Holiday on Broadway White Christmas: The Musical7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday Sooner Theatre101 E. Main, Norman soonertheatre.org 321-9600 $15-$23 Adapted from the beloved 1954 film starring Bing Crosby, this musical finds war veterans Bob and Phil singing and dancing their way after showbiz sisters Betty and Judy. The quartet ends up at a Vermont […]
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OKG7 places where the soup is on
Forward Foods5123 N. Westernforwardfoods.com879-9937 Fresh-made soup on the daily is what you’ll find at this quaint shop. Organic cream of tomato, heirloom bean chili and the soup o’ the day are just a few of the options for lunch. On the side, grab a quiche or ready-made sandwiches. Don’t neglect the cheese counter. Saturn Grill6432 […]
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OKG7 spots to eat between shopping
Sweis Pita Bakery2115 N. May943-8923 May Avenue boasts a collection of fantastic shopping and delicious food. Among its gems is Sweis Bakery, serving all the things one might need for a traditional Mediterranean feast. There’s a lunch special that includes a fresh gyro, a gyro salad and house-made pita bread and chips. Make sure to […]
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OKG7 spots open on Thanksgiving
Deep Fork Grill5418 N. Westerndeepforkgrill.com848-7678 Deep Fork has your Turkey Day covered for lunch and/or dinner. There will be a traditional Thanksgiving menu, complete with turkey and stuffing, as well as staple items off the regular menu. Expect to see the filet, strip and cedar-plank salmon. Reservations strongly encouraged; the restaurant already is filling up. […]
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Very dirty Santa
Once you’ve whittled down the pile and sent the proper regrets, the focus then turns to those parties you can attend. Some are ugly sweater parties or have other themes. Maybe you’ve got a gala or soiree that requires cocktail wear. Most certainly, however, aside from the dips and the fudge and the dresses, you’re […]
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OKG7 veggie-heavy eats
Pho Kim Long1121 N.W. 23rd528-8826 If you’ve been searching for hearty veggie-only pho, not just a few carrots and pieces of corn, then your pursuit can end here (unfortunately, the broth is still meat-based). It’s no wimpy dish. Enjoy the lightly browned tofu, baby corn, carrots, sprouts, fresh jalapeños and parsley. It’s plenty for two, […]
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‘Glory’ be
Spending hours glued to the TV watching Travel Channel’s Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations isn’t difficult to do. On the show, chef and jet-setter Bourdain whisks himself and his crew around the globe to explore local culture and cuisine. From Beirut to south Florida, he has a true wanderer’s heart. “I’m pretty sure I could sit […]
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OKG7 new spots to stop
Harrison’s Chicken House 204 E. Oklahoma, Guthrie 260-7692 Have you ever had fried chicken that looks simultaneously like a work of art and a heap of southern goodness? If the answer is no, and you have no aversion to fried green tomatoes, then you’ve got no legitimate reason not to check out Harrison’s Chicken House. […]
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OKG7 Gazette staff picks
Sweet Basil 211 W. Main, Norman 217-8424 One of our accounting gurus has run all the numbers, and for her, Sweet Basil just adds up. “I love, love, love Sweet Basil in Norman,” she said. “It’s not just because it has the best Massaman curry and pineapple fried rice in the world, but because the […]
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Loving local
We parlayed that into a conversation about local artists, writers, dancers and musicians. Discussions like this remind me that the local arts and food scenes are doin’ just fine. Another area that shouldn’t be neglected is local shopping. Now, I know we’re all guilty of ordering things online because of convenience. Just for a second, […]