Col. Scott Preston, the Commander and District Engineer of the Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is the senior military officer and engineer of the district. Along with overseeing more than 700 engineers and professionals, Preston focuses specifically on Civil Works, Military Programs and the Operations of USACE projects and activities for all of Oklahoma, as well as...
August soon arrives, and instead of blockbusters and sequels, it’s mostly a month filled with original films, unattached to previously existing IP. A rarity to be sure! Hopefully, these stories can pull you to the theater (and out of the heat) a few times in the coming weeks.
First up, a psychological thriller called Resurrection. The story follows Margaret (Rebecca...
From art and sporting events to barrel racing and rodeos, Oklahoma is chock-full of events around the town.
For art enthusiasts, visit 108 Contemporary from Aug. 5-Sept. 25 to view Kite & Natani Notah: In the Realm of Miracles. Another stop in Tulsa should be at Philbrook to view Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism, on view through Sept....
Gather the family and visit numerous community events in Tulsa, OKC and other cities this month.
Tulsa offers the Second Saturday Architecture Tour on Aug. 13, which will explore the Tulsa Underground and its fascinating maze of tunnels. Featuring comedians like Rory Scovel, Dan Soder and Dina Hashem, the Blue Whale Comedy Festival runs Aug. 25-27 at Cain’s Ballroom and...
You’re treated like family, with authentic German beer and a menu of Bavarian schnitzels and other specialties, at Mutti’s German. Schnitzel is a tenderized pork cutlet, deep fried with topping choices including lemon or shredded Parmesan. Try it Jagger-style with creamy brown mushroom gravy, or Ziegeuner-style with paprika gravy, bell peppers and sautéed onions. Other menu highlights are bratwurst...
Creative Mediterranean and vegan dishes beckon from the Nabiti menu, including the Zaatar pizza, a sublime perfection of herbs, olive oil and tomatoes, and the classic veggie with olives, onion, green peppers, marinara and mushrooms. Entrées can be gluten free, like the Majadarah, a platter of rice with lentil beans, fried onions and salata. Sandwiches include a pita or...
Sugar Llamas is a quirky and colorful ice cream parlor, coffee house and local donut shop – all with the very best in ingredients. Goodies include coffee, of course, custom-blended from a curated and exclusive blend of specially roasted, exotic beans. The ice cream is a Midwestern, award-winning, creamery-sourced specialty, and the donuts are all served warm, fresh out...
Quinn Carroll’s success as a chef might have as much to do with his character as his skills in the kitchen.
“I treat everyone with kindness,” says Carroll, executive chef at Frida Southwest in Oklahoma City. “There’s a misconception that chefs need to be these angry, cocky people.”
Carroll, 33, taught himself Spanish so as to better communicate with his employees.
“Our...
Nestled within the bustling Plaza District of Oklahoma City, Made with Love lives up to its name. The simple but over arching philosophy at the restaurant? Good food evokes a great mood – and you should have both in abundance. With a welcoming environment and plenty of healthy, high-quality dishes to try for brunch, lunch and dinner, you’ll certainly...
There are over a million restaurants in the United States. Each year, the James Beard Foundation chooses the 20 best to compete for its Outstanding Restaurant Award.
This past year, Lisa Becklund and Linda Ford’s restaurant Living Kitchen – il seme’s sister restaurant – was among those chosen. But long before Living Kitchen set the gold standard for farm-to-table dining...
