From once-in-a-century Route 66 celebrations to athletic championships and long-awaited infrastructure upgrades, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for the Sooner State. We explore the biggest events, new developments and everyday experiences that will help keep the post-holiday slump at bay.
Community Events Galore
This year marks the centennial for U.S. Route 66, which will bring new experiences...
From cinematic photography to a focus on A+ entertainment, weddings in 2026 are all about creating unforgettable moments while staying mindful of costs. Couples are investing in what matters most: guest experiences, strong fashion statements and meaningful details, while trimming unnecessary extras. Our guide also includes tips for handling Oklahoma’s unpredictable weather, curbing post-wedding blues and learning proper etiquette...
Kerry, Ireland
The wind-swept tip of the rugged southwestern coast of Ireland has long been a haunt of the wealthy. Now, many of the stately Victorian-era mansions are fine hotels, ripe for honeymooning.
Our home base is Tralee, Kerry County’s largest town (pop. 26,000) and Barrow House bed and breakfast, a 300-year-old Georgian manor built right on Barrow Harbor. Grab the...
Chef Cynthia Beavers has the poise, grace and celebrity following to be famous herself. After all, Amber Valletta has been a regular at her restaurants since 2009, Leonardo DiCaprio ate at her Brookside location eight times – yes, she kept count, wouldn’t you? – and Luke Wilson, Air Supply and Depeche Mode have all dropped by. Celebrity chef Sean...
Takaramono
Japanese gastronomy is the name of the game at Takaramono in OKC, a modern Izakaya restaurant with distinctly Japanese roots.
Start with miso soup; the Takaramono salad with seaweed, cucumber, ginger and white fish; or the crunchy rice tuna with avocado. Then, venture to the sushi and sashimi sections, with rolls including tuna, salmon, beef, flounder, shrimp or squid.
For those...
Executive chef Josh Moore’s kitchen origin story reaches back a few years. The youngest of four children, he grew up cooking for his family, and he loved it. But he never considered making food prep his career until he reached his late 20s. That’s when he suffered a devastating and transformative medical event that forced him to pause and...
District Burger
Carnivores will certainly be flocking to District Burger, with two locations in Jenks and Broken Arrow.
If you couldn’t glean it from the name, the burgers are the star of the menu at District. Try the iconic Oklahoma onion burger: two smash patties with onions, American cheese and housemade burger sauce, or the Wagyu: an 8 oz. patty with...
