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As the mayor of this beautiful city and as 

a native Tulsan, I invite you to enjoy my 

hometown. Whether you’re just visiting or 

you already live here, there’s something for everyone. 

For over 29 years, Preview Magazine has been offering 

Tulsan’s and/or its visitors this comprehensive guide 

about everything from area restaurants to local 

attractions, events, tourist destinations, lifestyles, 

lodging and one-of-a-kind extraordinary shopping 

venues. 

No matter where you turn, Tulsa offers great 

restaurants—everything from barbecue to sushi— 

tons of unique shopping venues, world-class 

museums, and entertainment options that are second 

to none. 

Tulsa is well known for its art, music and culture. It 

is home to world-class ballet and opera, as well as the 

Gilcrease and Philbrook museums, where displays of 

Western art and Italian Renaissance will capture your 

heart and imagination. 

Downtown Tulsa is home to one of the finest 

collections of art deco architecture in the country, 

ranking with cities such as Miami and Chicago. Our 

iconic beacon, the BOK Center, is a major catalyst 

for drawing visitors and Tulsans alike for concerts, 

sporting events and more. ONEOK Field, home 

of our city’s baseball team—the Tulsa Drillers— 

has proven to be one of the major players in the 

revitalization of downtown along with the Philbrook 

Downtown and the Woody Guthrie Center. These 

new developments mesh well with already established 

entertainment venues such as Cain’s Ballroom, Brady 

Theater and the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. 

If you’re looking for outdoor activities, Tulsa offers 

plenty of exciting opportunities for outdoor fun 

and recreation. Take a stroll down the scenic paths 

winding along the Arkansas River and take in the 

beauty of our famed River Parks. If you’re looking 

for more of a wild time, then head over to “America’s 

Favorite Zoo” and tour the Tulsa Zoo, our city-owned 

gem that’s located at Mohawk Park. It’s truly a great 

experience for the whole family. 

I am pleased that you have chosen to call Tulsa your 

home, or if you’re just visiting, we sure hope you 

enjoyed your stay in our beautiful city. You can always 

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$91.80 in 48 Challenge | 6 

Happenings | 8 

Homefront | 38 

Downtown Locator | 47 

Tulsa Locator | 48 

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Sports Central | 50 

Get to Know | 56 

Pick Your Palate | 77 

Showtime | 88 

Sneak Peek | 92 

JANUARY 

contents 

FEATURES 

Mr. Right Now | 24 

The top-selling artist in music history, Garth 

Brooks is back with seven nearly sold-out 

shows at the BOK Center. 

Celebrating Theatrical Wonder | 30 

Montreal-based theater troupe Cirque du 

Soleil has “adapted” another impressive hit 

with Varekai that blends explosive acrobatics, 

colorful costumes and a new lease on life for 

the ill-fated Icarus. 

It’s Showtime | 34 

Billed as the nicest theater in the country by its 

visionary mogul Bill Warren, the 18-auditorium 

Broken Arrow megaplex will change your 

movie-watching experience with plenty of 

extras from heated seats and a laser projection 

system to fireplaces and art deco attention to 

detail. 

Staged Tradition | 44 

America’s longest-running play enters its 62nd 

season at the Tulsa Spotlight Theatre. The 

fabric tomatoes audience members receive to 

throw at villains are relatively new. 

The Heat is On | 50 

Listen to the engines roar, watch as the 

checkered flag flies and see who hoists the 

coveted Golden Driller trophy into the air 

during the 29th annual Chili Bowl Nationals. 

Bring on the Big Game | 52 

Don’t get flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct 

by missing out watching the Super Bowl at 

one of our local hangouts. When looking for 

a perfect place to kick it for kickoff, here are 

nine local options. 

Get to Know … Bar 46 | 56 

Raising the bar for downtown speakeasies, Bar 

46 never fails to showcase class by the glass 

and the perfect antibiotic to a hectic life. 

Hot to Trop | 58 

The Karnchanakphan family wanted to provide 

Tulsa with a restaurant that offered great 

tasting Asian fusion food, unique flavors and 

fresh ingredients. The Tropical is proof they 

succeeded. 

Hidden Gem | 62 

Improved service and awareness coupled 

with the implementation of refined cooking 

styles and a bevy of new and fresh ingredients 

has allowed Bill Tackett to greatly bolster 

the experience at Bluestone Steak House & 

Seafood in South Tulsa. 

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Drafting a Winner | 68 

South Tulsa’s Treys Bar and Grill combines 

sports, in-the-round bar seating, generous 

assortments of top-shelf grub and plenty of 

suds in one delightful mix that loves the city’s 

heritage. 

Treasures from the North | 72 

From chicken tikka masala and samosas to 

naan and baingan masala, chef Shifali Bhullar 

and Cumin add plenty of spice to traditional 

Indian cuisine. 

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the amount) in two days. And if they could find fun and free activities … bonus. 

The only catch was that they had to spend it at places, events or 

shops profiled in the December issue of Preview. 

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Heather Lamb and 

Nevada Titworth 

We decided for our first 

stop, we needed a trip 

back in time to a soda 

fountain. So we headed to 

Brownies. What better on 

a cold day than a good burger To top it off, we got homemade onion 

rings and fries. Thank goodness for the unlimited root beer (we think 

the best in town!). This was the perfect lunch stop, as we got in and 

out quickly. 

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Kimberly and 

Dwight Bock 

Spicy, hot, fresh 

ingredients with bold 

flavor at Lanna Thai. 

Yeah, that’s the ticket. 

Great break from real 

estate for lunch. 

Stop #2 

Royce Ellington 

Don’t overlook taking an evening in at Baker 

St. Pub for great food and a wonderful venue 

to relax or hold a meeting. Fantastic service 

in a cozy setting. You must make a visit to the 

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Texas Hippie Coalition 

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa) 

With a Southern rock-influenced brand of 

metal that incorporates punk, grunge and pure 

melodic hard rock into the blender, Texas Hippie 

Coalition at their best sound like Molly Hatchet 

and Charlie Daniels crossed with Pantera 

chasing after the rock ghost of Lynyrd Skynyrd, 

a music the band calls “red dirt metal,” and very 

much a product of gigging out of the Red River 

Valley territory on the Texas and Oklahoma state 

lines. 

Rock ‘n’ roll is all about cutting loose. It’s 

about throwing back a few drinks, raising your 

hands, banging your head and living out loud. 

Texas Hippie Coalition recently cooked up the 

soundtrack to a good time with their fourth 

full-length album, Ride On. Their countrified 

blues riffs simmer with metallic edge, while 

each chorus ignites a sing-a-long. The Texas 

quartet—Big Dad Ritch, John Exall, Cord Pool 

and Timmy Braun—have formally landed, and 

they brought the party with them, in more ways 

than one. 

Texas Hippie Coalition continue riding high after 

three critically acclaimed albums—Pride of 

Texas (2008), Rollin’ (2010) and Peacemaker 

(2012), which debuted in the top 20 of 

Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums Chart. They’ve 

left crowds drunk, disorderly and begging for 

more everywhere from Rock on the Range and 

Rocklahoma to the Rockstar Energy Mayhem 

Festival. 

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Once | Jan. 6 

August: Osage County | Jan. 8 

Garth Brooks | Jan. 9 

Kevin Nealon | Jan. 15 

ZZ Top | Jan. 16 

Varekai | Jan. 21 

Loretta Lynn | Jan. 29 

Dancing with the Stars | Jan. 31 

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WEDNESDAY 31 - NEW YEAR’S EVE 

FRIDAY 2 

SATURDAY 3 

Marc Rubben 

This international headliner mixes great stand up with outstanding ventriloquism. A class 

act, as seen in Accidentally Famous filmed live at the 2007 HBO Aspen Comedy Arts Festival. 

In his R-rated comedy club show, Marc combines his unique stand-up comedy with expert 

ventriloquism with the help of his outstanding cast of characters. 

WEDNESDAY 7 THURSDAY 8 FRIDAY 9 SATURDAY 10 

Vince Morris 

He speaks from the heart, giving him the most unique voice in comedy today. With his smooth 

charismatic style, Vince delivers passionate views on topics including ignorance, hip-hop, 

self-respect and being raised by a single father. His thought-provoking material challenges 

audiences to look at the negative images and stereotypes we accept in our everyday lives. 

WEDNESDAY 14 THURSDAY 15 FRIDAY 16 SATURDAY 17 

B.T. 

B.T. is the second-hardest working man in show business, perfecting his act at the top 

comedy clubs in the country. This drama school graduate was well-trained for the rigors of 

making people laugh and has been so successful that he has performed at the prestigious 

U.S. Comedy Arts Festival. B.T.'s physical performance style and charm landed him two 

performances on NBC's Friday Night Videos. 

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JANUARY HAPPENiNGS 

Jan. 1-3 

Tulsa Shootout 

Expo Square (Tulsa) 

This is one of the largest events for 

micro sprint racing in the country. 

Going into the 30th year of this 

prestigious event, many drivers 

dream of bringing home the Golden 

Driller. With the numbers of entries 

growing every year—a record of 

998 entries last year—it is certainly 

an event for every race fan and 

driver to experience. The five-day 

event encompasses eight different 

racing classes including winged 

and non-wing 600cc outlaw micros, 

A-Class 600cc micros, ASCS ECOtech 

midgets, restricted micros, 1200cc 

mini sprints, and the exciting junior 

sprint class for the kids (ages 6-12). 

You’ll see drivers from all over the 

country attending this event ranging 

from amateur to professional. 

Jan. 6-11 

Once 

Tulsa Performing Arts Center 

Winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Once is a truly original 

Broadway experience. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actors and musicians 

who play their own instruments onstage, it tells the story of a Dublin street 

musician who’s about to give up on his dream when a sensitive young woman 

takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. Emotionally captivating and 

theatrically breathtaking, Once is an unforgettable musical about going for your 

dreams and the power of music to connect us all. Based on the 2007 film starring 

Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, Once incorporates the music and lyrics the 

duo wrote and performed in the movie, including the Academy Award-winning 

song “Falling Slowly.” 

Jan. 1-18 

Winterfest 

Downtown Tulsa 

Experience the thrill of outdoor ice 

skating, see Oklahoma’s tallest 

outdoor Christmas tree, take a ride in 

a horse-drawn carriage, listen to live 

entertainment and browse beautiful 

holiday light displays. Surrounded by 

festive nutcrackers, twinkling lights 

and a 44-foot tree decked out with 

over 35,000 lights, the outdoor ice 

rink is located adjacent to the BOK 

Center. Free entertainment will be 

provided each Friday and Saturday at 

the ONEOK stage. 

Jan. 10 

The Runway Run 

Tulsa International Airport 

Compete in the Runway Run, and 

you’ll be among the first group 

to ever run along on the Tulsa 

International Airport runway. You’re 

sure to beat your best time on the flat 

runway surface, but don’t miss out on 

the planes parked along the race strip 

just for this special event. Individuals 

and families are welcome to compete 

in this event, whether you walk, run 

or push a stroller the whole way. 

Afterward, visit the Tulsa Air & Space 

Museum where you’ll receive free 

admission through 1 p.m. 

Jan. 10 

The Giver 


Tulsa Opera presents a production 

of composer Susan Kander’s The 

Giver, an opera for young people 

based on the bestselling novel by 

Lois Lowry. The Giver tells the story 

of a seemingly utopian society free 

from pain or strife, but also devoid 

of color and memory. When Jonas is 

selected to receive the community’s 

ancient memories, utopia is revealed 

as dystopia and his carefully ordered 

world begins to unravel. The Giver is 

performed by more than 30 members 

of Tulsa Youth Opera, along with Tulsa 

Opera studio artists and the Tulsa 

Opera Orchestra. Recommended for 

children 10 and over. 

Jan. 10 

Eagle Tour 

Sequoyah State Park (Hulbert) 

This eagle tour, which highlights 

the Fort Gibson and Hulbert area, 

begins with an overview of eagles 

at the nature center. This program 

is followed by an educational eagle 

video and a chance to meet the 

nature center’s live eagle. Enjoy 

doughnuts, coffee and hot chocolate 

before the caravan trip over to the 

Fort Gibson Dam to search for the 

bald eagles that winter in Oklahoma. 

Bring your binoculars and enjoy 

watching eagles soar over the lake 

and see them in their nesting areas. 

Along the way, other bird species 

can be seen, including loons and 

cormorants. 

Jan. 13-17 

Chili Bowl Nationals 


Held each year for nearly 30 years, 

these races attract approximately 

200 midget car drivers from across 

the globe. Four qualifying nights lead 

up to the championship on Saturday 

at noon. See cars zoom around the 

quarter-mile clay oval track and 

perform stunts that will keep you on 

the edge of your seat. 

Jan. 16 

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Dubbed by Esquire magazine as 

“the most influential foreign policy 

advisor of his generation,” Fareed 

Zakaria is known for his thoughtful 

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Jan. 8 

Parmalee 

Cain’s Ballroom 

Parmalee is a tight-knit Southern country-rock band consisting of brothers 

Matt Thomas and Scott Thomas, cousin Barry Knox, and childhood friend Josh 

McSwain, all of whom grew up together near Greenville, N.C. The brothers’ father 

had a local band, and by the time they were teenagers, they were a part of it, 

gigging as Jerry Thomas & the Thomas Brothers Band. When the elder Thomas 

retired from playing, the brothers and cousin continued as the Thomas Brothers 

Band, working the local bar circuit, where they often crossed paths with guitarist, 

keyboardist, and longtime friend McSwain. 

Rechristened Parmalee, the band meshed bluegrass, traditional country, Southern 

rock, and blues into a crisp, professional country-rock sound, spurred by solid 

songwriting and the fact that each member was a multi-instrumentalist. An EP, 

Daylight, appeared in 2002, followed by a full-length, Inside, in 2004. A second 

EP, Complicated, arrived in 2008. The band released a pair of singles, “Musta 

Had a Good Time” in 2012 and “Carolina” in 2013. Their fourth album, Feels Like 

Carolina, was released at the end of 2013. 

Country fans voted “Musta Had A Good Time,” No. 1 for four consecutive weeks 

on SiriusXM’s The Highway “Hot 30 LIVE” countdown and the song became a 

Top 40 hit on mainstream country radio. The fun-loving party anthem has been 

featured in national sporting event broadcasts from the PGA to MLB. 

Jan. 8-11 

August: Osage 

County 


A vanished father. A drugged-up, scathingly acidic mother. Three sisters harboring 

shady little secrets. When the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after 

Dad disappears, their Oklahoma family homestead explodes in a maelstrom of 

repressed truths and unsettling secrets. Written by Oklahoma-grown playwright 

Tracy Letts, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play unflinchingly—and 

uproariously—exposes the dark side of a Midwestern American family. 

analysis and ability to spot economic 

and political trends. He is the host 

of CNN’s Emmy-nominated Fareed 

Zakaria GPS, which has featured 

in-depth interviews with heads of 

state, including Barack Obama, King 

Abdullah II and Moammar Gadhafi. 

Zakaria’s stories and columns reach 

more than 25 million readers weekly. 

Known for his good humor and wit, 

Zakaria is a favorite guest on The 

Daily Show with Jon Stewart. 

Jan. 16 

Remodel and Landscape Show 

Cox Business Center (Tulsa) 

This comprehensive and 

expansive home show brings 

together homeowners and many 

of the most knowledgeable and 

experienced remodeling and 

building experts under one gigantic 

roof. From top quality exhibits, to 

informative seminars, to insightful 

demonstrations and more, you’ll 

discover thousands of smart, stylish 

and cost-effective ways to design 

or renovate your home including 

ideas on the latest in cabinetry and 

countertops, flooring, sunrooms 

and additions, basement finishing, 

waterproofing, smart home 

automation, and energy efficient 

windows, exterior products and 

more. You’ll also meet hundreds of 

local experts who will be on-hand to 

answer your questions, and provide 

you with special “insiders” advice 

to help you save money, time and 

stress. 

Jan. 17 

Simply Classical 


James Bagwell conducts the Tulsa 

Symphony in a performance of 

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 in F 

major and Mozart’s Requiem Mass 

in D minor, featuring Tulsa Oratorio 

Chorus. Bagwell, director of choruses 

for the Bard Music Festival and 

other prestigious events, was music 

director for Light Opera Oklahoma for 

many years. 

Jan. 17 

Soul Food Cook-Off 

Muskogee Civic Center 

Feast on mouthwatering soul food 

dishes such as sweet potato pie, 

collard greens, homemade yeast 

rolls, black-eyed peas and hot water 

cornbread. Browse through booths 

of soul food and taste the delectable 

creations of amazing area cooks. 

The cook-off features various cooks 

competing in different categories 

to create the most delicious soul 

food dish. Attendees will vote for 

their favorite and judges will award 

the grand prize. This family-friendly 

event is guaranteed to produce 

fond memories and plenty of full 

stomachs. 

Jan. 18 

Matuto 


Matuto is a Brazilian bluegrass 

band that merges the forró folkloric 

music of Brazil with the sounds of 

all-American bluegrass. 

Jan. 19 

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade 


This event grows every year and 

now includes hundreds of people 

with impressive displays of music 

and floats. The parade is organized 

by the Martin Luther King, Jr. 

Commemoration Society of Tulsa, 

which has been organizing ways to 

honor Dr. King since they formed in 

1979. This year’s theme is “Celebrate 

Change.” The parade begins at 

11 a.m. 

Jan. 20 

Junie B. Jones 


Outspoken, precocious, lovable 

Junie B. Jones stars in a colorful, 

funny, fast-paced musical about new 

friends, new glasses, sugar cookies, 

the annual kickball tournament, and 

other various first-grade angst-ridden 

situations. Follow her adventures as 

she writes down the story of her life 

in her top-secret personal Beeswax 

Journal. This new musical is based 

on four volumes in Barbara Park’s 

Junie B. Jones series of books.

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Jan. 9 

Clutch 


Clutch combines elements of funk, Led Zeppelin, and metal with vocals inspired 

by Faith No More. Formed in 1991 in Germantown, Md., the group built a local 

following through constant gigging, and after just one 7-inch single (“Passive 

Restraints”) Clutch was signed and released their debut LP, Transnational 

Speedway League (1993). A self-titled album appeared two years later and 

afforded Clutch some mainstream exposure. They jumped to a larger label for 

1998’s Elephant Riders, and many thought the group might join their sonic 

cousins Korn and Deftones in the alternative metal winner’s circle. That didn’t 

quite happen. But it didn’t matter, because a quality fan base continued to thrive 

for Clutch. 

Pure Rock Fury appeared in 2001, and the similarly uncompromising Blast Tyrant 

came three years later. The band followed up 2009’s Strange Cousins from the 

West with their 10 th album, Earth Rocker, in 2013. 

Jan. 15 

Kevin Nealon 

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Tulsa/Catoosa) 

A mainstay of Saturday Night Live from the mid-’80s to mid-’90s (having 

anchored Weekend Update and introduced characters like Mr. Subliminal) and 

a regular on the television show Weeds, Kevin Nealon got his start performing 

standup, even though he wouldn’t release his first comedy album until 2013. 

Born and raised in Bridgeport, Conn., Nealon joined SNL’s not ready for primetime 

players in the 1986 season. After his departure from the show in 1996, he played 

roles in Adam Sandler’s Little Nicky (2000) and David Spade’s Joe Dirt (2001), 

while 2005 saw him join the cast of the Showtime cable network’s Weeds, where 

he played the character Doug Wilson for 100-plus episodes. In 2013 Showtime 

aired his standup comedy special Whelmed...But Not Overly, which was released 

on album that same year. 

Jan. 23-25 

Green Country Home & Garden 

Show 


Head to the largest free home and 

garden show in Northeast Oklahoma 

and have fun looking through over 

150 vendors. Find your inspiration for 

your next project and get decorating 

ideas from the professionals. Look at 

products and services ranging from 

roofing and cookware to spas and 

windows. 

Jan. 24 

Rastrelli Cello Quartet 


A singularly unique ensemble, 

the Rastrelli Cello Quartet has 

been thrilling audiences with 

their renderings of non-traditional 

programming since 2002. With a 

mission to perform music “between 

the genres,” their widely varied 

programs comfortably mix works by 

Bach, Saint-Saens and Tchaikovsky 

with that of George Gershwin, Dave 

Brubeck, Leroy Anderson and The 

Beatles. 

Jan. 24 

Mad Dog Demolition Derby 

Claremore Expo Center 

Come see and hear one of the 

loudest events in Claremore full of 

crushed metal and smashed cars. 

Ned Dirt the racing clown will be at 

the derby; drivers will compete in 

figure eight racing on the Hornet car 

circle track. This event is fun for the 

whole family with a mini car derby 

kids will love and a full-size derby fit 

for adults. 

Jan. 25 

Anything Goes 

Performing Arts Center (Broken 

Arrow) 

All aboard for this saucy and splendid 

production of Anything Goes, 

winner of three 2011 Tony Awards 

including Best Musical Revival and 

Choreography. One of the greatest 

musicals in theater history, Cole 

Porter’s first-class musical comedy 

is sailing across the country. When 

the S.S. American heads out to sea, 

etiquette and convention get tossed 

out the portholes as two unlikely 

pairs set off on the course to true 

love proving that sometimes destiny 

needs a little help from a crew of 

singing sailors, an exotic disguise 

and some good old-fashioned 

blackmail. Peppering this timeless 

classic are some of musical theatre’s 

most memorable standards, including 

“I Get a Kick Out of You,” “You’re the 

Top,” and of course, “Anything Goes.” 

Jan. 29 

Shaping Sound 


Created by Emmy Award-nominated 

choreographers Travis Wall, Nick 

Lazzarini, Teddy Forance and Kyle 

Robinson, Shaping Sound is an 

electrifying mash-up of dance styles 

and musical genres brought fully to 

life on stage by a dynamic company 

of contemporary dancers. Introduced 

on the Oxygen Channel’s All the Right 

Moves, they went on to be featured 

artists on Dancing With The Stars 

and So You Think You Can Dance. 

Audiences of all ages will experience 

the exhilarating collaboration of these 

visual musicians whose explosive 

choreography, dynamic rhythm, 

speed and physical strength give 

shape and form to sound. 

Jan. 30 

David Gonzalez’s Sleeping Beauty 


Storyteller, musician, poet, actor 

and writer David Gonzalez combines 

rhymed verse, live music and largescale 

image projection to create a 

magical multimedia world in which 

a beautiful (and funky) princess is 

awakened by true love’s kiss.

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Jan. 16 

ZZ Top 


This sturdy American blues-rock trio from Texas consists of Billy Gibbons (guitar), 

Dusty Hill (bass), and Frank Beard (drums). They were formed in 1970 in and 

around Houston from rival bands the Moving Sidewalks (Gibbons) and American 

Blues (Hill and Beard). 

Their first two albums reflected the strong blues roots and Texas humor of the 

band. Their third album (Tres Hombres) gained them national attention with the 

hit “La Grange,” a signature riff tune to this day, based on John Lee Hooker’s 

“Boogie Chillen.” Their success continued unabated throughout the ‘70s, 

culminating with the year-and-a-half-long Worldwide Texas Tour. 

Exhausted from the overwhelming workload, they took a three-year break, then 

switched labels and returned to form with Deguello and El Loco, both harbingers 

of what was to come. By their next album, Eliminator, and its worldwide 

smash follow-up, Afterburner, they had successfully harnessed the potential of 

synthesizers to their patented grungy blues groove, giving their material a more 

contemporary edge while retaining their patented Texas style. 

Now sporting long beards, golf hats, and boiler suits, they met the emerging video 

age head-on, reducing their “message” to simple iconography. Becoming even 

more popular in the long run, they moved with the times while simultaneously 

bucking every trend that crossed their path. As genuine roots musicians, they 

have few peers. Gibbons is one of America’s finest blues guitarists working in 

the arena rock idiom—both influenced by the originators of the form and British 

blues-rock guitarists like Peter Green—while Hill and Beard provide the ultimate 

rhythm section support. 

One of the few rock ‘n’ roll group with its original members still aboard after four 

decades, ZZ Top plays music that is always instantly recognizable, eminently 

powerful, profoundly soulful, and 100 percent American in derivation. 

The Rick Rubin and Gibbons-produced La Futura, the band’s 15th studio album, 

and the group’s first new studio outing since 2003’s Mescalero, appeared in 

2012. 

Jan. 21-25 

Varekai 

BOK Center (Tulsa) 

A dormant volcano, a mystical forest and an ancient prophecy: The adventure 

of Icarus begins. Deep within a forest, at the summit of a volcano, exists an 

extraordinary world—a world where anything is possible. A world called Varekai. 

The word Varekai (pronounced ver·ay·’kie) means “wherever” in the Romany 

language of the gypsies, the universal wanderers. This production pays tribute 

to the nomadic soul, to the spirit and art of the circus tradition, and to those who 

quest with infinite passion along the path that leads to Varekai. 

This Cirque du Soleil production features a bunch of amazing, high-flying 

acrobatic creatures—including an especially enchanting femme fatale and 

inspiring guy on crutches—plus a jugglin’ fool and some show-biz-scoffing 

clowns (comically breaking from the “plot”). 

The stage works as an appropriate backdrop for a show filled with gravity– 

defying acts atop the canopy. In one segment two male performers, looking more 

like Samoan warriors in their black body–suit type costumes, fly high above the 

stage only attached by their wrist straps. Their act is mesmerizing as their bodies 

look like mirror images of one another. They move completely in sync for much 

of their routine. Another aerial act is performed as a woman shimmering in white 

and gold dazzles the crowd as she swings back and forth holding onto a hoop 

suspended high in the air. 

Like a typical Cirque du Soleil show, Varekai delivers a spectacular performance 

filled with beautiful, vibrant costumes, entertaining clown acts and mind–blowing 

dangerous performances. But make no mistake, Varekai is anything but typical. 

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Jan. 29 

Loretta Lynn 


Loretta Lynn is one of the classic country singers. During the ‘60s and ‘70s, she 

ruled the charts, racking up over 70 hits as a solo artist and a duet partner. Lynn 

helped forge the way for strong, independent women in country music. 

Jan. 28 

Railroad Earth 


Railroad Earth emerged from the breakup of one of New Jersey’s most popular 

bands, From Good Homes, in early 2001. Later that year, with appearances at 

some of the major summer festivals on the bluegrass circuit under their belt— 

including the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, and High 

Sierra Music Festival—Railroad Earth showed that their music could go well 

beyond the realm of traditional bluegrass to incorporate folk, Celtic, jazz, and 

rock music. Todd Sheaffer, the group’s main songwriter and former lead singer of 

From Good Homes, stood at the forefront of the group’s vision, and Railroad Earth 

began releasing albums within six months of the band’s formation. 

As told by her song (and movie and book), Loretta Lynn is a coal miner’s 

daughter, born in Butcher Hollow, Ky., in 1932. As a child, she sang in church and 

a variety of local concerts. In January 1949, she married Oliver “Mooney” Lynn 

when she was 13 years old. 

After a decade of motherhood, Lynn began performing her own songs in local 

clubs, releasing her debut single “I’m a Honky Tonk Girl” in 1960. The honky 

tonk ballad became a hit thanks to the insistent, independent promotion of Lynn 

and her husband. The pair would drive from one radio station to the next, getting 

the DJs to play her single, and sent out thousands of copies to stations. All of 

the effort paid off—the single reached No. 14 on the charts and attracted the 

attention of the Wilburn Brothers. The Wilburns hired Lynn to tour with them in 

1960 and advised her to relocate to Nashville. She followed their advice and 

moved to the city in late 1960. After she arrived in Nashville, she signed with 

Decca Records. 

Lynn released her first Decca single, “Success,” in 1962 and it went straight 

to No. 6, beginning a string of top 10 singles that would run to the end of the 

decade and throughout the next. She was a hard honky tonk singer for the first 

half of the ‘60s, and rarely strayed from the genre. Although she still worked 

within the confines of honky tonk in the latter half of the decade, her sound 

became more personal, varied, and ambitious, particularly lyrically. Beginning 

with 1966’s “You Ain’t Woman Enough,” Lynn began writing songs that had a 

feminist viewpoint, which was unheard of in country music. Her lyrical stance 

became more autobiographical and realistic as time wore on, highlighted by such 

hits as “Your Squaw Is on the Warpath,” “Woman of the World (Leave My World 

Alone),” and a tune about birth control called “The Pill”. 

Between 1966-70, Lynn racked up 13 top 10 hits, including four No. 1 

hits—”Don’t Come Home a Drinkin’,” “Fist City,” “Woman of the World,” and the 

autobiographical “Coal Miner’s Daughter”. In 1971, she began a professional 

partnership with Conway Twitty. As a duo, Lynn and Twitty had five consecutive 

No. 1 hits between 1971-75—”After the Fire Is Gone,” “Lead Me On,” “Louisiana 

Woman, Mississippi Man,” “As Soon as I Hang Up the Phone” and “Feelins’”. The 

hit streak kick-started what would become one of the most successful duos of 

country history. 

Lynn published her autobiography, Coal Miner’s Daughter, in the mid-’70s. 

In 1980, the book was adapted for the screen, with Sissy Spacek as Loretta. 

The film was one of the most critically acclaimed and successful films of the 

year, and Spacek would win the Academy Award for her performance. All of 

the attention surrounding the movie made Lynn a household name with the 

American mainstream. Although she continued to be a popular concert attraction 

throughout the ‘80s, she wasn’t able to continue her domination of the country 

charts. “I Lie,” her last top 10 single, arrived in early 1982, while her last top 40 

single, “Heart Don’t Do This to Me,” was in 1985. 

In light of her declining record sales, Lynn backed away from recording frequently 

during the late ‘80s and ‘90s, concentrating on performing instead. 

In 2004, Lynn teamed up with White Stripes guitarist Jack White and released 

Van Lear Rose, which was met with both surprise and awe. The album quickly 

became popular and Lynn embarked on tour to support it. Van Lear Rose won two 

Grammy Awards, including best country album in 2005. 

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Jan. 31 

High School Hoops Showcase 

BOK Center (Tulsa) 

The annual event features 16 of the 

best high school teams from the 

Tulsa Metro area playing in a total 

of eight games—four boys and 

four girls games—all in one day in 

downtown Tulsa. 

Jan. 31 

Taste of Tulsa 


In addition to enjoying foods from 

Tulsa restaurants, guests will enjoy 

silent and live auctions, a wine pull 

and live music and dancing. All 

proceeds from the event directly fund 

Big Brothers and Sisters mission to 

provide children facing adversity with 

strong and enduring, professionally 

supported one-to-one relationships 

that change their lives for the better. 

Individual tickets are $250. Couples 

tickets are $500. Cocktail attire, 

black tie optional. 

Jan. 30 

Kongos 


Globe-trotting alt-rock outfit Kongos formed in 2007 around the talents of siblings 

Dylan, Daniel, Jesse, and Johnny Kongos. They are the sons of popular South 

African singer/songwriter John Kongos, who scored a top 10 single in 1971 with 

“He’s Gonna Step on You Again,” which served as the basis for the 1990 Happy 

Mondays’ hit “Step On.” Based out of Phoenix, Ariz., and sharing influences as 

diverse as Wire, Coldplay, Tinariwen, Dire Straits, The Prodigy, and Miles Davis, 

the quartet specializes in driving arena-ready alt-rock in the vein of Muse, The 

Boxer Rebellion, and Kings of Leon that’s infused with the polyrhythmic cadences 

of their South African upbringing. They released their eponymous debut album in 

2007, followed by Lunatic in 2012. 

For 40 years, Richard Bohm’s studio has engaged, 

inspired and enriched thousands of lives. 

Tulsa Stained Glass 

Armed with a vision, a signature talent and a burning desire to bring the beauty 

of art to his community, entrepreneur Richard Bohm opened the doors to Tulsa 

Stained Glass Company at the corner of 41st and Memorial in 1975. Now 

celebrating its 40th anniversary, TSG has expanded over the decades from a 

small glass shop to Tulsa’s premier design studio and workshop for custom art 

glass for home, church and business. The store offers art classes for all ages, 

groups and interests, custom glass art design and stained glass repair services. 

TSG also offers ceramics and painting classes. 

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Jan. 31 

Dancing with 

the Stars 

Brady Theater (Tulsa) 

The all-new Dancing with the Stars: Live! tour features a cast of the television 

show’s most popular competitors, treating audiences to exciting and romantic 

performances. Dancing with the Stars dancers will choreograph never-beforeseen 

numbers and re-create some of the show’s most memorable moments. As 

announced on the show, Mark Ballas, Witney Carson, Kym Johnson, Keo Motsepe 

and Sasha Farber are among the dancers scheduled to perform. 

January 2015 

Life celebrations are the cornerstone of TSG. As their reputation grew, the studio 

became a popular destination for birthdays, anniversaries, retirement, holiday 

and special occasion gift-making gatherings by individuals, church groups and 

corporations. 

“Being surrounded by so much beauty every day, it became something I just took 

for granted,” says Bohm, who was born and raised in Hawaii. “I was actually 

numbed by it. We all need to realize that life does have an expiration date, and 

we need to appreciate life’s beauty every day we can, and not wait for a tragedy 

to be our wake-up call.” 

While TSG has built an impressive list of corporate clients over the years, Bohm 

loves to share stories about what TSG has done to make a difference in the lives 

of individual people. From a retired executive who later designed kaleidoscopes 

he used in community fundraisers, to students who made art their life work after 

taking classes, to teachers who raised money to fund art rooms at their schools 

through projects done at the studio, TSG has engaged, inspired and enriched 

many lives. 

And TSG continues to make a difference with innovative new programs. One 

of their newest is the Art Ring, a computer game customers can play at home, 

during which they learn and have fun creating their own ring design that they can 

later bring into the studio to build. In addition, TSG’s Art Smart Challenge contests 

are growing, both in participation and excellence of submissions, and have 

encouraged and developed many young imaginations. -- Rita Brumm


Mr. Right Now 

The top-selling artist 

in music history, Garth 

Brooks is back with 

seven shows at the 

BOK Center. 

Having laid relatively low since 2001, when 

he announced that he would devote himself 

to raising his three daughters until all 

were college-ready, at 52 years old Brooks 

is reengaging the music world with the 

enthusiastic energy and maverick sensibility that 

made him one of the biggest pop music stars of the 

1990s. With a relatable stage persona, boundless 

energy and a classic catalog of country hits that were 

some of the first in the genre to hit pop pay dirt, these 

new shows carry high expectations considering he 

sold just over 110,000 tickets in a few hours. 

Based on tour reviews so far, this cowboy has once 

again delivered with shows that have fans on their feet 

stomping, dancing, singing and sometimes crying for 

a little over two hours. 

Garth Brooks is a pivotal figure in the history of 

country music, no matter how much some country 

purists would like to deny it. With his commercially 

savvy fusion of post-Merle Haggard country, honkytonk, 

post-folk-rock sensitive singer/songwriter 

sensibilities, and ‘70s arena rock dramatics, Brooks 

brought country music to a new audience in the 

‘90s—namely, a mass audience. 

Before Brooks, it was inconceivable for a country 

artist to go multi-platinum. He shattered that barrier 

in 1991, when his second album, No Fences, began its 

chart domination, and its follow-up, Ropin’ the Wind, 

became the first country album to debut at the top 

of the pop charts. No Fences would eventually sell a 

record-shattering 13 million copies. 

After Brooks, country music had successfully carved 

a permanent place for itself on the pop charts. In the 

process, it lost a lot of the traditionalism that had 

always been its hallmark, but that is precisely why 

Brooks is important. 

While attending Oklahoma State University on a 

partial athletic scholarship, Brooks began singing in 

local clubs. After graduating in 1984, Brooks decided 

to try to forge a career as a country singer and in 1985 

traveled to Nashville with hopes of being discovered 

by a record label. Just 23 hours after arriving in 

Nashville, he returned to Oklahoma, frustrated with 

the industry, his prospects and his naïve dreams. 

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January 2015

Returning to Nashville in 1987, Brooks began making connections 

with various songwriters and producers, and sang on a lot of 

songwriter’s demo tapes. Although he had made several connections 

within the industry and had a powerful management team, every label 

in town was refusing to sign him. In 1988, he received his break and 

recorded his first album with producer Allen Reynolds. The album 

was an instant success, with its first single, “Much Too Young (To Feel 

This Damn Old),” climbing into the country top 10. Brooks’ debut 

was a success, crossing over into the pop album charts, but it was 

overshadowed by the blockbuster appeal of Clint Black, as well as other 

similar new male vocalists like Travis Tritt and Alan Jackson. Within a 

year, Brooks would tower above them all with his surprise, widespread 

success. 

He had three other hit singles—”If Tomorrow Never Comes,” “Not 

Counting You,” and “The Dance”—but it was No Fences that established 

him as a superstar. No Fences was released in the fall of 1990, preceded 

by the massive hit single “Friends in Low Places.” No Fences spent 23 

weeks at the top of the country charts and sold 700,000 copies within 

the first 10 days of its release. Throughout 1990-91, Brooks had a string 

of number one country hits from the album, including “Unanswered 

Prayers,” “Two of a Kind, Workin’ on a Full House,” and “The Thunder 

Rolls.” By 1993, No Fences had sold over 10 million copies. 

Not only did his record sales break all the accepted country 

conventions, but so did his concerts. By the end of 1990, he was 

selling out stadiums within minutes and was putting on stadium-sized 

shows, patterned after ‘70s rock extravaganzas. Brooks used a cordless, 

headset microphone so he could run around his large stage. He had an 

elaborate light show, explosions, and even a harness so he could swing 

out above the crowd and sing to them. It was the first time any country 

artist had incorporated such rock ‘n’ roll techniques into stage shows. 

Ropin’ the Wind, Brooks’ third album, was released in 1991 and became 

the first country record to debut at the top of the pop charts. Ropin’ the 

Wind matched the success of No Fences, selling over 10 million copies 

within its first two years of release and spawning the No. 1 hit singles 

“Shameless,” “What She’s Doing Now,” and “The River.” 

By the end of 1991, Brooks had become a genuine popular music 

phenomenon and there were no signs of his momentum slowing down. 

Naturally, a backlash began to develop in the fall of 1992, beginning 

For the RecordDig into the deep catalog of the maverick who released his ninth 

studio album, Man Against Machine, that stays true to the quality and 

tone of his past work. 

Garth Brooks 

1989 

Brooks’ fusion of rock 

‘n’ roll and traditional 

country genres was fully 

formed, as was his gift 

for extended metaphors 

on his debut album. One 

listen to his signature song 

and breakthrough hit, “The 

Dance,” proved that, which 

is why he broke away 

from the hat acts that he 

was initially grouped with. 

Brooks stuck with neotraditional 

country on about 

half of the tracks. He sang 

traditional country quite 

well—”Not Counting You” 

is a particularly effective 

honky-tonk number, but 

what made the album an 

exciting debut were songs 

like the genre-bending 

ballads “The Dance” and “If 

Tomorrow Never Comes.” 

No Fences 

1990 

No Fences, followed 

the same pattern as his 

debut, but was a more 

assured and risky record. 

Brooks still performed 

neo-traditional country, 

such as the honky-tonk hit 

“Friends in Low Places,” but 

he twisted it around with 

clever pop hooks. Brooks 

offered the same mix as 

any other traditional country 

performer—ballads, honkytonk, 

and the occasional 

kick ‘em-up rhythm tune— 

but he found off-the-wall 

ingredients to put in it, such 

as ‘’The Thunder Rolls.’’ He 

also had a feel for whitetrash 

anthems, like ‘’Friends 

in Low Places,’’ in which 

a likable clod declared, 

‘’Blame it all on my roots/I 

showed up in boots/And 

ruined your black tie affair.’’ 

RoPin’ the Wind 

1991 

With Ropin’ the Wind, 

Brooks began to make 

his ‘70s rock influences 

more explicit. Naturally, 

that was most notable 

in his reworking of Billy 

Joel’s “Shameless,” which 

he transformed from a 

rock power ballad into 

contemporary country. But 

that influence was also 

evident on ambitious epics 

like “The River” and even 

honky-tonk ravers of “Papa 

Loved Mama” and “Rodeo.” 

Some might say that those 

rock influences are what 

made Brooks a crossover 

success, but he wouldn’t 

have been as successful if 

he didn’t have a tangible 

country foundation to his 

music. 

The Chase 

1992 

The Chase was Brooks’ 

most ambitious and 

personal album. Not 

coincidentally, it was one of 

his least popular releases. 

But in its own way, The 

Chase was more rewarding 

and deeper than Ropin’ the 

Wind. That was partially due 

to Brooks’ naked ambition; 

not only did he record 

“We Shall Be Free” with a 

gospel choir, but he tackled 

deeper social and personal 

issues than he had before. 

However, the true key to 

the album was Brooks’ 

conviction; even when his 

musical experiments didn’t 

quite work, it was easy 

to admire and respect his 

ambition. 

In Pieces 

1993 

Brooks toned down his 

experimental eclecticism 

on In Pieces alternating 

between heavily rockinfluenced 

numbers, 

dramatic ballads and 

revamped honky-tonk. In 

Pieces appealed to the 

audience that found The 

Chase overly serious. 

That doesn’t mean Brooks 

abandoned his desire to 

bend the rules—he just 

masked his more ambitious 

material with crowdpleasing 

up-tempo numbers 

like “American Honky-Tonk 

Bar Association” and “Ain’t 

Going Down (‘Til the Sun 

Comes Up).” In Pieces was 

an album that was made 

for the fans, and it shows. 

It is one of Brooks’ most 

energetic and exciting 

collections. 


with the release of “We Shall Be Free,” the first single from his fourth 

album. Featuring a strong gospel underpinning, the single stalled on 

the charts and many radio stations refused to play it. It was indicative 

of the eclectic nature of his forthcoming album, The Chase, which 

pushed the boundaries of contemporary country. The Chase debuted at 

No. 1 upon its October 1992 release and by the end of the year, it sold 

over five million copies. Nevertheless, that number was half the size of 

the figures for his two previous albums and there was speculation in 

the media that Brooks’ career had already peaked. 

Fresh Horses 

1995 

Brooks positioned himself 

for a new direction with 

Fresh Horses. Throughout 

the album, he swung back 

and forth between country 

and rock. Brooks reworked 

Aerosmith’s “The Fever” into 

a rowdy rodeo countryrocker. 

‘’Ireland,’’ a powerful, 

poetic song about an Irish 

soldier in battle, which 

might seem like a top-heavy 

anachronism succeeded 

with its wonderful synthesis 

of shiny ‘90s production 

and ancient instrumental 

touches (a hurdy-gurdy). 

This album was more 

good fun than great music, 

but even at its thinnest, 

Brooks’ inventive risk-taking 

continued to set him apart 

from his paint-by-numbers 

competition. 

Sevens 

1997 

Sevens had Brooks 

retreating to traditional 

country territory and 

establishing a new, folky 

country-pop direction. The 

record was ballyhooed as 

Brooks’ return to traditional 

roots, but with the exception 

of the first single, the 

charming Western-swing 

‘’Longneck Bottle,’’ it 

was more like a hybrid 

of folk-country-pop that 

occasionally (as on the hit 

duet with Trisha Yearwood, 

‘’In Another’s Eyes’’) 

straddled the MOR divide. 

The songs had a smooth 

country feel with some rock 

characteristics mixed in as 

well. 

Scarecrow 

2001 

Scarecrow was his 

strongest album since 

he delved into crossover 

with Fresh Horses. Sure, 

there was still a healthy 

dose of pop—America’s 

fine Californian folk-rock 

“Don’t Cross the River,” 

for instance—but this was 

a clean, spare record that 

never overplayed its hand 

and showcased Brooks’ 

talent for synthesizing 

popular music styles 

particularly well. He 

returned to his strengths 

with boozy barroom ravers 

like the deliriously good 

George Jones duet “Beer 

Run” or the preponderance 

of dramatic, portentous 

ballads like “The Storm.” 

Sensing that he was in danger of losing his core audience, Brooks 

returned to straight country with 1993’s In Pieces. The album was 

critically acclaimed and sold several million copies, though it was clear 

that Brooks would not reach the stratospheric commercial heights of 

No Fences and Ropin’ the Wind again. Even so, he remained one of the 

most successful artists in popular music, one of the few guaranteed 

to sell millions of records with each new album, as well as sell out 

concerts around the world. 

The Hits, which was only available for a year, was released in the fall 

of 1994 and would eventually sell over eight million albums. Brooks 

released Fresh Horses, his first album of new material in two years, in 

November 1995; within six months of its release, it had sold over three 

million copies. Despite its promising start, Fresh Horses plateaued 

quickly, topping out at quadruple platinum—a healthy number for any 

artist, but a little disappointing considering Brooks’ superstar status. 

Brooks decided to push his seventh album, appropriately titled Sevens, 

very hard to confirm his superstar status. Originally, it was scheduled 

to be released in August 1997, when he would promote it with a huge 

concert in Central Park. Plans went awry when Capitol experienced a 

huge management shakeup, leaving many of his contacts at the label 

out in the cold. Upset at the new management, Brooks held back the 

release of Sevens until he received commitment for a major marketing 

push for the album. He went ahead and performed the Central Park 

concert, which received major coverage in the media. On the strength 

of the concert, Capitol acquiesced to Brooks’ demands, and Sevens was 

released in November 1997. Sevens catapulted to No. 1 upon its release 

and quickly went multi-platinum over the holiday season. 

The following spring, Brooks pulled his first six albums out of print 

and issued The Limited Series, a box set that contained all six records 

plus bonus tracks. Once all two million copies of The Limited Series 

were sold, the individual albums would remain out of print until their 

Man Against 

Machine | 2014 

His first record in 13 years, 

Brooks never denies the 

passing years anywhere 

on Man Against Machine. 

From its beefy arena 

rock arrangements to its 

preponderance of power 

ballads, this is an album 

constructed from remnants 

of the golden age of the 

diamond album, a crossdemographical 

blockbuster 

that’s now a bit of accidental 

narrowcasting. This is for 

audiences who wish they 

made country records like 

they used to. Brooks proudly 

doesn’t deviate from any of 

his trademarks. There are no 

surprises, but that’s what’s 

welcome about Man Against 

Machine. 

ARTH 

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January 2015

10 th anniversary, when they would be released only on DVD audio. The 

Double Live set followed in late 1998, and its sales were brisk but not 

quite as heavy as projected. 

Brooks kept a low profile through most of 2000, as the disastrous 

marketplace showing of the Chris Gaines album scuttled plans for The 

Lamb, which was shelved. His personal life was also in turmoil, as he 

and his wife announced that they were divorcing in October 2000. By 

the time the divorce was finalized the following year, Brooks was on 

his way to retirement, choosing to retreat from music and concentrate 

on fatherhood. He announced that his next album, Scarecrow, would 

be his last and it was released to appropriate fanfare that November, 

debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard pop and country charts, but failing 

to generate a hit single bigger than “Wrapped up in You,” which peaked 

at No. 5. 

After the release of Scarecrow, Brooks eased into retirement, spending 

the next few years quietly and not resurfacing in the public eye until 

he had a busy 2006. Toward the end of that year, he married country 

singer Trisha Yearwood, but prior to that, he struck a deal with Wal- 

Mart to become the exclusive retailer for his back catalog. The first 

release under this deal was a new box set called The Limited Series 

that collected all the albums he released after his first box set called 

The Limited Series. This second Limited Series was released in time for 

the holiday season of 2005 and also included a new disc of outtakes 

called The Lost Sessions, which was later released as an individual disc 

in 2006. The Lost Sessions featured a duet with Yearwood called “Love 

Will Always Win,” which climbed to 23 on the country charts in 2006, 

a modest placing that was nevertheless his biggest hit since “Wrapped 

up in You.” 

During the next eight years, Brooks continued to perform sporadically, 

including a run of weekends on the Las Vegas Strip, but did not record 

any new material, announcing that he would only return once his 

youngest daughter had gone to college. 

In 2014 Brooks announced that he had signed to Sony Music Nashville 

and would be releasing his ninth studio album in November, with 

another to follow in 2015. Man Against Machine was preceded by the 

rock-tinged single “People Loving People” and coincided with the 

release of Brooks’ back catalog on digital for the first time, exclusively 

through his own store GhostTunes. 

He returns to artistic landscape that is both familiar and not. Many of 

the artists he came up with are no longer hit-makers, replaced by new 

generation artists like Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan. 

But regardless of who takes the mantle as the next “it” act, the fact 

remains that Brooks changed country music. He also benefited from 

a career that started in the dawn of the CD album era, and he bowed 

out soon after it gave way to the digital music revolution. Between 

1989 and 2013, he sold nearly 135 million albums worldwide, an 

achievement that will likely never be replicated. 

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The Faves 

Sure Garth Brooks is an “album guy” refusing to sell his music by 

the song, but we wanted to know which tracks got fans’ broken 

hearts pumping or the party hopping when they were in low places. 

Vicki Litchfield 

“Two Pina Coladas” (1998) 

The only thing that would make this better would be four Pina 

Coladas—two for each hand. 

“The Thunder Rolls” (1991) 

We’ve all been hailed on at least once in life. 

Terri Haggard 

“Shameless” (1991) 

So sexy, so fun and so naughty. I just smile when I hear it. 

“What She’s Doing Now” (1991) 

It begs the question do exes care what she’s doing now I’d 

like to think so. 

Stephanie McCugh 

“To Make You Feel My Love” (1998) 

Such a romantic song, probably one of my favorite love songs 

by Brooks. Just a simple message about the lengths a man 

will go to for his love. 

“The Dance” (1990) 

Growing up we had a VHS tape with a few of the music videos 

on it and this was one of them. I loved the home movies that 

were used of John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., Lane 

Frost and others. A good remember of what’s important in life. 

“Cowboy Bill” (1989) 

Growing up in my very small rural town, our high school math 

teacher would come around to the elementary classes and 

read Hank the Cowdog books and then sing songs with his 

guitar. He played this song once and he always had to play it 

after that. We were still asking him to play it for us as seniors 

in high school. He sings it differently each time too. 

Janet Gunzenheiser 

“Friends in Low Places” (1990) 

My husband and I love this song because it’s so much fun 

to sing along. When you’re somewhere with a big group 

of friends and this song comes on, everyone starts to sing 

because we know every word by heart. 

“Rodeo” (1991) 

I love the story about a cowboy who is obsessed with 

competing in rodeos. Anyone who has been passionate about 

competing in anything can relate to it. I can’t wait to hear it in 

concert and sing along to every word. 

Danielle Hostutler 

“Papa Loved Mama” (1992) 

I really like the tempo of this song. The words are funny and 

real; maybe a little dramatic, but who doesn’t love a good 

drama every now and then. 

“Two of a Kind, Workin’ on a Full House” (1991) 

This is going to sound a little goofy, but I love the twang in 

this song, mainly because I like singing it. Plus, it’s a cute love 

song and reminds me a little of my life. Good one to sing along 

with. 

“Shameless” (1991) 

Who doesn’t love this song Especially if you’re a woman, 

right 

“Unanswered Prayers” (1990) 

This one is probably my favorite song of Garth’s. I remember 

hearing this in my younger years thinking how I had prayed 

for certain outcomes and situations that didn’t go the way I 

wanted and feeling defeated and sad. This song reminded 

me that those unanswered prayers led me to an even better 

outcome that I didn’t know was possible. God knows best and 

will always have the better solution. You just have to trust in Him. 

Jessica Shepherd 

“The Change” (1996) 

I was sitting in the little cafe between classes at college when 

this video came on the television. The song and the video 

broke my heart. I had heard the song before, but seeing it with 

the images of the Oklahoma City bombing was overwhelming. 

It’s been my favorite song since. I love the message. 

“Ain’t Goin’ Down (‘Til the Sun Comes Up)” (1993) 

This song is so fun. Garth Brooks literally ran the stage like a 

crazy man when he sang this at the 1997 concert I went to at 

Driller Stadium. His energy was fantastic. My friend, Jamie and 

I were lucky enough to be pulled down to the front row for this 

concert. It was the first concert I had ever been to and nothing 

since has ever compared. When I hear this song, it takes me 

back to that night. 

“Belleau Wood” (1997) 

I love a song with a story. A Christmas battle where both the 

Germans and the U.S. Marines stop fighting and begin sing 

‘Silent Night’ during World War I. Of course it’s a fictional story. 

The battle of Belleau Wood actually took place in June, but 

who wouldn’t love to “live to see us find a better way” 

“Lost in You” (1999) 

The Chris Gains thing was different but there are some really 

good songs on that album. I love this song because it shows 

Garth’s ability to step out of the cowboy boots and shake 

things up a bit. 

Christia SIMMONS 

“The Dance” (1990) 

This song has always been one of those songs that never 

fails to draw a tear from my eye. It’s got so much passion 

and meaning behind it. “The Dance “to me is about never 

regretting the choices you made because without your 

mistakes, you may have never experienced some of the most 

beautiful moments in your life. 

“Standing Outside the Fire” (1993) 

If you’ve never seen the video to this song, I’d suggest 

watching it. To me, this song does exactly what Garth and 

co-writer Jenny Yates intended for it to do. Inspire. You will 

never reach your full potential or succeed in much of anything 

as long as you stay on the sidelines or in other words, “stand 

outside the fire.” 

“To Make You Feel My Love” (1998) 

This song is one of my mother’s favorite Garth songs. I 

absolutely love it because it always makes me think of my 

mom and dad who have been married for over 30 years 

now. Their love is so beautiful and inspirational. They eloped 

when they were fresh out of high school and never had a real 

wedding and certainly didn’t get their “first dance.” So at 

my wedding, after my father/daughter dance, I surprised my 

parents with a “first dance” of their own to this song. 

“Callin’ Baton Rouge” (1994) 

When I was a young kid and this song came out, singing 

even semi fast and getting all the words right was a huge 

accomplishment. But I totally nailed it! I still get excited when 

I hear the song come on and turn it way up just in case I 

happen to lose the words. 

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Theatrical 

Wonder 

Montreal-based theater troupe Cirque du Soleil has “adapted” another 

impressive hit with Varekai that blends explosive acrobatics, colorful 

costumes and a new lease on life for the ill-fated Icarus. By Gena Pollack 

A 

dormant volcano, a magical 

forest, and an extraordinary 

world … it is anything but an 

ordinary circus. It is Varekai. 

Varekai is a Cirque du Soleil touring production 

that premiered in Montréal in April 2002. Its title 

means “wherever” in the Romani language. Directed 

by Dominic Champagne, this production pays an 

acrobatic tribute to the nomadic soul. 

The show picks up where the myth of Icarus leaves 

off: reimagining what happened to Icarus after he flew 

too close to the sun and fell from the sky. The story of 

Varekai is one of Icarus’ adaptability. At first shocked 

by his landing in a lush forest full of exotic creatures, 

Icarus becomes propelled by curiosity and captivated 

by his encounters. 

“In my mind, Icarus falls into this mystical forest, 

and is truly just welcomed by these creatures. There 

You go see a show 

to step away from 

day-to-day reality. 

Varekai takes 

you on a journey 

through peaks and 

valleys of emotion. 

You laugh. You 

tear up. Let your 

mind open up and 

drift away. 

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January 2015

is this sense of celebration. They expect something 

to fall from the sky every once in a while, but Icarus 

does not. He is in this new environment; he falls in 

love, and the female character [The Betrothed] allows 

him to let go of his past and embrace the unknown,” 

explains Paris-born and ballet-trained Fabrice 

Lemire, who serves as the artistic director for the 

production. 

Lemire describes Varekai as a strong metaphor for the 

ability of any of us to adapt. 

“When you move anywhere new, how do you adapt 

You have your roots, your way of living, your family, 

your culture, your education,” he says. “Then you try 

to fit into a new environment and society—how do 

you embrace it How do you find your niche” 

Lemire goes on to relate the story to children leaving 

the family cocoon. How do you let them go How do 

you know they will be ok 

This adaptability is exactly what Champagne is trying 

to express—and the audience will see that. 

Just like Icarus has to adapt to the enchanting world 

of Varekai, so too did the cast and crew have to 

adapt the performance from a tent to a massive 

arena. When it was time to transfer the show to an 

arena nearly three years ago, Cirque brought on 

Lemire. How do they adapt How do they make the 

performers understand The company knew of his 

artistry: his artistic eye and artistic mind that can 

easily create. 

Varekai needed to be changed in a way to fit a bigger 

demographic in order to reach a new audience: 

massive adjustments in sound, lighting, staging. Some 

scenes needed to be cut because they didn’t read well 

in an arena. In film, you can zoom in or blur things 

to add emphasis or detract importance. That’s not the 

case on stage. Instead, you may have to try to change 

the movement around a character or keep others 

static, or you use lighting. 


Varekai 

“You have to respect the concept of the creator. I just 

took on someone’s project and molded it. I had to take 

into consideration an aging show. It’s so important to 

maintain Varekai after 12 years, but you have to look at 

what can influence it today,” says Lemire. 

There are plenty of new adaptations to Varekai, most 

of which the audience never notices. 

“The band was too far back for my taste,” Lemire 

says. Since proximity to the audience was lost in the 

transfer, Lemire decided to move them within the 

forest, as it’s a great way to remind the audience that 

they’re watching a live show with live music. There’s 

also a very new and exciting device called Black Track 

that has a sensor on an artist so the light can follow 

them. When a performer flies across the floor and 

another on the trapeze, there is a network of about six 

other people behind the artist making it happen. They 

are keeping an eye on cables; there is an automation 

programmer inside of the house on a headset who 

picks up everything, cued by the general stage 

manager watching from the front. Varekai is a huge 

team effort. Once you realize that there is a huge line 

of communication that begins before the show and 

continues throughout the performance, you will look 

at the acts differently. 

The show is constantly evolving. It’s not like a piece in 

a museum where everyone goes to look at it because 

it captures a time and piece of history. A live piece has 

the ability to evolve through the generations, and it 

is so important for the longevity of a show. You have 

to adapt to make it interesting for the audience of 

tomorrow. 

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January 2015

What exactly has Lemire brought to the show Anyone 

who knows his background working with operas and 

movies can see his touch on projects. Much of his 

role, however, is behind the curtain. He is a people 

director—he works and collaborates with the cast. 

“I will make a final decision, but I love collaboration 

on all levels, and I love pushing the limits of my 

performers,” he says. “There is nothing like getting 

them out of their comfort zones and seeing them 

surprise themselves by trying something new.” 

“I tell my performers that their story is their story. I 

may have my own interpretation of what they do, but 

they need to come up with their own meaning and 

purpose, not just move step-by-step. The performers 

are their own story. They put their own meaning 

behind it and it just works. The audience may get a 

different message—that’s why we create art.” 

You go see a show to step away from day-to-day 

reality. Varekai takes you on a journey through peaks 

and valleys of emotion. There are flying acts. Acrobats 

tossed around with swings (impressive, I know!). 

Performers leave the ground. We feel it in our heart 

and gut. There is so much poetry in the music. There 

is beauty in the staging and set design. You laugh. You 

tear up. Let your mind open up and drift away. 

Let Varekai speak to you on whatever levels you 

want. Let it touch you. Like Icarus, be fearless. How 

can he stand up and walk again without his wings 

Remember, you too can find other ways to move 

forward in life. 

Varekai IS 

a strong 

metaphor for 

the ability of any 

of us to adapt. 

Varekai 

BOK Center 

200 S. Denver | Tulsa 

Tickets: $37-$147 

Jan. 21-25 

bokcenter.com 


It’s Showtime 

Billed as the nicest 

theater in the country 

by its visionary mogul 

Bill Warren, the 

18-auditorium Broken 

Arrow megaplex will 

change your moviewatching 

experience 

with plenty of extras 

from heated seats and a 

laser projection system 

to fireplaces and art 

deco attention to detail. 

By Maria Weller 

P 

icture walking through an ornate, art deco style lobby. 

Footsteps echo off the marble floors. The soaring, 

domed ceiling carrying voices from the crowd around 

you. Murals of movie stars decorate the walls and 

adults mingle and chat over drinks. Once in the theater, 

plush curtains draw back to reveal deep, curved 

screens. Thus the cinematic adventure begins. 

It’s not necessary to travel back through space and time to the golden 

age of Hollywood to experience this. All it takes is a quick highway hop 

to the Warren Theatre in Broken Arrow right off the Creek Turnpike. 

The vision of longtime theater businessman Bill Warren, this opulent 

spectacle with a price tag just north of $43 million, is a blend of 

technology’s finest advances with a gracious nod to the past. 

“Bill Warren grew up around the movie theater business,” says Dan 

Grey, vice president of operations. Grey is no newcomer to the industry 

either. He began tearing tickets for Warren’s company at 18 years old 

in Wichita, Kan., and has now been with the company for 22 years. 

Warren’s first theatre was a twin plex when he was only 19. The Broken 

Arrow Warren Theatre will be the eighth for the company. 

“We build very nice, high-end theatres. Boutique theatres. Most people 

don’t know this, but the big theaters that are across the country aren’t 

actually owned by the companies. They’re just tenants. I own the 

company so I don’t answer to a board. And you’re more likely to take 

care of what’s yours,” Warren says. “You can either stay in a hotel or you 

can stay in the Ritz. We’re the Ritz of the movie theaters.” 

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January 2015

Warren Theatre Broken Arrow definitely lives up to that comparison. 

There are 18 auditoriums and around 3,000 seats in the entire complex. 

The seating for these auditoriums falls into five categories: balcony 

seating in the Grand Infinity Auditorium, director’s suites, screening 

rooms, Grand Infinity Auditorium lower level seating, and stadium 

auditoriums. 

The sound and picture for all the auditoriums is THX certified which is 

industry standard for sound and picture that was first used by George 

Lucas to optimize sound for his Star Wars franchise. “It basically 

ensures there’s not a bad seat in the house,” Grey says. The actual seats 

for every auditorium are patented or custom made. Ten out of the 18 

auditoriums have recliner style chairs with seat warmers. And possibly 

best of all, no one will ever have to share an armrest. 

The balcony and the director’s suites are all located upstairs. This area 

of the theatre is strictly for adults. Also located upstairs is the Oscar’s 

Lounge featuring a full-service bar (larger than that at the Moore, 

Okla., location) as well as tables. Any ticketholder over the age of 21 is 

welcome before the film to relax and have dinner or a drink. All food 

is prepared in-house in either of two kitchens. Grey told Preview that 

between the two kitchens, they are equipped to put out an impressive 

300-400 meals per hour. Everything can be enjoyed at a table or made 

to go. 

The Director’s Lounge is located upstairs and is open to the public as 

well. It offers a luxurious place to meet and mingle before or after the 

show. 


The director suites offer one of the most luxurious and intimate movie 

going experiences possible. You can purchase tickets for $22 to see the 

latest movie, or reserve an entire suite for a private screening. They 

offer between 30-40 of the recliner style seats. These seats are also 

equipped with a table and a call button that can summon a server to 

you at any point before or during your movie. They will be able to serve 

the full menu offered in the Oscar’s Lounge right to your ridiculously 

comfortable seat. The same service is offered in the balcony seating 

of the Grand Infinity Auditorium with only one small difference: the 

option for love seat-like seating. Grey said they had found that many 

moviegoers are couples, and so this option felt natural. 

Tickets for the balcony are $14 for matinee and $18 for evenings. 

Downstairs there is another restaurant, but rather than a bar there is an 

old-fashioned malt shop. Though there are fewer plated dinner options 

here, it is still the perfect option to grab and go before a movie. Here 

you also have the option of dining in or taking it with you. There is also 

a game room to occupy the kids or those that are still kids at heart, a 

cry room, and even a fireplace and lounge area in the ladies room. 

In the screening rooms, there are about 100 of the custom reclining 

chairs. Seats are reserved and tickets are $11. 

The Grand Infinity Auditorium is literally the most modern theater in 

the country. The six-story screen is so huge that a traditional projector 

would not work. Warren was faced with either using dual light 

projectors, or using the first 4K-laser projection system in America. 

The latter seemed like the only real option. 

Below the balcony is stadium style seating. These custom seats boast 

plenty of legroom and two arm rests per person. A total of 550 seats are 

found in this auditorium alone. 

All auditoriums have a level that is wheelchair accessible. Eight 

auditoriums are equipped for assisted listening devices. Certain seats 

will be able to connect to a handheld device with an LED screen that 

shows captions for those individuals with impaired hearing. 

The whole concept behind Warren Theatres is to make the patrons feel 

like VIPs. Warren knows that people are very discerning as to how they 

spend their money and he wants it to be worth their while. Warren’s 

concept has proven wildly popular in Moore since it is one of the 

highest grossing theaters in the region. 

When asked if there was one thing Grey would say to sell the 

experience, he answered, “I would tell people you have to come see for 

yourself; it’s hard to describe.” 

Warren Theatre 

1700 W. Aspen Creek Dr. | Broken Arrow 

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Staged 

Tradition 

America’s longest-running play enters its 62nd season at the Tulsa 

Spotlight Theatre. The fabric tomatoes audience members receive to 

throw at villains are relatively new. By Scott Pendleton 

L 

ongevity equals success in the theatrical world. So what 

is the secret behind America’s longest-running play, 

that since 1953 has been staged, of all places, in Tulsa 

There are several. 

One is audience comfort. No stuffy, white-gloved venue, the Tulsa 

Spotlight Theatre aspires to imitate a beer garden. Seating is caféstyle. 

Tables can be reserved for parties of two to 20. Waitresses 

serve beverages, snacks and hot, made-to-order sandwiches. During 

intermissions a pianist leads the audience in a sing-along of old-time 

tunes. The lyrics are provided in souvenir booklets on each table. 

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SPOTLIGHT 

Another is the Olio (variety show) that precedes the main event. 

Sword-swallowers, magicians, jugglers, singers, dancers, fiddlers, 

classical guitarists and comedians are just some of the acts that have 

wowed the crowd. Many past performers started in the Olio and 

advanced to bigger stages, from New York and European opera houses 

to the Grand Ol’ Opry and Hollywood. 

Surprise celebrities are a new feature of the Olio. The first last spring 

was Tulsa Mayor Dewey Bartlett playing harmonica, a skill he acquired 

as a teenager. Why are the appearances a surprise Often the invited 

guest performer (like Bartlett) has a schedule that can change on a 

moment’s notice. Rather than disappoint the audience with a lastminute 

cancellation, the Spotlight prefers to say nothing in advance. 

Thus, when the celebrities do appear, they are pushed onstage in front 

of an unsuspecting and always delighted crowd. 

Hee Haw fiddler Jana Jae, KOTV personality LeAnne Taylor, the Tulsa 

Zoo’s Terrie Correll, the Oklahoma Aquarium’s Teri Bowers, County 

Commissioner Ron Peters, KTUL weathergirl Jennifer Zeppelin, and 

Bama Pie CEO Paula Marshall joined the surprise celebrity honor roll 

in 2014. So did noted Tulsa vocalist Janet Rutland and classical guitarist 

Lon de Ada—of whom both, incidentally, got their start in the Olio. 

Yet another reason for reaching the 62 nd season is the play itself, 

naturally. Called The Drunkard, it is a condensed (and hilarious) 

version of a 1900s melodrama that was based on the 1854 novel Ten 

Nights in a Bar-Room and What I Saw There by T.S. Arthur. With Joe 

Sears in the director’s chair, the action is funnier than ever. Sears is a 

Tony-nominated actor who wrote and starred in the acclaimed Greater 

Tuna comedies, even performing at the White House. 

‘‘ 

Others join the Tulsa 

Spotlighters not to 

perform but just to 

enjoy the excitement 

as part of the crew. 

Membership is open 

to all at no cost. 


Though it has been running for these 60-plus years, The Drunkard 

has been tightened and tweaked considerably by Sears. The comedy is 

sharper, the timing, quicker and the energy, elevated. And the audience 

is larger, up 20 percent over 2013. Shows often sell out. Reservations are 

extremely advisable. There’s even a moment when the audience can pelt 

the villain with fabric tomatoes. 

Ten Nights, which preached against alcohol, was one of three moralistic 

blockbusters that the 1800s produced. The others were Uncle Tom’s 

Cabin (slavery) and The Scarlet Letter (sex, which is why English 

teachers always assign it to high school sophomores, right). Ten Nights 

and Uncle Tom’s Cabin were two of the first novels that Hollywood 

turned into films—before 1900, no less. 

Fast forward to 1950. The Great Depression, Prohibition, and two 

world wars are behind America. People are ready for fun. Plays have 

long entertained Tulsa, home to the oldest community theater west 

of the Mississippi. Tulsa’s leading thespian, considered a genius by 

all who saw him perform, was Richard Mansfield Dickinson. One of 

Dickinson’s protégés, Jennifer Jones, would go on to win an Academy 

Award and marry Hollywood producer David O. Selznick. 

Dickinson and some theater friends felt the need for more outlets for 

their talents. So they formed the Tulsa Spotlighters club and decided— 

what else—to perform a play. Dickinson selected Ten Nights, in part 

because it was royalty-free. He condensed the play with an emphasis 

on the comic elements and renamed it The Drunkard. The first 

performance was Nov. 14, 1953 in Dickinson’s home at the corner of 

Riverside Drive and Houston Avenue. 

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That home had been designed in 1928 as a music academy and 

residence for Patti Adams Shriner, a prominent pianist who trained 

in Europe and could trace her teaching lineage directly back to 

Beethoven. As architect, Shriner selected one of her own piano pupils, 

a young Bruce Goff. Prodigiously talented, Goff would achieve fame 

for his Art Deco and Organic designs. Eventually he became dean of 

the College of Architecture at Oklahoma University. The building he 

conceived for Shriner, with its enormous round window and diagonal 

patterns, gave Tulsa its Taj Mahal, a unique structure with worldwide 

fame (in architecture circles, anyway). 

The teaching part of the building featured a stage and recital hall 

capable of seating a hundred or more—perfect for The Drunkard 

and the Olio. There, among his many other activities, Dickinson also 

operated a “school of speech.” The stage doubled as dining room 

since the kitchen (now the men’s dressing room) adjoined stage left. 

The recital hall was Dickinson’s living room. On Saturday nights the 

Spotlighters would arrive and rearrange the furniture to accommodate 

The Drunkard and the Olio (and the audience). 

January 2015 

The production was not expected nor intended to last. But it did. Six 

decades on, some 3,000 Tulsans have participated; 250,000 have sat 

in the audience, making The Drunkard and the Olio a Tulsa tradition. 

Some families have had three generations involved in the all-volunteer 

production. New people join continually. Open auditions are held on 

the first Wednesday evening of every month. The Tulsa Spotlighters 

prefer to have four or five actors capable of playing every part. That 

way the cast can rotate, with each actor performing one Saturday night 

a month. Others join the Tulsa Spotlighters not to perform but just to 

enjoy the excitement as part of the crew. Membership is open to all at 

no cost. 

‘‘ 

Longevity equals success 

in the theatrical world. 

Tulsa 

Spotlight 

Theater 

1381 Riverside Drive | Tulsa 

Reservations: 918.587.5030 

spotlighttheater.org 

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ZIN Wine | 2D-14 

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Albert G’s Bar & Q | 5E-91 

Te Kei’s | 4F-11 

BGB Burgers | 4F-92 

Baker St. Pub | 6C-24 

Bluestone Steak House 

and Seafood | 6A-10 

Brownie’s | 5F-29, 6C-29 

Cafe Olé | 4E-35 

The Hen Bistro & 

Rd. Wine | 4E-18 

Tres Amigos Grill & 

Cantina | 4B-74 

Twin Peaks | 6C-48 

Western Country 

Diner | 6F-2 

Chimi’s | 4E-2, 5D-2, 6B-2 

Cork | 6B-9 

Cumin - Taste of 

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Doc’s Food and 

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Edible Arrangements 

6B-10, 4E-10 

El Chico’s | 7F-93 

Whiskey Dog | 8A-70 

Wine Loft | 6A-4 

Entertainment 

Dave and Busters | 7C-44 

Eton Square Cinema | 6C-22 

Incredible Pizza | 6C-45 

Looney Bin Comedy 

Club | 6C-67 

Elmers BBQ | 4D-66 

Fat Daddy’s Pub and BARS 

Grill | 6B-64 

Georges Pub | 3B-62 

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Mercury Lounge | 4F-90 

French Hen | 5E-17 

Fuji | 6C-20 

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9C-40 51 

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Gaucho | 6D-14 

IDA Red | 4E-53 

Hardens | 6F-30 

K & N Motorcycles 

SAND 

| 2C-23 

Hibiscus Caribbean 

Bar | 4E-6 

Miss McGillicutty’s 

Antiques | 4B-54 

Hooter’s | 6C-49 

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Hop Bunz | 4E-13 

Market | 1D-55 

In The Raw | 4E-23, 6C-23 

Infuzion | 7B-43 

Twisted Soul Sisters | 6A-57 

Vintage Pearl | 6D-58 

Jason’s Deli | 6D-5, 4F-5 

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Jim’s Coney Island | 5E-69 

Blue Cottage | 3B-59 

Keo | 4E-33, 5B-33 

Cookie Doodle | 3B-60 

Mamasota’s Mexican 

Restaurant & Bar | 6D-12 Shears | 3B-61 

Maxxwells | 4F-25 

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The Campbell Hotel | 5F-47 

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Mi Cocina | 4F-39 

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Molly’s Landing | 11H-34 

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Mondo’s Ristorante 

Italiano | 4E-94 

Napa 71st Flats | St. 4B-93 

Nhinja Sushi | 6B-94 

Omai Vietnamese 

Cuisine | 9C-53 97 

PF Changs | 4E-8 

Polo 81st Grill | 4E-19 St. 

Raphaels BBQ | 8C-26 

Ricardo’s | 5E-31 

Rio Restaurant 

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Sinbad Rotisserie Chicken 

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15th & Trenton | 5F 

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Smoke | 4F-13 

Fat Guys (Greenwood) | 3F 

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SPORTS CENTRAL 

Heat 

The 

is On 

Listen to the engines roar, watch as the checkered flag flies and see 

who hoists the coveted Golden DRiller trophy into the air during the 29 th 

annual Chili Bowl Nationals. By Taylor Sides 

The year was 1987. The man was Emmett Hahn, an iconic 

Midwestern racer, well-known member of the historic Tulsa 

Speedway, original National Championship Racing Association 

Champion and National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee. 

With a list of accomplishments a quarter-mile high, it’s safe to 

say Hahn lives, breathes and bleeds racing. 

One of his many accomplishments has become one of Tulsa’s most 

treasured and anticipated annual events: the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl 

Midget Nationals. 

Together with his business partner, Lanny Edwards, Hahn hatched an 

idea for a race inspired by the famous Tulsa Shootout. Their vision for 

the race was simple—they wanted to create an annual showcase for 

the elite drivers of the sport that would urge them to make the trip to 

Tulsa every year. Not only that, but they also hoped that their event 

would reap financial rewards for race organizers and the city of Tulsa 

as a whole. Little did they know, then, just how great of an impact their 

showcase would have. 

Hahn and Edwards enlisted the help of Bob Berryhill and his Chili 

Bowl Food Company to sponsor the inaugural event, and, so, The Chili 

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“ 

You can’t go to 

any race track in the 

United States that 

doesn’t know about 

” 

the Chili Bowl. 


Bowl was born. Since its inception, the event has grown exponentially. 

The 1987 Chili Bowl, which paid $4,000 to win, hosted a modest 35 

racers. 

“You can’t go to any race track in the United States that doesn’t know 

about the Chili Bowl,” Hahn says. What a testimony to the sheer 

magnitude of this treasured Tulsa event. 

In fact, NASCAR legends have been attending and racing in the 

Chili Bowl Nationals for years. Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart and Kenny 

Schrader have all raced in this event. Kenny Wallace, Rusty Wallace’s 

brother, is racing this event for the first time this year. Kyle Larson, the 

2014 NASCAR Rookie of the Year has come close to winning in Tulsa, 

and Bryan Clauson, an Indy 500 starter, won the race for the first time 

last year. 

Building the Chili Bowl track is somewhat of an event itself. Comprised 

of over 780 dump truck loads of clay, shaped into a quarter-mile 

configuration, the track takes about five days from start to finish to 

build. The track builders start moving clay in mid-December. “It is 

prepared early so the clay has time to cure. Much of the clay that is 

used for this track is originally from the old Tulsa Speedway, and 

the same clay that was used in 1987 is still utilized today,” Hulbert 

says. “The way the event is structured with everything from the pits, 

trade show, stands and track … everything is inside the River Spirit 

Expo Center. From where it started to what it is today, it’s really a 

monumental feat that they’re able to do this.” 

A handful of the notable drivers representing Oklahoma this year are: 

2013 World of Outlaws champion, Daryn Pittman (Owasso); 2014 

USAC National Sprint Car champion Brady Bacon (Broken Arrow); 

and Mike Goodman, a former Tulsa Speedway Champion, also from 

BA. Danny Jennings, Matt Sherrell, Tyler Thomas, Chad Wheeler and 

Dustin Morgan are also amongst the incredible Oklahoma-grown 

racing talent driving in this year’s Chili Bowl. 

The winningest driver in the history of the Chili Bowl is Sammy 

Swindell, former World of Outlaws driver and former NASCAR driver. 

He has started 21 Chili Bowl features in 24 tries and has won five of 

them. He raced in the very first Chili Bowl in 1987. His son, Kevin 

Swindell, won four in a row; the first one to win back to back and the 

only one to win four in a row. 

Now, you may be asking yourself, “Why is it that so many NASCAR 

drivers and world-renowned racers come to Tulsa, of all places, every 

single year for this one event. 

“You can ask any of them,” says Bryan Hulbert, Chili Bowl publicist. 

“This is the hardest race they enter to win because the talent pool is 

just that amazing. The ‘C’ line-up on Saturday night will look like an ‘A’ 

feature anywhere else in the country, like a championship race.” 

The sheer difficulty and adrenaline of the Chili Bowl Nationals is what 

keeps these talented racers coming back year after year. The 2015 event 

alone should see anywhere from 250 to 300 “midget” sprint cars hit the 

track. 

Chili Bowl 

Nationals 

River Spirit Expo Square | Tulsa 

Jan. 13-17 

chilibowl.com 



Bring on the 

Big 

Game 

9 

Don’t get flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct by missing out 

watching the Super Bowl at one of our local hangouts. When 

looking for a perfect place to kick it for kickoff, here are nine 

local options. By Taylor Sides 

Football. The word alone gets the average Oklahoman fired up. Sprinkle 

in a little beer, some hot wings, a group of close friends and family, and 

sit them in front of a giant HDTV, and you’ve got yourself a winning 

recipe for the perfect game day. Some avid NFL football fans watch 

from the comfort of their own homes. More diehard fans make the trip 

to see the Super Bowl in person. Then, there are those in between who 

head out to a local watering hole to knock back a few cold ones and 

cheer on their favorite team or the one they’ve got more money bet on. 

And nothing says Super Bowl better than a juicy burger, a pile of piping 

hot fries and an ice-cold brew. As the clock ticks toward the biggest 

sporting event of the year, we go on the hunt for the restaurants and 

bars that love the big game as much as we do. Preview has compiled a 

list of our favorite game day hotspots for you and your friends to check 

out for Super Bowl XLIX on Feb. 1. 

1 DAVE & BUSTER’S 

Eat. Drink. Play. Watch. Super Bowl Sunday at Dave & Buster’s is sure to be fun 

for all the football fans in your family. Game day specials include $3.50 22-ounce 

Bud Light drafts, 35 boneless buffalo wings for $19.99 and $5 appetizers 

including potato skins, cheese sticks, and the ever-popular Huddle O’Nachos. 

These specials are good open to close on Sunday. With 11 TVs in the bar, nine in 

the dining area, a 70-inch in the private room, projectors in the party room and 

game area and even one in the men’s room, Dave & Buster’s at 71st & Highway 

169 will make sure you see every play and replay. 

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7 

2 FAT DADDY’S PUB & GRILLE 

It’s happy hour all day on Super Bowl Sunday at Fat Daddy’s Pub and Grille on 

the corner of 81st and Memorial. Root for your favorite team from any table in the 

pub. Seventeen flat screens ensure you won’t miss a moment of the big game. 

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Prize giveaways, happy hour beer prices and wing specials make Fat Daddy’s 

one of the hottest places to be for the Super Bowl, but be sure to get there early 

because they are expecting a huge turnout. Tell them Preview sent you. 

3 TWIN PEAKS 

Bud, booze and scenic views. Twin Peaks at 71st and Memorial has it all and 

so much more. Partnering with Budweiser, the lovely ladies of the Peaks will be 

giving away tons of prizes, including t-shirts, koozies, hats and even a few big 

money Budweiser-branded items. In case you were concerned about being able 

to see the game amidst the crowd, there’s no need to worry. Twin Peaks has got 

you covered with 44 flat screen televisions, ranging from 50-70 inches. Assistant 

general manager Brian Fauerbach invites you to call ahead for a table so you 

can get close enough to watch Katy Perry lip-sync her way through the halftime 

show. 

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4 BAKER ST. PUB & GRILL 

For authentic English pub grub and game day action, look no further than Baker 

St. Pub & Grill near 71st and Memorial. With 17 flat screen TVs of various sizes 

and even a projector, you’ll catch the game in crystal clear clarity … all from 

the comfort of one of Baker St.’s comfortable booths, tables or English-style 

armchairs. You can even sip a beer by the fire or play a game of giant Jenga if 

you’d like. Experiencing the action from the University of Phoenix Stadium in 

Glendale, Ariz., at Baker St. Pub & Grill feels just like watching the game at home 

… only with a lot more bangers and mash. 

5 HOOTERS 

With Budweiser brand prize giveaways, fun games and trivia and, of course, ice 

cold beers and hot-off-the-grill and fresh-out-of-the-fryer food, Hooters (at 61st 

and Memorial) leaves little to be desired. If all that isn’t enough, then maybe 42 

HDTVs will seal the deal. The big game will never look better. If you can’t stay and 

hangout, the Hooters staff starts taking to-go orders two weeks prior to Feb. 1, so 

make sure you get your hot wing and fried pickle orders in now. 

6 WHISKEY DOG BAR & GRILL 

For all you Broken Arrow pigskin fans, Whiskey Dog Bar & Grill at 101st and 

Aspen should be near the top of your hotspot selection process. Grab your 

buddies and run, don’t walk, to catch the big game at Whiskey Dog. Do you like 

beer Whiskey Dog has it, and a lot of it. Super Bowl beer specials include $10 

buckets, $5 pitchers, $1.50 domestic drafts and $1.75 domestic bottles. Prizes 

will also be given away, so come early and stick around after the game. 

7 FULL MOON CAFÉ 

Full Moon Café on Cherry Street is throwing their guests a big party. With 

appetizer and beer specials galore, you can eat and drink to your heart’s content. 

While you and your friends are chowing down on chips, queso and Full Moon’s 

signature spinach artichoke dip, you can catch the game in all its glory on the 

massive projector screen or on one of Full Moon’s five other HDTVs. Top it all 

off with giveaways like key chains and koozies, and you’ve got yourself a bash 

you won’t soon forget. Also be sure to check out the Full Moon Café location in 

Broken Arrow for their Super Bowl shindig. 

8 OSAGE CASINOS 

With locations in Tulsa, Skiatook, Bartlesville, Sand Springs, Ponca City, Hominy 

and Pawhuska, Osage Casino has plenty of casual atmosphere and fun for 

everyone. These casinos are known for providing a fun atmosphere, plenty of 

large screen TVs for viewing as well as food and drink specials at NINE18 Bar 

(Bartlesville), The Bar (Sand Springs) and the Tin Pint (Skiatook). And if you work 

up an appetite arguing over which commercial caught your attention during the 

broadcast, you’re in luck. The bar menu features enough decadent favorites to 

calm the savage beast. 

6 

9 ALBERT G’S 

With great eats, great drinks and great friends, you’re in for a great time at 

Albert G’s Bar & Q downtown. Chuck Gawey and his team are serving up good 

“Q” and cold brews on game day, with 20 beers on tap to choose from, many 

at discounted prices. All appetizers, including the oh-so-tasty smoked chicken 

wings, will be half price and, of course, the big game will be plastered across 

all 10 of Albert G’s 60-inch flat screen TVs. At Albert G’s Bar & Q at 1st and Elgin 

downtown, there’s not a bad seat in the house. 


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OSU Men’s Basketball 

Home games are played 

at Gallagher-Iba Arena 

(Stillwater, Okla.) 

Jan. 3 | vs Kansas State 

Jan. 10 | vs Texas 

Jan. 21 | vs Texas Tech 

Jan. 27 | vs Baylor 

Jan. 31 | vs Oklahoma 

OSU Women’s 

Basketball 


at Gallagher-Iba Arena 

(Stillwater, Okla.) 



Jan. 17 | vs West Virginia 

Jan. 24 | vs TCU 

OU Men’s Basketball 


at the Lloyd Noble Arena 

(Norman, Okla.) 

Jan. 3 | vs Baylor 


Jan. 17 | vs Oklahoma State 


OU Women’s 

Basketball 


at the Lloyd Noble Arena 

(Norman, Okla.) 

Jan. 4 | vs West Virginia 

Jan. 14 | vs Texas 

Jan. 19 | vs Oklahoma State 


TU Men’s Basketball 

Home games are played at 

the Reynolds Center 

(Tulsa, Okla.) 

Jan. 4 | vs Houston 

Jan. 13 | vs Connecticut 

Jan. 21 | vs Memphis 

Jan. 31 | vs South Florida 

TU Women’s 

Basketball 


the Reynolds Center 


Jan. 10 | vs Memphis 

Jan. 14 | vs East Carolina 

Jan. 17 | vs Houston 

Jan. 28 | vs SMU 

Jan. 31 | vs Central Florida 

ORU Men’s Basketball 


the Mabee Center 


Jan. 7 | vs IUPUI 

Jan. 17 | vs IPFW 

Jan. 24 | vs South Dakota 

State 

Jan. 27 | vs Tabor 

ORU Women’s 

Basketball 


the Mabee Center 


Jan. 8 | vs South Dakota 

Jan. 15 | vs IUPUI 

Jan. 17 | vs Western Illinois 

Jan. 24 | vs Omaha 

Oklahoma City 

Thunder 


Chesapeake Energy Arena 

(Oklahoma City) 

Jan. 2 | vs Washington 

Wizards 

Jan. 9 | vs Utah Jazz 

Jan. 16 | vs Golden State 

Warriors 

Jan. 26 | vs Minnesota 

Timberwolves 

Tulsa Oilers 


the BOK Center (Tulsa, Okla.) 

Jan. 2 | vs Brampton Beast 

Jan. 3 | vs Rapid City Rush 

Jan. 4 | vs Rapid City Rush 



Tulsa Revolution 


at the Cox Business Center 


Jan. 24 | vs Chicago 

Mustangs 

Jan. 30 | vs Saltillo 


GET TO KNOW 

Bar46 

Raising the bar for downtown 

speakeasies, Bar 46 never 

fails to showcase class by the 

glass and the perfect antibiotic 

to a hectic life. By Chris Greer 

For many, character plays a large part when selecting 

a favorite watering hole. Sure, a good dive bar that 

prides itself on having the same guys sitting on the 

same stools retelling the same stories day in and out 

or features a jukebox with no songs newer than 1970, 

can be charming and fun when you’re in the right mood. 

But what about times when you want to chill, catch up, 

enjoy a stout drink and slow life a little Those joints can 

prove to be the perfect antibiotic to a hectic life or ramped 

up evening especially when the level of fun isn’t defined by 

age, income, fashion sense or definition of cheekbones. 

One type is not necessarily better than another; to get the 

full experience, you have to commit to taking advantage of 

what each place has to offer. 

Located in the Brady District and within walking distance 

to entertainment venues like the BOK Center, Brady 

Theater, the Performing Arts Center and Cain’s Ballroom, 

Bar 46 is one of these fantastic refuges that’s worth its 

weight in crushed ice. Intimate in scale, yet capacious 

enough that you can usually find a seat, Bar 46—which 

takes it’s name from the fact that Oklahoma was the 46th 

state in the nation—offers a laid-back atmosphere where 

an engaging bartender is the only thing between you and 

the perfect Old Fashioned. It’s a splendid place to view the 

hustle and bustle of the downtown scene through the rosy 

bottom of a cordial glass all from the solitude of the streetlevel 

patio. 

Bar 46 is one of 

these fantastic 

refuges that’s 

worth its weight 

in crushed ice. 

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Anyone can sign a lease, apply for a liquor license, and 

open their doors. But it takes someone with the right 

motives and vision to really distinguish their place 

from those that are drab and ordinary. Jeremy Reed is 

that type of owner. In August 2012 he opened Bar 46 

with the goal of providing a setting for regulars and 

strangers alike. He didn’t build a bar for himself; it was 

built for the marketplace. His joint receives high marks 

for the execution of zeal, music, delicious cocktails and 

friendly service. An intimate bar that equally invites 

quiet conversation and sports watching, Bar 46 has 

become an institution in itself and is a frequent starting 

point for a night on the town or before a marquee event 

downtown. 

This oasis of civility offers both a sense of the world 

outside and a retreat from it. It’s the kind of place 

where, when a Kansas City Royals fan asked if anyone 

knew the score of the game, the bartender queued up 

his iPad and left it on the bar so they could watch the 

game’s online play by play. 

This oasis of 

civility offers 

both a sense of 

the world outside 

and a retreat 

from it. 

GET TO KNOW 

Bar 46 features bartenders/mixologists who not only 

know how to pour a good Flying Dog Old Scratch 

or make an impeccable cocktail, but also exude 

confidence in their skills to share a story and joke. 

Bar 46 has a polished yet approachable atmosphere 

complete with large communal tables, pool table, 

leather sofas and an expansive drink list. Between 

draft, can and bottle, there are nearly 100 choices 

from Guinness, Boulevard, Marshall, Sam Smith, 

Coop, Mustang and the domestic standbys. Spirits 

range from Hudson 4 Grain, Grey Goose and 

Bombay Sapphire to Captain Morgan, Cazadore 

and Knob Creek. If you’re looking to try something 

unique, a good start is The Pedro—a blend of 

rosemary infused Espolon Reposado, Tuaca, Grand 

Marnier and fresh lemon—or a Moon Jam featuring 

Midnight Moon Moonshine and honey syrup in 

blueberry, strawberry, cherry, blackberry and apple 

pie varieties. 

Bar 46 

107 N. Boulder | Tulsa 

918.398.7114 

Hours: 4 p.m.-2 a.m. 


Hot 

to 

Trop 

The Karnchanakphan family wanted to 

provide Tulsa with a restaurant that offered 

great tasting Asian fusion food, unique 

flavors and fresh ingredients. The Tropical 

is proof they succeeded. By Gena Pollack 

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January 2015

Drive down Memorial, and odds are you’ll 

most likely miss one of Tulsa’s best-kept 

culinary secrets. Tucked away on a side street 

east of Memorial and north of 51st lies a 

modest house, reminiscent of one on the 

narrow side streets of Bangkok. But don’t be 

fooled. The Tropical boasts everything but 

modest fare: bold and fresh Thai inspired 

surf, turf, and vegan dishes brought to you 

by the owners of Tulsa’s famous Lanna Thai 

Restaurant. 

More than a decade ago, the Karnchanakphan 

family founded Lanna Thai at 51st and 

Harvard. The restaurant blossomed into a 

Tulsa staple, prompting the birth of a second 

location at 72nd and Memorial with the same 

goal of bringing Tulsa amazing Thai food 

from a Tulsan Thai family. With the expansion 

of I-44, Lanna Thai on Harvard closed its 

doors. Two years later, with renewed vigor, 

the Karnchanakphan family opened The 

Tropical Restaurant and Bar. Patrons familiar 

with Lanna Thai can expect the same friendly 

service and excellent, fresh food. So what’s the 

difference between the two restaurants That’s 

just something your taste buds will have to 

find out for themselves. 

“Our family’s wish has always been to bring 

Tulsa great tasting food, unique flavors, and 

fresh ingredients. The Tropical checks all 

three boxes,” explains Tana Karnchanakphan. 

In the spring and summer seasons, you’re 

likely to spot kitchen staff in the surrounding 

gardens plucking fresh herbs and vegetables 

(and in the winter, in the adjacent green 

house). Bangkok markets are plentiful with 

fresh herbs, chilies and vegetables; what 

better way to emulate those markets than the 

garden-to-table concept 

Walk up the wooden deck and step through 

the modest doors and you’ll be surprised to 

find a well-stocked bar area lined with five 

TVs, perfect for any sports enthusiast, and 

plenty of table seating. The 

interior is simple yet lovely: 

slate floors, a wooden bar with 

a South American granite 

countertop, and white walls 

sparsely adorned with Southeast 

Asian antiques. There are high 

tables for parties of two, four 

or six in the bar area, as well as 

plenty of booths and circular 

tables for bigger parties, making The Tropical 

perfect for any event or just an evening of 

mouth-watering Thai food. 

That The Tropical is a culinary masterpiece 

that has mastered Asian Fusion (the marriage 

of American and Asian ingredients and 

cooking techniques) should come as no 

surprise. Thai food itself is a fusion, having 

absorbed cuisines like Indian, Malay and 

Cambodian, with Chinese being the most 

dominant. Bangkok has long attracted 

migrants from across Asia; so Thai food 

blends many styles. There is a diversity that 

is often lost in American restaurants because 

chefs vacuum it down. Thai cuisine was 

traditionally based on a waterborne lifestyle, 

hence The Tropical’s major focus on seafood. 

After culling through Thai restaurants, I 

finally found one that is most authentic, both 

culturally and in its flavor profile. 

The employees at The Tropical take very 

careful steps to make each dish shine with 

flavor and simplicity before it leaves their 

kitchen. The majority of their dishes can be 

tinkered with via sauces, spice levels, and 

protein options to suit any taste palate. 

“If our customer is vegan, we can substitute 

meats with tofu or other choices of protein 

we have on hand. We are also gluten-free 

friendly. Just tell you server and we will be 

happy to accommodate!” 


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The lettuce wraps—a signature starter of The 

Tropical—are not to be missed. Crispy rice 

and glass noodles are mixed with fresh herbs 

(green onions, red onions, cilantro, carrots, 

and fresh mint), peanuts, and a twist of lime. 

There is an explosion of texture and flavor 

that renders this dish unreal. The calamari is 

another delicious starter. Lightly breaded in 

panko (Japanese bread crumbs) and fried, it is 

served with both the Tropical’s own hot sauce 

and a peanut sauce. And if you want to have 

your mind and taste buds blown, just order 

the tom kha soup, a perfect winter dish. Just 

don’t offer to let anyone else taste it or you 

will be out of a starter. A spicy chicken soup 

with galangal (a plant in the ginger family), 

pungent kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, Enoki 

mushrooms, tomatoes, tamarind juice and 

coconut milk. Topped with green onions and 

cilantro, this dish and the flavors within are 

iconic of Thai cuisine. 

Like the starters, the entrees are beautifully 

and perfectly presented, and range from 

traditional Thai-inspired dishes to other 

specialties representative of other Asian 

countries. The Panang is a rich coconut milk 

curry dish that makes you feel good on a 

cold day, especially when you pick scallops or 

shrimp for your choice of protein. This dish 

is served with jasmine rice and can be made 

as spicy as you want. The Tropical Pad Thai is 

another popular item: stir-fried rice noodles 

are cooked in a sweet sauce with gardengrown 

bean sprouts, green onions, peanuts 

and eggs. This sticky sweetness is the perfect 

medium on the imaginary pad Thai scale 

that I invented long ago. Pairs perfectly with 

chicken. 

A hot pick amongst more health-conscious 

eaters is the nam prik pao fried rice. 

Permeating modern Thai cuisine, nam prik 

pao is one of the most versatile condiments 

in any Thai kitchen arsenal. And of course 

January 2015 

The Tropical makes this savory chili jam 

from scratch just like everything else. There’s 

nothing like a sweet and spicy nam prik pao 

in your fried rice; it will knock your socks off. 

The Tropical tops theirs with your selected 

protein (glazed with sweet-ginger sauce), 

crunchy julienned green apples, carrots, 

sharp red onions, potent cilantro, and a sliced 

omelet. The dish that blew my mind was 110 

percent the trout pad ped. The succulent 

crispy trout fillet is coated in a special sweet 

and spicy red curry sauce and kaffir lime 

leaves, the acidity of which cuts the rich and 

oily curry. 

Can’t pronounce something Ask your server 

and they will gladly assist you. They want 

you to try Asian dishes. Remember, in Thai 

cooking, all is based on how you like your 

food to taste according to your own liking. 

The Tropical is all about customizing dishes 

for the customer. Flavors off the Grill is an 

excellent option for any one. Your choice of 

seafood—Chilean sea bass, classic lobster 

tail, Atlantic salmon, and more—is flown in 

fresh daily. Now comes the fun part: you get 

to choose one of the house-made sauces, one 

topping and one side. The sauces are unique, 

but each pairs well with all the seafood 

options. And for the side, most people get 

the corn cakes (fresh herbs and green beans 

mixed with corn batter then deep-fried). 

The harmony of tastes and textures doesn’t 

end with the entrees. The Tropical’s most 

popular dessert, mango and sticky rice, is 

unfortunately only served in the summer. 

However, the mango crisps are deep-fried 

chunks of mango slices served with honey, 

powdered sugar and a side of whipped cream. 

There is also deep-fried bananas and deepfried 

vanilla ice cream. The Tropical Delight 

is homemade ice cream (coconut or mango) 

served with whipped cream, tropical fruits, 

toddy palm and coconut jelly. 

As mentioned previously, The Tropical has 

a full bar offering a variety of old world and 

new world wines. All of the wines, nicely 

displayed on the wall, have been handpicked 

and sampled by the owners. They try to rotate 

wines offered by the glass so that there is at 

least one wine representative of each type of 

grape, region and price range. If you’re not 

much of a wine drinker, there is a rotating 

specialty cocktail menu featuring drinks such 

as the Ginger Pear Martini (Smirnoff Pear 

Vodka, Stirrings Ginger Liqueur and apple 

juice), the Tamarind Margarita (Jose Cuervo 

Tequila and tamarind juice served in a spicy 

salt-rimmed glass), and the Tropical Mojito 

(Bacardi Rum, Don Q Mojito Rum, muddled 

mint from the garden, and lime juice). 

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Hidden 

Gem 

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January 2015

Improved service and awareness coupled with the 

implementation of refined cooking styles and a bevy of 

new and fresh ingredients has allowed Bill Tackett to 

greatly bolster the experience at Bluestone Steak House 

& Seafood in South Tulsa. By Taylor Sides 

Going out to eat should be an 

unforgettable occasion each and 

every time, but, oftentimes, the only 

memory we’re left with is how we spent an 

arm and a leg for sub-par service and less 

than spectacular food. Fret not, for there is 

a hidden gem of a restaurant in Tulsa where 

the quality of the food, service and dining 

atmosphere guarantees a satisfying experience 

with every visit. That gem is Bluestone Steak 

House & Seafood. 

Recently acquired by long-time restaurateur 

and food expert Bill Tackett and his wife, 

Sharon, Bluestone has come leaps and bounds 

from what it was a year ago. The 3,300-square 

foot restaurant, itself, has been a Tulsa 

institution for a few years shy of a decade, 

but until Tackett came along, it wasn’t exactly 

successful. 

“It’s all about improving service and 

awareness,” Tackett says. That, together with 

the implementation of refined cooking styles 

and a bevy of new and fresh ingredients 

allowed the Tackett’s to double the sales. 

While this task certainly wasn’t easy, Tackett 

was more than qualified to take on the 

challenge. Having served as a negotiator 

and consultant to anywhere from 300-400 

different restaurants in a five-state area as well 

as having worked in the beef and the pork 

industry, Tackett knows just about everything 

there is to know about the restaurant industry. 

“In fact, I helped set up this restaurant 

(Bluestone) 7 years ago,” Tackett says. 

Assuming his role as president and owner of 

Bluestone, Tackett knew that a lot of changes 

had to be made, starting with the ingredients 

and level of cooking expertise. 

“I only buy raw ingredients,” he says. “I don’t 

use fillers. My beef costs me more than most 

people in this town would be willing to pay.” 

Tackett doesn’t use prime beef because of its 

inconsistencies, and, he should know, as he’s 

been involved in just about every packing 

house and most feed lots in Oklahoma, 

Kansas and Colorado. Not only that, but he’s 

been featured in national write-ups by the 

Angus Association. Needless to say, Tackett 

knows his meats. 

“We buy local as much as we can,” says 

Tackett. “A lot of our meat is raised in 

Oklahoma and finished in feedlots in Kansas 

and Colorado, and that’s about as local as you 

can get.” 

Tackett has taken it upon himself 

to implement turn-of-the-century 

deconstruction on certain Certified Angus 

beef cuts that most Tulsans have never seen 

before. He has trained his chefs in the art of 

breaking groupings of muscles down for the 

perfect cuts of beef each and every time. 

Tackett’s personal menu recommendations 

are melt in your mouth delicious. One of 

Bluestone’s newest appetizers, the beef 

brochettes bulgogi style, are pan seared beef 

brochettes with a traditional sweet ginger, 

shallot, garlic, soy and brown sugar reduction 

sauce served with steamed Japanese rice. For 

your entrée selection, Tackett suggests the 

New York Delmonico steak. This succulent 

dish is the heart of the rib eye, topped with 

wild mushrooms and Port wine reduction 

cream sauce and served alongside mixed 

vegetables and garlic mashed potatoes. For 

seafood fans, he recommends one of their 

seasonal items, the Chilean sea bass with 

herbs. This tender sea bass is cooked with 

wild mushrooms, mixed peppers, green 

onions and jumbo lump crab and served 

with a lemon butter sauce, rice and sautéed 

asparagus. 

Every quarter, there is something new to try 

at Bluestone Steak House & Seafood. 

Other menu items worth devouring are 

customer favorites like the artichoke chicken, 

aged filet and the jumbo fried shrimp. 

Tackett also introduced his own desserts to 

the menu when he took over, including his 


vanilla bean crème brulee. The vanilla that he 

uses comes exclusively from Madagascar and 

is then processed in Switzerland, from where 

he has it imported. Importing ingredients 

like this may seem unnecessary to some, 

but to Tackett, it is a vital part of what puts 

Bluestone in a league of its own. “I don’t cut 

corners. I’d rather apologize for price than 

quality any day,” he asserts. “Our goal is to 

provide great food and good service. It may 

be white tablecloth, but you can come in 

wearing blue jeans or black tie.” 

can be tough to get a table. Surely, this fact 

reflects upon the unbeatable quality of the 

food, service and atmosphere. 

“We’re very passionate about food here. 

We’re very passionate about providing good 

service,” Tackett says. “Does that mean we 

don’t make mistakes like everybody else No, 

but when we do, we correct it immediately … 

with the guest and with the staff.” 

Tackett’s passion extends far beyond his food 

and service. “Part of our mission is to give 

back to the community,” he states. At the time 

of Preview’s interview with the dedicated 

owner, he and his wife were in the process of 

filling out the paperwork to host a Make-a- 

Wish event this March, during which they 

“We’re very 

passionate about 

food here. We’re 

very passionate 

about providing 

good service.” 

will serve a beer and wine paired meal with 

an auction to raise money for the foundation. 

Not only that, but they also plan to pick a 

night, in which 10 percent of the restaurant’s 

net proceeds will also be donated to Make-a- 

Wish. Tackett assures that their work with this 

inspiring foundation will be ongoing. 

Additionally, on Sundays, Bluestone serves 

an a la carte and buffet menu, and, if a guest 

brings in their program from their religious 

service that morning, Tackett’s staff will attach 

it to the ticket, track it and pay tithes back 

to all the ministries represented once every 

quarter. Tackett inquires, “If you can’t give 

back to your community, then what good is 

all this” 

More recently, Tackett has implemented a 

Bluestone Rewards program. Customers 

can visit the rewards site, fill out a brief 

survey about their experience and earn a free 

appetizer and dessert. Through the rewards 

site, customers can also sign-up to receive the 

Bluestone newsletter. Tackett’s goal is to reach 

10,000 Bluestone Rewards members, and he’s 

well on his way. 

Join the thousands of Tulsans and tourists 

who have already experienced the science of 

cooking and mixology that is displayed every 

day at Bluestone Steak House & Seafood. 

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The South Tulsa area and neighborhood in 

which Bluestone resides really lends itself 

to that concept, and hungry patrons are 

embracing it more and more every day. 

Before Tackett took over, it was uncommon 

for the restaurant to be filled on any given 

night. Now, reservations are becoming ever 

more common. So much so, in fact, that on 

the Tuesday night Tackett sat down with 

Preview, more than a quarter of the tables 

were reserved for the dinner service. While 

Bluestone is not reservation only, it is getting 

to where if guests don’t have a reservation, it 

January 2015 

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January 2015

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Drafting 

aWinner 

South Tulsa’s Treys Bar and Grill 

combines sports, in-the-round bar 

seating, generous assortments of 

top-shelf grub and plenty of suds in 

one delightful mix that loves the city’s 

heritage. By Taylor Sides 

ulsa is arguably Oklahoma’s most 

T 

iconic city. There is history all 

around us here, and with each 

passing month, there is more history 

being made by local entrepreneurs like 

Michael Nelms, Travis Davidson and Matt Lopez, 

who opened Treys Bar & Grill at 108th and 

Memorial back in November. 

Treys, named for its trio of owners, offers its own 

taste of historic Tulsa. Tired of the stigma that 

one had to visit downtown T-Town to experience 

iconic Tulsa landmarks, the men behind Treys 

opted to bring downtown all the way to South 

Tulsa, and the concept has been welcomed by 

patrons with open arms. 

The iconic Tulsa theme is clear from the moment 

one walks into the inviting, non-smoking bar and 

grill to the moment one leaves. With a fantastic 

mural paying homage to several Tulsa landmarks, 

movie posters for films shot right here in our 

own backyard—including The Outsiders, Rusty 

James and Keys to Tulsa—and a massive 11-foot 

projector screen, reminiscent of the Admiral- 

Twin Drive-In, there is certainly something to see 

on every wall of Treys. 

There is a performance area in front of a 

backdrop, mirroring that of Cain’s Ballroom, 

where live music is occasionally featured 

to entertain guests. If that isn’t enough 

entertainment, then surely the jukebox, eight bigscreen 

TVs, 22-foot long shuffle board table, pool 

table and Golden Tee area with a 60-inch monitor 

would be enough to keep patrons entertained for 

hours. 

Well, that and the incredible food, “Treydmark” 

cocktails and local beer options. 

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January 2015

Having a menu that serves traditional bar food 

with a unique twist is what really sets Treys apart 

from other bar and grill concepts. Chef Kurt 

Fichtenberg, who also serves as executive chef at 

Cork, created the menu. Fichtenberg’s culinary 

philosophy and passion reflects the growing trend 

toward a healthier and down-to-earth lifestyle. 

He seeks out only the finest in regional and 

local produces and ingredients. His preference 

is to allow the natural flavors of food to express 

themselves, and at Treys, the certainly do. 

Start with chicken k-bobs: two juicy marinated 

char-grilled chicken and bell pepper skewers with 

onions on top of zesty black bean, cilantro, and 

spicy carrot succotash. The smoky salmon dip is 

another must-try appetizer. 

The idea is that Treys 

offers a casual, 

comfortable 

experience with 

affordable food and 

great service. 

This warm and cheesy dip is served with toasted 

pita points, and, according to the owners, will 

have you “dipping anything that’s left on your 

plate.” 

For the main course, Treys offers up a bevy 

of next-level burgers, sandwiches and wraps, 

including the mouth-watering roast beef and 

Swiss dip. Treys version of the classic French 

dip is served on a whole-wheat hoagie with 

Tahlequah mustard and house au jus. Another 

customer favorite is the Santa Fe wrap, made with 

a Jalapeno cheese tortilla, pepper jack cheese, 

grilled chicken breast, chipotle ranch, lettuce and 

onion. 

If sandwiches and wraps aren’t your thing, 

Davidson recommends the Swedish meatballs, a 

great alternative. Simple and savory, this dish is 

prepared with Swedish style meatballs and gravy 

served on bed of spaghetti pasta. 

Nelms, Davidson and Lopez are also conscious 

of their customers who are privy to lighter fare. 


Treys easy Caprese salad found its way onto 

Fichtenberg’s lighter options. Treys take on the 

famous salad from Capri is made with fresh 

Ciliegene mozzarella, creamy basil pesto and ripe 

tomatoes. It is then drizzled and tossed in extra 

virgin olive oil and house spices for a delicious 

finish. 

There is something tasty for everyone at Treys Bar 

& Grill. Whether it’s the crispy mac and cheese, 

sweet cream pancakes or the Peanut Butter 

Chocolate Ooohhh, one can’t go wrong. 

Treys Bar & Grill has customers saying “Ooohhh” 

every single day. The fresh, local feel it brings to 

a chain restaurant-dominated side of town was 

long overdue. With no jerseys, no helmets and 

no Sooner, Cowboy or Hurricane signs, Treys is 

a great place to watch the game, no matter what 

team you root for. With 36 seats surrounding a 

round bar, there is plenty of space for you and 

all your friends. The owners strategically had the 

bar designed in a circular shape to promote a 

community feel, shifting the focal point from the 

bartender to the people sitting at the bar. 

Treys, named 

for its trio 

of owners, 

offers its 

own taste of 

historic Tulsa. 

There is 

something 

tasty for 

everyone at 

Treys Bar & 

Grill. 

Scotch lovers rejoice at Treys. The extensive 

scotch list has paved the way for a special scotch 

night that the owners are introducing, in which 

those who sign up get to sample a handful of 

great scotches along with special h’orderves that 

pair well with each. The beer at Treys is always 

cold, and the bartenders perfectly craft the 

specialty cocktails every time. Wines can also be 

enjoyed by the glass. 

Treys is the definition of a neighborhood bar and 

grill. With an experienced staff and owners who 

are hands-on and interactive with guests, anyone 

should feel welcome to stop in. 

“The idea is that Treys offers a casual, comfortable 

experience with affordable food and great 

service,” says Lopez. “We want it to be a place that 

families in South Tulsa and Bixby feel good about 

bringing out their kids for lunch or dinner. At the 

same time, as day turns to night, then we can be 

the neighborhood bar location where people can 

enjoy a night out.” 

Respect for their neighborhood and the people 

in it reaches far beyond convenience, décor and 

menu items. 

“Treys is closed for the Sabbath every Friday at 

sundown to Saturday at sundown due to religious 

observance within ownership,” Lopez says. “In 

my experience, I’ve had the most business and 

personal success when I hold to my Christian 

beliefs. I think most everyone would say in their 

own personal experience, whether in business or 

any decision they make in their life, when they 

are true to their values, they know they’ve made 

the right decision.” 

A rather admirable sentiment, this, along with the 

unwavering dedication of all three members of 

the Treys trio has sparked an extremely positive 

response to Treys Bar & Grill. They don’t cut 

corners and they have the utmost confidence 

in their dishes. No one is alienated at Treys. 

Everyone who stops in for a meal or a cold drink 

can leave knowing that there is a place in South 

Tulsa where they can feel comfortable, wanted 

and not rushed out the door. 

Treys Bar & Grill 

7891 E. 108th | Tulsa 

918.970.4950 

treys.co 

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January 2015

Smokin’ 

TO 

Please! 

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Sports Bar 

in Town! 

2748 S. Harvard Ave 

918.747.4799 

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Downtown Tulsa • 421 E. 1st St. 

918.728.3650 


Treasures 

from the North 

From chicken tikka masala and samosas to naan and baingan masala, chef Shifali Bhullar 

and Cumin add plenty of spice to traditional Indian cuisine. By Maria Weller 

TThough chef Shifali Bhullar graduated 

from high school here in Tulsa, she lived 

in Punjab, India for the first 15 years of her 

life. Bhullar learned to cook by watching her 

mother prepare the traditional dishes of their 

homeland. At the age of about 6 or 7, Bhullar 

began cooking herself and has not stopped 

even when the family’s first restaurant closed 

(family illness) and Bhullar and her husband 

started their own family. 

When she later took a job consulting for 

an information technology company, she 

continued to cook for friends and family. It’s 

a good thing too, because those friends and 

family urged her to get back in the culinary 

business. 

Bhullar planned to take time out to travel 

after her consulting job was over in May 2014 

and to slowly begin the process of finding 

a location for another restaurant. However, 

things got kicked into overdrive when 

the perfect location—just east of 71st and 

Memorial—basically fell into the Bhullar’s 

lap. And on Sept. 7, 2014 Cumin was open for 

business. 

Originally Bhullar only hired four employees. 

Within two months, the staff had increased to 

16 due to the huge success they immediately 

experienced. “We expected things to slowly 

pick up, but we like this too,” says Bhullar. In 

the first month they were experiencing an 

hour wait on Sunday mornings for seating in 

the almost 70 person dining room. 

The dining room is larger than the restaurant 

previously owned by Bhullar’s family, and has 

a more upscale vibe to it as well. A couple of 

artistic versions of the restaurant’s logo can be 

seen on the walls as well as pictures of various 

traditional characters from Indian lore. The 

music varies from soft Indian serenades to 

what sounds like the occasional Punjabi pop 

song. 

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January 2015

The offerings 

may vary 

slightly from 

day to day, 

however, a 

couple of 

traditional 

staples such as 

chicken tikka 

masala are 

always offered. 

There are around 10 dishes plus a small salad 

bar and dessert selection offered during lunch 

for only $9.95. On Saturday and Sunday, 

Bhullar adds a few more dishes and the lunch 

buffet costs $11.95. The offerings may vary 

slightly from day to day, however, a couple 

of traditional staples such as chicken tikka 

masala are always offered. Chicken tikka 

masala is a delicious tomato cream sauce dish 

on the mild side of the spice spectrum and 

is ideal for first timers. Bhullar tries to keep 

the level of spice or heat on the buffet in the 

mild-to-medium vicinity. And if it’s still too 

spicy you can always cool things down with 

the cucumber yogurt. 

Indian food takes a lot of time to prepare. 

Some ingredients even have to be marinated 

for 24 hours. Since many people are looking 

to get in and out quickly for their lunch hour, 

it made the most sense to have a buffet. That 

way the majority of the cooking for lunch 

would be done before the doors opened. 

There are a couple of familiar appetizers on 

the menu such as vegetable samosas. One of 

Bhullar’s specialties is the papdi chaat. This 

light and delightful appetizer has small flour 

crisps, diced potatoes, chickpeas, tamarind, 

and is drizzled with yogurt. 

There are several dishes that feature lamb 

on the menu including lamb curry that has 

boneless lamb cubes and curry spices. But 

what Bhullar got really excited about was the 

lamb chop masala. The process for this dish 

is one of the longer ones. The lamb chops 

marinate for a full 24 hours before being 

cooked in the tandoor, a special Indian clay 

oven, and then taken out to make the gravy 

in which they are served. Be sure to specify to 

your server the level of heat you like for your 

food, as Bhullar says she and her family like 

things hot. 

Any of the entrees pair well with the several 

types of naan offered. Naan is a traditional 

Indian flat bread that is cooked by sticking the 

dough to the sides of the round tandoor oven, 

quickly flipping it, and pulling it out. 


The lamb 

chops 

marinate 

for a full 

24 hours 

before being 

cooked 

in the 

tandoor, 

a special 

Indian clay 

oven, and 

then taken 

out to make 

the gravy in 

which they 

are served. 

“Not everyone can make naan,” Bhullar says. She had to bring in 

someone specifically to make it. The choices include butter naan, 

garlic naan, paneer (Indian cheese) naan, aloo naan that is stuffed with 

potatoes, and onion naan. 

For the vegetarians out there, plenty of dishes are available. One in 

particular is the baingan masala. This is a delish dish made with baby 

eggplant and Bhullar’s special spice mix stuffing. It comes with basmati 

rice as do many of the offerings. Also available are several gluten free 

substitutes like cauliflower, potatoes, or lentils in some dishes. 

The burgeoning restaurant is still in the process of obtaining a liquor 

license. However, that is not to say that they lack libations. Aside from 

the sodas offered, guests can also enjoy a mango or sweet lassi. Lassi is 

a sweetened buttermilk-based beverage that is served cold. The mango 

and sugar gives the mango lassi its flavor while the sweet lassi has just a 

hint of saffron syrup. 

No meal is complete without something sweet for dessert. Rasmalai is 

a traditional dish that is mashed Indian cheese, made into dumplings, 

then cooked with milk to make a thick sauce and later combined with 

nuts, sugar and cream. Gulab jamun is another sweet option. 

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January 2015 

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Dining Experiences 

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The following is a select list of restaurants in the Tulsa and Green Country area. 

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Albert G’s Bar & Q 

Did someone say ribs This barbecue is often voted best in the 

city. After being rubbed down with special seasoning, their brisket 

and pork are slow cooked while Tulsans are fast asleep. Throw 

down on brisket queso and tortilla chips, Route 66 nachos, wings 

or sliders while watching the game on the big screens or grab a 

napkin and dig into plates of polish hot links, turkey and smokyflavored 

bologna. From specialty cocktails and whiskey to all the 

usual beers, you won’t go home thirsty. albertgs.com; 2748 S. 

Harvard, Tulsa, 918.747.4799; 421 E. 1st, Tulsa, 918.728.3650 $ 

Apple Barrel Café 

At either of the Apple Barrel Cafe locations you’ll find the highest 

quality food and a “homey” atmosphere featuring extra large 

portions and top quality from pasta and chili to burgers, steak 

and seafood. All of their beef is aged, certified premium choice. 

They have daily specials, breakfast, lunch, and dinner; breakfast is 

served all day, every day. applebarrelcafe-com.webs.com; 3806 

S. Elm Place, Broken Arrow, 918.286.3300; 15225 S. Memorial, 

Bixby, 918.366.2600 $ 

Baker St. Pub & Grill 

A unique spin on the English hangout with a flair for Shepherd’s 

Pie. Hearty meals in a fun-filled atmosphere. Watch sports while 

enjoying burgers, nachos, fish and chips and more than 200 

distinctive beers. And don’t miss out on a trip to the bathroom. 

bakerstreetpub.com; 6620 S. Memorial, Tulsa, 918.286.2227 $ 

Baxter’s Interurban Grill 

Quiet, casual and relaxing atmosphere that also doubles as a 

place to have fun while enjoying a great meal. Menu features a 

variety of American cuisine, traditional fare and signature dishes. 

baxtersgrill.com; 717 S. Houston, Tulsa, 918.585.3134 $ 

BGB 

BGB serves only the best and freshest ingredients. It all starts 

with their fresh ground beef patty that is a unique blend of brisket, 

short rib and chuck expertly grilled to your liking and accompanied 

by house-made sauces, house-made pickles and fresh toppings. 

1730 Utica Square, Tulsa, 918.747.7935 $-$$ 

Bluestone Steak House & Seafood 

Serving brunch, lunch and dinner, Bluestone offers friendly service 

and gourmet quality food. Dinner menu includes steak, bone-in 

pork chop, chicken fried chicken, shrimp scampi pasta and barb-qued 

salmon. bluestonesteakhouse.com; 10032 S. Sheridan, 

918.296.9889 $$-$$$ 

Brownie’s Hamburgers 

Churning out burgers for nearly 60 years, the 1950’s décor only 

adds to the friendly service, choice eats and frosty root beer. 

Hand-battered onion strings and freedom fries are the perfect side 

dishes. brownies-hamburgers.com; 2130 S. Harvard, Tulsa, 

918.744.0320; 6577 E. 71st, Tulsa, 918.398.6615 $ 

Cafe Olé 

Serving Southwest cuisine for 30 years. Dine on Mexican salads, 

inventive side dishes including jalapeño cornbread and traditional 

tacos that include shredded beef, chicken, pork or veggies. 

cafeolebrookside.com; 3509 S. Peoria, Tulsa (Brookside), 

918.745.6699 $ 

The Canebrake 

Enjoy global cuisine crafted from locally-sourced ingredients in 

their beautiful garden-to-table kitchen. Their award-winning staff 

serves seasonal fare in a 65-seat restaurant looking into an open 

kitchen. Gourmet cooking classes, wine dinners and culinary 

demonstrations offer a chance for you to join in on this delicious 

destination. Whether you’re there for the week or just an evening 

of relaxation, you are sure to feel pampered at The Canebrake 

Kitchen. Dinner highlights include roasted quail, rack of lamb, 

buffalo strudel and cider pork chops. thecanebrake.com; 33241 

E. 732nd Road, Wagoner, 918.485.1810 $-$$$ 

Caz’s Chowhouse 

Menu reflects a wide variety of comfort foods including salads 

(house, garden, Santa Fe and Cobb), burgers, catfish, pork sliders, 

the Great Cazbah (grilled cheese with Jalapeño bacon and 

tomato), meatloaf and chicken fried steak. cazschowhouse.com; 

18 E. Brady, Tulsa (Brady Arts District), 918.588.2469 $ 

Caz’s Pub 

Not just an ordinary bar located in the heart of the Brady Art 

District of downtown Tulsa. Great casual eatery offering delicious 

fare, drink specials and plenty of tunes piping out of the jukebox. 

cazspub.com; 21 E. Brady, Tulsa (Brady Arts District), 

918.585.8587 $ 

Celebrity Restaurant 

Known for their award-winning Caesar salad, this establishment 

gets it done with old-water lobster tail, steaks and cast-iron 

skillet fried chicken. celebritytulsa.com; 3109 S. Yale, Tulsa, 

918.743.1800 $$ 

Chimi’s 

For over 30 years has been serving generation after generation of 

the greater Tulsa community with some of the freshest authentic 

Mexican food this side of the border. And if you can handle it, 

ask the waiter to diablo style your meal. chimismexican.com; 

1304 E. 15th, Tulsa, 918.587.4411; 5320 S. Harvard, Tulsa, 

918.749.7755; 6709 E. 81st, Tulsa, 918.960.2723 $ 

Cork 

Expect big things from Cork including an elaborate menu, 

expansive wine list and a remodeled dining area. Open for lunch, 

the casual atmosphere in enhanced by unique choices of entrees 

including double pork chops, seasoned meats, fish and chips 

and even crème brulee for dessert. 8922 S. Memorial, Tulsa, 

918.615.3383 $$ 

Cumin: Flavor of India 

Cumin’s menu is diverse and balanced offering some of the best 

multi-regional cuisine India has to offer featuring innovative takes 

presented with a modern and refined flair. 8242 E. 71st, Tulsa, 

918.994.7404 $-$$ 

Dave and Buster’s 

Menu that combines fun with flavor on dishes like chicken and 

waffles, bacon-wrapped beef medallions and the chicken goldfingers. 




$: Under $15 $$: $15-$25 $$$: $25-$50 $$$$: Over $50 

Work the food off on their Million Dollar Midway offering hundreds of 

games for the young and young at heart. daveandbusters.com; 6812 

S. 105th E. Ave., Tulsa, 918.449.3100 $ 

Doc’s Wine and Food 

Serving brunch, lunch and dinner, check out the creole scramble, 

eggs nola (with blue swimmer crab cakes and poached eggs), 

shrimp and grits, bourbon glazed duck, sea scallops and the hangover 

burger. And if the burger doesn’t do the trick, Doc’s has plenty of 

other cures including a mimosa, bloody mary and sangria. 

docswineandfood.com; 3509 S. Peoria, Tulsa, 918.949.3663 

$$ 

El Chico 

A Mexican food tradition since 1940, the El Chico story began 

when Adelaida Cuellar’s homemade tamales drew huge crowds 

at a small county fair in 1926. Her sons opened a cafe in Dallas, 

following their mother’s recipes for enchiladas with chile con 

carne sauce. Today, El Chico is still serving top-quality Mexican 

food favorites with fresh new specialties of today. At El Chico, 

you can treat yourself to delicious, authentic Mexican food. Taste 

sauces and food prepared from scratch in their kitchens just like 

mama would have made for her family. elchico.com; 9825 E. 21st, 

Tulsa, 918.663.7755 $ 

Elmer’s BBQ 

Elmer’s BBQ has been a Tulsa landmark for over 35 years with 

an “It be bad” menu that offers some of the finest and freshest 

smoked meats available at an affordable price. Sandwich and 

dinner plates range from one to three meats including chopped/ 

sliced beef or pork, bologna, hot links, sausage, ham, chicken, 

salmon or turkey. If you’re looking to answer a hungry stomach, go 

for the famous badwich that features a huge sampling of smoked 

meats and choice of two sides. elmersbbqtulsa.com; 4130 S. 

Peoria Ave., Tulsa, 918.742.6702 $ 

Full Moon Café 

Serving up favorites like tortilla soup, hamburgers, crisp salads 

and chicken margarita, Full Moon Cafe also offers some of 

Oklahoma’s finest music at night including a live band karaoke. 

eatfullmoon.com; 1525 E. 15th, Tulsa, 918.583.6666; 411 W. 

Stone Wood Dr., Broken Arrow, 918.994.6363 $ 

The Gaucho 

Taking the ordinary out of a steak dinner, this Brazilian restaurant 

balances upscale décor with a casual atmosphere and main 

courses prepared on a slow-roasting rotisserie and delivered to 

tables in what seems like an endless stream of servers offering 

delectable cuts of meats, shrimp and pineapple. 

gauchotulsa.com; 6219 E. 61st, Tulsa, 918.494.0042 $$-$$$ 

George’s Pub & Grill 

Featuring an intense beer selection, nightly specials and fantastic 

food, George’s is everything you’d want in a neighborhood pub. 

Locally owned and known for their Thai fish tacos, the food is 

prepared fresh and can be enjoyed in upstairs seating or on the 

patio. With so many options for grub and suds, it’s easy to see why 

George’s is a favorite. 108 N. 1st, Jenks, 918.296.9711 $ 

Harden’s 

Preparation is the rule when it comes to Harden’s hamburgers. It 

starts with cutting the onions with a razor blade and keeping the 

buns a little greasy. Everything is fresh and homemade. 

thehamburgerstore.com; 432 S. Sheridan, Tulsa, 918.834.2558 $ 

The Hen 

Called “the French Hen’s naughty little sister in Brookside” by the 

owner, this lively restaurant offers fried oysters, wedge salads, 

veal meatloaf, cedar plank salmon, beef tenderloin, grilled duck 

and a great cinnamon roll bread pudding. thehenbistro.com; 

3509 S. Peoria, Tulsa, 918.935.3420 $$$ 

Fat Daddy’s Pub & Grille 

Remodeled and completely non-smoking, this south Tulsa hangout 

offers a great atmosphere, plenty of TVs to watch your favorite 

sporting events, pool and live music every Friday and Saturday. A 

full kitchen that is open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday 

and 11 a.m.-midnight on Friday and Saturday offers a plethora 

of pub favorites including chicken wraps, reubens, French dips 

and burgers of many varieties. Other specialties include country 

fried steak, fajitas, queso-smothered burritos, salads and pasta. 

fatdaddyspubandgrille.com; 8056 S. Memorial Dr., Tulsa, 

918.872.6206 $ 

Flo’s Burger Diner 

Friendly diner experience with a vintage ‘50s feel. Home-cooked 

burgers are the staple of choice. One of the few restaurants in the 

area that doesn’t have a freezer in the kitchen. They bring in their 

food fresh daily, even seasoning their ground beef and forming 

fresh patties. Their fries are hand cut and even their bacon bits 

are made right there in the kitchen. If you’re still hungry after the 

old-school meal, they have many desserts to choose from and 

are always adding new things to the menu. 19322 E. Admiral, 

Catoosa, 918.739.4858 $ 

French Hen Bistro & Wine Bar 

Not easy to find, but worth the effort. Catering to diners looking 

for something exceptional for over 30 years, the menu includes 

prime meats, Colorado lamb, fresh fish, unique sauces, soups, 

cheesecakes and bread pudding. frenchhentulsa.net; 7143 S. 

Yale, Tulsa, 918.492.2596 $$$ 

Fuji Japanese Cuisine and 

Sushi Bar 

Partake in over 28 years of dining experience with Big Willie, 

California rolls, calamari, cream cheese wontons, spicy tuna and 

a crowd favorite ninja roll. fujitulsa.com; 8226 E. 71st, Tulsa, 

918.250.1821 $$ 

Hey Mambo 

Located in the Brady Arts District, Hey Mambo is a true brick oven 

Italian restaurant and wine bar where the control of the dining 

experience is placed firmly in your hands. Their mission is to 

provide delicious cuisine with charming and timely service in a 

modern and vibrant atmosphere. Dishes include chicken scallopini, 

a’gnello alla montanara, pescatora, pasta el sol, linguini carbonara 

and pizza. heymambo.com; 114 N. Boston, Tulsa (Brady Arts 

District), 918.508.7000 $-$$ 

Hibiscus Caribbean Bar and Grill 

The restaurant is a medium-sized, casual and sophisticated dining 

lounge, emphasizing West Indian and Jamaican style cuisine that 

incorporates live music and special events to create an exciting 

and culturally diverse dining experience. Hibiscus utilizes natural 

and organic ingredients to create unique and flavorful cuisine 

authentic to island culture. Additionally, Hibiscus procures its 

ingredients from local markets and farmers when possible. The 

bar sports a wide selection of liquors and beers with exotic drink 

choices and mixes. hibiscusbrookside.com; 3316 S. Peoria, 

Tulsa (Brookside), 918.749.4700 $ 

Hooters 

The menu includes hamburgers and other sandwiches, steaks, 

seafood entrees, appetizers, and the restaurant’s specialty, 

chicken wings. At the Tulsa location, enjoy all-you-can-eat wings 

every Monday night after 6 p.m. hooters.com; 8108 E. 61st, 

Tulsa, 918.250.4668 $ 

Hop Bunz 

Fresh with plenty of sass (“All of our burgers wear condiments”) 

and delicious fare, Hop Bunz serves fresh antibiotic-free, 

hormone-free, steroid-free, all-natural Black Angus beef that 

they grind in-house everyday. They also bake fresh bunz daily 

and hand-cut their fries from select Maine Kennebec potatoes. 

Burgers range from The Woodstock (veggie patty, goat cheese and 

avocado) and The Upstream (ground Atlantic salmon) to the Big 

Daddy (Angus beef, grilled pastrami and grilled onions) and the 

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Mamasota’s 

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Build Your Own Tacos, Rice, Beans, Chips and Salsas. 

Crispy Taco Bar for 10 $99.95 20 $199.95 35 $345.50 

Perfect for Business or Home! 

918.764.9333 

Hours: 

Mon. 11am to 2pm, Tue.-Sat. 11am to 9pm 

5209 S. SHERIDAN RD. 

In The Farm Shopping Center 

www.mamasotastulsa.com 

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$ 4 99 1/4lb Old Fashioned 

Hamburger & Fries 

REG. $6.50 • 432 S. Sheridan • 918-834-2558 • EXPIRES 3/31/15 

RATED 

Drive-Thru Service 

Phone Orders Welcome 

BEER SPECIALS 

with purchase of a meal 

Mon-Tue, 2pm-7pm .75¢ Draft 

Wed-Fri, 2pm-7pm $1.25 Bottle 

Saturday, ALL DAY .95¢ Draft 

HARDEN’S 

“The Hamburger Store” 

432 S. Sheridan • Tulsa 

NEXT TO COUCH PHARMACY 

Store (918)834-2558 

Catering (918)409-1374 

CHINESE BUFFET RESTAURANT 

Come and 

Try our 

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Today! 

Try our new salad bar 

featuring crab legs, lobster and various 

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Lobster Buffet Special 

Friday to Sunday Start at 5:30pm 

Dragon Grill with special Kabob menu! 

Now offering delivery! 

918.664.2245 

7837 E. 51st Street 

www.royaldragontulsa.com 

918.994.7404 

8242 E 71st St • Tulsa, OK 74133 

Mon - Thu: 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 

Fri - Sat: 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 

Sun: 11:00 am - 2:30 pm 




$: Under $15 $$: $15-$25 $$$: $25-$50 $$$$: Over $50 

Juicy Lucy (beef stuffed with cheddar). hopbunz.com; 3330 S. 

Peoria, Tulsa (Brookside), 918.949.6595 $-$$ 

In The Raw 

Sushi with a pulse. In the Raw sushi features traditional and 

nouveau sushi, sashimi and nigiri creations in addition to a full 

menu of cooked cuisine. In the Raw sushi has earned awards 

for the Best Sushi in Tulsa every year since 2001. Two Tulsa 

locations plus inside the BOK Center. intherawsushi.com; 34th 

and Peoria, Tulsa, 918.744.1300; 216 S. Main, Broken Arrow, 

918.893.6111 $$ 

Incredible Pizza 

All-you-can-eat buffet with over 30 varieties of pizza, baked 

potato bar, homemade soups, pastas, salad bar and a plethora of 

dessert options. The entertainment offerings include glow-in-thedark 

mini golf, go-karts, XD theatre, bumper cars, over 100 video 

games and a jump zone. incrediblepizza.com; 8314 E. 71st, Tulsa, 

918.294.8671 $ 

La Crepe Nanou 

Romantic neighborhood French bistro and crêperie established 

in 1983 in New Orleans. Notable menu items include crêpes 

(savory and sweet), PEI moules frites, escargot and local whole 

grilled fish. Brunch highlights include crêpe Lorraine, omelette 

au crabe, croque monsieur and madame. Additionally, they offer 

vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free choices as well as numerous 

specials du jour. 7890 E. 106th, Tulsa, 918.970.4767 $$ 

Lambrusco’z To Go 

Deli dishes available for dine-in, carryout or delivery. Popular 

sandwiches include the Italian beef tenderloin with a garlic cheese 

melt on ciabatta, old-fashioned meatloaf and the reuben. The 

white meats are well represented with a ‘cluckin’ pita with pepper 

jack and a California club of honey maple turkey bacon and 

avocado. Or build your own 3- or 5-ounce masterpiece. Soups and 

salads are also available for a lighter meal. lambruscoz.com; 114 

S. Detroit, Tulsa (Blue Dome District), 918.496.1246; 1344 E. 

41st, Tulsa (Brookside) $ 

Infuzion Ultra Lounge & Bistro 

Unwind from your day and relax during piano bar hours and 

take in the classic music styling of their baby grand piano and 

hand-crafted artisan cocktails. After enjoying a cocktail, let 

Infuzion’s executive chef and specialty staff create a one-of-akind 

dining experience offering a wide variety of menu items that 

are aimed to please and guaranteed to be unforgettable. Each 

dish is created fresh daily in their state-of-the-art kitchen. Be 

sure to pair your dinner with one of their fine wines for a superior 

dining experience. Thursday through Saturday, Infuzion features 

live entertainment with rock, country and jazz bands; DJs; and 

acoustic music. infuziontulsa.com; 101st and Mingo, Tulsa, 

918.806.8400 $ 

Jason’s Deli 

No artificial trans fats or high fructose corn syrup used to prepare 

their offerings. The salad bar is enhanced with organic choices 

and the Reuben is one of the best. Don’t see what you want 

Invent your own sandwich on the go. jasonsdeli.com; 8321 

E. 61st, 918.252.9999; 1330 E. 15th, Tulsa (Cherry Street), 

918.599.7777 $ 

Jim’s Coney Island 

A family-run business, Jim’s Coney Island offers authentic-style 

gyros. Don’t expect a foil wrapped sandwich and it’s a good idea 

to have utensils within reach as these things come loaded with a 

healthy helping of meat and veggies layered on a pita. The meat is 

drizzled with an Italian-style oil and topped off with a large helping 

of Tzatziki sauce. The meat is grilled so it snaps on the outside 

and is soft in the middle. The coneys are grilled on a griddle 

and layered with chili, onions, and cheese. Other menu staples 

include souvlaki (shish-ka-bob), chili, spinach pie, tabouli and 

stuffed tomatoes. jimsconeyisland.net; 1923 S. Harvard, Tulsa, 

918.744.9018 $ 

Juniper 

Focuses on providing the freshest, local products prepared simply 

and beautifully. Using hand-selected items sourced from Green 

Country, Juniper’s menu evolves with the changing seasons, 

allowing the staff to introduce new and exciting plates with Italian, 

French, Spanish and American influences. The bar focuses on 

innovation in mixology, utilizing infused vodkas, gins and flavored 

bitters. junipertulsa.com; 324 E. 3rd, Tulsa, 918.794.1090 $$ 

Keo 

Offering dishes from a variety of countries in Southeast Asia 

including Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Malaysia, all made 

to order using fresh ingredients prepared in traditional manners 

and served in a full-service atmosphere. Located in Brookside 

and south Tulsa. keorestaurant.com; 3524 S. Peoria, Tulsa 

(Brookside), 918.794.8200; 8921 S. Yale, Tulsa, 918.794.0090 $ 

Lanna Thai 

Fresh ingredients and bold flavors have made Lanna Thai a Tulsa 

staple for more than a decade. Stop in for lunch, dinner, or drinks 

or pick up an order to go. Lanna is a family owned and operated 

restaurant that has been providing authentic Thai food and great 

entertainment to Tulsa since 1998. The satay gai is a popular 

appetizer and the crisp and flavorful spring rolls have long been 

a hit. This dining hot spot cooks up both inventive and traditional 

dishes including pia song kruang, pad thai and yum talay. 

lannathaitulsa.com; 7227 S. Memorial, Tulsa, 918.249.5262 

$-$$ 

Los Cabos 

This family of restaurants provides a casual upscale Mexican 

concept that harkens to the resort feeling of Los Cabos, Mexico 

with a hacienda feel, and an outdoor cabana bar with live 

entertainment seven days a week during the spring and summer 

months. Los Cabos offers a menu that evokes the sophisticated 

gourmet tastes of Mexico as well as the combination of fresh 

seafood dishes. The menu was inspired by consumers’ growing 

taste for more authentic flavors, freshly prepared products and 

value-priced items. The menu is unique by combining traditional 

recipes with modern flavors including carnitas (slow roasted 

pork), blackened tilapia, chicken and steak fajitas, tantalizing 

fresh roasted salsa and traditional cheese enchiladas. Use your 

imagination to make unlimited combinations through your own 

creative tastes, or by trying one of their combination platters. 

loscabosok.com; 300 Riverwalk Terrace, Jenks, 918.298.2226; 

151 Bass Pro Drive, Broken Arrow, 918.355.8877; 9455 N. 

Owasso Expressway, Owasso, 918.609.8671 $-$$ 

Mamasota’s 

The roots of Mamasota’s are found in California taquerias. It’s 

a food style that they like to call farm fresh Mexican. Breakfast 

ranges from the egg and chorizo chilaquiles to burritos served 

with home fries. Daily specials include a variety of traditional 

Mexican dishes like chile relleno, chimichangas, gorditas and 

crunchy fish tacos. Dinner includes a fresh take on fajitas, 

enchiladas, flautas and quesadillas. Enjoy seafood like camarones 

al mojo de ajo or grilled shrimp in a cream sauce with garlic. 

mamasotastulsa.com; 5209 S. Sheridan, Tulsa, 918.764.9333 $ 

Mason’s 

Grab a sandwich like the dripped beef with au jus, some 

hummus or an offering from Jay’s Original Hoagies. Chill in sofas, 

wingbacks and high-top tables or shoot a game of pool in the 

lounge. A full-service bar with over 30 beers and hard spirits can 

keep you hydrated while watching the big game. 122 N. Boston 

Ave., Tulsa (Brady Arts District), 918.582.4888 $ 

Maxxwell’s 

Serving your favorites with a twist on historic Route 66. Located in 

the historic Campbell Hotel, Maxxwell’s offers a wide menu from 

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Well Dressed 

Burgers 

In Utica 

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back into Burgers! 

BGB 

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“Well Dressed Burgers” 

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WAY A BURGER 

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918.747.7935 

Located at Utica Square 

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Open for lunch and dinner 

3 Locations To Serve You Better! 

Open on Event Nights at the BOK Center 

219 S. Cheyenne • Downtown 

918.592.5151 

6024-A S. Sheridan • South Tulsa 

918.499.1919 

GAUCHO 

Brazilian Steakhouse 

Authentic 

Brazilian food as 

a buffet-style, 

all-you-can-eat 

steak, chicken, 

pork, lamb 

and more. 

918.494.0042 

6219 E 61st., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136 




$: Under $15 $$: $15-$25 $$$: $25-$50 $$$$: Over $50 

sweet potato tater tots and calamari to a pesto-rubbed veggie 

sandwich, blackened fish tacos and prime rib. thecampbellhotel. 

com; 2636 E. 11th, Tulsa, 918.748.5500 $$ 

Mexicali Border Café 

Serving authentic Mexican cuisine since 1987, Mexicali offers a 

full menu with quesadillas, appetizers, fresh salads, soups, fajitas 

and specialty plates. mexicalibordercafe.com; 14 W. Brady, 

Tulsa, 918.582.3383 $ 

Mi Cocina 

Everything offered is handcrafted and made fresh daily using 

authentic Mexican cooking techniques and the finest ingredients 

available. From their famous salsa to the mouthwatering, handdipped 

enchiladas, you can taste the freshness and quality in 

every bite. Relax in their comfortably stylish surroundings with a 

Mambo Taxi served by a warm, friendly and professional staff. The 

menu offers enough of a variety that everyone in your party is sure 

to find just the right dish. micocinarestaurants.com; 1342 E. 

15th, Tulsa (Cherry Street), 918.599.8009 $ 

Molly’s Landing 

Converted log cabin in Catoosa provides one of the most unique 

dining experiences in the area. While waiting on one of their 

succulent steaks, quail or seafood dishes, challenge a friend to a 

showdown on the outdoor chess game. mollyslanding.com; 3700 N. 

Highway 66, Catoosa, 918.266.7853 $$$ 

Mondo’s 

The Tulsa tradition since 1969, the Alosio family proudly serves 

homemade classic entrées including classico pasta ravioli, 

lasagna, buttery clams and linguine, eggplant parmigiana, steak 

and shrimp marsala, and many more including the famous heroes 

and wood-fired pizza. mondositalian.com; 3410 S. Peoria, Tulsa 

(Brookside), 918.561.6300 $-$$ 

Napa Flats Wood-Fired Kitchen 

The menu vision is fresh food made in-house with a Californian, 

Mediterranean and Italian flair. Delectable eats range from gelato 

and wood-fired pizza to amazing sauces and a super rich Palo 

Alto appetizer dip. The eclectic menu has something for everyone 

with hand-cut steaks, fish and pasta as well. Their chefs take 

the time to provide a special dining experience by doing the little 

things a discriminating eater appreciates. They also offer over 75 

wines by the glass. napaflats.com; 9912 Riverside Dr., Tulsa, 

918.948.6505 $-$$ 

Palace Café 

Palace Café offers brunch, lunch and dinner with a wealth of 

dining choices from roast chicken roulade, scallop linguini and 

braised beef short rib to lobster ravioli, smoked pork tenderloin 

and a short rib burger. At lunch tap into your inner child with a 

grilled cheese deluxe made with house focaccia, mozzarella and 

lomah dairy cheddar and layered with maple bacon and sliced 

tomato. Red and white wines are served by the glass or bottle. 

palacetulsa.com; 1301 E. 15th, Tulsa (Cherry Street), 

918.582.4321 $-$$ 

P.F. Chang’s 

Each dish is prepared to order using the freshest and highest 

quality ingredients. From their famous lettuce wraps and 

dumplings to kung pao chicken and pad Thai, balance and 

simplicity are hallmarks of the Utica Square staple, while explosive 

flavors in such tiny packages are part of the popular modern 

take on the reverent Asian cuisine. At P.F. Chang’s guests are 

surrounded by a unique environment combining influences of 

Chinese and American cultures. pfchangs.com; 1978 E. 21st, 

Tulsa, 918.747.6555 $-$$ 

Polo Grill 

The menu changes seasonally and is carefully prepared by 

an experienced culinary team that chooses selections to take 

advantage of the availability of fresh meats and produce. Polo 

Grill has been recognized for its achievements countless times 

on local, regional and national levels. pologrill.com; 2038 Utica 

Square, Tulsa, 918.744.4280 $$$ 

Prhyme 

Features classic cuts of beef, such as the rib eye, NY strip and 

filet mignon that is raised and finished in several ways, like grass fed 

and grain fed prime beef. Seasonal seafood, Australian lamb chops, 

artistically plated appetizers, classic caviar service and delectable 

desserts are just some of the tempting tastes also available. 

prhymetulsa.com; 111 N. Main, Tulsa, 918.794.7700 $$$ 

Rapheal’s BBQ & Grill 

With a contemporary spin on a classic, chef Rapheal Jacob’s 

fusion-style BBQ dishes are amazingly delicious experiences. 

From smoked tacos—layered in pulled pork or brisket—and 

blackened chicken to the inventive smoked tater bomb or super 

bowl (brisket, brown gravy, mashed potatoes, cheese and bacon 

bits), the dishes will give you a new appreciation for how meat can 

be prepared. raphealbbq.com; 2001 W. Houston, Broken Arrow, 

918.872.9111 $ 

Nelson’s Buffeteria 

Serving Tulsa since 1929 with a cafeteria-style approach, you’ll 

find all the staples of a good breakfast or lunch including meatloaf, 

roasted chicken, ribs, beans and some of the best chicken fried 

steak you’ll ever eat. nelsonsbuffeteria.com; 4401 S. Memorial, Tulsa, 

918.236.4655 $ 

Nhinja Sushi and Wok 

This family-owned franchise has a reputation as one of the most 

authentic Asian restaurants in the area and strives to be a top- 

“caves” to enjoy a meal that features all the standards you’d 

quality family destination with a selection of favorites you might 

expect. Customers rave about their sizzling hot fajitas and tasty 

find at a classic Hong Kong noodle shop. The sushi rolls are one CHINESE BUFFET RESTAURANT margarita selections. 2120 S. Sheridan, Tulsa, 918.728.3343 $ 

of the main attractions with a large variety of styles and tastes 

featuring yellowtail, tuna, steak, salmon, shrimp and veggies. The 

Royal Dragon Buffet 

wok and fried rice offerings are plentiful and reasonably priced. 

Try their salad bar featuring crab legs and various delicious meats. 

nhinja.com; 6746 S. Memorial, Tulsa, 918.893.5525 $ 

royaldragonbuffet.com; 7837 E. 51st, Tulsa, 918.664.2245 $ 

Omai 

Omai serves up consistently well-prepared and tasty Vietnamese 

dishes at a reasonable price. Highlights include lemongrass 

chicken, Korean ribs and imperial rolls. There are a variety of beef 

dishes, some not normally available in this market. Many find 

the chicken satay very deserving of high marks. The pho broth is 

full of flavors and served with a generous amount and variety of 

herbs. 2039 W. Houston St., Broken Arrow, 918.449.0356 $ 

Royal Dragon 

Ricardos 

From Chile Relleno and chalupas to a tempting array of chicken 

quesadillas, beef fajitas and burritos, it’s where the locals go. 

ricardostulsa.com; 5629 E. 41st, Tulsa, 918.622.2668 $ 

Rio Restaurant and Bar 

Affordably priced meals in a laid back family atmosphere. Menu 

includes all the staples you would expect to find with tasty twists 

on tradition. Located in the old Casa Bonita, there are plenty of 

Russo’s Coal Fired Italian Kitchen 

Russo’s is inspired by the traditional Italian values of family, 

friends and, of course, food. Their menu delivers delicious Italian 

meals prepared with a passion for food, fresh ingredients and the 

goal of providing guests a distinctive dining experience. Serving 

918.664.2245 quality food since 1978, Russo’s not only offers up specialty 

7837 E. 51st Street pizzas, but also fresh salads, soups and homemade pastas. 

www.royaldragonbuffet.com Authentic Italian cannoli, fresh seafood, chicken, veal and flatbread 

Try our new salad bar 

featuring crab legs, various 

delicious meats on our buffet! 

Dragon Grill with special Kabob menu! 

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Serving Authentic 

Mexican Cuisine 

Since 1987 

A Tulsa Tradition! 

• Dine-in or carry out 

• Delivery service available 

• Daily & weekly specials 

• Full catering services 

• Banquet Facilities 

918.582.3383 

www.mexicalibordercafe.com 

14 West Brady 





$: Under $15 $$: $15-$25 $$$: $25-$50 $$$$: Over $50 

sandwiches are just some of the distinctive dishes on the menu. 

nypizzeria.com; 8941 S. Yale, Tulsa, 918.779.4600 $-$$ 

S&J Oyster Bar & Seafood Café 

Family friendly joint that can be the perfect place to experience the 

true flair and spice of Cajun and New Orleans culture. Specialties 

include étouffée, crawfish pie, crab cake, feta salmon salad, 

catfish, clams and fried calamari. sjoyster.com; 308 E. 1st, Tulsa 

(Blue Dome District), 918.938.7933 $ 

Shiloh’s 

Homemade hot rolls made them famous, but grandma-style 

cooking keeps them coming back. Make sure you ask for some 

strawberry rhubarb jam. shilohsrestaurant.com; 2604 N. Aspen, 

Broken Arrow, 918.254.1500 $ 

Sinbad Rotisserie Chicken and 

Mediterranean Food 

Bow to your cravings at this Mediterranean cuisine hotspot. Best 

know for the intense flavors of their rotisserie chicken, you’ll also 

find fresh hummus, delicious kebabs and made-from-scratch 

falafel. You will be able to taste the generations of influence in this 

spot’s special touches. Many claim to have found the best baklava 

in town here thanks to a soft-yet-flaky texture. 514 N. Elm Place, 

Broken Arrow, 918.259.8046 $ 

Sisserou’s 

Sisserou’s restaurant concept is inspired by the colorful cuisine of 

the island of Dominica, the Nature Isle of the Caribbean. Although 

inspired by a specific little known island, their menu includes a 

broader spectrum stylized on authentic Caribbean cuisine with 

a touch of European and American influences. Entrees include 

jerk chicken, stewed oxtail, Cuban sandwich, Roti wrap, pork 

tenderloin, mahi mahi, beef filet, butternut squash soup and red 

snapper. sisserousrestauranttulsa.com; 107 N. Boulder, Tulsa 

(Brady Arts District), 918.576.6800 $ 

Smoke on Cherry Street 

Smoke and chef Erik Reynolds bring signature style to steak while 

grilling up greatness. Committed to offering a unique and locally 

centered dining experience, Smoke offers quality food, unique 

daily specials and a constantly updated menu. Enjoy the comfort, 

weekly live music and ventilated cigar lounge. On the weekends, 

Smoke puts the creativity on full display with an unique brunch 

menu. smoketulsa.com; 1542 E. 15th, Tulsa (Cherry Street), 

918.949.4440 $-$$$ 

Sonoma Bistro and Wine Bar 

New World inspired wine list with over 100 available by the glass. 

In a backward twist, the food, including California-style pizzas, 

was conceived to complement the wine. sonomatulsa.com; 3523 

S. Peoria, Tulsa, 918.747.9463 $ 

Speedy Gonzalez 

This local favorite pays homage to Mexico’s bold colors and flavors 

with its authentic creations and large portions. Chips are made 

fresh and are endless. Good food (try the shredded pork tacos) at 

a reasonable price. 2601 S. Memorial, Tulsa, 918.836.0960 $ 

Sushi House 

Sushi House is well known for two things: great sushi and great 

prices. The fish is extremely fresh and the portions just right, 

not skimpy at all. The sushi comes in small portions, which 

makes it easy to try many types. Other favorites include sashimi, 

nigiri and the pumpkin soup. 1350 E. Kenosha, Broken Arrow, 

918.251.0112; 6946 S. Lewis, Tulsa, 918.488.1887 $ 

Tavolo 

Focusing on fresh, healthy, authentic Italian, the menu features 

modern, innovative plates. Tavolo offers both lunch and dinner options, 

along with an extensive wine list and traditional Italian desserts. 

Tavolo is fitting of what most people imagine an upscale, intimate 

Italian restaurant to be. The bottom floor has a casual feel at the bar 

and a cozy, romantic ambiance at the tables. The second floor has 

a beautiful view of Boston Avenue through floor-to-ceiling windows. 

tavolotulsa.com; 427 S. Boston, Tulsa, 918.949.4498 $$ 

Te Kei’s 

Combines traditional Asian flavors with the freshest ingredients. 

Their large appetizer menu features lettuce wraps, calamari, 

spicy crab cakes, edamame, Korean tacos and coconut chicken 

tenders. Te Kei’s has several specialty items including their own 

recipe for chicken noodle soup, Thai chicken salad, Mongolian 

beef and Pearl’s lemon chicken. Complete your meal with one 

of their decadent desserts. tekeis.com; 1616 S. Utica, Tulsa, 

918.382.7777 $-$$ 

The Tropical 

Boasting a menu full of Thai-inspired surf, turf and vegan dishes, 

The Tropical was voted by one publication as Tulsa’s best new 

restaurant in 2011. The kitchen staff prides itself on making 

all of the ingredients pop with flavor and many dishes can be 

customized to suit your palate. As you arrive, you may see some of 

the staff in the surrounding gardens picking fresh ingredients. Grill 

items include rainbow trout, swordfish, sea bass and lobster tail. 

Wok delicacies include panang, gang pah, kaprao and red gang 

curry. The signature entrees range from ribeyes and cab fried 

rice to trout pad ped and plah goong. tropicaltulsa.com; 8125 E. 

49th, Tulsa, 918.895.6433 $-$$ 

Ti Amo Ristorante Italiano 

Fine dining at an affordable price. Ti Amo has been welcoming 

diners since 1989 to experience the flavors of Italy and the 

Mediterranean in an elegant, hospitable atmosphere. The creations 

include tender pastas, rustic spices and choice meats grilled to 

perfection. Open for lunch and dinner. tiamotulsa.com; 6024-A 

S. Sheridan, Tulsa, 918.499.1919; 219 S. Cheyenne, Tulsa, 

918.592.5151 $$ 

Tres Amigos 

This cantina-style eatery serves up Sonoran-style cuisine and a 

wide selection of tequilas, margaritas and beers (both Mexican 

and domestic). Mexican fare includes all the usual staples but 

with interesting spins on taste and flavor. The pork cochinita 

pibil tacos take corn tortillas and fill them with pork slow cooked 

in banana leaves with a grilled pineapple and a cactus salad. 

tresamigostulsa.com; 8144 S. Lewis, Tulsa, 918.518.5554 $-$$ 

Treys Bar and Grill 

A Tulsa-iconic bar featuring a lot of locally inspired décor. Enjoy 

the game on their 11-foot projection screen while you play pool or 

shuffleboard. 7891 E. 108th, Tulsa, 918.970.4950 $ 

Twin Peaks 

Serving up made-from-scratch man food, 29-degree draft 

beer and every big game on 40 man-size HD flat screens. 

All of this served by friendly and attentive Twin Peaks girls, 

offering their signature girl-next-door playful personalities. 

twinpeaksrestaurant.com; 7007 S. Memorial, Tulsa, 

918.250.0700 $ 

Waterfront Grill 

Chef Jimmy Blacketer’s menu was conceived during his travels 

across the country partaking in some of his favorite dining 

establishments. The result is a diverse seafood and steak menu 

featuring hand-rolled sushi, rainbow trout, salmon, tilapia, 

catfish and Allen Brothers protein cuts from a hickory wood grill. 

waterfrontgrilljenks.com; 120 Aquarium Dr., Jenks, 918.518- 

6300. $-$$ 

Western Country Diner 

Serving Tulsa for nearly 10 years, they serve breakfast all day 

but also have a large selection for lunch and dinner ranging from 

sandwiches and soups to seafood and steak. It’s also easy to get 

gluttonous at lunch. Large portions of chicken fried steak and pork 

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chops will challenge even the hungriest. You can also find many 

varieties of fresh pies. Service is friendly and efficient. 1905 S. 

Sheridan, Tulsa, 918.835.8862 $-$$ 

CHANG’S CHICKEN 

LETTUCE WRAPS 

Wine Loft 

The Wine Loft is a sleek upscale nightlife venue with 200 

different wines and a fantastic gourmet tapas menu. With a fullservice 

bar, comfortable lounge seating, a lovely outdoor space 

and an upstairs event space, The Wine Loft is the perfect place 

for any occasion. Every one of their 60-plus wines by the glass, 

is also available in a wine flight, giving guests the opportunity 

to try new varietals and expand their wine knowledge. Menu 

includes baked brie, turkey sliders, tuna tartare and smoked 

salmon pizzeti. thewinelofttulsa.com, 7890 E. 106th, Tulsa, 

918.970.4766 $$ 

Zanmai 

A mix of traditional and modern Japanese cuisine plus a patio 

that offers a great view of the downtown area. Watch as your 

food is cooked at the hibachi tables (meal includes salad, soup, 

appetizer, main course and frozen yogurt), or opt for traditional 

dining that includes shrimp tempura, scallops, sea bass, black 

cod, bone-in pork chop, lobster and choice beef aged for over 

21 days. zanmaiok.com; 1402 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa (Cherry 

Street), 918.556.0200 $$ 

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Friendly Service and 

Gourmet Quality Food! 

Certified Angus Beef Steaks / Aged 21 Days 

Homemade Cheesecake / Créme Brûlée 

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1923 S Harvard Ave. 


www.jimsconeyisland.net 


A collection of bars, restaur 

CARIBBEAN SPECIALTIES 

WITH A MODERN FLARE 

• Jerk chicken, Callaloo soup, Stewed 

oxtail, Cuban sandwich and Roti wrap 

• Pork tenderloin, mahi mahi, beef filet and 

butternut squash soup 

• Try our specialty dish: Red Snapper 

for Two 

• Great selection of your favorite wine, 

spirits and beers 

Live Jazz on Wednesdays and Fridays! 

"Best Brick Oven Pizza in Tulsa" 

918.576.6800 

107 N Boulder Ave. Unit C | Tulsa, OK 74103 

(ENTRANCE FACING MAIN ST.) 

www.sisserousrestauranttulsa.com 

114 N Boston | Tulsa, OK 74103 

918.508.7000 

Premium Cigars, Pipe Tobacco, 

Cutters, Lighters, Humidors & More 

Not Just an 

Ordinary Bar 

Located in the heart of the 

Brady Arts District of downtown Tulsa 

Caz's Pub 

21 East Brady \ Tulsa, OK 74103 

918.585.8587 

www.cazspub.com 

WE HAVE A FULL BAR! 

AMAZING LOUNGE! 

GREAT PATIO! 

918-960-2646 

118 N. BOSTON AVE. 

TULSA, OK 74103 

918-274-8191 

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ants and arts establishments 

Book your 

parties today so 

you won’t miss 

out on the fun! 

918.582.4888 

122 N. Boston Avenue | Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 

LIVE MUSIC! 

Friday, January 2, 2015 

Deacon 

Saturday, January 3, 2015 

The Boogie 

Thursday, January 8, 2015 

Mark Gibson 


Brandon Clark 


We the Ghost 


Ego Culture 


Dante and the Hawks 


Fine as Paint 


Nick Dahlquist 

918-599-9200 

Appetizers and 

Late Night Menu 

(Late night 

Sun.-Thurs. 9-12 PM 

Fri.-Sat. 

10-12 PM) 


RPM 


Daydream Empire 

Tuesday, January 27, 2015 

Dwight Smith 


The Capital Whys 


Jessica Hunt Band 


FM Pilots 

COME & 

ENJOY 

THE FUN! 

224 N. Main 

www.thehuntclubtulsa.com 

3pm-2am 

107 N. Boulder, Suite B 

918.398.7114 

www.bar46tulsa.com 

Hours: 4pm-2am 

TULSA'S 

PREMIERE 

DANCE CLUB 

We have live entertainment, dance 

floors and multiple bars that offer a 

great time. The club features high-end 

lighting and sound, a positive, safe and 

comfortable atmosphere and an 

outdoor patio. 

918-584-9494 

124 N. Boston Ave. 

www.clubmajestictulsa.com 

Open Thursday-Sunday 9pm-2am 


SHOWTIME 

Escape 

to the Movies! 

ALL NEW RELEASE MOVIES AT DISCOUNT 

PRICES —ALL DAY—EVERY DAY! 

Lowest Concession Prices in Tulsa! 

Kid’s Meal: $3.75 (Drink, Popcorn and Candy). $5.50 Combo (Small Drink, Popcorn and Candy). 

$7 Combo (2 Small Drinks, Medium Popcorn). $9 Combo (2 Medium Drinks, Large Popcorn) 

ETON SQUARE CINEMA 

8421 E. 61ST ST. SUITE V | TULSA 

Movie Line: 918.286.2618 | Office: 918.286.0689 

All showings before 6pm at $4; $7 after 6pm; 

Tuesdays at $4 all day; $4 for seniors and kids under 12. 

Taken 3 | Jan. 9 

Liam Neeson returns 

as ex-covert operative 

Bryan Mills, whose 

reconciliation with his exwife 

is tragically cut short 

when she is brutally 

murdered. Consumed 

with rage, and framed 

for the crime, he goes 

on the run to evade the 

relentless pursuit of the 

CIA, FBI and the police. 

For one last time, Mills 

must use his “particular 

set of skills,” to track 

down the real killers, 

exact his unique brand 

of justice, and protect the 

only thing that matters to 

him now—his daughter. 

Cast: Liam Neeson, 

Maggie Grace, Famke 

Janssen 

Predestination 

Jan. 9 

Predestination chronicles 

the life of a temporal 

agent sent on an 

intricate series of timetravel 

journeys designed 

to prevent future killers 

from committing their 

crimes. Now, on his 

final assignment, the 

agent must stop the 

one criminal that has 

eluded him throughout 

time and prevent a 

devastating attack in 

which thousands of lives 

will be lost. 

Cast: Ethan Hawke, 

Noah Taylor, Sarah 

Snook 

Let’s Kill Ward’s 

Wife | Jan. 9 

Everyone hates Ward’s 

wife and wants her 

dead, Ward most of all. 

But when his friends’ 

murderous fantasies 

turn into an accidental 

reality, they have to deal 

with a whole new set of 

problems—like how to 

dispose of the body and 

still make their 3 p.m. tee 

time. 

Cast: Patrick Wilson, 

Donald Paison, Amy 

Acker 

The World Made 

Straight | Jan. 9 

A troubled young man 

from a haunted rural 

community struggles to 

summon the courage 

to start a new life in this 

coming of age drama. 

Cast: Haley Joel 

Osment, Jeremy Irvine, 

Minka Kelly 

Girl With a Pearl 

Earring | Jan. 9 

This film, adapted from a 

work of fiction by author 

Tracy Chevalier, tells a 

story about the events 

surrounding the creation 

of the painting Girl With 

a Pearl Earring by 17th 

century Dutch master 

Johannes Vermeer. 

Little is known about 

the girl in the painting. 

It is speculated that she 

was a maid who lived in 

the house of the painter 

along with his family and 

other servants, though 

there is no historical 

evidence. This masterful 

film attempts to recreate 

the mysterious girl’s life. 

Cast: Colin Firth, 

Scarlett Johansson, Tom 

Wilkinson 

Spare Parts | Jan. 16 

Four Hispanic high 

school students form 

a robotics club under 

the leadership of 

their school’s newest 

teacher, Fredi. With no 

experience, $800, used 

car parts and a dream, 

this rag tag team goes 

up against the country’s 

reigning robotics 

champion, MIT. On 

their journey, they learn 

not only how to build 

a robot—they learn to 

build a bond that will last 

a lifetime. 

Cast: Alexa PenaVega, 

Jamie Lee Curtis, Marisa 

Tomei 

Blackhat | Jan. 16 

Set within the world 

of global cybercrime, 

Blackhat follows a 

furloughed convict 

and his American and 

Chinese partners as 

they hunt a high-level 

cybercrime network from 

Chicago to Los Angeles 

to Hong Kong to Jakarta. 

Cast: Chris Hemsworth, 

Viola Davis, Brandon 

Molale 

Still Alice | Jan. 16 

Alice Howland, happily 

married with three grown 

children, is a renowned 

linguistics professor who 

starts to forget words. 

When she receives a 

devastating diagnosis, 

Alice and her family find 

their bonds tested. 

Cast: Julianne Moore, 

Kristen Stewart, Alec 

Baldwin 

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Where the locals have been going since 1975! 

Daily 

Lunch Specials 

Open at 11am 

Monday thru Saturday 

Closed Sunday 

918.622.2668 

www.ricardostulsa.com 

5629 E. 41st • Tulsa, OK 

Visit this Charming Country Cafe 

That Serves Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

(Serves Breakfast All Day) 

Apple Barrel Cafe 

BIXBY 

15225 S. MEMORIAL 

918-366-2600 

BROKEN ARROW 

3806 S. ELM PLACE 

918-286-3300 

Open Monday - Saturday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. 

We're open Sunday from 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. 

“Voted Tulsa Cafe 2014” 

Unwind from your work day and relax with us Monday through 

Saturday 5 – 9 p.m. during our piano bar hours and enjoy the 

classic music styling of our baby grand piano and hand-crafted 

artisan cocktails. 

918.806.8400 

101st and Mingo 

www.infuziontulsa.com 


BOUTIQUE wines 

AND patio bar 

WOOD-FIRED pizza 

HAND-CUT steaks 

AND fresh fish 

918.948.6505 

9912 SOUTH RIVERSIDE DR. | TULSA, OK 74137 

www.napaflats.com 

RESTAURANT & BAR 

FAJITAS! 

$7.99 

Chicken or Beef 

TUESDAY-FRIDAY 

Formerly 

Casa Bonita 

$2.99 

Margarita 

(SMALL) TUESDAY-FRIDAY 

918.728.3343 

2120 S Sheridan Rd • Tulsa, OK 74129 

Open Tues-Sun | 11am-9pm 

Mouth watering hamburgers 

and homemade pies! 

NEW LOCATION: 

6577 E. 71st St. 

918.398.6615 

2130 South Harvard 

918.744.0320 

brownies-hamburgers.com 

Root beer 

floats! 

918.449.0356 

2039 W Houston St. | Broken Arrow 

HOURS 

Monday - Saturday 11a.m. - 9 p.m. 

Sunday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. 

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SHOWTIME 

Paddington 

Jan. 16 

From the beloved 

novels by Michael 

Bond, Paddington 

tells the story of the 

comic misadventures 

of a young Peruvian 

bear who travels to 

the city in search of a 

home. Finding himself 

lost and alone, he 

begins to realize that 

city life is not all he 

had imagined until he 

meets the kindly Brown 

family who read the 

label around his neck 

that says “Please look 

after this bear. Thank 

you,” and offer him a 

temporary haven. It 

looks as though his 

luck has changed until 

this rarest of bears 

catches the eye of a 

museum taxidermist. 

Cast: Ben Whishaw, 

Nicole Kidman, Hugh 

Bonneville 

The Wedding 

Ringer | Jan. 16 

Doug Harris is a 

loveable but socially 

awkward groom-to-be 

with a problem: he has 

no best man. With less 

than two weeks to go 

until he marries the girl 

of his dreams, Doug 

is referred to Jimmy 

Callahan, owner and 

CEO of Best Man, 

Inc., a company that 

provides flattering 

best men for socially 

challenged guys in 

need. What ensues 

is a hilarious wedding 

charade as they try to 

pull off the big con, and 

an unexpected budding 

bromance between 

Doug and his fake best 

man Jimmy. 

Cast: Josh Gad, Kaley 

Cuoco-Sweeting, Kevin 

Hart 

Three Night Stand 

Jan. 16 

A married couple’s 

romantic weekend is 

turned upside down 

when the husband’s exgirlfriend, 

a woman he’s 

secretly obsessed with, 

is running the ski lodge 

where they’re staying. 

Cast: Sam Huntington, 

Emmanuelle Chriqui, 

Meaghan Rath 

Black Sea | Jan. 23 

A rogue submarine 

captain accepts a 

potentially lucrative 

offer to seek out a 

missing treasure in the 

Black Sea despite the 

sneaking suspicion 

that he may be double 

crossed in this sea 

adventure. 

Cast: Jude Law, Scoot 

McNairy 

The Boy Next Door 

Jan. 23 

Shortly after her 

divorce, a woman 

meets a young 

man who may be 

more sinister than 

he appears in this 

psychological thriller 

that explores a 

forbidden attraction that 

goes much too far. 

Cast: Jennifer Lopez, 

Ryan Guzman, Kristin 

Chenoweth 

Mortdecai 

Jan. 23 

Juggling some angry 

Russians, the British 

Mi5, his impossibly 

leggy wife and an 

international terrorist, 

debonair art dealer 

and part time rogue 

Charlie Mortdecai 

must traverse the 

globe armed only with 

his good looks and 

special charm in a race 

to recover a stolen 

painting rumored to 

contain the code to a 

lost bank account filled 

with Nazi gold. 

Cast: Johnny Depp, 

Ewan McGregor, 

Gwyneth Paltrow 

The Humbling 

Jan. 23 

Simon Axler is a 

successful actor who, 

as the film opens, 

tumbles from the 

stage while performing 

Shakespeare. He’s 

suffering from mental 

issues, having trouble 

differentiating between 

reality and fantasy, 

and he’s decided to 

retire from the stage. 

Into his house moves 

Pegeen, the daughter 

of Simon’s old acting 

friends. She’s had a 

crush on him since 

she was young, and 

soon the two develop a 

strange, dysfunctional 

relationship that draws 

the ire of her parents. 

Cast: Al Pacino, Greta 

Gerwig, Kyra Sedgwick 

Project Almanac 

Jan. 30 

A group of friends 

discover plans to 

build a time machine 

and then build one 

themselves. They 

use the time machine 

initially to undo 

past mistakes, and 

eventually their goals 

turn towards their own 

gain and pleasure 

but soon realize that 

changing the past has 

dire consequences in 

the future. 

Cast: Jonny Weston, 

Sofia Black D’Elia, Amy 

Landecker 

Locator 

Admiral Twin Drive-In 

7355 E. Easton 

Tulsa | 918.392.9959 

AMC Southroads 20 

4923 E. 41st St. 

Tulsa | 888.AMC.4FUN 

B&B Claremore 8 

1407 W. Country Club 

Claremore | 918.342.2422 

B&B Cinema 8 

1245 New Sapulpa Road 

Sapulpa | 918.227.7469 

Cinemark Broken Arrow 

1801 E. Hillside Drive 

Broken Arrow 

918.355.0427 

Cinemark Sand Springs 

1112 E. Charles Page Blvd. 

Sand Springs 

800.FAN.DANG (#1407) 

Cinemark Tulsa 

10802 E. 71st S. 

Tulsa | 800.FAN.DANG (#1128) 

Cinemark Movie 8 

6808 S. Memorial 

Tulsa | 800.FAN.DANG (#1429) 

Circle Cinema 

10 S. Lewis Ave. 

Tulsa | 918.592.3456 

Dickinson Starworld 20 

10301 S. Memorial Drive 

Tulsa | 918.369.7469 

Eton Square 6 Cinema 

8421 E. 61st St. 

Tulsa | 918.286.2618 

Regal Promenade Palace 

4107 S. Yale 

Tulsa | 800.326.3264 

RiverWalk Movies 

300 River Walk Terrace 

Jenks | 918.392.9959 

Starplex Cinemas 

Owasso 12 

12601 E. 86th St. N. 

Owasso | 918.376.9191 

Super Saver Cinema 

5970 E. 31st St. 

Tulsa | 918.551.7002 

Warren Theatre 

1700 W. Aspen Creek Drive 

Broken Arrow 


SNEAK “Preview” February 

Feb. 8 

Danish String 

Quartet 


Feb. 7 

Alice Cooper 

Brady Theater 

Alice Cooper used theatrics 

and explicit lyrics to become a 

controversial yet hugely popular 

figure in the early-and-mid 

1970s behind hits like “School’s 

Out,” “Eighteen,” “Elected” 

and “No More Mr. Nice Guy.” 

After a decade of fluctuating 

record sales, Cooper returned 

to platinum sales with 1989’s 

Trash. Though respected by a 

new generation of hard rock 

fans, he never reached that kind 

of popularity again although 

his influence helped pave the 

way for Marilyn Manson, 

Slipknot, Motley Crue and 

Rob Zombie. 

Feb. 6-8 

The Harlem 

Globetrotters 

BOK Center 

Feb. 13-15, 19-22 

Chicago 


From the sexy sass of Roxie Hart 

and the va-va-voom of Velma 

Kelly to the sardonic wit of their 

attorney Billy Flynn, Frank Ebb 

and Bob Fosse’s satire about 

celebrity criminals is packed 

with unforgettable characters 

performing tightly choreographed 

musical numbers, including “All 

That Jazz,” “Cell Block Tango” 

and “Razzle Dazzle.” 

Feb. 12 

Excision 


Feb. 13, 15 

Romeo and Juliet 


Feb. 18 

David Cook 


The winner of the seventh 

season of Fox’s American Idol 

competition, David Cook is a 

rock-oriented vocalist with a bent 

toward a commercial post-grunge 

sound. 

Feb. 20 

Jeffrey Zeigler 


Feb. 24 

Peter and the 

Starcatcher 

Broken Arrow Performing Arts 

Center 

Hailed by The New York Times as 

“The most exhilarating storytelling 

on Broadway in decades,” this 

comedy takes a hilarious romp 

through the Neverland you never 

knew. The winner of five Tony 

Awards, this swashbuckling 

prequel to Peter Pan will have you 

hooked from the moment you let 

your imagination take flight. 

Feb. 26 

Styx 

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 

(Tulsa/Catoosa) 

Although they began as an artsy 

prog rock band, Styx would 

eventually transform into the 

virtual arena rock prototype 

by the late ‘70s and early 

‘80s, due to a fondness for 

bombastic rockers and soaring 

power ballads. At the height of 

its commercial powers, Styx 

released a string of five platinum 

albums, including the tripleplatinum 

Paradise Theatre 

(1981). 

Feb. 17 

RL Grime 


92 January 2015 

Feb. 26 

Akdar Shrine Circus 


Feb. 26 

Gordon LIGHTFOOT 

Brady Theater (Tulsa) 

One of the leading singer/ 

songwriters of the 1960s and 

‘70s, Gordon Lightfoot was 

Canada’s most successful 

contemporary folk artist, 

establishing himself as an 

important songwriter in the mid- 

’60s and going on to become a 

major international recording star 

in the following decade.

918.485.1810 

www.thecanebrake.com 

Only 45 minutes Southeast of Tulsa!

Excite Your Night!

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