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Oklahoma Daily
Best Place to Fish in Norman: 2026 Winners
OU Daily readers nominated and voted for the best place to fish in Norman. Here is the 2026 winner and the other nominees. A go-to spot for students and Normanites alike, Lake Thunderbird offers vast open waters and miles of shoreline perfect for casting a line or a scenic hangout. Find plenty of cappie, catfish and bass waiting to take the bait.
The Oklahoman
Chicken Shack to reopen Lake Murray restaurant after Swadley's, Lookout Kitchen failures
Correction: Brent Swadley, who operated Swadley's Foggy Bottom Kitchens at Oklahoma's state parks, was sentenced to six years probation on Oct. 22. The duration of Swadley's probation was incorrect in an earlier version of this story. Chicken Shack , a popular stop along Route 66 in Arcadia, is set to reopen the restaurant at Lake Murray State Lodge near Ardmore following two failed attempts by the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation to place all its park eateries under one operator. State tourism officials announced Wednesday, Oct. 28, the 6,000-square-foot restaurant, formerly home to Swadley's Foggy Bottom Kitchen and Lookout Kitchen , is expected to open this winter. “Lake Murray is one of Oklahoma’s most visited state parks, and we want every part of the experience we provide there to reflect what makes it such a special destination,” said Amy Blackburn, executive director of the state tourism department. “Bringing Chicken Shack into the lodge gives our guests another quality amenity and a place to gather and enjoy their time at the park. Chicken Shack brings an established Oklahoma brand, a strong concept and a commitment to becoming part of the Lake Murray community.” More: As Oklahoma works to revive Route
hoodline.com
Rodrigue's Famed Blue Dog Finds New Home at Edmond Sculpture Park
A piece of Louisiana folk art history is making its way to Edmond. An eight-foot-tall Blue Dog sculpture by the late artist George Rodrigue, titled Together We Stand, is set to become part of the growing collection at Uncommon Ground Sculpture Park, and Rodrigue's widow traveled to Oklahoma to introduce it herself.
takemetotn.com
This Oklahoma Bakery Bakes Gooey Cinnamon Rolls With No Gluten, Dairy Or Eggs And Nobody Notices
A cinnamon roll gets handed across a counter in Edmond, and the person who ordered it has celiac disease. For the first time in years, nobody had to check a label, quiz the staff, or skip dessert. That small moment happens again and again at one tidy little bakery north...
405magazine.com
A Jones Home Designed Around the Landscape, With Southern Hospitality at Its Heart
Beauty in nature can set the scene for beauty in design. Interior designer Sara Crooks remembers working on a special home in Jones where this was definitely the case. It was a new construction project, and the tree-laden lot sat beside a peaceful pond. The area’s woods and water were the stars, so Crooks—along with architect Brent Gibson and builder John Matteson—constructed a home to complement the landscape, rather than compete with it.
takemetotn.com
This Oklahoma Mexican Kitchen Piles Plates So High It Feels Like A Party Every Time You Sit Down
Some Del City buildings look like they have nothing to prove, and one weathered little spot on SE 29th Street wears that look proudly. Plenty of drivers have passed it for years without a second glance. The ones who finally pull in tend to regret every lunch they spent somewhere...
Oklahoma Daily
Best Norman Staple Restaurant: 2026 Winners
OU Daily readers nominated and voted for the best Norman staple. Here is the 2026 winner and the other nominees. Opened in 1976 by OU alumni John Krattiger, Bill Hammons and Dick Talley, the restaurant is a central gathering spot for OU game days, graduations and birthday celebrations. Known for its Sooner Swirl and loaded cheese fries, The Mont is a bucket list restaurant experience for many. Celebrate your birthday at The Mont and get a free T-shirt.
okcfox.com
Shake Shack opens second Oklahoma location in Norman
NORMAN, Okla. (KOKH) — A popular restaurant has opened its second Oklahoma location in Norman. On Wednesday, Shake Shack opened its latest location at 2335 24th Ave. NW in Norman. During its opening day, Shake Shack is donating $1 for every sandwich sold at the Norman location to the...