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Culture 92 ARTS OKC Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty set to dazzle on stage 94 SPORTS OU Women’s softball star smashing records 96 TRAVEL Splendid Santa Fe: a feast for the senses 98 IN CONVERSATION WITH Hollywood food stylist with hometown roots Chef Mary Payne

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PERSON OF INTEREST Meet the woman known as “Miss VA” — a champion for veterans

24 FASHION Who says motherhood can’t look fabulous?!

ENTERTAINING 101 A 50th birthday party that will make your jaw drop

100 LOOKING BACK OKC’s “Hostess With the Mostest” who dazzled D.C. 102 ONE MORE THING The House FM expands to new studio in Edmond

34 DESIGN A bright and beautifully refreshed Mesta Park home

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GOOD TASTE R&J Lounge and Supper Club’s dining and daydrinking vibes

80 THE DISH OKC’s flourishing Guatemalan cuisine scene 10 82 LOCAL FLAVOR 10 metro pastries to pique your appetite

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Thank you all so much for your participation and enthusiasm. It is our honor to present to you 2022’s much-anticipated Best of the 405 (pg. 41). Also in this powerhouse issue, you will find people and businesses breaking down barriers, smashing records and making names for themselves. You will encounter a female veteran fiercely advocating for an empowering VA (pg. 22), a Mother’s Day fashion spread including her adorable children (pg. 24), a breathtaking Mesta Park home design (pg. 34), the exciting local Guatemalan cuisine scene (pg. 78), OKC Ballet’s dazzling upcoming production of Cinderella (pg. 90), and the OU softball star who has the sports world talking (pg. 94). With that, I will wish you a marvelous May! P.S. Don’t forget to call to call your mom.

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Marvelous May Style to showcase the season BY B E N N E T T H I L L

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Held at The Springs Event Venue in Edmond, the Moms on Missions High Tea fundraiser featured food from Coco’s Sweet Eats and Dearly Desserted. Grammy- and Dove-winning recording artist Sandi Patty inspired the audience with songs and words. MOMS uses the proceeds from the event to support moms with children persevering through serious illness, trauma and special needs. More information about MOMS resources can be found at momsonmissions.org.

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Meet Miss VA Rochell Alexander’s career as an ambassador for veterans BY K R I S T E N G R A C E P H O T O BY C H A R L I E N E U E N S C H WA N D E R

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W H E N Y O U WA L K i nto t he Depa r t ment of Veterans’ Affairs in downtown Oklahoma City, there is a welcome board with a picture of Rochell Alexander wearing her Ambassador red coat. “I’m known as Miss VA,” Alexander said proudly. “I’m an ambassador for the VA. I passionately believe in what we do and the services we prov ide. My cur rent role is to make sure that every employee has a safe working environment, free from discrimination and harassment.” Born and raised in Ok la homa, a nd a n A r my veteran herself, Alexander has been at the VA for 17 years, working her way up from clerk to Equal Employment Opportunities Manager. “Joining the military was one of the best decisions I have ever made,” she said. “I am still reaping the benefits from that decision.” Alexander always wanted to join the Army, but first she had children and graduated from high school, and then she went to college. Near her graduation from community college, recruiters approached her. “I never thought I’d be able to qualify, but they talked me into taking the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery),” she remembered. Alexander scored so high on the test that the next morning she had recruiters on her doorstep. She passed the physical and they placed her with a recruiter in Active Duty.

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She completed her basic training in Fort Jackson, South Carolina. To do this as a mother, she said, was a special challenge. She had to leave her husband and four children for eight weeks to complete basic training. Every morning she would wake up and say, “I have to do this for my children.” “Basic training makes you realize what you are made of. I made it through with the mindset that I can persevere. I have been given these challenges and I can overcome. And I would choose that route again.” Now working for the VA, Alexander is a fierce advocate of the services that the VA provides. As she put it, “We are no longer your grandfather’s VA. This is a place of comprehensive health care. The VA provides primary health care, dental, vision, pharmacy, a women’s clinic and safe places for mothers to breastfeed their children, along with physical and occupational therapy, support and therapy groups — many solely for women. Next year, we will be able to provide

mammography on-site. We are always expanding the care we provide. Women veterans are our fastest growing demographic, and we want to take good care of them here.” Alexander is very aware that many women veterans have a difficult time accessing services at the VA. Because of MST (Military Sexual Trauma), there are women who have a difficult time even walking through the door. “That’s why we developed the Red Coat Ambassador Program,” she said. “It is available to everyone, but it is especially directed for women veterans. When we know someone is coming, we meet them at the doors in our red coats, take them around, showing them everything, always making sure they feel invited, safe and welcome. “I want this to be the place that people choose to come to work, and that veterans choose to come for care. We serve America’s heroes. It is an honor.” Everything that Rochell Alexander does is designed to help VA employees and veterans access the services they need to empower themselves.

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Doing It All Marvelous looks for Mom BY L I N DA M I L L E R

M A N Y MOT H ERS A R E CELEbrated with cards, gifts and flowers in May, though hopefully it’s not the only time. Going forward, maybe her big day should be a reminder for mom to also celebrate herself. Really, for all women to celebrate themselves. To acknowledge their self-worth and to embrace feeling good, looking good and being true to themselves. Many mothers do it all, whether it’s 9 to 5 at the office, owning their own business or juggling a jam-packed schedule that includes carpools, parent-teacher conferences and volunteering … and probably much of everything else that requires attention between sunrise and sunset. Amanda Baker, an Oklahoma City style influencer and content creator of the Gray Details, exemplifies the spirit and passion of today’s mother. She and her husband Ryan have three children — that alone translates to a busy, hectic lifestyle. Add in her popular website posts and social media sites, and that adds up to one hard-working and successful woman. And she loves almost every aspect of her life, even the 50 or so hours she spends each week on the Gray Details. “I wish I could find a better balance,” Baker said. “I think every mother struggles with that.” She said her work doesn’t feel like work, though. “I do it because I need to feel 100 percent fulfilled in what I do.” She likes inspiring women, and blogging fulfills that. “I need it for me to feel good, to feel meaningful.” Baker worked 13 years for Calvin Klein underwear, living in New York for a decade and then working remotely after moving to 24

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Oklahoma and traveling back and forth occasionally. Baby number three changed that. She stayed home for a couple of years, doing everything stay-at-home moms do, and then launched the Gray Details. “At the end of the day, I needed something for me. I had such a strong work background,” she said, adding that with her experience in fashion, e-commerce and online retailers, the Gray Details seemed a natural fit. Her focus and goal is to inspire and guide women through visualization and style guides. She likes to show them how to dress for any occasion by creating a capsule wardrobe. Personally, Baker loves neutrals and is drawn to romantic f lorals, lace and feminine details, all strong looks for spring. Some of the season’s other most talked about styles, many of which will be perfect for a Mother’s Day gathering

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T I M E L E S S D E S I G N S TA K E T I M E T O design. Just ask Jordan and Jesse Gould about the historic Mesta Park home they purchased in 2020. “Any drapery you see, we took days going through multiple fabrics,” said Jordan Gould, who worked closely with interior designers Hannah Sutter and Kellie Schwartz to select the perfect patterns and trims. All collaborated to achieve a singular vision: traditional interiors that honor the history of the home, and that were also fun and fresh. In addition to the thoughtful window treatments, the home boasts stunning artwork, contemporary fixtures, local antique finds and custom-upholstered furniture with classic lines. “I was really wanting [something] like ‘traditional 2.0’ — grounded in traditional antiques and design with contemporary touches,” Jordan Gould said. “Anything we bought new, we didn’t really want it to look new.” The home was built in 1910 by architect J.W. Hawk, known for building stately hotels and courthouses throughout Oklahoma. There is speculation on whether Hawk actually lived here — the second floor balcony stonework contains an “H.” However, while researching the home’s history, Jesse Gould found a 1910 newspaper clipping tying the property to Lee Bernstein and his Jewish family. “It’s an interesting and cool connection that it was originally built by a Jewish family in 1910, over 100 years ago,” said Jesse Gould, who is also Jewish. “It kind of goes hand-in-hand with the history, but the sidewalks, the trees and the walkability of the neighborhood are all also very appealing.” Jesse Gould, who works for the Oklahoma City Thunder, was raised in an 1850s row house in Philadelphia. Jordan Gould, a family law attorney who grew up in a newer California neighborhood, gained an appreciation for historic homes after the couple rented a property in Mesta Park. 34

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ABOVE: Jordan and Jesse Gould with their dog Pepper LEFT: Soft pastels infuse life into the home’s traditional design. RIGHT: The Hudson Valley Lighting Floral Park chandelier adds an iridescent glow to the dining room.

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FAR LEFT: Bernhardt chairs in a custom chartreuse fabric were a perfect pick for the sun-filled dining room.

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The living room is punctuated by floral drapes with pom-pom trim and paintings by local artists like Christian Dixon.

LEFT: Hannah Sutter and Kellie Schwartz with Hannah Sutter Interiors

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entry features a Visual Comfort Talia chandelier, a custom CR Lane sofa, an antique rent table from Antique Avenue, and several vases from Mockingbird Manor.

The first item Jordan Gould purchased for the home was a round marbletop table with a carved base from K&N Interior Consignment. Sutter and Schwartz helped place the large table in the dining room and finished out the space with the right chairs, sideboard, light fixture and rug. The room blends new and old seamlessly while incorporating a rainbow of soothing pastels — a concept that also defines the entry and living room. “I wanted to go with soft colors so, when you’re here, it’s calming,” said Jordan Gould. “I didn’t want to have blue overload, because that can happen. So we tried to branch out with other colors as you move upstairs and downstairs.” Sutter says she enjoyed working with so many colors — like lavender, sky blue and chartreuse-yellow — compared to the ever-popular neutral tones people often request.

“There’s no white, beige or gray anywhere,” Sutter said. “Every piece of furniture that was upholstered is a color. Every drapery is a color or a floral or a print.” Schwartz added that Tabriz Oriental Rugs was a great resource for rugs that pulled all of the colors together. “We really lucked out there, because a lot of those area rugs brought in the different blues, purples and greens,” she said. Charming details like the pom-pom trim on the living room drapes exemplify the Goulds’ thorough and thoughtful approach to interior design. With this home, they are putting down roots in Oklahoma City while establishing long-lasting designs. Such meaningful endeavors simply take time. 405MAGAZINE.COM

Fine Homes & Luxury Properties

Alice Dahlgren

Office: 405.843.8448 Cell: 405.570.1766 alice@homeoklahoma.com homeoklahoma.com

Chelle Greene

Office: 405.843.8448 Cell: 405.818.9131 chellegreene@remax.net chellegreene.com @chellegreenerealestate NEXT TO NICHOLS HILLS 7913 NICHOLS GATE CIRCLE

$860,000 MLS #902018

SOLD! HIDDEN CREEK 12625 DOWNSVIEW LANE

$625,000 MLS #992169

SOLD! MEDICINE PARK

121 OBSERVATION RD, MEDICINE PARK, OK 73557

$998,000 MLS# 981974

UNDER CONTRACT “Chelle Greene was amazing as my realtor. She went above and beyond to provide the most professional service in every way. She was always prompt with responses to my calls, texts and concerns, which were numerous. I cannot imagine having a better realtor both

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with the sale of my home and the purchase of my condo. She is a kind, thoughtful person who is a delight to work with. Anyone would be fortunate to have her as their realtor.”- Judi

GAILLARDIA

14815 DALEA DRIVE Beautifully remodeled and feels cozy throughout. Tall ceilings, rich wood finishes, chef’s kitchen, and spaces for entertaining. The backyard was designed for relaxation and entertaining. Intimate covered patio includes space for fireplace, t.v., and cooking. The curb appeal is undeniable and catches the eye.

$2,900,000 | MLS #992040

“Chelle is the ultimate professional. I appreciate her taking the time to make sure I understood everything. She was interested in what I was interested in and made sure we looked at homes in my price range and interests. Chelle went above and beyond all the way through the process. She even gave me some ideas to sell my house in Texas. Chelle is trustworthy, honest, thorough and truly helps her clients buy the best house for the best price possible. If I ever go through this process again, I will call Chelle.” - Jan

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Linda Haneborg

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Susan Citty

Office: 405.843.8448 Cell: 405.401.7793 susancittyproperties@gmail.com susancittyproperties.com Whether you are buying a luxury property or your first home, selling a home or purchasing investment property, Susan Citty’s experience and qualifications will meet your needs and exceed your expectations.

NICHOLS HILLS

2752 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE (NEW CONSTRUCTION)

$1,235,000

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OKC/EDMOND METRO

EXCLUSIVE LISTING

$1,200,000. MLS #994413

$16,000/MO. MLS #954376

2817 S. AIR DEPOT BLVD

301 NE 4TH ST. #16 THE PENTHOUSE

NICHOLS HILLS

1115 BELFORD AVE

$395,000 MLS #994274

SOLD! NICHOLS HILLS 1108 BELFORD AVE

$387,000. MLS #949378

GORGEOUS GATED GAILLARDIA 14329 GAILLARDIA DRIVE

Grand entry with soaring ceilings overlooking the entertainment enclave. Main floor has two owner suites on separate wings; total entertainment areas with newly renovated kitchen and gathering room, wine room, theatre room, four magnificent stone fireplaces and upstairs private apartment style living with three bedrooms and two full bath. Incredible views of golf course and lake. Four car garage and private parking. French doors open to private richly paneled study. Safe room and storm shelter.

$1,650,000 | MLS #938284

SOLD! “Susan is one of the most conscientious people I have ever known. She is committed to doing the absolute best for her client. She is always available and is always willing to go the extra mile. She cares deeply for her clients in the journey to find a new home and in selling their existing home. Her extensive business background in both the public and private sectors sets her apart from others. Her knowledge and experience transform the financial aspects of the process. She has a large network of contacts that allows her to market real estate in a unique way.” - Patty

Thank you, readers!

You voted Alan Webb the

Best Financial Planner

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To my loyal clients and referral sources, my sincere "Thank You!" Please know the love is mutual!

- Alan

Alan J. Webb, CEP®, CMFC®, CRC® LPL REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE

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Wild, wonderful and experimental.

A lovely springtime event with arts, entertainment and food.

Shopping, dining and some of the city’s best bars.

Factory Obscura

OKC Festival of the Arts

CASINO

Riverwind Casino

F A M I LY A T T R A C T I O N DANCE STUDIO

Your source for gambling and concert fun.

Oklahoma City Ballet

COMEDIAN

Arabesques on pointe for the next gen’s prima ballerinas.

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OKC Zoo

Baby elephants and red pandas — what more could you ask for?

INTERIOR DESIGNER

Jennifer Welch

Creating interiors that are specialized to each client’s lifestyle and taste. LOCAL CELEBRITY

Bob Stoops Our hero. Nuff said.

LOCAL MUSICIAN

Turnpike Troubadours Red Dirt and roots rock from Broken Bow’s own. MUSEUM

OKC National Memorial & Museum Honoring the 9:03 that changed us forever. MUSIC VENUE

The Jones Assembly Flexible, innovative space with indoor and outdoor live shows. OKLAHOMA INFLUENCER

@sara.michelle.swan Fashionable mommy and her adorable family. PERFORMING ARTS VENUE

Civic Center Music Hall

Not a bad seat in the house for A-list shows. PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER

Dallas Lewis Photography

Capturing your family’s most precious moments.

RADIO DJ

Joey & Heather This morning show duo starts your day with a smile. S TAYC AT I O N LO C AT I O N

Omni OKC Hotel

The spa, the skyline, the swank - oh my! TAT T O O A R T I S T

Emma Loren, Atomic Lotus Tattoo Color and details that will last a lifetime. VOCALIST

Adam Aguilar Singer/songwriter taking the stage by storm. BRIDAL SHOP

Bella Rose

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VIDEOGRAPHER

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Can handle a job of any size with ease.

Capturing your big day from destination to local.

Oh, snap — capturing your big day.

COVER BAND

WEDDING CAKE/DESSERTS

WEDDING VENUE

OKC’s favorite party band.

Custom cake queen.

160 stunning acres in a picturesque setting.

E V E N T C O O R D I N AT O R

W E D D I N G I N V I TAT I O N S / PA P E R G O O D S

The party doesn’t start ’til she walks in…

Your one-stop invitation shop.

Abbey Road Catering

My So Called Band

Chelsey Flint Events E V E N T R E N TA L S

Marianne’s Rentals Reliability and professionalism meet glamour FLORIST

Curbside Flowers Beautiful bouquets with a cause. MAKEUP ARTIST

Nadja Theodore

Talented couture MUA for all types of faces. PA R T Y D J

405 Productions High energy with top-level technology to keep the party hopping. PHOTOBOOTH

The SNL Booth

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Pulley Productions

Amy Cakes

Paper + More

Nellie Kay Photo

Aspen Ranch

“Does your Salmon bite? This is not my Salmon!!!!!!” -The Pink Panther

A FAMILY AFFAIR. 38 YEARS... STAND BY FOR MORE. labaguettebistro.com | (405) 840-3047 | 7408 N May Ave, Oklahoma City

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BAKERY

Pie Junkie City’s best pies and service. BARBECUE

Swadley’s

Consistency, convenience, affordability and catering. BARTENDER

Haleigh Harwell, Ponyboy Quality, speed and service. BREAKFAST

Neighborhood JA.M. Waffles to tacos, they do it all right. BRUNCH

The Jones Assembly Delicious food in an expansive familyfriendly environment. BURGER

The Garage Simple, delicious, affordable. BUSINESS LUNCH

Charleston’s

It defined team service in OKC — and oh, those croissants! C AT F I S H

Off the Hook A local favorite from Southern specialists. CHARCUTERIE

Graze OKC

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK

C O C K TA I L B A R

The classic for a reason (and jalapeno gravy).

Popular two-location night spot with craft and classic cocktails.

Cheever’s

A strikingly creative palette of finger foods.

Sidecar Barley & Wine

CHINESE CHEF

Chef Andrew Black A trailblazer making his mark on the fine dining scene.

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Grand House A menu with remarkable variety + dim sum.

COFFEE SHOP

Stella Nova

Taking over the coffee culture with many locations across town.

CRAFT BREWERY

Stonecloud

Quality, creativity and balance. DESSERT

Pie Junkie Perfect spot for your dessert date. DIVE BAR

Edna’s

Lunchboxes and festive crowds. EUROPEAN (NONI TA L I A N )

La Baguette Bistro

The standard in French cuisine for 40 years. FINE DINING

FRIDA Southwest Excellence at every level. FOOD TRUCK

Saucee Sicilian Delicious, rustic Italian on wheels. FRENCH FRIES

The Mule

Potatoes on their best day. HAPPY HOUR

The Jones Assembly One of the city’s most creative cocktail programs.

H E A LT H Y E A T I N G

MEDITERRANEAN

Early pioneers in healthy eating in the city.

Traditional to modern Greek and Middle Eastern.

INDIAN

MEXICAN

Second to naan.

A favorite destination for TexMex dining.

Picasso Cafe

Sheesh Mahal

Zorba’s

San Marcos

I TA L I A N

Gabriella’s Hearty, yummy, family-style meals.

PIZZA

Empire Slice House Quirky to classic, this place does it all.

L AT I N A M E R I C A N

Cafe Kacao

There’s a line around the block for a reason.

POSOLE

Green Chile Kitchen An OKC spin on a New Mexico classic. 405MAGAZINE.COM

TAC O S - G R I N G O

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

Spicy pork rules, but it does everything well.

TAC O S - T R A D I T I O N A L

Abel’s

Beef or chicken, crispy or soft — excellent lunch special. THAI

Panang Crazy jungle chicken and a delicious variety of curry. VIETNAMESE

Pho Lien Hoa

The mothership of pho in OKC. WINE LIST

Metro Wine Bar The gold standard for more than 30 years.

SANDWICHES

STEAKHOUSE

Creative combinations between the slices.

Nearly 100 years of breakfast, blue ribbon steak and lamb fries.

The Mule

Cattlemen’s

SEAFOOD

Pearl’s

SUSHI

Popular Cajun and seafood comfort food.

Sushi Neko

SOUL FOOD

Japanese cuisine with a modern twist and a popular bar.

Off the Hook

Seafood and more with a soul food twist. 48

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BEST OF THE 405 Thank you to our patients and community for choosing Physical Therapy Central again as the # 1 choice for Physical Therapy in the 405.

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Midtown Barbers A full-service, upscale barbershop. CHIROPRACTOR

Dr. Mike Spears - Spears Chiropractic Bringing pain relief through accurate adjustments. COSMETIC SURGEON

Dr. Tim R. Love

Creating a beautiful reflection of you. D AY S PA

udånder

Treat yourself to a day of bliss. DENTIST

Farrow & Dewbre Orthodontics Pearly white smile for life. ESTHETICIAN

Samantha Radcliffe, Lady Stardust Because your esthi is your bestie. EYE SURGERY EYE LASHES

Danielle Ward - Muse Changing the world one lash at a time.

Dean McGee Eye Institute Oklahoma’s premier vision experts since 1975. HAIR SALON

Hair + Co

Helping achieve hair dreams. HAIR STYLIST

Rachael Hager - Hair + Co Passionate about each and every client. MASSAGE THERAPIST

Deep Roots Wellness

Aligning people with their highest self. M E D S PA

RefineU MedSpa OKC Unleashing the power of beautiful skin. 50

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Dr. Melissa Farrow & Dr. Jeremy Dewbre Farrow & Dewbre Orthodontics

ith more than 1,200 reviews and four metro locations, there’s a lot to love about Farrow & Dewbre Orthodontics. Drs. Melissa Farrow and Jeremy Dewbre have more than 21 years of orthodontic experience and are both VIP Diamond Plus Invisalign providers. This is the top status an orthodontist can earn. “Invisalign can be used for any and all patients in our practice,” Farrow said. “We often recommend Invisalign because it is a superior appliance for particular dental concerns. Treatment plans are customized to the individual, their dental needs and their personal smile goals.” Some choose aligners, while others choose braces. Patients as young as 7 can benefit from interventional orthodontics during the critical years of development. This can mean avoiding more aggressive treatments in the future. For adults, Farrow and Dewbre are able to give many the smile they have dreamt of for years. The smile journey is often surprisingly easy. “The time and resources invested in orthodontics last a lifetime if properly cared for,” Dewbre said. There are very few investments you can say this about. Farrow and Dewbre are proud of the patient experience offered at their practice and encourage 405 residents to experience it for themselves. “It is very common for us to hear feedback from our patients about how positive the experience has been from their first phone call,” Farrow said. “We genuinely care about them and the result they achieve. ”

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Thread Lift Vampire Facial Y Lift IV Nutrition Bar

“On behalf “On behalf of of Spears Spears Family Family Chiropractic, Chiropractic to say say Chiropractic, we we wanted wanted to thank you you to to every everyone thank one of of our our patients It is is patients who who voted voted for for us. us. It our to our honor honor and and pleasure pleasure to serve serve you you all. all. We to give give the the We plan plan to to continue continue to best best service service and and care care possible possible for our our next next 25+ 25+ years!” years!” for - Dr. Spears, Summer, and Kylie

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Mint Brows OKC

Brows introduce you before you speak, so give them something to say. NAIL ARTIST

Christy Vo - Polished The nail artist they told you about. NAIL SALON

Polished Nail Salon A polished life awaits you. OPTOMETRIST

Dean McGee Eye Institute The name is synonymous with professionalism and service. PERSONAL TRAINER

HIIT Fitness Inc.

High intensity interval training for a better you. PET BOARDING/ GROOMING

The Paw Spa Elite Discover the animal care difference. PHARMACY

Ralph’s Family Pharmacy Stop in for customer service and neighborly care. SPORTS/ORTHOPEDIC REHAB

VETERINARIAN

405 Vet Animal Hospital Treating every patient as if they were their own pets.

Physical Therapy Central

WEIGHT LOSS CLINIC (TIE)

Reduce pain and help the body recover faster.

Losing weight is not easy; allow this lovely team to help.

UNIQUE FITNESS

The Broadway Clinic

True Grit Fitness

A physical, mental and spiritual approach. URGENT CARE

Mercy-Go Health Urgent Care

INTEGRIS Weight Loss Clinic

Weight, wellness and renewal. Y O G A / P I L AT E S / B A R R E S T U D I O

Barre3 OKC

Balance the body and build empowerment from within.

Quick care for peace of mind. 405MAGAZINE.COM

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EYEWEAR

A boutique cabinetry experience pushing the envelope of design and quality.

Professional and exclusive eyecare and contact lenses.

Wilshire Cabinet + Co

Midtown Optical

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DISPENSARY

Stability Cannabis Top-shelf, award-winning flower. ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Barnett Electrical

Your number one electrical contractor in OKC.

ANTIQUE SHOP

Dead People’s Stuff You won’t know you need it ’til you get there. AUTO SHOP

Beck’s Garage Old-school vibe and tremendous customer service. BODY SHOP

Collision Works Repairing vehicles until they are as good as new. BOUTIQUE

Blue Seven

Thoughtful gifts, apparel, local goods and more. C O N D O / A PA R T M E N T C O M M U N I T Y

West Village

Comfort and affordability close to everything that matters downtown. C O W O R K I N G S PA C E

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Mister Robert Fine Furniture & Design

Sophisticated, sumptuous, stunning ... all waiting to be experienced.

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Plenty Mercantile Oklahoma-owned, women-owned, sustainable lifestyle shop. H E AT I N G & A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G C O M PA N Y

Air Comfort Solutions

Home comfort from a name you can trust. HOME BUILDER

Homes by Taber

Proudly overbuilt, one of the top home builders in Oklahoma for nearly 20 years.

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HOME DECOR STORE

Plenty Mercantile

Shop local and eco-friendly products. HOME IMPROVEMENT

Pella of Oklahoma

Beautifully designed windows and doors.

HOTEL

Omni OKC Hotel Elegance, fun, food and contemporary comfort in downtown OKC. INTERNET PROVIDER

Pioneer Telephone

High-speed/fiber internet, cellular and phone services for residences and businesses.

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JEWELRY STORE

BC Clark

Legacy history providing lovely pieces to your story. LANDSCAPER

Squared Away Lawns Squaring away your lawn and landscaping. L AW F I R M

Evans & Davis, Edmond Providing estate and business planning for a lifetime. MEN’S CLOTHING

Blue Seven

Fashionable apparel and accessories. MEN’S SHOES

The Laboratory Oklahoma’s first premium sneaker boutique. PEST CONTROL

The Bug Guy

Don’t let uninvited guests into your home. PLUMBING SERVICES

Plumb Crazy

Making customers for life. POOL BUILDER/MAINTENANCE

Oasis Pools

Some people do this for summer; they do it for a living.

R E A L E S TAT E AG E N C Y / AG E N T COMMERCIAL

Jenni Aguilar

Buying, selling, leasing and investing for success.

WOMEN’S CLOTHING

Lush Fashion Lounge

An eclectic mix of trendy and affordable merchandise for women. WOMEN’S SHOES

R E A L E S TAT E AG E N C Y / AG E N T RESIDENTIAL

Greg and Sabrina Adams

Experts in home buying and selling needs from start to finish. R O O F I N G C O M PA N Y

Ferguson Roof Systems It’s not just a roof, it’s a promise. THRIFT STORE

Bad Granny’s It’s a Bazaar!

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Betsy King

Beautifully curated collection and stellar customer service.

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TOP DENTISTS This list is excerpted from the 2022 topDentists™ list, a database that includes listings for more than 100 dentists and specialists in the Oklahoma City metro area. The list is based on hundreds of detailed evaluations of dental professionals by their peers. The complete database is available at www.usatopdentists.com. For more information call 706-364-0853; write P.O. Box 970, Augusta, GA 30903; email info@usatopdentists.com or visit www.usatopdentists.com

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SELECTION PROCESS “If you had a patient in need of a dentist, which dentist would you

refer them to?” This is the question we’ve asked thousands of dentists to help us determine who the topDentists should be. Dentists and specialists are asked to take into consideration years of experience, continuing education, manner with patients, use of new techniques and technologies and of course physical results. The nomination pool of dentists consists of dentists listed online with the American Dental Association, as well as dentists listed online with other dental societies, thus allowing virtually every dentist the opportunity to participate. Dentists are also given the opportunity to nominate other dentists that they feel should be included in our list. Respondents are asked to put aside any personal bias or political motivations and to use only their knowledge of their peer’s work when evaluating the other nominees. Voters are asked to individually evaluate the practitioners on their ballot whose work they are familiar with. Once the balloting is completed, the scores are compiled and then averaged. The numerical average required for inclusion varies depending on the average for all the nominees within the specialty and the geographic area. Borderline cases are given a careful consideration by the editors. Voting characteristics and comments are taken into consideration while making decisions. Past awards a dentist has received, status in various dental academies can play a factor in our decision. Once the decisions have been finalized, the included dentists are checked against state dental boards for disciplinary actions to make sure they have an active license and are in good standing with the board. Then letters of congratulations are sent to all the listed dentists. Of course there are many fine dentists who are not included in this representative list. It is intended as a sampling of the great body of talent in the field of dentistry in Oklahoma. A dentist’s inclusion on our list is based on the subjective judgments of his or her fellow dentists. While it is true that the lists may at times disproportionately reward visibility or popularity, we remain confident that our polling methodology largely corrects for any biases and that these lists continue to represent the most reliable, accurate, and useful list of dentists available anywhere.

ENDODONTICS

GENERAL DENTISTRY

Victoria J. Ball

Jeff D. Baggett

Contemporary Endodontics of Oklahoma 2916 Astoria Way, Suite 100 Edmond, OK 73034 405-285-5042 www.ceoklahoma.com

David C. Bird

OKC Endo 200 Northwest 63rd Street Oklahoma City, OK 73116 405-778-2525 www.okcendodontics.com

Dayna S. Duke

Endodontic Associates 4500 West Memorial Circle Oklahoma City, OK 73142 405-748-6000 www.eaokc.com

Leslie B. Hardy, Jr. Endodontic Associates 4500 West Memorial Circle Oklahoma City, OK 73142 405-748-6000 www.eaokc.com

Myron S. Hilton

Endodontic Associates 4500 West Memorial Circle Oklahoma City, OK 73142 405-748-6000 www.eaokc.com

Dennis A. Leseberg

Oklahoma Endodontics 3727 Northwest 63rd Street, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 405-843-9330 www.oklaendo.com

Germán Luezas

Advanced Endodontics 3621 Northwest 63rd Street, Suite H Oklahoma City, OK 73116 405-607-2993 www.aeoklahoma.com

Steven E. Powell

Norman Endodontics 410 24th Avenue Southwest Norman, OK 73069 405-307-8200

Jared Schellenberg North Pointe Endodontics 13851 Quail Pointe Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73134 405-242-2083 www.npendo.com

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Endodontic Associates 4500 West Memorial Circle Oklahoma City, OK 73142 405-748-6000 www.eaokc.com

David B. Shadid III

Oklahoma University Health 1201 North Stonewall Avenue, Floor 4 Oklahoma City, OK 73117 405-271-5714 www.ouhealth.com/find-adoctor/david-shadid-dds/

Kim L. Wilkinson

North Pointe Endodontics 13851 Quail Pointe Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73134 405-242-2083 www.npendo.com

Michael C. Fling

200 North Sooner Road, Suite B Edmond, OK 73034 405-341-8884 www.jeffbaggettdds.com

OKC Dental Arts 3621 Northwest 63rd Street, Suite D Oklahoma City, OK 73116 405-848-6743 www.okcdentalarts.com

Jon A. Barnes

Tracy A. Gasbarra

Buffalo Creek Dental 201 South Sara Road, Suite 140 Mustang, OK 73064 405-293-4735 www.buffalocreekdental.com

Justin L. Beasley

2401 North Henney Road Choctaw, OK 73020 405-390-2000 www.choctawdentist.com

Mark T. Hanstein

4600 West Memorial Road Oklahoma City, OK 73142 405-755-5400 www.drjbeasley.com

201 Robert South Kerr Avenue, Suite 521 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 405-235-7288 www.okcdrhansteindds.com

Tamara S. Berg

Tanner Hays

Berg Family Dentistry 910 South Yukon Parkway Yukon, OK 73099 405-354-3763 www.bergfamilydentistry.com

Bobby J. Carmen

1141 Sonoma Park Drive Norman, OK 73071 405-364-2200 www.drbobbycarmen.com

Stephen R. Cash

Stonebridge Dental 197 Stonebridge Boulevard Edmond, OK 73013 405-285-8600 www.drcashdental.com

Matthew E. Cohlmia

Cohlmia Family Dentistry 3727 North West 63rd Street, Suite 310 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 405-848-3783

Raymond A. Cohlmia

Parkside Dentistry 924 Robtrice Court Edmond, OK 73034 405-340-5110 www.parksidedentistryok.com

Joe B. Isaacson

8200 North May Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73120 405-943-8575 www.joeisaacsondental.com

Krista M. Jones

2000 South East 15th Street, Suite 200 Edmond, OK 73013 405-341-0203 www.edmonddentist.com

Michael K. Kirk

Grand Dental Studio 1057 North West Grand Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73118 405-563-7370 www.dentistokc.com

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry 1201 North Stonewall Avenue, Room 505 Oklahoma City, OK 73117 405-271-5444 www.dentistry.ouhsc.edu

Grady L. Lembke

Dunn H. Cumby

3613 Northwest 56th Street, Suite 135 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 405-947-0564 www.drloper.com

717 Northeast 36th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73105 405-524-7214

J. Russell Danner

4514 West Memorial Circle, Suite A Oklahoma City, OK 73142 405-749-1676 www.dannerdentistry.com

Thanh DaoVandenberg

Deer Creek Dental 12321 Hidden Forest Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73142 405-722-7767 www.deercreekdentists.com

Lee A. Eliot

Parkside Dentistry 924 Robtrice Court Edmond, OK 73034 405-340-5110 www.parksidedentistryok.com

James E. Farley

200 North Sooner Road, Building B Edmond, OK 73034 405-330-6020 www.gradylembkedds.com

Eric M. Loper

Abbey Onan

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry 1201 North Stonewall Avenue, Suite 494 Oklahoma City, OK 73117 405-271-5714 www.dentistry.ouhsc.edu

Alan Owen

7300 North Macarthur Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73132 405-721-1616

John G. Polkinghorne 601 North Kelly Avenue, Suite 104 Edmond, OK 73003 405-341-4400 www.drjohndental.com

Scissortail Dental 216 East 10th Street Plaza Edmond, OK 73034 405-348-5100 www.scissortaildentalok.com 405MAGAZINE.COM

Chris A. Poore

Oklahoma Center for Implants & Periodontics 9112 North May Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73120 405-947-0486 www.okperioimplant.com

Michelle Sanor

Elite Smiles 313 Northwest 61st Oklahoma City, OK 73118 405-418-4999 www.elitesmilesokc.com

Jeff Shadid

10717 North Rockwell Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73162 405-722-7777 www.jeffshadiddds.com

Paul A. Shadid

Shadid Dental Studio 1001 Southwest 89th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73139 405-631-1531 www.shadiddental.com

David A. Simon

OKC Dentistry Associates 8001 North MacArthur Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73132 405-728-7171 www.okcdentistry.com

Robert L. Talley

Craniofacial Pain Associates 448 36th Avenue Northwest Norman, OK 73072 405-321-8030 www.tmj-pain.com

Robert B. Bryan II

Oral Surgery Specialists of Oklahoma 4320 McAuley Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73120 405-755-4826 www.oklahomacityoralsurgery.com

Peter Carlson

Oklahoma City Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons 8301 South Walker Avenue, Suite 101 Oklahoma City, OK 73139 405-636-4230 www.okcoms.com

Emily Frye

Lakeside Oral Surgery 3100 West Britton Road, Suite A Oklahoma City, OK 73120 405-751-3312 www.lakesideoralsurgeryokc.com

Jeremy C. Goodson

Oral Surgery Specialists of Oklahoma 4320 McAuley Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73120 405-755-4826 www.oklahomacityoralsurgery.com

Jay A. Harlan

Harlan Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates 8101 South Walker Avenue, Suite E Oklahoma City, OK 73139 405-632-9726 www.harlanoms.com

Lawrence S. Holmgren

5100 North Brookline Avenue, Suite 870 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 405-943-8058

Sandstone Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 616 West 18th Edmond, OK 73013 405-340-7263 www.sandstoneos.com

V. Ralph Willcox

S. Ross Martin

Stephen L. Virtue

Edmond Dental Associates 950 Medical Park Boulevard Edmond, OK 73013 405-341-8804 www.edmonddental.com

Jack E. Willoughby

Willoughby Family Dentistry 1222 South Kelly Avenue Edmond, OK 73003 405-341-8518 www.willoughbydentistry.com

Angela Windsor

Advances in Dentistry 12320 Saint Andrews Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73120 405-751-6996 www.advancesindentistry.com

Patrick A. Woods

2812 West Hefner Road Oklahoma City, OK 73120 405-751-0358 www.patwoodsdental.com

ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY James A. Baker

OKC-OMS 8301 South Walker Avenue, Suite 101 Oklahoma City, OK 73139 405-636-4230 www.okcoms.com

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Oral and Maxillofacial Associates 3601 North West 138th Street, Suite 100 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 405-848-7994 www.omaok.com

Tracy E. McIntire

Oral and Maxillofacial Associates 3601 Northwest 138th Street, Suite 100 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 405-848-7994 www.omaok.com

Jacob W.B. Mendenhall

Kevin S. Smith

Profiles Oral Facial Surgery Experts 1000 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 2000 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 405-271-4955 www.profilesofs.com

Paul S. Tiwana

Profiles Oral Facial Surgery Experts 1000 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 2000 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 405-271-4955 www.profilesofs.com

J. Drew Wendelken

Oral and Maxillofacial Associates 3601 Northwest 138th Street, Suite 100 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 405-848-7994 www.omaok.com

Craig A. Wooten

Michael J. Kierl

6621 West Hefner Road Oklahoma City, OK 73162 405-787-2001 www.michaelkierlorthodontics.com

T. Philip Kierl III

Kierl Orthodontics 165 East 33rd Street Edmond, OK 73013 405-341-5020 www.kierlorthodontics.com

Shannon M. Lewis Lewis Orthodontics 2900 North Kelly Avenue Edmond, OK 73003 405-330-5095 www.lewisbraces.com

Marlo A. Miller

816 South Mustang Road Yukon, OK 73099 405-577-6453 www.foryourgrin.com

ORTHODONTICS

Orthodontic Associates 10914 Hefner Pointe Drive, Suite 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 405-947-1526 www.oasmiles.com

Brian D. Amy

Orthodontic Associates 10914 Hefner Pointe Drive, Suite 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 405-947-1526 www.oasmiles.com

John Archer

Orthodontic Associates 10914 Hefner Pointe Drive, Suite 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 405-947-1526 www.oasmiles.com

Jeffrey T. Cohlmia Cohlmia Orthodontics 5025 Gaillardia Corporate Place, Suite A Oklahoma City, OK 73142 405-751-0300 www.wireyoursmile.com

Terry L. Cotterell

Orthodontic Specialists of Oklahoma 1382 South Douglas Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73130 405-265-8210 www.osobraces.com

Robi L. Craig

Alan A. Miyake

Melissa L. Farrow

Scott W. Searcey

V. Matthew Heim

Oral and Maxillofacial Associates 3601 North West 138th Street, Suite 100 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 405-848-7994 www.omaok.com

Kierl Orthodontics 165 East 33rd Street Edmond, OK 73013 405-341-5020 www.kierlorthodontics.com

Oral & Facial Surgery of Oklahoma 13301 North Meridian, Suite 702 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 405-751-7600 www.drwooten.com

OKC-OMS 8301 South Walker Avenue, Suite 101 Oklahoma City, OK 73139 405-636-4230 www.okcoms.com OKC-OMS 404 South Mustang Road Yukon, OK 73099 405-577-7744 www.okcoms.com

J. Peter Kierl

Craig & Streight 706 24th Avenue Northwest Norman, OK 73069 405-321-1926 www.craigandstreight.com Farrow & Dewbre Orthodontics 8301 South Walker, Suite 103 Oklahoma City, OK 73139 405-400-8069 www.farrowdewbre.com Heim Orthodontics 4320 McAuley Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73120 405-755-8151 www.okcbraces.com

P. Justin Power

Mark James Revels Orthodontics Exclusively 2214 West Boyd Street Norman, OK 73069 405-321-2735 www.orthoexc.com

Timothy M. Shannon Orthodontics Exclusively 2214 West Boyd Street Norman, OK 73069 405-321-2735 www.orthoexc.com

Geoffrey D. Sparks

Orthodontic Associates 10914 Hefner Pointe Drive, Suite 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 405-947-1526 www.oasmiles.com

Ryan A. Streight

Craig and Streight Orthodontics 706 24th Avenue Northwest Norman, OK 73072 405-321-1926 www.craigandstreight.com/

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY William G. Bozalis

B. Don Cheatham

Children’s Dentistry of Coffee Creek 2800 North Kelly Avenue, Suite 200 Edmond, OK 73003 405-562-2222 www.4kidsdentistry.com

Thai-An Doan

14228 Barbour Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73134 405-752-5437 www.doanskids.com

Dirk Eckroat

Blaire A. Bowers

Periodontal Implant Center 8203 South Walker Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73139 405-636-1411 www.okperio.com

Lauren Bowers-Klaus Periodontal Implant Center 8203 South Walker Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73139 405-636-1411 www.okperio.com

Edmond Pediatric & Teen Dentistry 101 South Saints Boulevard, Suite 212 Edmond, OK 73034 405-513-8811 www.edmondkidsdentist.com

Jacob D. Hager

Martha L. Garzon

Oklahoma City Periodontics & Dental Implants 2800 Featherstone Road Oklahoma City, OK 73120 405-751-5333 www.okcperio.com

870 South Kelly Avenue Edmond, OK 73003 405-348-5757 www.marthagarzondmd.com

Stephen Gray

Periodontal Implant Center 8203 South Walker Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73139 405-636-1411 www.okperio.com

William G. Reeves

Pediatric Dental OKC 5940 Northwest Espressway, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 405-495-5600 www.pediatricdentalokc.com

Scott Renfrow

Andrew C. Guthrie

PROSTHODONTICS

Small World Pediatric Dentistry 3616 Northwest 50th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73112 405-946-0686 www.smallworlddentistry.com

Somer R. Heim

Pediatric Dental Specialists 4320 McAuley Boulevard, Suite D Oklahoma City, OK 73120 405-755-8020 www.kidssmileshop.com

R. Brian Molloy

Smile Galaxy Pediatric Dentistry 9801 South Pennsylvania Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73159 405-692-1222 www.smilegalaxykids.com

Norman Periodontics & Dental 521 Merchant Drive Norman, OK 73069 405-329-6106 www.normanperio.com

Mark Balenseifen

415 East Main Street Yukon, OK 73009 405-467-4092 www.markbalenseifendds.com

Lars O. Bouma

Implant & Prosthodontic Associates 4517 Memorial Circle Oklahoma City, OK 73142 405-755-7777 www.implantassociates.net

Bryce Dorrough

8301 South Walker Avenue, Suite 102 Oklahoma City, OK 73139 405-632-3525

Brent W. Moody

Thomas J. McGarry, Jr.

Pediatric Dental Specialists 4320 McAuley Boulevard, Suite D Oklahoma City, OK 73120 405-755-8020 www.kidssmileshop.com

Implant & Prosthodontic Associates 4517 Memorial Circle Oklahoma City, OK 73142 405-755-7777 www.implantassociates.net

James N. Murtaugh

Paul M. Mullasseril

Edmond Pediatric Dentistry 905 Ridgecrest Road Edmond, OK 73013 405-834-9393

Pediatric Dentistry of Oklahoma 3613 Northwest 56th Street, Suite 105 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 405-946-2455 www.pediatricdentistryofoklahoma.com

Theresa M. White

Ryan L. Brackett

Heath Whitfield

Pediatric Dental Care of Yukon 1300 Crop Creek Yukon, OK 73099 405-546-2242 www.pdcyukon.com

PERIODONTICS

8101 South Walker Avenue, Suite C Oklahoma City, OK 73139 405-616-7336 www.pediatricdentistoklahomacity.com Edmond Pediatric & Teen Dentistry 101 South Saints Boulevard, Suite 212 Edmond, OK 73034 405-513-8811 www.edmondkidsdentist.com

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry 1201 North Stonewall Avenue, Room 544 Oklahoma City, OK 73117 405-271-6400 dentistry.ouhsc.edu

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Matthew McReynolds, DDS General Dentist

D R . MAT THEW MC RE YN O LD S K NE W he wanted to be a dentist from the age of 13. After working and traveling for many years as an engineer, he finally decided to pursue his dream career, earning his DDS from Ohio State University College of Dentistry. At Progressive Dental, McReynolds and his team provide a calm and relaxing environment outfitted with the latest advances in dental technology. The clinic offers a wide range of dental and orthodontic services for patients of all ages, including implants, Invisalign, dentures, root canals, braces and even Botox. “Going to the dentist isn’t most people’s idea of fun, but we can at least make it more comfortable,” Dr. McReynolds said. “We have PROGRESSIVE DENTAL

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OKC 8283 S Walker Ave, STE A Oklahoma City, OK 73139

a gentle approach to oral care. You can relax knowing you’re in capable hands. Custom crowns, emergency care, pediatric services — whatever you need, we are here to help.” The clinic is a member of the South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce and is accredited with the Better Business Bureau with a five-star rating. Dr. McReynolds is a member of the American Dental Association and the Oklahoma Dental Association. “Dr. McReynolds is up-to-date on the latest advances and procedures,” said one patient. “The staff is knowledgeable, caring and friendly and the equipment updates are awesome.” Brighten your smile and boost your confidence with Progressive Dental in Oklahoma City.

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Dr. Lindsay Towler, Dr. Michael Behrmann, Dr. Alejandro Romero, Dr. Daniel Kratzer, Dr. Onur Kadioglu, Dr. Neepa Patel

Orthodontic Specialists of Oklahoma Board-Certified Orthodontists

AT ORTHODONTIC SPECIALISTS OF OKL AHOMA , Drs. Daniel Kratzer, Michael Behrmann and Onur Kadioglu combine their many years of expertise to provide orthodontic treatment for patients of all ages. The team is in the top 1% of Invisalign providers at the Diamond Plus level, the highest designation for Invisalign providers. The OSO offices utilize state-of-the-art technology and stay on top of current trends and new innovations in orthodontic medicine. “Our mission is to elevate the standard of orthodontic experience and treatment outcomes in Oklahoma,” Kratzer said. “With all the misinformation out there today about orthodontic treatment, we want to be the trusted source of education and treatment for patients who want to achieve the best, most efficient, and predictable results.” Kratzer, Behrmann and Kadioglu are all Board Certified by the ORTHODONTIC SPECIALISTS OF OKLAHOMA

Duncan

Dr. Behrmann & Dr. Towler 580.252.0249 919 W. Walnut Ave. Duncan, OK 73533

Edmond

Dr. Kratzer & Dr. Kadioglu 405.766.8123 2233 NW 178th Street. Edmond, OK 73012

Midwest City

Dr. Kratzer & Dr. Towler 405.741.1962 1382 South Douglas Blvd., Midwest City, OK 73130

American Board of Orthodontics and members of the American Association of Orthodontics. Although board certification isn’t mandatory, those who have worked to achieve this distinguished level of success demonstrate their passion and dedication to the field of orthodontics. Dr. Kadioglu is the Chairman of the University of Oklahoma Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics while Drs. Kratzer and Berhmann are Associate Professors in the Department. “Board certification provides yet another way for us to show our commitment to our patients,” Kadioglu said. “Our continuing education on the changes and technological advances in the field of orthodontics translates to better care for patients.” We have several offices located throughout the OKC Metro and are open Fridays and Saturdays.

Norman

Dr. Behrmann & Dr. Patel 405.364.4608 3560 RC Luttrell Dr #200, Norman, OK 73072

Shawnee

Dr. Kadioglu & Dr. Patel 405.275.7520 18 E. Dunloup St., Shawnee, OK 74804

Yukon

Dr. Romero & Dr. Kratzer 405.350.1343 508 W Vandament Ave, Suite 200 Yukon, OK 73099

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Martha Garzon, DMD, MS Celebrating 20 Years of Happy Smiles!

DR . MARTHA GARZON AND HER TEAM provide a fun, caring and friendly environment for parents and children, making a visit to the dentist a pleasant experience. Over 20 years, Dr. Garzon has focused on providing high quality preventive and restorative dentistry to patients in Edmond and the greater OKC Metropolitan area. She is committed to making visits enjoyable and comfortable, while teaching children how to keep their smiles healthy for a lifetime. “We want families to feel at home when they visit our office,” Garzon said. “We use friendly and simple terms to explain procedures and answer any questions you or your child may have. We take into consideration not only the dental and medical needs of the children, but MARTHA GARZON, DMD, MS

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also their likes and dislikes and the concerns and desires of parents.” Garzon offers a free Well Baby Dental Check Up for patients between 12 and 18 months of age. Her office treats children from the time they get their first tooth up to 18 years of age. A graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Garzon completed her specialty in Pediatric Dentistry at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in the Pediatric Dentistry Department. She is board certified by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. “Our family dentist referred us to Dr. Garzon after one of our girls began complaining during an office visit,” one patient said. “Changing to Dr. Garzon made a huge difference! Now, the dentist’s office is a pleasurable experience and not a place to fear.”

Edmond 870 South Kelly Avenue Edmond, OK 73003

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Dr. Joshua Brock

AT JOSHUA G. BROCK, DDS Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, Dr. Brock and his team believe all that is good begins with a smile. That’s why oral health is the top priority at the clinic. “The function of your teeth and the appearance of your smile has a huge impact on your life,” Dr. Brock said. His patients experience all that modern dentistry has to offer, including a comprehensive list of general, restorative and cosmetic dental services to meet the needs of the whole family. Dr. Brock and his team help each patient achieve and maintain long-term dental health and a beautiful smile. Dr. Brock practices comprehensive and restorative dentistry, but he is especially experienced in the field of cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry. As the field of dentistry advances and improves, Dr. Brock works closely with ceramists and digital designers for his aesthetic dentistry patients. Patients can feel confident that he devotes the same amount of time, effort, detail and care into his day-to-day dental procedures as well. One of his favorite aspects of his work is helping anxious patients overcome their fear of the dentist. “In my practice, I get to spend ample time with all my patients getting to know them and building a real relationship with them,” he said. “The time we take to have real and open communication allows our patients to let go and fully trust us. While we offer amentities like blankets and pillows to relax our patients for every appointment, nothing can replace trust and compassion.” JOSHUA G. BROCK, DDS

Cosmetic and Family Dentistry 2000 E. 15th Suite 200 Edmond, OK 73013 405.341.0203 edmonddentist.com 405MAGAZINE.COM

ORAL HEALTHCARE PROFILES

Dr. Victoria Ball

IF A ROOT CANAL SOUNDS LIKE YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE, you don’t know Dr. Victoria Ball. At Contemporary Endodontics of Oklahoma, Dr. Ball specializes in caring for the inside of the tooth when it becomes inflamed or infected. She diagnoses and treats complex causes of tooth pain, such as tooth abscesses caused by infection. In many respects, she said, the fear of extremely painful root canals is outdated. “My field of dentistry involves treating the nerve of the tooth,” she said. “An endodontist is a highly specialized dental professional focusing on treating tooth pain.” Dr. Ball said if patients are experiencing pain when eating or drinking, they should act sooner rather than later. Waiting too long could result in greater pain, infection or even loss of the tooth. “If you’re eating ice cream, for example, and it’s painful when before it wasn’t, it’s a good idea to be examined to help avoid bigger problems in the future,” she said. Patients appreciate the attention they receive from Dr. Ball and her staff, especially since anxiety can be high when it comes to dental procedures. “I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Ball and her staff for my root canal,” said one patient. “They have a way of ensuring that you are comfortable, that everything is explained to you – and are very empathetic, which shows that they truly do care about you as a person, not just another patient. I highly recommend their practice.” Dr. Ball said root canals have evolved over the years and are much less painful than they once were. “There are modern techniques that have made it an easier procedure for patients, that have allowed people to be more comfortable,” Dr. Ball said. “The whole point of what we do is to relieve the patient from pain and help them save their natural teeth.” CONTEMPORARY ENDODONTICS OF OKLAHOMA

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Geoff Potts, DDS Cosmetic and General Dentist

AS A NATIVE OKL AHOMAN who’s no stranger to defining his own path, Geoff Potts is the epitome of spirit and determination. Whether as President of the University of Oklahoma’s RUF/NEKS organization or as the face of cosmetic dentistry in Norman for the past 23 years, he’s committed to the art of excellence and personal attention. Geoff Potts, DDS takes pride in his staff of only four members, including himself. The team has worked together for more than 15 years, resulting in relationships that Potts’ patients are quick to recognize. It’s not a traditional dental experience; this tight-knit group provides a sense of caring and trust in a setting that might otherwise elicit patient anxiety. Rather than a crowded waiting room with clinical decor, the setting of Potts’ dental office provides an atmosphere of intentional care and interest in his patients. With the highest level of technology and equipment, Potts offers a vast array of services, from cosmetic to general and restorative dentistry. Potts stated that his favorite aspect GEOFF POTTS, DDS

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of business is “the opportunity to develop relationships with my patients that last for generations. It is very rewarding to see patients as children, who now bring their children to our office!” According to his family, Geoff Potts is the “world’s greatest” father to his beautiful, brilliant daughters, Annabella and Sophia, and “the perfect” husband to his wife of 24 years, Donna Potts – the pair began dating in high school! In addition to being the Face of Cosmetic Dentistry for 405 Magazine in the past, Potts is most fond of the multitude of honors awarded to him by his children, including the “Big Muscle” Award (circa 2006), “King Pong” (Ping Pong Champion), and his most cherished award, the “#1 Dad” Trophy, which was repurposed from the “King Pong” Trophy. While his family could continue listing his accolades, Geoff Potts is best described by what his patients admire most about his business: “The relationship between Dr. Potts and his staff, the genuine care/concern that he has for his patients’ needs/desires, and the artistry that delivers their beautiful ‘after’ smiles!”

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Robi Lynn Craig, DDS Ryan A. Streight, DDS, MS Heather Kierl, DDS, MS Board-Certified Orthodontists

ORTHODONTICS IS DEFINED as the treatment of irregularities to the teeth and jaws. To put it simply, straighten the teeth and fix the bite. It involves facial and smile aesthetics and the health and function of the teeth in relation to the development of the jaws. It sounds complex and can be intimidating. At Craig and Streight Orthodontics, it doesn’t have to be. “More than anything else, we understand that your oral health is important to you,” Kierl said. “It’s about being able to walk out the door every day knowing that you love the way you look.” Dr. Streight, Dr. Craig and Dr. Kierl are board certified orthodontists who appreciate and understand the complexities that go into orthodontic treatment. They have served the OKC metro area for decades.

CRAIG & STREIGHT

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“We utilize the best in modern technologies and are always striving to improve our patients’ experiences,” Streight said. “Our techniques and results matter to us. More importantly, you matter to us.” The clinic offers free consultations at three convenient locations in Oklahoma City, Mustang and Norman. They have flexible financial options to best fit patients’ budgets. “Whether you’re a parent who wants to know what’s best for their child, or you’re an adult who’s been told you need braces, we are here to help,” said Dr. Robi Craig. “We are proud to guide our patients through the process in a comfortable, modern and kind environment.” Let the team at Craig and Streight Orthodontics help you get the smile you have always wanted!

Mustang 1476 N. Mustang Rd. Mustang, OK 73064

OKC 12100 S Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73170

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Michael Kirk, DDS General Dentist

AT GRAND DENTAL STUDIO, Dr. Kirk strives to give his patients one simple thing: everything. Grand Dental provides outstanding general and cosmetic dentistry by focusing on customer service training and clinical education courses for team members. Grand Dental believes that education is a continual process of learning. Members are constantly learning new techniques and expanding their training; asking questions and looking at old problems in new ways. “I have some simple philosophies in my approach to caring for our patients. First and foremost, I believe in treating every person with respect and providing options for care when appropriate. Next, I really value people’s time. We seek to give them a very consistent experience each and every appointment and that includes starting on time.” Dr. Kirk received his dental education at OU College of Dentistry. Soon after, he completed a Dental Implantology Fellowship with the University of Texas. “In my free time I enjoy being outdoors. It can be taking adventures with our Boy Scout Troop; enjoying an afternoon OU football game; watching my teenage sons play sports; or my wife and I walking our dogs. I think the hardest part of being a dentist is being inside all day long.” GRAND DENTAL STUDIO

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Shannon Lewis, DDS, MS Board-Certified Orthodontist

THE ORAL HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS at Lewis Orthodontics in Edmond believe everyone deserves to have a beautiful smile. As a board-certified orthodontist and founder of Lewis Orthodontics, Shannon Lewis, DDS, MS, utilizes her 18 years of experience to provide the best, most affordable dental services to her patients. As she puts it, “We try to create smiles and make people happy .” Lewis uses the most modern technology to give her clients personalized oral treatment including Invisalign, Damon and Damon clear brackets, even 3D printing to create their own brand of aligners known as OrthoSmile – specializing in the most recent smile correction strategies. Dr. Lewis always recommends seeing a local board certified orthodontist. “We correct a lot of online clear aligner cases. I like to get the smile right the first time by customizing the patient’s plan with their goals for their smile.” For Lewis, it’s not about just getting her patients the fastest results, it’s about doing it the right way from the start. To do that, Dr. Lewis gets to know all of her patients, taking the time to get to know each one. LEWIS ORTHODONTICS 2900 N. Kelly Avenue Edmond, OK 73003 405.330.5095 lewisbraces.com

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DR . L AURA B. OUSLEY LOVES TO create beautiful smiles and restore mouths using a holistic, healthy approach. For almost 30 years, she has provided cosmetic, restorative, holistic and general dentistry services for patients across the 405 metro. She recently became a diplomate of Dental Sleep Medicine and is now a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. She knows the importance of a good night’s sleep for her patients. “Sleep is a very important function,” she said. “A patient who snores or feels very tired should be screened and possibly tested for Sleep Apnea, which affects many different people.” Patients describe Ousley as cheerful and knowledgeable, taking time to listen to patients’ concerns. “I always have a very good experience with Dr. Ousley and her staff,” said one patient. “They are efficient, caring, professional and provide me with excellent dental care.” LAURA B. OUSLEY, DDS

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R & J L OU NG E A N D S U PPE R Club began — conceptually, at least — on the back of a bag of R.F. Kluski noodles sometime in the 1960s. Russ Johnson’s mother found a recipe for stroganoff on the back of the bag, or it was passed to her at some point, and then she started making it for her family. “I grew up in Crown Heights, and we used to go sledding at Douglas Park when I was a kid,” Johnson said. “My mom would load our thermoses with that stroganoff. It’s one of my favorite childhood memories.” The rustic dish would serve as a target of sorts for what would become R & J’s menu. When it launched in 2014, Johnson started with what he calls classic ’70s cocktail party fare, including the now-famous cocktail wieners that are part of the concept’s branding, as well as a relish tray and the current best-selling menu item, cheesy crab toast. “I remember these foods from my parents’ cocktail parties, and it was this trendy midcentury modern food at the time, but by 2014, it was passe,” Johnson said. “I knew that people would either say, ‘What the hell is this?’ and make fun of it, or they’d get the nostalgic part. Fortunately, it was the latter.” R & J launched during H & 8th, the old night market and food truck 76

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R & J offers cocktails from classic to tiki to craft.

event that at its peak brought thousands of people to Midtown. Ludivine was still in its former building, and R & J occupied the back fourth of what was the Archer Printing building. Businessman, developer and racecar driver/collector Chip Fudge had purchased the building, and he approached Johnson, wanting to do something interesting with the midcentury modern facility. “I loved the whole vibe of the cinderblock cube that backed up to an alley,” Johnson said. “It had an edgy, urban feel, and it reminded me of a few of my favorite places. The sliding glass door was an overhead door then, and there was no patio. We did open with a patio,

but it was a couple years before we added the corrugated tin roof that it has now.” The addition of the “den,” a mezzanine-level space opposite the kitchen in back that had been used as an office by Cooper House (which did the branding and logo design for R & J), made it possible to experience R & J in four completely different ways: bartop, main dining, den and patio. Johnson said that in the Venn diagram of what could be that occupied his imagination at the time, R & J was going to be a mashup of

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Junior’s, HiLo and the Wilshire Club — which is to say, a combination of dive bar and supper club that walked a narrow aesthetic line between too kitschy and whimsical nostalgia. Because it managed to stay just on the whimsical nostalgia side of the line, it has become our city’s best day-drinking bar (which is a compliment). That means offering guests a chance to drink in the equivalent darkness of evening on the brightest of summer days. Sure, the patio is open, and that vibe is available, but for those to whom William S. Burroughs is a spirit animal of sorts, the bartop is where the best experience occurs. Opening the front door (west side of the building) often lets in late afternoon sunlight, and the response from drinkers looks like that moment in a horror film when someone discovers the vampire lair.

The food is clever, creative and well executed, like this house-cured bacon with truffle and Bleu cheese.

Patio or bartop, though, the drinks are the same: high in quality, crafted well and served by one of the city’s most knowledgeable staffs. It has in bar manager Mitch Czarneski a top-10 bartender both in terms of skill and understanding of cocktails and their history. General manager Brad Ackerman is equally skilled in the front and back of house, and he has the perfect even-tempered demeanor for a bar that can often turn raucous in a matter of minutes. “We’re not everyone’s vibe,” Ackerman said. “We don’t carry the big American macrobrews like Bud Light, and we’re not interested in attracting everyone. The new bars in the area — plus COVID — brought a shift in our clientele briefly in 2020, but we’re back to our core now, because we don’t try to appeal to everyone.” 405MAGAZINE.COM

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While the cocktail list has more than 100 choices, there’s a solid top 20 in terms of sales, and the bartenders are absolute masters of the Old Fashioned. A craft menu that changes seasonally allows for individual input, but classics are still the bulk of what R & J slings. The most recent change is the acquisition of kitchen manager Ben Grossman, a talented young chef who came to OKC via Portland and Louisville. Grossman started cooking with his grandmother when he was four and cooked for an after-school program fresh out of his undergrad. His intention was a Ph.D. in biology — “I wanted to discover a new species and then maybe teach high school” — but he liked cooking better, so he headed for culinary school. “I love the food here,” Grossman said. “During my interview, we had the relish tray, crab toast and pork and beans. I connected with the food right away.” The menu hasn’t changed much. The pork and beans made with boar shank is a stunner, and chicken-fried steak outsells everything but the cheesy crab toast. The wieners hit nearly every table, and the umami burger is easily one of the best burger choices in the metro. Ackerman did want to add one thing. “Can you tell people we don’t share a kitchen with Ludivine?” He asked. “We get that all the time, but we were here for five years before Ludivine relocated. We’ve always been a restaurant.”

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Central American Savor Enjoying OKC’s Guatemalan cuisine BY G R E G H O R T O N P H O T O BY L E X I H O E B I N G

I N ON E V E RY I M P ORTA N T sense, Oklahomans have been eating “Guatemalan food” for more than 20 years, even if it’s not in the sense of traditional Guatemalan cuisine. Rather, immigrants from Guatemala — many first- and second-generation refugees from their country’s 36-year civil war (1960-1996) — fill local restaurant kitchens in numbers disproportionate to their total numbers in the state: roughly 25,000, per The Oklahoman. If you eat out at all, there is a better than good chance that some portion of your meal was prepared by a Guatemalan cook. In one very popular family restaurant, 9 of 22 staff members are Guatemalan; in another, it’s 5 of 12; in yet another, 11 of 30. They form a near-invisible backbone to the hospitality industry, filling positions from dishwasher to prep cook to server assistant to chef, in numbers that make them indispensable to the restaurant and hotel industries. But most of that time in kitchens is spent making food other than their own: Italian, American, Chinese, burgers and bar food. Guatemalan-made food is everywhere, but traditional Guatemalan food is harder to come by. Popular spots like Cafe Antigua and Cafe Kacao 80

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have upped the visibility of the Central American country’s traditional cuisine, even as the latter has moved toward a much more modern spin on Guatemalan classics. Closer to what you’ll find in Guatemala, according to Chef Juan Quixtan — a native of Quetzaltenango in the country’s southwest corner near the Pacific Ocean — is the food served at Tienda Guatemala and El Rinconcito. “They are like comedore in my country,” Quixtan said. “But the grocery part is very different.” Both are concepts owned by the Cifuentes family, and Tienda Guatemala began as Chiltepe’s in Plaza District before moving to its current spot at NW 9th and Indiana. The primary difference between the two stores and a traditional comedor is the grocery store half of the business. Restaurants are more touristy than part of day-to-day life in Guatemala; they are often foreign-owned and exist as part of the travel economy. The local comedore are unfussy affairs with either a “blue plate”-style single choice or a short hot line with multiple selections. The closest in Oklahoma City is the line at Tienda Guatemala. Hang a hard left inside the store, and you’ll see the kitchen, usually with a cluster of women slapping out tortillas and pupusas from a mound of masa in the middle of a prep table. At the east end of the kitchen is the hot line, and daily features are pepian de pollo, estofado, costillas de puerco and a shredded beef dish much like deshebrada or machaca, all served with rice, black beans and a surprisingly familiar macaroni salad that looks ripped from a local church potluck. “Guatemalan food is regional, too,” Quixtan said. He is Quiché, one of the country’s more than 20 indigenous tribes. Like many Guatemalans, he speaks his tribal language (also Quiché), Spanish and English. “The food is different from east to west. The closer to the Yucatan Peninsula or Oaxaca, the more variations you see. You can see the difference with a dish like motuleños. The dish is from the Yucatan, and pupusas are from El Salvador.” Both motuleños and pupusas are popular choices in Guatemalan restaurants — Antigua has a delicious version of the former — but they are definitely dishes that have crossed borders, and

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Pepian de pollo, estofado and costillas de puerco are daily features at Tienda Guatemala.

Popular spots like Cafe Antigua and Cafe Kacao have upped the visibility of the Central American country’s traditional cuisine, even as the latter has moved toward a much more modern spin on Guatemalan classics.

that’s perfectly normal. The cultural exchanges happen everywhere: China with Vietnam, Laos with Thailand, France with Germany, the U.S. with Mexico. Borders are constructs; they don’t stop people who live a mile from each other eating the same food. “Pepian is similar to the moles of Oaxaca,” Quixtan said. “And there is a dish called kak’ik that we don’t have in Oklahoma that comes from the area near Yucatan. It’s made with turkey, since that’s the main protein of the Yucatan peninsula.” Pepian is similar to a sauce or gravy, and Tienda Guatemala serves a stunning version. Rich umami notes surround zippy pepper, including black pepper, in the sauce, and it’s ladled generously over perfectly cooked chicken. You’re left wishing there was enough sauce to saturate the rice, too. At El Rinconcito, the hot line is in the kitchen. The caldo de res is popular (and delicious), a savory beef soup with chunky vegetables. Castillas de puerco are pork ribs cooked tender with a tangy red sauce — not traditional barbecue, but still some of the city’s best ribs. As for Guatemalan breakfast, it’s Desayuno Chapin, which Quixtan highly recommends at Cafe Antigua. It’s a basic farmer’s breakfast Central American style: scrambled eggs, refried black beans, tortillas, fried plantains and cheese. Quixtan said meat is occasionally served with chapin, and Antigua does offer the option to add longaniza, carne asada, chicken or chorizo. Ask for chirmol, the charred tomato salsa common to Guatemalan tables, and if you get pupusas — delicious corn cakes — be sure to ask for extra curtido (slaw) and salsa roja. 405MAGAZINE.COM

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PA ST R I E S E X IST I N A W E I R D C AT E G ORY W E SHOU L D just call “breakfast dessert.” Honestly, they often double as breakfast, but we’re not pretending they provide the nutrition your body needs to handle the first half of the day. They are delicious, though — and psychologically, at least, they can make the day seem better from the start. Here are 10 pastries you need to try now.

Harvey Bakery & Kitchen, 301 NW 13th St., OKC The Midnight Cowboy croissant might be the best thing in a pastry case loaded with great things. OKC’s newest full-service bakery just off Midtown features this croissant with dark chocolate every day, and a few seconds in the microwave makes it even more magical. Quincy Bake Shop, 1235 NW 38th St., OKC Trisha O’Donoghue is good at too many things to list — we just featured her babka in the April issue — but her cardamom bun was the first thing to make us realize that Quincy is something special. Called “kardemummabulle” 82

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in their native Sweden, these fragrant, filling pastries combine the best of European baking with one of south India’s famous spices. Ganache Patisserie, 13230 Pawnee Dr., OKC It’s hard not to get chocolate when you’re in this Chisholm Creek destination, but start the day with a flaky, buttery croissant, and then have chocolate. It’s delicious on its own, but it makes a brilliant vehicle for a breakfast sandwich, too.

La Baguette Bistro, 7408 N. May Ave., OKC A tart is made with pastry, so it counts, even as it’s technically a dessert for any meal. Pear is also the most underrated fruit, especially in pies and tarts, so grab the pear and almond tarte to see how wonderful this combination is. Whipped Bakery Café, 3820 N. MacArthur Blvd., Warr Acres You’ll want to show up for the runzas eventually (immediately), but on the sweet side, the cream cheese danish is a delicious example of the classic pastry, often underappreciated because of its commercial availability in the form of overly sweet, dry bread. This version may be a revelation. Shell Belle’s Bakery, 331 White St., Norman This Norman shop features a pretty extensive menu, including a variety of sweet and savory croissants. While the mixed berry is an easy yes, if you’re looking for even more indulgence, the Nutella croissant should do the trick. Sunshine Baking Company, 7705 S. Walker Ave., OKC It includes the cinnamon roll on its pastry menu, and since we’re not food fundamentalists, we’ll simply nod our heads

in agreement and approval. The key to a cinnamon roll is keeping the dough moist and not being too heavy-handed with icing/ glaze and cinnamon; Sunshine nails it. Cafe Evoke, 103 S. Broadway Ave., Edmond We recently featured this downtown Edmond spot because it does everything well, from coffee to London Fog to Chef Chris McCabe’s delicious food. One of his creations is the cruffin: the offspring of a croissant and muffin. The flavors will rotate, but this is a must-try, and we’d love to see even more delicious mash-ups like this. Elemental Coffee, 815 N. Hudson Ave., OKC You never know what Elena Hughes will have in the pastry case — besides cookies! — at this Midtown hub, but we’ve learned it will be delicious. Pick the right day, and you might get a ham and gruyere puff pastry or hand pie, or even a lemonblueberry hand pie. Stitch Cafe, 835 W. Sheridan Ave., OKC Call ’em tarts, hand pies or pop-tarts for grownups, these pastries over-deliver on yummy. The strawberry and prickly pear is delightful on the sweet side, and the nopales with jalapeno is perfect for a savory punch.

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gan his culinary career at 16, and he’s never looked back — he’s worked at some of the finest restaurants in Oklahoma City in his career so far. Carroll tackles new concepts by immersing himself in the style of the restaurant, an approach that’s given him a broad and deep understanding of flavors, seasonings, complexity and techniques. At FRIDA, he oversees a kitchen that specializes in Southwest and Mexican flavors, combined with one of Oklahoma’s best bars and most innovative dessert menus.

405: Describe your understanding of the style of food you serve at Frida and what you believe it adds to Oklahoma City’s culinary landscape. C A R R O L L : FRIDA is obviously a Southwest-style restaurant, but I like to describe it as the food I would want to eat when dining out. I approach it as a blend of multiple cuisines — it borrows from Texas Hill Country cuisine, with a New Mexican flair, inspired heavily by Southern and Mexican dishes. I don’t think there is another restaurant like it in OKC. 405: What are the challenges of serving new, unfamiliar dishes and flavors to OKC? C A R R O L L : There’s the obvious challenge of questioning whether the dish is going to work and whether the guest is going to like it. I honestly enjoy the challenge of trying new things and predicting whether it will be received well by our guests.

405: How do you conceptualize your plating: imagination, sketches, mood boards, inspiration from other chefs? C A R R O L L : My process is honestly to just think about the components of the dish, grab a plate and let the creative process happen. I do like to follow all kinds of chefs and restaurants to be aware of trends and what others are doing and enjoying. I don’t really practice plating; I just let my ideas flow. 405: What do you find rewarding and frustrating about cheffing? C A R R O L L : What can be frustrating is when dishes are modified so much that they aren’t as intended. This doesn’t include modifications for allergens or other food restrictions; in fact, that’s one of the most rewarding parts of being a chef for me. I strive to perfect recipes for all types of dietary restrictions and preferences. It’s great when a guest gets to experience something they’re usually restricted from.

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r. Clayton Nelson utilizes advanced surgical procedures to restore flexibility, movement and comfort to patients with hand and upper extremity injury or disease. He founded his practice, Oklahoma Hand, during his time as an orthopedic resident at the University of Oklahoma. It developed out of a desire to provide patients with accurate and reliable information regarding their hand and upper extremity conditions. “We work as a team to bring the newest and most innovative techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity surgery to Oklahoma to provide the best patient outcomes possible,” Nelson said. Nelson completed his undergraduate degree at Oklahoma State University and attended medical school at the University of Oklahoma, where he also had his orthopedic residency. He completed a fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity at the Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center and had advanced training in microsurgical techniques and wrist arthroscopy under world-renowned plastic surgeons in Madrid, Spain. He enjoys working with his patients to understand their needs and expectations in order to offer multiple options to help restore form and function to their upper extremity, so they can return to the activities they enjoy. “We provide in-office procedures that limit the need for anesthesia, including carpal tunnel release, trigger finger release and more,” he said. “There are many advantages to having procedures done within the office using local anesthetic techniques compared to a traditional operating room setting.”

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M A N Y OF US GR E W U P WAT C H I NG the Disney film of Princess Aurora being cared for by her quirky, colorful godmothers and put under a spell by the evil Maleficent, such that only her true love’s kiss could wake her from a deep slumber. This Mother’s Day weekend, Oklahoma City Ballet will present a more graceful version of that classic tale: Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping Beauty, with choreography by acting artistic director Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye, after the original choreography by Marius Petipa. Jolicoeur-Nye said, “With my interpretation of The Sleeping Beauty, I will honor the original choreographer while also inserting my own artistic nuances to create a retelling that is unique to Oklahoma City Ballet. The story of The Sleeping Beauty remains largely the same in comparison to the well-known classic. In order 92

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to tell the story through dance, we will need to use pantomime, and replace vocal dialogue with physical conversation through movement.” The ballet is based on a 17th-century story by Charles Perrault, “La Belle au Bois Dormant.” The villain was named Carabosse, which is the same in the ballet and was later changed to Maleficent for the Disney film. The role of Princess Aurora is notorious for being one of the most challenging for a ballerina. Jolicoeur-Nye said, “Not only is it a three-, sometimes four-act ballet, which is difficult for any ballerina, Aurora represents classical technique in its purest form. It is both technically challenging and requires an artistic maturity only found in a seasoned principal dancer.” The role of Princess Aurora will be shared by principal artists Courtney Connor Jones and

DaYoung Jung. Jung admitted, “Out of all the story ballets I’ve done, I would definitely say this one is the most challenging technically, physically and artistically. The goal is to make the steps look as simple as possible, but you have to execute the steps with lightness and precision — which is really very difficult.” Connor Jones said, “The Sleeping Beauty is such a special classical ballet. While Aurora’s dancing and character should have a sense of ‘coming of age’ excitement, the Lilac Fairy is more of the gentle guardian mother figure, who is also strong enough to fight off Carabosse. I am really looking forward to premiering these roles!” With live accompaniment from the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and an impressive cast of 45 professional level dancers and approximately 25 Yvonne Chouteau School students, The Sleeping Beauty is the perfect choice to close the Oklahoma City Ballet’s 50th season — a classic tale of good versus evil that can be enjoyed by the whole family. “As a ballet that has stood the test of time, The Sleeping Beauty is a classic family fairy tale that will captivate the most seasoned dance enthusiast and new audiences alike,” said Jolicoeur-Nye. The Sleeping Beauty will be performed at the Civic Center Music Hall May 6-8; tickets are on sale now. For more information, visit okcballet.org.

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Jocelyn Alo, the Queen of Crash OU women’s softball star breaks the home run record BY DAV I D S K I D M O R E P H O T O BY S H E VA U N W I L L I A M S

W H E N PE OPL E H E A R T H E WOR D “crash” in relation to Hawaii, they might think of a wave that crashed upon the shore. It was one of Hawaii’s own, Jocelyn Aloha Pumehana Alo, who crashed the all-time collegiate home run record with her 96th career home run as her Sooners played at the University of Hawaii in the Rainbow Wahine Classic. You can almost hear Squints and Benny the Jet describing her to Smalls in The Sandlot. Alo is collegiate softball’s Babe Ruth, the Queen of Crash, the Colossus of Clout. Whose record did she crash? Her predecessor at the University of Oklahoma, Lauren Chamberlain. Recently, Chamberlain posted a picture on Twitter placing a crown on Jocelyn Alo’s head. The tweet reads, “What’s understood doesn’t need to be explained… it’s your time now. Happy and proud. Love you and got you for life #96” Alo’s record-breaking hit came against Hawaii’s Ashley Murphy, whose curveball hung out over the plate. When the Queen of Crash is at the plate, a pitcher can never let the ball do that. Moments later, the ball was exiting the park over the right-center field fence. Soon after, Alo’s father Levi set a lei around her neck, and crowned her with flowers. Alo described the moment by calling it a “Huge relief. Now I feel everyone can relax and we can elevate our game even more.” Reflecting on the moment when Alo broke her own record, Chamberlain said, “Records are 94

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NCAA Division I career leader in home runs, Jocelyn Alo

“Records are made to be broken. I’ve enjoyed the past 7 years. It’s Jocelyn’s time now. It definitely helps that she’s the one. She’s like a sister to me, and we genuinely root for each other. It’s a win all around.” – LAUREN CHAMBERLAIN

made to be broken. I’ve enjoyed the past 7 years. It’s Jocelyn’s time now. It definitely helps that she’s the one. She’s like a sister to me, and we genuinely root for each other. It’s a win all around.” All the years in the batting cages, traveling from one ballpark to another, lacing her cleats and swinging a bat had culminated in this moment. The day she crossed home plate as she became the greatest home run hitter in NCAA history wasn’t like every other home run she had hit. This time, Jocelyn Alo’s family cheered as she crossed home plate — only 100 yards from the house she grew up in. The new Queen of Crash had come home to claim her crown.

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Olé, Santa Fe Creativity reigns in the Land of Enchantment BY G R E G H O R T O N

PE R H A P S I T ’ S T H E T H I N N E R A I R 7,200 feet up, or some more mystical cause, but people slow down when they get to Santa Fe. The slower, gentler vibe is remarkable in a city that annually attracts more than two million visitors. That level of popularity combined with outstanding food, a vibrant arts community and plenty of outdoor activities normally translates to a bustling, near-frenzied pace in other touristy places, but Santa Fe manages to remain a calm, even sedate, environment. New Mexican cuisine is having a moment, thanks in large part to the popularity of Hatch chiles, or at least the regional variations in the ubiquitous green chile. The emergence of Santa Fe, and even Albuquerque, as food cities was surprising to many, and part of the credit likely needs to go to the popularity of Tex-Mex, a cuisine that is similar in some ways to the blending of indigenous Pueblo dishes and Mexican fare that now constitutes New Mexican cuisine. Where to Stay

Airbnbs have emerged as the lodging of choice, but Santa Fe has beautiful, amenity-rich hotels as well. La Fonda on the Plaza is located just off the city’s famous Plaza, putting you mere feet from many of the destinations the city is known for, including Loretto Chapel with its “miraculous staircase,” a feature that is often attributed to St. Joseph’s work. The hotel features spacious, comfortable rooms, a patio that overlooks the Plaza, and dining and drinking on site. Where to Eat

Palacio Cafe is a must, especially for breakfast. Chef Damian Munoz’s breakfast burritos are already famous, and it’s easy to understand why. You can get them handheld, but have a seat and get it smothered with red and green sauce, “Christmas style.” Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen is an institution in Santa Fe, both because it’s been around for more 96

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than 70 years and because the food is outstanding. The menu overflows with New Mexican specialties, but start with the green chile meatballs. From there it’s posole or green chile stew, and if you’re really hungry, tamales with green or red sauce. The list of tequilas and mezcals is impressive, and if you’re a day drinker, you’re in the right place. For dinner, Sazon is a wonder. Chef Fernando Olea’s menu will make you wish you had room for three dinners. The huitlacoche with mini tortillas (Xochimilco) is the place to start, and you can’t leave without trying the specialty of the house, chile en nogada (Cholula) — poblanos, picadillo (lamb, pork, beef), nuts, fruit and walnut sauce. Whatever you thought New Mexican food was, Chef Olea will broaden your definition. He also has a tasting menu option if you want to leave it up to the house. Where to Play

There’s a good chance you’re here for the art, so Canyon Road has to be high on your list. The city’s

official arts district boasts more than 80 galleries, with artists and proprietors often available to talk about their work or the gallery. The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum is a worthwhile stop, too. A combination of history, biography and art, the museum and grounds are a deep dive into O’Keeffe’s life and work, and a stunning cross-section of American Modernism. Meow Wolf is now the most Instagrammed destination in the Santa Fe area. The immersive art installation facility has inspired multiple similar projects around the U.S., including our very own Factory Obscura. The multimedia installations are clever, psychedelic, inspiring and, judging by visitors’ testimony, drivers of our imagination. Prefer to play outside? The trail to and from Tesuque Peak is 11.5 miles of moderate hiking with scenic views and activities along the route. It’s also dog-friendly, so your best friend can join you on the trek. Rafting the Rio Grande, hiking Dale Ball Trails North and a bike tour of Santa Fe also make for excellent outdoor days.

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Chef Mary Payne Moran

Home magazine, and she teaches food styling and cooking courses to classrooms near and far (thanks to Zoom). We caught up with Moran while she was home — leading a “Food Styling for Film” course at Francis Tuttle — to learn more about her unique and star-studded career. How were you introduced to food styling for film?

While I was enrolled in Le Cordon Bleu, my husband was assistant director on “Gilmore Girls.” After school, I would drive my pastries, croissants and chocolates — because I made a boatload of them — from culinary school to set, and the crew and the cast were just waiting for me. One of the crew on set regularly was the food stylist. She was incredible and so knowledgeable, and we had a great relationship. She invited me to come work with her, so my first food styling job after culinary school was being her assistant on “Gilmore Girls.”

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T E C H N IC A L LY, C H E F M A RY PAY N E Moran had her first food styling gig in eighth grade. While she attended Westminster School, her mom tended to a business creating and selling gingerbread houses with a friend. After school Moran joyfully joined in, fashioning various candy decorations for the elaborate wintry scenes. Moran says that “magical time” with her mom 98

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was also a time of discovery: Food is fun — and playing with it can also be profitable. Fast forward a few decades, and the Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef has become a food stylist to the stars. Working in Los Angeles, Moran has styled restaurant and kitchen scenes for “The Gilmore Girls,” Death at a Funeral, Valentine’s Day, “Hell’s Kitchen,” “Nailed It” and “Sugar Rush” — among other movies and television shows. In addition, she is the resident chef for Traditional

Is there a need for food styling in Oklahoma City?

Prairie Surf Media is bringing in television shows and movies, so now there’s an actual job that’s coming into the OKC area. When these production companies come into town, they may say, “We need X, Y, Z and a food stylist.” So, there’s a job opening any time a new production comes in with a food scene. Are there any similarities in styling food for film and editorial?

They both involve timing. You’re meeting a deadline with a photographer or camera person. So you have

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to always be on your feet, thinking, “What’s my next shot? What do I need to prep? What do I need to produce?” And you have to be aware that time, light and heat are all against you. The longer food sits out under lights and heat, the more it will start to wilt and die, similar to flowers. What is the biggest difference?

With editorial, it’s really finite. You’re using your tweezers, Q-Tips, chopsticks and syringes. You’re thinking about what exactly the plate looks like. It doesn’t matter what anything else looks like; you just want to look at the food, and how it’s looking on camera. So you’re constantly working with a photographer, looking through the lens, [in a] back-and-forth action to create something that’s perfect for your shoot. In addition to crafting recipes, cooking and food styling, you paint pictures of food. Is there a food-art connection for you?

I really think food is beautiful. I think it is so incredible what nature is able to create. And I see food very differently than a majority of the population. I would say most people look at food and think about it as a way to eat. To me, it’s something just spectacular … And the truth is, food is fun.

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‘Hostess With the Mostest’ OKC native Perle Mesta charmed D.C. elite with her earthiness and style BY M E L I S S A M E R C E R H O W E L L

O K L A H OM A C I T Y N AT I V E PE R L E Mesta, who inspired the phrase “hostess with the mostest,” reigned over Washington, D.C.’s social elite for more than three decades. Born in 1889 to real estate and oil and gas tycoon William Skirvin and Harriet Elizabeth Reid Skirvin, Mesta honed her entertaining skills at her father’s Skirvin Hotel, where her family lived after the death of her mother. 100

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A 1974 photo of Perle Skirvin Mesta with Mamie Eisenhower.

“In 1909, Hetty Green, the financial genius sent her son to Oklahoma City to buy some property. She tried to purchase four lots my father owned at First and Broadway. But when father discovered that Hetty Green wanted to build a hotel on the site, he turned down the offer and built the hotel himself,” Mesta wrote in a 1960 autobiographical piece published in the Saturday Evening Post. “The Skirvin Hotel became Father’s favorite hobby. All the prominent Oklahomans would come in … to talk politics or oil and sometimes there was hardly room for the hotel guests.” In 1917, she married George Mesta, a wealthy steel manufacturer from Pittsburgh. When her husband died suddenly of heart failure after only eight years of marriage, she inherited his fortune, reportedly worth $15 million in 1925. Heartbroken, she threw herself into entertaining to fill the void. By 1940, her interests had drifted into politics — especially women’s rights — and she established a permanent residence in Washington, D.C. She cemented her status in the late 1940s when she conducted several successful fundraisers for Harry S. Truman and became a close friend of the family.

In 1949, President Truman appointed her to become the first U.S. minister to Luxembourg, where she had a steady stream of visitors, from business magnates to entertainers to political figures including Gen. Dwight Eisenhower. After a year at the Luxembourg post, she received word that composer Irving Berlin had written a musical based on her life called Call Me Madam. On a trip back to Washington, D.C. she invited Bess and Margaret Truman to New York to take in the musical — despite several unflattering references to Mesta and the Trumans. “It was a wonderful show, and while there were some pretty sharp jibes, we all enjoyed it,” she wrote. “I winced … a few times. But I really couldn’t take offense, because in too many cases the shoe fitted.” She served in Luxembourg until 1953. Mesta never remarried nor had children. She eventually returned to Oklahoma City, which she always considered “home,” and died here in 1975. The Mesta Park neighborhood is named in tribute to its grand former resident.

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Power House From humble beginnings, The House FM expands to Edmond W R I T T E N A N D P H O T O S BY J A K E D U R H A M

T H IS STORY BEGA N I N PONCA CI T Y, where it would have been hard to imagine that an idea would eventually turn a small radio station into a powerhouse — a big fish in a bigger pond of musical giants. The House FM traces its roots back to The Love Station, where the concept of spreading faith through music began for founder Doyle Brewer. Eventually, The Love Station was renamed My Praise FM, and then The House of Praise. In 2004, a sister station was created with family in mind — The House FM. From Ardmore to Wichita, The House FM broadcasts on over 15 frequencies, allowing its programming to reach a wider audience than many competitors. What was once a tiny station has grown into an entertainment giant that hosts over 60,000 listeners every day, and streaming services help reach a global listener base that spans eight countries. 102

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What sets The House apart from many other stations in the metro is that it is listener-funded. Unlike traditional radio stations, which garner funds from paid advertisements or special events, listener-supported stations rely on donations for the bulk of their funding. Annual operating revenues can exceed $1.5 million and are increasing. “Being listener-supported for funding, we see the partnership with Oklahomans from the beginning and the positive impact we have had with the message of the hope of Christ across the state for 30 years,” said CEO and music director Tony Weir. On March 26, The House FM expanded its reach by opening its new studio in Edmond. “The goal for having a studio in the OKC metro is to increase our involvement in the community,” said Weir. “The new studio will be the home of The House FM morning show, live each weekday.” Coinciding with the grand opening, The House FM hosted and Paycom Center promoted Winter Jam 2022. This year’s all-star lineup

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included Skillet, Newsong, Kevin Quinn and “American Idol” contestant Colton Dixon. Winter Jam has grown into a large annual event over the last 20 years, and this year, bands played across 22 states from January through March. Shows are family-oriented, with 3.5 hours of entertainment. “Our investment into the OKC metro is part of our goal to really make an impact in one of the most thriving cities in the country,” said Weir. “Having more staff centralized in the state allows us to be closer to our other markets like Lawton, Elk City and Altus. Being in the metro will also put us on a more convenient route for artists on promotional tours, possibly adding an appearance or engagement on their stopthrough to be on the air at one of the studios.” The House FM serves the OKC metro on numerous frequencies:100.1 FM in Edmond and the north and central metro; 88.5 FM in the west metro and 94.3 FM in Moore and Norman. For more information, visit thehousefm.com

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