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Connecting to the Briny

Virgola has the sort of sleek, ultramodern decor that indicates an expensive architect was involved. Clad in black cocktail dresses, the servers are as elegant as the ladies gathered in one corner while sipping glasses of rare (yet reasonably priced) Italian wines. At one end there’s a blackboard listing the oysters available that day: “Mookie Blues (Maine) Salty Start, Cucumber...

The Best of the Best 2017

The Best of the Best 2017
Whether you’re looking for a qualified aesthetician, top-of-the-line barbecue restaurant or unique clothing boutique, Oklahoma has an overwhelming number of options. Each year, we ask our readers to weigh in on The Best of the Best – the places, people and companies you prefer. Over the past few months, we collected thousands of votes to find your best options,...

Rome in 7 Hours

People love Roma, the city of fountains (more than 2,000), for its history, architecture, glamour and location. Italy is a great jumping-off point to see other countries because it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia. Rome is laid out for pedestrians. You can get around by map and marvel at the way the streets were built around landmarks. Antiquity and...

Murrell Stands Tall

The Trail of Tears, which included the relocation of the Cherokee people from the southeastern United States to Indian Territory, devastated this noble people. But the way the Cherokee rebuilt their nation in Indian Territory is a testament to their resilience, strength and pride. And the Murrell Home in Park Hill, near Tahlequah, stands as an example of this...

The City’s Playground

This story is part three in our downtown series. Read part one and part two. At the heart of the renaissance in Tulsa’s and Oklahoma City’s downtowns is the growth of entertainment options. Art galleries, restaurants, concert venues and sports arenas draw people downtown and make it a more attractive option to live and work. Downtown nightlife keeps residents coming downtown, attracts visitors...

A Dramatic Change

A Tulsa couple was well on their way to building a new home. The design plan for the residence was established. They were working well with their interior designer, Mel Bean, owner of Austin Bean Design Studio. Then, by chance, they discovered an older home near Utica Square that spoke to them, much louder than a whisper. Its multi-level, rambling style...

Building Collaboration

Whether making new structures or making structures new, KKT Architects looks to bring people together. By creating spaces for people to come together and maintaining space where staff can work together, KKT and its clients make projects come together. A full-service architectural, interiors, structural and civil engineering firm based in Tulsa, KKT designs everything from full-scale new construction to small...

The Downtown Business Boom

This story is part two in our downtown series. Read part one and part three. While part of the renaissance of downtown Tulsa and Oklahoma City has focused on creating more activity when businesses close for the day, the revitalization of downtown life has created a culture that’s attractive to businesses. “There’s definitely the idea that you can get a cheaper location or...

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Hearing the People Sing

When we conjure images of opera, several pictures may come to mind: glittering jewelry, tuxedos and top hats, the prestige of a seat in the box. For centuries, opera has been the musical territory of the rich and famous, as much a social event as an art form. These days, opera has taken a turn for the egalitarian, and audiences...