One of Oklahoma City’s most anticipated restaurants — Osteria OKC — a partnership between local chef Jonathon Stranger and celebrity chef Fabio Viviani opened to the public Nov. 17 in Nichols Hills after months of delays that were no fault of the owners. Stranger and Viviani have known each other in passing for years, another […]
Top Chef
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Cooking lessons
Between running restaurants in Chicago and earning the title Top Chef Master on a hit Bravo TV show, North-west Classen High School graduate Rick Bayless has seen his fair share of surprises. He couldn’t, however, hide the shock and awe he experienced when walking into the family and consumer science class at Oklahoma Centennial Mid-High […]
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“We work with people’s homes, so it makes sense to get designers involved,” she said.
“We work with people’s homes, so it makes sense to get designers involved,” she said.
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A new steakhouse provides a view and great food
Chef Joshua Valentine is running the kitchen at The George at the top of the Founders Tower – the anticipation has been worth it.
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Valentine’s day
Photo: Bravo Media LLC Josh Valentine isn’t sure if he qualifies as a celebrity. When debating the title of a new program at Francis Tuttle’s School of Culinary Arts, Celebrity Chef Series was mentioned, as all of the chefs that are participating are household names in Oklahoma, especially among the foodies. Valentine charmed locals with […]
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Bravo Bayless
By: Shannon Cornman He noted that it was special because he was born there. When he exited the metro many years ago at the ripe age of 19, he made sure to pack his love of local with him. “I grew up in a barbecue restaurant. That’s sort of near and dear to my heart,” […]
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Take a Cab
Alex Kroblin, co-owner of Thirst Wine Merchants, which represents Lewis Cellars, recently poured Mason’s at The Metro, 6418 N. Western. It will be featured on owner LaVeryl Lower’s by-the-glass list. “This is only the third vintage of this wine, and it’s the first time we’ve had it in the state,” Kroblin said. The previous vintages […]
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Muay Thai Giant
I’m serious, even if the movie almost never is. Standing at nearly 7 feet tall, the bald Jones plays “loser laborer” Barney, who wins a trip to Thailand. No sooner is he there than he is drugged and robbed. He’s left with nothing — no money, no passport — but his pants. Although his hands […]