Flo’s Smokehouse Eats
Comfort food with a creative, culinary twist is the name of the game at Flo’s Smokehouse Eats. We often call restaurants ‘hidden gems,’ in this space, but Flo’s has to be the epitome of that concept.
Start with sandwiches, of which there are many. The birria grilled cheese is a diner favorite for a reason; the sandwich is a traditional grilled cheese stuffed with birria, cilantro and onions. Other sammies to try include the Mexi-Q Melt with your choice of meat, queso, pico and sliced cheese, as well as the Flor-Ta, which includes fresh bolillo bread, beans, cheese, asada, queso, onions and crema.
Burritos are another must-try, with the stand-out ‘Hot Cheetoh Burrito’: beans, rice, your choice of meat, hot Cheetos, pico, guac and salsa wrapped up in a fresh tortilla.
Other often-ordered options include the baked mac and cheese, the elote corn, the loaded BBQ potato and the street tacos. Whatever you choose, you won’t be disappointed … although you may need to loosen your belt!
Inheritance Kitchen + Juicery
If you’ve been in downtown Tulsa anytime over the last few years, chances are you’ve seen the large, all-white building on Detroit Ave. called Inheritance. Sprawling, full of light, and staffed with friendly folks, the joint now has a brand new location – with a drive-through – on Tulsa’s Brookside.
Menu items are fairly similar, with healthy options like the vegan breakfast burrito, the mushroom sandwich, the classic burger (with a veggie patty, of course), the banh mi wrap and the jackfruit quesadilla.
And while the dishes are delicious and healthy all at once, many would argue that the drinks at Inheritance are the star of the show. Try a bevy of vegan and gluten free smoothies, wellness shots, cold-pressed juices, coffees and seasonal drinks –including the Blue Antioxidant Latte, with butterfly pea flower powder, blue spirulina, maca, vanilla, maple syrup, and cinnamon with your choice of milk.
Culprits
Spirits, steak and sushi can be found at the swanky, upscale, yet approachable Culprits in OKC. Located in Bricktown’s hotel the Renaissance, the modern steakhouse offers traditional fare for the old-school diners, as well as unique options for those looking to push their palette.
Unlike many a super-serious steakhouse, Culprits is also open for breakfast and lunch. Early-bird plates range from crab cake Benedicts to French toast, shrimp and grits, tuna tacos, a bevy of sushi rolls and even a steak stir fry.
Come for dinner and you’ll see a few of the same menu items, but others reserved for nighttime dining. Starters include Thai chicken, flaming scallops, bone marrow and chow calamari. As for entrées, the tomahawk ribeye is a stand-out – a 48 oz. steak that’s pan-seared with rosemary, black garlic butter, chili crisp and blistered shoshitos. Other must-tries include the Dijon chicken, the surf and turf nigiri, the lamb persillade and the miso glazed salmon.
Perets Dessert & Coffee Bar
If you’ve got a sweet tooth and a love for quality coffee and tea, the charming Perets Dessert & Coffee Bar in OKC is the place for you. Located in the Paramount Building, Perets is the perfect spot for a business meeting, a hang with friends, a first date or just a quiet day alone.
The magic of Perets is that the menu is seasonal and ever-changing, but you can always expect house-made coffee syrups, small batch pastries, desserts and affogatos. Highlights include the pecan pie tart, the espresso martini mousse cake, the peppermint brownie and the grapefruit poppyseed cake. Drinks range from lattes to iced loose leaf teas, cappuccinos and matcha.
