Margarita Island & Cantina8135 N.W. 10thmargaritaislandokc.com603-2850 A fellow Gazetteer likes the libations of Margarita Island. Import and domestic beer and mixed drinks — frozen and on the rocks — abound. There’s a patio, smoking is allowed inside and you won’t want to miss the fire pit. Junior’s2601 Northwest Expresswayjuniorsokc.com848-5597 This iconic Oklahoma City haunt has […]
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Fashion Week is OK!
Since Alex Wehrley’s arrival in Oklahoma City, the host of KSBI Channel 52’s Oklahoma Live! has wasted no time getting involved with the community. That includes sitting on the board of Race Dance Company, taking an active role in Better Block OKC and now serving as emcee of Saturday night’s Oklahoma Fashion Week event. A […]
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OKG7 eats in Edmond
Flatire Burgers318 E. Ayers, Edmondflatireburgers.com359-2006 Start with the fried pickles or ranchero salsa and chips. As for the burgers, get creative with the Havana Burger, which comes with grilled ham, cheese, salami, pickles and chipotle mayo. Skipping meat? Try the portobello shroom burger. It has balsamic marinated portobello, sautéed spinach, tomato, onion and herbed goat […]
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Welcome, spring!
It’s time to celebrate in spite of your sneezing and over-the-counter allergy-medicated state. Spring means transformation and regeneration. It means wardrobe upheavals, the cleaning of home spaces, the rearranging of closets and the purchasing of new running shoes and workout gear appropriate for the burgeoning temps. Whether you’ve been hitting the pavement or the treadmill […]
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I feel pretty
Serendipity By: Mark Hancock People like to feel pretty. It’s just a fact of life. We all have our own ways of feeling pretty. For me, there is nothing better than slipping into a formal dress for an event that requires just a little bit more from the closet and the rarely used makeup items. […]
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OKG7 downtown delights
1889 Land Run Cafe1 N. Broadway235-2780 You can catch a piece of this menu from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day. Start your morning right with its breakfast buffet. For lunch, consider the weekly specials, only $10 a plate. You’ll most certainly want to save room for desserts like vanilla crème brûlée and molten […]
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OKG7 places to imbibe and dine
Royal Bavaria3401 S. Sooner, Mooreroyal-bavaria.com 799-7666 An authentic German restaurant that’s also a brewery sounds like a great idea, doesn’t it? That’s because it is. Duh. Check out its menu online for a ton of foods you can’t pronounce but will surely enjoy. Wash it all down with King’s Gold, a traditional Munich lager, or […]
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OKG7 smooth[ie] operators
Nutrition Revolution9101 S. Western214-478-2247 “Tastes like you are cheating” is the aptly worded slogan for this smoothie and tea bar. Not only does it offer $1 off its menu during happy hour, but you can take part in the Fit Club, which hosts various activities throughout the week to help get those calories burning. Tao […]
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The local bug
To be fair, since Mother Nature can’t decide whether it’s winter or early spring, I’ve been considerably drugged on over-the-counter allergy meds. The adage is true: Misery loves company. Which leads me to our regularly scheduled bit in which I make a case for you to shop local. It’s not hard at all, given the […]
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OKG7 sushi stops
The Sushi Bar1201 N.W. 178th, Edmond285-8484 For dinner, start with the crab cakes, served with sesame dressing and avocado relish. As for the rolls, try the Old Fashioned: tempura sweet potatoes with avocados and a sour cream and onion sauce. Another must-try is the OMG — tempura shrimp, salmon, crab, avocado, cucumber and fried stuffed […]