The Tulsa Food Blog

Wolfgang Puck, like Dior and Armani, is one of those names that seeps into your subconscious without your being quite aware of it. You know little or nothing about the man, but the very sound drips glamour. Wolfgang Puck, the man, is worth knowing about. Born in Austria, he worked with some of the world’s [...]

If you’ve a hankering for hot dogs and you’re thinking of flying to New York to try the best, save yourself the price of a plane ticket and head on over to 15th St. On a deserted stretch of road just west of Peoria you’ll find a garden supply store called Grumpy’s Garden, and if [...]

Tulsa Food Readers “Special“, all adult cooking classes at Sage are BUY 1 Get 1 Half-Off! Learn something new, try something new! May 7 Cooking in Season: Join us as we prepare a Strawberry Salad with Halloumi and Speck (smoked prosciutto) and Pizza Fritta with Tomatoes and Goat Cheese with just the littlest bit of [...]

Scott Large of Thirst Wines along with Tuck and Kate Curren of Biga are excited to announce an upcoming Monday night wine dinner. Scott has brought in a new line of Italian wines, Dalla Terra for this tour of Italy Wine Dinner. Monday, April 19th at 6:30 p.m. come join Biga and Scott for an [...]

At my house, the countdown usually starts around late February. The holidays are long over, we’re sick of the cold dreary weather; and we’re ready for the days when the pool is open and the gardens are growing an abundance of delicious herbs and veggies destined for my kitchen. This is the time when I [...]

Superb food in an elegant Brookside setting for $12. What more can I say? Oh, there’s more. There’s a crucial point almost halfway through Virginia Woolf’s masterpiece “To the Lighthouse” when family and friends assemble for dinner. Sitting around the dinner table, each feels alone, distant and uncaring as they perform the social rituals of [...]

Spring is but a few weeks away and I am so ready. I’m ready for spring skirts, shoes and food. I have actually been ready since the first warm day in January. That was when I made the mental switch, but now it’s actually really close, just days away. Spring is great because the food [...]

Local Table is one of our favorites.  In our hearts, they are most famously known for their Sunday evening wine and appetizer specials.  We like to go in with friends and order wine and appetizers off of the bar menu.  The appetizers are a good size,  2 of them make a good meal.  Running at [...]

It just so happens that Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday this year. So this is what I propose; have your romantic date on Saturday and let your children have their fun on Sunday. Sage Culinary Studio on Brookside is offering an hour of of super fun cookie decorating. So drop off the kids, go [...]

Valentine’s Day is a special time to really show what you are made of to your spouse. This year we are really challenging you to go above and beyond to express one thing…that’s Love. We know that Tulsa isn’t the city of love, however, there are many locally owned romantic restaurants that are sure to [...]

She adored the cookie. She idolized it all out of proportion. Uh, no. Make that, she romanticized it all out of proportion. To her, no matter what the season was, this was still a town where the most delicious cookie was made. Imagine George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue“, playing in the background and fireworks going [...]

I visited this Brookside restaurant last week for the first time. Had heard good things and found them to be true. The staff was friendly and greeted me as I walked in the door. The Bagel Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch and the menu is clearly displayed above your head as you enter [...]

Hibiscus is a Jamaican restaurant on Peoria exuberantly decorated in lollipop colors. It must be a pleasant place to be when it’s crowded with happy people, but when I stopped by last Friday around 3 PM it was totally empty. We looked around and left and then the owner came out and urged us to [...]

A few months ago I had lunch at Keo. It’s well worth the trip. The space is sleek and airy, with 15 foot ceilings and floor to ceiling windows. Upscale decor (and good service) with downscale prices. Most entrees are $9. The chef was born in Cambodia (though she grew up in Oklahoma) and most [...]

Coming Soon to Brookside! Quick, convenient, delicious and affordable. All it takes is fresh ingredients of the highest quality, careful preparation and the imaginative genius of Wolfgang Puck. Relax and savor inspired casual dining. Wolfgang’s newest concept is a contemporary and casual restaurant featuring premium, quality menu offerings at an affordable price. The rotating seasonal [...]

As we rounded the corner before stepping through the glass door, all I could say was wow. I felt as if I was in New York City walking into a modern, sophisticated restaurant. With deep shades of black, grey, cream, silver and white, this ambient, classic atmosphere stole my breath as soon as I walked [...]

I had never tried Jamaican food before, so Hibiscus was a new experience! I love the Jamaican culture, and sure enough, the restaurant resembled this culture to a T.  Dim lighting, very chill reggae music, warm colors, comfortable atmosphere and friendly free-spirited staff were all present. We went on a Wednesday night which is “open [...]

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 [...]

Tulsa restaurant week 2009 Here is some exciting news!!! Tulsa’s Annual Restaurant Week befitting the Community Food Bank is Sept 13th-19th. Sadly, according to the USDA, “Oklahoma is the eighth hungriest state in the nation and number seven in food insecurity, which means that the food intake of some household members is reduced and normal [...]

It’s Saturday, late morning, and we are hungry for a good brunch!  Since weekend day drives are our favorite, we decide to drive around until we see a place that stands out!  Heading down Peoria St., we come across the cutest little bakery/cafe called the Crusty Croissant.  As we walk inside the front door of [...]

Brunch is one of those idealistic meals that I spend the week relishing the thought of. One of the best things about Sunday’s is having an amazing brunch with friends or family. There are so many wonderfully unique brunches around town. Brunch is the one meal a week that you can relax, enjoy the beauty [...]

The Brook Restaurant and Grill Loaded Cheese Fries, more like Brook loaded mountain of fries, Cheese, Bacon and Jalapenos, mmhmmm. One order of these will set you up for the next 2 meals if not more (see the link below to our leftover video). The Brook Restaurant is a great place that you can always [...]