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 | 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 | 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...
by Jenna Walker | Sep 5, 2021 | Great Plains Country (Southwest), Local Flavor, Restaurants
Meers is famous for one thing and that is, you guessed it, the Meers burger. It’s not fancy so if you’re looking for a gourmet meal, this ain’t it. If you think you will be getting any sort of upscale or even moderate dining experience, your...
