Uh oh, it’s January! The month of sadness is here – because the sun is still going down too early and some of the worst movies wind up coming to theaters. Let me warn you, the selection is a little bleak this month. I have a choice few to share with you, along with some older recommendations to balance...
Despite the cold, there’s plenty to do in Oklahoma this month.
In Tulsa, visit the PAC for a presentation and talk from Jean Chatzky – renowned journalist, editor and finance expert – on Jan. 13, courtesy Tulsa Town Hall. If you resolution is to get fit, try the Go Short, Go Long, Go Very Long event on Jan. 21 at...
Stave off the post-holiday blues with some on-the-stage goodies this month.
In Tulsa, the PAC is abuzz. Kick things off with 1776; the show, which explores the founding of the United States, gets a feminist twist in this Theatre Tulsa version, where all the Founding Fathers are played by women. Don’t miss Tulsa Symphony’s first showcase of 2023 with Invigorating:...
La Cocina de Doña Nena ushers in OKC diners for tasty and authentic Mexican cuisine. Start out with guacamole cheese crisps or bean nachos, then follow up with a wide assortment of quesadillas, tostadas, burritos or fajitas. For a great value, order a ‘Plato Delicious’ – with options ranging from classic combo plates to tamale dinners or Angelo’s Special...
A hidden gem food truck typically parked at 37th and Harvard in Tulsa, the Dog House welcomes no-fuss diners for yummy hot dogs and burgers. Menu highlights include the Tulsa Dog, topped with mustard, jalapeno relish, onion, bacon and BBQ sauce, as well as the New Yorker, with mustard, onion and sauerkraut. For those on the hunt for a...
With a focus on real, all-organic food and cold-pressed juice, Inheritance Juicery is an aesthetically pleasing downtown and south Tulsa hotspot, perfect for those looking to eat healthy and enjoy the ambiance. Alongside a hefty menu of juices, wellness shots, smoothies and smoothie bowls, Inheritance serves up a mouthwatering food menu. Favorites include the beet Reuben, with roasted beets,...
OKC’s Quincy Bakeshop, located inside the Bradford House Hotel, offers diners a variety of delicious (and beautiful) baked goods. You can choose from a bevy of options, including croissants (chocolate, almond, ham and cheese, triple cheese), as well as savory and sweet danishes, sausage rolls (cheddar and jalapeno), an assortment of scones and even some cardamom buns. The spot...
You are enveloped in the delectable scent of fresh pastries and desserts as soon as you enter Ganache Patisserie in OKC’s Chisholm Creek. The pastry case is filled with classic croissants and macarons, as well as more unique creations like hazelnut cream pain au chocolat and yusu-blackberry bonbons. Each is as beautiful to look at as they are delicious...
Travel to far west Oklahoma City, and you’ll find Emma Elle’s Italian Kitchen, serving authentic Italian food and wood-fired, Neapolitan-inspired pizzas. But it’s not just the food that makes this little gem of a restaurant special – it’s also their commitment to supporting the community.
Owner Cameron Wilson used his love of pizza as inspiration to create an Italian eatery...
Most people around Oklahoma grew up eating barbecue, but Justin Carroll wasn’t one of them – his family couldn’t afford it. After he got steady on his own two feet, however, he dipped his toe into that world.
One fine day in 2016, Carroll says, “I don’t remember why, but I decided to buy a brisket and cook it on...