A lonely food truck located on the southwest corner of 61st and Mingo.

I drove by it the other day and decided to stop by for a quick snack. Based on their “menu”, they have a decent selection. I ordered a spicy pork taco and a beef taco. The pork was pretty good but, the beef left a little to be desired. They were relatively small, maybe 6″ tortillas or so, perfect for the on the go snack. Both were dressed with fresh cilantro and onion. They also came with a side of bread and butter pickles, a few slices of radish, and green or red salsa. All for around $2.60.

Finally after reading all the other posts about this place and being in the area, I had my first Brewburger. I had the single bison burger, medium, and smoked gouda…very tasty! Next time ill probably do a double. Gotta love those fresh cut fries! Ill definitely be back for sure!

 I found this recipe and made them over the Christmas holiday.  They were a big hit and went fast! Its a very rich snack but, great all year around!

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 oz water
1 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts
5-6 slices uncooked thick cut bacon (1/2 cup cooked, chopped)
1 tsp baking soda
1 Tbsp bacon grease
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

Cook the bacon until crisp and drain on a paper towel. Reserve 1 Tbsp of grease. Allow to cool and chop into 1/4 inch pieces and set aside.

Once the process starts it moves fast so, I get all of the other ingredients ready and measured out in advance.

Butter a baking sheet (or use a silicone liner) for later. I also like to butter the wooden spoon and spatula, makes the stirring process a little easier.

In a heavy bottomed 1 quart pot, combine the sugar, salt, corn syrup, and water. Cook over a medium flame until the sugar melts and the liquid begins to simmer. Use a candy thermometer and cook until the mixture gets to around 285 degrees. Immediately turn off heat. Carefully stir in the butter, vanilla, and baking soda.

Remove from the heat. The sugar will just be starting to color here. Working quickly, stir in the peanuts, bacon, and bacon grease using a spatula.

Immediately pour the mixture on to the prepared pan and spread it out as thin as possible with the spatula. It will harden as it cools, so work fast.

Once cool, break it into pieces and store in an airtight container. Enjoy!

This is a great local place in east Broken Arrow, right off the Kenosha exit of Hwy 51.  As soon as you walk into the door you are greeted by at least 2 people, usually the host and a sushi chef. There are 5-6 seats at the sushi bar and maybe 15 tables. Décor has been newly updated and is very inviting. The wait staff is very friendly and attentive. You are sometimes given a free sample of Edamame after you order drinks.

As for the menu, there is an enormous selection of appetizers, soups and salads, noodles, kid’s selections, house sushi rolls, nigiri, and sashimi. There are even Hibachi meals available.  The prices are about average compared to other local sushi places. Some of their rolls are fairly similar but, still a good selection. The owner is usually there and will occasionally come to your table to make sure everything is exceptional.

If you are in this area or want to take a small trip out east, I recommend it! I have had several different nigiri and house rolls. Pictured below is the Tulsa roll, Spicy Tuna roll, and Super White Tuna nigiri. The other picture is the Sunshine roll, which is huge, and the Yellowtail and Salmon nigiri.

Sushi House

1350 E Kenosha St
Broken Arrow, OK 74012

(918) 251-0112

The Fish Shack

 Though small and simple looking, the Fish Shack in Coweta is not to be overlooked. The owner has been on the premises every time I have visited and is super friendly. From the outside the place looks small, but it has a spacious feel on the inside. The interior is decorated in a way to match it’s to the point name.

 As for the food, you get family style sides of hush puppies, coleslaw, and beans, which are all you can eat! The beans are a little bland, the coleslaw is pretty good, but the hush puppies are where it’s at! Pictured below is the Lunch Shrimp. You get 6 large pieces with fries. The shrimp are lightly breaded (not coated in so much breading you can’t taste the actual shrimp) and well seasoned. Other options on the menu are catfish, frog legs, scallops, coconut shrimp, fried clams, and calamari; all of which you can get in a one, two, or three choice combo. There are also some non-fish selections such as chicken strips and chicken fried steak.

The Fish Shack may be a little out of the way, but it’s worth the trip if you want local, southern home cooking!