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    Café Evoke Catering's mission is more than coffee; it is a passionate interaction with the local and global communities. We use Fair Trade Certified products whenever we can. When Café Evoke Catering is at your event, rest assured your coffee, tea, and espresso is Fair Trade Certified.

    When you hire one of our Baristas, you are getting a trained professional who is passionate about coffee from the bean to the cup. We strive to give each and every one of our clients the personal attention that is deserved.

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    Thank you for choosing a Fair Trade coffee catering company. We look forward to a long friendship.

    ..be bold (Oh, and tell your friends!)

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    Tuesday, August 12, 2008

    Now We Know - OKC's Best

    The results are in! While I do not think these actually go to press or the web until tomorrow, they are available online today so I heard from a MySpace message. I was curious so I clicked to check it out. I will let you read through the list from their site or in the paper but here are a few that stuck out to me and got me excited this morning.

    1. Best Visual Artist - Greg Burns!

    I have had the chance to meet Greg on several occasions and he is fantastic. My parents have the privilege of having several of his pieces on their home in Edmond and also Crested Butte, CO. If you have not had a chance to take a look at his stuff, take a minute to visit him on the web and get to one of his shows. His story is great, his work is great and you will be happy you did.

    2. Best Local Live Music Venue - The UCO Jazz Lab!

    The UCO Jazz Lab is a place I have fallen for. It is great! I have written about it before on this blog as I attend as many concerts put on by my friends of Tres Amigos. The next big production at the Lab is:

    STEVE TYRELL
    Two Shows - 7PM and 10PM
    Tickets $50, Call 340-8552

    I have heard that there are still a few tickets available so get one if you will be in town. It is worth every penny!

    3.Best Thing We Need in OKC - Whole Foods Market

    I agree. I mean, I would be happy with any decent grocery. My wife and I are amazed at how bad the grocery stores are in Oklahoma City. They are awful! I can only hope that some of the plans I have heard are in the works will actually happen. We need it!

    Now, there are a few of the results that amaze me. I understand that it is what people vote for that win but, seriously?

    The main one that gets me is:

    1. Best Coffee Shop - Java Dave's! Seriously??

    While I understand that quality coffee is new in Oklahoma City, there are at least 3 places I would put in front of Java Dave's. Are we voting on best "coffee" or best "smoothies, food, and other beverages?" For those that base your thoughts on Oklahoma on the results of this vote, please don't for coffee. Try Coco Flow or Coffee Slingers first. You will be happy you did.

    2. Best Appetizers - Hideaway Pizza

    Yeah, I guess the frozen cheese sticks are pretty good. I am amazed that this was even on the list!! You are right, I have no idea if these are frozen or not but they sure taste frozen. Don't even get me started - I can rattle off many better ones that you would also agree with.

    3. Best Local Musician or Band - Carrie Underwood

    Ok, I guess she is still local - I am not sure if that really counts. Was Garth Brooks runner up with Toby Keith taking third?

    So, the list is out for what it is worth. While I hope that you see Evoke on there at some point, you sorta have to take this list for what it is. Enjoy it!

    ...Java Dave's?


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    Comments on "Now We Know - OKC's Best"

     

    Anonymous Blair said ... (8/13/2008 08:38:00 PM) : 

    Flaming Lips didn't win best band? Seriously? Maybe they are also to big to be considered, but they do have an alley named after them and they are definitely local.

    Anyway, you are spot on about coffee. People just vote for names they know, not what is actually best. It is more a popularity contest because people can't vote for places they have never been. I will add to your list of better coffee joints...(1) Jason's kitchen and (2) The Red Cup.

    By the way, if you haven't seen the hometown tour with Wayne Coyne yet, you need to check it out. He is all up in and around your part of the city (what I still consider my part of the city too).

    -b

     

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