Tag: local

Flower farms have been blooming all over Oklahoma. And, much like the delightful products they grow, they come in a rainbow of varieties: Some allow for customers to visit and pick flowers themselves, while others sell pre-picked and selected bouquets to clients or for special events. And while this may sound like a simple, pleasant afternoon in the garden,...

Local ingredients and from-scratch selections – with an emphasis on nutrition and flavor – can be found at Aurora, a hip OKC café. This is a new go-to spot for specialty libations, a craft coffee bar and house-made pastries. Find a cozy spot to perch in the breakfast bar or enjoy backyard dining. Among savory breakfast choices is the pulled-pork...

In house and made from scratch, everything rules on Wedge Pizzeria’s menu, including many vegan appetizers, salads and pizzas. Non-vegan highlights are pizzas, sandwiches and pastas, such as the signature brisket pizza topped with roasted garlic sauce, poblanos, red onion and mozzarella. Dairy- and gluten-free dishes are available. Wedge uses produce only from local growers. Ask about off-menu specials,...

Burly and amiable, in a checked shirt and jeans, he looks like the kind of cowboy ladies love. “I was 13 when I started work at my father’s restaurant,” Kent Kistler says. “My brother Brandon and I have been doing it ever since – except for the years Brandon was the lead singer of a heavy metal band. We washed...

If you’ve been in front of the big screen lately – or even the one in your living room – chances are you’ve caught a glimpse of home. More and more box office hits and television series are being filmed all over Oklahoma, from Enid and Harrah to Pauls Valley and Pawhuska. While many of us may be familiar with...

Oklahoma has more miles of the original Route 66 than any other state, and Tulsa’s Mother Road Market reminds people of the highway’s historical impact. The brainchild of the Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation, Tulsa’s first food hall on the iconic road combines innovation and learning space for food entrepreneurs, or “foodpreneurs,” as president and CEO Elizabeth Frame Ellison calls them...

Brewing Behemoths Oklahoma has a growing number of craft brewers. We talk with four of them about the past, present and future of their brands. Marshall Brewing Quality, Consistency, Tradition As one of the founding fathers of the brewing zeitgeist in Tulsa, Marshall Brewing began in April 2008 by primarily selling kegs until graduating to bottles and six-pack cans in 2009. Since then,...