Tulsa Food

I just ate the best steak in the world! That’s what I told everyone who’d listen after my incredible dinner at Prhyme. Prhyme is Tulsa’s new steakhouse run by Justin Thompson, Tulsa’s legendary restaurateur whose other restaurant, Juniper, is one of Tulsa’s treasures. How does it compare with Peter Luger? was the first thing they [...]

It’s not often that a new lunch spot opens quietly under the radar in Tulsa. Normally, by the time opening day hits, I’m almost sick already of the hype. But when a friend mentioned that we try Foolish Things café for lunch this week, my response was a quizzical look. Tucked neatly away at the [...]

Lately I’ve reveled in the explosion of top-notch world-class cuisine in Tulsa. Not everyone has. “Brian,” I can hear them saying, “I don’t want fancy food at fancy prices. I’m just a meat-and-potatoes guy and I want the kind of food we’ve always had in Tulsa. But I want it really really good!” There’s a [...]

Good simple seafood dishes with a touch of Cajun flair served in a bright festive atmosphere. That’s what you’ll find at S & J. But first you have to find it. You walk west on First Street, which fifty years before was known, with good reason, as Tulsa’s skid row. Things have changed of course, [...]

If you’re one of those readers who wants only to read positive reviews, I’ll save you a vitriolic comment or two – skip this post. If you can appreciate an forthright commentary on unfortunate service, read on. I’ve chosen not to mention the restaurant’s name, as the issue was with one person and not the [...]

Yesterday was a great day. Marshall Brewing Co. released their “Arrowhead” pale ale at Dilly Deli. And Choc Beer Co. released their 2012 collaboration series of “Wild Brew”, a rye saison style ale, at Fassler Hall. To top off the night, still parched and wanting more, we walked to Valkyrie. A swank new joint located [...]

I’ve heard many say they miss Lola’s that was located in the Brady District where the Tavern on Brady is located today. If you miss Lola’s or just want a great adventure, journey out to Route 66 and visit Lola’s Caravan. Actually its not much of a journey. Located just east of Peoria on 11th [...]

Every town of a certain size has a coffee aficionado-cum-cafe owner (and often roaster) whose passion for their product lends them a militant air, and Tulsa is no exception. DoubleShot Coffee, at 18th and Boston, and its owner Brian Franklin has stirred up more than its share of coffee-based controversy in its 8 short years. [...]

As a chef, I’m constantly asked for my restaurant recommendations. While I like to tailor my replies to each asker, I have a few favorites that I share with everyone. Herewith, my personal guide to eating Tulsa: The Palace Cafe 1301 E 15th St, Tulsa | 918.582.4321 One of the things that I appreciate most [...]

Yay! Wait, what? Whats a firkin? Well, a firkin is an old english unit of measure used to define a 1/4 of a barrel of beer. Traditionally, firkins were wooden casks that contained ale with a faucet for dispensing. At McNellies, just about every Thursday night, from around 5p-9p (or until the cask runs out), [...]

Downtown Tulsa has a distinct lack of options for the après theatre crowd. That became clear last Friday as my husband and I, peckish after the ballet, searched in vain for a place to grab a night cap and a bite. It was a few minutes before 11pm and after striking out on several fronts, [...]

“Oh you should have seen the Philtower in all its glory!” crowed my neighbor’s friend. She’d worked there 40 years before. Ah but I had. I’d been there the night before. I stepped inside the lobby, its walls glowing like a cathedral, the ethereal Gothic sculpting as fine as when Edward Delk designed it in [...]

This post is brought to you by OKfoodie, the only radio show in Oklahoma for foodies. [powerpress] After staking his claim as one of Tulsa’s top chefs in the kitchens of Caio, The Brasserie, Sonoma and Duke’s, Chef Justin Thompson finally has his own place, Juniper. It’s easily the most-talked-about restaurant opening in Tulsa in [...]

A Tulsa tradition for 28 years, a Taste of Tulsa benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Oklahoma, is an elegant black tie (optional) event more than 900 guests enjoy the evening featuring food from over 50 of the area’s finest restaurants, silent and live auctions, a wine pull, live music and dancing with the fabulous [...]

When John Phillips wrote that hit song about how dreadful Mondays are, you can tell he wasn’t living in Tulsa. If he were, he’d have been too excited about the special restaurant deals waiting for him on Monday evening to even start thinking bad thoughts about the first day of the work week. Here are [...]

It was 5 PM on opening night and we were the very first customers ever to visit Juniper, Justin Thompson’s new restaurant in the Blue Dome District. But the place hummed with the quiet assurance of a long-established restaurant at the top of its game. Not surprising, since the waiters have been attending daily six-hour [...]

Marshall Brewing Company will soon release Oktoberfest Lager as fall seasonal. Marshall Brewing Company will officially launch Oktoberfest Lager at Fassler Hall on September 1st, 2011 from 5:00PM-7:00PM. The launch party will be the exclusive first offering of Oktoberfest Lager on draft and will feature brewmaster Eric Marshall and the Marshall Brewing team. Oktoberfest Lager [...]

I adore going to brunch on the weekend. There is something so perfect about the mid morning time, the diverse menu options, and the boisterous banter from the locals all speaking of all the exciting plans or events they look forward to. It’s a “happy meal” without the drive thru. Dilly Deli has a great [...]

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 [...]

Fat Guys Burger Bar is a special kind of joint here in Tulsa. If you’ve been there then you understand what I’m talking about. A menu of only double burgers with a list of addictive specialty burgers and one which I cannot get over. Whether your in the mood for a quality double cheeseburger, a [...]

“These are the best sides in Tulsa!” I exclaimed as we fought over the last onion ring. “And maybe the best beans anywhere.” “Certainly the best fried okra,” said Cathe. We used the word “best” a lot that evening. Usually I feel a twinge of guilt when I review a place that’s been open only [...]

You may know what I’m talking about from the famous hot-dog stands that make their way around downtown Tulsa and Peoria. This week that changes.  The Dog House is officially open in the old Phat Philly’s location (1101 South Detroit Avenue Tulsa, OK 74120). At the newly renovated brick and mortar location owner Josh and [...]

Rejoice!  For the Lord has risen!  Easter is here.  A time for tradition, family, sunshine (hopefully) and everyone’s favorite meal, Brunch.  We wanted to help you celebrate Easter this year by providing you with a list of fine Tulsa establishments providing Brunch.  Also keep in mind that many of these locally owned restaurants will also [...]

I wanted great food. But Cathe had her teenage daughter in town, and she was bringing an exchange student who had just flown over from Japan, so she wanted a fun place. So we went to Caz’s. They claim to offer gourmet-worthy versions of typical Oklahoma dishes — “upscale, down-home cooking!” — so I thought [...]

Yesterday I asked the @TulsaFood Twitter followers what their favorite thing was about Spring, I got few answers. Actually, I got one answer. Baseball! That answer was from JagerMunkey. As I was headed to Fat Guy’s Burger Bar, located on Greenwood Ave which literally sits on the edge of the outfield gate at ONEOK Field, [...]

In Tulsa, fine dining does not mean pretentious. It does mean dramatic spacious decor and flawless elegant cooking technique. It can be flamboyant, swaggering and purely Oklahoma. It can mean a dish like this. A Red Deer Chop flown in from Australia served with an Oaxacan Mole Coloradito — a rich complex sauce from southern [...]