LIFE FOOD & DRINK Turkey and Thanksgiving are one in the same, right? It doesn’t matter what part of the turkey; it’s all delicious: breast, wing, thigh, testicle. No, really. Fried turkey testicles are a thing, and Henry Hudson’s Pub has them. The 4th annual Turkey Testical Festival features the aforementioned goodies, plus beer and […]
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Parrott talk
That kid is now popular Oklahoma City chef and restaurant consultant Ryan Parrott, who, at age 19, became the kitchen manager at Tommy’s Italian-American Grill in Northpark Mall and went on to create concepts and revitalize menus all over town. You know him but might not know you know him. You read about the restaurants […]
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A new Empire
Along with co-owner and chef Avery Cannon, Cope opened the newest restaurant in the district, Empire Slice House. The pizza joint hopes to blossom into a solid late-night dining option at 1734 NW 16th St. It is open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily, except Sundays, when it opens at 4 p.m. Cope and […]
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LIFE FOOD & DRINK With cooler temperatures comes warmer cuisine, yet nothing really says, “Warm me up,” like a hot bowl of chili. Taste a variety of homemade fare at The Chili Bowl, an annual fundraiser and cook-off supporting the University of Oklahoma School of Art & Art History. All types of chili are welcome, […]
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LETTERS
Who’s hungry? Each year, Gov. Mary Fallin sponsors a food bank drive asking state employees to contribute. The food collected is donated to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. On first consideration, this seems like a laudable effort. Every year, more Oklahomans suffer from hunger. Both the latest census and the Regional Food Bank have […]
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LIFE FOOD & DRINK Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is proud to invite muggles to a magical event set in a local wine cave. At 6 p.m on Wednesday, guests should arrive at Clauren Ridge Vineyard and Winery, 6000 W. Waterloo Rd. in Edmond, for dinner and wine. Guests are encouraged to dress as […]
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LIFE FOOD & DRINK It’s the season for trick-or-treating, holiday parties and countless candy bowls filled with sugary treats. Petra Lusche, nutritionist and food coach, presents a healthy option in the midst of the candy rush for kiddos 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday. Fit Kid Chefs is a mommy/daddy and me class for kids 6-18. Its […]
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Standing up for hope
Rickey and Joella Bell Photo by Mark Hancock Bell and his wife, Joella, often find themselves living on the streets of Oklahoma City, but they don’t ask for pity. The 11-year vet knows the mistakes he has made and is working to right his wrongs. “We all put ourselves in these positions, and we have […]
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LIFE FOOD & DRINK Who cut the cheese? Considering it’s the 37th annual celebration of cheese in Watonga, Okla., the answer is probably, “A lot of people.” Rebranded as the Watonga Cheese and Wine Festival (because who wants to eat cheese without sipping wine?), the event — 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday — promises Swiss, cheddar […]
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Hunger pains
Yet, even with all those credentials and a productive work history, she has a hard time making ends meet. At 75, Graham works part-time at Gold’s Gym Express, but that income plus her Social Security check still isn’t enough to pay rent and put food on the table. It’s her reality, but she doesn’t complain. […]