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DEFEND AUSTRALIA! DRINK WINE

DEFEND AUSTRALIA! DRINK WINE
Aussie winemakers work to bust stereotypes of native wines By Greg Horton The new slogan is almost militaristic: Defend Australia! That’s the rallying cry for a new generation of winemakers in Australia who are working very hard to overcome the stereotypes associated with their native wines. No country benefitted more from

Iron Starr Gets Innovative with Barbecue

Iron Starr Gets Innovative with Barbecue By Greg Horton Barbecue is everywhere throughout the southwestern United States, and not the kind associated with the Carolinas, in which is too much vinegar and not enough smoky deliciousness. The tangy, smoky barbecue associated with Kansas City and Ft. Worth is replicated all over this part of the

CHEEVER’S – Southern Comfort Food with a Southwest Elegance

Behind one of Oklahoma City’s most popular restaurants lies a piece of Oklahoma City history. Cheever’s Café occupies a building that was once the family home of Oklahoma Belle Cunningham, the first baby born in the newly incorporated Oklahoma City. She would grow up and marry L.L. Cheever, and in 1938, the two would purchase the family home on Hudson Street.

Stella’s

Located right on the edge of Heritage Hills, Stella is an upscale casual restaurant where guests dine in jeans and tee shirts alongside couples dressed up for the ballet or symphony. “We want people to think of Stella as a neighborhood restaurant,” Tyler said. “I call it casual elegance. Just be comfortable. A meal is a social event shared with friends and family.”

Boulevard Steakhouse

Upon entering, the heavy wooden bar beckons. The mirrored backdrop reflects the crushed velvet upholstered booths in the background and the chandeliers project just the right amount of light. The ambience conjures up visions of The Rat Pack with drink in hand and laughter. Good times.