LIFE FOOD & DRINK When it comes to holiday cuisine, sliced brisket and hot links are the first things that come to mind, right? If not, they will after Bedlam Bar-B-Q’s Bedlam Band Night and Christmas Cheer, featuring acoustic guitar duo Blake Lennon & Derek Harris. S’mores and hot chocolate will also be served outside […]
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Pollo outlet
Depending on who you trust, El Pollo Chulo could have several meanings. Google decided it means “The Pimp Chicken,” and if I’m being completely honest, this is the definition I want to believe is true. El Pollo Chulo (5805 NW 50th St.), strutting down the street. Fancy feather-fur coat. Chicken cane. Hens all over the […]
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Noble nosh
But time heals all wounds, including whatever gum-gouging went on before. I found my way back to Samurai with a sushi-loving friend and ordered too much for two people to eat (we ate it all) and decided I wanted to go back. It may take time for restaurants to find their feet, unfortunately, and those […]
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Louie Louie
The place was close to capacity, but it wasn’t a mob scene. The volume was lively, but not annoying. No one appeared to be three sheets to the wind, and there was plenty of staff to handle all aspects of the business. An overabundance of big-screen TVs all tuned to the same channel made for […]
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LIFE FOOD & DRINK What is brown, square-shaped and tastes delicious? (Hint: look right.) The Edmond Historical Society presents their fifth annual Gingerbread House Contest for children 5 and older. Bring your house to the Edmond Historical Society & Museum between the dates of December 10-13 to be eligible for a chance to win prizes. […]
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LIFE FOOD & DRINK The Melting Pot will host a charity night benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, featuring local patients and their family members sharing their personal stories and gratitude. A four-course fondue meal will be served for $45 per person with an optional wine flight for $30. According to a news release, The […]
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Rule Britannia
Even if you’re not a gambler — or “gamer,” as the industry prefers — visiting is a lively experience. It’s not a James Bond-style casino with people in tuxedos and evening gowns, but on any given day, you will discover a highly diverse set of patrons. The enormous place is well-lit and clean, with well-appointed […]
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Drum right
No one is disputing that Eischen’s Bar has good fried chicken. Some people love driving out to Okarche, fighting for a table and trying to get a waitress’ attention. But in Oklahoma City, just a short drive from Interstate 44, you can find The Drum Room, 4309 N. Western Ave., a rock ’n’ roll fried […]
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Tango steps
For the first time, however, the meal will be served at the WestTown day shelter. Haley Phelps, day shelter manager, said the organization was happy to partner with Turkey Tango as a way to offer a holiday meal to their clients. “We’ve built a relationship with our guests over the years, and we wanted to […]
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Feeding needs
Tyler Geohagan, Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Indeed, families who live below the poverty line find it hard to make ends meet. Feeding America estimates 1 in 6 Oklahomans struggle with hunger. That’s where Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Fresh Food Mobile Pantry steps in to offer healthy alternatives. Mobile Pantry is a pilot program […]