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IN THE 405

20 PRIME PICKS What you should

be doing this month 22 SPEAKERBOX Guns N’ Roses

and Explosions in the Sky 24 OKLAHOMYTH Two so-called

Hay Capitals of the World 26 ON THE SCENE A look back at

local social events 28 RETROSPECTIVE Norman

dining destination Pinocchio’s TRAVEL 32 STATESIDE NATIONAL PARKS

that are right nearby 36 INTERNATIONAL Tourism’s

benefits in the Peruvian Amazon 38 ADVENTURE GRANDMA

Stunning Navajo-inspired fashion DINING 46 LOCAL FLAVOR A song of

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praise for pasta powerhouse Della Terra 66 ON THE RADAR Exploring

history in Heritage Hills 68 FOOD & DRINK Riviere Banh

Mi’s wealth of options 72 LAST LAUGH The sublime joys

of the last half-hour of sleep

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FROM THE EDITOR

Season of Changes

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mong many others, the Greek philosopher Heraclitus has been credited as saying that “change is the only constant in life.” There is also a Buddhist proverb I love, which says “Let go or be dragged.” I think many of us have a love-hate relationship with change. I know I do. Here at 405 Magazine, change is as ever-present as the Oklahoma wind, and it tends to lead to growth.

Consider this to be my love letter to this magazine. My tenure actually began when it (and I!) went by different names. Back in 2001 or so, I took a position with what was then a group of smaller magazines focused on individual communities, including some oldies but goodies you might remember: Nichols Hills News, Edmond Monthly, Norman Living, Quail Creek News, Historic Living and Downtown OKC. I began as an understudy to a formidable grammarian and kind soul, Connie Longmire. As I moved into the editor-in-chief position, the struggle to juggle responsibility was definitely real, but the creative joy was magic.

During that time, change stopped by for a visit, I became a single mother, and ultimately left for a job with more predictable hours.

During my absence from the magazine, which lasted more than a decade, it went from many smaller publications to one all-encompassing lifestyle publication, SLICE, which was a beautiful and logical evolution, giving readers a true “slice” of what was happening monthly in our neck of the woods. Editors-in-chief during those years were two amazing, creative and

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dedicated women – Elizabeth Beard, followed by Mia Blake – each of whom elevated this publication immeasurably.

Inveterate journalist Heidi Rambo Centrella, the most recent woman at the helm, helped undertake a rebrand and relaunch as 405, and set the magazine’s course with grace, aplomb, a fierce dedication to journalistic excellence, a hatred of the Oxford comma (which is perfectly understandable) and a brilliant sense of humor.

Today, I find myself back in the saddle on an interim basis, filled with gratitude for the amazing cadre of women who have shepherded this magazine through multiple decades and iterations, excited for its future, and thankful to once again hold a small role in its nonstop celebration of everything fantastic in the 405.

For this issue, that means a special focus on one of my favorite topics: home optimization. Whatever that means to you, be it preparing the backyard for winter enjoyment (pg. 110), finding the perfect cozy alpaca-fur blanket (pg. 92) or drawing inspiration for comfortable family-oriented decor from the impressive home of Tom and Judy Love, you should find some captivating topics inside. As nature undergoes its annual change into a quieter, more reflective season, I hope you’ll enjoy sharing the contents of this issue with us.

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IN THE 405 PRIME PICKS 20 | SPEAKERBOX 22 | GREAT STRIDES 24 | OKLAHOMYTH 26 | RETROSPECTIVE 30

Strokes on the Water Once upon a time, the Oklahoma River was just a grassy ditch; celebrate growth Oct. 4-6. at the 15th annual Oklahoma Regatta Festival during a weekend of rowing, kayaking, dragon boating and whitewater rafting.

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PRIME PICKS

Monster Moves photo by SHEVAUN WILLIAMs

Sure, he might be a centuries-old blood-drinking demon, but there’s just something mesmerizing and captivating about this vampiric count – it’s probably his enchanting arabesques.

The OKC Ballet is getting its new season underway with a thrilling tale of grace, power, passion and terror; prepare yourselves … for Dracula.

Oct. 25-27, OKC Civic Center

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Our Blue World Photo credit OIBF

The state might be best known for its red dirt, but we have a rep for bluegrass, too, especially thanks to the efforts for fiddler extraordinaire Byron Berline and the massive musical event he helped inaugurate in Guthrie. 2019’s 23rd annual Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival welcomes performers ranging from The Cherokee Maidens, Mountain Smoke and Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper to Japan’s own Blueside of Lonesome. Oct. 3-5, Cottonwood Flats

Story Time photo by DAVID JAMES SWANSON

More than a decade went by without a new album – 2006, 2008, silence – but a good story requires a third act, and the band is named The Raconteurs, so it stands to reason they’re adept at spinning musical tales. The June release of “Help Us Stranger” pushed the quartet back into the sonic spotlight, and (even better) back out onto the road, and they’re rolling through OKC with funky Sabbath cover band The Casualties of Jazz in tow.

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We Remember image courtesy OKC THUNDER

The OKC Thunder returns to the court this month; keep an eye out for their new uniform designed in partnership with the OKC National Memorial & Museum, honoring the memories of those lives lost 25 years ago and the resilience of the city’s spirit.

Find more events in our Event Guide on page 64 and online at 405magazine.com

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SPEAKERBOX

Once in a Lifetime GN’R LIVE, OKC STYLE

BY JERRY CHURCH | IMAGE COURTESY GN’R

Aural Fireworks EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY’S SHIMMERING SOUND

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any moons ago, I fancied a job in the music industry beyond toiling in a record store. I fan-boyed over sales reps from various record labels, and on occasion, I was able to do some local leg work. I once had to make a lunch run for Quiet Riot (they wanted Arby’s); I drove the Dixie Chicks to a country station and fell for a young Natalie Maines; and while guiding Cutting Crew to a concert in Norman, we almost lost the van in a flash flood after I suggested a shortcut.

When I had the prospect of helping out two breakout California bands in July 1987, the label suggested I only work with one. I went with Faster Pussycat instead of Guns N’ Roses – turns out I wasn’t very good at figuring out who was going to make it big. It took over a year for GN’R to take off, but the band’s “Appetite for Destruction” would eventually sell over 30 million copies worldwide, and is now lauded as one of the greatest records of all time. I guess they didn’t really need me to make an Arby’s run.

GN’R’s keys to success were perfect timing, as hard rock was ruling MTV and FM radio, great songs and a collective personality that played right into the hands of tabloids. The simultaneous release of “Use Your Illusion I (and) II” in 1991

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cemented them as legends, but led to internal turmoil and madness. Like many great bands, GN’R was just too good for their own good. In 1994, after years of infighting, lineup changes and creative difference, lead singer Axl Rose was the last man standing.

The acrimony would fester for decades. In 2012, former guitarist Slash said the original members would never reunite. That same year, when asked if the classic lineup would ever get together again, Rose simply said, “Not in this lifetime.”

Never say never, though, because four years later, Rose, Slash and bassist Duff McKagan reunited to start the “Not in This Lifetime” tour.

Actually, GN’R should’ve named the show “A Lifetime Tour” – it’s been steamrolling around the globe for three and a half years, and the OKC show Oct. 23 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena, 100 W Reno, will be one of the last stops.

I once thought this tour was one of the most patronizing money grabs of all time, but I guess I’m getting sentimental. Nobody’s getting any younger, and seeing GN’R again is a chance in a lifetime for many. Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com.

I first heard Austin instrumental quartet Explosions in the Sky while watching the movie version of Buzz Bissinger’s Friday Night Lights.

I kept turning up the volume because I couldn’t get the soundtrack out of my head. This was the sound of West Texas. The soundtrack perfectly captured the sentiments, character and setting of the book and film.

I won’t transcribe a thesaurus entry for “shimmering” or “resonant,” but their sound is mesmerizing (also stunning). Without vocals, the songs are like mini-symphonies. My favorite thing about the group is that they don’t jam and improvise; their music is structured and designed to envelop the listener.

Their shows are intense and emotional, which is probably why they have such a passionate following. Explosions in the Sky celebrate their 20th year together with a special all-ages show Oct. 24 at the Criterion, 500 E Sheridan in Bricktown.

Visit criterionokc.com for tickets.

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Great Strides

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WALK TOGETHER AGAINST CANCER

ob Mallam is one of those guys who is always smiling.

He’s larger than life – loves OSU, Garth Brooks and country music in general on KXY Radio. But a couple of years ago, Bob’s smile dimmed when he found out he had breast cancer.

“Anytime you hear the word ‘cancer,’ you are surprised, scared and uncertain,” he says. “Especially since mine was breast cancer – as a male, I had no clue what to expect.”

It was just before Christmas in 2016 when Mallam learned his diagnosis. Although breast cancer is more commonly found in women, a small percentage of men will get it, too.

His hospital provided information from the American Cancer Society of Oklahoma, and a friend who had been through a breast cancer diagnosis told him what to expect.

“It was an ordeal,” Mallam says. “But I am grateful to American Cancer Society for all they are doing in the area of cancer research. Hope and determination played a part in my fight, and

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faith was my underlying strength. Cancer is a journey none of us choose, but I am thankful ACS and my Lord and Savior took the steps with me.”

Mallam is one of this year’s “Portraits of Hope,” a small group of cancer survivors who are working to create awareness and raise funds in the fight against breast cancer. He’s ready to participate in the American Cancer Society of Oklahoma’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk – coming up on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Wheeler District, 1701 S Western in Oklahoma City, beginning at 8 a.m.

“I hope everyone who has been touched by cancer will join us,” Mallam says. “So many people have either had cancer or have a family member or friend who has been diagnosed. It’s so important to keep fighting for a cure, and I know together we can accomplish miracles.”

For more information or to register, visit makingstrideswalk.org/okcok.

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OKLAHOMYTH

Oh, Hay There A PAIR OF SELF-PROCLAIMED WORLD CAPITALS

BY M.J. ALEXANDER

Editor’s note: Oklahoma is rich with history, lore and fun facts … but some of them aren’t quite factual.

In this series, M.J. Alexander hunts for the accuracy – or lack thereof – behind some of our state’s stories.

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he sun smiles down on Oklahoma more often than not, watching farmers making hay while it shines.

Welcome signs in the communities of Big Cabin (population 254) in Craig County and Inola (population 1,826) in Rogers County each announce that travelers are entering the Hay Capital of the World.

THE CLAIM: Big Cabin and Inola: self-proclaimed Hay Capitals of the World

FACT CHECK: False. For those concerned with numbers, it is worth noting that neither produces record-setting harvests.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Texas is the top hay-making state, producing 10.35 million tons in 2017.

Oklahoma was fifth overall – behind Nebraska, Kansas and California – producing 5.98 million tons.

Both Craig and Rogers are among 12 of the state’s 77 counties producing more than 100,000 tons of hay each year. But they aren’t even tops in Oklahoma: At last count, LeFlore County produced 8,600 tons of alfalfa and 142,200 tons of other hay per year, for a total of 150,800 tons.

For those concerned with stamps of approval, the 125-year-old National Hay Association does not recognize an official Hay Capital.

But enough with facts; how did these two Oklahoma towns lay claim to the title Hay Capital of the World? Because someone decided … well, why not?

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The town of Big Cabin came up with the idea first, 77 years ago. An oft-repeated story, reported by the Craig County Heritage Association and cited in The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, notes that in 1942, “a local farmer claimed that more hay had been shipped from Big Cabin between 1883 and 1910 than any other town in the United States.” He took it upon himself to call the town, population right around 250, “the Hay Capital of the World.”

Years later, a similar idea was pondered 40 miles away in Inola. Mayor Tommy Dyer told a reporter from The New York Times how it took hold: “A bunch of guys were sitting around drinking coffee one day and they got to talking about Rooster Day over at Broken Arrow. They said, ‘If Broken Arrow can have a rooster day, why can’t we have a hay day?’ So we started calling ourselves the Hay Capital of the World. So far, nobody has contested it.”

Well, except for all those who have. But the celebrations continue in Inola, and the city features its Hay Capital of the World claim in promotions from its city seal to the motto stretching the length of its homepage.

Dyer, who served as mayor of Inola from 1965-79, remembers the Hay Days heydays and their bale-tossing contests, days-long BBQ feasts, and beans and slaw dished up from 30-gallon vats for thousands of visitors.

The tradition, which began in 1962, continues to draw the community together every June with events including a parade, frog-jumping contest, turtle races, street dance and crowning of the Hay Day Queen.

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ON THE SCENE

St. Anthony POP! Guests toast a healthier future for OKC at the St. Anthony Foundation’s fundraiser featuring live music, small bites and an array of champagnes and spirits to sample.

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ON THE SCENE

Faces of the 405 We salute some of the area’s outstanding professionals and businesses from our 2019 Faces of the 405 special section with a celebration at Stella Modern Italian.

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RETROSPECTIVE

True Tales of an Italian Classic PINOCCHIO’S:

A DELICIOUS NORMAN LEGACY

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ay back in 1972, the list of Italian eateries in Oklahoma was short. There was no Olive Garden, no Johnny Carino’s, even Pizza Hut was in its infancy. But that year in Norman, Pinocchio’s began serving up spaghetti and pizza to customers who often waited hours to get in the door. The restaurant had several locations through the years – on Elm Street, Robinson and Lindsey – and it was a favorite among locals who knew exactly where to find the best breadsticks in the universe.

Owner Glen Woods graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1969, after earning a degree in music education.

“My mother was a really good cook, so I got my joy of cooking from her,” he says. “She had so many good recipes and I spent a lot of time going through those, experimenting to find what worked and what didn’t. I think that’s why we were so successful all those years.”

The restaurant gained a reputation for excellence, and the lines to get a table routinely wrapped outside the building, down the block and around the corner.

That was typical on game days in Norman, and really any day in general.

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Much of Woods’ staff consisted of young students from OU, and he wanted to make sure Pinocchio’s was not only a fun place to work, but also healthy.

“I was one of the first restaurants to go completely smoke-free,” he says. “We built a new building in 1993, and I knew I wasn’t going to have any smoking. It choked me to walk into a smoke-filled dining room, and I certainly wasn’t going to subject those kids to working around all that smoke.”

The end came in 2001 when the final breadsticks were taken out of the oven.

After nearly 30 years in business, Woods decided it was time to call it a day.

“I had a suggestion box out front, and when we closed it was stuffed full of letters, asking us to stay open,” he remembers. “I had a good time, but I couldn’t see myself doing that when I was 80! So I knew it was time to say, ‘So long.’ There were so many experiences that are etched in my mind, and I had a great time serving my customers for so many years. I’m happy to know I made a difference, and that people still remember the great food and fun that came out of Pinocchio’s.”

THE KEY INGREDIENT “We served a lot of pizza and spaghetti,” Woods says, “but we also served burgers and sandwiches. The thing we were famous for, however, was our breadsticks. We used one ton of flour every week, and the breadsticks were always made fresh every day. I had a board that was four feet by two feet, and I would lay the dough out on that, brush the top with milk, put sesame seeds on top and then let it rise. Customers just couldn’t get enough!”

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STEM CELLS Regenerative cellular tissue and stem cell therapy are terms often used interchangeably. This is not exactly accurate.

Let’s look at the differences. The body is a self-healing, self-regulating machine.

Your body has within it, an inborn (innate) ability to heal itself, in fact, all living things have the ability to regenerate and heal themselves. Stem cells are naturally produced within the human body and help in healing the body after injury. These cells are undifferentiated, meaning that they can change into other cell types. On the other hand, Regenerative cellular tissue or umbilical allograft therapy gives you the benefits of stem cells along with the added bonus of the growth factors in cytokines. Several of the growth factors found in cytokines help regulate the immune system’s response to inflammation which is critically important in relieving pain and avoiding future health issues.

WHERE DO STEM CELLS COME FROM? Stem cell therapy is a procedure that involves harvesting your own stem cells. This process is very invasive and involves drilling a hole in your hip or femur and extracting bone marrow to process for stem cells.

Regenerative tissue contains stem cells derived from umbilical allografts.

These are umbilical cords donated after cesarean section. Neither mother nor child experiences any ill effect because of donating this previously disposable tissue.

PRP OR PLATELET-RICH PLASMA Platelets are the smallest type of blood cells and are shaped somewhat like dinner plates. When an injury is suffered, the body releases a chemical that alerts and activates the protective and healing processes of the body. When platelets receive this signal, they activate into healing cells. The COMING SOON! more-healthy platelets in an area of injury, the better the healing process for that injuDr. Brant Koenig’s book THE REGENERATIVE ry. PRP derived from your own blood is inMEDICINE BREAK THROUGH jected directly into an injured area, such as How Stem Cell, PRP and Other shoulders, knees, elbows or hips. PRP can Regenerative Tissues are also be injected into tendons and ligaments.

Changing How We Fight the Aging Process.

PRP has been utilized by many world-class athletes to speed their healing and get them back onto the field, court or track. In many cases, healing is accelerated so much that it’s possible to return to a pain-free life in four to six weeks.

BRANT KOENIG, D.C. is the founder of Physical Medicine of Oklahoma and speaks about Stem Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine in the OKC-Metro area. Dr. Koenig is currently enrolled and studying to earn his fellowship in Regenerative Medicine. Workshops about Stem Cell Therapy, Chronic Knee/Joint Pain and Neuropathy are held monthly, and you can register for upcoming presentations by calling 405.726.2727.

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The Hot Spot Scenery and greenery surround Arkansas’ Hot Springs National Park, one of several gems in the National Parks system that are within a day’s drive of OKC – and that are well worth an exploratory visit

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NATIONAL PARKS NEARBY Fall is the perfect time to explore America’s treasures: those entities under the charge of the U.S. National Park Service. Among these special places are 61 national parks, 84 national monuments, national historic sites and over a dozen other named designations. Everyone knows the big ones – Yellowstone, Great Smoky Mountains, Yosemite – but there are lots more; 419 in all. Some you may never have heard of. Some are small. And a number of these are within a day’s drive of Oklahoma. Here are three of my favorites.

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Petroglyph National Monument nps.gov/petr

On the northwest side of Albuquerque, New Mexico, this site encompasses five volcanic cones, hundreds of archaeological sites and an estimated 25,000 images early native people and Spanish explorers left carved on the rocks.

Petroglyph is saturated with Native American spirituality. The area offers more than just primitive rock drawings; it’s a window into an ancient culture. The landscape is held in reverence by contemporary Native Americans. Visitors should be sensitive to those beliefs.

Trails offer a variety of fascinating views … for those with appropriate footwear.

In the Area: ALBUQUERQUE OLD TOWN Rainbow Ryders hot air balloon rides Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum More museums: from art and natural history (great dinosaurs at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science) to nuclear energy, turquoise and rattlesnakes OF ETHNIC INTEREST: National Hispanic Cultural Center, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center CHURCH STREET CAFÉ: Mexican food (naturally) in one of the oldest buildings in Albuquerque’s Old Town GOLDEN CROWN PANADERIA: inexpensive, quick bites, great for lunch. Vegetarianfriendly.

LEVEL 5 IN HOTEL CHACO: Upscale, locally sourced items, fantastic deck with a great view of the mountains EL PINTO: Grew from a small family business to one of the state’s largest Mexican restaurants and producer of great salsas and sauces HOTEL ALBUQUERQUE: Spanish Colonial emphasis. I love the huevos rancheros at breakfast, and they have a special room for tapas and flamenco.

NATIVO LODGE: Tribute to Native American culture with Artist Rooms a special treat LOS POBLANOS HISTORIC INN: Hacienda and farm renovated in the ’30s

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Waco Mammoth National Monument nps.gov/waco It began with a bone found by a couple of men in a ravine near the Bosque River close to Waco, Texas. Experts at Baylor’s Strecker Museum identified it as part of a Columbian mammoth femur. Excavations have revealed 25 mammoths, three camels and a saber-toothed cat. This site is unique as the only discovered nursery herd of Pleistocene mammoths.

Hot Springs National Park nps.gov/hosp The Arkansas park is a unique combination of town and country; based around historic Bathhouse Row but including much of the forested mountains that surround the city. The springs’ heyday was from the late 19th into the first half of the 20th century, when Bathhouse Row was occupied by elegant establishments catering to fashionable clients. Today, the Fordyce Bathhouse is home to the park’s Visitor Center and open for touring. The historic town offers tourist attractions, shopping, dining, strolling and even a modern spa and baths in the 1922 Quapaw Bathhouse. For a real time-trip, have a traditional 1920s-style spa experience at the historic Arlington Hotel.

In the Area: OAKLAWN RACING CASINO RESORT: Hot Springs Mountain Tower for a spectacular view – up to 140 miles on a clear day!

GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS: Arkansas’ premier botanic garden with an architecturally outstanding E. Fay Jones/ Maurice Jennings chapel; Hike 26 miles of trails in the national park PORTERHOUSE: a classic New York steak house

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BELLA LUNA: Lots of Italian favorites BLEU MONKEY: Varied menu with wonderful vegetarian entrees MCCLARD’S: Family-owned barbecue, a local favorite since 1928 LOOKOUT POINT LAKESIDE INN: Luxury inn with many amenities on Lake Hamilton ARLINGTON HOTEL: Swanky hotel in the heart of the Historic District

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The skeletal remains are protected by a roomy, air-conditioned dig shelter where guests can see a number of bones in the partially excavated site. Guided tours last about 45 minutes; there’s also a picnic area on the site and nature trails. The admission charge is minimal – sorry, your Park Pass won’t work here.

In Case

You Were Wondering:

In the Area: DR PEPPER MUSEUM: Fun tour with a must-do stop at the end for a sundae made with Dr Pepper syrup.

HOMESTEAD CRAFT VILLAGE: Shop for everything from fiber to forged iron in the shops in this agrarian-based, craft-based Christian community.

MAYBORN MUSEUM COMPLEX: A threefer, this complex includes a children’s museum, science and natural history museum and a historic village.

CAMERON PARK ZOO CAMERON PARK TRAIL SYSTEM: More than 20 miles of trails from bluff tops to bamboo-lined strolls

ARMSTRONG BROWNING LIBRARY: A must for any fan of Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Both the Mayborn and the Browning are on the Baylor campus.

BOSQUE BLUFFS AND BRAZOS BRIDGES PADDLING TRAILS: Great for canoeing or kayaking, trails range from 2.2 to 4.8 miles depending on routes

NINFA’S: Good TexMex food in a fun environment

Oklahoma’s two National Park Service properties include the Chickasaw National Recreation Area and the Washita Battlefield National Historic Site. The Oklahoma City National Memorial, while not an NPS property, is affiliated with the Park Service.

Surrounding states have more than the few we’ve listed.

Whether it’s a scenic wonder, a place of archaeological significance or an area of historic importance, these sites belong to us – the American people.

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TOURISM’S IMPACT ON THE AMAZON AND BEYOND

BY MATT PAYNE

ast month, I did a story about a journey through the Peruvian Amazon with the company International Expeditions (“Exploring the Amazon,” September).

The piece was based on a trip taken the first week of June – well before the tragic fires in Brazil’s Amazon began to grab national headlines. My goal as a writer has always been not just to inspire wanderlust, but to responsibly spark curiosity, evoke compassion and ignite a sense of wonder in my reader; taking them to places they otherwise might not see and introducing them to ways of life they otherwise might not know exists.

I’ve been privileged to visit some of the most remote corners some of the world’s most beautiful developing nations – and in doing so, I’ve come to understand what a critical role tourism plays to people in these communities. Guides, cooks, construction, maids, drivers, artists, musicians and shopkeepers all depend on tourism for income. Schools thrive on donations from generous visitors, and often, an international news story about something as broad as “The

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Amazon” can have a crippling effect on the economy, which in turn affects the people and the ecosystems upon which they have built their lives. The failure of those ecosystems – rainforests, in this case – has far-reaching global affects that we might soon see in our own back yards.

International Expeditions operates its Amazon experiences in Peru, many hundreds of miles from the fires in Brazil. These excursions are not currently affected by the fires, and continued tourism to the area is vital to the success of the people who call the Amazon home. If you have felt inspired to experience the Amazon – or any of the remote places we’ve traveled – now is as good a time to go as any. The stories we bring home as travelers are what keep so many of these remarkable places on the earth thriving.

Our hearts go out to those worldwide affected by these terrible fires.

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Adventure Grandma WIT H EL AIN E WA R N ER

Spirit Quest A NEW MEXICO FASHION FIND

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love surprises when I travel, and Gallup, New Mexico, had several in store for me. Gallup is enveloped in Native American culture – Navajo, Hopi and Zuni lands surround the city. There is no better spot for finding the highest quality Native American creations, and that includes more than basketry, pottery, jewelry and rugs. I never expected to find high fashion in this high desert town of 20,000 … but then I visited Navajo Spirit.

Virginia Yazzie-Ballenger is an artist of Navajo couture, whose garments range from historically researched and traditional items to contemporary interpretations that might prompt new traditions of their own.

Yazzie-Ballenger started designing clothes when she was little – making original styles for her paper dolls. Sewing was a family tradition; both her mom and aunt made clothes for her as she began competing in pageants, winning a number of titles including Miss Indian New Mexico. In her 20s, she began sewing for herself.

Her husband (and now business partner) Carl’s job took the couple from New Mexico to Topeka, Kansas.

Yazzie-Ballenger says, “I missed being around Native American people and the culture. So I started designing clothing and craft items, which I would sell at Indian art shows: Santa Fe Indian Market, Colorado Indian Market, Heard Museum Indian Fair. The dress design that received my first blue ribbon was a traditional Navajo blouse and skirt set entered at the Navajo Nation Fair.”

Her hobby was about to turn into a business. A buyer from QVC saw some of her pieces and placed an order for 2,000 pillows. She says, “That moved the business out of the basement of our home.”

Subsequently, one of her skirts was featured in the

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The Road Continues You don’t have to go to Gallup to enjoy Yazzie-Ballenger’s creations – check them out at NavajoSpirit. com. But if you’d like more reasons to visit this interesting area, check out my story on Gallup at 405magazine. com/travel.

Smithsonian gift catalog – selling over 1,200 skirts in a few months.

One of her most popular designs was created at the urging of her niece, who wanted a special dress for college graduation. It started a trend – now many of the Navajo girls wear stylish dresses made from Pendleton blankets under their graduation gowns, which they leave open to show the colorful designs.

In addition to ladies’ fashions, Yazzie-Ballenger also creates designs for men, youngsters and even bridal wear. Items range from more traditional velvet blouses and skirts – beautiful backgrounds for Navajo silver and turquoise accessories – to wonderfully stylish evening wear.

While her pieces are strongly influenced by Navajo tradition, they aren’t meant as cultural representation; she simply enjoys creating beautiful clothes that make the wearer feel beautiful.

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DINING Bottle Service One wine bottle is easily overlooked; a wall of them makes quite an eye-catching visual statement. But at Sparrow Modern Italian in Edmond, nothing speaks, or sings, quite so beautifully as the food.

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The Sparrow’s Savor

MODERN ITALIAN EXCELLENCE LANDS IN EDMOND

BY STEVE GILL PHOTOS BY RACHEL MAUCIERI

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he bird called the sparrow is a national symbol of Italy, a land of irreplaceable cultural history, spectacular scenery … and some of the most universally beloved food to be found on this little blue ball of dust and dreams we call Earth. As of this May, the Holloway Group’s restaurant called Sparrow Modern Italian has landed in Edmond, and if it’s symbolic of anything, it’s that this cuisine is bellissima, and definitely worth a visit, The concept from chefs Joel Wingate and Jeffrey Holloway is housed in the space that was once home to The Martini Lounge; I can’t tell you how much it might have changed since then, but the current incarnation is impressively light and spacious. The decor largely forgoes color (save in the artwork) in favor of neutrals in the tables, booths and floors and black accents in the seat cushions and ceiling. It’s a comfortable and

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upbeat vibe, and the south wall of windows does great work at illuminating the space Once your food begins to arrive, though, it’s difficult to focus on anything else. The mozzarella sticks are so thick you could practically use them for building material if they weren’t so delectable, and speaking of architecture, the crispy pepperoni pizza tower – if that phrase doesn’t pique your interest, something might be wrong with your mind’s flavor centers – isn’t actually a building; rather a pizza with an avalanche of mouthwatering fried pepperoni slices piled on top. “It’s good for an appetizer,” says assistant manager Auburn Looking Glass, “because you can take the pepperoni off and share them.” The pizza is delicious on its own merits, too, not merely a bland vehicle for the pepperoni gimmick. Try the accompanying red chili oil; it’s a trifle spicy but gives the dish a whole new affect.

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In addition to the thoroughly stacked menu, Sparrow has clearly put some effort into its liquid offerings, with a robust wine list and handful of colorful signature cocktails. We especially enjoyed the ceremony of the Arditi’s presentation – it’s Baker’s bourbon, Amaro Montenegro and luxardo cherry juice, seasoned with a whiff of hickory smoke – and the sorbet- and champagne-fueled Sgroppino (have fun trying to pronounce that). Just remember to ask for a straw if you get a drink in the sparrow-shaped glass; it’s a cute visual, but perhaps less so if you’re sipping from its posterior.

The crispy pepperoni pizza tower

You can’t miss with the ravioli, made in house and beautifully presented with little dots of parsley oil, spaghetti sourced from local wonders Della Terra Pasta or chicken parmesan with pink peppercorn honey… but the real showstopper on the menu is the 100-layer lasagna. While it has an intriguing name and pride of place in its own section of the menu (“A Holloway Family Favorite”), there’s more than just hype behind its popularity – the flavors, textures and overall panache of this creation are absolutely the real deal, even if I wouldn’t have minded a dab more Bolognese.

It would hardly be a classy Italian restaurant without tiramisu as a closing option, and the flourless chocolate torte also looked tempting, but if you have a few people and are in the mood for some experimentation, the DIY cannoli setup makes a sweet

group diversion. Adventurous diners get empty shells, a pastry bag of cream filling and an array of possibilities for customization – pistachios, sprinkles, strawberries, chocolate sauce, et cetera. Potentially messy, but lots of fun.

After sampling the Sparrow experience, I’m not surprised that community reaction has been enthusiastic so far. For weekends, Looking Glass told us, they ask people to make reservations a couple of days in advance, and being unable to guarantee seating on the day of the meal seems like a good problem for a restaurant to have. So plan ahead, but do plan on it – this bird’s siren song should easily enchant lovers of Italian.

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OKC’s Pasta Powerhouse DELLA TERRA’S AWARD-WINNING CRAFT

BY GREG HORTON | PHOTO COURTESY DELLA TERRA PASTA

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n April, the Wall Street Journal chose Della Terra Pasta’s creste di gallo shape as one of the pastas “You’ve Been Missing Out On.” The OKC pasta maker was one of only two U.S. companies to make the list, and chef-owner Chris Becker said he had no idea it was even happening.

Becker’s professional cooking career began in New York City. From 2000 to about 2010, his resume consists of chef gigs in some of that city’s best restaurants: Lupa, Le Bernardin, Felidia and Del Posto, among others.

“The pasta making developed as a result of being a chef,” Becker says. “I accumulated a skillset at Del Posto – where we made seven pasta doughs and about 15 handcrafted shapes – to delve into pasta making, but that didn’t really happen until I landed in Oklahoma.”

A job at the Rancher’s Club in Stillwater led to the acquisition of his first pasta machine, a “tiny extruder,” and workspace at Urban Agrarian made it possible to practice and “fiddle” with adjustments to time, water temperature and ingredients. He read voraciously, too. Della Terra (Italian for “of the earth”) debuted in March 2011, and he made his first sale in September of that year.

“It was spaghetti,” he says. “My first official sale was spaghetti to the OKC Golf & Country Club.”

Becker now offers classes twice a month at his shop just east of Broadway Extension, and also has a fresh pasta program for food service operations. Sparrow Modern Italian in Edmond uses his fresh pasta sheets to make lasagna (see page 46).

Customers can find five shapes of Della Terra in retail outlets – they sell six to restaurants – and, yes, they have gluten-free options. Della Terra is available at Whole Foods, some Homeland stores, both Urban Agrarian locations, the Oil Tree and Savory Spice. Online ordering is also available from dellaterrapasta.com, and beginning this month, Becker is starting a gift box and subscription service, in either two- or six-pasta sizes.

Study Hall

Vast Honors For the first time since Coach House closed its doors, Oklahoma City has a AAA Four Diamond Restaurant. “Our goal at Vast has been to earn this award,” Kurt Fleischfresser says, “and the entire team worked very hard to make it happen.” The Four Diamond level goes to only 2.1 percent of the 32,000 restaurants inspected by AAA, and signifies a restaurant’s commitment to high quality ingredients, delicious food, excellent service, beautiful plating, amenities, etc. Coach House held the award for 16 years, and Polo Grill in Tulsa is the only other Oklahoma restaurant to hold the honor.

In what can only be construed as great news for wine lovers, The Study, a 64-glass wine bar, is coming to the Paramount building on Film Row. The ownership team of Elaine and Ian Bennett and John and Megan Allen hope to have it open by the end of this year. “If we don’t make it by Dec. 23, we’re waiting until March,” Ian Bennett says. He was the opening sommelier at Ludivine, and brings a wealth of wine knowledge and experience to The Study. The Cruvinet system, which allows by-the-glass or by-the-ounce pours with almost zero loss, has already been ordered.

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Aviva top in clay by Ramy

Brook New York from Gretta

Sloane, skirt by Delfi Collective from Balliets, jacket

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joggers in forest by ATM,

Rockrunner sneaker by Valentino Garavani in burgundy, all from Balliets

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Higher Learning STUDYING UP ON CASUAL AND CLASSY FASHIONS FOR FALL

BY SHEVAUN WILLIAMS

Whether you are a trendy teacher, a woman who means business or simply a student of life, this month we give you the inspiration and tools for a fall wardrobe that should get good grades in any situation. Highlighting a mix of elegant pieces​with sophisticated casuals will bring you the right looks to channel the season … so let’s get educated.

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Blackberry Dress by Joseph Ribkoff from Nancy Farha

Floral Cravates Scarf by Chloe Division of Richemont North America from Balliets

Lacey Shoes by Jimmy Choo from Balliets

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Lilly jumpsuit in black by Rebecca Minkoff, plaid top by A Shirt Thing, Beha boot in black by Rag & Bone New York, gold necklace, all from Cayman’s

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Fitted Denim Zip Top by Ganni from Gretta Sloane

Camo Skirt by Ganni from Gretta Sloane

Tort Circle Woven Belt in Black from Mode

Kix Snakeskin-Printed Booties

by Jimmy Choo from Balliets

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Katherine Top in Blue by Tanya Taylor from Balliets

Alfa Skirt by Just from Rose Gold

Floral Cravates Scarf by Chloe Division

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Very few stories start this way:

a guy picks up a prescription at Walgreen’s, and then decides to see what’s on the back side of a mall because he’s looking for a place to build a local restaurant. Creeping slowly across the speed bumps, he’s smitten with a small courtyard and a metal gate with a script “H” welded into its center.

“I’d been looking for a place with some age, some character,” J Mays says. “I knew when I saw it that it was the vibe we wanted.”

Mays and his partners Chris Kana, Stephanie Miller and Michael Paske now own The Hamilton, a new Okie-centric, upscale supper club on the east side of Northpark Mall (formally The Shoppes at Northpark, but locals rarely call it that). Like many entrepreneurs, the team was seeking a location outside the urban core.

“We love what’s happening in the core, and we think we can bring some of that sense of ‘interesting’ and ‘cool’ you find in the urban core to this part of town,” says Mays. “Honestly, Robby Vernon at Hacienda Tacos gets a ton of credit for getting the ball rolling at Northpark.”

Finished with care and great attention to detail, The Hamilton is a treat for lingerers.

If there is a monument to post-WWII prosperity – and possibly excess – in America, it is surely the shopping mall. Simultaneously a community center, food court, shopping destination and entertainment complex, the mall has historically been a showcase for what is hip, as well as the canary in the coalmine of a community’s health and vitality. If the neighborhood has passed its prime, the mall will tell us.

Northpark opened in 1973, and at that time, it was the state’s largest Safeway grocery store and an AMC 4 Theater complex; renovations and expansions turned it into a full-fledged mall by 1981. When Robby Vernon, a hospitality industry veteran, opened Hacienda Tacos on Dec. 23, 2016, much of the food service community balked at the move. The conventional wisdom was that everything important was happening inside the core: Thunder games, popular restaurants, the major districts, national attention, bar scene – all of it.

To say that Northpark has had its share of ups and downs is only to say what everyone from Oklahoma City already knows. It was nearly wiped out by the oil bust of the ’80s, and the rise of online purchasing has not helped. The AMC eventually offered dollar movies, and the mall became perceived, somewhat fairly, as a place for mall walkers and niche, upscale retailers.

Kevyn Colburn is the vice president for Tom Morris Enterprises, the company that owns Northpark, and has owned it since it opened.

For a shopping mall to be owned by the same family for 46 years is exceedingly rare, and Colburn said that’s part of the advantage of choosing Northpark.

“Because the Morris family has always owned it, we have a demonstrated commitment to the area,” she says, “and we give back to the community. We can also get you space for a third of what some new developments around town cost.”

Without being too specific, a new business can get into Northpark for a third of what space on W Memorial costs, and a third less than what space in Midtown costs. That translates to smaller ticket prices on food and services, and it gives a powerful, money-saving incentive to take chances outside the core or even outside major retail corridors.

Mays, whose ownership team has concepts downtown, just north of May and Memorial, and in Tulsa (Roosevelt’s and R Bar), said The Hamilton will not be the last concept they build in Northpark. “It has tons of parking, easy access to the highway, easy ingress and egress and neighborhoods all around,” he says.

“I remember lying in bed after signing the lease, thinking, ‘What have I just done?’” Vernon says.

“But then I replayed all the positives in my head, and I was fine.”

Finished with care and great attention to detail, The Hamilton is a treat for lingerers.

Tasty, tempting Hacienda Tacos has kept business booming and drawn crowds to Northpark.

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If You Build It, They Will Move Dusty Boren is a homebuilder in central Oklahoma who specializes in single-family homes, especially those in the $350,000 to $500,000 range.

It should probably be an axiom that parents choose to build based on a very few parameters, and first among them is school system. Boren said Edmond is still the undisputed champion in new home construction, and single-family homes with three or four bedrooms are the most popular new builds.

“The first question parents ask us is which school district the development is in,” Boren says. “We spend some time navigating the distinction between city and school district, because an Oklahoma City address could mean Edmond schools or Yukon schools, depending on where the house is built.”

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More than any other factor, schools will push people out of the core into the surrounding areas, and the usual suspects are doing well according to Boren: Edmond, Deer Creek, Mustang, Yukon and, of course, Moore. The reasons why Oklahoma City schools have a difficult time retaining students and young families would be the subject of a much larger, more focused piece, but the recent consolidations are sure not to help the general move outside the core.

Cost is another factor in selecting homes in the suburbs or outside the districts. While the houses can be similar in price, the amenities are radically different, including something as simple as a garage. Many older homes near downtown have carports or driveways, and at best, they may have a detached garage.

“A garage is still one of the primary amenities people want,” Boren says. “Oddly enough, we’re not even talking about the standard three-car garage that comes stock with the house; we’re building more and more detached garages, or ‘toy boxes’ as we call them.

They’re workshops or garages that hold boats, Sea-Doos, golf carts or shop equipment.”

Both in and out of the urban core, existing homes easily outsell new construction, and new construction is uncommon inside the core where open lots are rare. Boren estimated that existing homes outsell new construction by a margin of eight to one. “That’s a conservative estimate,” he says, “but for a point of reference,

that number is approximately 10 to one in Kansas City.” (The developers also build homes in the Kansas City metro.)

Moore, which continues to attract home buyers in spite of its tornadic history, is also using federal disaster funds to create multi-family dwellings. Among them is The Curve, a 244unit complex that is being built on the ground formerly occupied by a mobile home park destroyed in the May 20, 2013, tornado. Deidre Ebrey, the director of economic development for the City of Moore, said that the city issued 118 single-family residential permits by the end of August of this year.

“There are several projects in process that will yield additional residential growth in the coming years, specifically on the east side of Moore,” Ebrey says. “One particular project is a former golf course which has been re-zoned for residential development. This development is projected to have over 430 lots when complete. This is a 100-acre residential development, with plans for three homes per acre on the developable land.”

Moore is also seeing commercial growth, especially with national brands such as Ulta Cosmetics, Dunkin Donuts and Black Bear Diner – but with the exception of popular metro eatery Johnnie’s Charcoal Broiler, local hospitality groups are not flocking to Moore, in spite of a median household income around $60,000.

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The Grass is Greener

(or at Least a Different Shade of Green) For those who live outside of Edmond, the two main new developments are – somewhat confusingly – the Railyard and the Rail Spur District. The former is on W 1st downtown; the latter is west of the railroad tracks on 2nd, and contains the old Edmond ice house, creamery and stables.

In addition to Edmond-centered concepts including Oak City Pizza and Hott Wings, a spinoff of nearby Eddie’s Bar & Grill, the Railyard has also attracted two tenants from the core to try Edmond: Gogi Go, the Korean fast casual concept in Midtown, and Cities Ice Cream, which is known as Capitals at the Midtown location.

The Rail Spur District is a joint effort of Brandon Lodge and Chip Fudge (a partner in Ludivine) working with the City of Edmond to create a new district. Fudge bought the ice house, and then kept buying buildings to its west. According to Russ Johnson, chef-partner at Ludivine, he will oversee two restaurants and an event space in the new district.

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“We will have tenants in the other buildings, and we’re currently interviewing breweries to find a good match,” Johnson says. “We had concerns about the market up there in general, but we got help from a tax credit program, and then the City of Edmond stepped up and agreed to pay for parking. That made all the numbers work.”

Marc Dunham, chef-owner of Nashbird, the hot chicken concept on NW 9th near Automobile Alley, is also heading for Edmond. The new location will open sometime in late October or early November, but he’s avoided the two new major developments, opting instead to be in a neighborhood near UCO. “In general, Edmond is growing, and it’s underserved in our category,” Dunham says. “There are rooftops all around us, and we expect a fair number of college students, too.”

Edmond has long been a destination for entrepreneurs. With a median household income over $70,000, the demographics are seemingly perfect for hospitality industry concepts and professional services, but the city has long struggled with attracting Oklahoma City residents to come north to shop or dine. Stalwarts such as Edmond Wine Shop, Boulevard Steakhouse and Signature Grill have attracted commuters, but the city has been somewhat isolated from the larger Oklahoma City shopping and dining community. One market has consistently attracted outsiders, though, and that’s housing.

Hott Wings, a spinoff of Edmond hotspot Eddie’s Bar & Grill, kicked off new development The Railyard with a spicy bang.

Where the Locals Are Going Over the next year, we will learn whether Norman is ready for rapid restaurant expansion. The city has proven a difficult market for hospitality groups that aren’t Norman-based in the past, but the development along Main Street is tempting to several local concepts.

Marc Dunham is opening another Nashbird there this year, and Hal Smith Restaurant Group recently announced the grand opening of a pizza concept, Notorious P.I.E. Brady Sexton owns Scratch Kitchen and Cocktails, a favorite local eatery for many years in downtown Norman, and he said roughly 30 restaurants have opened in Norman over the past four years.

“If you include the University North Park District, it has to be 30-plus,” Sexton says. “In that development, the only thing that can remotely be called local is Red Rock (Canyon Grill, a Hal Smith concept). The trend looks like it’s just part of the overall restaurant expansion in Oklahoma City, and not something specific to Norman.”

Sexton has been around long enough to see businesses, especially bars and restaurants, open and close along Main, but the trend to move there is gaining momentum. The Meating Place, a food truck turned brick and mortar, now has the old McNellie’s location, the size of which several operators might find daunting. Victoria’s Pasta Shop, a Norman institution for more than 30 years, purchased a space on Main earlier this year, and two breweries – Beer is Good (BIG) Brewing Company and Lazy Circles – both have locations along the corridor.

“The expansion isn’t driven by consumer demand,” Sexton says. “We don’t have substantially more people coming downtown than before; we just have operators seeing other people opening concepts and then following suit. There are obviously reasons some things have closed to open up spaces that others are taking.”

Choctaw and Midwest City have some local favorites, too, but they aren’t pulling in the large hospitality groups. Town Center Plaza, the largest shopping development in MWC, has dozens of national brands, but little local to speak of; the transient nature of military personnel makes it difficult for local brands to succeed, and the housing focus tends to be rent-driven for obvious reasons. Choctaw, a bedroom community with solid growth in the home-building sector and good schools, has long-term family stability, but its move from small town to destination is not complete. Old Germany restaurant used to pull in some visitors, but with its closing, that role is filled by Irish pub Black Raven.

Overall growth isn’t a steady, unbroken, uphill line, and it isn’t uniformly distributed over all areas. But as the population of central Oklahoma continues to increase, more and more places outside OKC’s central core are having their days in the development sun.

Beer Is Good Brewing Company makes a tasty addition to downtown Norman.

Norman’s Main Street has evolved quite a bit from the destination of yesteryear.

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OCT 4 EDFEST Bites? Brews? Bands? You got it Edmond Mobile Meals’ annual fundraiser is heavy on the fun, making it afood truck-laden pleasure for all ages. St. George Greek Orthodox Church 2101 NW 145th OKC 751.1889, greekfestokc.com

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f something is old enough to be historically interesting, it’s often worth checking out; likewise if it’s aesthetically beautiful enough to warrant viewing. If it’s both? Well, the 53rd annual Heritage Hills Historic Homes Tour is Oct. 5-6, so there’s no time like the present to see how modern life can encompass a carefully curated past.

The self-guided tour represents an opportunity to experience the lives and the stories of Oklahomans, and also to appreciate some stunning choices in home design and decor, within OKC’s oldest preservation district. This year’s magnificent homes are 300 NW 17th; 220 NW 19th; 1815 N Hudson; 325 NW 15th; and a work-in-progress home at 436 NW 14th. The tour also features the carefully preserved beauty of the historic Overholser Mansion, as well as Wilson Elementary, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary and is the beneficiary of this year’s tour sponsorships.

Tickets are $20 at any participating home during the tour, or $18 in advance via heritagehills.org.

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OCT 4-6 EDFEST From three dance troupes, a marketplace and guided tours to souvlaki and spanikopita, big fun and exceptional food are waiting at this 35th annual cultural fete. St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 2101 NW 145th, OKC 751.1889, greekfestokc.com OCT 5 FIESTA DE LAS AMERICAS October is Hispanic Heritage Month, making it a perfect time to head down to the south side for live music, food and multicultural magnificence. Don’t miss the parade! Calle dos Cinco, 2512 S Harvey, OKC historiccapitolhill.com OCT 5 CZECH FEST Yukon has a rich Czech heritage; ask anyone clapping along to a polka or sampling one of the tens of thousands of kolaches baked for this special day (come early; they’re often gone by noon).Czech Hall, 205 N Czech Hall, Yukon, 324.8073 czechfestivaloklahoma.com OCT 5 OK CURIOSITY FEST Oklahoma Humanities is looking forward to educating, enlightening and empowering visitors at this all-day assembly of ideas, with presentations on everything from civility in political discourse to the ethics of drones.

OCU School of Law 800 N Harvey OKC 235.0280 okhumanities.org OCT 18 BINGO FOR BABIES B-6! It’s the sixth annual evening of dinner, drinks, dancing and games to help Infant Crisis Services provide crucial aid to local babies in need - participation makes you a winner. OKC Golf & Country Club 7000 NW Grand, OKC, 778.7638 infantcrisis.org OCT 18 CELEBRITY SING United Way of Norman and the Sooner Theatre team up to give guests a knockout show of local talent - pros and amateurs alike - plus dinner and auction treats.

Riverwind Casino 1544 Hwy 9,Norman 329.2025 unitedwaynorman.org OCT 19 STOCKYARDS STAMPEDE A spot as unique as Stockyards City deserves an event this distinctive - a longhorn parade, chuckwagons, blacksmiths, carriage rides and much more. Stockyards City, 1307 S Agnew OKC 235.7267, stockyardscity.org

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OCT 5-JAN 5 TRADITIONAL COWBOY ARTS ASSOCIATION The craftsmanship is beyond exquisite in this showcase of bits, spurs, saddles and other examples that the traditional creative outputs of the Old West are alive and well.

Nat’l Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd, OKC, 478.2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org

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OCT 4 K.C. CLIFFORD Local vocal treasure and three-time Woody Guthrie Award winner Clifford puts on a beautifully moving live show, and she’s alongside folk practitioners Ordinary Elephant. The Blue Door, 2805 McKinley, OKC, 524.0738 bluedoorokc.com OCT 5 THE VOYAGE The OKC Philharmonic is ready to embark on a musical excursion par excellence for this Classics concert Britten, Debussy’s “La Mer,” the suite from Life of Pi by Danna and more.

Anchors aweigh!

OKC Civic Center, 201 N Walker OKC 842.5387, okcphil.org OCT 13 AROD QUARTET Celebrating six decades of hosting uplifting performances, Chamber Music in OK welcomes the distinguished strings of the Paris-based Arod Quartet.

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OCT 25-30 OKC THUNDER A new era begins here and now: the Thunder seek to forge a fresh identity while hosting Washington Oct. 25, Golden State Oct. 27 and Portland Oct. 30.

Chesapeake Arena, 100 W Reno, OKC 602.8700, nba.com/thunder

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OCT 29 He’s legitimately among the very best blues guitarists in the world, and that’s in the studio - JB’s live shows are the musical equivalent of the fire emoji. His Redemption tour might just tear the roof off the ‘Peake.

Chesapeake Arena, 100 W Reno OKC, 602.8700chesapeakearena.com

SPORTS OCT 13 OKC ENERGY FC It’s crunch time for OKC’s soccer squadron, and for their final home game of the regular season they’re looking to avenge an early one-goal loss to the Rio Grande Valley Toros.

Taft Stadium, 2501 N May, OKC 235.5425, energyfc.com

THE TEMPEST OCT 3-26 Conside this a storm warning - Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park is dipping into one of the Bard’s most mesmerizing plays, as love blooms and stubbornness wars with hope for the future.

Shakespeare on the Paseo 2920 Paseo, OKC 235.3700, okshakes.org THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW OCT 9-NOV 2 What is the return of an annual tradition if not “doing the time warp again”? Lyric is ready to get all the way weird in its Halloween treat - brace yourself for adult high jinks. Lyric at the Plaza, 1727 NW 16th, OKC, 524.9310 lyrictheatreokc.com BANDSTAND OCT 25-26 The show is fairly new; its music has already stood the test of decades. A group of veterans readjusting to life after WWII form a band … and maybe a new identity together., OCCC Theatre 7777 S May OKC 682.7579 tickets.occc.edu

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BLOCK 23 The Sheraton’s house restaurant is a casual, contemporary, convenient spot for breakfast, lunch or drinks and snacks on the patio. 1 N Broadway, OKC, 455.6273 BUTTERMILK Get a fresh, hot start to the day at the Paseo’s brick-andmortar version of a beloved OKC food truck, specializing in a wide range of deliciousness served between biscuits.

605 NW 28th, OKC, 605.6660 CAFÉ 501 Stone-oven pizzas, fresh salads and specialty sandwiches on house-made breads. Add welcoming atmosphere and enjoy. 501 S Boulevard, Edmond, 359.1501; 5825 NW Grand, OKC, 844.1501 HEFNER GRILL Upscale fare of steaks and seafood plus a tempting brunch, enhanced by a live piano and a spectacular view overlooking Lake Hefner. 9201 Lake Hefner Pkwy, OKC, 748.6113

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MARY EDDY’S Inside Film Row anchor 21c Museum Hotel, this showplace of a restaurant turns out a stellar menu of expertly tuned flavors and dishes meant to be shared. 900 W Main, OKC, 982.6900

NED’S STARLITE LOUNGE A successful family catering business grew into a lavishly retro-decorated bar serving burgers, chicken-fried steaks and more.

7301 N May, OKC, 242.6100 NIC’S PLACE Justly renowned for his skill at the grill, burger master Justin Nicholas offers dinner and drinks served in outstanding style at this Midtown diner and lounge. 1116 N Robinson, OKC, 601.

9234 THE PRESS Oklahoma-inspired comfort food in a former printing

facility and garage in the Plaza District – the chicken-fried steak comes recommended. 1610 N Gatewood, OKC, 982.1010 SCOTTIE’S DELI Soups, salads and especially sandwiches, all made from scratch and featuring meats that are cured, smoked and cooked in-house.

Start with the pastrami and get ready to fall in love. 427 NW 23rd, OKC, 698.3696 SCRATCH Isn’t that the best place for food to come from? Top-of -the-line ingredients are combined into carefully concocted entrees, sides and wondrous craft cocktails. 132 W Main, Norman, 801.2900; 607 NW 28th, OKC SOCIAL The menu at this gathering spot is packed with American classics – and brunch is served every day of the week.

1933 NW 23rd, OKC, 602.8705

ASIAN CHIGAMA Think of it as Asian-slashMexican; influences of both cuisines are ample in this kitchen’s creative tacos, rice bowls and other wideranging treats. 3000 W Memorial, OKC, 513.5999 GOGI GO Fast-casual Korean barbecue in Midtown; pick your protein and customize the ingredients to a delicious bowl or wrap and get ready to come back again and again. 1325 N Walker, OKC, 778.8524 GUN IZAKAYA It’s not about firearms; think Japanese street food like sizzling yakitori, plus super-fresh seafood, shareable plates and a bar loaded with serious sake. 3000 Paseo, OKC MAGASIN TABLE Midtown’s home for a modern take on Vietnamese cuisine – think pork buns, savory pho and especially the exceptional banh mi sandwiches. 3 NE 8th, OKC, 212.2751 SUSHI NEKO An established OKC favorite combining style with substance (in the form of an especially wideranging and creative sushi menu). 4318 N Western, OKC, 528.8862

BAKERY GANACHE They serve les sandwiches, but this patisserie excels at mouthwatering croissants, macarons, tarts and other baked treats inspired by the owners’ studies in Europe. 13230 Pawnee, OKC, 267.912.5536 LA BAGUETTE Comfortable ambience and exquisite baking make a tres chic destination for brunch and beyond.

1130 Rambling Oaks, Norman, 329.1101; 2100 W Main, Norman, 329.5822 PIE JUNKIE A Plaza District haven for serious pie aficionados. Call ahead to order a whole pie or quiche or walk in and choose from what’s on hand; either way, the flavors are incredible. 1711 NW 16th, OKC, 605.8767

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BAR & PUB FOOD BLU Just south of Main Street, this sleek bar stands out due to quick, courteous service and a menu with gourmet range.

201 S Crawford, Norman, 360.4258 THE MANHATTAN A stylish bar in the heart of downtown, its cocktail menu is packed, and don’t overlook the selections of sandwiches, salads and tasty treats.

210 Park Suite 150, OKC, 605.5300 OAK & ORE A Plaza District port of call, it’s best known for a carefully curated rotating selection of craft beers, although the menu (especially the fried chicken) is amply rewarding. 1732 NW 16th, OKC, 606.2030

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COW CALF-HAY This tempting burger spot offers ample flavor combinations, and the delicious never-frozen patties are mmmmmassive. Don’t forget the onion rings. 3409 Wynn, Edmond, 509.2333; 212 N Harvey, OKC, 601.6180 NEW STATE BURGERS The Plaza needed a burger place, and this little spot fills the bill perfectly thanks to wellexecuted griddle-top burgers and other options, and a robust, excellent cocktail menu. 1705 NW 16th, OKC

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ROCOCO An “East Coast-style” restaurant with a diverse menu of international dishes, all set off by carefully selected wines to create the perfect dinner pairing.

12252 N May, OKC, 212.4577 SIGNATURE GRILL Unassuming locale; magnificent culinary rewards. The expertly considered menu mixes French and Italian flavors to present a few select dishes. 1317 E Danforth, Edmond, 330.4548

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TUCKER’S ONION BURGERS With burgers, one side (fries) and one salad, the menu is easy to remember - and the execution makes the meal unforgettable. Add a shake and enjoy. 4 metro locations, tuckersonionburgers.com

FAIT MAISON This classical French restaurant delivers exceptional cuisine made with exacting care – the name translates to homemade – for exquisite, if pricy, event dining. 152 E 5th, Edmond, 509.2555

ALL ABOUT CHA Universal standards and unusual concoctions (the sweet potato latte is a wonder) in a cheerful atmosphere; the food options are worth investigating, as well. 5 metro locations, allaboutcha.net ELEMENTAL COFFEE Seriously spectacular coffee roasted in-house, augmented with locally sourced salads, breakfast options and other vegetarianfriendly treats. 815 N Hudson, OKC, 633.1703

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THE PRITCHARD WINE BAR Tempted by tempranillo? Musing about muscat? This Plaza District stop is amply stocked with exceptional wines, and sampling the varied dishes is a pleasure in itself. 1749 NW 16th, OKC, 601.4067

CAFÉ CUVEE Located in Midtown’s magnificent Ambassador Hotel, this paean to the flavors of la belle France is a collaboration between star chefs and elite ingredients. 1200 N Walker, OKC, 898.8120

RED CUP Curl up for conversation over great coffee, baked treats, vegetarian breakfast and lunch specials, and live music. It’s highly recommended. 3122 N Classen Blvd, OKC, 525.3430

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PASEO GRILL Quiet and intimate inside, cheerful and comfortable out on the patio, with an award-winning menu inspired by the cuisines of Europe– try the duck salad. 2909 Paseo, OKC, 601.1079

NIC’S GRILL It’s small, it’s cash-only and the lines are often long, but the colossal onion burgers are easily among the metro’s best. Cheese and everything?

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THE METRO A perennial favorite that feels comfortably upscale, the far-reaching menu covers culinary high points from vichyssoise to crème brulée. 6418 N Western, OKC, 840.9463

THE MANTEL Steaks, seafood and other specialties combine with a refined atmosphere and outstanding service for a truly memorable meal, especially if you have a date to impress. 201 E Sheridan, OKC, 236.8040

LA BAGUETTE BISTRO Les Freres Buthion have deep roots in the city’s culinary landscape, and this flagship combines fine dining with a great bakery, deli and butcher on site. 7408 N May, OKC, 840.3047

INDIAN GOPURAM - TASTE OF INDIA A full-service restaurant whose richly appointed interior and attentive staff accord patrons the feel of fine dining, even during the plentifully stocked lunch buffet. 4559 NW 23rd, OKC, 948.7373 TAJ A set of Indian staples and delicacies - the menu has sections for vegetarian, tandoori, South Indian and Indo-Chinese specialties - plus full lunch and dinner buffets. 1500 NW 23rd, OKC, 601.1888

ITALIAN & PIZZA BENVENUTI’S Subtly flavored minestrone to rich, hearty ragouts, the splendid menu keeps the booths full and diners planning return trips; don’t overlook Sunday brunch. 105 W Main, Norman, 310.5271 BELLINI’S Founder Tommy Byrd is back at the helm of the revitalized OKC legend,

where the atmosphere is comfortably cool and the menu remains filled with classics.

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of Cyprus, Spain, Greece and Morocco.

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MONI’S Handmade, New Jersey-style brick oven pizza and authentic pasta recipes from Southern Italy in a casual, comfy ambience (ideal for dates). 17200 N May, Edmond, 285.5991

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OSTERIA Casual and unforgettable, thanks to a knockout menu of Italian inspiration and expertise from chefs Fabio Viviani and Jonathon Stranger.

6430 Avondale, OKC, 254.5058 OTHELLO’S Garlic bread and warm mussels to tiramisu and coffee – all you could want in a romantic Italian café.

434 Buchanan, Norman, 701.4900; 1 S Broadway, Edmond, 330.9045 PIZZERIA GUSTO Neapolitan-style pizza (which uses an extremely hot fire to quickly cook superfine flour crusts) stars alongside Italy-inspired entrees, pastas and appetizers. 2415 N Walker, OKC, 437.4992 SPARROW House-made pasta, locally sourced produce and fresh takes on classic dishes are helping this cozy Italian restaurant near downtown Edmond to soar. 507 S Boulevard, Edmond, 815.3463 STELLA A luscious spate of legitimately Italian tastes for a casual lunch, or romantic dinner, amid stylish scenery.

The weekend brunch offerings are especially superb. 1201 N Walker, OKC, 235.2200 VICTORIA’S A relaxed atmosphere for enjoying superb pasta – the chicken lasagna and linguine with snow crab are especially excellent. 215 E Main, Norman, 329.0377; 3000 SW 104th, OKC, 759.3580 VITO’S RISTORANTE Homestyle Italian cuisine in an intimate setting where the staff and management treat customers like guests in their home. Calling ahead is recommended. 7628 N May, OKC, 848.4867 VOLARE A flavor-filled variety of Neapolitan-style pizzas, produced with haste from a specially imported oven, fill this stylish Campus Corner space boasting a serious rooftop patio. 315 White, Norman, 310.3615 THE WEDGE Wood-fired pies crafted from fresh ingredients (including figs or truffle oil) and made-from-scratch sauces. 230 NE 1st, OKC, 270.0660; 4709 N Western, OKC, 602.3477

MEDITERRANEAN & AFRICAN QUEEN OF SHEBA Practically the definitive example of a hidden treasure, the spicy, vegan-friendly menu of Ethiopian delights awaits the bold.

Bring friends and be prepared to linger.

2308 N MacArthur, OKC, 606.8616 ZORBA’S For well over 20 years, Zorba’s has satisfied appetites and pleased palates with family recipes and flavors

1492 Authentic Mexican cuisine in an elegant atmosphere, combining its caliente flavors with fusion decor to make an ideal spot for a romantic evening. 1207 N Walker, OKC, 236.1492 FRIDA SOUTHWEST Food in bloom; drinks in spirit; a stunningly beautiful space in The Paseo. Southwestern spices set off a menu filled with choice and packed with flavor. 500 Paseo, OKC, 683.7432

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1734 NW 16th, OKC, 900.5608 YUCATAN TACO STAND A Bricktown haven for feisty Latin fusion cuisine plus signature nachos and combos … and a selection of over 75 top-shelf tequilas. 100 E California, OKC, 886.0413

SEAFOOD C’EST SI BON The name is accurate: it is impressively good for lovers of Cajunstyle po-boys and crawfish etouffee, and the award-winning catfish is a must-try.

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CRABTOWN A huge Bricktown warehouse where the Cajun Crab Boil is a favorite, guests are encouraged to “leave the silverware at home and dig in,” and taste is king. 303 E Sheridan, OKC, 232.7227 THE DRAKE The Good Egg Group’s flagship and a standard-bearer for diners who crave excellent seafood, it features the sea’s finest, plus an oyster bar and tempting cocktails. 519 NW 23rd, OKC TRAPPER’S FISHCAMP Zesty, widely varied flavor from the Pearl’s family of restaurants finds a comfortable home in a backwoods fishing lodge atmosphere with a full bar. 4300 W Reno, OKC, 943.9111

STEAKHOUSE MAHOGANY PRIME STEAKHOUSE The ambiance and service are sublime, but fine aged steak broiled to perfection is the star. 3241 W Memorial, OKC, 748.5959; 100 W Main, OKC, 208.8800 MICKEY MANTLE’S This lushly atmospheric social spot in Bricktown serves powerhouse entrées and sides with a full complement of amenities destined to impress. 7 S Mickey Mantle, OKC, 272.0777

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Keepin’ the Dream Alive

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STAYING COZY WITH THE SNOOZE BUTTON

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f all the love-hate relationships in my life, the most relentless is the one I have with that seductress of the morning, the snooze button.

two more – snoozes! If I snooze one more time, maybe my timing will work out so I’ll make all the lights!”

The snooze button knows I love it because it allows me to claim the last 36 minutes of my slumber, which I deeply covet. Hands down, the last half hour is not only the best sleep, but also when I find myself in the most comfortable position I’ve been in all night.

The snooze button knows I hate it because – as part of the alarm – it wants to lull me out of the best sleep, the best pillow position, the most inviting configuration of everything about slumber. During the last 36 minutes, I experience all five stages of grief over my impending loss of sleep.

round #3, I know I’m getting into a non-negotiable time crunch. I’ll silently seethe that I live too far from work. If I lived closer, I wouldn’t feel guilty about getting up later. I’d be getting all the sleep I need. I could go home at lunch. I’d save all the wear and tear on my tires, my car, my sleep-deprived face. I don’t have the strength to deal with anything. It’s all I can do to hit the snooze button one. last. time.

I swear.

1. Denial. When the alarm sounds, it’s

5. Acceptance. The end of snooze sesh #4 is

still dark outside, so I refuse to believe it’s time to get up. Cleverly, I weave its sound into the plot of whatever I’m dreaming.

My sleeping brain says, “Right then, a rat did a riverdance on a xylophone for nine minutes.”

the signal that 36 minutes have gone by at warp speed. I occasionally revert to stage 3 (bargaining) with my fervent plea for five more minutes, but I know it’s no use. I’m now late out the door, my hair’s a haystack, my clothes are wrinkled and every red light is waiting.

2. Anger. The first snooze session, which is supposed to last nine minutes, flies by in what feels like 15 seconds. Alarm #2 is drowned out by my profanity.

3. Bargaining. During snooze session #2, I mentally negotiate. “OK, OK – just let me have one more snooze and while I’m lying here, I’ll figure out what I can wear that won’t need ironing. I’ll wear my hair in a ponytail if I can just have one more – OK,

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4. Depression. As I drift off into snooze

I’ve never sprung out of bed in the morning.

The very idea sounds unnatural, yet my own dad was an early riser who scoffed at a snooze button and whose cheery enthusiasm irked me as much as pouring myself out of bed did.

Every morning, he’d yelp a chipper, “Up and at ’em!” For years, I’d snap back, “WHO IS ADAM?!” Whoever he is, tell him to come back in 10 minutes.

There are a thousand articles (all written by early birds, to be sure) with warnings about the snooze button. As a devout snoozer, I think I bring enough credibility to refute the claims of the so-called “sleep experts.”

1.“The snooze button is not your friend.” Of course it’s your friend. It’s your friend who knows you could use a little more sleep, and that’s a BFF if there ever was one.

Hang onto that friend.

2.“The snooze button messes up your sleep cycle and circadian rhythms.” Noooo, the initial alarm does that.

With surprisingly little practice, your body will start to love snooze cycles (even if your spouse might not).

3.“Instead of hitting the snooze button three times, recharge with a 15-minute midday nap!” This is great advice for a toddler. Who else gets to take a nap midday? Also, four times is the magic number.

4.“If you want to hit the snooze, you’re probably not getting enough sleep at night. (Ya think?) Try moving your bedtime up in 15-minute increments until you can get up with the first alarm.” This would make my bedtime 3 p.m., which would interfere with my day job.

5.“The snooze button will just make you feel groggy.”

It might, but I won’t know for sure for another 36 minutes. .

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