James Vu had just launched his OKC-based Peruvian fusion restaurant La Brasa when his then-business partner – and all but one staff member – walked out. Vu was left with a line cook and himself, and he had a restaurant full of customers.
“I didn’t cook,” says Vu. “I came home that evening, and I didn’t know what to do....
"Don’t be a chicken – eat like a wolf." That’s the motto of the Tulsa-based restaurant Chicken and the Wolf, which offers its diners all things poultry. You may be wondering why the joint discourages diners from being chickens themselves. Well ... their dishes can be hot – so don’t say we didn’t warn you. Heat levels range from...
When Oklahoma City chef Eric Smith opened Pachinko, a high-end Asian restaurant adjacent to his wildly popular The Crown Room on North Western Ave., he didn’t take into account how confusing the name might be to fans of his fare.
You see, Smith also owns Pachinko Parlor, a more casual Japanese establishment located inside local food hall Parlor. Thus, the...
If variety is the spice of life, then the life of spice is in the captivating Caribbean island country of Grenada. Tiny but mighty, it’s the second largest producer of nutmeg behind Indonesia. Mace, cloves, cinnamon and ginger are Grenada’s other major exports. The island is adorned with bushy evergreen trees of cinnamon, where the spice actually comes from...
Forming Healthy Habits
If your list of New Year resolutions includes any health goals, a great place to start is improving your immune system – especially as the cold and flu season lingers on.
“Remaining generally healthy is the best way to boost your immune system,” says Catherine Mims, M.D., an internal medicine-pediatrics physician with OU Health in Oklahoma City. “Having...
There is no shortage of community events this month.
Firstly, for those in need of Independence Day plans, visit Tulsa Freedomfest at River West Festival Park on July 4; LibertyFest in Edmond through the Fourth; Grand Lake for its fireworks extravaganza on July 3; or a bevy of other celebrations statewide. (Trust us –a quick internet search will get you...
A Tulsa tradition since 1976, The Spudder combines juicy steaks and eclectic digs for a more-than-memorable dining experience.
Most foods at Spudder, says owners Steve and Kim Jeffrey, are scratch-made. The family butchers the beef, cuts all their own vegetables and produce, and creates 1,500 bread rolls daily. Kim even makes all the desserts herself. The team prides itself on...
Sports fans can enjoy a bit of everything.
America’s favorite pastime goes strong through the month. You can catch the Tulsa Drillers at home at the ONEOK Stadium June 6-11 and 20-25, and the OKC Dodgers at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark June 1-4, 13-18 and 20-25. Softball fanatics won’t want to miss the Women’s College World Series, taking place June...
Worry not, fellow movie lovers, there’s plenty to see during this blockbuster month.
To start us off, we have Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Starring Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, the role he began in 1996, the film is the first of the planned two-part send-off for the main character. Rounding out the cast is Hayley Atwell, Ving...
There are plenty of ways to appreciate Halloween this month. Partake in the 2,000-year-old tradition with special programming and events that will frighten, fascinate ... or both.
Family Festivities
P Bar Farms’ Haunted Corn MazeOct. 6-28 1002 Old 66 Rd., Hydro
Get ready for a night of excitement and exploration at P Bar Farms’ Haunted Corn Maze in Hydro. Founded in 2001, the...
