Tulsa Food Talk

Many magazines have said that Tulsa’s Oktoberfest is one of the finest in the world. I went for the first time last night and I’m here to tell you that it’s true. I got more than I bargained for when, around 7:15 PM, a surprise storm as strong as a hurricane swept through. Heaviest rain I’ve ever seen. They evacuated the main tent and everyone crowded into a smaller tent. An hour later the main tent reopened, the band played on and the crowd went wild. Roaring crazy wild and stayed that way till closing time. Nobody sat and lounged around, everyone stood and danced on benches and tables, about 30 to a table and all the tables were full. If you wanted to stroll the midway and sample food from each of the vendors, last night wasn’t your night. If you were wearing good shoes, you’re probably shopping for a new pair today. But if total wildness and Bacchanalia was what you wanted, it was your night to shine.

 

FOOD QUESTION Okay here’s the food question. Suppose you knew a top food critic who was really hip to diner food, taco stands, cheap eats. And he said to you, oh all the Tulsa festival food is horrible. Of course you reply, no it’s not!! And he says, prove it! I will sample ONE dish from either Oktoberfest or the Tulsa State Fair.  What dish would you choose for him to sample?