Everyone knows about 420, but there’s a second, lesser holiday for the stoniest of stoners: 710. Taking place on July 10, the day is a celebration for concentrated cannabis, as 710 upside-down spells “oil.” The most common concentrate is the liquid that fills vape pens, a distilled form of the plant, but serious hash heads […]
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Cannabis cowboys
This month, Oklahoma sees its first homegrown cannabis championship. The inaugural Cowboy Cup is held at Tumbleweed Dance Hall, Lakeview and N. Country Club Road, in Stillwater, and organizers pledge it will be “Oklahoma’s premier cannabis championship, expo and harvest festival.” More than a dozen local musical acts, including Watermelon Slim, Taddy Porter, The Brothers […]
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Wholly molé
In Mexican Spanish, the term molé is derived from a Nahuatl word (an Uto-Aztecan language), molli, meaning “a sauce or mixture.” The word was used by the pre-Columbian indigenous peoples of Mexico to describe the sauces they made by pounding spices, dried chiles, seeds and nuts in oversized mortar bowls. Subsequently, the Spaniards brought to […]
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Kitchen creations
Hype is impressive. It gets people excited. For new restaurants, hype can be a godsend. They get customers. They get word-of-mouth advertising. They get known. But a godsend turns into a god-helpyou when the restaurant doesn’t live up to that hype. The word-of-mouth is a curse word. The customers go someplace else. So what is […]
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Holding out for a gyro
Basil Mediterranean Cafe is a friendly place. The staff takes the time to describe each dish and even makes recommendations based on your preferences. The restaurant is spacious and has a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. It’s set up almost like a fast-food joint, a look that is matched by its brisk service. It’s probably best […]
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Fancy a slice?
Listings and advertisements adorn the pages, tempting to satisfy any hunger pangs. No time is the wrong time of day or night for a slice, right? Finding gourmet pizza in Oklahoma City really isn’t difficult. Take Joey’s Pizzeria, 700 W. Sheridan, in downtown’s newly renovated Film Row. The restaurant recently moved from its former Classen […]
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Fancy feast
What works: The blackened salmon eggs Benedict was sumptuous, eggy goodness. What doesn’t: Usually, service is fine, but we counsel patience, as the staff is small. The tip: Fancy That is known for its lunches, but don’t skip the brunch and dinner, too. One recent Saturday morning, I was supposed to meet a journalist friend […]
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Slab slingers
Like many of the best barbecue joints, it’s not a fancy restaurant. You can walk from the gasoline station next door that it’s attached to without going outside. There are only a few tables, but the place is spotless. The staff is friendly and efficient. “God bless Tinker,” Scott Pearce, general manager, said one recent […]
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A shore thing
It’s safe to say that most people love dining by the water, especially Lake Hefner. Even in the winter, the Hefner Grill is a wow-worthy spot where one can relax and study the sunset. In the spring and summer, views of sailboats going by await at this easygoing, appealing place. On a recent Saturday night, […]