Napa Flats Wood-Fired Kitchen has 4 locations in Texas and Tulsa OK. Family-owned, delicious scratch-made food, and homemade gelato. You can’t go wrong. Every August, my parents come to Oklahoma for a visit. I love having them in town, but it’s by far my busiest time of the year. 14-hour days are the norm, and …
Pearl’s Oyster Bar has made me a believer in delicious, fresh, sustainably sourced seafood in Oklahoma City. Stop by for lunch, dinner, or weekend Champagne Brunch, and see for yourself!
Coney Island is just steps from the Oklahoma State campus and The Strip. Students love it for its late-night fare; alumni love it because it hasn’t changed. Lee (Mr. Orange Power/Mr. OP) has been after me to review more Stillwater restaurants, especially those that alumni and visitors may not know about. Coney Island doesn’t fit …
Pawhuska OK is booming again, thanks to The Pioneer Woman Mercantile. Get here early, to visit the General Store, Candy Shop, Bakery, and Restaurant In the opening credits of the Pioneer Woman show on The Food Network, Ree Drummond says she lives on a ranch in the middle of nowhere. I learned that first-hand last week, …
You’ll come for the stunning views of Lake Hefner, but you’ll stay for the delicious food and wonderful atmosphere of Redrock Canyon Grill. Last month I went back to Maryland for a weekend to visit family and friends. During football season it’s rare to have completely free weekends, so I take full advantage when the opportunity …
Tired of the same old breakfast spots in Stillwater OK? Break out of the rut with Just Wafflin’. It’s the newest restaurant in town, and it’s already a hit. Last week was my birthday, and I’ve been very lucky that we’ve never had a home football game during my birthday week. We’ve always either had …
Tokyo Pot is absolutely a hidden gem in Stillwater OK. Run, don’t walk, for this authentic and unique experience. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed. Since moving to Stillwater in 2007, I’ve been very lucky to never have a home football game on my birthday week. Several times we’ve had away games that week, which was the …
100% grass-fed burgers, hand-cut fries, food cooked to order. The building doesn’t look like much, but the food at Patty Wagon more than makes up for it.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse does not disappoint with a great sports bar area, a huge menu, a great atmosphere, and locations across the country. My parents come to visit me in Oklahoma every August. It’s the most busy time of year for me, as I’m getting ready for football season. But I have to admit, …
Upper Crust Wood-Fired Pizza has 3 locations in Oklahoma. Delicious thin-crust pizza is the star of the show. Try one of the 11 classics, or build your own. Every August my parents come to Stillwater to visit for a couple of weeks. They’ve been to nearly every OSU bowl game, but have never attended an …
El Guapo’s is the only rooftop cantina in Tulsa, serving up delicious food in a great Day of the Dead atmosphere in the heart of downtown Tulsa My life is crazy once August hits, as I get ready for football season. 14-hour days are completely normal, as is working all weekend long. So when I …
Thai Cafe in Stillwater, OK may be a little off the beaten path, but it’s such a great find for delicious Thai cuisine in a small town. I have eaten at Thai Cafe a million times, and it is one of my favorite restaurants in Stillwater. My friend Mary and I worked together for 6 years, …
Why choose between breakfast and lunch when you can get both at Corner Bakery Cafe! With locations in 26 states, there’s sure to be one near you. Two years ago, I drove to Dallas with my parents for the Cotton Bowl. Our first stop was NorthPark Mall for a little shopping and then lunch at Corner Bakery …
Andolini’s Pizzeria. Homemade, delicious food, no freezers and a wide selection of beers. With 4 Tulsa area locations and a food truck, you can’t go wrong. Two weeks ago, the OSU women’s tennis team played Stanford for the National Championship. The match was at University of Tulsa, only 90 minutes from Stillwater. Of course, almost …
Packard’s New American Kitchen, located in Midtown OKC, has a rooftop with fabulous views of downtown. Come for the atmosphere, stay for the food. Oh my gosh, I just realized it has been 2 months since I’ve done a post about a brand new restaurant! I have done a few repeat restaurants during that time, but no new ones. The …