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...
The Big Top hasn’t left town, but Hugo – long the winter home of circus shows – no longer calls itself “Circus City U.S.A.”
Although the influence of the fast-paced, three-ring shows that feature clowns, acrobatics and animals remains strong, the Choctaw County seat of about 5,100 has much more to offer than the lure of the circus, says Kelli...
Back pain is one of the most common reasons to seek medical care, says Santaram Vallurupalli, M.D., an OU Health orthopedic surgeon and assistant professor with the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City.
“Back pain is mostly non-specific, and less than 1% of people with back pain have risk of serious spine disease,” says Vallurupalli. “The most...
Whether you’re ready to go through the fanfare of some summer cleaning or are noticing a slight decline in the normal radiance of your home, a few tips are in order to clean with maximum effectiveness.
Nationwide – which specializes in insurance but also offers general life planning – advises that the name of the game is efficiency.
Before the Clean
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