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Restaurateur Brent Swadley to be sentenced unless new lawsuit causes delay

Restaurateur Brent Swadley is asking a judge to let him go home on probation. He also doesn't want to pay any restitution, and more than 40 supporters wrote character letters praising him. A number described him as a man of integrity. Prosecutors want the judge to send him to prison for 10 years for his fraud crimes. They also are asking the judge to order him to pay almost $10 million in restitution to the state and $75,000 in fines. Oklahoma County District Judge Cindy Truong has set aside two days − Oct. 21 and 22 − to decide restitution and punishment in the highly publicized case. The sentencing is set to begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday. However, a new issue could result in another delay. Swadley on Oct. 19 sued State Auditor Cindy Byrd for a forensic audit report over his contract with the state. "Defendant Byrd cannot use her public office to impact criminal cases, yet simultaneously avoid the transparency requirements of the Open Records Act," his attorneys complained. The attorney general's office has said no written report exists. "Our office remains focused on securing justice in this case, and we look forward to his sentencing hearing," the

Oklahoma County, OK · 20d

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Thirteen More Wendy’s Shut as Meritage’s Bankruptcy Closure Count Climbs Past 33

On the morning of October 18, customers arriving at Wendy's locations in El Reno, Oklahoma City, Atlanta, Winston-Salem, Lubbock, Jacksonville, and seven other cities across seven states found the restaurants permanently closed. The Saturday shutdowns brought the total number of Meritage Hospitality Group locations closed since its September 17 Chapter 11 filing to more than 33, according to court documents reviewed by Nation's Restaurant News. It was the fourth consecutive weekend in which the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based operator has shuttered a batch of restaurants, and court filings project it will not be the last: up to 60 additional closures are expected through mid-November.

El Reno, OK · 20d
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Nonesuch owner Kelly Whitaker is in Oklahoma City ‘for the long haul’

Kelly Whitaker had no intention of going back to Oklahoma. He was born in Tulsa and had spent time in Oklahoma City growing up, and he didn’t love it. He didn’t hate it, but as far as the restaurant scene went, he didn’t see it going anywhere.

Oklahoma City, OK · 21d
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One Look At The Donut Selection Turns A One-Donut Stop Into A Haul At This Oklahoma Shop

I only meant to grab one donut on the way to work. Then I saw the glass case, glowing with pink frosting, cartoon faces, and fritters bigger than my hand, and my plan fell apart fast. Some of the best food stops in Oklahoma hide in plain strip-mall spots, and...

Oklahoma · 23d
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This Oklahoma Asian Market Packs Live Fish, Imported Ramen And A Food Court Under One Roof

Two whole aisles of ramen. Live fish swimming in tanks near the back. A few dine-in restaurants tucked inside the same building. That is not a list of three different stops on an Oklahoma City errand run, because all of it sits under one roof on the north side of town.

Oklahoma City, OK · 22d

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Bricktown Brewery to open new location in Oklahoma City

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A popular brewery announced that it will soon be opening a new location in northwest Oklahoma City. Bricktown Brewery announced that it will soon be opening a new location at 3500 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. The restaurant will bring the brand's signature local beer...

Oklahoma City, OK · 22d

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Eat Oklahoma’s Official State Meal in Oklahoma City

Two of the many things Oklahoma tops the nation in are our official state song and our majestic, extensive official state meal. Louisiana has a state cuisine (gumbo) and Texas has a state dish (chili), but Oklahoma’s state meal was approved by the Oklahoma Legislature in 1988 when House Concurrent Resolution 1083 was passed by the 41st Oklahoma Legislature. It was adopted by the Oklahoma House on April 18, 1988, and by the Senate the following day.

Oklahoma City, OK · 22d

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Why This Casual Burger Joint Keeps Locals COMING BACK and How Its Loaded Fries Shine in Oklahoma City, OK

Address: 1117 N. Robinson, Oklahoma City, OK 73103. Open Sun–Thu, 11 AM–10 PM | Fri–Sat, 11 AM–11 PM. Oklahoma City has plenty of places to grab a burger, but The Garage Burgers and Beer has built a following that feels genuinely earned. 🍔. This Midtown restaurant...

Oklahoma City, OK · 22d

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Where’s the Really Exceptional Beef? – McClintock Saloon and Chop House

Sitting in the heart of the old stockyards area of Oklahoma City is McClintock Saloon and Chop House. We discovered it several years ago and it has become a favorite destination for my spouse and me. It has the feel of the West, and cattle and deals being made in a relaxed atmosphere over a libation poured honestly. Opened in 2017, the name is in direct homage to McClintock! starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara. That is probably what drew us to it on our first visit, since that is one of our favorite movies.

Oklahoma City, OK · 10-09

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Hochatown Has 12 Oklahoma Restaurants Worth Building an Entire Weekend Around

Some of the best meals I have ever eaten in Oklahoma came from places I almost drove right past. A plain sign, a gravel lot, a porch light glowing through the pines, and suddenly you are planning your next trip around a plate of food. Southeast Oklahoma is full of...

Oklahoma · 24d

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Warm Cinnamon Rolls Wait Inside These 6 Oklahoma Small-Town Cafes

Some of my best mornings started with a wrong turn and a hand-painted sign promising coffee. Inside, the air smelled like butter, brown sugar, and something baking that I had not planned on but suddenly needed. Oklahoma is packed with little cafes like that, the kind you almost drive past,...

Oklahoma · 22d

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Joey Chestnut eats 8-pound pizza in just over 12 minutes

World-famous professional eater Joey Chestnut makes a special visit to St. Louis on Saturday. He's competing in the Junk Yard Dog Challenge at Salvage Yard Bar and Grill.

St Louis, OK · 23d

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BBQ owner Brent Swadley asks judge to order release of state audit before sentencing

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — An embattled barbecue restauranteur is asking the court to order state agencies to release their findings and a financial audit ahead of his sentencing. Brent Swadley was found guilty in May on six felony counts, including conspiracy to defraud the state. As Swadley awaits sentencing,...

Oklahoma · 21d

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Oklahoma lawmakers study SNAP fixes, access to healthier foods and home-delivered meals

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — During a combined interim study, Oklahoma lawmakers explored ways to improve the state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), nutrition initiative, and home-delivered meal services. The study focused on improving the program's integrity, expanding access, and strengthening outcomes for Oklahoma families. Lawmakers said the study...

Oklahoma · 20d

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These 6 Oklahoma Amish and Mennonite Bulk Food Stores Are Where Shoppers Stock Up

Some of the best food finds in Oklahoma hide down gravel county roads, behind plain storefronts you might drive right past. You step inside expecting a quick stop and walk out with a box full of fried pies, thick-cut bologna, and jars of homemade jam. These Amish and Mennonite bulk...

Oklahoma · 24d

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70% of Oklahomans Say They’ve Cut Back on Restaurants and Takeout, a Survey Found

Dinner out used to be the easy meal. Now rising menu prices may have a lot of Oklahoma households rethinking how often they do it. Here’s what a recent survey found, and what it can and can’t tell you. Note: This is general information, not financial advice. Survey...

Oklahoma · 24d

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More Than a Bar: The Bluebonnet Celebrates 10 Years Under Local Ownership

Michelle and Tanner Miller took over Norman’s Bluebonnet Bar in their 20s with the goal of keeping a historic local bar alive. On Nov. 7, they will celebrate 10 years as owners with live music all day as they look back on all the memories they have made. “We...

Norman, OK · 24d

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This Massive Oklahoma Buffet Is A Local Favorite Where The Portions Keep Everyone Coming Back

The fried chicken here gets brined, hand-breaded, and pressure-fried. That’s three steps of crispy devotion before it ever hits the buffet line. The chicken fried steak skips the deep fryer entirely. The pie lineup includes something called mock pecan, which sounds like a riddle you’d happily eat. I...

Locust Grove, OK · 26d

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Chicken-Fried Steak Covers The Whole Plate At This Route 66 Cafe Oklahomans Keep Returning To

Some of the best meals in Oklahoma show up when you least expect them, right after you pull off the highway hungry and a little tired. You walk in thinking it will be a quick bite, and suddenly a golden steak the size of a hubcap lands in front of you.

Oklahoma · 24d

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Crest Foods and Oklahoma: What the Record Shows About Its History and Price Checks

Some of the best finds in Oklahoma are the ones you almost drive past: a neighborhood grocery with a familiar sign and a story that goes back decades. Crest Foods is one of those places for many Oklahoma City-area shoppers, and a popular claim says it has been beating big-box prices since 1948.

Oklahoma City, OK · 10-05