by Greg Horton | May 9, 2026 | Coffee Shop, Industry News, Uncategorized
The recent sale of Elemental Coffee to Modern Environment founder Harvey Cobbs and his brother Clark brings one of the city’s favorite roasters back into the locally owned fold. Laura Massenat, the name most commonly associated with Elemental, started the...
by Greg Horton | Aug 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
Norman native Claire Hampton had a relatively brief stint as a bartender in OKC before making the jump to ownership when an opportunity arrived in the form of Good Times, the best little dive bar in OKC. Formerly Fat Dog, the Western Ave. space already had one of the...
by Greg Horton | Jun 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
We’re dropping episode 202 today, and it features a conversation with chef, restaurateur, educator, advocate, mother, and life-long NEOKC resident Chaya Pennington. At 47, her career in hospitality now spans 30 years, and she’s worked pretty much every...
by Greg Horton | Dec 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Christmas Eve is a busy night for area restaurants, at least for those that are open. The easy answers for Christmas Day diners not at home for the holiday have been hotel restaurants or Chinese food, but the night before offers far more variety. We’ve compiled a...
by Greg Horton | Sep 14, 2024 | East Asian, Featured, Plaza District, Uncategorized
Three-time James Beard nominee Chef Jeff Chanchaleune announced today that his new Plaza District concept will be called Bar Sen. Slated for a late fall or early winter open, the Lao noodle joint is adjacent to Ma Der Lao Kitchen, the restaurant that has provided...
