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Snooty Pig Cafe, Highland Village TX

Snooty Pig Cafe is a name you won’t forget. Delicious food, house-made tortillas and salsa, & fresh-ground coffee will keep you coming back.  The meteorologists in Oklahoma are really good when it comes to tornadoes and high fire danger, because we deal with it every spring and summer like clockwork. However, their winter weather predictions …

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The Pioneer Woman Mercantile, Pawhuska OK

Pawhuska OK is booming again, thanks to The Pioneer Woman Mercantile. Get here early, to visit the General Store, Candy Shop, Bakery, and Restaurant In the opening credits of the Pioneer Woman show on The Food Network, Ree Drummond says she lives on a ranch in the middle of nowhere. I learned that first-hand last week, …

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Grimaldi’s Pizzeria – Highland Village TX

New-York style pizza goes national at Grimaldi’s Coal Brick-Oven Pizzeria. Delicious thin-crust pizza and a large, local beer and wine list await. Last month OSU football played in the Alamo Bowl. Until 3 years ago, I worked during bowl week. I had fun, but it was a work trip, while my friends were there for fun. Now …

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Rosa Mexicano, National Harbor MD

With tableside guacamole, delicious food and fabulous views, you’ll definitely want to visit Rosa Mexicano at National Harbor MD.  Last month I went back to Maryland for Thanksgiving, and stayed for a week. It’s very rare that I get to do that in the fall, but since OSU’s home football season ended early I took advantage …

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Redrock Canyon Grill, Oklahoma City OK

You’ll come for the stunning views of Lake Hefner, but you’ll stay for the delicious food and wonderful atmosphere of Redrock Canyon Grill.  Last month I went back to Maryland for a weekend to visit family and friends. During football season it’s rare to have completely free weekends, so I take full advantage when the opportunity …

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Silver New American Brasserie, Bethesda MD

As the sister restaurant to Silver Diner, Silver New American Brasserie in Bethesda MD keeps some classic diner touches while taking the food upscale. Two weeks ago, Oklahoma State had a bye week, and Maryland had a home football game. Couple that with my birthday, and it was the perfect excuse for a weekend back …

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