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Oklahoma Daily
Best Sandwich Shop in Norman: 2026 Winners
OU Daily readers nominated and voted for the best sandwich shop in Norman. Here is the 2026 winner and the other nominees. This deli has flavor packed into its classic, made-to-order sandwiches. A Norman favorite is The Vulcan sandwich: a hot, grilled sourdough sandwich layered with turkey, avocado and a sweet chili mayo sauce that’s sure to melt your taste buds. Don’t forget to leave your mark; grab a Sharpie and sign your name on the wall after you’re done eating.
unearththevoyage.com
This Czech Bakery on Oklahoma’s Route 66 Turns Heritage Into Kolaches and Goulash
Some of the best meals in Oklahoma hide behind plain little storefronts you could easily drive right past. I almost did, until the smell of warm pastry pulled me in off the road. What I found was a tiny slice of Central Europe, with flaky kolaches, rich goulash, and a...
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.