On Oct. 8, a team of creative and enthusiastic designers, photographers, videographers, models, makeup and hair artists, wardrobe stylists and props masters descended on The Paramount OKC, 701 W. Sheridan Ave., all for the purpose of shooting an Oklahoma Gazette Halloween cover unlike any other in our history. It came at a momentous time; having […]
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First Look: OSO brings forward-thinking taqueria concept to Paseo in late October
The newest restaurant addition to Paseo Arts District comes from the neighborhood’s most prominent restaurateurs, owner Shaun Fiaccone and chef Ryan Parrott (Picasso Café, The Other Room and upcoming Frida), who will introduce OSO at the end of October. Located at 603 NW 28th Street on the lower level of the new Pueblo development, OSO will […]
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OKG PHOTOS: Wine is no longer under wraps at Sprouts and other area supermarkets
For weeks prior to the new alcohol laws going into effect Monday, wine was displayed on shelves throughout the metro area. Sprouts Farmers Market posted signs on its shelves telling customers that they could browse, but purchases were not allowed until Oct. 1. But, sometimes people just don’t read or have bad impulse control, so […]
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OKG Photos: Carousel gets a fresh spin at Myriad Botanical Gardens
For people who grew up shopping and socializing at Crossroads Mall during its halcyon days, the carousel was a kids’ destination and a memorable focal point. After the mall’s decline and fall and subsequent but brief life as Plaza Mayor, the carousel that entertained thousands of children needed a new home. Thanks to a generous […]
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OKG Sneak Peek: Ned’s Starlite Lounge in NW OKC
Ned’s Starlite Lounge, 7301 N. May Ave., is set to open Sept. 24. Located in the former Nomad II location, the restaurant from veteran operator Ned Shadid (Ned’s Catering) focuses its menu on sandwiches,hamburgers, chicken-fried steak, and more. Appetizers of chicken wings and arancini will please diners along with its retro décor completed with gold wallpaper and lounge […]
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FIRST LOOK: Ludivine to relocate to high-profile NW 10th Street address
Work has started to relocate the ever-popular Ludivine restaurant a few blocks away, from its current location at 805 N Hudson Ave. to a more visible location on NW 10th Street which will directly front the new streetcar route when it starts to roll later this year. Proprietor Russ Johnson, who also operates R&J Supper […]
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Agave life
As we’re gearing up to celebrate Oklahoma Gazette’s OKC Margarita Week, it only makes sense to begin a discussion by taking a look at the drink’s main ingredient: tequila. Much like how true champagne can only come from the Champagne region of France, Mexican laws dictate that tequila must be made with at least 50 […]
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His work experience is mainly in “labor work, construction, roofing and painting.” He is a high school graduate who has a lifelong love of writing and of films. Powell recently published one of his stories, “Sasquatch,” online through bookcountry.com. Like any writer, certain works inspire him. “The writer I’m probably most influenced by is Stephen […]