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ctober sneaks up on us like Casper the friendly ghost.

Silently, unexpected and all of a sudden it appears. The children are settled in school and new friendships are blossoming. The leaves are slowly turning an array of warm colors, the air is brisk and you want to wrap yourself up in your worn, favorite sweater.

OCTOBER 2015 publisher Kathy Slemp | KSlemp@LifestylePubs.com

assistant editor Tara Plecinski contributing writers

As we gathered information for the October issue, the realization set in that our theme of beer and wine somehow vanished but our bag of tricks left us with stories that were far more interesting and like the array of leaves on the tree, the stories cover different themes, therefore giving you a Taste of Tulsa.

Debra Laizure, Rob Loeber, Denise Snodell, Casey Struttman, Chef Justin Thompson

Chef Justin Thompson uses his passion for creative culinary delights to help raise money for those in need. The Tulsa Botanic Garden will watch, after many years of work, a dream come true with the grand opening of the Tandy Floral Terraces. And, did you know that professional hockey has been in Tulsa since 1929?

chief executive officer | Steven Schowengerdt

These are incredible stories but just a sampling of what Tulsa has to offer. In this issue we've highlighted multiple events that will appeal to all ages. So put on your sweater and enjoy all of the festivities and happenings in town. Live in the moment because before you know it, November will sneak up on you... just like Casper.

contributing photographers Chris Humphrey, Valerie Grant

corporate team chief sales officer | Matthew Perry chief financial officer | DeLand Shore director of marketing | Brad Broockerd art director | Sara Minor ad coordinators | Cyndi Vreeland, Chelsi Hornbaker, Lea Whitson lead layout designer | Nicole Sylvester copy editor | Kendra Mathewson executive assistant | Lori Cunningham

Happy October & Happy Halloween!

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TulsaLifestylePubs.com ON THE COVER Chef Justin Thompson offers generous helpings of giving back to our community.

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12 A Tulsa Tradition The Tulsa Oilers gear up and sharpen their blades.

14 Serious Skin Care Restore balance and harmony to the face and body.

18 Cultural Landscapes World class gardens open in Tulsa.

20 Chef Justin Thompson Meet a chef, his culinary craft and the community he caters to.

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Holland Hall presents the 2015 ARTworks gallery exhibition featuring local artist, Christopher Westfall.

The gallery is open to the public October 19 through November 24, Monday – Friday, 9am to 4:30pm at Holland Hall’s Holliman Gallery.

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ARTworks kicks off on Sunday, October 18, with the gallery opening of Christopher Westfall’s work and exclusive Patron Reception in the Walter Arts Center.

Funds raised from this evening’s gallery sales and Patron sponsorships go toward supporting arts programming at Holland Hall and provide wonderful opportunities that are not possible without your support.

To become a patron or learn more about ARTworks, please contact Katie Johnson at kjohnson@hollandhall.org or 918.481.1111.

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Good Times

The Parent Child Center Summer Soiree

The Parent Child Center held its annual donor appreciation reception at the beautiful AHHA. Michelle Hardesty was the generous hostess and Ludgers Catering catered the food.

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June Patton, David Hogan, Leslie Paris and Ken Ray Underwood

Marilyn Brill, Kaye Ronk, Joanne Leikam and Jim Brill

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Around Town 100TH FIRST FRIDAY ART CRAWL

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Join local artists for the Brady Arts District’s 100th First Friday Art Crawl, Friday October 2nd. First Friday is a medley of galleries, studios and museums as well as the part-time galleries in various shops opening their doors to showcase art.

Galleries will be open from 6-9 p.m. though many local shops will remain open until later hours. Other great features include live musical guests on the Guthrie Green and an assortment of clubs, bars and restaurants.

A great way to engage date night, gather with friends, or spend time with family, the Brady Arts District will have something for everyone to enjoy. As if the evening can’t get any better, don’t forget that downtown offers a trolley service on the weekends to make your evening a little easier. More information about the artists showing and musical showcase can be found at TheBradyArtsDistrict.com

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society will host the 14th Annual Uncorking the Cure for MS dinner and auction on Thursday, Oct. 15 at the legendary Cain’s Ballroom. Attendees will be treated to a western chic party featuring catering by Lambrusco’z to Go, Triumph Cellars Wines, and a special concert by local recording artist, Cindy Cain and the Red Hot Pokers.

In addition to great food, wine and entertainment, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in live and silent auctions featuring unique experiences, vacation getaways and much more. An extensive Wine pull will also be available for purchase. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older on or before Oct. 15. Western chic or cocktail attire is requested.

Individual tickets are $125 and may be purchased online or at the door on event day. Sponsorship opportunities are available starting at $1,250. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available to purchase online at UncorkingTheCureForMSOK.org or contact Pamela O'Briant, Pamela.BakerOBriant@nmss.org, 405.463.4863.

FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL AND FEAST

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THIN MINT SPRINT Last year’s inaugural Thin Mint Sprint was wildly successful. The first event was held at Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma resident Camp Tallchief, but this year in an effort to increase awareness of the benefits of the Live Healthy, Lead Healthy initiative beyond the Girl Scout community, the Thin Mint Sprint opened to the general public.

“Our goal is to encourage more girls and their families, everyone really, to be a part of a healthier lifestyle,” says Paige Tooman, Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma director of programs. ”It is a great opportunity for runners of all levels, for families, and for walkers to get moving and have fun! Even better, when you finish the 5K, you will receive a box of our iconic Girl Scout Cookie Thin Mints!”

This year’s race on October 3rd will be held at Bentley Sports Complex in Bixby. Participants can choose between a 5K run or a 1-mile fun run and awards will be given to the top three finishers in each age category. Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma has partnered with Tulsa Area Trail/Ultra Runners. The Thin Mint Sprint 5K is a chip-timed, USTAF certified course. Packet pick-up is at 7:30 a.m. and the race starts at 8:30 a.m.

For more registration information please visit GSEOK.org/en/programs/thin-mint-sprint.html.

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Join the JTR Group for the 2nd Annual Fall Harvest Festival & Feast in downtown Tulsa, October 18th, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the Chapman Green. The festival is designed to bring our community together by hosting a family event for all in celebration of the arrival of Fall.

The festival offers a free Kid Zone, including moonbounces, a pumpkin patch, mini pumpkin decorating and face painting. There will also be farmer’s market and food vendors to enjoy as well as exciting contests throughout the day. In addition they'll offer live music, a beer garden, and a food and coat drive.

As night falls, move inside 624 Kitchen & Catering for a Feast to remember. The chefs of Justin Thompson Restaurant Group will present a plated wine dinner inspired by autumn— the perfect way to end the evening.

All proceeds of the event benefit Youth Services of Tulsa.

Learn more at HarvestFestivalTulsa.com

TULSA BALLET: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW William Shakespeare’s famous comedy springs to life with spectacular choreography and hilarious, fast-paced action. The legendary John Cranko tells this uproarious comedy about a fiery woman and her arrogant suitor through masterful choreography. This critically acclaimed production follows the couple’s stormy relationship and the multiple bumps and bruises along the way. Stunning scenery and remarkable costumes bring the Elizabethan period to life for a sidesplitting examination of love and marriage. The battle of the sexes has never been more fun!

“The Taming of the Shrew is a masterful choreographic depiction of Shakespeare’s perpetually battling lovers, Petrucchio and Katherina, and of Petrucchio’s determination to bend the feisty, independent and tempestuous Katherina to his will," says Tulsa Ballet Artistic Director Marcello Angelini. "Created for Stuttgart Ballet in 1969, the two-act work has become a staple of the international repertoire, danced by companies across

the globe, including American Ballet Theatre, The Royal Ballet, The National Ballet of Canada, The Australian Ballet, The English National Ballet and The Joffrey Ballet.” Shows are scheduled for October 23-25. For more information visit TulsaPAC.com

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Tulsa Town Hall welcomes James Carville to the Tulsa PAC on Friday, November 6, at 10:30 a.m. James Carville, known as the “Ragin’ Cajun,” is a Democratic political consultant whose career also spans TV, film, radio and literary arenas. His long list of electoral successes evidences a knack for steering overlooked campaigns to unexpected landslide victories and for re-making political underdogs into upset winners. His most prominent victory was in 1992 when he helped Bill Clinton win the Presidency.

Carville is a Fox News contributor and can also be seen on other networks worldwide.

He is a columnist for The Hill newspaper, which publishes daily when Congress is in session and serves as a professor of practice at Tulane University in New Orleans.

Tulsa Town Hall’s 2015-16 Speaker Series is sold out. For more information, please call Tulsa Town Hall at 918.749.5965.

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Expect a bigger, better, and more exciting Halloween Festival at the Castle of Muskogee. The Castle, a short 35-minute drive from Tulsa on the Muskogee Turnpike, will have new scenery, more actors and new merchants. Enjoy 11 spook-tacular events from not scary to VERY SCARY! Come into the Village and then choose which events you wish to attend. Each haunt has its own price, and packages are available. Prices, times, and descriptions are in order of Scare Factor! The 2015 Halloween Festival is Open Fridays and Saturdays, INCLUDING Halloween night! October 2nd through October 31st, 6 until 10 p.m.. A canned food drive will be held Friday October 9th. Visit OKCastle.com/halloween for more information.

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TRADITION THE TULSA OILERS GEAR UP AND SHARPEN THEIR BLADES FOR ANOTHER EXCITING SEASON OF FAMILY FRIENDLY ENTERTAINMENT. ARTICLE ROB LOEBER | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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rticulating the phrase “hockey in Oklahoma” sounds strange because it doesn’t fit who we are and what we know. In a state of Sooners and Cowboys where skating rinks are about as common as polar bears, hockey lingo isn’t exactly part of the everyday vernacular.

Despite the challenges – and there are many - the Tulsa Oilers have managed to carve out a niche in the local sports market and are just weeks away from dropping the puck on their 24th consecutive season. How exactly does tradition develop in a non-traditional hockey location? For the Oilers, the combination of longevity and multi-generational appeal has allowed hockey to survive and thrive where many other Southern-based franchises have failed and folded.

Most Tulsans would be surprised to learn that hockey in their city dates back to January 1, 1929, when the Tulsa Oilers played their first game against the Duluth Hornets at the Tulsa Coliseum. Although few fans remain from the very early days, the baby-boomers in Tulsa remember the Oilers as a staple entertainment option in the 60s, 70s and early 80s. Known then as the “Ice Oilers,” the club won three Central Hockey League championships in an era of strong NHL affiliations and colorful characters. Those kids who fell in love with the game 40 or 50 years ago are now bringing their grandkids down to the BOK Center to watch the current incarnation of the Oilers. Hockey knowledge may not be running rampant in Tulsa, but there is no denying that love and devotion for local teams can be passed through a family like a cherished heirloom.

For the Oilers, catering to the die-hards is easy. Keep playing hockey year-after-year and the satisfaction level is almost guaranteed. But like any successful business, new customers are essential and the Oilers must be ready to educate, inform and entertain. The complaints and objections are common – “I can’t follow the puck” or “I don’t know the rules” – but the usual comeback from Oilers’ staffers is one of complete confidence in their product.

“We tell people who have never been to a hockey game to give us one chance,” remarks Oilers’ General Manager Taylor Hall. “Bring your family, friends, or co-workers to one game and regardless of how much you know about hockey, you’re going to have a great time. We don’t just have hockey games, we have entertainment events. No matter your age or interest level in sports, we truly believe you are going to be blown away by the level of skill and speed on the ice, and the energy and atmosphere in the building.”

With attendance on the rise over the last several seasons and a brand new affiliation with the Winnipeg Jets of the NHL, the 2015-16 campaign is set to begin with more promise and higher expectations than ever before. The Oilers, who will be under the direction of new Head Coach Jason Christie, are one of the most stable clubs in the 28-team ECHL and continue to offer one of Tulsa’s most affordable, family-friendly entertainment options. As the city improves and innovates so does its hockey team. However, one thing remains constant. There is no need to understand icing or the significance of the blue line to be part of Tulsa’s longest-running sports tradition. Hockey in Oklahoma is meant to be passed on.

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linical Aesthetics of Tulsa is a clinical skin treatment and skin care practice dedicated to restoring balance and harmony to the face and body. With the use of medical-grade treatments and prescriptive strength products, they work to reverse the signs of aging while enhancing a client's natural attributes.

Owner Susan Miller has worked in the field of Clinical Aesthetics for more than a decade and has extensive training and knowledge in the area of skin care and rejuvenation. In 2010, she met Anne May, M.D. Dr. May's life experiences moved her toward particular interests in both sports medicine and skin care. From that meeting, Clinical Aesthetics of Tulsa was opened in the summer of 2011.

Clinical Aesthetics of Tulsa uses the latest procedures and technologies to help their clients achieve dramatic, visible, yet genuine results. All laser procedures are performed by highly experienced professionals who are not only licensed, but also certified to perform every treatment offered.

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Clinical Aesthetics of Tulsa's 4th Year Anniversary Celebration Thursday, October 22 from 4 - 8 p.m.

Clinical Aesthetics celebrates the completion of their fourth year with a special anniversary celebration. Everyone is invited! You may stop by for food and drinks, product demonstrations, free product samples and a drawing for many free services. If you can’t make the celebration, you can place orders that day by calling 918.970.4995 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Receive 25 percent off all skincare products, facials, and massages, 50 percent off all clinical services performed by Susan, and enjoy special pricing on facial injectables with Dr. May.

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aesthetic ability, and years of experience to ensure excellent results," says Dr. May. On the client's first visit, they receive a pre-treatment skin care consultation and analysis, allowing them as much time as needed to convey their skin care concerns and goals to the clinician. An ample amount of time is given to not only perform the service, but also to allow each client to ask any last-minute questions prior to their procedure and discuss any post-treatment questions and instructions after the service.

It is imperative that the client has the proper expectations of their treatment results.

Follow up with each client after a treatment is critical to Susan. She remains in contact with each person until the full procedure results are experienced. This kind of after care is what distinguishes Clinical Aesthetics of Tulsa from other providers.

Focusing on the individual client has afforded the company a loyal, satisfied clientele that continues to grow.

"Susan Miller is the only one I trust 100 percent with my skin," says a long-time client. "She is very gentle, yet effective – and always reassuring. She has done my Photo Facials for more than eight years and I have always loved the results. The dark spots are gone from my face and my skin is always so smooth. After my last photo facial, my husband swore I had makeup on, but I didn’t. My skin was that clear and smooth."

Clinical Aesthetic services include: Cosmetic Laser Services include photo rejuvenation also known as Photo Facial, laser hair reduction, laser vein removal

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for the face and legs, tattoo removal, Isolaz® acne treatment, and photodynamic therapy.

Clinical Aesthetics of Tulsa offers three Skin Tightening treatments which are primarily used for the correction of moderate to deep wrinkles, skin laxity, large pores and acne scars. These procedures deliver laser or heat to the top layers of the skin changing it by stimulating collagen, resurfacing and tightening it.

Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy aka PRP is a relatively simple, non-surgical treatment used aesthetically to stimulate collagen, repair scars, resurface stretch marks, and rejuvenate hair growth. It merges cutting-edge technology with the body’s natural ability to heal itself. PRP may be injected or micro-needled into the skin and scalp.

Clinical Aesthetics of Tulsa offers all facial fillers and injectables administered by Dr. May. Looking to pamper yourself? Clinical Aesthetics of Tulsa offers all seven Guinot Facials and a variety of massage services.

Facials range in price from $85-$125 and massages range from $40 for a half hour Swedish massage to $100 for an hour and a half deep tissue massage.

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Tulsa Botanic Garden unveils its grande ornamental garden.

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ulsa Botanic Garden will celebrate the unveiling of the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces with a much anticipated grand opening to the public at noon on Saturday, October 3.

The Tandy Floral Terraces will display more than 7,500 plants including trees, shrubs, ornamental grasses, roses and perennials set in terraced beds on a three-acre hillside which offers views of downtown Tulsa from its peak.

The Tulsa Botanic Garden seeks to create world class gardens over the course of its development. Its importance to Tulsa cannot be denied.

Garden CEO Dr. Todd Lasseigne says, "The Tandy Floral Terraces is the first garden which we are developing and opening to the public per our master plan.

Its importance rests on several fronts; a.) the beauty of horticultural displays in the full glories, both seasonal plantings (e.g., spring bulbs, summer tropical bedding, winter-interest bedding) and the contrasting permanent plantings on each of the terraces; b.) the integration of a design that takes in the beauty of the site with local materials and hardscape (architecture) inspired from Tulsa (e.g., the water features, the terraced walls, the stone, the Art Deco-inspired detailing), and c.) the high diversity of more than 400 kinds of plants used in the garden – this diversity achieved by theming each terrace differently (Tuteur Allees, Rose Terrace, Perennial Terrace, Mediterranean Terrace).

The garden will also serve as an event space with both The Square at the garden's apex, offering scenic views of the Garden as well as downtown Tulsa, and the Event Lawn at the lakeside level of the Garden.

Dr. Lasseigne says, "The scale, detail, richness, and excitement of this garden will be like no others in Oklahoma. We feel it will be a garden that people will come to see both from within and beyond Green Country. The annual displays will be anticipated and celebrated for their designs, creativity, and f loral abundance."

A prominent feature of the Floral Terraces is the Garden Cascade, a six-foot-wide central water channel emanating from the top of the hillside and flowing down into the lake. Seasonal color display beds, totaling 5,700 square feet, surround the water channel from top to bottom and will provide vivid swaths of color from spring bulbs, summer tropical plants or winter annuals.

Communications and Programs Director Lori HutPumpkin Patch with son says, "Every time I look at the garden, it's changing Tulsa Glassblowing and new. It's wonderful how much support the Botanic Garden has received from the very beginning. It will add another interesting fabric in the rich tapestry of Tulsa's cultural institutions."

The Perennial Terrace will highlight perennials planted in a color scheme made famous by Gertrude Jekyll, a British garden designer who created over 400 gardens in the U.K., Europe and U.S. in the mid to Hedychium 'Slim's Orange' or Slim's Orange Ginger Lily late 1800s and early 1900s.

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Jekyll was the designer of perennial gardens in the late Victorian/Edwardian era of British garden design. She was a careful student of color theory and understood how complimentary colors balanced each other to give a greater effect than they could on their own in monochromatic plantings. She often blended pastels very effectively – these less saturated colors working well in the oftcloudy days common to British summers.

Dr. Lasseigne says, "What we bring to Tulsa by employing some of Miss Jekyll’s principles is a deliberate attention to color – a careful play on the spectrum and the idea of complimentary colors using plants that work well in Oklahoma. Of course, since we do not have cloudy summer days like Britain, we are able to use bolder, more saturated colors than she would have used—or would have had available in her time via the plant world. The end effect will be a study of color through plants, as well as a study of plants through the colors they exhibit."

From the beginning of this process, Dr. Lasseigne recognized important elements to include, such as show-stopping plants, inviting water displays and most importantly, design elements reflecting the Tulsa community. Garden staff took landscape architects on a tour of the area ultimately leading to custom-designed stair railings, pavilions, tuteurs (vine supports), and more that are inspired by Tulsa’s rich Art Deco architecture.

"It's one of my favorite aspects of the garden," says Hutson. "The Art Deco period is so important to our city's history, it's wonderful to see it reflected in the garden."

With so many things to see, visitors may have a hard time choosing their favorite area of the Garden. The same goes for Garden staff.

Dr. Lasseigne says, "Although it's hard to pick a favorite part of the Garden, I’d have to say right now that it is the Garden Cascade, the central cascading water feature that bisects the entire garden, not only creating intrigue because of the presence (sight, sound, feel) of water itself, but also because it is surrounded by 5,700 square feet of “display horticulture” with fabulous plants exhibiting exciting flowers, foliage, and form. The way it changes, not only from season to season but also from year to year only enhances the magic that this space will create for our visitors."

Named in recognition of a $3 million lead gift from the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Foundation, the Floral Terraces is the first garden to go under construction in the Botanic Garden’s “Reaching for Generations” campaign. With a goal of $17.1 million, the campaign will fund construction of the first four gardens from the master plan: A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces, Children’s Discovery Garden, Lotus Pool and All Season’s Garden, as well as a multi-purpose building, entry garden, production greenhouse and infrastructure.

Hutson says, "This is just the beginning for us. Every time you visit the Garden it will look different. The Children's Discovery Garden opening next spring will be another spectacular addition."

The Botanic Garden will open to the public on Saturday, Oct. 3, at noon with a ribbon-cutting celebration slated for 1 p.m.

Garden tours, music and activities will be offered throughout the day until 5 p.m.

The festivities continue on Sunday, Oct. 4, with a similar schedule of events from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Botanic Garden will offer free admission both days.

Tulsa Botanic Garden is located eight miles northwest of downtown Tulsa. For more information, call 918.289.0330 or visit TulsaBotanic.org.

Upcoming Events: Scarecrows In the Garden Oct. 8 - Nov. 8 Enjoy scarecrows created by community groups, businesses, schools and scout groups along the planting beds of the Lake trail. Free with regular Garden admission.

Pumpkin Patch Oct. 17, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Tulsa Glass Blowing School and Garden Deva will be onsite with glass-blown pumpkins and metal crafts for sale, along with a hay-maze, scavenger hunt, story time, and craft activities for the kids. Free with regular Garden admission..

Contact: 918.289.0330 Tulsabotanic.org

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A culinary mastermind with a true love for giving back to his community.

ARTICLE CASEY STRUTTMANN | PHOTOGRAPHY VALERIE GRANT I had a phone interview with few seconds before I got up the guts to hit Chef Justin Thompson in an “call.” It was ringing; or was that sound my hour. I had made my list of ques- own heartbeat I could hear pumping outside tions to ask him; I had my alarm set on my of my chest? phone. I was possibly, comfortably prepared “Hi, Mr. Thompson, this is Casey Struttfor this conversation. Except for one thing; I mann with Tulsa Lifestyle magazine…” had no idea how I was going to go through And half an hour later I was hanging up the with the call. Justin Thompson Restaurants phone pleasantly surprised. Mr. Thompson are some of downtown Tulsa’s finest culi- was a pleasant character, with a gentle connary experiences, and not only was his take fidence, and an expressive joy in using his art on the latest dishes superb, his contribution as a way to give back. to this community was extravagant. Who His love for cooking began at age 14 and am I, a 30 year-old mother of two whose lat- would play a crucial role in helping him deest meal consisted of Chick-Fil-A and whose velop a positive relationship with his father, only culinary skill is making peanut butter which had become stressed due to the resandwiches, going to interview this kitchen cent divorce of his parents. Cooking togethmastermind. However, my job depended on er on Wednesday nights at Dad’s house this conversation. I began very slowly dial- became the inspiration for what would be a ing his phone number. I may have paused a future career in the restaurant business.

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A somewhat ‘celebrity’ in his own right, it did not surprise me that like so many artists before him, his first job at the age of 15 was as a dishwasher at Mazzio’s. After one month, he was moved to the kitchen to make pizzas, a job he says he thoroughly enjoyed.

His first job as chef was with Doris Matthews, owner of Ciao on Brookside. When he first entered the establishment, Thompson noticed it was still under construction. When he asked Doris when they planned to be finished he was given an answer and an opportunity he couldn’t refuse: He was going to help build, design and open Ciao, lessons that would spark his career in restaurant ownership down the road.

A year and a half later, he teamed up with Tim Baker to open up Brasserie, and the following year, Sonoma Bistro and Wine Bar. Three years later, they focused their attention on Bixby’s new plaza establishment and opened up Duke's Southern Kitchen.

It was around 2011 that Chef Thompson decided on a new challenge: opening up his own restaurant from the ground up. Working with his father, they opened Juniper in October of that year in downtown Tulsa at 3rd and Elgin. Juniper’s menu was set up to change with the seasons, introducing Italian, French, Spanish and American influences throughout the year and included proteins, produce and dairy products locally sourced.

The next year, he opened up Prhyme Steakhouse located in the Brady District. He wanted to put a modern twist to the steakhouse, allowing his customers to experience how the feed and environment play a role in producing the best beef, whether that be grass or grain-fed.

In 2013 he wanted to bring Italy to Tulsa with the opening of Tavolo.

Pastas made by hand, and an extensive wine list, make for a memorable experience. Currently, they are adding a coffee shop and market place that will provide pre-made products for those that would like a taste of fine-dining but maybe don’t have to time to experience one.

Combining all three, 624 Catering located in the ONG building located at 624 S. Boston Avenue was created by Chef Thompson and his team of culinary and service professionals, providing an elegant space for special events and private parties.

It was during these projects that Chef Thompson and his 12 investors created the Justin Thompson Restaurants (JTR) Group. Their hope was to consolidate and to create, in Chef Thompson’s words, “A strong brand and be the best we can be.” Their mission as stated on their website is “to serve to the delight of our guests, staff, and community…We feel community involvement and charity work are paramount to our success in the city.”

Giving back to his community has become a serious focal point in Chef Thompson’s life. Recently, Tulsa’s Child Abuse Network awarded the Chef with their Distinguished Citizenship Award after raising $15,000 dollars for the organization during one of his charity events. On average, the group will host one charitable event per month for several organizations across town.

Their Fall Harvest Festival is a popular, family-friendly charitable event to support Youth Services of Tulsa. This year the event will be held on Sunday, October 18. Families and friends can participate in an afternoon of fun contests such as the grape stomping competition, and enjoy various vendors across town from food trucks to the beer garden. He closes the evening with a large wine dinner.

Chef Thompson beamed as he shared his news that they had reached their 100+ employee mark.

“I’m really proud that we are able to help our employees pay bills and purchase Christmas presents for their children,” he says.

His food is renowned in the Tulsa community. His restaurants are known for their individual experiences they provide to each patron, but his excitement and true love for his charitable work is what shines through when you speak to Chef Thompson. He wants to give back to his community that has graciously welcomed him into their lives.

As human beings we have to eat, drink and, if able, be merry doing so. After my nerves had settled and I sat down to read over my notes, I can say that not only does he provide these crucial life musts, he does so by using it to bring people together for the common good.

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A Pinch of This, A Splash of That TIPS FOR COOKING WITH WINE

"i enjoy cooking with wine, sometimes i even put it in the food i'm cooking."

- julia child

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I enjoy cooking with wine, sometimes I even put it in the food I'm cooking." - Julia Child ARTICLE DEBRA LAIZURE

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sing wine in cooking intensifies flavor and adds another level of uniqueness to your recipe. It gives a dish that extra something special to turn great-grandma's pasta sauce recipe into your own. So grab that secret ingredient from the wine cellar and head to the kitchen.

Wine should be added to food early enough in the cooking process that it has time to simmer. As wine cooks down, the alcohol evaporates away and the flavors begin to concentrate. Use a light hand at first until you get familiar with cooking with wine.

Typically, white wines impart their delicate flavor to seafood, and dishes like chicken piccata and vegetable risotto. Red wine adds depth to bolder dishes like beef bourguignon, mushroom steak sauce, and of course, great-grandma's famous pasta sauce.

Using wine in a reduction or to deglaze a pan creates an intense and complex sauce. It easily picks up those coveted brown bits that elevate the flavor of any dish. But be careful—light and overly fruity wines can ruin a sauce. The fruitiness is lost during the cooking process and will leave the sauce too acidic, ensuring those lovely brown bits have gone to waste.

RED OR WHITE?

Let's be clear about what is considered a good cooking wine.

The so-called "Cooking Wine" found in your local grocery store next to the fancy vinegars and Worcestershire sauce is a poor excuse for a cooking ingredient. It is low in alcohol content, highly acidic, and contains a massive amount of salt.

Instead, choose a wine you would pair with the meal. Use one that is fruity, medium or full-bodied, and with little or no oak flavor.

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For red wines, Pinot Noir and blends such as Côtes du Rhône will produce consistent results. Again, avoid wines aged in oak such as the robust Cabernet Sauvignon.

White wines should also be dry and full-bodied. Try a Sauvignon Blanc, unoaked Chardonnay, or even a French Vermouth.

LET'S TALK PRICE

Does an expensive wine produce a better sauce? Well, maybe.

America's Test Kitchen tested sauces made from similar wines in the $5, $10, $20, and $30 price points. They discovered that the $5 wines cooked down to sweet, syrupy sauces, while the $10, $20, and $30 bottles were smoother, making sauces with multiple layers of flavor.

Although tasters favored wines in the two more expensive price ranges, none thought the difference justified spending an extra $10 or $20. Limiting the price to $10 leaves cooks with plenty of good shopping options.

COOKING TIPS:

• Add a light, dry white wine to melted butter and baste grilled, broiled, or baked fish.

• Mix wine with different herbs and olive oil to make a delicious salad dressing.

• Stir in a couple tablespoons of red wine into brown gravy.

Slowly simmer to create a luscious sauce for beef.

• Freeze leftover drinking wine in ice cube trays for future cooking use.

• Use a wine-based marinade to help keep meat, poultry, or seafood moist while it cooks.

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4/2

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$850,000

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2010

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1980

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2

1955

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October OCTOBER 2, 16, 23, & 30 MUSIC WITH A BLUE MOON FROM 9 P.M. - 12 A.M., DIRECTLY

OCTOBER 10 TULSA SPCA “ADOPT A PET” THE FARM SHOPPING CENTER- 51ST AND SHERIDAN

Are you looking for a pet? Stop by The Farm between 10am and 2pm to check out all the furry friends up for adoption! The Tulsa SPCA will be set up off Sheridan Road by Great Harvest Bread Co., The Pinpoint Resource, and Subway. Rescue animals make awesome pets and you may just wonder who rescued who!

ACROSS FROM THE BOK CENTER

OCTOBER 13

NAPLES FLATBREAD & WINE BAR- 201 S. DENVER AVE TULSA

OKC THUNDER VS. DALLAS MAVERICKS

Enjoy an evening on the patio for Live Music every Friday night in October! They will have bands playing on the patio in front of local artist, Josh Butts, newest downtown mural. Enjoy toe-tapping music, cold Blue Moon specials, friendly service, and an amazing view of the Downtown Skyline. Inside there is a waterwall, firewall, wood brick oven, and full bar with 32 seats in the round!

BOK CENTER

OCTOBER 2 - 31 2015 HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL THE CASTLE OF MUSKOGEE - 3400 WEST FERN MOUNTAIN ROAD MUSKOGEE

Thrills for the entire family ranging from “not scary to very scary” can be found at the 2015 Halloween Festival on Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm-10pm. More information and ticket sales can be found at okcastle.com.

OCTOBER 3 & 4

Thunder fans get ready for a local pre-season game against the Dallas Mavericks. The game is being played at 7pm at the BOK Center.

Tickets can be purchased at BOKCenter.com

OCTOBER 15 UNCORKING THE CURE FOR MS CAIN’S BALLROOM- 423 N MAIN ST TULSA

The 14th Annual Uncorking the Cure for MS dinner and auction benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will be October 15 at the legendary Cain’s Ballroom. Attendees will enjoy a western chic party featuring Lambrusco’z to Go, Triumph Cellars Wines, and a special concert by local recording artist, Cindy Cain and the Red Hot Pokers. Tickets are $125 and may be purchased at uncorkingthecureforMSok.org

OCTOBER 16, 18 & 30 TULSA OILERS

GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION OF TANDY FLORAL TERRACES

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TULSA BOTANIC GARDEN- 3900 TULSA BOTANIC DR. TULSA, OK

Celebrate the opening and be the first to see the Tandy Floral Terraces at Tulsa Botanic Garden! The two day celebration has free admission with events for all ages to enjoy. For details, visit tulsabotanic.org or call (918) 289-0330.

The Tulsa Oilers will have their first home game of the season on the 16th against the Wichita Thunder at 7:05pm. You can also catch a game on the 18th against the Allen Americans, and the 30th against the Missouri Mavericks. Games are played at the BOK Center and tickets can be purchased at tulsaoilers.com.

OCTOBER 9 - 11

OCTOBER 17

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The bazaar is an outdoor fundraising festival featuring 80 craft vendors along with music, food, and kid zone. All of this while supporting a great cause, Brush Creek Youth Ranch. Ticket prices and times are listed on their website. brushcreekbazaar.org

Tulsa Glass Blowing School and Garden Deva will be onsite with glass-blown pumpkins and metal crafts for sale, along with a haymaze, scavenger hunt, story time, and craft activities for the kids.

Free with regular Garden admission.

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Learn something new about your home town on a guided one-hour walking tour of Tulsa’s architectural skyline. Tours begins at 10 am, cost $10 and proceeds benefit Tulsa Foundation for Architecture.

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Join the JTR Group for the 2nd Annual Fall Harvest Festival & Feast in downtown Tulsa from 10am - 4pm on the Chapman Green. The festival is designed to bring our community together by hosting a family event for all in celebration of the arrival of Fall benefitting Youth Services of Tulsa.

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OCTOBER 22-25 LINDE OKTOBERFEST RIVER WEST FESTIVAL PARK- 2100 S. JACKSON AVE. TULSA

As one of Tulsa’s most celebrated festivals, Linde Oktoberfest Tulsa has a long and storied history of providing authentic German food, drink, and fun to generations of Oklahomans.

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OCTOBER 31 TULSA RUN DOWNTOWN TULSA

Join thousands of runners for the 38th annual Tulsa Run. The race starts at 7:45am near the corner of Boulder Ave and 6th Street. Racers can register for the event and find more information at Tulsasports.org

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OCTOBER 31 BOO HAHA BROOKSIDE - ALL DAY

Brookside’s 25th year celebrating Boo Haha starts with a pancake breakfast at 8:30am. The gathering will also include a pet costume contest, kids costume contest, trick-or-treating, and a parade. The parade starts at 3pm at 48th and Peoria.

OCTOBER 31 HALLOWEEN TRICK-OR-TREAT THE FARM SHOPPING CENTER- 51ST AND SHERIDAN

Bring the kids out to The Farm Shopping Center for some good old fashioned “trick-ortreating”! Over 40 retailers will be handing out candy in front of their shops and restaurants from 5:30pm until 7:00pm.

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Parting Thoughts

Mulling Over the Wine Reviews WORDS DENISE SNODELL

I

was a weary shopper looking for a simple Riesling when my innocent eyes fell upon this: “Opens with a gorgeous bouquet of yellow flowers, stone fruit and musk against a backdrop of chalk and minerals. It’s richly fruity, with a sharp, honed acidity that’s shocking and penetrating. Finishes long, with an elegant honeyed touch.”

Wuuut?

I wasn’t sure if I was in a liquor store or in some seedy place reading Fifty Shades of Grapes. As E.L. James would say, “Holy cow!” I looked left. I looked right. I unlocked my cell phone and photographed the posted review card. The description of this pricey 94-pointer just floored me. I had to have it.

The words, not the bottle.

It’s an old story. Those of us who are, shall we say, less experienced wine lovers are intrigued and bemused by the industry’s word sommeliers. They can be a bit too passionate, or even bizarre, when explaining the flavor subtleties trapped beneath the cork. Call me a rube, but I don’t think my taste buds could ever fathom a backdrop of chalk.

Yet the words quoted above had been fermenting in my cell phone picture gallery for a full season, and I had this crushing column deadline. The time arrived to fully investigate this exotic verbiage at a bigger wine store.

Lo and behold, my research day coincided with a storewide wine tasting. Everywhere I turned, there was a rep tempting customers with sips of their forbidden fruits. They were stationed at the aisle endcaps, pouring samples of “honed acidity” and “deeply pitched notes of blistered tomato and pomegranate.”

It was like a high octane Saturday at Costco.

The place was crowded, but I managed to sneak some shots of the review cards. I honestly had no idea a bottle of pinot could tease your palate with supple tannins that build slowly to frame a sappy floral pastille, but apparently it can.

I hadn’t quite snapped enough reviews when a champagne expert waved me over

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to her table. As I slammed down a few sips of Taittinger, I explained why I was there, “I am baffled at how specific and bizarre some of these booze reviews can be. For instance, how can you taste underbrush?

Underbrush! Do these aficionados crawl through the woods and chomp on low lying twigs?”

She shrugged and told me descriptions including “forest floor brambles” are, indeed, a thing. But, as she poured me something dryer, she said linking squirrel environments to Syrah was the least of the crazy. “I’ve actually seen reviewers use the words ‘manure’ and ‘cat pee.’”

I was stunned. “Really?

Surely they finessed the descriptions with something like ‘hints of fertile meadow and subtle feline mist.’” Though concerned, I managed a quick sip of the dry stuff.

But as she poured me yet another sample, she insisted, “No. The exact words were manure and cat pee.”

Wow, I thought. Animal droppings. The dark forest’s underbelly. It was dizzying to imagine the wine scribes getting so noir.

But a funny thing happened.

We continued discussing all the weirdness right there under the fluorescent retail lights. I was on my fifth (or sixth or seventh) sample and—boom- I tasted it. My senses took me back to a private champagne cave tour I was fortunate to experience years ago in Reims, France.

That one sip blossomed into a sweet, yet musty-dry medieval tapestry of tarnished armor, lightly sun-kissed by a lavender reduction…

In other words, I think the secret to writing this stuff requires a full immersion.

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