fare. For Guatemalan food and Latin favorites, check out Cafe Kacao (3325 N Classen Blvd), offering breakfast, brunch and lunch fare. Sweet Tooth For an after-dinner or anytime treat, grab a whole pie or just a slice at Pie Junkie (1711 NW 16th St) with flavors ranging from bird dog buttermilk and peanut butter chocolate to key lime and apple crumble. Enjoy cupcakes, pies, coffee and other goodies at Cuppies & Joe (727 NW 23rd St), which also offers twice-monthly Saturday story times. Indulge in an ice cream cookie sandwich, sundae or fountain favorite at Roxy’s Ice Cream Social (OKC, Plaza District, Classen Curve, Edmond). Editor’s note: Find our list of metro restaurants offering kids-eat-free and family discounts at www. metrofamilymagazine.com/okc- restaurant-discounts-by-day.
Food Hall Fun Food halls have become all the rage, and they are perfect for families as the variety of options means everyone can get exactly what they want. The Collective (308 NW 10th St) features 11 kitchens and an outdoor dog-friendly patio with views of downtown OKC. Try a poke bowl from Okie Pokie or locally-sourced meats and produce from Local-Homa. Parlor (11 NE 6th St) combines a collection of chefs with three levels of seating, including outdoor patios. Try Korean comfort food from Sura Eats or Nashville-style hot (or not) chicken from Mother Clucker (don’t miss their rotating milkshake flavors with crazy combos). Ethnic Eats Owned by parents wanting to create a family-friendly atmosphere, Nhinja Sushi & Wok (OKC, Edmond, Yukon) provides fast, fun and fresh
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Date Night
OKC BALLET ROMEO & JULIET . DAYOUNG JUNG AND ALVIN TOVSTOGRAY. PHOTO BY SHEVAUN WILLIAMS.
Do: Learn something new at a forensic date night Dine: Olivetto’s Italian Bistro
Do: Fall in love with a classic ballet Dine: Midtown eats
If you are looking for something outside the box, SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology (10301 S Sunnylane Rd) is hosting a Valentine’s Forensic Date Night on Feb. 14. Spend the evening learning about the scientific methods law enforcement, doctors and anthropologists use to discover information. Work as a CSI team to read the features of a replica human skull cast from a real trauma case. Tickets are $30 and the hands-on class starts at 7:30 p.m., which gives you time to cozy up for a meal beforehand at Oliveto’s Italian Bistro (1301 S I-35 Service Rd) in Moore. Enjoy Italian classics like pastas and pizza as well as house specialties like the seared New York strip steak served with gorgonzola butter and a jalapeño risotto.
An annual tradition since 2015, the OKC Ballet brings the stunning production of Robert Mills’ Romeo & Juliet to the Civic Center Music Hall Feb. 14 through 16. Get swept away with this timeless tale of star-crossed lovers told through beautiful scenery, romantic scores performed by the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and the eloquent dancing of OKC Ballet. A quick trip up Walker Ave offers a host of Midtown dining options including Packard’s New American Kitchen and Ludivine Dining Room . Find more February productions at www.metrofamilymagazine.com/make-it-a-date.
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