Krell’s East Coast Delicatessen has brought a unique gem to central Oklahoma’s food scene. It’s not just an ordinary sandwich shop, but a place that offers big, fresh flavors that pay tribute to beloved east coast delis. You can enjoy house-cured corned beef and pastrami sandwiches, house-smoked fish and matzo ball soup, along with delicious sides like bread and...
Ask a Tulsan about their favorite burger, and chances are a good number of them will recommend Ron’s.
Formally dubbed Ron’s Hamburgers and Chili, this Oklahoma mainstay first came to be in 1975. Owner Rob Baber, who was working in the manufacturing industry at the time, decided to take a risk, switch gears and open his own restaurant. Nearly fifty...
Worry not, fellow movie lovers, there’s plenty to see during this blockbuster month.
To start us off, we have Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Starring Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, the role he began in 1996, the film is the first of the planned two-part send-off for the main character. Rounding out the cast is Hayley Atwell, Ving...
There is no shortage of community events this month.
Firstly, for those in need of Independence Day plans, visit Tulsa Freedomfest at River West Festival Park on July 4; LibertyFest in Edmond through the Fourth; Grand Lake for its fireworks extravaganza on July 3; or a bevy of other celebrations statewide. (Trust us –a quick internet search will get you...
Phil Armstrong, president and CEO of the Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice, began his tenure in February 2023. Prior, he served as interim director of Tulsa’s Greenwood Rising Black Wall Street History Center, and as project director of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission. In those roles, he handled everything from stakeholder communications to donor relations, construction...
When considering the negative effects of heavy or even regular alcohol use, Blake Hilton, Psy.D., says it’s useful to categorize the effects into short and long-term consequences on the body. As an OU Health clinical psychologist and an assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, Hilton studies and treats substance use disorders and other mental health concerns.
“In the short-term,...
Fireworks season is upon us, and Oklahomans are urged to celebrate, have loads of fun and most importantly, stay safe.
“Leave fireworks to the professionals,” advises Erica Rankin-Riley, the public information officer for the Office of Communications at the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH). “The safest way to enjoy fireworks is by attending one of the professional displays around...
For those with a preference for enlivened destinations, a penchant for fashion and a passion for cuisine, Miami is your place. Mosey through her menagerie of districts. After all, coastal cities have several advantages over their landlocked counterparts ... the shore, the sea and the color palette, to name a few. The accessibility, shopping, and excursions, too; it’s a...
The summer months, despite the often oppressive heat, also bring with them prime vacationing time. A popular weekend getaway in Oklahoma often involves a cabin and a lake – a much needed respite from the worries of everyday life. Below are some options for the coming weeks and months, filled with not only cabins as a home away from...
Despite its mysterious origins, the labyrinth is one of the most distinct manmade designs, appearing in places all over the world for thousands of years. Although its winding pattern may resemble a maze, a true labyrinth has only one path that leads to and from its center.
The labyrinth’s unicursal pathway is commonly regarded as a metaphor for enlightenment and...
