Helping Beginning Investors With so many resources now available – from social media to podcasts and even artificial intelligence – you might say new investors have a wealth of financial information at their fingertips. While accessibility is a good thing, finding credible sources that have your best interest at heart can be tricky. “I think the key word is ‘trust,’” says...

Holy Smokes!

For as long as humans have wielded fire and meat, barbecue has existed – born as a practical cooking method, forged into a cultural commonality across continents, refined by technology and globalization, yet forever anchored in its primal, simple technique. Oklahoma is home to hundreds of BBQ restaurants and thousands of passionate pitmasters. We talk to a few of...

Hefner Grill

Described as a “fresh twist on seafood accompanied by a premier lakefront view,” Hefner Grill on the shores of OKC’s Lake Hefner presents a timeless vibe, sophisticated cuisine and a service-driven staff . Hefner Grill is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, with brunch service on Saturday and Sunday. The all-day menu, which offers variety without overwhelming...
One of Tulsa’s best kept (and most delicious) secrets, Rengang and Co. offers authentic Indonesian cuisine from James Beard Award semifinalist Indri Bahar.  Start your experience off on the right foot with mouthwatering appetizers, including broccoli and meatball soup, martabak (deep fried, beef-filled pancakes) and bakso bakar – grilled beef meatball skewers. Other jajanans, or snacks, include beef broth soup,...
The pre-COVID era was drawing to a close when Erik Reynolds, who helped kick-start Tulsa’s fine dining renaissance when he opened Smoke on Cherry Street eight years before, decided to build a branch of the restaurant in Owasso. “My partners bought the property,” Reynolds recalls. “It was big enough for two restaurants, and we had to come up with something...
As a kid, Connor Underwood says his grandmother always asked him to light the grill before his dad got home from work. This small but consistent ritual begot a lifetime of love for the culinary arts, as Underwood would often be found eating seasonal fruits over his deck railing or helping his dad and grandma at the grill, creating...
Our major metros are bustling with performances galore in May. The Tulsa PAC beckons with options for everyone. First, enjoy American Theatre Company’s Always... Party Cline, running May 2-11. Then, close out Tulsa Ballet’s electric season with Signature Series on May 8-10, which offers three works by different choreographers. After, Tulsa Opera offers Renee Fleming’s Voice of Nature on May...
Beautiful weather and extra daylight means it’s time to enjoy plenty of sports events in May. In Tulsa, visit the BOK Center for Tulsa Oilers football, May 3, 10 and 30. Expo Square is ripe with events; try the Breeder’s Invitational on May 10-24 or the Super Chip RC Drag Race, May 23-25. The OKC Fairgrounds offer a few goodies, including...
No matter your special interests, May has a community event for you.  In Tulsa, visit 1429 Terrace Dr. for Germanfest, running May 2-4. Then, venture downtown for one of the most anticipated events of the year: Tulsa Mayfest, May 9-11. Other Tulsa offerings include the Oddities and Curiosities Expo, May 10-11 at Expo Square; the Oklahoma Renaissance Festival, through June...
May arrives with nicer weather and plenty of new movies to catch. An eclectic group of stories ensures there should be something for everyone this month.  First off, strap in for a weird time with The Surfer. Starring Nicolas Cage as the titular surfer, the plot concerns his desire to return to his childhood beach to catch some waves with...