OUDaily.com | Ashley Berntgen

December 11, 2009 | 0 comments

We are a society fond of immortalizing those who have accomplished great things throughout history by giving them important titles: Adam Smith is the father of Economics, Geoffrey Chaucer is the father of English Literature and the list goes on and on. READ MORE

Students perform for a cause

December 9, 2009 | 0 comments

Free performance raises donations for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis READ MORE

Drink of the Week: Hibernation Ale

December 4, 2009 | 0 comments

Beer is like shoes: there’s a different style to go with every season. READ MORE

Chipotle brings fresh, fast food to Norman

December 2, 2009 | 0 comments

When Chipotle founder Steve Ells founded Chipotle Mexican Grill in 1993, he had a vision, not of serving fast food, but of serving good food fast. READ MORE

Mustang Brewing Co. introduce second beer

November 23, 2009 | 0 comments

Bottled brews of Mustang Amber Lager ready to please local taste buds READ MORE

No More Heroes to release first studio album in Norman

November 20, 2009 | 1 comment

No More Heroes will perform and release its new album, “Surrounded by the Broken” at 9 tonight at Coach’s Brewhouse, 110 W. Main St. READ MORE

Film expert to share insight in OU documentary class and workshop

November 17, 2009 | 0 comments

Students will have a chance to hear from an accomplished filmmaker as Barry Braverman visits Gaylord Hall today. READ MORE

Drink of the Week: Guinness beer

November 13, 2009 | 1 comment

Of all the alcoholic beverages out there, it seems like Guinness is one of the most divisive. You either love it or you hate it, and there’s no in-between. READ MORE

Former boy band member to release free solo album

November 11, 2009 | 0 comments

Former 98 Degrees member re-enters the music scene READ MORE

OU gallery talk opens conversation about photography

November 10, 2009 | 0 comments

Former OU art professor Carol Beesley gave a gallery talk yesterday about a selection of photographs from her personal collection. READ MORE

Drink of the Week: The Cosmopolitan

November 6, 2009 | 0 comments

The Cosmopolitan has quickly become a contemporary classic, a kind of modern- day gin martini. READ MORE

Local coffee shop provides unique food, atmosphere

November 5, 2009 | 2 comments

Stepping into Michaelangelo’s Coffee and Wine Bar in downtown Norman is a real departure from stepping into your neighborhood Starbucks. READ MORE

Arts alliance serves up chili in custom bowls

November 3, 2009 | 0 comments

Handmade ceramic bowls will be spinning into Lightwell Gallery Wednesday for the second annual Arts Alliance Chili Bowl. READ MORE

Drink of the Week: Dales's Pale Ale

October 30, 2009 | 0 comments

When beer connoisseurs of the world consider the form in which their beer is served, there is usually a hierarchy of preference involved. READ MORE

Drink of the Week: Irish Coffee

October 23, 2009 | 0 comments

Mother nature has been cruel to us so far this autumn. One day it’s a sunny 75 degrees, the next it’s cloudy and grey in the low 50s. Needless to say, I’m having a hard time adjusting. READ MORE

U2, Black Eyed Peas rock Oklahoma Memorial Stadium

October 19, 2009 | 0 comments

The OU campus was engulfed in sound Sunday as rock band U2 and pop group Black Eyed Peas played to a large crowd at the Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. READ MORE

Drink of the Week: Fall beers

October 9, 2009 | 0 comments

I love to travel. New surroundings, new places, different people. It’s all great. One of the things I love most about traveling is trying food and drinks that are unique to a particular locale. READ MORE

Contemporary exhibit comes to Main Street

October 8, 2009 | 0 comments

Art fans can see three artists at one exhibit as Mainsite Contemporary Art welcomes its newest gallery this week. READ MORE

Oklahoma rockers come home

October 1, 2009 | 0 comments

Oklahomans can rock out with Kings of Leon Saturday when the band performs at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City. READ MORE

Locally formed band takes stage weekly

September 30, 2009 | 0 comments

Chuck Allen Floyd and the Liars Club plays at Libby’s Café, 10 minutes south of Norman, on Thursday nights READ MORE

Drink of the Week: Gin bucket

September 25, 2009 | 1 comment

When I think of gin, certain stereotypical scenarios come to mind. READ MORE

Annual State Fair provides unique entertainment, cuisine

September 22, 2009 | 0 comments

Every September, hordes of Oklahomans make a pilgrimage to Oklahoma City for an event that only comes around once a year: The State Fair. READ MORE

Drink of the Week: Bloody Mary

September 18, 2009 | 5 comments

The Daily’s Ashley Berntgen chooses a unique Bloody Mary blend for this week’s drink of the week. READ MORE

Drink of the Week: Sweet tea vodka

September 11, 2009 | 0 comments

I think I’ve mixed vodka with every juice and soft drink in existence. Gatorade, energy drinks, orange juice, cranberry juice, tonic water – I’ve tried them all. READ MORE

Restaurants extend hours to provide more late-night options

September 10, 2009 | 1 comment

Louie’s, O’Connell’s, Seven47, Logan’s. Odds are any given Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night a pretty decent crowd can be found at any of these bars. READ MORE

Articles by Ashley Berntgen