Shhh. About a mile east of the University of Oklahoma campus, the home of Alan and Jana Moring perches on the east bank of Bishop Creek, nestled under a hushed canopy of trees. Alan Moring, a staff architect for…
Squash bugs start appearing on farms during squash season; humans want squash year-round. Squash bugs are consumerists, of a sort, but they at least are aware of seasonality. Two factors have contributed to our collective loss of awareness regarding…
“I think it’s a dated thing – like very 2018 – to say, ‘I’m a whiskey guy,’” said Will Groves, sales manager at Allegheny Distilling Company. “Customers are more open-minded now, and we’re seeing increases in every market where…
Cocktails-to-go are now legal in Oklahoma. The provisions of HB 2122 went into effect after midnight last night, meaning bars and restaurants in the state can sell to-go cocktails to customers under certain conditions. The law specifically provides for the sale…
Sad news: Barrios has taken its phenomenal mushroom tamales off the menu. On the bright side, once we heard, we went looking for more great options around the metro. Introduced to American diners by San Antonio’s famous Chili Queens…
The official and legal start date for Oklahoma’s new cocktails-to-go law is Wednesday, Aug. 25. While the general public has been excited about the change, restaurants -- still reeling from COVID issues as the delta variant marches across the…
Denilson Mazariegos walked into Ned’s Starlite Lounge in September 2018 and said, “I want a job.” “We were about two and a half weeks from opening,” Ned Shadid, Jr., said. “I told him, ‘Everyone wants a job.’” As it…
Summer beers, ideally speaking, are lighter in style, easier to drink and refreshing. Summer isn’t the time to challenge our taste buds with Bourbon barrels and smoke, after all. We’ve collected some of the beers we’ll be drinking this…
Gordon Ramsay aside, the UK isn’t necessarily famous for its cuisine, and a long-running stereotype (the French are probably at least partially to blame) is that its food is just bland and uninteresting. In fact, Ramsay’s home country of…
For more than 30 years, Lavonna “Shorty” Koger hasn’t just been working in a male-dominated field – she’s been busting up perceptions in the Marlboro Man’s world. Located at 1007 S. Agnew Ave. in Stockyards City, Koger runs the…
By the time August rolls around, many of us are growing weary of trying to stay cool while looking good as we endure Oklahoma’s scorching heat, wind and humidity. Perhaps the best strategy for weathering another hot month is…
One doesn’t need much of an excuse for a nice cocktail at the end of the day. However, the August heat, and how to deal with it, might be a good one. A tall glass of water – be…
If you haven’t heard of The Flower Truck OKC, you’re missing out. The brainchild of Randal Marsh that came into being as a result of the pandemic, the company quickly became a popular point of interest in Oklahoma City.…
It boggles the mind and pains the stomach, but there was no pizza in Oklahoma City as recently as the end of World War II. Jack “Sussy” Sussman, a businessman and gambler with his hands in some shady operations,…
When you enter Cindy and Lance Ruffel’s home, you can see right through it. The glass wall separating the living room and backyard perfectly frames a firepit, pool and several large sandstone boulders, stacked high in the landscaping and…
The word “stories” is heard often when tribal chiefs talk about the soon-to-open First Americans Museum (FAM). “Through this museum, we carry forward our stories and culture for the benefit of all Americans, today and in the future,” said…
Some of his earliest and best memories are of exploring junk shops and antique stores – highbrow and low – with his grandmother. “She taught me the value of craftsmanship, the love of older things,” said Chip Fudge. It’s…
Sergio Gil came to Oklahoma on vacation in 1985. “She brought me,” he says, gesturing at Eva, his wife of 40 years and mother of their five children. “She brought me back in 1988, and my father-in-law said I…
Browse the home images Sarisa Munoz has posted on her Instagram page, @IndigoLeopardHome, and you’ll be shocked to learn she ever decorated in neutrals. Turquoise, sunny yellow, fire-engine red, coral, navy and emerald green flow, surprisingly seamless, from room…
Mamoii Ali finds a sense of belonging in Oklahoma City’s increasingly diverse culture through sharing the ancient art of henna tattooing – a skill that has been passed down through her family as a cultural marker. Ethnically Indian and…
My love for lemons, limes and oranges has no bounds, especially when it comes to entertaining. A table set with colorful fruit, especially citrus, is easy, economical and eye-catching. Truth be told, I also love having a bowl of…
The simplicity of the classic margarita is such that, in theory, any decent bar can make one, and good bars can zhuzh them up with premium ingredients or spirit variations such as Mezcal. With only three required ingredients –…
Fashion remains an excellent way to convey a certain mood or attitude. When it comes to clothing with Latin influences and flair, that feeling is often sultry or sizzling and definitely fun. Many of this season’s trends can be…
Exhibits Development Group had two world-class exhibits – “The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Experience” and “The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes” – with nowhere to go. At a time when hands-on exhibitions were not happening due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
