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Amanda Simcoe
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Two Chickens and a Prayer
On June 13th, an Oklahoma mother-daughter duo will fly to Chicago to receive a highly coveted award that, until now, has never been claimed by...
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Four Floors of Excellence
Chef Chris McKenna is no stranger to the Oklahoma City culinary scene. A native of Edmond, McKenna has turned out eye-catching and palate-pleasing dishes at...
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Tienda Guatemala
If you have never experienced authentic Guatemalan specialties, today is the day to make your way to Tenth and Virginia Avenue in OKC, to a...
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Back to Basics
For chef Kevin Lee, creating memorable meals is nothing new. During his 18 year career as a curator of culinary excellence, he has worked in...
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Naija Wife Kitchen
“The mission of Naija Wife Kitchen has always been to be a bridge in between the Nigerian and American cultures,” says Tahnee Francis, the Naija...
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From the Roots
Growing up in Apache made more than a small impact on chef Zach Hutton. Raised on a cattle farm on the Comanche/Caddo County line, Hutton...
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Oklahoma’s Prodigal Chef
Though he has lived in Los Angeles and Dallas and even made it into the top three of Bravo’s reality competition Top Chef, chef Joshua...
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Starting A New Chapter
“It’s a story about moving to another country, starting a new business, surviving the pandemic, rediscovery and adventure. What more could you ask from life?”...
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A Lifelong Calling
From the south of France to North May Avenue in Oklahoma City, the Buthion brothers are no strangers to the fine dining experience. For three...