Restaurants

Mother Road Market Blends New Businesses and Flavors

Mother Road Market, under the helm of the Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation, is sizzling with new additions. Already a hub of delicious eats and creative retail concepts, the Mother Road is set to diversify further with the entry of even more local businesses ready to serve Tulsans and travelers alike.

• Green Chic: Southwood Home & Garden, a boutique store that opened in June 2023, offers a charming collection of houseplants, gifts, and décor, making it a green paradise for home (and garden!) enthusiasts.

• Culinary Diversity: This summer, prepare for Gambill’s Jewish Deli with traditional dry-cured pastrami and house-made bagels. Not to mention Pure Food + Juice, a fresh concept that promises plant-based cuisine and a full juice bar.

Get to know all of Mother Road Market's new roomies HERE.

Restaurants

Tulsa's Top Four Mediterranean Spots

Tulsa's Mediterranean food scene is thriving and expanding, from perfectly seasoned beef kabobs to fresh pita bread. Four establishments in particular – Helen of Troy, Palmyra Mediterranean Grill, Saffron, and Shawkat's Mediterranean Grill – offer a diverse spread of Middle Eastern and European delicacies that Tulsans can't get enough of.

• Flavorful Journey: At Helen of Troy, one of T-Town's longest-standing Greek restaurants, regulars can't resist the cabbage rolls and beef kabobs. Palmyra Mediterranean Grill tempts taste buds with its baba ghanoush and delicious falafels while serving up an atmosphere that feels as comfy as Yaya's house.

• Exotic Eateries: Over at Saffron, you can expect a mix of traditional Middle Eastern food and unique dishes, like fesenjoon and ghormeh sabzi, while Shawkat's stands out for its freshly made pita bread, praised by many as the best in town. And don't sleep on their mana keesh – a pita baked with various toppings - it's...perfect.

Embark on your culinary Mediterranean holiday HERE.

Community

Dive into Downtown's Poolside Staycation Spots

Who said you need to fly away for a waterfront holiday? Downtown Tulsa is full of luxury hotels, offering the ultimate staycation experience for those looking to beat the summer heat in a chic rooftop pool or...any pool, really.

• High-rise Luxury: Hyatt Regency, situated at the heart of downtown, offers a high-rise retreat with 5-star views, unparalleled proximity to over 50 restaurants and key city landmarks (READ: Center of the Universe), and provides a sky bridge to Williams Towers.

• Historic Charm: Aloft Tulsa Downtown, in the former City Hall, melds style and comfort with 24/7 pantry service, high-speed Wi-Fi, and rooms boasting 11' ceilings and stunning city vistas. No word yet on City Hall Ghosts, but we will keep you updated - if so...we bet they're chill.

Read on here for more top-notch poolside accommodations right in your backyard HERE.

Restaurants

Noche Mexicana to Bring an Authentic Taste of Mexico to Tulsa

Get ready for a culinary trip to Mexico without leaving city limits, courtesy of "Noche Mexicana." This innovative restaurant, the brainchild of Chef Sheamus Feely, aspires to be a gateway to authentic Mexican cuisine.

• Flavor Fiesta: Noche's menu is a breath of South of the Border air, offering topotos and snacks, soups and salads, decadent cheese dips, and fajitas. And let's not forget their pièce de résistance, the La Tablita de Cochinita – a 12-hour cooked pork shoulder masterpiece, served with a veritable smorgasbord of accompaniments.

• Agave Adventures: Noche isn't just about food – their agave bar offers an extensive selection of agave-based spirits. Not just limited to tequilas, it boasts an exotic array of Mezcals, including a special "Mezcal of the Moment" feature.

We had you at "cheese dip," didn't we? Read on HERE.

Community

Top 10 Non-English Languages Spoken in Tulsa

It's no secret that Tulsa boasts a diverse cultural "tapestry," but did you know we are home to an equally robust melting pot of languages, including Spanish, Vietnamese, and Hmong?

• Language Leaders: Spanish tops the chart with 74,622 speakers, 7.16% of Tulsa's population. Vietnamese and Hmong follow, with 3,773 and 3,578 speakers, respectively, each accounting for around 0.35% of the population.

• Global Gatherings: Other languages spoken by Tulsa residents range from Chinese, German, Arabic, and French to Tagalog, Russian, and Korean.

Check out the ten languages most commonly spoken in the Tulsa area besides English HERE.

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