Local Flavors

Tiny Bubbles Nestled in the Shoppes at Northpark in OKC, Tiny Bubbles is a hidden gem destination for wine, craft cocktails, pizza, shared plates and brunch goodies. Let’s start with the restaurant’s namesake, shall we? Bubbles! There’s prosecco on tap, alongside a wide range of champagnes and sparkling wines. Browse among nearly 20 whites, plus rosés, oranges and reds. Signature cocktails...
You’ll find a sporting event that suits your fancy every weekend this month. In Tulsa, basketball is a must. See the University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane play at home – the Reynolds Center – on Feb. 1, 15, 19 and 26 for women and Feb. 2, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19 and 22 for men. Other team sports include the...

The Food Scene

Tulsa Cheever’s Everybody loves Cheever’s. Its pleasant dining room screams elegance and fine dining, and so does the food. But it’s a comfortable place to be, and that, plus the warm welcome, will delight diners. The food, though refined and beautifully plated, will appeal to those who delight in comfort food. After all, their most famous entree is chicken-fried steak –...
Confused about cryptocurrency? Baffled by Bitcoin? Dumbfounded by Dogecoin? Join the crowd. Digital currency is an interesting, inventive and perplexing field. As a currency, crypto is still in its infancy; the technology was only created in 2008 and began circulating in 2009. Awareness has grown about the uses and potential of cryptocurrency but, with that, concerns also have arisen about...

Flour Power

For some, baking is a family tradition, while others get into it for the creativity and to fill a niche in the community. Katia Anaya Braga’s family has a long history in the bakery business, dating back to Mexico in 1912. Their company, Pancho Anaya Bakery, expanded to Tulsa about 25 years ago.  “We were welcomed in Tulsa from the...
The July heat is in full effect. I’ve got a good set of films you can catch – with wonderfully cool AC blowing the entire time – so hopefully something catches your eye.  First up, an action comedy titled Heads of State. Starring John Cena of WWE fame as the President of the United States and Idris Elba (Luther) as...
April showers bring May flowers – and films? I don’t know, middle-of-the-year intros become so difficult. But we’ve got some good movies to explore let’s month – let’s go!  Starting out the month in super fashion, get ready for The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Based on the Mario franchise of video games from Nintendo, the computer-animated film sees several mainstays,...
If you’ve got an affinity for birds, beers or perhaps both, the upcoming Wild Brew event is a match made in heaven. The event, helmed by the George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center, is a one-of-a-kind affair that combines top-notch food from the Tulsa area with first rate local beers, wines and spirits. On top of that, there is...
August melds together a variety of sporting events for just about any interest. In Tulsa, the FC continues its soccer matches at ONEOK Field on Aug. 4, 18 and 23. Stick around the venue for the Tulsa Drillers as they take on later-season foes; games are Aug. 8-13 and 29-31. Fans of mixed martial arts and kickboxing won’t want to...

A Plan for Success

Ever since the Land Run of 1889, territory has been an essential part of the identity and history of Oklahomans. Immortalized in our state song, “Oklahoma!” by Rodgers and Hammerstein, the words “we know we belong to the land / and the land we belong to is grand,” seem to typify the importance of our beloved red dirt. In...