The Tulsa Food Blog

We’ve all been to Japanese restaurants or sushi joints and consumed that insipid warm junk that passes as sake. Believe me fine folks, that juice resembles fine or premium sake like Bud or Coors resembles great beer (apologies to all Bud & Coors drinkers out there!). Sake is one of those beverages that confuses nearly [...]

We at Tulsa Food Blog would like to invite you to a special Monday night Dinner event. Next week, we plan to kick off the beginning of the week with the Progressive Wine Dinner at the Boston Deli. Many of you have been to The Boston Deli and know that they serve up a unique [...]

Wow, it’s hot out there. Welcome to summer! The time for heavy reds is over for a few months – not to say that you can’t enjoy a Cabernet, Zinfandel or Syrah with dinner, but I can’t imagine your predominant choices won’t be sparkling, rosé or white wines. This article will focus on white table [...]

When the weather is sweltering in the mid 90′s or hotter the last thing I want to do is eat a heavy meal with a heavy-bodied wine. Amanda came home the other day with some fabulous veal chops. Normally we’d pair this with a Pinot Noir or Nebbiolo but we couldn’t face a red. So [...]

The Tulsa Hills Wine Cellar is Tulsa’s newest wine buying destination. Easily accessible from all parts of town via the adjacent highways (I-44, Hwy 75 and Creek turnpike), the store is 5,000 sq ft with over 1,400 wines in stock. Staffed with a knowledgeable wine staff, we can point you in the right direction, and [...]

A couple of weeks ago I watched the movie Big Night. It was the first time I had ever seen it. It was a beautiful movie and although not a foreign film, it has that foreign film feel and look to it. The movie centers around a failing Italian restaurant owned by two Italian brothers [...]

Well, it’s been raining all week in Tulsa, and with the relative ‘warmth’ it is perfect Pinot Noir weather. Just pretend it’s the fall……. Here is a six-pack you can collect to drink over the upcoming weekend, and week…..the first three are stunning values for the money, I have two great values at $25, and [...]

Yokozuna paired with Girouard Vines in Tulsa to provide the wines. They will be introducing their newest wine (Chardonnay) at this event. This 4-course dinner will be incorporating as many locally sourced products as possible.

Rosé has a horrible and tarnished reputation thanks to the blush wines like White Zinfandel and White Merlot. People assume that it’s sweet and jammy. People in the south of France and Spain would give us a rather odd look upon learning of this. They drink rosé, chilled down as much as possible, with their [...]

For some strange reason people only seem to drinking bubbles around the holidays or at birthday parties. This strikes me as add for so many reasons. If you drink wine, you should be drinking sparkling wine every week! Why, it is the best way to kick off an evening with friends, works with so many [...]

In the last three years I’ve drunk more Chardonnay than I could have ever imagined. For years I avoided Chardonnay if I could. I explored every other varietal with zest and fervor. Chenin Blanc, Gewurz, Sauvignon Blanc, Gruner, Pinot Gris, and a lot, lot, lot of Riesling – German, Alsatian and Antipodean. It was a [...]

Wine of the Week – Joel Gott, California, 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Now is the perfect time for Sauvignon Blanc. The grapes naturally high and racy acidity make it great for an refreshing aperitif, as well as one of the best food wines you can come across. The Joel Gott is perfect for a goats cheese [...]

When planning a trip to wine country, most people seem to immediately think of the Napa Valley. America’s most famous wine region is certainly majestic, set amidst stunning mountain ranges, and full of some of the most famous wineries in the world, the Napa wine train, big Cabernets, and creamy Chardonnays. But it’s also constantly [...]

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 [...]

No surprise from Food & Wine Magazine’s “Winemaker of the Year” you might think but you would be wrong. Don’t get me wrong, $32 or there abouts is a lot of money to spend on a wine, but when you consider his high-end single vineyard wines sell for $100, it puts this price formally in [...]

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 [...]

Who would have known that this little treasure is located right outside of Wagoner, OK?  From the conscious effort of using only environmentally friendly products to the re-creation of an old horse barn, The Canebrake is really something special. As an Oklahoman, you should be proud too.  What is a canebrake you ask?  Well first off, canebrake [...]

Selvapiana Chianti, Rufina DOCG, 2007 Italian reds are a mystery to me, especially Tuscan reds. While there are many superlative wines out there, so many are anonymous and boring, especially if like me, you shop on a budget. Thus, I am always reticent to purchase anything Italian without trying it first as I’ve had so [...]

Golan Heights Winery, Galilee, 2007 Yarden Mt. Hermon White Israel producers have been turning out cracking whites and solid reds for a number of years now. Golan Heights is one of my favorites. They make an excellent Gewürztraminer for $18. This kosher white is an intriguing blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, not your typical [...]

Remember “Bon Apetit,” the fine French restaurant in Tulsa that opened in 2000? Chef Phillipe Garnier earned critical praise and lots of dedicated fans with his authentic French cuisine. You’ll have a chance to sample his fine work at a special reservation-only dinner at The Canebrake, a fine dining restaurant and resort 45 miles east [...]

Take a drive into the beautiful Oklahoma country and enjoy wonderful cheeses and wines at the romantic Territory Cellars. The Cheese Wench, Chef Amanda Simcoe, brings CHEESE 101 to Territory Cellars. This exceptional presentation will present cheeses from around the world paired with Territory Cellars’ wines. Heather Violett, Winemaker from The Grape Junction, will be [...]

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 [...]