The lush green landscape of Ireland is more than 4,000 miles from Oklahoma, but, to members of the Irish American Club of Tulsa, it’s right outside their doors. The club, founded in 1977, celebrates everything about Ireland, like food, drink, music and games, and even more so around St. Patrick’s Day. “The main thing we try to do is pass along...

A Pearl of an Oyster Bar

It’s not just fresh seafood that continues to draw discerning diners to Pearl’s Oyster Bar in OKC. Offering an alluring fusion of Creole, Southwest, Asian and Mediterranean influences in a sleek and contemporary space, Pearl’s is also known for perfect margaritas on the patio during its tempting happy hour. Many choose to start or make a meal of house-made...

Aurora Lights It Up

Local ingredients and from-scratch selections – with an emphasis on nutrition and flavor – can be found at Aurora, a hip OKC café. This is a new go-to spot for specialty libations, a craft coffee bar and house-made pastries. Find a cozy spot to perch in the breakfast bar or enjoy backyard dining. Among savory breakfast choices is the pulled-pork...
A chef needs a few key elements to succeed: creative flair; experience and understanding of how a kitchen should run; and a good mind when it comes to business and profitability. A chef must also be a leader, mentor and teacher to those who seek guidance. Michael Paske of the Hamilton Supperette and Lounge in north Oklahoma City combines all...

A ZamZam-ing New Start

A year ago, fire broke out at ZamZam Mediterranean Grill in Warr Acres. In December, the restaurant reopened – bigger and better than ever – to the delight of many a faithful follower who loves the joint’s exceptional Mediterranean treats. Savory grilled chicken and beef and vegetable kabobs, served with traditional, fragrant rice, are crowd favorites. Diners also enjoy savory...
The origin story for the off-shoot of Amelia’s Wood Fired Cuisine is varied … but there is a common denominator: Paris. Find owner Amelia Eesley – perhaps sitting on one of those curved Art Nouveau barstools or a leather banquette or a vaguely Art Deco rattan chair in the dining area – and she says the need for a market...

Tropical Twist

1: Greca bangle bracelets, Versace. 2: Eyelash ribbon tweed mini purse, Oscar de la Renta. 3: Gold chain link cuff, Alexis Bittar. 4: Yellow leather top handle tote, Gucci. 5: Hao Mule flat suede and leather sandal, Louboutin. 6: Antheia leaf sandals, Versace. 7: Gold long chain link post earrings, Alexis Bittar. 8: Matte hot pink lipstick, Gucci. 9:...

Scene March 2020

In one sense, Vinita embodies enchantment and make-believe, especially with get-away destinations nearby at Grand Lake. However, the Craig County seat is also a common-sense, down-home place. Vinita embraces both – illustrated by a Depression-era cafe with an international following and two Renaissance festivals that take visitors back to 1540s Scotland. Grant “Sweet Tator” Clanton opened the first Clanton’s Cafe in...

Preventive Maintenance

Like a motor vehicle, train or an airplane, your body must undergo preparation and maintenance before any fitness journey begins, be it a simple, twice-a-week gym routine or grueling, long-term training for a marathon. Proper warmups, hydration and nutrition are all part of any pre-workout plan. “I like to compare it to a car,” says John Jackson, a trainer at Tulsa’s...