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MUSKOGEEFive Trives Storytelling FestivalFriday, September 25 and Saturday, September 267 am to 5 pmBacone College Chapel/Wacoche/Cafeteriaconducted by the Five Tribes Museum of Muskogee and supported by the Center for American Indians.Contact Pete G. Coser: 918-360-6471

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and I can attest that this was a really good onion soup. The menu included pasta dishes with chicken and shrimp and Embers’ signature hand cut steaks. There was a Filet Alaskan, topped with King Crab and Choron Sauce, a Filet Bearnaise, and a regular Filet. The steaks all come in five and ten ounce portions, ranging in price from $15.95 to $29.95. Add approximately $10.00 for a six ounce lobster tail. There’s also a ribeye and strip, and on Saturday evenings prime rib. We had the large filet bearrnaise and it was melt-in-your-mouth, with just the right flame. The feature for the hungry man or woman was the Sunday Evening “Home Cooking” entree. For just $14.95, we were treated to chicken fried steak, catfish, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, and biscuits and gravy. Some of the meal is served family style, and is available every Wednesday night (German) and Thursday night (Italian). Children can order this entrée and pay only $6.95. Other specials offered by Embers include Wednesday and Thursday 10 oz. ribeye steak specials for $19.95, and regular Chef specials which are mostly prime rib based- our group enjoyed the prime rib melt- a prime rib sandwich served with carmelized onions and melted swiss cheese. There’s also a prime rib quesadilla and a prime rib baker. Not to be forgotten is a generous boneless pork chop marinated in a special bourbon sauce, and for fish lovers grilled or cedar plank salmon, a catch of the day, King Crab legs and fried shrimp and catfish. Side dishes at Embers are plentiful and many of the entrees come with sides. We especially enjoyed the fresh Embers green beans and risotto rice. There’s also a vegetable bake, sautéed mushrooms and three kinds of potato. The sides were large enough for two and were all very well received. The dessert menu changes often, but on our visit it included chocolate, berry and cheesecake themes. Our evening ended with a very affordable check. Embers is open 5-10 pm Wednesday-Sunday. The restaurant allows its customers to purchase meals with Player’s Club Points. Let’s Eat!

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