Every spring, restaurateurs faithfully add the dry wines to their by-the-glass lists, hoping customers will respond to the warmer weather and order a lighter version of their favorite reds. It doesn’t always happen. In spite of the love rosé gets from critics, restaurateurs and the French, the category has struggled for success in the U.S. […]
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Food, fast
Foodies Express 1220 N. Hudson 235-1111 This shop serves up classic dishes with a twist. For example, try its zesty Asian fajitas or the Asian gyros that are now on the menu. Look for lunch and dinner at this unique restaurant owned by Quyen Le and Bang Bui. For dessert, the grilled bananas with coconut […]
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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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Unsinkable meal
Before the saga of Jack and Rose and James Cameron’s super-successful movie, there actually was an RMS Titanic. The passenger liner set sail from England on April 10, 1912, bound for the Americas. Spoiler alert: It didn’t make it. Aboard the ship’s more than 2,200 crew and passengers came a slew of famous stories: from […]
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Don’t be a weenie
Sweet, crispy Zeus, do I love a hot dog. Few meals hearken back to a simpler time than the hot dog. Biting into a frank is an instant portal to watching minor league baseball or running around the backyard. It’s summer, encased in a sausage, covered in ketchup and mustard. And while it’s not hard […]
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Bee local
However, we’re not talking about fish oil here. Who cares if it doesn’t cure allergies? It’s delicious. Much has been made of honey’s amazing curative powers, but once the hype and misinformation is filtered, what is left is a nutritious, all-natural source of sugar, amino acids and trace amounts of vitamins and minerals. In addition, […]
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Alcohol: A to Z in OKC
B is for Bloody Mary. Some believe this vodka and tomato elixir helps conquer hangovers. Some just believe in its deliciousness. If you’re in the mood, head to S & B’s new location on Ninth Street, just off Broadway. The Bloody Mary bar will provide all that you need. Try the Bloody Jerk. (It’s garnished […]
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Twin Peaks staff to become Santa’s Little Helpers
“Tis the season to give back to our guests,” said Meggie Miller, director of marketing, in a press release. “So we’re throwing a holiday costume party — Twin Peaks-style, of course!” Admission is free. The party coincides with the last leg of the chain’s holiday Man Card promotion. Admission is free. For more information, call […]
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Twin Peaks staff to become Santa’s Little Helpers
“Tis the season to give back to our guests,” said Meggie Miller, director of marketing, in a press release. “So we’re throwing a holiday costume party — Twin Peaks-style, of course!” Admission is free. The party coincides with the last leg of the chain’s holiday Man Card promotion. Admission is free. For more information, call […]
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Twin Peaks offers diners a different kind of Black Friday
Then celebrate Black Friday in a new way with an all-day event at Twin Peaks at 3109 W. Memorial. The Twin Peaks Girls of Oklahoma will bust out their best black lingerie for a “Real Black Friday” costume party. The party coincides with the launch of the chain’s Man Card promotion. Admission is free. For […]