It wasn’t so long ago when Oklahoma bartenders had to go to great lengths to tap into the nation’s ever-expanding array of specialty bitters, mixers and bar tools while also being stifled by the state’s strict and confusing blue laws. Barkeep Supply has stepped in to allow the metro’s more ambitious mixologists to explore more […]
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Kick-brass
Dirty Dozen Brass Band Celebrating its 30th birthday this year, Norman’s annual Jazz in June concert series showcases some of the best jazz and blues musicians in the country. The free event runs Thursday through Saturday. This year’s lineup includes: • bluesman Duke Robillard; • the Herb Alpert tribute band, A Taste of Herb; • […]
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Tusk’s task
Photo: Geoff L. Johnson Savannah, Ga., has proven to be something of a breeding ground for metal bands, giving rise to Kylesa, Baroness, Black Tusk and others in the past decade or so. You might think something is in the water. It’s actually in the air. “It’s just hot — really, really hot,” guitarist Andrew […]
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KD’s kitchen
When not shooting hoops, Durant plans to be on-site at his namesake restaurant. “I’m going to be visible in the restaurant, and try to spend as much of the time as I can there,” Durant said at the Oct. 30 groundbreaking. “If somebody has a complaint, I’m going to try to go back in the […]
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Smag 7: Matters of taste
Campus Corner Breakfast Deli 6240 S.E. 15th, Midwest City 737-3388In searching for the best for its customers, this Midwest City deli decided to expand recently and now stays open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Among its good values are the most-requested chicken salad sandwich, along with other cafe sandwiches and a good chicken tortilla […]
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Taste the world
Monty’s Gyro & Subs 1208 N. Eastern, Moore 799-1440 With the evocative fragrance of fresh herbs and lemons, Greek food is so healthy. And it’s ancient; Greeks were perfecting the Mediterranean food we love today thousands of years ago. In fact, ancient Greek poet Archestratus wrote the first cookbook in 320 B.C. At Monty’s, it’s […]
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Get a Taste
What works: The food is authentic and priced right. What needs work: The service could be streamlined — especially during the busy lunch period.The tip: The large menu means almost anyone can find something they’ll like. I don’t get to Midwest City all that much. Scratch that. I never get to Midwest City. But my […]
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At home with Mama
Mamaveca Mexican Restaurant 2551 Hemphill Drive, Norman 573-4003 Date Established: December 2007 Owner: William Chunga Kitchen Manager: Renato Victorio Food Style: Peruvian, Mexican Average Check: Lunch $8; Dinner $11 The tropical, exotic landscape of Peru feels worlds away from the tamed, mild plains of Central Oklahoma, yet you can find the littlest slice of South […]