After a hedonistic week of eating Thanksgiving food, these seven restaurants will allow you to get on the right track before the next holiday. By Jacob Threadgill with photos provided and Gazette / file Flip’s Wine Bar & Trattoria 5801 N. Western Ave. flipswinebar.com | 405-843-1527 Do you want to eat out, but the idea […]
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Breakdancing Nutcracker
The Hip-Hop Nutcracker 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 and 2 and 5 p.m. Dec. 9 OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater 7777 S. May Ave. racedance.com 405-682-7579 $10-$20 Before she’s transported to the Land of Sweets, Clara spends Christmas Eve in a well-appointed parlor with her friends and extended family, decorating a luxurious […]
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Biscuit bout
Buttermilk | HunnyBunny Biscuit Co. Buttermilk 605 NW 28th St., Suite A buttermilkokc.com 405-605-6660 HunnyBunny Biscuit Co. 429 NW. 23rd St. hunnybunnybiscuitco.com 405-605-4395 What works:Buttermilk’s biscuit construction holds together, and HunnyBunny’s sweet biscuit options deliver. What needs work:HunnyBunny’s biscuit is too small for sandwiches. Tip:Stick with a sandwich at Buttermilk, and order something else at […]
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Vile thoughts
Kurt Vile 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5 The Jones Assembly 901 W. Sheridan Ave. thejonesassembly.com 405-212-2378 $26-$51 When Kurt Vile performs in Oklahoma City, concertgoers will have a chance to hear his songs in their ultimate form, whatever that means in that moment. “I think the purest way you can play music is live,” Vile said. […]
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Holiday haul
Small Works VIII 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays-Fridays through Dec. 23 The Depot Gallery 200 S. Jones Ave., Norman pasnorman.org 405-307-9320 Free Small Works VIII, an exhibit featuring new works from prominent Oklahoma artists and a perennial holiday favorite, makes art available to those in search of a heartfelt gift for the holidays. “We love that […]
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Tap dance
On Oct. 1, the game changed for Okla-homa breweries. Not only could they sell their full-strength beers in supermarkets and keep them cold at liquor stores, but the breweries’ taprooms could stay open until 2 a.m. and allow guests under age 21 to hang out while their parents sample the latest local beers. Fewer restrictions […]
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Crafty holidays
Deluxe Winter Market11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday Leadership Square 211 N. Robinson Ave. deluxeok.net Free Saturday, local artists, crafters and business owners will gather at the 10th annual Deluxe Winter Market in downtown Oklahoma City, where shoppers will have the chance to peruse handmade goods and support a vibrant creative community. The weekend following Thanksgiving is […]
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Growing dreams
On a quiet block on the western edge of downtown Oklahoma City, street artist Jeks stands atop a scissor lift, painstakingly filling in the wrinkles on Albert Einstein’s face with cans of spray paint. A door bursts open and out walks model Christy Mack with a group of girls wearing identical outfits, a photographer and […]
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Community grill
Ice Event Center and Grill1148 NE 36th St. 405-208-4240 What works:The catfish is delicately fried and well-seasoned. What needs work:It would be nice to see additional vegetable side dishes. Tip:Check out Jazz and Blues Mondays or live music Thursdays. Fried catfish and chicken wings are the reason Ice Event Center and Grill became successful, but […]
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Gazedibles: Festive sips
The weather outside might be frightful, but these drinks will be a delightful way to warm up this holiday season. By Jacob Threadgill | Photos Gazette / file and provided Ponyboy 423 NW 23rd St. ponyboyokc.com | 405-602-5985 Six new winter cocktails popped up on the Ponyboy menu recently — in addition to its new […]