Now it will pay. The company agreed to refund more than $36,000 to the state after an investigation “found the company overcharged state entities,” NewsOK.com reported. The investigation found that Sysco charged different prices to several state facilities and departments, including the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, county jails, juvenile centers and hospitals. Now, hey, […]
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LIFE
The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma will hold its 27th annual Chef’s Feast, “Step Right Up to Fight Hunger,” to support Food for Kids programs. Chefs from 25 of the metro’s best restaurants will offer guests samples of gourmet, circus-themed foods like cotton candy and popcorn with bacon. A selection of fine wines and spirits […]
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Nice curves
Glimcher Realty Trust reported the $51.8 million buy of Classen Curve, The Triangle at Classen Curve and Nichols Hills Plaza on March 3. The purchase plan first was announced in Glimcher’s fourth quarter and fiscal year 2013 results released in February. The sale is the latest move in an effort by the energy company to […]
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Hungry? Get in line
At least that’s the perception a lot of folks are getting since House members voted to slice $40 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Commonly known as food stamps, the SNAP decision by the GOP-controlled House would cause 3.8 million people to lose benefits while another 850,000 people would have their assistance reduced. […]
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Open Prairie
John McBryde at Prairie Thunder By: Shannon Cornman Artisans of a midtown bakery will participate in their first international open house Saturday with hourly bread and pastry demonstrations, as well as free tastings. As a member of the Bread Bakers Guild of America, Prairie Thunder Baking Company, 1114 Classen Drive, invites audiences to see how […]
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Sunny with a side of yum
S&B By: Shannon Cornman CheeseburgersThis American classic — hot, juicy and thoroughly delicious — can really hit the spot. Grab ’em at a metro location of S&B’s Burger Joint or Irma’s Burger Shack. Hot dogsIt’s sort of like a sandwich, only longer. And it’s mighty tasty when it’s grilled. And you can’t make it through […]
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Cheese, please!
It’s a little overwhelming to peruse a case with hundreds of cheeses. How does one pick? How does one serve it, cook with it or pair it with wine or beer? Where to begin? Easy: One bite at a time. Forward Foods hosts cheese classes at its Oklahoma City store at 5123 N. Western. But […]
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Cheese, please!
It’s a little overwhelming to peruse a case with hundreds of cheeses. How does one pick? How does one serve it, cook with it or pair it with wine or beer? Where to begin? Easy: One bite at a time. Forward Foods hosts cheese classes at its Oklahoma City store at 5123 N. Western. But […]
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Bite Size: 10-5-11
O’CONNELL’S PUB GOES GREENIn Norman, where people eat, sleep and breathe football, one Campus Corner restaurant is taking steps to make game-day eating just a little greener. O’Connell’s Pub and Grill, 769 Asp, introduced its new 100 percent “compostable,” FDA-approved food service tray. The sturdy new tray is made from plant fiber and offers all […]
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Organic Oklahoma
Fresh food, all-natural meats and produce grown by Oklahoma farmers are about to get a wider audience, thanks to three big venues coming to the metro. Edmond will be home to a “one-of-a-kind” market at the southwest corner of Kelly Avenue and Covell Road: Uptown Grocery, a 50,000-square-foot organic grocery store. Uptown Grocery is a […]