At its core, barbecue is simple: meat, fire and time. But in our state, those elements merge to create something uniquely Oklahoman. With pecan wood lending a subtle signature and pit masters prioritizing technique over excess, the state’s BBQ scene is carving out its own identity. It’s a flavor profile as bold, unique and welcoming as Oklahoma itself.
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Marco Herrera cuts an imposing figure – larger than many bears – but that’s not what you notice first: it’s his intellect. In fact, when he first moved to Tulsa, he was a Ph.D. candidate. However, as he said at the time and later repeated to me, “there are too many Ph.D.s in the world, and too few good...
Barrio’s Fine Mexican Dishes
With Barrio’s, located at 1000 N. Hudson Ave. in OKC, the origin story may be just as rich and delicious as the menu itself. Although it’s part of A Good Egg Dining Group, the restaurant’s heart lies with the Barrios family, whose legacy stretches across several OKC concepts. Beginning with Juan Barrios at Cheever’s Café in...
Big Al’s
Big Al’s offers a quick, feel-good option for Tulsa diners seeking lighter fare without sacrificing flavor. Known for its health-forward menu, the joint blends classic comfort food with fresher ingredients, so diners leave happy – and ready to take on the rest of the day.
Wraps and sandwiches range from a zesty Baja chicken to a hearty roast beef...
“You want to make a béchamel, you need to have butter, flour, make a roux, then you add milk. That’s what a béchamel is,” says executive chef Patrick Hart at OKC’s The Jones Assembly at 901 W Sheridan Ave. “Okay. Then you can say, what if I want to toast my flour, you know, the way mine tastes might...
May is chock-full of performances for those looking to escape the May heat.
At the Tulsa PAC, start with Tulsa Symphony’s Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 on May 2, followed by the final performances of Marilyn through May 3 courtesy OKC Ballet. Celebrity Attractions returns this month with another blockbuster: The Wiz, running May 5-10. (OKC Broadway also brings the show...
Sports enthusiasts have plenty to cheer for this month.
In Tulsa, head to the BOK Center on May 1 for the WWE Smackdown, with famous wrestlers including Cody Rhodes, Drew McIntyre and Jade Cargill. Stick around the venue for Tulsa Oilers football games May 3, 16 and 30, or enjoy America’s favorite past-time at ONEOK Field May 1-3, 12-17 and...
There’s no doubt about it: May is festival month in the Sooner State.
In Tulsa, start with GermanFest, May 1-3 at 2301 E. 15th St., then head over to the Black Wall Street Rally, May 14-16 in the Greenwood District – packed with family-friendly events and the perfect stop for motorcycle enthusiasts. After, you can take a quick trip to...
