How could I have passed those rustic weathered wooden doors to Biga so many times and never gone inside? Once through them, it seemed as if I was the only person in Tulsa who hadn’t. All around me, couples and larger groups were being welcomed like long-lost friends. One man apologized for not having been [...]
Entries from July 2011
Handmade Ravioli and more at Biga Italian Restaurant
July 29th, 2011 by Brian Schwartz – Comments (1)
New Belly Busters Serving Burgers, Puppies & Deep Fried Twinkies
July 28th, 2011 by Brian McCullough – Comments (1)
Easily one of the most discussed topics on this website, and a large part of the food foundation of Tulsa, the hamburger is something Tulsa takes very seriously. Mix that with one of the craziest food events of the year, I’m talking about the Tulsa State Fair, add a little movie /pop culture on top [...]
Times Have Changed, but Michael Fusco is Still on Top of His Game
July 27th, 2011 by Brian Schwartz – Comments (5)
1988. President Reagan was sending aid to our allies, including a young man named Osama bin Laden, to fight the Soviet Union in Afghanistan. If you had a great time at the bar and wanted to share it, you’d snap some photos, rush to the store to have the film developed, and then run to [...]
Livesay Orchards: Delicious, Seasonal Produce
July 26th, 2011 by Lauren Steinkuehler – Comments (0)
After last weekend’s Porter Peach Festival, we were itching to bring home some delicious Porter peaches of our own. Though the bushels of peaches sold at the festival auction were tempting, we decided to follow a hunch and the trail of cars that followed the road-side signs to Livesay Orchards. And I’m so glad we [...]
A Lexicon of Traditional English Cuisine at White Lion Pub
July 22nd, 2011 by Brian Schwartz – Comments (1)
One halcyon summer long ago, when I was at that age when Proustian memories are effortlessly formed, my parents and I went motoring around the English countryside. My dad had it planned so that we stopped each night at a grand old country inn, built around the time when Shakespeare was a boy and little [...]
A Contender for Best Catfish at 2 Brothers Bistro?
July 21st, 2011 by Brian McCullough – Comments (3)
Head down Memorial Drive just past the Arkansas river in Bixby to find catfish greatness, and I’m not talking about noodling it out from the river. I’m talking about a small bistro that serves up an all-you-can-eat catfish feast ($9.99) every Friday night from 5-8p.m. Cajun, regular or both, that’s what we did. I like [...]
What Would You do if a Gorgeous Girl Invited You to Dine at Olive Garden?
July 20th, 2011 by Brian Schwartz – Comments (7)
What would you do if a really gorgeous girl invited you to dine at the Olive Garden? Some people might take a Faustian perspective and say that’s like selling your soul to the Devil. While I don’t believe that the Darden Corporation is Satan, I do think that, if Satan finds the time to laugh [...]
Ciao, Pesto! – Stonehorse Cafe in Utica Square
July 19th, 2011 by Lauren Steinkuehler – Comments (2)
I have many great memories of my time in Rome- a good number involve food, no doubt. When we weren’t traveling, weekend nights were spent at our friends’ apartment; we talked and laughed into the wee hours of the night with our new-found friends abroad while enjoying a big jug of wine and a great [...]
There’s More to Japanese Cuisine than Sushi at Fuji
July 15th, 2011 by Brian Schwartz – Comments (0)
“Noooo, don’t order that! It has raw fish in it!” Some of the waitresses heard me and cringed, or perhaps snickered. This is not the best line to use in a sushi restaurant if you want to show the world your sophistication. But last night it made sense. There have been quite a few reviews [...]
WingRun is Now Hark’s BBQ at The WingRun
July 14th, 2011 by Brian McCullough – Comments (1)
There are few eating establishments in Tulsa that I frequent. It’s hard to be a regular when every meal is an opportunity to explore Tulsa’s amazing up and coming dining scene. Although, if there was a spot that I would dine at often, it would be a smaller, low-key type of place like Claud’s, The [...]
Experience True Local Dining with this 75-Mile Wine Dinner
July 13th, 2011 by Staff – Comments (2)
You can always count on adventurous foodie experiences at The Canebrake near Wagoner,OK. We were so impressed when we visited this resort in the wilderness. Next time you are looking for a unique escape, visit The Canebrake’s website and book your next visit. Check out info on their latest event below. 75-Mile Wine Dinner at [...]
Take-out at Bamboo Thai Bistro after Golf at LaFortune Park
July 12th, 2011 by Lauren Steinkuehler – Comments (6)
After working up an appetite whiffing golf balls at LaFortune park, D and I decided to try the Thai restaurant on the corner- Bamboo Thai Bistro. With its plain facade and strip mall local I learned not to judge a book by its cover. Things are not always as they seem! Though its name professes it to [...]
Fresh & Fun Signature Rolls at The Sushi Place Downtown, Tulsa
July 8th, 2011 by Brian Schwartz – Comments (3)
No one would ever walk along the drab, nondescript blocks of Third Street west of Main without a reason. Now there is a very good reason. Turn into a doorway just past Boulder and you will be here. It’s a well-lit place with high ceilings, but you’re not here for the decor. You’re here for [...]
Cranberry Feta Guacamole is a Unique Discovery at The Ripe Tomato
July 8th, 2011 by Brian McCullough – Comments (1)
Oh my gosh, clothes, shoes and accessories…. The Market at 8281 South Harvard Avenue is awesome for those things. But wait a second, I’m a dude and ya…although The Market is amazing for shopping, there is something even more special about this spot that everyone should know about. Hidden in the back left corner of [...]
Old Gas Station Makes for Great Bar-B-Q at Albert G’s
July 7th, 2011 by Brian Schwartz – Comments (1)
I’ve passed by Albert G’s over the years and never even thought of stopping. It looks like an abandoned gas station (and at one point in its long history, it was). But that stretch of Harvard has a lot of hidden treasures. Brownies, Sproutz, Colony, Steve’s Books. And so early on a Tuesday evening, spurred [...]
Oklahoma-Made Battered Boar Beer Dinner at The Boston Deli
July 6th, 2011 by Staff – Comments (1)
We were so excited when we found out that The Boston Deli was having this dinner. In case you have never been to The Boston Deli, you are in for a real treat. This is a hidden jewel that should be at the top of your list when it comes to great places to eat [...]
Chef Matt Owen from way out West Now at Gemma’s Woodfire Kitchen
July 1st, 2011 by Brian Schwartz – Comments (16)
There’s a new chef in town. Veteran chef Steve Howard has left the building and Matt Owen rode in from the west to replace him. Owen looks a bit like a young Clark Kent, but put him near an oven and he transforms into Superchef. He’s worked as chef at the Living Foods Market in [...]
