Editor’s note: This article is part of a series examining cannabis and cannabinoids in Oklahoma leading up to the June 26 medical marijuana referendum. For decades, the only reality Hector Najar knew was one with unrelenting back pain. The first time he felt any kind of relief from the degenerative disc disease and chronic arthritis […]
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Chefs’ Feast returns to OKC to raise money for Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
Participating restaurants include chef Back Door Barbecue, Big Truck Tacos, Pizzeria Gusto, Gages Steakhouse, Republic Gastropub and The Drake Seafood and Oysterette.
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Food Briefs: OK’sadilla!, Rococo and more
“It’s that central Texas, German-style barbecue, focusing on brisket and prime, all-natural meats,” Woodruff said.
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Plaza Mayor at the Crossroads celebrates Cinco de Mayo
OKC’s unique ties to Puebla, Mexico, make its Cinco de Mayo celebration extra special.
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Bite Size: 2-22-12
Need extra encouragement? Tomorrow, Nova is hosting a karaoke night with all tips from the singers benefiting Allied Arts. Buster’s at 5501 N. May. Reckless Kelly provided live music and Mustang Brewery sponsored a local beer tasting to go along with food and free games. Go try the mountain of nachos, Philly steak roll or […]
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Chefs di Domani
Chefs do not hatch from space eggs, although that’s not a bad idea for a movie. They are not sculpted from clay by the gods of Mount Flavor. They are mere mortals. They have to learn. They have to practice. Some of them do that at Chefs di Domani at Platt College Wednesday through Friday. […]
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Chew on this
With the unhealthy stuff out there, it’s important to avoid the “freshman 15.” When you don’t feel up to snuff from all that bad-for-your-belly food, the mind goes off track, and brains must be alert in a learning environment. To be able to make solid decisions, cope with a homesick roomie, and most of all […]
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Platt my plate, please
Platt College is partnering with Oklahoma Fit Kids Coalition to host a free event designed to give families an opportunity to learn just how to cook a healthy meal based on the USDA “My Plate” guidelines. The cooking class, which is no charge, is planned for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Platt College, […]
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Favorite indulgence? “Traveling. My wife, Ozzie, and I have been traveling lots. We have been to Europe and saw the South of France, Paris and Italy, and Stuttgart, Germany.” Children? “Daughter, Nina, who is a lawyer and graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and a son, Navid, at Columbia University in the […]
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People say you look like: “Brett Favre.” Best feature: “My sense of humor.” Good friend: “I am always there when someone needs something.” Favorite cut of meat: “I am a strip-steak guy.” Favorite indulgence: “I am a little bit of a clothes horse. At 5 foot 11 and 250 pounds, I am no skinny butt, […]