Friday 24 May
OKG Newsletter
Greg Horton
Life of Pie
Love the divine desserts of Pie Junkie? It now has its own brick-and-mortar shop.
Food and Drink Features
Greg Horton
Pie Junkie got its start with a friendly competition for bragging rights.
Get crafty
The Oklahoma Craft Beer Festival has fun for all, even the designated drivers (alcohol-free, of course).
Food and Drink Features
Greg Horton
Oklahoma Craft Beer Festival
1-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Saturday
TapWerks Ale House & Cafe
121 E. Sheridan
oklahomacraftbeerfestival.com
319-9599
$20-$35
It's a blessing
Oklahoma’s Episcopal Diocese provides materials allowing for the blessing of same-sex unions.
News
Greg Horton
The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma last week published documents that allow for the blessing of same-sex unions in Oklahoma. Bishop Ed Konieczny said the materials — which include guidelines for clergy and an approved liturgy (order of service) — clearly state that the union is not a legally binding ceremony.
Tweet heat
A sharply worded message on social media from Oklahoma's House speaker to a college dean raises some eyebrows.
News
Greg Horton
A Twitter message by state House Speaker T.W. Shannon, R-Lawton, raised some hackles last month for suggesting cuts to higher education while also seeming to threaten the job of a college dean.
Bubbles and bouquets
Whether you know wine or just like to drink it, spring means new bubbles and blends.
Food and Drink Features
Greg Horton
Spring has arrived, meaning it’s time to change your drink orders from winter’s heavy reds to lighter, crisper wines.
Bloomin’ treats
Offering everything from bagels to whiskey cake, new restaurants spring up across the city.
Food and Drink Features
Greg Horton
Soon, everything will start blooming, awakening new in seemingly barren spaces.
Stick it
The ancient game of lacrosse finally catches on in Oklahoma, especially with youth.
Sports
Greg Horton
Six years ago, Scott Charles’ son came home from school and informed his father that he wanted to try a “new sport.”
Mane issue
The slaughter of horses and consumption of horse meat are at the center of a fierce legislative battle.
News
Greg Horton
Supporters and opponents of legislation to allow horse slaughter in Oklahoma agree on exactly one thing: Horses should not be slaughtered in Mexico.
Homeward bound
OKC’s chronically homeless population receives help from a nationwide campaign.
News
Greg Horton
The Oklahoma City-based Homeless Alliance has joined forces with a national campaign dubbed 100,000 Homes, which seeks to find shelter and medical care for the chronically homeless and medically vulnerable.
The sporting life
OKC star athletes plan to serve more than three-pointers and receptions.
Food and Drink Features
Greg Horton
Two high-profile athletes with Oklahoma ties are using their celebrity status as a launching pad for metro restaurants slated to open later this year.
Living with AIDS
Medical advances have helped the HIVpositive, bringing a new focus of care for the Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund.
News
Greg Horton
Red Tie Night
6 p.m. Saturday
Grand Ballroom, Cox Convention Center
1 Myriad Gardens
okaidscarefund.com
348-6600
$350-$15,000
Secret menus
Serious lovers of local food and drink now have a social club all to themselves.
Food and Drink Features
Greg Horton
A new club in the metro promises its members access to creative urban experiences at a network of participating locally owned restaurants and bars.
Through the grapevine
From California to French Bordeaux, the metro’s wine catalogue will give you something to talk about.
Food and Drink Features
Greg Horton
A new year brings new wines, and 2013 will see releases from well-known names and newcomers to Oklahoma. Some are available now, and others will be available by March.
Box it up
Food and Drink Features
Greg Horton
Custino’s Italian Kitchen has changed its name to The Taste Bud’s Diner, 2724 W. Britton. Owner Bud Elder said the name reflects the addition of an important new component.
