by admin | Aug 4, 2025 | Cocktails, Drinks, Fine Dining, Food, Industry News, OKC Underground, Paseo
In 2023, Frida Southwest received a James Beard Award nomination for Outstanding Beverage Program, but it would be more accurate to say that under Kim Dansereau’s leadership, Frida’s bar program was recognized as one of the best in the country. Dansereau is no longer...
by Greg Horton | Jul 30, 2025 | Featured, Plaza District, Spirits
Lao Lao Gin, the newest product from Guthrie-based WanderFolk Spirits, is scheduled to hit the market in September. It’s the first gin of its kind in the U.S., and quite likely the world, and two local culinary industry geniuses are behind it, with some...
by Greg Horton | Jul 8, 2025 | Cocktails, Featured, OKC Underground
Julia McLish opened Barkeep Supply in Midtown seven years ago. July 7 was the anniversary. She started bartending in college, and loved it more than her degree program, so after several years working for Hal Smith Restaurants and Deep Fork Group, she took a chance on...
by Greg Horton | Jul 1, 2025 | Cocktails, Featured, Food
Not to be a contrarian, but the 4th of July in Oklahoma is only good for cooking out at about 3 a.m. We know you’re going to do it anyway, and we too will be eating a month’s supply of hotdogs and/or hamburgers – and yes, potato salad (Freedom!) – but for anyone...
by Greg Horton | Feb 17, 2025 | Cocktails, Drinks
The Pump turned ten in December last year, just about the time founding partner Hailey McDermid was announcing that the beloved Uptown 23rd spot would be closing. For a decade, the patio was a popular haunt for one of OKC’s most eclectic crowds. The tater tots...
by James Frazier | Dec 23, 2024 | Craft Beer, Drinks
We’ve made it to the end of another year. For many of us, this year has been a doozy. Breweries have been among the hardest-hit industries in Oklahoma. We’ve seen some great ones close their doors, and it’s sad to witness. The good news is that beer is still...
