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...
Early birds can find their new favorite spot by visiting OKC’s Gilded Acorn, open seven days a week at 6 a.m inside the historic First National Center. The food and beverage philosophy at this French-style patisserie is that one should enhance the other, and both should be equally and simply enjoyed. That mission comes to life with the restaurant’s...
Driving between 21st and 31st and Harvard in Tulsa, you’re hit with a vast array of businesses. One nestled within the panoply is Trencher’s, and it’s a place you truly don’t want to miss.
Sandwiches are the restaurant’s specialty, with favorites including the Dutch Crunch – turkey, bacon, Swiss, tomato, arugula, avocado, mayo – along with the Coolio – salami,...
Bar Cicchetti is the place to go for just about any occasion – a quick app with a friend, cocktails, or a large family dinner. Even better, a variety of the menu options can be translated into a gluten-free or vegan dish.
Appetizers range from crispy cauliflower to seared tuna carpaccio and potato jackets. For those looking for a light...
