Many cultures prize rice, and many of those have elaborate dishes in which rice is the star of the show. Spain has paella and Italy has risotto. In India it’s biryani. It’s not easy to make a biryani. You saute meat in a mix of fresh-ground spices. Meanwhile you cook rice in another spice mix. [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Middle Eastern'
Brand-New Halal Pakistani Restaurant, Biryani House
November 17th, 2011 by Brian Schwartz – Comments (5)
Persian Food at Shish-Kabob’s – Rich Culture & Flavors
February 25th, 2011 by Brian Schwartz – Comments (8)
From the day 2500 years ago when ancient Greece awoke to find a strange army pouring across its borders, Iran has always been, for the Western world, the enigma to the East. Time after time, Roman legions tried to invade their lands, and the Persian armies routinely defeated them. Persians as much as Arabs contributed [...]
Baklava – Just Like Grandma Made It
October 22nd, 2010 by Brian McCullough – Comments (10)
One thing that blows my mind is to think back about my heritage. My genealogy is a true melting pot, as is a lot of people in the states. Throughout my life one of the cultures that has been the most evident is my Lebanese heritage. If you knew me you might never know that [...]
Dining at the Global Table: Afghanistan
February 15th, 2010 by Sasha Martin – Comments (11)
I don’t usually eat perfume, but this is exactly what Firnee custard tastes like. Light, airy, and floral, Firnee is the perfect way to finish a spicy Afghan meal. Interested in trying Firnee? I tell you where in Tulsa you can buy the custard’s secret ingredient, Rose Water here. Looking to spice up your meal [...]
“Oklahoma’s Best Gyros”…it could be right.
October 28th, 2009 by Brian McCullough – Comments (29)
“Oklahoma’s Best Gyros”…it could be right. We were out and about the other day and drove past Ali Baba. Noticing the sign that said “Oklahoma’s Best Gyros”, we decided to try them. After speaking with the owner, she let us know that they definitely have the best. She also recommended that we try the hummus. [...]
Mayfest: Check Out Our Food Adventure
May 16th, 2009 by Staff – Comments (2)
There are only a few times a year that you can indulge in delicious fried foods with no remorse and Mayfest is one of those times. We had a chance to visit Mayfest today and here are just a few of the fabulous foods, most of which were on a stick, we had as we [...]
Mayfest: On the Menu
May 15th, 2009 by Staff – Comments (0)
With Mayfest finally here, we are super excited to try all the amazing foods that Mayfest has to offer. Here are just a few of the amazing food you can get at Mayfest: ’¢ Flowering Onion ’¢ Jalapeno sausage on a stick ’¢ Curly Fries ’¢ Rootbeer Floats ’¢ Grilled Cuban Sandwich ’¢ Jumbo Corn [...]
Bill & Ruth’s Submarine Shops on 91st
November 10th, 2008 by Staff – Comments (1)
If you’re ever in the mood for a simple BBQ sandwich then this one might make your list. In my opinion this place has got a great Po’boy BBQ sandwich. The Chili was nothing special I would say typical hot dog chili. Only thing missing is some good hole in the wall fries. I don’t [...]
Fast Eddies Burgers Tulsa On Sheridan and 101st
August 5th, 2008 by Brian McCullough – Comments (0)
Seriously I tend to use a lot of ketchup, but at Fast Eddies it’s not a requirement. I love their great homemade burger alongside super fresh steak fires! Before visiting Fast Eddies, I’d drive by thinking, “that looks like a great place to check out.” There’s a lot more to check out in this hole [...]
