“We are taking a new school approach to barbecue.” said Jason Johnson, co-owner of The Smoking Boar, as we walked around the newly renovated space where Mamaveca formerly served massive amounts of delicious ceviche. “Over there we’ll have our aging and pickling wall” he said, gesturing to a large blank space overlooking the restaurant. Not […]
Read more "The Smoking Boar brings new school bbq to OKC"The kitchen is alive as steam billows from pots of boiling pasta water, orders are loudly called out, and gorgeous entrees of gnocchi, pan seared fish, and fresh pasta are plated. AC/DC is playing. The energy is off the charts. The dining room, however, is quiet as only a single table is seated, studying their […]
Read more "Osteria: OKC Dream Team Brings Authentic Italian to OKC"Here at Barrels and Mash we are always looking to try new things, especially if beer, booze, and/or food are in the picture. So, we were thrilled when the folks behind Booze Dogs, premium liquor infused bratwursts, reached out to us and offered to let us take their wieners for a spin. There are currently […]
Read more "An evening with Booze Dogs"“2018 is going to be the year of fun.” This is how Jonathon Stranger started our conversation as we sat down at the large table situated off the corner of the bar in the main room of The Patriarch. Piled on it were bright yellow t-shirts, tightly rolled and secured by a ribbon with an envelope clothespinned […]
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