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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
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Chicken Shack chosen to operate Lake Murray state park restaurant
ARDMORE, Okla. (KOKH) — State officials announced that a new restaurant operator has been chosen to open a new restaurant inside a state park. On Wednesday, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department announced that Chicken Shack will open a new restaurant inside Lake Murray State Park Lodge. “Lake Murray...
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New location for Corner Crust allows for more growth
Bryan County became acquainted with the Corner Crust when it was located on a Downtown Durant corner. The restaurant still has the same name, although the new location isn’t in downtown or on a corner. But for the Corner Crust, it is half a year into operations at a...
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This Oklahoma Catfish Joint Fries Fish So Crisp The Batter Shatters Before You Taste The Hushpuppies
There is a building near the Red River with no sign out front, and people still drive hours to find it. Families come up from Texas, roll in on motorcycles, and make the trip from Norman just for lunch. The reason is catfish, fried in a cornmeal batter that comes...
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Homemade Sourdough Keeps Shoppers Coming Back to This Oklahoma Country Store Near Turner Falls
Some of the best food stops in Oklahoma look like nothing special from the highway. You pull over for a quick snack, maybe a cold drink, and suddenly you are holding a warm loaf of bread you did not plan to buy. The smell hits first, then the shelves of...
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Ever Stood On A Real Cattle-Drive Trail? Duncan’s Chisholm Trail Center Puts You In The Saddle
Long before highways crossed southern Oklahoma, cowboys pushed huge herds of cattle north along a famous dirt route. That route ran right past the spot where the town of Duncan sits today. One museum there lets families ride along with those trail crews through a theater with wind and rain,...
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Long John Silver’s coming to Denison
DENISON, Texas (KXII) -A Long John Silver’s restaurant is coming to Denison and could open as soon as next spring. Bill Wastoskie, vice president of rural markets - leasing, land sales and acquisition for Centerpoint Commercial Properties, said a franchise group approached him about opening a location at a property that had sat on the market for years.
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Blake Shelton’s Small-Town Oklahoma Restaurant Serves Comfort Food With Live Country Music Every Single Day
A tiny town in southern Oklahoma has a big claim to fame, and it comes with a stage, a menu, and a whole lot of country spirit. Tishomingo sits far from the bright lights of Nashville, yet one of the biggest names in country music chose to plant his flag right here on Main Street.
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In Duncan, This Steakhouse Serves Chicken-Fried Steak You Cut With A Fork And Free Peach Cobbler
Some meals come with a bonus, and in Duncan, the bonus is dessert. A local steakhouse here hands out peach cobbler with dinner at no extra charge, and folks drive across town just for it. The chicken-fried steak gets plenty of love too, along with a salad and hot bar...
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Wade’s Pit Stop BBQ sees more enhancements at its location
MEAD – The southeast corner of Leavenworth Trail and U.S. Highway 70 in Bryan County has seen an evolution during the past year. With Wade’s Pit Stop BBQ making its home there, many local customers have found a place to stop for good food. And the Wades have done their part to make the experience even better.
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Choctaw Durant Debuts Aristocrat’s Buffalo Super Eclipse
DURANT, OK – Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant has become the first casino in Oklahoma to offer Buffalo Super Eclipse, the latest title in Aristocrat Gaming’s Buffalo franchise. The game debuted in the resort’s newly renovated Buffalo Crossing Zone, which features a collection of Buffalo titles...
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This Oklahoma Country Store Is So Packed With Fudge, Jams, and Fresh Bread It Derails Every Quick Stop
I only pulled off the highway to stretch my legs and maybe grab a bottle of water. Twenty minutes later, I was walking back to the car with warm bread, a box of fudge, and a jar of jam I had not planned on buying. That is the strange magic...
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Choctaw Travel Plaza launches limited-time-only
DURANT – As of Oct. 1, travelers are now able to enjoy the bold flavors of Choctaw Travel Plaza’s Crystal Wing Sauce Chicken Sandwich, the first in a series of limited-time-only sandwich offerings coming to the convenience store chain. Choctaw Travel Plazas will feature four limited-time-only sandwiches between...
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Community Conversations: Texas artist’s cowgirl paintings on display in Duncan
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - On today’s segment of Community Conversations, 7News Anchor Katie Wittman took to the field to speak with Kristy Rochelle to learn more about the current art display at the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center. Texas artist Donna Howell-Sickles has spent decades celebrating the strength, beauty and...
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Jon Tiger: Carrying memory into the Native American Artists Hall of Fame
I’ve gotten to know Jon Tiger through several events at the Eufaula Indian Community Center, so when he recently told me he would be inducted into the Native American Artists Hall of Fame at Southeastern Oklahoma State University on November 14, along with Paul King and Merlin Little Thunder, I wanted to know more.