Saturn Grill

You can find from-scratch, chef-driven dining under chef Joseph Roye at Saturn Grill, located at Nichols Hills Plaza in the Western Avenue district of Oklahoma City. The flatbreads and other sandwich fixings are made fresh daily, and options include the spicy steak with all natural, antibiotic-free beef and caramelized onion, grilled jalapeños, melted Swiss cheese and BBQ mayonnaise. Pasta...
“I grew up in a typical Italian household,” says Sonny Dalesandro. “There was always food cooking, and I was always being asked to help out.” When Sonny was twelve, his father Buzz opened the original Dalesandro’s restaurant downtown. Sonny became a busboy and, a few months later, was promoted to line cook.  “That must have been so exciting for you,”...

Red Light Chicken

You may remember Allison Goss from her days as a painter and conservator at the Philbrook, but before that, she worked in restaurants most of her life. Even before that, as a child, she sat wide-eyed and thrilled on those lucky days when her great-grandmother cooked fried chicken, green beans and sweet potato casserole. Now, working as general manager...

Comfort with a Twist

Located in OKC’s historic Paseo District is the Paseo Grill, where restaurant owners Lesley Rawlinson and Joe Jungmann consistently present a winning flavor profile of classic American cuisine with international flair.  “The core menu has remained,” says Rawlinson. “Our opening chef gave a great foundation.” That chef was Melody Walker Franczek, who trained in French and Lebanese cuisine. @media screen and...

The Ada Style

Nearly six decades ago, an Oklahoma journalist took exception to an east-coast writer’s snooty characterization of Ada as a “hick town.” @media screen and (min-width:768px){.stk-8cb0657{flex:1 1 66.7% !important}} Ada News columnist Ernest Thompson said back then that even with a few minor flaws, his hometown offered close to the best to be had in terms of overall quality of life. And...
Labor Day, a federal holiday that falls on the first Monday in September in the United States, is, to most Americans, a day off from work and a last hurrah for summer plans. But for what, exactly, do we celebrate the holiday?  @media screen and (min-width:768px){.stk-4558905{flex:1 1 66.7% !important}} The History Beginning in the late 1800s, trade unionists wanted a day to...

Does Timing Matter?

After a summer filled with grilling, eating out with friends and vacation days focused as much on food as on fun, it might be time to take a quick assessment of how your workout routines are holding up. One question you may want to consider in those musings is just when, during the day, you should be exercising. Brian...

Managing Menopause

A conversation about menopause can bring up a variety of shared experiences, unique challenges and differing emotions, from extreme dread to great relief. It’s a lengthy process that includes three stages: perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause.  “Perimenopause includes the few years prior to the last menstrual cycle, when symptoms such as hot flashes and irregular cycles begin,” says Pamela Miles, M.D.,...
Referred to as “the most underrated country in Europe,” Bosnia and Herzegovina offers much diversity. Informally called Bosnia, the country, its attractions and its landscapes are surprising. Steep villages make the drives picturesque as you venture through politically and religiously diverse areas in the Balkans. Počitelj Cresting atop a steep hill is the imposing village of Počitelj. Destroyed in war and...

FACES OF OKLAHOMA 2022

The local companies you’ve come to rely upon over the years are helmed by hardworking Oklahomans who give it their all to ensureclients and patients are happy at the end of the day.  From fine dining experts to pioneers in the field of medicine, real estate pros and construction moguls, the owners and employees behind Oklahoma’s most lauded and reliable...