Tag: Oklahoma City

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,...

Phyllis Gardner has changed her mind about a few activities since going to live at Inverness Village, a retirement community in Tulsa. “I made fun of yoga before I came here,” she says. “Now, I recruit people all the time to come to our class. It’s amazing how much that class can make you feel better for days afterward.” Nursing homes...

Executive chef Christine Dowd of Aunt Pittypat’s Catering has major street cred when it comes to the food scene in Oklahoma City. Taking her well-earned experience from restaurants to catering fits in well with family time, along with her love of food and fulfilling the wishes of Aunt Pittypat’s customers. “I started cooking at a young age and was always interested...

Sometimes a makeover and rebranding are needed in the progression of a great business. That was the case with the Meat Market Refectory Steak House, which took off the suit, threw on something more comfortable and became the Union Wood Fired Grill. With chef and partner Jonas Favela still at the helm and calling the shots from the kitchen, the...

The Deep Deuce district, once the heart of Oklahoma City’s African-American community in early 20th century, has been brought back to life. Gone are the days when Northeast Second Street was filled with the syncopated rhythms of jazz pianos and saxophones. Today’s Deep Deuce has urban dwellers, businesses and chill-chic cafes. Along Walnut Street, nestled between two other of his...

Germanfest, hosted by the German-American Society of Tulsa (gastulsa.org), runs May 3-5 at the GAST House. Offerings include authentic performances and music, plus food, drink and kids’ activities. Tulsa International Mayfest (tulsamayfest.org) is back May 17-20, this time in the Arts District. This annual tradition features local and national bands, food vendors and plenty of art for sale. Stick around downtown...

Since its April 5 debut at ahha Tulsa, the installation Mitochroma has dazzled visitors with electric murals and sculpture curated by local artists Krista Jo Mustain and Sarah Sullivan. The exhibition runs through May 26. Visit ahhatulsa.org for details. DNA Galleries, an artist-made store and contemporary gallery in Oklahoma City, has its new exhibition, the Support Local Art Show, running...

Katie Fitzgerald has dedicated her life to helping the most vulnerable people in society. Her resume includes stints at Make-a-Wish Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, the Center for Children and Families in Norman and the United Way of Greater Battle Creek, Michigan. We caught up with Fitzgerald, CEO of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma since 2016, and got her...