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Most people around Oklahoma grew up eating barbecue, but Justin Carroll wasn’t one of them – his family couldn’t afford it. After he got steady on his own two feet, however, he dipped his toe into that world.  One fine day in 2016, Carroll says, “I don’t remember why, but I decided to buy a brisket and cook it on...

Sodium is a mineral that occurs naturally in some foods – but most of the time, it gets added to our diets through processed items and an enthusiastic overuse of the salt shaker. However, while sodium can seem ‘bad,’ it’s an essential nutrient that keeps our bodies functioning properly, says Katie Eliot, Ph.D., RDN, an associate professor with the...

If you’ve got a hankering for sweet treats this holiday season but aren’t sure where to start, there are a bevy of locations in Tulsa and OKC that can help. Tulsa: Barbee Cookiesbarbeecookies.com Oh Honey Cookie Co.ohhoneycookieco.com Nouveau Chocolatenouveauchocolate.com Cricket and Fig Chocolatecricketandfig.com OKC: Bricktown Candyfacebook.com/bricktowncandy Apple Tree Chocolateappletreechocolate.com Eileen’s Colossal Cookieseileenscookies.com OKC Sweetsokcsweets.com

There’s no need to be vegan to appreciate Plato’s Provisions, a curated, Saturday-Sunday, plant-based mobile kitchen. A diner favorite is the Cubano special with vegan sliced ham, smoked Gouda, mayo, mustard and pickles on Cuban bread, served toasted and with a side of fries, hash browns or potato salad. Try the French Dip Special with sliced vegan beef made...

At the Hemingway, the team believes that “food should be an experience. One that nourishes all aspects of your being. Refined, yet unabashedly primitive, answering the demands of the soul.” Over a year in the making, this sleek steakhouse opened in mid-September on Cherry Street in a mixed-use building that also houses luxury apartments, Cyclebar and Sidecar Barley and...

Nestled within the aesthetically pleasing and historic Automobile Alley district of OKC, Jimmy B’s is the brainchild of restaurant group Hal Smith Restaurants. A culinary venture that steps away from other concepts in the group’s repertoire, Jimmy B’s presents diners with an eclectic international menu as well as an expansive wine menu and elevated craft cocktails.  When we say ‘eclectic,’...

Alluring dining experiences continue to pop up in Oklahoma, now with a unique addition – Freya: Nordic Kitchen. Nestled in the Center 1 section of Tulsa’s Brookside, Freya offers classic and re-invented dishes and libations from Scandinavia. The project is helmed by Justin Thompson Restaurant Group, which also offers Juniper, Prhyme Steakhouse and Farrell Bread and Bakery.  “Chef Justin and...

You can find from-scratch, chef-driven dining under chef Joseph Roye at Saturn Grill, located at Nichols Hills Plaza in the Western Avenue district of Oklahoma City. The flatbreads and other sandwich fixings are made fresh daily, and options include the spicy steak with all natural, antibiotic-free beef and caramelized onion, grilled jalapeños, melted Swiss cheese and BBQ mayonnaise. Pasta...

Treats scent the air and beckon in a yummy array at Cinnaholic Tulsa, where you’ll find a changing seasonal menu along with a choice of classic favorites like the fresh baked cinnamon confection with vanilla frosting, the Old Skool Roll. Or, you can dress up your roll with embellishments of frostings like crème brule, peanut butter, coffee, marshmallow, strawberry,...

Harvey Bakery and Kitchen boasts cases laden in pastries including cookies, muffins, scones, rolls, croissants and morning buns. Choose breakfast or lunch options with breakfast toasts, bowls and sandwiches served daily until 11 a.m., with highlights including the Sunrise BLT with candied bacon, fried egg, tomato, shredded romaine, cheddar and red pepper aioli on sourdough. Lunch items include chicken...