Great Britain centuries ago, pot pies have close cousins in many world cuisines. Pot pies can be found for mere shillings in grocery freezers. On a chilly winter evening, they taste all right. But for the height of homemade goodness, look to local chefs’ concoctions. The pies […]
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Sparkle and shine
Champagne and American sparkling wine still dominate the market, but now consumers can also choose Cava, Franciacorta, Lambrusco or Prosecco — all named for the regions in which the grapes are grown. In addition, the bubbles are available in all prices. Mercat Cava arrived in the metro this fall. The Spanish sparkling wine is made […]
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OKG7 spots to eat between shopping
Sweis Pita Bakery2115 N. May943-8923 May Avenue boasts a collection of fantastic shopping and delicious food. Among its gems is Sweis Bakery, serving all the things one might need for a traditional Mediterranean feast. There’s a lunch special that includes a fresh gyro, a gyro salad and house-made pita bread and chips. Make sure to […]