Elemental Coffee 815 N. Hudson Ave. elementalcoffee.com 405-633-1703 Elemental Coffee first began roasting coffee in OKC in 2008, and its Midtown cafe started serving breakfast, lunch and pastries in 2011. Satisfy your brunch craving with chilaquiles: house-made corn tortilla chips cooked in red chili sauce, fried egg, sour cream, onions, queso fresco and cilantro. A […]
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Best of OKC 2020: Food & Drink
Best local craft brewer COOP Ale Works 4745 Council Heights Road Angry Scotsman Brewing, 704 W Reno Ave. Bricktown Brewery, several metro locations Stonecloud Brewing Co., 1012 NW First St., Suite 101 Vanessa House Beer Co., 118 NW Eighth St. Best local tap room Prairie Artisan Ales 3 NE 8th St. Angry Scotsman Brewing, 704 […]
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Best of OKC 2020: Cannabis
Best dispensary Fire Leaf Dispensary several metro locations You don’t need us to tell you there are literally hundreds of cannabis dispensaries all over town, often several on the same corner. Yet, Fire Leaf has managed to distinguish itself and repeats as Best Dispensary after winning in last year’s debut for this category. One […]
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Best of OKC 2020: Life & Wellness
Best place to volunteer Oklahoma Humane Society two metro locations Infant Crisis Services, 4224 N. Lincoln Blvd. Mutt Misfits Animal Rescue Society Oliver and Friends Farm Animal Sanctuary, 20217 N. Indian Meridian, Luther Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, 3355 S. Purdue Ave. Best nonprofit Oklahoma Humane Society two metro locations One of the unforeseen positive […]
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Gazedibles: Fall favorites
Fall is just around the corner, which means that it will actually start to cool down. By embracing seasonal ingredients like squash and heavier items, we can all enjoy watching the leaves change with full stomachs. By Jacob Threadgill with provided photos Kitchen No. 324324 N. Robinson Ave. kitchen324.com | 405-763-5911 The poached pear salad […]
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Tribute hotel
The Ellison Hotel, set to open in 2021, will stand in The Triangle at Classen Curve and work in partnership with Ralph Ellison Foundation. It will mark Marriott International’s first foray into Oklahoma under its Tribute Portfolio brand, which focuses on independent boutique hotels “rooted in their local community.” The 75,000 square-foot hotel will house […]
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Unpredictable pizza
Pizza Planet 1621 N. May Ave. pizzaplanetokc.com 405-778-8850 What works: The melted cheese and crispy pasta edges from the oven bake were fun. What needs work: The restaurant has a long wait time and inconsistent hours. Tip: Make sure it’s actually open because advertised business hours appear to be a suggestion. I ate a pretty […]
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PRIDE Gazedibles: Prideful eats
In honor of Pride Week in Oklahoma City, we’re highlighting restaurants that are offering something special for Pride Month or that go out of their way to make sure everyone feels comfortable with menu selection, service and location. By Jacob Threadgill with Gazette / file and provided photos Good Times 1234 N. Western Ave. facebook.com/goodtimesok […]
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Gazedibles: Bold Benedicts
Eggs Benedict traces its origins to the request of a Wall Street broker at New York City’s famous Waldorf Astoria hotel in the late 19th century. A lot has changed for this traditional brunch staple, and these seven restaurants offer their take on a classic. By Jacob Threadgill with photos provided and Gazette / file […]
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ALCOHOLMANAC Gazedibles: All seasons
We are in a weird season in Oklahoma right now when it can be both warm and cold in the same week. We have you covered with seasonal drinks that can hit the spot, depending on the temperature outside. By Jacob Threadgill with photos by Alexa Ace and provided Barkeep Supply 1121 N. Walker Ave. […]