Set in the midst of fall with leaves turning and weather temperatures dropping, U.S. Nationals is gearing up for Tulsa, Oklahoma, the setting for this championship horse show, eager to bring in people from all over the country to compete with their best. The excitement is growing as people
gather together and celebrate the Arabian breed and witness its finest. Forever memories will be formed of horses shown, but maybe more important, memories of those times spent with great
people—family and friends—old and new. Make Tulsa itself, a part of your memories by taking full
advantage of what the city has to offer. The following guide offers some excellent recommendations for everyone ‌ fun and exciting new places to try during your stay.
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Mahogany Prime Steakhouse | 6823 S. Yale Ave. This is a restaurant where steak is the star—where great steak is the rule, not the exception. Mahogany’s steaks are the finest custom-aged U.S. Prime Midwestern beef known for its excellence in marbling, texture and flavor. We broil it exactly the way you like it at 900 degrees to lock in the corn-fed flavor. We serve it sizzling on a heated plate so that it stays hot throughout your meal. Selections from the ocean include Australian Rock Lobster and the freshest fish daily based on availability. Service will be outstanding, but provided in a casual, less intimidating fine-dining atmosphere. —See ad.
The Chalkboard Restaurant 1324 S Main St. The Chalkboard is a cozy restaurant tucked in the bottom level of the historic Ambassador Hotel. The mix of Continental and European flavors on the menu make The Chalkboard one of Tulsa’s premier dining locations. The Chalkboard restaurant offers three private rooms and full service catering. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week / 365 days a year. The Chalkboard bar is a great place to get a classic cocktail before a downtown show or enjoy a bite to eat with great conversation from locals and business travelers alike. —See ad.
Launched in 1990, Greg McGill and Hal Walker opened McGill’s with the goal of introducing a restaurant with the elegance of fine dining, while slightly relaxed. McGill’s has become an established name in Tulsa for excellence in service with a taste to match. McGill’s has accomplished this by perfecting tasks such as hand selecting fish to assure premium quality and maximum freshness. Now with three locations, McGill’s has become a staple for locally owned restaurants in Tulsa. —See ad.
Polo Grill | 2038 Utica Square In 1983, Robert Merrifield envisioned a new restaurant for Tulsa. The goal was to offer the very finest service and cuisine to guests. That vision became Polo Grill. A facility expansion, completed in 1996 added 1,260 square feet to the original restaurant dining areas opened in 1983. The expansion consisted of the addition of a wine cellar / private dining room combination and a larger bar area. With the physical expansion, the restaurant wine collection expanded to 4,250 bottles. In late 1998, additional construction added private wine tasting rooms and further expanded wine inventory to 10,000 bottles and over 1,000 selections. Now the wine selection rivals any in the country, with over 1,100 labels and 22,000 bottles. As we celebrate our third decade at Polo Grill it is wonderful to see where our journey began and where we have arrived. As Tulsa has changed and grown with the times, so has Polo Grill. What began as a modest bar and single dining room has expanded to our main dining room and a total of five private dining rooms / wine cellars, our beautiful granite topped bar and cozy booths in the lounge, a full-service catering operation, and the finest wine program in Oklahoma. All of this is offered in a restaurant staffed by the best service team in the business. —See ad.
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PRHYME | 11 N. Main St. Located in downtown Tulsa’s Brady District, PRHYME Downtown Steakhouse introduces an upscale, modern interpretation of an American steakhouse. PRHYME features classic cuts of beef, such as the Rib-Eye, NY Strip and Filet Mignon. Unlike other steakhouses, PRHYME offers beef that is raised and finished in several ways, like grass fed and grain fed prime beef, in order to give its guests a chance to sample how the feed and environment play a role in producing the best beef America has to offer. PRHYME also features 30-day dry aged prime beef and Duroc pork chops. Beef and chops aren’t the only dishes PRHYME serves up, however. Seasonal seafood, Australian lamb chops, artistically plated appetizers, classic caviar service and delectable desserts are just some of the tempting tastes prepared by Chef/Owner, Justin Thompson and his staff at PRHYME. —See ad.
Juniper | 324 E. 3rd St. Located at 3rd & Elgin in the Blue Dome District of Downtown Tulsa, Juniper is the award-winning flagship of the JTR Group. Juniper has quickly become a local favorite in dining under the direction of Proprietor Chef Justin Thompson, and has been home to many of Tulsa’s best chefs over the years, including current Chef de Cuisine, Brad Rieschick. Juniper introduces its guests to modern and exciting plates with French influences. Enjoy a gourmet lunch with $8 daily specials or a delicious dinner with friends and family in an intimate and upscale bistro setting. In addition to our innovative menus, enjoy our signature 5-course Prix Fixe menu with optional wine pairings, one of the selections from our weekly Chef ’s Specials menu, or a libation in our beautiful bar area utilizing one of our own house-infused vodkas, gins, and flavored bitters. And while you’re here, don’t forget to take a peek at our alleyway garden where we grow many of our own herbs. Bon appétit! —See ad.
Tavolo | 427 S. Boston Ave. Nestled in the heart of downtown Tulsa’s Deco District, you’ll find the very best handmade pasta in town at Tavolo Restaurant, Market & Caffè. Tavolo is an award-winning bistro serving up authentic Italian Cuisine as well as new interpretations of some of your favorite classics. All of our pastas are made by hand daily under the direction of Proprietor Chef Justin Thompson and Chef de Cuisine Daniel Taylor. Tavolo offers daily $8 lunch specials, Chef ’s Tasting menus, and a fun and approachable wine list. Join us and enjoy the casual, cozy and romantic ambiance and beautiful floor-to-ceiling views of Boston Avenue from our main dining room or mezzanine. —See ad.
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Lucky’s Restaurant | 1536 E. 15th St. R Bar & Grill | 3421 S. Peoria Ave. A local, mid-town favorite … you walk in as a stranger and leave as a regular — thus the R “Our” Bar moniker. Recognized as having a menu that is diversified enough for a culinary experience, as well as serving the “favorites,” we serve a variety of choices to satisfy all palates. R Bar & Grill features succulent dishes ranging from its famous chicken and waffles to a monstrous pork chop, specialty pizzas, and the best burgers in Tulsa.
Glacier Confection 15 E. Mathew B. Brady St. The ingredients used at Glacier Confection are allnatural and never processed. Owner Bill Copeland chooses from some 50 ingredients, including some of the finest chocolate in the world, to make his unique candies. The collection even includes vegan and gluten-free choices.
A sleek bar & grill with innovative American & Southern dishes, sandwiches, cocktails and Sunday brunch. What sets them apart are things like the beans. The beans are sourced from “Rancho Gordo,” an heirloom bean company in Napa Valley. Also unique to Lucky’s: a weekly cocktail special, weekly beer menu changes, smoked sage margaritas, chocolate confections, lime coconut cakes and dessert wines. Reservations required.
Blue Rose Café | 1924 Riverside Dr. Surrounded by windows, roll-up garage doors, indoor/outdoor service, and a large patio area constructed on piers overlooking the Arkansas River, it’s the best place in town to kick back and relax. Voted the “Absolute Best Patio” the last 5 years, their casual dining menu offers something for everyone! The Blue Rose Famous Cheese Fries, and Blackened Chicken are just a few customer favorites prepared fresh daily. Local craft beer is on tap, as well as bottled imports and domestics, wine and custom cocktails, sure to satisfy all. Whether you are looking for a quiet dinner overlooking the water, or booking a private party on the lower deck, prepare for a great time with the freshest food products, cold beer, enthusiastic service, and of course, the very best in local live music.
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Utica Square | 1709 Utica Square With quality stores, restaurants, and beautifully manicured gardens and trees, Utica Square, which opened in 1952, has a village-like design that stands in history as Tulsa’s first shopping center. It was developed to be inviting to the customer without alienating neighboring residents—a risky concept at the time. And since its purchase by Helmerich & Payne in 1964, Utica Square has earned a reputation as the area’s finest shopping center. This can be attributed to their vested interest in the community. Mr. Helmerich felt that a high concentration of quality merchants would greatly improve the retail industry in Tulsa. Utica Square began to attract the best local merchants, as well as many popular national merchants. This dynamic mix proved to be the key to its success and is the reason why this trend continues today. Whether you’re a frequent shopper or visiting from out of town, you can’t help but be touched by Utica Square’s charm and beauty. The many clocks will remind you of times past, while the chimes reflect the songs of the season. And the garden’s bronze fountain and statue are favorites of the young and old alike. Utica Square promises a shopping experience like no other. —See ad.
Kendra Scott @ Utica Square In 2002, with just $500, Kendra Scott launched a mini-jewelry collection. Today, Kendra Scott Jewelry is a global, multimillion-dollar brand sold at renowned retailers like Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales and 1,000+ specialty boutiques worldwide. Austin, Texas remains home to Kendra Scott’s flagship store and design studio headquarters, where each Kendra Scott piece is meticulously designed.
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More Shops at Utica Square 1709 Utica Square The Glass Slipper @ Utica Square
Tulsa’s “Unique Shoe Boutique” offering fabulous shoes, clothing and accessories for women of all ages. You’ll find fashion-forward styles not found anywhere else in the area, special occasion and bridal styles, boots, clogs and casual footwear. The Glass Slipper carries popular shoe, clothing, jewelry and accessory lines such as Badgley Mischka, Toms, Bernardo, Frye, Franco Sarto, Fossil, Michael Kors, Seychelles, Nick & Mo, Wish, and Blue Tassel.
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As Tulsa’s premier fashion, retail and restaurant district, Utica Square is quite literally a breath of fresh air. With over 60 stores in an elegant outdoor setting, you can make a relaxing day of discovering our specialty boutiques as well as upscale department stores. Vibrant landscaping, friendly merchants and delicious dining await you at every turn of Tulsa’s hometown treasure.
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Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium Tulsa Intl. Airport, 3624 N. 74th E. Ave. Tulsa Zoo | 6421 E. 36th St. N. Come join in HallowZOOeen, October 27-31, a premier spooky (but not-too scary) Halloween trick-or-treat event at the Tulsa Zoo for the whole family. The zoo offers an alternative to traditional Halloween activities and gives more than 15,000 children each year a safe place to enjoy the holiday. Activities include Goblin Stops full of treats, carnival-style games in the Community Care Pumpkin Patch Playroom, special themed activities in both the Burger King Royal Castle and the QuikTrip Pirate Island, a Haunted Train Ride, and much more.
Bring your kids and explore space at the TASM. Gaze at the stars, play with interactive exhibits and see the future of aerospace. It’s fun for all ages. Located in the northwest corner of the Tulsa International Airport property.
Philbrook Museum of Art | 2727 S Rockford Rd. Serving over 160,000 visitors annually, Philbrook has become a poignant testimony to Tulsa’s past while building a shining example of this city’s bright future. The Philbrook Museum of Art is an art museum and cultural institution located in Tulsa, Oklahoma featuring two locations. The main site is located in part in a former 1920s villa, and a satellite facility known as Philbrook Downtown, is found in Tulsa’s Brady Arts District. Showcasing nine collections of art from all over the world, and spanning various artistic media and styles, the cornerstone collection focuses on Native American art featuring basketry, pottery, paintings and jewelry.
Gilcrease Museum | 1400 N Gilcrease Museum Rd. The Thomas Gilcrease Institute of American History and Art, commonly known as Gilcrease Museum, is one of the country’s best facilities for the preservation and study of American art and history. The museum houses the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of art and artifacts of the American West, including an unparalleled collection of Native American art and material.
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Posh Blow Dry Bar | 1730 S Boston Ave.
Welcome to AHT Boutique! Get to know us! Arabian Horse Times, a monthly magazine publication for more than 40 years, has found along the way that the beauty of an Arabian horse goes hand in hand with a love for charming clothing and hand-made accessories. We set out to find beautiful equestrian-inspired pieces that the horse-lover will fall head-over-heels for, and in addition to these, something that everyone will love, including: clothing, jewelry, purses and scarves.
Glamour for the girl on the go. Services: blow outs, hairstyles, hair extensions, eyelash extensions, cuts, colors and makeup; everything you need to get fabulous fast. Appointment required. Call 918949-3232 or online at www.vagaro.com/Poshblowdry
Custom stamped jewelry is our specialty and we can create one-of-a-kind pieces for any occasion. Just let us know what we can do for you! —See ad.
Pur Lux Nails Of Tulsa | 10021 S Yale Ave #106 Former Miss Oklahoma, businesswoman & lawyer, Elizabeth Moseley Guse, is the creator of Pur Lux Nails. With a flair for beauty and a steel-eyed vision for quality, she designed Pur Lux Nails around you … your safety, comfort and satisfaction. To that end, services include: Copper Pedicure Basins and Finger Bowls, Ultra Sonic Cleaning, MedicalGrade Sterilization, Hot Towel Sterilization, Single Use Nail Files, Buffers, Foot Files, Nail Brushes, Toe Separators. Step out of the ‘pedi-mill’ and into pure, clean luxury at Pur Lux Nails, Tulsa’s Premier Nail Spa!
Courtyard Marriott Tulsa Central | 3340 S. 79th It’s A New Stay … Centrally located in Tulsa and 8 minutes from Expo Square. Features: Courtyard Bistro featuring Starbucks Coffee, complimentary WiFi, Cocktail Lounge every evening, Happy Hour from 5:00-7:30, indoor swimming pool and rewards points with every stay. www.Marriott.com/tulcy
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Burgers: Fat Guys Burger Bar | 140 N. Greenwood Ave. • 7945 S. Memorial Dr. Home of the Fat and Juicy: two beef patties with butter and cheese in between, sealed and cooked. When it’s ready, you have a burger with molten butter and cheese filling the inside. Just be careful how you eat it! Follow our instructions to avoid making a cheesy mess. They serve nothing but the best made-to-order burgers that Tulsa has to offer. All of their ingredients are always fresh; from the warm & tasty specially made buns from a local bakery, to the produce delivered fresh every morning and their meat ground fresh every day.
Pizza: Andolini’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant | 1552 E. 15th St. Andolini’s is “Tulsa Style” Pizza infused with passion and Italian roots to guide all of their culinary pursuits. Their commitment to an exceptionally high quality process and true ingredients which have been sustainably sourced, makes Andolini’s a unique dining experience. One that approaches the craft of pizza making with a passion to uplift the art form through great service, great atmosphere and above all else great food. The promise of Andolini’s is that you’ll get pizza and libations that are “Tulsa Style” – raw, honest, unapologetic and real.
Mexican (Authentic): Senor Tequila | 3348 S. Peoria Ave. By mixing food, fun, and friendly ambience in ways often copied but never equaled, Señor Tequila has become a Tulsa standard and dining favorite. The Atilanos envisioned a warm restaurant that catered to every taste and budget, so families could come together to laugh and eat and easily add a little fiesta into their daily lives. The smiling repeat customers, who bring in friends and family every day, say that Carlos and Elisha have succeeded. Every day, gluten-free chips are cooked fresh and tortillas pressed at every restaurant. All guacamole, salsas and sauces are made from scratch, without thickeners or MSG. Try a sizzling beef or grilled chicken entrée, or maybe one of the specialty fish or seafood creations. Vegetarian dishes available. Señor Tequila also accepts customer requests, so if you want a dish tweaked just ask. There’s something for everyone at Señor Tequila!
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Barbecue: Burn Co BBQ 1738 S. Boston Ave. Utilizing utilitarian décor and amenities, Burn Co focuses on the food, crafting a “one of a kind” Backyard BBQ Flavor. The coleslaw is cut by hand and the meats are trimmed and smoked daily. Local products are offered when possible, and they are always trying to figure out how to shock and wow their customers with exclusive specials.
Breakfast: Brookside by Day | 3313 S. Peoria Ave. Breakfast, lunch and dinner ‌ come visit and prepare for Awesome! A great place for families and friends at reasonable prices.
Bakery: Merritt’s Bakery 3202 E. 15th St. High quality baked goods at prices that anyone can afford. Breakfast ~ Lunch ~ Treats ~ Cakes ~ Catering
Seafood: White River Fish Market and Restaurant 1708 N. Sheridan Rd. Located in the middle of Tulsa, Oklahoma in a small strip mall surrounded by warehouses and light industry, White River Fish Market and Restaurant is not the place you would expect gourmet Magazine or the Splendid Table Radio Show to feature, but they did. In fact, the popularity of the Restaurant is a local legend. The fish market is known for having the freshest fish around and its proximity to the Tulsa International Airport makes that possible by allowing seafood to be flown in from coastal cities all over, both North and South America. The restaurant specializes in fresh seafood dishes and home-style recipes, providing a family-style restaurant where everyone feels at home. Today, White River is still the place to go for an informal fish feast at great prices for everyone.
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