FOOD: Smokin’ Okies
Larry Starns has been in the catering business for two years but smoking meats until they’re tender and delicious has been his passion for more than 35 years. Starns praises his wife, Nancy, for ‘nudging’ him to share his cooking with more than just family and friends. “I used to cook for free for companies…
Read More >At Home with the Henrys
Former Governor Brad Henry knew that life after being in office would involve a shift from the limelight to the private sector with a different career as well as a new home. What he didn’t expect was finding that home before his term ended. “My wife, Kim, began looking at houses in January of 2010…
Read More >Triumph in Adversity
Automobile accidents claim the lives of more than 40,000 Americans annually, according to studies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Many crash victims survive but are left with physical reminders of the tragedy they’ve endured. For Lindsy Neely, injuries that could’ve destroyed her became the blessing she never imagined. Born and raised in Edmond,…
Read More >FOOD: Museum Cafe
Museum Cafe, located on the ground floor of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, is more than a Cafe: It’s an international fine-dining restaurant in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. According to Ahmad Farnia, general manager, they’re cafe in name but not in style. “When we opened in February of 2003, the original decor…
Read More >BUSINESS: Royal Oak Massage
A new “relaxation destination” is calling Edmond home. Royal Oak Massage offers an escape from everyday stressors with its menu of services and soothing atmosphere. Owner Lisa Kennedy knows firsthand how therapeutic a good massage can be. Kennedy graduated from OCU with a finance degree. “I previously worked in financial planning and got a massage…
Read More >BUSINESS: Dr. Kent Smith
Smiles are contagious, show confidence and are rarely refused. One of Dr. M. Kent Smith’s favorite reasons for being a dentist is being able to restore someone’s self-image by restoring their smile. “I enjoy seeing someone gain self-confidence who’s had broken or missing teeth. People say ‘It’d take a miracle to fix my mouth’ but…
Read More >Positive Tomorrows
For many of Oklahoma’s children, the end of summer signifies the beginning of a new school year. Yet, for as many as 6,000 children in Oklahoma, getting an education often takes a backseat to basic needs like food and shelter. According to the 2011 OKC Point-In-Time homelessness count, homeless families with children have become the…
Read More >Food: Zen Asian Dining
Zen Asian Dining, in Edmond, is a rare dining experience presenting a variety of authentic Asian cuisine under one roof. Owner Lesly Tran explained how Zen is distinguishable from the ordinary. “People have different cravings for Asian food and if the husband wants Chinese food but the wife wants Vietnamese, they can come to Zen…
Read More >Business: Stanley Steemer
Delivering the Meaning of Clean What began in 1947 with one man and one truck has become one of the foremost carpet cleaning companies in the country known as Stanley Steemer. The OKC location serves 71 cities and towns across central Oklahoma, including Edmond and Arcadia. Stanley Steemer is known for its outstanding carpet and…
Read More >Business: Kreggers
Setting the Standard in Flooring When Kregger’s Floors & More opened in Edmond, two generations of hard work and expertise came together under one roof. Paul Kregger, along with sons Chris and Sam, wanted to make a greater impact in the industry that’s been a part of their family for generations. “I previously worked for…
Read More >Food: First Watch
Answering the call for a café that only served early breakfast, brunch and lunch, First Watch opened its doors 28 years ago and now has 87 cafés nationwide. In January, First Watch debuted in Oklahoma City under the ownership/management of Ghassan Dabbour. As a restaurant franchisee, Dabbour wanted to spend more time with his family…
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