The Art of Food
Being at home all day isn’t easy, but movies and documentaries are a good way to get a taste of the wider world from the comfort of your couch. In the case of “STAGE: The Culinary Internship,” you’ll be watching…
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Sunday Twilight Concert Series will livestream from The Jones Assembly in June
Arts Council Oklahoma City recently announced it will live-stream its annual Twilight Concert Series from the stage of The Jones Assembly throughout June. The concert series typically runs throughout the summer at the Myriad Gardens. However, due to health safety…
Oklahoma Influencer Launches Daily News Podcast
As the upcoming presidential election draws near and the political climate heats up, something as simple as watching the news can be uncomfortable and alienating. Influencer Annie Bowles of Sugarfree Media is hoping to provide a friendlier way to…
Manufacturing Parity
Oklahoma breweries and wineries are not going to see additional revenue from home deliveries that would be granted to bars and restaurants under the provisions of SB1928, should Governor Stitt sign it. The bill, authored by Rep. Kevin Wallace…
Fun for the Whole Family: Living History in the Oklahoma Territory
Photo by Lori Duckworth/Oklahoma Tourism Looking for something fun to do with the family while still staying safe? Look no further than the first live drive-in theater in historic downtown Pawhuska, Oklahoma! This Saturday from 3 p.m. to 6…
Chef Homecoming
Chef Shelby Sieg, the local chef who famously beat Chef Bobby Flay on his own Food Network show, is “returning home” to the Plaza District. Sieg helped The Pritchard’s reputation as a wine bar with outstanding food before leaving to…
A 405 Guide to Who's Open and Who's Not
The information in the list is accurate as of May 29. If you are a restaurant or bar owner/manager, please contact us with details if you wish to be added to the list. A Good Egg Dining Group expects…
Lonely during quarantine? Why not adopt a pet!
Whether you’re alone at home or in need of some new company, now is the perfect time to find yourself a friend for life. With more and more pets being surrendered because of the pandemic, now is the perfect…
Crisis Concepts
Oklahoma City’s culinary landscape will definitely be different when the COVID-19 crisis subsides, and in ways no one can yet predict. We have already seen some permanent closings, but what has been most surprising, perhaps, is the restaurateurs who…
Everyday Heroes 405
During these trying times, our neighbors in the metro area are still performing kind and selfless acts to heal our community and unite us together. It might be the healthcare worker putting their life on the line or a…
5 Things You Need to Know About Masks
With quarantine in full swing, masks have become a staple item of clothing, with people all over the world covering their faces to prevent COVID-19 infection. Everyone’s trying to get their hands on a mask, but how good are…
Wine Online
Two local restaurants are teaming up with a popular Oregon winery for a virtual wine dinner in May. The event is both a display of cooperation in the midst of crisis and a test of technological innovation for the future.…
Graphic Design Internship
Position: Graphic Design Intern Reports to: Art Director Learn the ends and outs of magazine production and get practical experience along with some great samples for your portfolio. This is a great opportunity for a designer to see how…
Schedule a date night to spice up your shelter-at-home routine
While social distancing may be the rule for mingling with others we come in contact with, our lives behind closed doors is a different story. Couples are managing 24/7 togetherness – a recipe that even the most starry-eyed lovers…
5 Ways to Stay Safe at the Store
It can be overwhelming to prepare for the grocery store nowadays, especially with all the information out there about staying safe. Figuring what works and what doesn’t can be hard, which is why we’ve collected the most important things…
OSU Pete’s Pet Posse reinvents itself with virtual therapy
America’s dogs have grabbed the spotlight in a world turned upside down by COVID-19. They are becoming digital stars on social media and video conferencing applications such as Zoom, where canine voices and faces are becoming part of a new…
Keeping the faith
The phrase “socially distanced, but spiritually connected” has been making the rounds in in Oklahoma. For communities of faith, the concept is counterintuitive: community implies gathering. Given the government-issued safety directives, most faith communities have complied and canceled gatherings.…
Cresap Family Foundation and Oklahoma Restaurant Association
The Cresap Family Foundation in partnership with the Oklahoma Restaurant Association (ORA), announces the OKC Restaurant Employee Relief Fund. The Cresap Family Foundation has pledged a $100,000 matching challenge to kickstart the relief fund managed by the ORA’s Hospitality Foundation.…
Stories of Sunday in a Saturday World
Every year, Christians all over the world come together for a week in April in honor of an ancient, sacred story. This year is no exception, but it is quite different. Where normally worshipers would find comfort in crowded…
Senior Spotlight
405 Magazine is dedicating a section of our June 2020 issue to salute the Class of 2020. It's our way of saying congratulations on their accomplishments and for the positive impact they have had on their families, schools and communities. We are…
Small business, big heart
Clara Belle’s Restaurant is Nestled between a dental office and the old city hall in McLoud. If you didn’t know it was there, you might not notice it. The restaurant may be small, but that doesn’t stop owners Wayne and…
Restauranteurs’ nonprofit project opens door to feed medical professionals
photo provided by Good Egg Dining and Choate House For Easter dinner this week, medical professionals at three hospitals — the University of Oklahoma Medical Center, SSM St. Anthony Hospital and Mercy Hospital — will be the first diners…
Pizza with a side of gratitude
Oklahoma restaurateur David Attalla has fed hospital workers and senior citizens over the last two weeks as the metro area grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic. Attalla, who owns The Wedge pizza restaurants and the Drum Room in Oklahoma City…
Ronald McDonald House seeks help in providing meals
Ronald McDonald House Oklahoma City is looking to partner with local restaurants to prepare and deliver evening meals to their guests. Funding is available to pay for the meals, but occupants are unable to leave the lodging due to…
