Idaho singer/songwriter Eilen Jewell has quite a bit in common with the songstress of a very similar name. They both hail from less populated regions; both blend rock, pop, folk and country; and both made a go at busking to support themselves early in their careers. Jewell hasn’t written a hit as big as Jewel’s […]
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Ryan’s hope
Ryan Lindsey hasn’t been himself for almost two years. The local musician and songwriter has kept busy in the interim — jaunts with Starlight Mints and poppunk band Broncho have more than helped him fill the hours — but it’s apparently high time for an accidental and slightly premature comeback. “I’ve been working on my […]
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Eco booze
As “going green” becomes more and more popular in America, organic tequila, wine, vodkas and other drinks are finding a fan base with Oklahomans looking for a more planet-friendly martini. “Right now, sales of organic spirits are so-so, but people do buy it if they know about it,” said Kyle Lange, manager at Byron’s Liquor […]
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Feelin’ flexy?
The Earth Cafe and Deli 750 asp, Norman 573-5933 Going meatless is made easy at this Campus Corner spot, where a diverse menu caters to vegetarians and vegans (without forgetting the ominvores out there). The Earth boasts a menu that spells out the organic, fair trade and vegan finds, like pastries made with unrefined sugars […]
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Eat your green
Frequenting local establishments that support local farms and industry is an excellent way of reducing your carbon footprint while dining out. But a few restaurants in the metro have taken extra steps in the use of recycled or repurposed materials, or have made structural investments in their properties that will not only reduce their […]
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Gun advocate’s argument full of holes
Are mustard gas and hydrogen gas the same because they’re both gases? Are coal and a diamond the same because they’re both made of carbon? For that matter, you could say a gun is the same as a flower because they’re both made of atoms. The whole can be greater than the sum of its […]
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Italian nights
above Ali Essman samples the Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso Italian wine at Bellini’s. The acid levels are there to cut through fatty foods, rich sauces and spicy meats. Like the French, the Italians intended their red wines to be part of a meal, not just a sipper. Drink one with food, and a whole new world […]
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Revisiting 2010
CocoFlow 100 E. Main, Bricktown 524-9500 CocoFlow opened a chocolate studio on its second floor offering classes and parties in Bricktown. It is right above the retail spot. CocoFlow offers artisan chocolate, freshly made pastries and desserts. This is a perfect spot for an after-dinner dessert with coffee or hot tea. There is also a […]