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The Press

The Press
Located in the heart of OKC’s Plaza District, the Press offers reimagined classics with an atmosphere that’s anything but forgettable. With an extensive menu, including gluten free and vegan options, the Press fits the bill for delicious American food, made right. The main menu features classic bar appetizers like nachos and larger-than-life mozzarella sticks, while also including Okie favorites like...

Great Companies to Work For

Today, in an oversaturated market, it takes a lot for a business to stand out from its competitors. Sure, you’ve got flexible PTO packages and ample snacks in the break room – but for many, that just doesn’t cut it. Truly great companies are taking a holistic approach to business. Alongside embodying their mission statements in day-to-day operations, they cultivate...

Comfort with a Twist

Located in OKC’s historic Paseo District is the Paseo Grill, where restaurant owners Lesley Rawlinson and Joe Jungmann consistently present a winning flavor profile of classic American cuisine with international flair.  “The core menu has remained,” says Rawlinson. “Our opening chef gave a great foundation.” That chef was Melody Walker Franczek, who trained in French and Lebanese cuisine. @media screen and...
Around Town Last month, we highlighted some outdoor film screenings to attend. The weather is a little cooler this month, but it’s still not time to give up seeing films under the stars, especially in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, which feature favorites for the whole family. OKC’s Deep Deuce Grill hosts its Director’s Cut event at 8 p.m. Sept. 6 with...

Back in the Saddle

While some people think seeing Oklahoma by motor vehicle is the way to go, others would argue the proper way to do it is by horseback. Jeanne Keffer Remer, director of the trail program at Honey Lee Ranch Trail Rides in Jones, thinks fall is a great time to get back in the saddle again ... or discover horseback riding...
The impact of an arrest, criminal charge, eviction or family court litigation can devastate someone psychologically and financially. Add to those stressors the reality of being a single mother in poverty, perhaps with a mental illness, and the barriers to recovery may feel insurmountable. This situation is common in Oklahoma, which has the highest female incarceration rate in the country;...
In a world saturated by video games, anime, comic books, and popular TV shows and films, cosplaying is a popular way to show enthusiasm and form a community of like-minded individuals. The term ‘cosplay,’ short for costume play, was coined sometime in the mid-1980s, but the activity has been around long before that.  “Cosplaying is a hobby and artistic expression...

A Bird of Resilience

The woodpecker is rich with symbolism for the Chickasaw Nation and a variety of other Native American tribes. When Ada artist Lokosh (Joshua D. Hinson, Ph.D.) paints and carves likenesses of the ivory-billed woodpecker, which is critically endangered or possibly extinct, he does so with a hope that the bird “still exists in the deep Louisiana swamps.” In September 2021,...

New Atlas Grill

A casual experience in downtown Tulsa for breakfast or lunch weekdays, New Atlas Grill, in the historic Atlas Life Building, also offers Saturday and Sunday brunch replete with omelets and “morning potatoes” topped with fried onions and jalapeños. Breakfast items include the chorizo burrito with eggs, pepperjack cheese and potatoes wrapped in a tortilla served with salsa verde. Other options...