When he was a child growing up in Iran, Al Hashemi used to revel in the camaraderie and tasty food served every Friday night, when his extended family would gather for a joyous dinner. He never dreamed that his future life would revolve around creating festive meals in a distant land. That wasn’t the plan, after all. He was...
The Goose
Smack dab in the middle of OKC’s Midtown district, The Goose serves up sandwiches – lovingly dubbed ‘sandies’ – galore, along with salads, burgers, soups, cocktails and beer.
No matter what you’re craving, The Goose has a ‘sandie’ for you. Cold options include the restaurant’s namesake, with capicola, mortadella, salami, pepperoni, Asiago, lemon-tossed arugula and red wine vinaigrette, as...
Chef James Fox kickstarted his culinary career for a relatable reason: He was hungry.
“I started taking culinary classes to eat because I was always starving,” says Fox, who was a football player in high school. “I got an appreciation early on for eating good food by cooking for my fellow players and things like that. When it came time...
The Crain
Known as a place where great food, friendly faces and a laid-back vibe come together, the Crain in OKC is a recently opened, no-fuss, tasty American cuisine joint where every diner will find something they like.
Start with a ‘sliced plate,’ replete with meats, cheeses and other snacks. You can also opt for wings, prime rib sliders or chips...
There’s something for everyone this month when it comes to community events.
In Tulsa, Expo Square hosts the Akdar Shrine Circus on March 1-2; the Greater Tulsa Home and Garden Show on March 7-9; the FIRST Robotics Green Country Regional competition on March 20-22; and the Jurassic Quest dinosaur event March 28-30. Other Tulsa goodies include the Tulsa Irish Festival,...
Sports options are varied and dynamic in March.
At the BOK Center, you can catch the Tulsa Oilers hockey team play throughout the month. Stick around the venue for the Big XII Wrestling Championships, running March 8-9, as well as the Harlem Globetrotters on March 23. Enjoy the end of college basketball regular season play with the TU Golden Hurricane...
As we collectively thaw out from winter hibernation, performing arts companies await with showcases galore.
In Tulsa, you can catch the tail end of Tulsa Ballet’s Alice in Wonderland through March 2 at the PAC. Stick around the venue for Dear Evan Hansen, courtesy of Celebrity Attractions, on March 4-5. (If you miss it in Tulsa, the show also comes...
March has arrived, and it brings a wild selection of new films to enjoy. All kinds of genres are present this month, so hopefully something catches your eye and convinces you to venture out on movie night.
First up, a bizarre sci-fi black comedy titled Mickey 17. Based on the 2022 book of the same name, the story follows Mickey...
Executive Director of the Oklahoma Beef Council (OBC), Heather Buckmaster grew up on a wheat and cattle farm in Hydro, Oklahoma. After receiving her degree in Agricultural Economics at Oklahoma State University, she spent two years as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Gambia, West Africa, working as an agriculture extension agent. She then returned to OSU for her...
Although flowers and chocolates may be the hallmarks of Valentine’s Day, there’s no greater expression of love than an act of service. Donating your time can make a difference in the community – and motivate others to do the same.
If you’re looking for a place to start, organizations across the state are making Valentine’s Day special for the people...
