“It was the junk business that brought me to Tulsa,” says Gary Turner, the affable Californian who, along with his wife Soya, owns Yaki Monster. Fortunately it wasn’t the junk food business. Even the soy sauce is lovingly made by hand at Yaki Monster, the newest addition to the restaurant row at Jenks’ Riverwalk. The [...]
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Yaki Monster Serving Homemade Korean & Japanese on The River – New
August 25th, 2011 by Brian Schwartz – Comments (8)
A Taste of Home at Gina & Guiseppe’s on the Riverwalk
March 23rd, 2011 by Whitney Shae – Comments (3)
You may have heard that the Riverwalk is going through some hard times, but let it be known that there are still many businesses in the Riverwalk Crossing that are open for business and thriving. Gina & Guiseppe’s is one of them. The story of this lovely restaurant is a beautiful one. To make it [...]
Dine on the Rivers Edge at The New Waterfront Grill
March 7th, 2011 by Whitney Shae – Comments (7)
Tulsa’s dining scene has exploded like nothing this city’s ever seen. New concepts, chefs being brought in from other cities and new and unique locations such as The Waterfront Grill. If you’ve driven across the Jenks bridge within the last several months, you may have noticed the construction to the south of the riverwalk. Drive [...]
Eat at Tulsa’s Best for Less During Restaurant Week
September 10th, 2010 by Staff – Comments (5)
Restaurant Week Starts This Sunday and Continues September 12 – 18 2010 Are you in the mood to eat at some of the greatest restaurants in Tulsa at a great price, all while helping a great cause? Well this is your week. Restaurant Week starts this Sunday and includes 16 great restaurants. You can pick [...]
Spaghetti Dinner to Support Child Safety – SCTNow
September 9th, 2010 by Staff – Comments (0)
Are you looking for a important and valuable cause to join up with? Wanna learn how to Stop Child Trafficking Now? (SCTNow) is an organization that locks up (bad guys) child sex predators. Join the Event on the Facebook Event Page Here > http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=150600331633769 Come to a free spaghetti dinner at: Jenks City Hall 212 [...]
“Pacific Paradise” at The Melting Pot (Ladies Only!)
July 8th, 2010 by Staff – Comments (1)
Hey ladies! Aren’t we all overdue for a girls night out? I think so. The Melting Pot’s next Ladies’ Night Out on Monday, July 19, and will feature a “Pacific Paradise” four-course fondue dinner. The menu will begin with the chef’s choice of creamy cheese fondue, followed by a fresh salad and a petite Pacific [...]
Restaurant Week Going on now!!
September 14th, 2009 by Whitney Shae – Comments (5)
With a unique approach to creating and presenting some of the most beautiful dishes in town, executive Chef Justin Thompson decided to create one of the specials that will be available during Restaurant Week. We also had the pleasure to speak with manager Mark Shefield at Sonoma Wine Bar and Bistro. Located in modern and [...]
Exciting Local Fall Classes in Jenks!
August 31st, 2009 by Staff – Comments (2)
Through the years, Community Education in Jenks has become an important part of the school system and the community. Over 300 classes are offered each year at the Jenks Public School campus. The Community Education program contracts with instructors to present information in various areas of expertise. Whether your learning style involves cooking, arts and [...]
Louie’s: A Winner
July 1st, 2009 by Dr. Food MD – Comments (2)
I’ve driven by Louie’s a couple of times just West of 101st and Sheridan and kept reminding myself to go in. I finally did. I happen to be there during a basket ball game which might account for the not so great service, but I liked it enough that I went back the next day [...]
Freshberry: It’s all in the name
June 24th, 2009 by lbanks – Comments (1)
With summertime here nothing is better than a delicious frozen dessert. Tired of snow cones and Popsicles I stopped by Freshberry, with a friend, for a refreshing change. I had not had a chance to stop by yet and I had been anxious to give it a try. Not sure what I wanted, I decided [...]
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
May 5th, 2009 by Staff – Comments (0)
Happy Cinco de Mayo! If you are anything like us this puts you in the mood for some great Mexican food. Whether you are planning to make dinner or go to one of Tulsa’s many fabulous Mexican restaurants we want to help make your Cinco de Mayo the best possible. Here are just a few [...]
Ale Haus on the River
April 28th, 2009 by Staff – Comments (4)
The Ale Haus is truly an unique restaurant experience. The atmosphere is warm, interesting, quiet and very inviting. The food is wonderful! They just rolled out a new menu and their daily specials list. One of my favorites is the Ruben Egg Roll appetizer! Wow! The London Broil is another one of my favorite entrees. [...]
Back at Big Daddy’s BBQ: Mind Blowing Potato
April 1st, 2009 by Staff – Comments (4)
Anxious to introduce a friend to the Ghetto Potato, we headed over to Big Daddy’s BBQ. This potato is unlike any other baked potato that I have ever had. I got the single meat potato with polish sausage and my guest had the signature Ghetto Potato with smoked bologna and chicken. Both potatoes were baked [...]
New Pizza Place: Gaetano’s Pizzeria & Creamery
March 30th, 2009 by Carrisa – Comments (3)
Food Blog Submitted by Carrisa http://andsosheblogs.com When my best gal friend and I decided we’d go out for lunch this past Friday, we had one place in mind. Gaetano’s Pizzeria & Creamery at 121st & Elm in Jenks. Being that we work in Jenks, we are always beyond thrilled when a new place opens up [...]
Merritt’s Bakery: Yummy Cake!
March 3rd, 2009 by Staff – Comments (4)
In need of a quick cake a friend ran by Merritt’s Bakery, after another bakery didn’t have her cake ready on time. She got a beautiful red velvet cake with white butter cream icing and chocolate shavings on top. It tasted as good as it looked and it was a nice option to pick up [...]
Clubhouse: So-so on a Sunday
February 26th, 2009 by missfoodie – Comments (2)
CLUBhouse seems to be the IT restaurant of South Tulsa right now. So I thought I’d give it a try after hearing about it from everyone at work. I was surprised upon arriving that the restaurant was quite slow for a Sunday night. The atmosphere was relaxed and family oriented. After standing by the door [...]
Free FreshBerry
February 7th, 2009 by Petunia Bloom – Comments (2)
FREE FroYo Day in Jenks! Stop by FreshBerry on Grand Opening Day, February 9th, and get a regular size yogurt and one topping for FREE Monday 2/9/09 from 12-9 Located at: FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Cafe Riverview Shopping Center 807 E. A Street Jenks, OK 74037 918-528-3222 Enjoy! PetuniaBloom Pin it
The Big Game: What are your plans?
January 27th, 2009 by Staff – Comments (4)
As the big game draws near, people seem to always be scrambling for last minute party ideas. Everyone is looking for something to do whether it is going out to dinner where you can watch the game or taking a dish to a friend’s house. Food has always been a huge portion of the celebration [...]
California Club and Tomato Bisque at Kaffe Bona
January 10th, 2009 by Brian McCullough – Comments (1)
Kaffe Bona offers much more then just coffee, although I am a coffee lover I often just come here for the food and a nice work environment. Today I had the California Club and Tomato Bisque. As you can see the California Club has bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, turkey and guacamole. I think it’s the [...]
Los Cabos: Tasty Tex-Mex
December 2nd, 2008 by lbanks – Comments (4)
The second I walked into Los Cabos I was immediately overtaken with the amazing smell of Mexican food. We got right in with no wait at all which was nice. The restaurant itself is decorated in a way that makes you almost feel like you can step out of the cold Oklahoma day and into [...]
