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This Oklahoma Bakery-Style Café Is All About Legendary Cheesecake
There is a small bakery in Bethany, Oklahoma, where cheesecake is taken very seriously, and the people who visit once tend to plan their return before they even finish their first slice. The menu reads like a dessert lover’s wishlist, with flavors ranging from classic strawberry to peach cobbler-topped creations that somehow make perfect sense.
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Othello’s in Norman, Oklahoma: Meet the Chef
We sat down with Executive Chef Tammy Weiss of Othello’s Italian Restaurant in Norman, Oklahoma. Othello’s has stood on Campus Corner since 1977, when Pasqual Benso opened the cozy Italian spot that became a Norman institution. Celebrated for authentic family recipes, wallet-friendly prices, and the storied “Table of Truth” popularized by OU coach Barry Switzer, it’s a local favorite. In 2000 Othello’s expanded to Downtown Edmond, bringing those original recipes to a historic building that once housed the town’s first hospital and a movie theater—an apt setting for the restaurant’s second home.
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Oklahoma singer-songwriter Dale Simpson shares music shaped by roots and family
PRYOR, Okla. - Dale Simpson has spent the past 20 years doing what he loves most—making music that helps people feel seen. A lifelong Oklahoman now based in Pryor, Simpson is a singer-songwriter who says the greatest reward of being a musician is the ability to express himself while giving others something they can relate to.
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These Fall-Off-the-Bone Ribs Are Hiding in Plain Sight in Oklahoma
There is a barbecue spot tucked along a stretch of road in southern Oklahoma that people drive hours out of their way just to visit, and once you taste the food, you will completely understand why. The ribs here have a bark that crackles, the brisket melts on your tongue, and the smell alone is enough to stop you in your tracks.
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This Unique Oklahoma Restaurant Is Set Inside a Classic Train Car
Most restaurants give you four walls and a menu, but only one in Oklahoma lets you dine inside a piece of railroad history that once carried passengers across the country. This isn’t some theme park replica or modern building dressed up with train decor. The dining room is an...
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Norman Music Festival announces 2026 headliners for 18th annual event
Norman Music Festival announced the headliners for its 18th annual event Tuesday morning. In an Instagram post, Norman Music Festival announced 18 headliners for the three-day event, held April 23-25 on Main Street across four outdoor stages and about a dozen partner venues. The event has brought in thousands of...
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Mexican restaurant Uncle Julio's to open at waterfront property left vacant for nearly 20 years
Uncle Julio’s Mexican from Scratch restaurant is coming to Norman in August, according to Sun Holdings director of marketing and innovation Dani Perales, who confirmed the plans in an email to OU Daily Thursday. Perales did not confirm the specific location of the restaurant, but an Uncle Julio’s sign...
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This Oklahoma Landmark Is a Laugh-Out-Loud Tribute to a Holiday Movie Favorite
There is a giant leg wearing a fishnet stocking rising 50 feet into the Oklahoma sky, and yes, it is exactly what you think it is. Fans of the beloved holiday classic “A Christmas Story” will recognize it immediately, and even those who have never seen the film tend to stop their cars just to figure out what on earth they are looking at.
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This Oklahoma Mexican Spot Is a Paradise for Bold Flavor Fans
There is a Mexican restaurant in Norman, Oklahoma, that has people driving from neighboring towns just to get a table. The food arrives hot, the portions are generous, and the staff somehow refills your water before you even realize it is low. With over 5,600 reviews and a 4.5-star rating,...