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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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Rice revelry

September is National Rice Month in the U.S. Rice is not native to this country, so why not celebrate it with food from countries that do it the best? By Jacob Threadgill with photo provided and Gazette / file Sheesh Mahal 4621 N. May Ave. 405-778-8469 The rice options are plentiful at Sheesh Mahal, and […]

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Best of OKC 2019: Food & Drink

Best local craft beer COOP Ale Works 4745 Council Heights Road Anthem Brewing Company, 908 SW Fourth St. Prairie Artisan Ales, 3 NE Eighth St. Stonecloud Brewing Co., 1012 NW First St., Suite 101 Vanessa House Beer Co., 118 NW Eighth St. Best cocktail Lunchbox Edna’s, 5137 Classen Circle Disco Nap, The Jones Assembly, 901 […]

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Nostalgia-proof

Tokyo Japanese Restaurant7516 N. Western Ave. 405-848-6733 What works:The sable nigiri is a standout, and the udon broth is equal parts sweet and savory. What needs work:The broth in ochazuke didn’t add much flavor. Tip:Try the sukiyaki, a traditional Japanese winter soup served November through March. The tinge of nostalgia can taint memories for better […]

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Devoted to dumplings

Dumplings at Dot Wo Garden Photo: Mark Hancock Chinese dumplings are often sold as street food and are a part of the food family of dim sum, small snacks to accompany tea. Perfect Chinese dumplings are waiting for you at Dot Wo Garden, 6161 N. May Ave. Pot stickers, named because they can stick to […]

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