In the recent past, my wife and I were callously poisoned by a local distribution center for a nationwide pizza chain. Surely, this was our comeuppance. We chose convenience over quality and paid a heavy, weekend-ruining toll. And we deserved this stern reprimand from the universe because it’s not like you can’t get good pizza […]
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Music explosion
Most bands never get the chance to meet their musical heroes. The dudes of Diarrhea Planet get to hang out with theirs on a near-daily basis. “Right when I started school in Nashville, I went out to a club and watched Jeff the Brotherhood play. It blew my mind,” guitarist Emmett Miller said. “I wanted […]
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Faves you crave
You knew it wasn’t going to be good when you ordered. You knew it wasn’t going to be good when you started shoveling it in your mouth. And you’ll remember how bad it was when you’re awake in the middle of the night with an intense need to visit the bathroom. Fast-food is the worst. […]
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Field of kitchens
You’re hungry for a win, sure, but you’re even hungrier for some food. Luckily, Oklahomans have plenty of passion for their teams and restaurant owners are no exception. That’s why you can sate your ravenous hunger and support your college team of choice at places like Hideaway Pizza (several metro locations). Founded in 1957, Hideaway […]
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Lucky 23
“We’ll have 23 toppings and 23 beers,” said owner Justin Price. “We’ll have eight taps, and six of those will be Oklahoma beers. We want to do as much local as possible.” In addition to local brews from Anthem, Coop Ale Works, Marshall and Mustang, Pizza 23 will have Angry Orchards Hard Cider on tap […]
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Jo dough
It’s a well-known fact that the David Bowie song “Fame” and the 1980s TV show of the same name were, at their respective hearts, about pizza. And why not? Pizza contains all the major food groups: bread, vegetables, cheese, spicy meats, red pepper flakes and more cheese. It’s a famously good combination. Which might be […]
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Pizza pyre
“The goal is four to six months,” said Hideaway spokesperson Janie Harris. “The adjustors have been in, so we can begin the cleanup, but we’re still waiting to hear from the structural engineers about how much will have to be rebuilt.” Nothing can be salvaged of the kitchen. The early morning fire, which was started […]
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Slice of variety
The Wedge: The Truffle Shuffle If pizzas were women, this is the one my wife would have ample reason to hate. Roasted chicken, cremini mushrooms, spinach, cheese and truffle oil make this a pie you’ll have trouble sharing (which is why you go on Mondays with a Keep It Local card, so you get two-for-one). […]
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OKG7 restaurants to take the kids
Hideaway Pizza 901 N. Broadway 796-7777 If you’ve never had the famous fried mushrooms ($6.95), you must start with those. They’re always served piping hot with some ranch. The pesto bruschetta ($6.95) is a delicious blend of tomatoes, onions, fresh basil and olive oil. If you mean business, attempt the Mob Boss pizza ($11.95-$20.65) with […]
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Smag 7: Heard of these guys?
JJ’s Alley212 E. Sheridan 605-4543 Most people heading into Bricktown can’t resist the opportunity to immerse themselves in a slice of pizza. Here’s the deal: Every Tuesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m., JJ’s gives away free pizza, and they are packing them in. People get whatever the chef is cooking that night, with toppers such […]