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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: Tater time

February is designated Potato Lovers’ Month, and Feb. 2 is National Tater Tot day. Celebrate with seven unique interpretations of the humble potato. By Jacob Threadgill with provided and Gazette / file photos Chick N Beer 715 NW 23rd St. chicknbeerokc.com | 405-604-6995 The best dishes come with texture contrast. Chick N Beer’s signature kimchi […]

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Gazedibles: Celebrating ‘Murica

In honor of Independence Day, let’s take a look at seven dishes that trace their origins to the United States: chicken-fried steak, s’mores, chocolate chip cookies, meatloaf, gumbo, Buffalo wings and apple pie. These seven eateries will satisfy your craving to indulge in America. by Jacob Threadgill   | Photos Gazette / File and provided […]

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Like a rock

Brad Johnson, executive chef for the Hal Smith Restaurant Group, said the restaurant at Lake Hefner’s East Wharf will open with an updated, modern look. “We’ve made subtle changes to bring the look from 1999 to 2012,” he said. “Much will be the same. The bar is still in the center and the exhibition kitchen […]

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Bad day at Redrock

Fire destroyed much of Redrock Canyon Grill early this morning. Credit: Shannon Cornman Investigators are trying to determine if the fire originated from an electrical problem or lightning during overnight storms. Crews already are working on repairs to reopen the business; Redrock’s owners are hoping for a 90-day turnaround.

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BEST OF OKC: Restaurants

Best restaurant downtown: IGUANA MEXICAN GRILL 9 N.W. Ninth They had us at the chips and salsa, and apparently you, too. The colorful Iguana has been whipping up fantastic, Latin-inspired dishes (try the fish tacos!) and some seriously amazing margaritas for a couple of years now. But it’s the cool atmosphere that really makes this […]

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