JaNae Williams
The Oklahoman
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Corndogs for dessert? OKC's The Jones Assembly is offering unique takes on sweet treats
After a months long collaboration with Isabel Daniels, The Jones Assembly has a new dessert menu that mixes mind games with traditional favorites. → Read More
Spring is bringing wild onion dinners to Oklahoma — here are 10 events to experience the Indigenous meal
From February to April, wild onions are dug up, cleaned and cooked as part of meals used frequently as church fundraisers. Check out these 10. → Read More
From Asian to Mexican to African, find global ingredients at these OKC grocery stores
There are more than two dozen international markets in the OKC metro with groceries from Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Mexico. → Read More
Midtown OKC's '10 Buck Lunch Week' is Feb. 20-24: Visit these 19 restaurants for deals
Nineteen restaurants across Midtown Oklahoma City will offer $10 lunch specials, including food and a drink, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Feb. 20-24. → Read More
6 ways to celebrate Mardi Gras with food and events in the Oklahoma City metro
From King cake and drinks to parades and jazz, there are plenty of ways to channel Carnival season Big Easy style across the Oklahoma City metro. → Read More
Tourism promises transparency in state park restaurant bid process in wake of Swadley's
The Tourism Department will soon issue an RFP seeking bids from parties interested in running restaurants at six of its state parks. → Read More
Find out what black ice cream tastes like at Boom Town Creamery and Eastside Pizza
Boom Town Creamery and Eastside Pizza House have created a one-of-a-kind black ice cream just in time for Eastside's one year anniversary. → Read More
Winging it for Super Bowl food? 4 places you can place your chicken wing order in Oklahoma
Ready to order a large amount of chicken wings for Super Bowl Sunday? We found four Oklahoma City metro area restaurants ready to help. → Read More
From candy and cakes to blossoms, here are Oklahoma City hot spots for Valentine's Day gifts
Whether your sweetheart has a sweet tooth or prefers flowers, here are several local spots to find gifts from the heart. → Read More
Sip and snack your way through February food and drink days
From breakfast for humans to snacks for your four-legged pals, here are where and when to celebrate national food and drink days in Oklahoma. → Read More
Reba's Place echoes the charm, hospitality of the country star it's named for
Open daily, Reba's Place, 301 E Court Street in downtown Atoka, brings three stories of country-inspired charm, food from scratch and family memories. → Read More
'That's egg-cessive': Why are egg prices so high and how is it impacting OKC businesses?
The rising cost of this kitchen item is having an effect on grocers, restaurants, households and bird producers throughout the state. → Read More
After Swadley's debacle, Oklahoma Tourism is seeking new state park restaurant operators
After issues with Swadley's left restaurants closed, Tourism announced it would search for new parties or suppliers interested in providing services. → Read More
Oklahomans ready to celebrate Tet, Lunar New Year 2023 with food and customs
In Oklahoma City, where many of the city's Asian residents are Vietnamese, the most commonly observed celebration is Tet, short for Tet Nguyen Dan. → Read More
Lunar New Year 2023: Your guide to celebrating the Year of the Rabbit across Oklahoma City
The Chinese zodiac marks 2023 as the Year of the Rabbit. From food to an OKC Thunder game, here's how and where to celebrate Tet or Lunar New Year. → Read More
Three ideas to try if you’re eating healthier in 2023, plus restaurant recommendations
Here are three simple choices you can make in 2023 for healthier eating. Eating out? Here are some restaurants that have vegan and whole food options. → Read More
Chick-fil-a announces opening date for newest OKC location
The Oklahoma City metro will be home to more than 28 Chick-fil-A franchises when the newest location, 1409 NW Expressway, opens Jan. 5. → Read More
From pizza to Peking duck: Celebrate January's food and drink 'holidays' in Oklahoma City
January is both National Meat and National Soup month and there are other great opportunities to take part in among the months food "holidays." → Read More
Looking for a NYE dinner experience? Here's 5 options in the metro.
Most restaurants stay open on New Year's Eve, but a few local spots are planning special dinner menus just for ringing in the new year. → Read More
No ordinary Christmas: Four alternatives to a traditional holiday dinner
This year, why not make new Christmas dinner traditions that don't raise your stress levels? → Read More