by Jenna Walker | Jan 31, 2026 | Local Flavor, Frontier Country (Central), Restaurants
I’m at Hamburger King, waiting on my burger, watching an older gentleman pick up the booth phone to order. It’s the only restaurant I know where that’s still how it works, and somehow, it’s better for it. Like me, he’s probably been...
by Jenna Walker | Jan 16, 2026 | Frontier Country (Central), Local Flavor, Restaurants, Route 66
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission if you make a purchase using my links at no cost to you. I usually take the turnpike when I make one of my regular trips to Tulsa. It’s efficient and familiar, which is often the point....
by Jenna Walker | Nov 7, 2025 | Green Country (Northeast), Local Flavor, Seasonal Activities
Each holiday season, Tulsa’s Cherry Street shines a little brighter thanks to Roosevelt’s. This beloved gastropub transforms into one of the most festive Christmas restaurants in Tulsa, glittering with an estimated $150,000 worth of lights, ornaments, and over-the-top...
by Jenna Walker | Oct 7, 2025 | Green Country (Northeast), Local Flavor, Restaurants
This past weekend, I finally had the chance to try City Hall Steakhouse in downtown Jenks. I’d been looking forward to this visit for a while, especially since we’re in the process of relocating to the Tulsa area and I’ve been eager to explore more of what downtown...
by Jenna Walker | Jan 7, 2024 | Chickasaw Country (South Central), Local Flavor, Regional Road Trips
When considering the exploration of distinctive and lesser-known wine regions, Oklahoma may not initially spring to mind. But wait a moment – were you aware that grapes flourish right here in the Sooner State? Join me on this surprising wine trail where we’ll...
by Jenna Walker | Aug 9, 2023 | Frontier Country (Central), Local Flavor, Restaurants
Over the course of the past decade, there’s been a familiar sign that has caught my eye along the stretch of HWY 3 connecting Shawnee and Seminole. It reads, simply, “David’s Cafe.” The sign has become a landmark, one that’s whispered...
