As everyone does at the passing of a year, we’ve been considering what 2017 means for us. Last year brought As Told By: OKC more than we could have imagined.

While you might not be sold on kimchi (yet), we can all agree that chicken wings and beer are two of the best things in life. Lucky for those of us who love kimchi AND beer AND wings, Chick-N-Beer opens today at 6 p.m. in Uptown 23rd.

In Part Five of our locals-only shopping guide we’re going to fully admit that our candle has run out of wick and the madness of the holidays has overwhelmed us. So we’re calling it a year.

Friends don’t let friends give bad gifts. Don’t be that person shopping for t-shirts at the On Cue on the way to Christmas Eve Mass. Part Four: The Lumberjack

On Day 3 of our gift-giving guide we’re taking you to The Plaza. Christmas is three weeks (we repeat, THREE WEEKS) away and hopefully you’re getting into the shopping spirit. Awaken your inner free spirit and drift down the Alley Walls to Bison Shop to grab a few perfect gifts. 

Part Three: The Free Spirit