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OCTOBER 2018 PUBLISHER

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

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IF YOU'RE A "FOODIE" (LIKE ME), YOU'LL ALMOST CERTAINLY FIND THIS ONE OF OUR "TASTIER" ISSUES!

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In our main feature, the Chefs' Roundtable, three noted chefs from our readership area share their favorite dishes to make, along with the recipes for them! The most time-consuming entree to prepare, and the most unusual, is the Wild Boar Ragu with Pappardelle Pasta, shared by Benvenuti’s Ristorante and Volare executive chef Anthony Compagni. Easier and faster to prepare, yet sure to please (unless you're a vegetarian or vegan!), is the Cowboy Cut Ribeye, prepared by Mickey Mantle’s & Kirby’s Steakhouse executive chef Juan Torres.

The third offering is actually an appetizer with a twist. Gerry Reardon, chef at El Toro Chino Latin+Asian Kitchen, reveals how to make the upscale restaurant's popular Fusion Nachos.

Our Travel Destination column, Eat the World, showcases two area restaurants that have received praise for their international cuisine: Misal Bistro, featuring traditional Indian

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For our readers who are wine connoisseurs, you will want to read the Hops and Vine column written by Moore Liquor's Bryan Kerr, who believes that you don't always have to shell out big bucks for a quality wine, and offers examples, and our Travel Destination column, which takes readers to Canadian River Winery and Vineyards, which offers a plethora of events throughout the year as well as wine tastings and tours of the facility.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2018

FEATURES 20 Canadian River Winery and Vineyards Fun Destination for an Autumnal Road Trip

28 Chefs’ Roundtable Chefs Share Favorite Dishes to Prepare

34 OU’s “Living Room” At 90, Oklahoma Memorial Union Is Still the Heart of Campus

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38 Eat the World Restaurants Offer Delicious Taste of India and Asia

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GOOD TIMES

Full Circle’s Purse-onality Fundraiser A total of $38,746 was raised at Full Circle Adult Day Center’s “Purse-onality” fundraising luncheon Aug. 25 at The Railhouse. Attendees enjoyed a signature cocktail and dessert catered by Abbey Road Catering; silent and live auctions of purses; individual gift bags; and door prizes. Proceeds will go toward scholarships, the new building fund and a $30,000 matching grant. PHOTOGRAPHY BY TINYMITE'S PHOTOGRAPHY

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Comedy Night: Comedy for a Cause ABLE Comedy Night: Comedy for a Cause, held Aug. 24 at The Mercury Events Center, was a great success for Norman’s ABLE Community Based Services, netting approximately $1,500 more than the inaugural event. Funds raised will allow ABLE to continue striving to realize its mission–to enable adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities to lead meaningful lives.

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1. Mark and Debra Krittenbrink | 2. Comedian Scott Long | 3. Bill Huntington, ABLE Board President | 4. Kurt and Kara Evans and Evelyn Epperson, Oklahoma Mustang Club | 5. Tom and Chris Bishop and grandson Andrew Scholan, Central Pharmacy owner and ABLE supporters | 6. Linda Gray, ABLE Parents Association President 10

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Fun Times at Orangetheory Fitness Moore Orangetheory Fitness Moore members celebrated the King of Pop’s 60th birthday and

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participated in the Moore War Run, among other fun activities, during August. Visit OrangetheoryFitness.com or call 703.5259 to schedule your FREE workout.

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1. Celebrating Michael Jackson’s 60th birthday | 2. OTF at No Shower Happy Hour at Fuzzy’s | 3. OTF at the Moore War Run | 4. Rap and Rose | 5. Coach Kyle with members | 6. Coach Kyle with members

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LIBRARIES PLAN HALLOWEEN FUN

ABLE COMEDY NIGHT DEEMED SUCCESS

The Pioneer Library System's branch libraries

Organizers of ABLE Community Based Services’

in Cleveland County have numerous activities

Second Annual ABLE Comedy Night: Comedy for

planned for all ages in October, including these

a Cause, which took place Aug. 24 at the Mercury

Halloween-themed events.

Events Center, are calling the event a success, not-

Noble

ing they netted approximately $1,500 more than at

Frankenstein Turns 200, 6 p.m. Oct. 25–It’s the 200th

the inaugural event.

anniversary of the creation of Dr. Frankenstein and

Comedy for a Cause was kicked off by emcee

his famous monster from the pages of author Mary

Mark Krittenbrink, president and principal architect

Shelley. The event will include a Frankenstein-inspired

at Krittenbrink Architecture, and featured entertain-

movie, spooky snacks and crafts for the whole family.

ment by comedian Scott Long, who has appeared

Southwest OKC

on NBC and FOX-TV, and ESPN. Dinner was pro-

Kitchen Tricks and Treats, 6 p.m. Oct. 30–Prepare

vided by Catering Creations, and refreshments

strawberry jam and take-and-bake bread dough to

were available from Scratch Kitchen & Cocktails.

match with it in a workshop led by Brenda Hill of

The local nonprofit strives to enable adults with

the Cleveland County OSU Extension Service. Also,

developmental and intellectual disabilities to lead

learn not-so-scary nutrition tricks to satisfy the

meaningful lives.

more health-conscious zombies in the family.

Norman East Halloween Costume Swap Shop, 10 a.m. Oct. 6–Find a great costume and save money at the library’s costume swap shop. To get a voucher for a costume, donate a costume from 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 5.

OBSERVATIONAL COOKING CLASSES SET The International Pantry recently released its October lineup of observational cooking classes. .

Each class is $45 per person, except for the Oct. 11 class, which is $55. Call 360.0765 or visit the store at 1618 West Lindsey St. in Norman to make reservations.

Monday, Oct. 1—Jeremiah Caldwell, chef and owner of Coriander Café, “Coriander Café Favorites” Tuesday, Oct. 2—Jacque Methvin, from Scratch Kitchen and Cocktails, “Tailgating” Thursday, Oct. 4—Koi Strickland, chef and owner of Thai Thai, “Thai Thai Favorites” Tuesday, Oct. 9—Gerry Reardon, owner of El Toro Chino, “Lite October Fare” Thursday, Oct. 11—Teri Fermo, who owns a food truck in Tulsa, “Autumn Frenchy Dinner”

WOMEN OF THE SOUTH LAUNCH MEMBERSHIP DRIVE The Women of the South, a nonprofit founded in 1995 by a group of Southside women, has launched its annual membership drive, and invites all interested women to apply.

WOS's mission is to provide cultural, civic, educa-

Tuesday, Oct. 16—Ahmad Farnia from the OKC

tional and social activities for the South Oklahoma

Museum of Art Café, “My Voyage Through Russia, Part 2”

City metro area. WOS sponsors several fundraising

Wednesday, Oct. 17—“My Voyage Through Russia,

events and has awarded hundreds of thousands of

Part 2” (repeat of Ahmad’s Tuesday night class) Tuesday, Oct. 23—Gerry Reardon, owner of “El Toro Chino, “El Toro Chino” Wednesday, Oct. 24—International Pantry’s Denise Onorati, “Traditional Thanksgiving Feast” Monday, Oct. 29—Missung Billins, private chef/

dollars in scholarships.

Business meetings are held the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the South Oklahoma City area.

For more information, email womenofthesouth@ gmail.com or visit womenofthesouth.org.

caterer and cooking instructor, “Korean Beef Bulgogi” For details, visit IntlPantry.com/Cooking_Classes.

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TOUCH A TRUCK COMING OCT. 20 A favorite of Norman-area families for 14 years, the Pioneer Library System Foundation and community partners will present Touch A Truck from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.

The annual event features dozens of trucks, as well as a visit (if they aren’t needed elsewhere) from a University of Oklahoma Medical Center MediFlight helicopter.

There’s no official entry fee, although donations will be taken at the entrances. Proceeds go to benefit the Children’s Services departments of the Pioneer Library System’s six Cleveland County libraries.

ROYAL BAVARIA ANNOUNCES OCTOBER BAND LINEUP The following performers and bands are scheduled to perform in the Royal Bavaria Beergarten throughout the month of September (all performances are held Thursday-Saturday nights).

Hunter Thomas, Oct. 4; Shawn Proffitt, Oct. 5; Kenneth Rich, Oct. 6; Route 66, Oct. 11; Heartbreak Rodeo, Oct. 12; Greg Singleton, Oct. 13; Heartbreak Rodeo, Oct. 18; Full Circle, Oct. 19; Redgrass String Band, Oct. 20; Route 66, Oct. 25; Shawn Proffitt, Oct. 26; TBA, Oct. 27.

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NORMAN BUSINESS LAUNCHES WORKSITE WALKING CHALLENGE Next Thought, a video production and online learning system company in Norman, recently decided to shake up their summer with a worksite walking challenge. The company also partnered with the TSET Healthy Living Program in Cleveland County to gain insight on sustaining their current wellness initiatives and get ideas for adding new wellness elements to keep their team productive and happy.

Working with the Healthy Living Program staff, the company issued a walking challenge for its 50 employees.

Thirty-nine Next Thought employees formed a team; 24 met the 250,000-step goal and earned prizes along the way.

The Healthy Living program partners with businesses in Cleveland County to provide technical assistance in developing wellness policies and programs. The goal of the program is to decrease the obesity and cardiovascular disease rates in Oklahoma through tobacco cessation, proper nutrition and physical activity. The program also partners with schools, community centers, and cities and governments in Oklahoma.

For more information about how your business can adopt a wellness policy, contact Chandler Scarbrough with the TSET Healthy Living Program at cscarbrough@nrh-ok.com.

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ROAD TRIP

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CANADIAN RIVER WINERY OFFERS WINE TASTINGS, TOURS AND SPECIAL EVENTS PHOTOGRAPHY F. JENSEN PHOTOGRAPHY

Autumn Fun Unlike some wineries, Canadian River Winery grows its own grapes, and also purchases some from local vineyards.

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1. The winery regularly enters its wines in prestigious international competitions, and often takes home awards.

DO YOU ENJOY A FINE WINE? Are you curious about what goes into producing fine wines? No need to travel to Napa Valley. A short road trip to Canadian River Vineyard and Winery, located at Highway 77 and Slaughterville Road just south of Norman (in Lexington) may be just the thing.

2. Canadian River Winery and Vineyard in Lexington offers a wine-tasting room, tours and scores of special events throughout the year.

The vineyard was started in 2000 by Gene Clifton and Bill Lehmen. The two men continue as partners, along with Jill Stichler and Sheila Clifton.

Unlike many wineries, which may use bulk, low-quality juice concentrate or kit wines, only Oklahoma-grown grapes are used to produce Canadian

3. Canadian River’s largest event of the year is their Annual Grape Stomp Festival.

River’s wines. Visitors are invited to take a tour to learn the entire process, from “Oklahoma Vine to Wine.” Tours are offered at 2 p.m. Friday through Monday for $5 a person. It includes a short video and a walk in the vineyard as well as an inside look at behind-the-scenes equipment and processes. Many folk end their tour with a wine tasting.

Wine tastings (with or without the tour) are offered from noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Monday. For $6, people may taste a flight of six chosen wines.

Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet, Seval Blanc, Zinfandel, Sangiovese and Muscat

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their most famous wine, “Chocolate Drop,” a chocolate cherry-flavored merlot.

They also offer several blends: a semi-sweet Riesling as well as a traditional

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German-style dry. Canadian River Winery continuously enters (and wins!)

Noon-5 p.m. Friday through Monday;

international wine competitions.

Tuesday through Thursday by appointment.

Over the years, the partners have added several activities and events, including Farmers’ Market Festivals, that draw people of all ages for the fun. In addition, it has become a popular venue for weddings and other special events.

“OUR VARIETALS ARE 18 YEARS STRONG, AND THE MAN BEHIND THE WINEMAKING HAS A LOVE AND PASSION FOR THE BUSINESS THAT SHOWS EVERY TIME YOU CATCH HIM FOR A STORY AT THE OWNERS’ DAILY ‘WINE TIME,’ 3:15 SHARP. HIS SON IS A WINEMAKER FOR A NAPA VALLEY WINERY AND HIS DAUGHTERIN-LAW, SHEILA CLIFTON, JUST JOINED THE TEAM, SO IT IS DEFINITELY A BUSINESS RUN WITH LOVE OF FAMILY AND WINE.” 22

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THINGS TO DO NOW & LATER //01 At “Picking Parties” (dates and times announced on Facebook), people can get in on the action, see the grapes get crushed and have the opportunity for a free tasting.

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Check out their “Trick or Treat for Wine & Candy” event, set from noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 21. The event offers trick-or-treat fun for their kids, and wine tastings for their parents.

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Canadian River offers a very popular pruning class the first Saturday of February where people can take home their cuttings with the information to start their own vines.

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Canadian River’s largest event of the year is their Annual Grape Stomp Festival. Unfortunately, this year’s event took place on Sept. 30, so you’ll want to make sure to catch it next year. The free, family-friendly event offers participants a chance to stomp grapes, take photos and sample wines. Also featuring food, work by local artisans and a petting zoo.

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Canadian River’s second-biggest event takes place in the spring. The purpose of the Bud Break Festival is to celebrate the beginning of the season and to ask for a good harvest year.

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REALTY REPORT

CLEVELAND COUNTY

REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

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BDRMS

BATHS

Brookhaven 33, Norman

$750,000

$675,000

90%

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Fountain View, Norman

$703,000

$685,000

97%

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Quail Creek Actres, Norman

$500,000

$500,000

100%

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Eagles Cove, SWOKC

$475,000

$435,000

91%

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4.1

McLaughlin Estates

$445,900

$425,000

95%

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2.1

The Willows, Moore

$419,000

$412,000

98%

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2.1

Turtle Lake, SE OKC

$400,000

$405,000

101%

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3

3.1

Apple Estates, Moore

$398,150

$398,150

100%

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4

3.1

Rural, SE OKC

$396,000

$396,000

100%

110

4

3.1

Rivendell, SW OKC

$389,000

$380,000

97%

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4

3.1

Cascata Lakes, SW OKC

$409,900

$386,925

94%

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2.1

Oak Ridge, Norman

$385,000

$352,000

91%

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2.1

Turtle Lake, SE OKC

$369,000

$365,000

98%

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4

2.1

Sendera Lakes, Moore

$359,987

$359,987

100%

94

4

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Valley View Estate, Moore

$355,000

$360,000

101%

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3

3

The Willows, Moore

$359,900

$315,000

87%

324

4

3.1

Kingswood, SW OKC

$339,000

$310,000

91%

129

3

2.1

Olde Tuscany, SW OKC

$335,000

$315,000

94%

32

4

3

Calistoga Crossing, SW OKC

$319,900

$313,900

98%

6

4

3.1

Winchester, Newalla

$313,119

$313,119

100%

0

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T A B L E CHEFS SHARE FAVORITE DISHES TO MAKE

EVER WONDERED WHAT DRIVES TALENTED CHEFS? We talked to three noted chefs in our readership area who agreed to share their stories, along with their recipes for their favorite dishes to make. The dishes (two entrees and an appetizer) vary from fairly difficult and unusual (see Anthony Compagni’s Wild Boar Ragu with Pappardelle Pasta) to simple and straightforward and sure to whet steak-lovers’ appetites (see Juan Torres’ Cowboy Cut Ribeye, to a new take on an old favorite (see Gerry Reardon’s Fusion Nachos).

Warning: Don’t skip forward to the recipes if you’re really hungry!

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ANTHONY COMPAGNI An accomplished executive chef who’s been in the commercial kitchen since the Anthony Compagni

age of 15, Anthony Compagni actually started learning at an even earlier age with inspiration from his father’s and Nana’s kitchens.

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Scottsdale Culinary Institute Le Cordon Bleu, Compagni worked in some of the most prestigious hotels and restaurants in Scottsdale, Arizona,

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Aspen,

Colorado,

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coming to Norman to open Benvenuti’s Ristorante, which features pastas, steaks and seafood, in 2005. He’s also executive chef at Volare on OU’s Campus Corner.

Compagni states that he was drawn to the industry because of his passion for food and love in sharing it. He learned Old World Italian recipes and secrets from his father, and he features his grandfather’s Italian sausage and his father’s meatball recipes in both restaurants.

“I believe you should never compromise when it comes to ingredients, source only the best possible, and respect those ingredients for what they are,” he says. “My passion and love for food is only validified when I’m able to share it with my guests.

I love the people who have supported my passion, so it encourages me to do my best on the plate.”

Compagni’s favorite dish to prepare is Wild Boar Ragu with Pappardelle Pasta. “I love that wild boar has a unique sweet pork flavor that darkens the tomato sauce in a way that no other wild game can,” he says.

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Torres' Cowboy Cut Ribeye

JUAN TORRES Chef Juan Torres has been with his company, Mickey Mantle’s & Kirby’s Steakhouse, for nearly 20 years. Torres strives for perfection in everything he does and has proven that his hard work and dedication pays off with his recent promotion to executive chef for the company’s OKC location and brandnew WinStar Casino restaurant, Kirby’s Steakhouse. Torres most enjoys working most with American-, Spanish- and Southern-style cuisines, and he has helped expand the restaurant’s menu to include cuts from around the world, including imported and domestic Wagyu.

Torres’s No. 1 goal is staying consistent by providing the highest caliber of cuisine, while remaining approachable in its delivery.

Torres moved to Oklahoma City from Dallas at 18 and began working in the back of house at various restaurants in the downtown area. He is primarily self-taught, having started out as a dish boy at the age of 13 and working his way up through kitchens in various restaurants. At 20, he began working for Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse, where he quickly worked his way up the ladder.

Working with the company’s past executive chefs, he soon became sous chef.

Torres has been named “Best Chef” in various local “Best Of” competitions and has won several culinary contests throughout the metro.

Torres loves to express himself through food and taste and says having “the opportunity to share what I enjoy with others is the ultimate driving force.” His favorite dish to prepare is the Cowboy Cut Ribeye “because it’s so juicy and tender.”

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GERRY REARDON Though he grew up in Huntington Beach, California, Gerry Reardon had the chance as a child to live in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he received his first exposure to fusion-style cooking.

His interest in working in the restaurant business was piqued while attending college and pursuing studies in management. He has continued to work in restaurants in various capacities since college, and is largely self-trained.

Twelve years ago, Reardon moved to Norman.

After 10 years of running Nonna’s and Café, he and his wife, Jennifer, decided to open El Toro Chino Latin+Asian Kitchen, where he also serves as chef.

Their partners are Scott and Kathleen Shuler.

Reardon loves what he does because “everyday brings something different, and it is always evolving.” He added, “I try to bring a passion every day to what we do and the dishes and libations that we create. We love making our guests happy through our food and service and hope they see us as a second home with a very comfortable atmosphere.”

Reardon loves preparing Fusion Nachos because “they seem to bring a wow factor to our guests when they see them and taste them.”

Reardon's Fusion Nachos

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J UAN T ORRE S’S 2 4 - OZ COW BOY CUT RI BE Y E » 24-oz rib eye (about 1.5 inches thick) » Steak seasoning (½ cup melted garlic butter)

A NTH O NY COMPAGNI’S WILD B OAR RAGU WIT H PA P PA RDELLE PASTA (SERVES 6)

» 3 lbs. wild boar shoulder, cut into stew meat » 6 garlic cloves » 2 32 oz. cans of san marzano whole

Season the meat well and let the steak come to room temperature before placing on the grill. This will ensure the steak cooks evenly. For a medium-rare steak, place the meat on a hot grill for 8 minutes on each side while brushing on garlic butter for added flavor. Take off the grill and allow the steak to rest for 2-3 minutes so all juices will hold.

SUGGESTED SIDE DISHES: Jalapeno Bacon Mac & Cheese SUGGESTED WINE PAIRING: A nice cabernet, as the fruity tannins help cut through the succulent flavor of the steak

peeled plum tomatoes » 1 ½ tsp. oregano » Salt and pepper to taste » 1 tsp. crushed red chili flakes » ½ cup extra virgin olive oil » ½ cup torn basil leaves » ½ cup red wine » 1 bay leaf Season the wild boar meat lightly with salt and pepper.

GE RRY RE ARDON ’S F USI ON N ACHOS (SERVES 3-5 AS AN APPETIZER)

» ½ lb. marinated skirt steak

Bring a tall sided sauce pan up to high heat with ¼-cup olive

» Wonton chips (tortilla chips can be used as a replacement)

oil, and brown the boar meat in small batches, making sure to

» 2 cups black beans

brown the meat well and take the time to develop a rich, dark

» ½ lb. jack cheese blend

caramelization on the outside of the meat.

» 1 cup caramelized onions

Remove all the meat after browning and rest in a bowl while you add the remaining ¼-cup of olive oil. Add chopped

» 1 cup Korean barbecue sauce (half to cook with skirt steak and half

garlic and lightly cook but be sure not to brown the garlic.

to drizzle over nachos

Deglaze the pan with the wine, scraping up all the browned

» ¼ cup spicy sour cream

bits from the bottom of the pan. Puree the plum tomatoes and

» ½ cup pico de gallo

add the reduced wine in the pot. Add all the dried spices and

» Sesame seeds to garnish

bay leaf to the sauce and bring to a simmer. Add all the boar to the sauce, bring to a boil and reduce heat to a slow simmer.

Dice skirt steak and sauté with ½-cup barbecue sauce

Braise the wild boar until the meat is tender, tasting the

and set aside. Layer the chips on oven-usable plate and top

sauce to adjust seasoning. Add the fresh basil. Cook the

with half of the black beans and half of the cheese and place

pasta to the manufacturer’s specifications and toss with the

in the oven for 4-5 minutes until cheese is melted; repeat

wild boar sauce; grate some parmesan on top.

this step one more time. Take them out of the oven and top

Mangia! (Every eat!)

SUGGESTED SIDE DISHES: Beans and greens cannellini

with skirt steak, caramelized onions and pico. Drizzle the remaining barbecue sauce and sour cream over the top and garnish with sesame seeds.

beans and braised escarole SUGGESTED WINE PAIRING: Gaja Barbaresco

SUGGESTED BEVERAGE: Rahr & Son’s Buffalo Butt amber lager or founder’s porter, or a good zinfandel or Malbec

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ARTICLE STACI ELDER HENSLEY

OU’s

AT 90, OKLAHOMA MEMORIAL UNION IS STILL THE HEART OF CAMPUS

“LI V ING ROOM”

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O ENTER THE DOORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF

of meeting and event space, ranging from small rooms and lounges

OKLAHOMA’S OKLAHOMA MEMORIAL UNION

to outdoor venues and a 6,500-square-foot ballroom. All spaces are

IS TO WALK INTO A PERFECT BLEND OF THE

available for rent to the general public as well as students.

PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE. An endless bustle

The facility last underwent a major expansion and renovation in the

of students, faculty, vendors and visitors are uniquely

early 1990s. “We had a real revitalization when President David Boren

and successfully juxtaposed against the backdrop of a

came on board,” Nash said. “We used to be office-heavy, and we

1920s-era, Gothic-inspired building that helped set the

re-emphasized our original focus on creating more gathering spaces

tone for future campus architecture. OU’s heritage is

and activities. He is the one who started bringing a lot of things back.”

celebrated throughout its halls through antique photos, mission-style furniture, and artwork, plus hardwood floors and arched ceilings.

Operationally, the Union staff ultimately report to the university’s vice president for public affairs. The events schedule, Nash said, falls

In addition to its elegant appearance, Oklahoma Memorial Union—

under the jurisdiction of the Union Programming Board, or UPB.

which turns 90 on Nov. 22—it is one of very few student unions in the

Membership on the board is also open to students, who can be

nation that are open 24/7.

involved at multiple levels that reflect their specific interests. Known

The Union is home to an extremely broad range of services and activities, said the building’s assistant director, Matthew Nash. In its

as UPB Ambassadors, these students work with groups across campus whose members are interested in holding events at the union.

nine decades as the university’s “living room,” the official mission has

“Some students join simply to assist with specific events; others

remained the same: “to support the academic growth of students by

like to have more input,” Nash said. “We like to say we offer ‘involve-

enriching the university community through programs and services,

ment with options.’ It’s just another way we fulfill our mission to

building an inclusive community and providing a clean, safe and wel-

engage the students, encourage leadership and enrich lives.”

coming facility for diverse campus life experiences to occur.”

Nash said that roughly 12,000 people come through the union’s doors each day. “In the Big 12 conference, that’s a pretty high figure,”

Questions about the facility, catering, renting event space and the Union lost

he said. “We’re not one of the larger buildings, but we have much

and found can be directed to the Administrative Office at 325.2113, by email at

greater attendance.”

upb.edu or in person at its offices, in the union’s suite 428. General information

High on the list for most of these visitors are the building’s eight

about Oklahoma Memorial Union also is available on its website, ou.edu/union.

eateries, which include a 24-hour diner, a Starbucks, a small marketplace and a food court. Also available are dozens of meeting spaces and event venues, plus a movie theater, computer lab, copy shop, credit union, dry cleaners, post office and spaces for students to study or socialize. The building is home to various student organization and staff administrative offices and hosts between 300 to 400 events per year.

Oklahoma Memorial Union was built at the same time as OU’s original Memorial Stadium—in fact, the adjacent structures were part of a $1 million “two-fer” construction package in the early 1920s.

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01 | OU alumni will recognize the Will Rogers Memorial mural that today graces a food court, but previously served food cafeteria-style.

02 | Students congregate at the union soda fountain, circa 1940s.

(Photo courtesy Western History Collections) 03 | View of the Student Union from an oil derrick, circa 1929 (Photo courtesy OU Western History Collections) 04 | Oklahoma Memorial Union today, on the eve of its 90th birthday (OU Photo by Hugh Scott) 05 | Always a hub of student activity, the union once housed a bowling alley. In this photo from 1938, Danny Swineford acts as “pin setter.” (Photo courtesy OU Western History Collections) 06 | One of the many nicely appointed and decorated rooms available for rental in Oklahoma Memorial Union

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RESTAURANTS OFFER DELICIOUS TASTE OF INDIA AND ASIA

ARTICLE JERRI CULPEPPER

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IN 1972, NEELAM MISAI MOVED TO NORMAN, WHERE HE SAYS HE “IMMEDIATELY FELL IN LOVE WITH ITS BIG OKLAHOMA SKIES AND ITS FRIENDLY SMILING PEOPLE.” However, he found himself longing for the foods with which he grew up.

In 1979, he opened Misal of India on the University of Oklahoma’s Campus Corner.

It was named for his father, who modernized and marketed herbal formulas based on the 5,000-year-old Ayurvedic System in India. Now, Neelam recalls, “not only could I finally share my favorite foods with ‘fellow Oklahomans,’ but I could do so without having to personally search for exotic ingredients and face long, complicated recipes. The chefs, brought from India, were experts in these details.”

Although their location and name have changed—the restaurant opened up its doors at 580 Ed Noble Parkway in 1998 and the restaurant is now called Misal Bistro— the commitment to serve great-tasting, healthful cuisine remains the same.

“Everything at Misal is prepared fresh on the premises,” says Nasir Ghouri, Neelam’s cousin, who was an OU student when Misal of India opened on Campus Corner and today is a partner in the business with Neelam. “There are no additives, MSG, preservatives or artificial colors. No saturated oils are used. All meats are lean, and the skin is removed from all chicken. The yogurt in dressings and marinades is homemade and either low- or non-fat. If Misal's food does not taste as ‘rich’ as some you may have tried, this is the reason, and one for which no apology is made. Most items qualify as heart-healthy.”

Among my personal favorites are the Vegetable Samosas and Chicken Tikka Misala. Try their luncheon buffet to sample more of their menu offerings.

Neelam added, “It is our hope that as we bring diverse cultures together in this little space, we help to create, in some small measure, greater global understanding and harmony.”

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IT IS OUR HOPE THAT AS WE BRING DIVERSE CULTURES TOGETHER IN THIS LITTLE SPACE, WE HELP TO CREATE, IN SOME SMALL MEASURE, GREATER GLOBAL UNDERSTANDING AND HARMONY.

MISAL BISTRO 580 Ed Noble Parkway, Norman 579.5600 MisalofIndia.com Hours: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday

misal bistro

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LEMONGRASS ASIAN BISTRO 809 SW 119th St., Oklahoma City 378.7887 Facebook.com/LemonGrassAsianBistroOKC Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 4:30-10 p.m. Saturday

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On LemonGrass Asian Bistro’s Facebook pages, you’ll find plenty of words of praise from first-time visitors as well as longtime patrons. Superlatives include “the best sushi place in town,” “the best food ever!” “amazing, as always” and “their dishes are five-star.” Dishes singled out for praise include two of their house specials—Salt and Pepper Pork Chop and LemonGrass Chicken—as well as their Tempura Shrimp and several types of sushi, including the LG and Baby Gecko rolls. LemonGrass also serves alcoholic beverages; the Asian Pear Mojito was a favorite with one reviewer.

Facebook reviewers also praised the restaurant for its excellent wait staff, serene atmosphere, and beautiful presentation of its appetizers, entrees, sushi, soups and salads, and desserts.

All of this is accomplished through the dedicated efforts of Ann Nguyen, who took over co-ownership of the restaurant in 2011 Photo by Lindsey Davies

with her ex-husband, and then sole ownership in 2016. The bistro was founded in 2006.

“I use local products and shop almost daily at local stores for fresh ingredients,” Ann says. “The only thing I order out of town is my fish because we do not have great local sushi distributors in Oklahoma City.

“I run the business with my heart and treat all my guests and employees like family,” she added, noting that she often brings her two children with her to work.

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EXPENSIVE VS. ARTICLE BRYAN KERR | PHOTOGRAPHY RYAN LASSITER OF DEFINING IMAGE

ONE OF THE FRINGE BENEFITS OF MY JOB IS THAT I GET TO TASTE A LOT OF WINE. I mean, A LOT. Wine reps stop by pretty regularly with samples. After years of drinking free wine samples, the one thing I know for sure is that I can never tell whether the bottle costs $5 or $50.

That might make you say, “Well Bryan, you’re an idiot with an unrefined palate who shouldn’t be writing an article about wine and who should sell his business and go back to doing whatever it is you were good at in the ‘80s.” And since I earnestly believed I was great at certain things from about 1985 to 1989, the biting criticism I pretended you to have of me is both unnecessarily mean and completely appropriate. #However (I purposely used the pound sign there to appear hipper), in a recent study, a psychologist asked almost 600 people to drink two different glasses of wine and simply pick the “expensive” wine and the “cheap” wine.

They only picked correctly half of the time … in other words, he could have flipped a coin and gotten the exact same results (my palate is vindicated!). I say this to say that: there are good wines that are cheap and there are good wines that are expensive. I want to share with you some inexpensive wines that I think drink as nicely as their pricier counterparts. French Rosés are compared first, then Pinot Noirs.

So, the next time you’re at local wine shop, take a chance on a bottle that doesn’t look so fancy or cost so much. You just might find a rare gem cheap.

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LE PETIT CHAT La Petit Chat, with a simple cat drawing on the label, goes for less than $10 a bottle. Meow!

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LISA VANDERPUMP Named after reality star Lisa Vanderpump, who lent her name to the French Rosé. Putting aside the “Real Housewives” gimmick, the wine itself is darn good. It’s priced reasonably at around $20 a bottle.

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VANDORI Though much-less-known than the Meiomi, I’ll bet you would never guess that the Pinot Noir by Vandori is only $5.99 a bottle! A bargain!

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MEIOMI This popular wine is one of my personal favorites at about $20 a bottle. And it’s totally worth it.

Bryan Kerr is proprietor of Moore Liquor, 914 SW 4th St., Moore.

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OCTOBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

1-28 PUMPKIN PATCH AT WELLS FAMILY CHRISTMAS TREE FARM Wells Family Christmas Tree Farm, Norman

also enjoy storytelling and ghost

musicians, art, activist speakers, food

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trucks, community organizations, kid’s

stories.

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activities and more… What causes are you fighting for? Groovefest is a place

OCT 5-NOV 3

for all movements to join together and express their solidarity in individual and collective Human Rights. This year

The pumpkin patch will feature a hay

LEXINGTON ZOMBIE FARM

maze, Gaga Ball, tetherball, corn

10101 144th St., Lexington

pools and cornhole. Admission is $5

Can you survive a walk through the

per student and each student will

Lexington Zombie Farm? Get ready

receive a pumpkin. Additional pump-

to encounter things that go bump in

kins will be available for purchase for

the night, as well as the undead, as

teachers and parents; non-school

you take a walk through the woods

age siblings will be admitted free but

of this Lexington haunted attraction.

must pay for additional pumpkins.

Zombies and ghouls have taken

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over this farm land and are out to

Arts Center, OKC

grab a tasty dinner. Facebook.com/

The “Man with the Golden Flute,” with

LexingtonZombieFarm

his inimitable Irish charm and brilliant

THROUGH NOV 10 FALL FESTIVAL AT THE ORR FAMILY FARM

marks the 32nd anniversary of the event.

VisitNorman.com/Events/Groovefest

9 SIR JAMES AND LADY GALWAY CONCERT

OCCC Visual and Performing

musicianship,

5 WOMEN OF THE SOUTH BLOOD DRIVE

enthralls

audiences

with a colorful array of musical morsels ranging from serious works to lighthearted fare. Sir James sits in a unique position in popular and musical culture. He's not only the most

South OKC Chamber of Commerce

famous living flutist, he may be the

Explore a maze, ride on a hayride,

For everyone who donates blood at

best-known. Tickets.Occc.edu

play on the farm's outdoor attrac-

the Women of the South’s blood drive,

tions, board the farm's locomotive

Pub W is giving a $10 gift card. Sign

or take a spin on the carousel. While

up at obi.org or contact Courtney at

you're there, have fun in the animal

210.3917.

Orr Family Farm, OKC

barn, pedal cars and jumping pillows.

Each child who visits the Fall Festival will receive a sugar pie pumpkin.

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5-7 DAY OUT WITH THOMAS

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The vendors at this eclectic outdoor market will be selling unique hand-crafted art and one-of-a-kind

Oklahoma Railway Museum

repurposed and vintage items that

Thomas fans are invited to spend

are sure to turn your head. Head out

the day with their favorite No. 1 en-

to Wheeler Park, enjoy a day of shop-

gine, and enjoy music, a puppet

ping and take in a breathtaking view

Myriad Botanical Gardens, OKC

show, storytelling, inflatables, vid-

of the Oklahoma City skyline from the

Explore the Children's Garden and

eos, coloring and other activities.

top of the Ferris wheel.

marvel at its transformation into a

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festive fall wonderland featuring

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5-22 PUMPKINVILLE

2,000 pumpkins, a hay bale maze and more. Kids will have a blast

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orating, making Halloween deco-

GROOVEFEST

25 vendors will showcase their

rations and cider pressing. On se-

Andrews Park, Norman

best wares, from handmade goods

lect days at Pumpkinville, kids will

Featuring live music from local

and jewelry to clothing and purses.

with a variety of planned activities and crafts, including pumpkin dec-

Moore Central Park

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OCTOBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR You can even spruce up your home

with decor pieces scored at the

Moore Arts and Crafts Festival.

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great music, food trucks, a beer and wine garden, glow golf, henna tattoos and more.

20 NATIONAL WEATHER FESTIVAL National Weather Center, Norman

The annual National Weather Festival in Norman highlights the many weather-related organizations and activities in central Oklahoma. This unique event features hourly weather balloon launches with local TV meteorologists, children’s activities, emergency response vehicle and equipment displays, weather-themed

superheroes

"The

Weather Friends" and other weather-related information and products.

Nwf.Nwc.Ou.edu/

20 STOCKYARDS STAMPEDE 1305 S Agnew Ave., OKC

Bring the whole family to Stockyards City in Oklahoma City for the district’s premier Western heritage event, Stockyards Stampede. Partake in a whole day’s worth of cowboy entertainment, from riding demonstrations to a gunfight reenactment.

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historic Stockyards City while listening to a variety of folk and western musicians perform live. StockYardsCity.org

20-28 HAUNT THE ZOO FOR HALLOWEEN Oklahoma City Zoo

This unique trick-or-treat tradition is one of Oklahoma City's most "spooktacular" events and provides a safe and fun alternative to traditional trickor-treating. Children are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes to this event. Venture among the various themed booths, festive props and carved jack-o-lanterns. OkcZoo.org

26 DOWNTOWN FALL FESTIVAL Main Street, Norman

The sixth annual Downtown Norman Fall Fest takes place from 6-9 p.m. along Main Street. With family fun including costume contests, safe trick or treating along with inflatables, the annual event is a family favorite. VisitNorman.com/Events/ Downtown-Fall-Festival

We are always accepting submissions for events you'd like to see included in our Calendar section. Submissions are accepted via the Contact Us tab at ClevelandCountyLifestyle.com.

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

K I TC H E N WHIMSICAL! FUNNY! PRACTICAL! ARTICLE JERRI CULPEPPER

GADGETS

IN CLEVELAND COUNTY, PROFESSIONAL CHEFS AS WELL AS SERIOUS HOME COOKS KNOW WHERE TO GO FOR HIGH-QUALITY BAKEWARE/COOKWARE, CUTLERY AND ELECTRICS (SUCH AS MIXERS AND BLENDERS), AS WELL AS A WIDE ASSORTMENT OF FOOD-PREPARATION TOOLS: THE INTERNATIONAL PANTRY. But did you know the International Pantry also carries an assortment of fun and

Angry Mama Microwave Cleaner by New Metro, $9.99

Cherry Chomper by Talisman Designs, $15.99

whimsical (yet useful) gadgets for the kitchen?

FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF OWNER JOCELYN WALL'S FAVORITE GADGETS: + Angry Mama Microwave Cleaner by New Metro – Just add water and vinegar to thoroughly clean your microwave! It steamcleans the crud from your microwave. + Cherry Chomper by Talisman Designs – Insert cherry, press down head and release. + Hot Cooking Bands by Architec –High heat-resistant silicone cooking bands

Hot Cooking Bands by Architec, $7.99

Cover Blubbers by Fusionbrands, $3.99-$9.99

+ Cover Blubbers by Fusionbrands – The super-stretchy food saver forms an airtight seal to any shaped container or food. + Dough press set by Progressive – Three sizes to cut and crimp dough; ideal for small pies, empanadas, calzones and more + Hazel the Nut Grinder by RSVP – Hazel loves to grind nuts! Simply turn her tail to coarsely chop the exact amount of nuts you need. + Potato People by Charcoal Companion – Cook your potatoes faster with this fun set of stainless steel inserts! Set includes chef, cowboy, pirate and firefighter.

Dough press set by Progressive, $7.99

Hazel the Nut Grinder

by RSVP, $29.99

Wall notes that, this December, International Pantry will celebrate 40 years in the Hollywood Shopping Center.

Wall shares that the shop also offers cooking observation classes (see Around Town, this issue). "Our classes are crazy

THE INTERNATIONAL PANTRY

popular and tons of fun!,"

1618 West Lindsey St.

she said, noting that this fall

Norman, OK 73069

they are the classes through

360.0765 | IntlPantry.com

mid-November. Cost is $45 per person, which includes an evening of food, knowledge and fun. Check out their website for details.

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