At Cricket and Fig, the fine chocolates are created in a litany of flavors evoking the passion, appreciation for decadence and focus on pure joy by chocolatier and owner Randy Page. Choose from an array of flavors depending on availability and the season. Additionally, the shop offers cafe goodies like salads, sandwiches and pastas as a preview to your...
At the Hemingway, the team believes that “food should be an experience. One that nourishes all aspects of your being. Refined, yet unabashedly primitive, answering the demands of the soul.” Over a year in the making, this sleek steakhouse opened in mid-September on Cherry Street in a mixed-use building that also houses luxury apartments, Cyclebar and Sidecar Barley and...
Nestled within the aesthetically pleasing and historic Automobile Alley district of OKC, Jimmy B’s is the brainchild of restaurant group Hal Smith Restaurants. A culinary venture that steps away from other concepts in the group’s repertoire, Jimmy B’s presents diners with an eclectic international menu as well as an expansive wine menu and elevated craft cocktails.
When we say ‘eclectic,’...
It might seem like pulling off the impossible – to open (or re-imagine) three restaurants in nine months. But such industry and creativity define chef Jeff Patton.
In October 2021, a re-inspired Mary Eddy’s Dining Room opened in the 21c Museum Hotel in Oklahoma City. Originally opened in 2016, it was forced to close during the worst of the COVID...
Alluring dining experiences continue to pop up in Oklahoma, now with a unique addition – Freya: Nordic Kitchen. Nestled in the Center 1 section of Tulsa’s Brookside, Freya offers classic and re-invented dishes and libations from Scandinavia. The project is helmed by Justin Thompson Restaurant Group, which also offers Juniper, Prhyme Steakhouse and Farrell Bread and Bakery.
“Chef Justin and...
Located in the northeast corner of Muskogee County, Fort Gibson is a noteworthy spot on Oklahoma’s map – not only for its proximity to today’s beckoning outdoor recreational opportunities, but for the nearby reconstructed military fort that holds historical significance to the entire state.
Near the town of 3,740 is the Fort Gibson military outpost that played a vital role...
Have you given any thought to the most common reason for house and apartment fires?
According to Benny Fulkerson, Battalion Chief of the Oklahoma City Fire Department, the answer might surprise you.
“In Oklahoma City, there are numerous reasons why structure fires happen, but unattended cooking is among the leading causes for these incidents,” he says. “We always remind people to...
According to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 37.3 million Americans have diabetes and 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed every year. But if you’ve not had experience with this disease, either personally or through a friend or family member, you may not be aware of its physical effects, or the unique distinctions between type 1 and type 2.
“The difference between...
If you want to know what Bali was like before it hit the big time, visit Sumba. The classic Indonesian islands lie almost next to each other on the archipelago, but are worlds apart in the glitz and glam department.
Yes, some investment has come to Sumba Island as of late but so far, not widespread commercialism. And, for many,...
