Sid’s Diner

Located in El Reno, Sid’s Diner is the homey, ’50s-style burger joint of your dreams. Considering that El Reno is famed for inventing “Depression Burgers,” what non-Okies know as fried onion burgers, it makes sense that Sid’s has one of the best in town. Don’t just take our word for it, check The Food Network; Sid’s is consistently on...

White Dog Hill

Originally built in 1925 as the Clinton Country Club and Golf Course, what is now known as White Dog Hill re-opened in 2007 and has been a favorite among Clintonians ever since. Boasting spectacular views and an extensive wine list, White Dog Hill is the perfect spot for any occasion, ranging from date-night dining to family friendly fare. The...

Salas Urban Cantina

If you’re in Lawton and on the hunt for downright delicious Mexican food, look no further: Salas Urban Cantina has enough offerings to appease everyone in your party. From boozy libations and tasty appetizers to American fare and classic Mexican combos, Salas is the place to be. To start your meal off right, Salas offers appetizers such as fresh guacamole,...
Located in a 110-year-old building in Bartlesville, Frank and Lola’s offers crafted, upscale American fare in a whimsical brick-walled bistro. The stacked menu offers appetizers like the loaded cheese fries – fresh cut fries topped with melted cheddar, bacon and green onions with a side of ranch for dipping, as well as calamari, drizzled in sweet Thai chili sauce...

Getting In the Spirit

With the upcoming holiday season, there are a wide selection of events to get you in the festive mood. The Broken Arrow Ice Rink opens for the winter/holiday season on Nov. 10 and runs through the first week of January. A holiday classic, Rhema Bible Church lights up the night sky with over three million lights starting on Nov. 22...
With the arrival of November, the award-seeking films are coming out in droves. There’s a large list this month, so let’s get to it! Opening with another strange A24 picture, we have Dream Scenario. The story follows a schlubby professor, played by Nicolas Cage, looking like your best friend’s oddball dad. He suddenly begins appearing in millions of people’s dreams,...

Closing Thoughts: Mark Frie

CEO of the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, Mark Frie has a broad background in performance, directing and theatrical management. He’s played a variety of roles in musicals, operas and concerts, and made his solo debut at Carnegie Hall in 2006. In his position, Frie works with national tours, headline acts and local arts companies to bring a variety of showcases...

A Full Calendar

Looking for some entertainment this season? Across the state, there are a variety of performances for the entire family to enjoy.  At the Tulsa PAC, Don Quixote, presented by Tulsa Ballet, runs Nov. 2-5. Chamber Music Tulsa brings the Castilian String Quartet, who will surely dazzle its audience on Nov. 19. For those still holding onto the last bit of...
You come expecting magic; Grey Sweater doesn’t disappoint.  Seats are arranged as in a theater. On a spotlit stage, James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Black and his sous chef Dylan Morgan. They work in silence – though you sometimes hear a crackle, sizzle, hiss.  There’s no a la carte menu. In fact, there’s no menu at all. Instead, here come the...

A Magical Sojourn

As if the breathtaking glow of Chickasha’s annual holiday Festival of Light wasn’t enough to attract visitors to the city of just over 16,000, another holiday-related enticement is causing a stir. A 50-foot-tall fiberglass recreation of the iconic leg lamp made famous in the 1983 movie A Christmas Story – complete with a black high heel and fringed lampshade –...