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Letters to the Editor: Nov. 19, 2014
Forty-one states allow off-site shipping of wine from wineries. Oklahoma, of course, does not.
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OVAC, The Metro unite to strengthen arts a bottle of wine at a time
For the seventh year, LaVeryl Lower will host Refreshing the Palate, a wine tasting and auction that benefits local artists and Oklahoma Visual Artists Coalition (OVAC) at The Metro Wine Bar & Bistro, 6418 N. Western Ave.
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Wine + women: New sommeliers change status quo
In an industry dominated by men, Oklahoma women are committing to the arduous task of becoming sommeliers.
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Thirst for a Cause whets wine fans’ thirst for community service
Approximately three dozen wineries will be featured at the sixth annual Thirst for a Cause Wednesday, Sept. 10.
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The three critically acclaimed lines feature fruit from a selection of vineyards around California, including Hill’s home property, Broken Rock Vineyard, in Napa Valley.
The three critically acclaimed lines feature fruit from a selection of vineyards around California, including Hill’s home property, Broken Rock Vineyard, in Napa Valley.
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Beer and wine
Wines at Ludivine Photo by Mark Hancock For the committed red wine drinker, rosés are an excellent choice for spring and summer. Rosés have more body and more tannins than most whites but are still light enough to be warm weather-appropriate. Several new rosés are available in the metro this year, including a couple from […]
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Drinking al fresco
Drinks at O Bar Photo by Mark Hancock O Bar at Ambassador Hotel Midtown, 1200 N. Walker Ave., now has what is perhaps the very best rooftop view of downtown. O Bar is on the seventh floor of the Ambassador, and it has access to a rooftop on the west side of the building that […]
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Happenings the week of Feb. 3, 2014
FOOD Wine Tasting, featuring the Rhone wines of Kermit Lynch with specially chosen food pairings, Feb. 5. Bin 73, 7312 N. Western Ave., 843-0073, bin73.com. WED Chocolate Decadence 2014, chocolate treats from premier local restaurants and caterers, 6-8:30 p.m., Feb. 6. Hudson Essex Building, 825 N. Broadway Ave., 605-0831. THU Paint N’ Cheers, creative social […]
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Wine and fine
Twenty-five years later, LaVeryl Lower, The Metro’s owner, finally owns the building. The sale of the 22,000-square-foot facility was completed in time for a New Year’s celebration. Lower partnered with Ken Howell, co-owner of the Howell Gallery in the same facility, to purchase the building. The Metro has always been located at 6418 N. Western […]