Avanti Bar & Grill13509 Highland Park Blvd.avantibarandgrill.com254-5200It’s an upscale stop just outside the chaos that is Quail Springs Mall. If carbs are on the menu for the evening, Avanti offers Milanese chicken with artichoke hearts and olives over linguine, marinara and herbed ricotta and Parmesan. A bit lighter is the lemoncello artichoke chicken, a penne […]
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1, 2, Pizza23!
Justin Price with Bleu Burger pizza BY: Mark Hancock Why are foods always trying to be other foods? Pizza is the worst offender. Every pizza burger I’ve ever had is a cheeseburger with mozzarella, pepperoni and some marinara on top. Pizza tacos? Same thing in a shell. It tells you a lot about what people […]
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Drink me
Thirst Wine Merchants and 2012 Thirst for a Cause participating wineries Some of the world’s best wineries will be featured Sept. 18 in Oklahoma City at the seventh annual Thirst for a Cause. The event raises money to assist employees in the hospitality industry with medical costs and insurance. Tickets are $75 in advance and […]
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Hooked on a feeling
<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB” lang=”EN-GB”><span style=" mso-ansi-language:EN-GB” lang=”EN-GB”>Quick, picture somebody hanging from hooks. For some, that’s likely to conjure up grotesque images from a Hellraiser sequel. In actuality, however, body modification and suspension is an ancient art used to test the limits of human endurance. It’s an art that the crew of The Captain’s Sideshow proudly […]
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Viva la renaissance
A Date with Iris By: Shannon Cornman And it’s a chance to come out of winter’s hibernation mode. If you’d like a refresh to align with the new season, there are a few ways to accomplish that. I don’t know about you, but new seasons always prompt me to change my hair color. It’s fun […]
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Pig out
By: Mark Hancock From the name alone, you wouldn’t mistake Van’s Pig Stand for a kosher deli or Middle Eastern restaurant. But Oklahomans not in the know might not realize the place, which originally launched in Wewoka, is a bastion for barbecue. The Van clan has been hickory smoking ribs, pork and brisket in the […]
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Getting Smashed
“I wandered into a Smashburger in California for lunch a few years ago,” he said, “and I knew that I was going to invest in this company.” Klepper, who unveiled Oklahoma City’s first Smashburger in 2011, said he was won over by the food. The menu is surprisingly diverse for fast-food, including grilled chicken sandwiches, […]
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OKG7 resolution-worthy stops
Cafe Antigua1903 N. Classen Blvd.602-8984 If at all possible, get the special. It’s usually a creative collaboration of regular menu items and the day’s freshest ingredients. The cuisine is chiefly Guatemalan and the breakfast dishes are incredibly tasty. Expect migas-style eggs, fresh fruit, toast and Guatemalan oatmeal. If you’re in a hurry, grab a smoothie, […]
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Deluxe shopping
When you slap them together for an event, euphoria is within reach. Saturday marks the sixth show for the Deluxe Indie Craft Bazaar, which continues to grow and support the absolute best that Oklahoma artists have to offer. What is Deluxe Indie Craft Bazaar? Glad you asked. It’s a showcase of local creatives selling their […]
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Wheelin’ and dealin’
Not only are our brick-and-mortars abundant with treasures, but now the lovely creatives of our fair town have taken to the streets. You didn’t think food trucks would be the only ones having mobile fun, did you? With a forward-looking state of mind, Ashley Sellers isn’t just on a trend — she’s starting one. Her […]