Intense, clean-cut and with movie-star charisma, Trevor Tack laughs hard and works harder. He grew up in Chickasha, the child of supportive, hard-working parents (a lawyer from Michigan, a schoolteacher from Chickasha) who had little time for gourmet food. He had more than a passing acquaintance with Hamburger Helper.  It’s a wonder he became a chef at all – but,...
Stephen Reshetar has been cooking for as long as he can remember. His parents discovered him one day trying to make an omelet ... he was five. He honed his knife skills at age ten, learning to dice vegetables by watching Yan Can Cook. He always planned to go to cooking school, but a restaurant job opened just after...
Leadership at Ti Amo has one goal: to deliver an exceptional dining experience to all who enter its doors. You’ll enjoy delicious food, of course, but also top-notch service and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Originally founded in west Berlin, the restaurant made the move to Tulsa in 1988 and has been an Oklahoma mainstay ever since.  Traditional Italian fare is...
Natural Bridge Caverns, San Antonio, Texas Photo courtesy Travel Texas
Arkansas Big Al is not just any old fish – he’s one of 66 tagged fish released May 2 into Lakes Hamilton and Catherine near Hot Springs. And if you catch him by 5 p.m. July 31, you will be $20,000 richer. Not a bad return on the investment of an Arkansas fishing license. “It’s really fun for us, just waiting...
Oklahoma’s official state meal may be a nod to its homesteading past, but one local restaurant is bringing the flavors of the Sooner State into the 21st century, all while preserving its history. Scratch Kitchen + Cocktails Paseo and chef Zach Hutton, a James Beard Foundation Award Semi-Finalist, provide a modern twist on traditional Oklahoma flavors. From the mouthwatering...

Jim Roth

The thirteenth dean of Oklahoma City University’s School of Law, Jim Roth guides law students into successful futures. He is also a director at Phillips Murrah Law Firm and a lawyer with A New Energy, a consultancy specializing in energy policy and developments. Roth, the first openly LGBTQ+ person to hold a statewide elected office in the state, also...
The halfway mark of the year is (somehow) already here, and June has more films than ever for you to enjoy. It has a larger number of sequels and franchises than I’d like to see (surprise, surprise), but the polish and hype of those movies cannot be understated. For your animation hit, make sure to check out Spider-Man: Across the...
Sports fans can enjoy a bit of everything.  America’s favorite pastime goes strong through the month. You can catch the Tulsa Drillers at home at the ONEOK Stadium June 6-11 and 20-25, and the OKC Dodgers at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark June 1-4, 13-18 and 20-25. Softball fanatics won’t want to miss the Women’s College World Series, taking place June...
Community events are around every corner. In Tulsa, kick the month off with Ride to Remember Black Wall Street on June 3 at 400 N. Main St. During the event, you can hop on your bike and take a tour of one of Oklahoma’s most storied, historic areas. Other T-Town goodies include the Miss Oklahoma competition from June 7-10 at...
Beat the heat by enjoying a variety of showcases, performed by arts companies around the state.  First, you won’t want to miss the best-selling musical of all time: The Lion King, coming to the Tulsa PAC June 1-17 courtesy Celebrity Attractions. Become mesmerized by the compelling story of Simba as he goes on a journey to find himself with the...