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NYC Restaurant Eliminates Tips for Servers

Donald Deane — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:25:59 +0000

Have you ever gone to a restaurant and agonized over how much of a tip to leave? Well, an eatery in New York City has decided to save you the trouble by completely eliminating tips and paying staff salary plus benefits instead.

Three of The Most Favorite Things a Man Could Want

Clay Miller — Fri, 31 May 2013 22:30:03 +0000

Lets face it. There are three things that should grab your attention in this picture. 1) bacon, 2) chocolate, 3) gold. Do I have your attention now? A New York Boutique called Baconry is making a name for itself for combining — as its name suggests — bacon and baked goods, but a decadent [...]

You Will Have to Wait a Few More Days to Get Your Pancake Fix.

Clay Miller — Fri, 31 May 2013 19:30:03 +0000

People in Lawton / Ft. Sill that have been wanting their pancake fix will have to wait a few extra days. Chris Pearce , owner of the local IHOP, says there have been a few delays with permits, construction and other complications. This has caused the reopening of IHOP to be pushed to Wednesday, [...]

CANS Food Festival Brings in Thousands of Food to Lawton Food Bank

James "Bubba" Meeks — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 18:09:11 +0000

The Holidays are over and so is our holiday food drive at Country Mart. On Dec. 14, we started our first CANS Food Festival where those that shopped at Country Mart could donate canned goods to go to the Lawton Food Bank. The Lawton Food Bank was established in 1985 with the words “Helping Promote [...]

5 Restaurants With the Best Discounts for Kids and Seniors in Lawton

Jeri Anderson — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:40:51 +0000

Whether you are a young family just starting out, and have a limited dining budget, or you have retired and are on a fixed income, discounts from restaurants are much appreciated. My family has both young children (my grand babies), and Senior Citizens (my Mom), and we eat out regularly on Sundays. I wanted to find local restaurants that could offer savings to families just like us.

The Oldest Restaurant in Lawton – Bianco's – is Closing Down This Week

James "Bubba" Meeks — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:05:52 +0000

After delivering 60 years of Italian cuisine to the Lawton community Bianco’s Italian Restaurant is closing at the end of the week and if you want to get your hands on their famous garlic salad dressing then you better hurry and make that call. People have been pouring in all over to eat at this [...]

Shotgun Steve Kelly Recalls His Seven Pound Burger Challenge [PHOTOS]

Steve Kelly — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:21:06 +0000

As I was at work my friend Craig who is a radio DJ in Wichita, Kansas posted a few pictures to my Facebook page from our St. Jude trip to Memphis in February of 2009 . These pictures were a definite blast from the past, a 7 pound blast from the past to be specific.

Trisha Yearwood's 'Southern Kitchen' Gets the Green Light for Renewal

Megan Pacella — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:30:51 +0000

This year, Trisha Yearwood has managed to add another job title to her resume: Cooking show host. The country music star showed off her kitchen skills on the Food Network this spring in a six-episode series called ‘Trisha Yearwood’s Southern Kitchen.’ The first season of the show was just a test run, but as it turns out, cooking fans love the ‘She’s in Love With the Boy’ hitmaker just as much as country music fans — the show has been renewed for a second season.

Where Is the Best Barbecue in America?

Mike Adams — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 15:59:52 +0000

As the days start to get a little longer, not to mention hotter, there is no doubt that summertime is just around the corner. It is an exciting and special time of year, one that is best shared with lots of family and friends while being complimented with a lot of great food. With respect [...]

Try These Ridiculously Delicious Foods at the 2012 Arts For All Downtown Lawton [PHOTOS]

Sasha Spielman — Sat, 12 May 2012 18:43:09 +0000

The 2012 Arts for All Festival is going on Saturday and Sunday, May 12th and 13th in downtown Lawton. The festival is one of the largest events in our community where Lawtonian can enjoy to go out buy beautiful art, enjoy live music, and try delicious food. Check out some of the yummy treats we found at this year’s Arts for All.

Shotgun Steve Kelly Reviews The Nacho Cheese Doritos Taco!

Steve Kelly — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:22:29 +0000

Last week I was told that I would be doing a live broadcast from Taco Bell to help promote the new Doritos Locos Tacos, so needless to say that when today arrived I couldn't wait to get out to Taco Bell and try this epic combination of Doritos Nacho Cheese and Taco Bell goodness blended together.

Committed to 'Healthy and Well in 2012′

Nancy Mace — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:00:29 +0000

At the beginning of 2012 I made a commitment to embark on a journey to live a healthier life. Throughout the years I have tried dieting and working out, but always seemed to fail. I lose a few pounds just to gain them back (and more) in a short period of time. You know what I mean, right?

Groundhog Day Breakfast from Jaks Cafe

Clay Miller — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:03:08 +0000

It is Groundhog Day and we’ve already heard that the World famous Groundhog – Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow. That means 6 more weeks of winter. That just gives us more time to go and enjoy the breakfast or lunch at Jaks Cafe at 2106 NW Fort Sill Boulevard. Open for business. Enjoy this great [...]

Why We Eat What We Eat – Stories Behind Traditional Thanksgiving Foods

Shauna Wright — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:24:56 +0000

If you're like most Americans, your Thanksgiving dinner table will include at least a few basic items — turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and the like. But have you ever thought about why we eat those foods on Thanksgiving? Or, for that matter, why turkey is called “turkey”?

In order to answer these hard-hitting questions and maybe even give you some interesting small-talk for the table, here are the stories behind the traditional Thanksgiving foods.

The Many Traditions of Oktoberfest – Beer and More [VIDEO]

Clay Miller — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 16:00:38 +0000

So you think you know Oktoberfest? Well there are many versions here in the United States, but you have to go to the Old World to find out the real story. The Oktoberfest tradition started in 1810 to celebrate the October 12th marriage of Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig to the Saxon-Hildburghausen Princess Therese. The citizens [...]

Gerber Taps 'Charlie Bit My Finger' Stars to Promote Finger Foods [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:12:38 +0000

‘Charlie Bit My Finger,’ the little-home-video-that-could, has racked up more than 366 million views on YouTube since going viral in 2007. Four years later, the clip has been purchased by baby food giant Gerber to help promote the company’s new line of finger foods (how appropriate!).

Independence Day Will Be Hot and Miserable – Food and Drinks To Cool Us Off

Clay Miller — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:00:03 +0000

This Independence Day promises to be one of the hottest in recent memory. Records will be met and set if not shattered. So how do you cool off in this heat? Food and drink are a sure fire (no pun intended) way to cool off and beat the heat. So what to eat and drink [...]

Today Is National Doughnut Day

Steve Kelly — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:01:06 +0000

Whether you like glazed, Boston cream, jelly-filled or powdered, today is a great day to be an American. That’s right – it’s National Doughnut Day. The holiday, which is held on the first Friday of June each year, got its start in 1938 as part of an effort by the Salvation Army to pay tribute [...]

This Dip Loves This Dip

Steve Kelly — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:01:57 +0000

Yesterday was National Chip And Dip Day, so here at the radio station we had a big chip and dip party during the lunch hour. But there was one dip I kept eating well into the late afternoon! Here at the radio station we like to celebrate just about everything especially when it involves food [...]