As public relations director for the city of Bethany – which abuts Oklahoma City’s northwest side – Nikki Lloyd had ideas about how several things could be improved throughout the city ... but no authority to carry them out. So she did something drastic two years ago: resigned from her salaried position with the city, ran for the unpaid...
Some people might think drive-in movie theaters are a thing of the past; after all, we remember their presence in retro movies like Grease and The Outsiders. However, several are still in operation, and many are thriving all across Oklahoma.
Blake Smith, owner of Tulsa's Admiral Twin Drive-In, estimates there are about 300 or so outdoor drive-ins scattered across America.
“Going...
There’s no shortage of experiences to enrich, educate, entertain and inform about Oklahoma’s rich and diverse history. We explore a variety of heritage tourism offerings around the state.
North America’s First People inhabited and shaped the continent thousands of years ago, and they were – and remain – integral to the fabric of Oklahoma. Oklahoma’s only public-access, prehistoric American Indian...
In today’s corporate environment, the most impressive young professionals are juggling a lot. They excel at their jobs, of course, but are also well-liked among peers, spend ample time volunteering, take on leadership roles outside the office, participate in continuing education, and have rich personal lives.
Honored among the next several pages are 40 such young professionals in Oklahoma –...
How to Make a Smooth Transition
When it comes to remodeling, expect the unexpected, do your due diligence, budget wisely and prepare for the inevitable dust of it all. Most of all, the experts agree, have a plan.
“Every project, large or small, needs an owner-approved plan,” says Kent Hoffman, owner of Kent Hoffman Construction in Oklahoma City. “By spending money...
Some of Justin Thompson’s happiest childhood memories involve visits to his grandmother’s house.
“She’d always have cookies ready for us,” Thompson recalls. “She’d be cooking in the kitchen when we came over. And no matter what, she was there for you: for a hug, for an ear to listen. She was an epitome of what love is.”
Perhaps it was there...
Clark Crew Barbecue in OKC is the type of place where every type of eater will find something to enjoy. One look at the extensive menu confirms it – categories range from chilis and spuds to beef, sandwiches, burgers, pizzas and housemade desserts.
Begin your meal with pork rinds, deviled eggs, loaded queso fries or chicken wings. But make sure...
There are a sea of culinary goodies at Tulsa’s Mother Road Market – so many great options that you may get overwhelmed with sheer possibility. But one restaurant you won’t want to skip over is LeRoux’s Kitchen.
Armed with the mission of “translating love through food,” LeRoux is brimming with Creole offerings you can’t find just anywhere. The restaurant, owned...
When Oklahoma City chef Eric Smith opened Pachinko, a high-end Asian restaurant adjacent to his wildly popular The Crown Room on North Western Ave., he didn’t take into account how confusing the name might be to fans of his fare.
You see, Smith also owns Pachinko Parlor, a more casual Japanese establishment located inside local food hall Parlor. Thus, the...
Authentic Mexican cuisine can be found at the inconspicuous yet delicious Uncle Paco’s, with locations in Bixby and Owasso. Begin your meal simply with queso fundido – or go wild with the Mexican Sampler, complete with steak nachos, chorizo, chile toreado, guacamole, pico, sour cream and onions.
Main menu items range from fajitas, tacos and nachos to ‘pollo popeye,’ with...
