Make It Oklahoma

In November, the beloved Scratch Paseo in OKC closed suddenly. For chef Zach Hutton and his beverage-expert wife Kayla, the abrupt end to the hyper-local, seasonal and locally sourced Paseo Arts District favorite came as a blow. The pair didn’t stay down for long, however – because bouncing back from what so many people think is impossible is the norm...
Inspired by the colorful cuisine of the island of Dominica, Sisserou’s is a culinary institution nestled in the Tulsa Arts District.  Appetizers are sure to whet your whistle; start with coconut shrimp, beef patties, jerk chicken or fish cakes. Soups, salads and sandwiches are excellent lighter options for lunch or dinner fare. Try the butternut squash soup, seared tuna salad...
With the mission to spread happiness one meal at a time, OKC’s Taquitos Feliz is just the ticket for authentic Mexican fare. Begin your culinary journey with an antojito (appetizer). Options include chicken flautas, mulitas, tortas and quesadillas. After, the world’s your oyster. Peruse a variety of item sections, from fajitas to burritos, tacos and enchiladas. Fillings include skirt steak,...
Tuesday evening, 8:00 p.m. The crowds have long departed, and quiet falls over the vast hall of Tulsa’s Mother Road Market. But in one corner, a few lucky diners – all of whom have reserved their place months before, all excited to have dinner prepared by a James Beard semi-finalist  – gather around a table set with fine linen....

Tasty Tidbits

Plant Serving food that “loves you back,” Plant is an all-day cafe with a variety of plant-based, gluten-, soy- and dairy-free, locally sourced goodies. The menu begins with the beverages, from freshly squeezed orange juice and chai lattes to boozy offerings like wine, champagne and sangria. Smoothies and smoothie bowls are another popular get, with a variety of add-ins to tempt,...
From stand-up to dance, musicals and symphonies, May is jam-packed with goodies.  At the Tulsa PAC, visit May 3-12 for American Theatre Company’s rendition of Under the Skin. May 4 brings Golden Girls: The Laugh Continues, with a repeat performance at OKC’s Civic Center the next night, and you’ll see Tulsa Symphony’s season closer, Mahler 5, on May 11. Celebrity...

Batter Up!

It’s the perfect time (and temperature!) to enjoy some outdoor sporting events in Oklahoma. Baseball and softball rule the May calendar. At Tulsa’s ONEOK Field, watch the Drillers play America’s favorite pastime on May 1-5, 14-19, 27 and 29-31. In OKC, the Oklahoma City Baseball Club (formerly the OKC Dodgers) play at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark May 1-5 and 21-26. There’s plenty...
Grab your family, friends or partner and visit a variety of community events this month. Kick your month off at the German American Society-Tulsa’s Germanfest, May 3-5. Then, walk over to River West Festival park for the annual Tour de Tulsa, a cycling event that's been truckin' for more than 30 years. One of the city’s most anticipated events, Tulsa...
May has arrived and with it, a variety of films to enjoy. There are a panoply of genres this month, so grab some overpriced – but entirely necessary – popcorn and head into the theater.  Start the month off with a bang and check out The Fall Guy. Based on a 1980s television series of the same name, the film...
Tapped as Gilcrease Museum’s newest executive director, Brian Lee Whisenhunt began his tenure on April 15. Most previously, Whisenhunt was the executive director at New York’s Rockwell Museum, serving on the board of directors of the Museum Association of New York and as a peer reviewer for the American Alliance of Museums Accreditation Commission. A Tulsa native, Whisenhunt received both...