The Goose
Smack dab in the middle of OKC’s Midtown district, The Goose serves up sandwiches – lovingly dubbed ‘sandies’ – galore, along with salads, burgers, soups, cocktails and beer.
No matter what you’re craving, The Goose has a ‘sandie’ for you. Cold options include the restaurant’s namesake, with capicola, mortadella, salami, pepperoni, Asiago, lemon-tossed arugula and red wine vinaigrette, as well as the ‘Midtown,’ with corned beef, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut. Vegans can try the ‘Hummy Cucumby,’ with red peppers, cucumber salad, Roma tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, hummus and olives; or the ‘Garden Party,’ with heirloom tomato, mayo, basil spread and cucumber salad.
Some like it hot; if you’re in that camp, ‘sandies’ to try include the ‘Hudson,’ with cheesy meatballs, provolone, marinara and Parmesan, as well as the ‘Whirligig,’ with fried chicken, pickles, lettuce, mayo and hot honey. Italian and house salads are an excellent addition for those looking to cut the calories. Or, go whole hog with the ‘Oklahoma Smashie,’ a double smashburger with two beef patties, American cheese, grilled onion, pickles and ‘Goose sauce’ on a potato bun. Sides range from chicken noodle soup to pasta salad, cucumber salad, curly fries and fried pickles.
All that deliciousness requires some liquid to wash it down, eh? Draft cocktails abound. Try ‘Talk To Me,’ with mezcal, Aperol, Montenegro and lemon; the ‘Biltmore Tequila Sunrise,’ with blanco tequila, creme de Cassis, lime juice and club soda; or the ‘Godfather,’ with scotch, Amaretto and lemon. Draft beers include Modelo, Wells Amber and Stonecloud’s Neon Sunshine.
Red Door Grille
You’ll be transported to New Orleans at Red Door Grille, nestled comfortably inside KingsPointe Village in Tulsa. A relatively hidden gem, Red Door’s expansive menu has something for everyone.
Starters are ample – so come hungry. Highlights include the tomato bisque, the Parmesan crusted artichoke hearts, the chicken and andouille gumbo, and the red beans and rice. Another must-try is the homemade macaroni and cheese, which you can upgrade with bacon, shrimp, brisket or sausage.
Seafood is a star player on Red Door’s menu. The Cajun grilled salmon – served with mashed potatoes and green beans – is a stand-out, as is the shrimp etouffee, Louisiana blackened catfish and the panko seared red fish. If you’d prefer your protein be ‘of the land,’ options include pork chops, brisket, beef short ribs, filet mignon and smothered fried chicken.
The menu doesn’t end there. Try the hot ham and Swiss sandwich, the Treme burger with chopped bacon and cheddar cheese, or the fried shrimp po’boy. Make sure to add sides including Cajun rice, asparagus, cole slaw or fried okra.
