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From empty parking lot to restaurant row: A timeline of ‘Santa Fe Square’ in Tulsa’s Blue Dome District
TULSA, Okla. - April 2025: Santa Fe Square Opens. Construction on Santa Fe Square was completed. The development features nearly 200 apartment units, office space, and a public plaza. July 2025: Maestro Becomes First Restaurant Tenant. Aaron Post opens Maestro, the first restaurant to join Santa Fe Square. Post, a...
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Sunny Rae Room opens in downtown Bixby with vintage charm and salsa flair
BIXBY, Okla. - A new intimate event space inspired by family, antiques and community is opening in downtown Bixby’s River District. The Sunny Rae Room, located at 109 N. Armstrong Ave., is the vision of owner Brandi Wheeler, who designed the venue as a tribute to her Memaw—someone she credits with a love of hosting, good food and bringing people together.
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New jigs for Tulsa IrishFest
Gearing up for a sixth year of celebrating Irish and Celtic culture, Tulsa IrishFest will take place March 13-15 at Cabin Boys Brewery, 1717 E. Seventh St. This is the first year the brewery will host the event, which has taken place previously at River West Festival Park and the Guthrie Green.
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This Oklahoma Soul Food Spot Proves You Don’t Need Frills for Big Flavor
There is a small cafe on a historic street in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where the food hits so hard that people drive across town just to get a plate. No chandeliers, no fancy menus, no white tablecloths. Just honest, deeply seasoned soul food that tastes like someone’s grandmother spent all morning...
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8 Unassuming Oklahoma Restaurants With Outrageously Mouth-Watering Sausages
Great sausage rarely comes from flashy dining rooms. It usually comes from places that look like they care more about flavor than furniture. Across Oklahoma, there are low key spots turning out smoked links, house made bratwurst, hot links, and old school German sausages that deserve real attention. No velvet ropes.
basentinel.com
Kilwins Fan Opening Store in BA’s Rose District
Joey Moppert, a Tulsa resident and life-long fan of Kilwins, announced plans Tuesday to make Broken Arrow “even sweeter” by opening his own Kilwins store in the Rose District by mid-March. The confectionery and ice cream shop will be located at 217 S. Main St. in Broken Arrow.
bristownews.com
For more than 80 years, a simple pancake breakfast has been part of Bristow’s story
The tradition began decades ago when Highway Cafe stood along old Route 66 in Bristow. Back then, Pancake Day wasn’t just about breakfast. It was founded as a fundraiser to help provide eyeglasses for local children. Families gathered early, coffee was poured, and stacks of pancakes came off the griddle for a good cause.
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This Oklahoma Buffet Is the Coziest Spot for Endless Comfort Food
There is a little restaurant tucked along a quiet Oklahoma highway that people are driving two hours out of their way just to eat at, and once you hear what is on the buffet, you will completely understand why. The kind of food served here is the sort that makes you close your eyes after the first bite, the kind tied to Sunday dinners and family kitchens and recipes passed down from grandmothers who never measured a single thing.
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This Oklahoma Outdoor Haven Is Feeling The Footprint Of Overtourism
Turkey Mountain used to be Tulsa’s secret. Now it’s everywhere, all the time, packed with people who just discovered what locals have known for years. This urban wilderness area sits right inside city limits, offering trails that wind through rocky terrain and lead to overlooks where you can see the Arkansas River stretching out below. It’s beautiful, it’s accessible, and it’s free, which means everyone wants a piece of it.
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Oklahoma singer-songwriter Dale Simpson shares music shaped by roots and family
PRYOR, Okla. - Dale Simpson has spent the past 20 years doing what he loves most—making music that helps people feel seen. A lifelong Oklahoman now based in Pryor, Simpson is a singer-songwriter who says the greatest reward of being a musician is the ability to express himself while giving others something they can relate to.
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This Oklahoma BBQ Joint Is Smoking Bologna Like Nobody Else
Mac’s BBQ in Skiatook has been perfecting the art of smoked meat since 1985, but there’s one specialty that sets this place apart from every other barbecue joint in Oklahoma. Smoked bologna might sound unusual at first, but once you taste what pitmaster Adam Green does with this...
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This Oklahoma Drive-In Is a Nostalgic Trip Back to Movie Night’s Golden Age
There is a place in Tulsa where the parking lot becomes a living room, the sky turns into a ceiling, and a burger tastes better than it has any right to. No streaming service, no reclining seat, no surround sound system can replicate what happens when you park your car under the open Oklahoma sky and watch a movie the old-fashioned way.
hoodline.com
Ikea Meatballs Roll Into Tulsa Hills With First Oklahoma Store In 2026
Tulsa shoppers who have been road-tripping to other states for their flat-pack furniture fix are about to get some time back. Ikea is officially coming to Oklahoma for the first time, with a smaller-format store slated for the Tulsa Hills shopping center in 2026 on the city’s west side.
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VENU Announces Canopy Roof Installation Milestone at Sunset Amphitheater in Broken Arrow, OK
TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 23, 2026-- Venu Holding Corporation (“VENU” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: VENU), owner, operator, and developer of premium entertainment and hospitality destinations, announced today that the structural framework of the stunning 134,000 sqft canopy roof has been installed on the Sunset Amphitheater at Broken Arrow, powered by EIGHT Elite Light Beer. With the primary structure now in place, the 12,500-capacity venue is one step closer to opening its doors for its inaugural concert season targeted for Fall 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260223571810/en/ Sunset Amphitheater at Broken Arrow | Located in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Construction Photo. “I’m incredibly grateful for the collaboration and support from the City of Broken Arrow and our construction partners at Crossland, BCA Studios, and ME Engineers,” said JW Roth, Founder, Chairman and CEO of VENU. “This milestone reflects the steady progress being made across all aspects of development as we work toward our targeted Fall 2026 opening. Interest from national promoters remains strong, and we’re building meaningful momentum across both our booking pipeline and premium offerings.” To commemorate the milestone, VENU hosted a media day offering attendees a behind-the-scenes look at construction progress [ view recent