Donut forget the sweet treats

Whether your donut of choice might be a chocolate long john, simple glazed, powdered sugar (or Boston Creme!), apple fritters or maple long john, Norman's ample array of donut shops will make you a hero when entering a staff meeting or house full of children with a box full of sweet pastries…

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Love live music in Norman? Good!

You do not have to wait for April and Norman Music Festival to hear live music, there are plenty of options every night in Norman. These seven are mainstays in the music scene. In the Walker Arts District, there are five within two blocks of each other. Opolis celebrated its 15th anniversary in the…

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Seven places for a bowl of soup in Norman

Colder days may translate to desires for warmer meals: Here are seven Norman go-to eateries for hot soups that might hit the spot. Midway Deli. Midway Deli serves a variety of soups each day; favorites include the green chile stew soup, the Filipino adobo and the hearty bean soup. Midway's…

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Five date-night dinner locales in Norman

Valentine's Day is a little more than a month away and places to take your sweetheart should not be difficult mystery to solve. These five Norman restaurants are also terrific picks for celebrating a birthday, anniversary, job promotion or other special occasion throughout the year. In Downtown…

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Top things to do while in Norman, Okla.

Coming to Norman for a Sooner game? Visiting family? Attending a wedding? Business conference? A weekend getaway? Maybe even a summer camp? Here's a list of Things to Do in Norman, Okla. for anyone making a visit. 1. Museums The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art contains the largest collection of…

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Seven sandwich places to sample in Norman

As the shortest month of the year, February is sandwiched between January and March which has us thinking about some of Norman's best places to eat one. Bison Witches has been serving a wide variety of 'wiches since the late 90s in Downtown Norman. Special shout outs to the Green Turkey, Hawaiian…

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Six places to warm up with coffee in Norman

Cradling a hot cup of coffee (or cappuccino or latte) on a cold morning is a special treat. Whether it is an early morning business meeting or a pick-me-up at a cold weekend soccer match or just a catch-up klatch with an old friend, indulge at one of Norman's coffee stops. Although there are…

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Five Norman Spring outdoor options

As Normanites are taking precautions and heeding advice to remain socially distant, getting outdoors may become priority for many of us. Five spots to try: Lake Thunderbird. With plenty of trails for walking, hiking and/or biking, the state park is located within Norman's city limits. George Sutton…

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More Norman patios for outdoor dining

In the past few months, more Norman restaurants have added outdoor seating and patios for diners who are wanting to eat (and/or drink) in the open air. Midway Deli, 601 W. Eufaula St., added a side patio in earlier in the summer for diners wanting some of their signature sandwiches. Victoria's Pasta…

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New to Norman for the 2022 Oklahoma Sooner football season

A lot has changed in Norman since the Sooners last played on Owen Field. Like a lot. As we usher in a new era, there are also a dozen new places to try this season that have opened since the Schooner last ran on the field, especially in the University North Park area for those staying in a hotel on…

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