“Most people who have worked downtown remember The Lunch Box,” Elder said. “When I heard it was closed, I asked Ed Strawn, the owner and chef, to come help us out.” Strawn has taken over managing the back of house operations, including cooking. Elder said the experience Strawn brings already has brought additional quality and […]
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Saddle up
The newest and second beer in the Oklahoma City-based Mustang Brewing Company’s Saddlebag series: Imperial Court Stout. Brewmaster Gary Shellman said the beers hearken back to Russian imperial stouts. “The beers have traditionally been rich with dark chocolate and caramel flavors,” he said. “The Imperial Court Stout has all those qualities, and the raspberries add […]
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Warm your spirits
Warm Espresso at Stella Credit: Mark Hancock Joshua Strother, bartender at Ludivine, 805 N. Hudson, mixes a few warm cocktails, including his Chartreuse and Grey. Made with Plymouth gin, crème de cacao, Green Chartreuse (flamed), lemon juice and Earl Grey tea, the concoction tastes like a hot cup of tea on a cold evening, only […]
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Sky high
The brew debuted on New Year’s Eve at Grandad’s Bar, 317 N.W. 23rd. Brad Stumph, Black Mesa co-owner and partner, said the name is a tribute to Woody Guthrie. In “This Land Is Your Land,” the Oklahoma-born folk icon sings, “As I went walking that ribbon of highway and saw above me that endless skyway […]
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Chile outside
By: Mark Hancock Names like Frontera, Concha y Toro and Walnut Crest offered buyers drinkable wines at less than $10. While Chile remains a value-based market, new names are emerging and better-quality wines are now appearing on metro shelves and wine lists. Concha y Toro is probably the best known Chilean label. Along with secondary […]
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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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Helping the hungry
Whether the elves are on your shelves or cleverly disguised as everyday humans, they currently are out and about. The Edward Jones financial services firm has partnered with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma to collect canned food from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday as part of the third annual Santa’s Helpers Food Drive. […]
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Open Kitchen
The company, of which Paul is a co-founder and co-owner, has refurbished an old downtown building to house Kitchen No. 324, named for its address, 324 N. Robinson. The eatery is scheduled to open late this month. Historically, A Good Egg reimagines historic buildings as restaurants — Cheever’s and Red PrimeSteak, most notably — then […]
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Something brewing
The 1354 W. Sheridan property is a brewing cooperative currently housing Anthem, Redbud and Black Mesa. Eric Pennell, Mustang director of marketing and promotions, said the current tenants will remain. “Mustang has been on the side of the contract brewer,” he said. “We’re excited to help other brewers grow.” Mustang moved into a facility in […]
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Palate cleanser
Former NBA player Desmond Mason will be among the 20 local artists at the fifth annual Refreshing the Palate. Sponsored by The Metro Wine Bar & Bistro, the event features 20 wines. LaVeryl Lower, owner of The Metro, commissioned artists to create interpretations of the labels of the wines being served. The artwork is auctioned […]