(5819,1,'2009-03-20 15:12:00','2009-03-20 15:12:00','<a onblur=\"try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}\" href=\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tZVufRlMtzM/ScOr2kjMokI/AAAAAAAAAxo/zbAHy6AwBHs/s1600-h/DSC03955-1.JPG\"><img style=\"margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;\" src=\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tZVufRlMtzM/ScOr2kjMokI/AAAAAAAAAxo/zbAHy6AwBHs/s400/DSC03955-1.JPG\" alt=\"\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315280939239907906\" border=\"0\" /></a><br />Thanks to the fine folks at <a href=\"http://www.wearegoldbuyers.com/\">Tulsa Gold &amp; Gems</a> (and an ex-boyfriend who provided me with such fine hocking material), I scored a little extra cash this week. Now, 99 times out of 100, I either save these little windfalls, or I spend them on groceries or gasoline. But not this time, folks. Not this time. <div><br /></div><div>Instead, I opted to blow my extra $15 on a pound-and-a-quarter of to-die-for, all-natural Italian Piedmontese beef from <a href=\"http://www.naturalfarms.com/\">Natural Farms</a>, a half-gallon of the best milk in town (<a href=\"http://www.braums.com/\">Braum\'s</a> - the only milk our little man will bother with drinking) and a set of four GIANT sandwich rolls from Tulsa\'s own <a href=\"http://farrellbread.com/\">Farrell Family Organic Bread Co.</a><br /><br /><a onblur=\"try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}\" href=\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tZVufRlMtzM/ScOjYiY2xfI/AAAAAAAAAxI/g1qHAEciMFo/s1600-h/DSC03949-1.JPG\"><img style=\"margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;\" src=\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tZVufRlMtzM/ScOjYiY2xfI/AAAAAAAAAxI/g1qHAEciMFo/s400/DSC03949-1.JPG\" alt=\"\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315271627170563570\" border=\"0\" /></a><br /><a onblur=\"try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}\" href=\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tZVufRlMtzM/ScOqxkav4HI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/b6bUXBUNFRY/s1600-h/DSC03950-1.JPG\"><img style=\"margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;\" src=\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tZVufRlMtzM/ScOqxkav4HI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/b6bUXBUNFRY/s400/DSC03950-1.JPG\" alt=\"\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315279753793495154\" border=\"0\" /></a>Whew. Is it hot in here, or is it just these sexy burger fixin\'s?<br /><br />I don\'t normally post recipes here, but in this case, I can\'t help myself. The weather this weekend is going to be good for mortal burgers, but for other-worldly burgers, it\'s gonna be <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">perfect</span>.<br /><br />If you\'re a little short on cash right now (and who isn\'t?), plan your menu this week around some middle-of-the-week bliss and snag your beef from Natural Farms on Wacky Wednesday. You get to draw a discount on your entire purchase from this cute little bag, and it could be a lot or a little. Either way, every little bit counts, and there\'s no better help to get over hump day than a big, juicy, naughty burger.<br /><br /><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Tasha\'s Natural Farms Burgers</span><br /><span>(makes two 1/2-pound burgers that are way too much for one person. Sharing is advised, but not if you\'re me)<br /><br />Ingredients:</span><ul><li>About 1 lb. Natural Farms ground beef - a little more is nothing to quibble over</li><li>1 large egg, beaten</li><li>1/4 c. soft breadcrumbs (always use homemade breadcrumbs, folks - the store-bought kind is a convenience item, not a delicious item - besides, they\'re over-priced, as most convenience items are. Invest in a food processor for times like these when you need make a quarter or so of an extra burger bun from Farrell into fresh, flavorful crumbs)</li><li>1 tsp. onion powder</li><li>1 tsp. dried Italian or Green seasoning, your pick</li><li>1/4 tsp. salt</li><li>1/4 tsp. pepper</li><li>2 tsp. soy sauce</li><li>shakes of Tobasco sauce to your heart\'s content - I used maybe five</li><li>2 hamburger buns</li></ul>Combine first eight ingredients, blending well with clean hands. Shape into two giant patties - not to thick, not to thin.<br /><br />Options! Grill, uncovered over medium coals about 13 minutes or until done, turning once (for medium, the best and, in my opinion, proper temperature to which to cook a burger). Or, place patties on a broiler pan and broil about three inches from heat about 9 minutes until done (for medium), turning once.<br /><br />Or, fry the suckers, which is my preferred option. Heat a heavy skillet until hot. Add patties one at a time, cooking over medium heat about 4 minutes per side (for medium), not moving patties until time to turn.<br /><br />While you\'re working some patty magic, toast the buns in a skillet using lots of butter, medium-low heat and a careful eye. Try not to pass out from the intoxicating smells coming from your stove top.<br /><br />Slap the patties onto the toasted buns and dress as desired. Hubs likes tomato, lettuce, onion, cheese, mustard and mayo - I like weird stuff like guacamole, bacon and poblanos or blue cheese and lots and lots of caramelized onions. Feel free to experiment and make fun of the traditionalists as you do it.<br /><br /><a onblur=\"try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}\" href=\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tZVufRlMtzM/ScOrZ0e2hsI/AAAAAAAAAxg/8NQiLsSUVFw/s1600-h/DSC03954-1.JPG\"><img style=\"margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;\" src=\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tZVufRlMtzM/ScOrZ0e2hsI/AAAAAAAAAxg/8NQiLsSUVFw/s400/DSC03954-1.JPG\" alt=\"\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315280445300442818\" border=\"0\" /></a><br /><a onblur=\"try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}\" href=\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tZVufRlMtzM/ScOrN-dTSCI/AAAAAAAAAxY/am1wCDiNdgQ/s1600-h/DSC03953-2.JPG\"><img style=\"margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;\" src=\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tZVufRlMtzM/ScOrN-dTSCI/AAAAAAAAAxY/am1wCDiNdgQ/s400/DSC03953-2.JPG\" alt=\"\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315280241819863074\" border=\"0\" /></a><br /><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Tasha\'s Homemade Potato Crisps</span><br />(makes about 4 cups)<br /><br />Ingredients:<br /><ul><li>5-7 small baking potatoes (I like to use Yukon Golds, but Russets are O.K., too)</li><li>Vegetable oil</li><li>Kosher salt</li></ul>Slice potatoes thinly (with a mandolin, if you\'ve got it), and place in salted ice water (about 1 tsp. to a quart or so of water) until you\'re done slicing. Save a tree and drain on a cloth towel.<br /><br />Pour oil to depth of two inches into a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven. Heat on medium-high until a potato slice dropped in sizzles vigorously. Fry potato slices in batches of just a few at a time for a minute or so, removing them as they brown - pay attention, because you\'ll need to work fast unless you\'re one of those weirdos like my dad who likes burnt potato chips.<br /><br /><a onblur=\"try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}\" href=\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tZVufRlMtzM/ScOsAkd9BaI/AAAAAAAAAxw/NkxQD6e7YJM/s1600-h/DSC03959-1.JPG\"><img style=\"margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;\" src=\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tZVufRlMtzM/ScOsAkd9BaI/AAAAAAAAAxw/NkxQD6e7YJM/s400/DSC03959-1.JPG\" alt=\"\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315281111016605090\" border=\"0\" /></a><br />Drain on cloth towels and sprinkle with salt.<br /><br /><a onblur=\"try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}\" href=\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tZVufRlMtzM/ScOsOc3jk4I/AAAAAAAAAx4/dWrIvKDJvrY/s1600-h/DSC03961-1.JPG\"><img style=\"margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;\" src=\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tZVufRlMtzM/ScOsOc3jk4I/AAAAAAAAAx4/dWrIvKDJvrY/s400/DSC03961-1.JPG\" alt=\"\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315281349494674306\" border=\"0\" /></a><br />Find the makin\'s for your ultra-local, super-organic, too-sexy-for-its-own-good-and-so-must-be-eaten-as-soon-as-possible burger at the following sustainers of my foodie existence:<br /><br /><a href=\"http://naturalfarms.com/\">Natural Farms</a> - 420 S. Utica Ave., 583-5354; 6560 E. 91st St., 779-6300<br /><a href=\"http://www.farrellbread.com/\">Farrell Family Organic Bread</a> - 8034 S. Yale Ave., 477-7077 (available all over town, from Reasor\'s to Whole Foods to Center 1 Market, but my experience has been that the freshest product comes straight from the source at 81st and Yale).<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Can\'t get enough of those burger buns? Check out the sandwich creations at the newly open <a href=\"http://www.urbantulsa.com/gyrobase/Location?Location=oid%3A26603\">Dilly Deli</a>, all made on Farrell Bread. Head to 2nd and Elgin and let me know what you think.<br /><br />Read more of my food-astic adventures <a href=\"http://www.urbantulsa.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A26622\">here</a>, <a href=\"http://www.urbantulsa.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A25007\">here</a> and <a href=\"http://www.tulsabusiness.com/search.asp?keyword=&amp;author=natasha+ball&amp;date1=&amp;date2=&amp;category=All\">here</a>.<br /></div>','Because I Know Y\'All Love Your Cheeseburgers','','inherit','open','open','','121-revision','','','2009-03-20 15:12:00','2009-03-20 15:12:00','',121,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2009/03/121-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(5821,1,'2009-05-28 00:50:00','2009-05-28 00:50:00','<img style=\"display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;\" src=\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tZVufRlMtzM/ShKw2KoCIYI/AAAAAAAABKg/aleu8P0Boso/s400/DSC02909-1.JPG\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" /><br /><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2009/05/not-exactly-what-pavlov-had-in-mind.html\">Monday I posted one of my crazy contests</a>. This time I wanted to give away a box of a half-dozen picture-perfect cupcakes from, where else, <a href=\"http://www.kupcakz.com/\">Kupcakz</a>, Tulsa\'s first and only little cupcake shop, at 71st and Mingo. <div><br /></div><div>To enter, readers were asked to unleash their creative juices and come up with a fantasy cupcake - the cupcake of their dreams. </div><div><br /></div><div>You guys. I have never been so tantalized, allured, and downright hungered by a contest on this blog before. Some seriously creative cupcake lovers live in this city. Good thing there\'s a bakery to cater to those tastes, huh?</div><div><br /></div><div>I had a really hard time choosing a winner today, which explains why this post is sliding in at 8 p.m. rather than this morning when I\'d planned. I wanted to make sure I\'d picked the most creative, the most fun, the most innovative cupcake design submitted. </div><div><br /></div><div>I think, though, that\'d we can all agree on the winner. </div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Marie, with her Fourth of July Fireworks cupcake! </div><div><br /></div><img style=\"display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 83px;\" src=\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tZVufRlMtzM/Sh3f_LBNTTI/AAAAAAAABRc/Kk99lR1Q-aQ/s400/Picture+1.png\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340671009513884978\" /><div><br /></div><div>Congrats, Anna Marie! E-mail me tashadoestulsa at gmail  dot com to claim your prize. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have to say, though, that one other cupcake caught my eye and grabbed my imagination. </div><div><br /></div><img style=\"display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 62px;\" src=\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tZVufRlMtzM/Sh3fu1jMKJI/AAAAAAAABRU/fCeJYcvhXrw/s400/Picture+2.png\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340670728872929426\" /><div><br /></div><div>madonnacramer, out of all the cupcake designs submitted, yours would be the one I would mostly likely eat until I passed out in a sugar coma. Raspberry and lemon - so bright, sweet and fresh. Perfect for early summer. Get in my belly! </div><div><br /></div><div>There\'s a line we haven\'t heard in awhile, eh?</div><div><br /></div><div>Congrats, madonnacramer! E-mail me to claim your prize. </div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks to all who did a little cupcake dreamin\' for this giveaway. Keep those ideas handy, folks, because this sweet contest won\'t be the last.</div>','What\'s New, Cupcake','','inherit','open','open','','167-revision','','','2009-05-28 00:50:00','2009-05-28 00:50:00','',167,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2009/05/167-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(5823,1,'2009-05-25 13:00:00','2009-05-25 13:00:00','<div>Because it\'s Monday, let\'s start off the week with something simple. Easy to understand. Common sensical. Downright duh.</div><div><br /></div><div>Provide subject: </div><div><br /></div><img style=\"display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;\" src=\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tZVufRlMtzM/Shnwe0YJlTI/AAAAAAAABOw/AvLhzkj0lig/s400/3312655870_83a8bb7976.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339563245471110450\" /><div><br /></div><div>With Stimulus A: </div><br /><div><img style=\"margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;\" src=\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tZVufRlMtzM/ShKw2KoCIYI/AAAAAAAABKg/aleu8P0Boso/s400/DSC02909-1.JPG\" alt=\"\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337522952999149954\" border=\"0\" /><br /><div style=\"text-align: left;\">Subject response is:<br /></div></div><div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><br /></div><img style=\"margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;\" src=\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tZVufRlMtzM/ShKwkvndeZI/AAAAAAAABKY/a7_bCtIZlcY/s400/DSC04094.JPG\" alt=\"\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337522653691214226\" border=\"0\" />Easy enough, right? I mean, who could resist that darling little box of cupcakes, each pretty as a little picture? Not I, said the cat. </div><div><br /></div><div>Those cupcakes are from <a href=\"http://www.kupcakz.com/\">the new shop at 71st Street and Mingo Drive</a>, by the way - you know, <a href=\"http://www.kupcakz.com/\">Kupcakz</a>. Maybe it\'s that place you\'ve been meaning to check out. Or, it could be to where your car drives automatically during those times when you go on autopilot and can\'t quite explain how you traveled from one spot to another. Your mind\'s a blank. You remember nothing. </div><div><br /></div><div>But your instincts are rewarded with cupcake deliciosities like Morning Buzz (rich espresso-soaked chocolate cake with mocha buttercream buzzed with French chocolate sprinkles - oh!), My Peanut Butter Cup (dark chocolate cake with creamy peanut butter frosting, chocolate splitters and toasted peanuts - OH.) and Boston Dreamer (fluffy yellow cake filled with French pastry cream and capped with bittersweet chocolate ganache - PURRRR.). </div><div><br /></div><div>Now <span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">that\'s</span> positive reinforcement. </div><div><br /></div><div>Okay, that was fun. Let\'s do it again!</div><div><br /></div><div>Provide subject: </div><div><br /></div><img style=\"display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;\" src=\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tZVufRlMtzM/ShnxRsN_YcI/AAAAAAAABO4/7wspbQ7IFzg/s400/3312653534_aa08ca8315.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339564119454343618\" /><div>With Stimulus B:<br /></div><div><br /><img style=\"margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;\" src=\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tZVufRlMtzM/ShKv8TARulI/AAAAAAAABKQ/HYUzodACHWE/s400/DSC04281-1.JPG\" alt=\"\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337521958815906386\" border=\"0\" />Sushi from <a href=\"http://www.utulsa.edu/collegian/article.asp?article=3043\">Sushi Train, at 51st Street and Harvard Avenue (click for a great, fun article from the kids at The Collegian at The University of Tulsa)</a>- sushi that the subject\'s female parental unit would just assume not tell anyone about, ever, so she can have it all to herself. </div><div><br /></div><div>Subject response:</div><div><br /></div><img style=\"margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;\" src=\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5djEI_gT7AI/SeuAuAWMCvI/AAAAAAAAAY8/wPzOQHN7eW4/s400/scared+face.jpg\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" /><div><br />...quite unlike anything any of you have seen before, I\'m sure. You can\'t win \'em all.</div><div><br /></div><div>I\'m having a lot of fun with this. Can you tell? </div><div><br /></div><div>Provide subject: </div><div><br /></div><div><img style=\"display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;\" src=\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tZVufRlMtzM/ShmnjOXE3aI/AAAAAAAABOo/6UmVP8LxuOo/s400/tulsaskyline.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339483056816577954\" /></div><div><br /></div><div>With Stimulus C(upcakes - a chance to win a half-dozen of them, to be exact, each and every one from <a href=\"http://kupcakz.com/menu.php\">the glorious display case at Kupcakz and made fresh from the highest quality ingredients the world has to offer by Chef Doreen</a>):<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style=\"display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;\" src=\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tZVufRlMtzM/ShmladnZj6I/AAAAAAAABOg/hCK3n-Nhq-8/s400/Kupcakz.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339480707269496738\" /></div><div>Response is: To be determined. By you, of course. Powerful feeling, isn\'t it? I love feeling the power of the power to empower you to feel powerful. </div><div><br /></div><div>Eyes starting to salivate? Better win the cupcakes soon, then. How to do it? I\'ll tell you. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Invent a cupcake.</span> It can be silly, it can be serious, it can be whatever you want it to be - just tell me all about what your ideal cupcake would be like. To be eligible for this giveaway, you have to be creative. Why? Because the genius behind my favorite answer will be six cupcakes fatter by the time I\'m through with them. </div><div><br /></div><div>Enter as many times as you wish by inventing cupcakes on this post, via tweet (just make sure to put @tashadoestulsa in there so I can see your entry) or my Facebook wall before 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, May 27.</div><div><br /></div><div>I love these contests, the ones that reveal the creativity of the cupcake obsessed. Because there are so many of those. Good luck!</div>','Not Exactly What Pavlov Had in Mind','','inherit','open','open','','164-revision','','','2009-05-25 13:00:00','2009-05-25 13:00:00','',164,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2009/05/164-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(5825,1,'2011-02-10 18:10:59','2011-02-10 23:10:59','<object classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" codebase=\"http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\"><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" /><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" /><param name=\"src\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/AOaEng1pLPg?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0\" /><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" /><embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/AOaEng1pLPg?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"></embed></object>\r\n\r\nThe otters in that video, who live to entertain at the <a href=\"http://www.okaquarium.org/\">Oklahoma Aquarium</a> - aren\'t they adorable? Be like them this Valentine\'s Day and go crazy with one of these options for lovey-dovey entertainment.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Valentine\'s Day for Tulsa Kids and Families</h2>\r\n<strong>Tower Tots: Valentine’s Tea Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Tuesday, Feb. 8, 10am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.pricetower.org/\">Price Tower Arts Center</a>, 510 South Dewey Avenue in Bartlesville\r\nCatch a morning story and Valentine\'s Day-flavored activity hour for kids aged 3-6. Be sure to call ahead to register for this free event.\r\n\r\n<strong>Sweetheart Tea Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Wednesday, Feb. 9, 10am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsaparks.org/\">Whiteside Community Center</a>, 4009 S. Pittsburg Ave.\r\nThe kids can celebrate Valentine\'s Day this year with crafts, snacks and more. For ages 2-5 years. Cost is $6.\r\n\r\n<strong>Preschool Story Time: Valentine\'s Day Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Feb. 10, 10:30am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsalibrary.org/\">Pratt Library</a>, 3219 S. 113th W. Ave. in Sand Springs\r\nDress the kiddos up in red pink and bring goodies to share with the rest of the kids at story time today. This event is for ages 5 and younger with an adult.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentines by You!</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Feb. 10, 3pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsalibrary.org/\">Judy Z. Kishner Library</a>, 10150 N. Cincinnati Ave.\r\nStop by Judy Z. Kishner Library after school and make your own Valentine\'s Day cards for your relatives, friends or maybe even that special someone. Card-making supplies will be available all evening for this drop-in event, open through 7pm. This event is for ages 12 and younger.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine Crafting</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Feb. 10, 5pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsaparks.org/\">Hicks Park</a>, 3443 S. Mingo Road\r\nKids can bring a friend to make a craft valentine to give to someone special. Pre-register by calling (918) 669-6355. For ages 8-13. Cost is $10.\r\n\r\n<strong>Father/Daughter Dance</strong>\r\nWhen: Friday, Feb. 11, 7pm\r\nWhere: Barnes Elementary, 7809 E 76th Street North\r\nThis event is opened to the entire Owasso Community, and is for children up to 5th grade and their parents. Cost is $5 per couple, or $7 for families attending both the Father/Daughter Dance and the Mother/Son Bash. All the proceeds will benefit Owasso\'s Elementary and 6th Grade Odyssey of the Mind teams, as well as the YMCA\'s Strong Kids Campaign.\r\n\r\n<strong>Free Family Day at Philbrook</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, starting at 10am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.philbrook.org/\">Philbrook Museum of Art</a>, 2727 S. Rockford Ave.\r\nTake your significant other - and hey, why not bring the family, too? - to Philbrook Museum for Free Family Day. Enjoy art, spend time together, get your hands dirty with some hands-on art projects, tour the museum and even embark on a scavenger hunt. Go for romantic or go for family-friendly - either way you want to do this Valentine\'s Day thing, you can find it at Philbrook on Free Family Day.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine\'s Day Cookie Decorating</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 10am; 11am; 12pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.sageculinarystudio.com/\">Sage Culinary Studio</a>, on Brookside and in Bixby, at 105th and Memorial\r\nSign the kids up to make seven V-Day-themed cookies - that\'s one to eat, six to take home or to gift to their special someone (read: that\'s Mommy, if you know what\'s good for ya). The greatest part about this kid-friendly Valentine\'s Day activity? Parents get out of clean-up duty, scott free. Cost is $15. Registration after Feb. 10 is $20.\r\n\r\n<strong>Daddy/Daughter Dance</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.brokenarrowok.gov/\">Nienhuis Community Center</a>, 3201 North 9th Street in Broken Arrow\r\nDo something special this year with your daughter - get gussied up and head to this daddy/daughter dance. This year the theme for the dance will be a sock-hop, so come dressed casually.\r\n\r\n<strong>Mother/Son Bash</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.ymca.org/\">Owasso YMCA</a>, 8300 N. Owasso Expressway\r\nThis event is opened to the entire Owasso Community, and is for children up to 5th grade and their parents. Cost is $5 per couple, or $7 for families attending both the Father/Daughter Dance and the Mother/Son Bash. All the proceeds will benefit Owasso\'s Elementary and 6th Grade Odyssey of the Mind teams, as well as the YMCA\'s Strong Kids Campaign.\r\n\r\n<strong>Skatedate</strong>\r\nWhen: Sunday, Feb. 13, starting at 10am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.bokcenter.com/default.asp?bok=227&amp;objId=602\">BOK Center</a>, 200 S. Denver Ave.\r\nBack by popular demand, Skate Date returns in 2011 for an encore at the BOK Center. Skate Date 2010 welcomed over 7,500 skaters and 10,000 visitors to the 17,000-square-foot indoor arena at the BOK Center in Downtown Tulsa. It\'s one the short list of top Valentine\'s Day events here in the Tulsa area and is an easy option for kids, couples and singles alike - oh, and there will be exhibitions by local figure skaters, music and a DJ, photo opps in front of a smirk-worthy green screen, concessions, flower and novelty stands and a giant mirrored disco ball to enjoy while you\'re there, too. New to Skate Date this year is an interactive Kids Zone area, complete with inflatables and  bounce houses sponsored by H&amp;R Block (who, by the way, will be at the event and willing to give your 2009 and 2010 tax returns a free second look). Admission is free; if you opt not to bring your own skates, you can rent a pair for $10. Also available at this year\'s Skate Date will be horse and carriage rides, just outside the BOK Center at the corner of 3rd Street and Denver Avenue - those start at noon and run until 8pm. For more info, visit <a href=\"http://www.bokcenter.com/default.asp?bok=227&amp;objId=602\">BOKCenter.com</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"MCCALL STYLE &amp; BEAUTY by George Eastman House, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/george_eastman_house/3122875541/\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3206/3122875541_11bf6685c2.jpg\" alt=\"MCCALL STYLE &amp; BEAUTY\" width=\"406\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Valentine\'s Day Date Night Ideas in Tulsa</h2>\r\n<strong>Falling in Love Again: An Evening of Shakespeare\'s Valentines</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Feb. 10, 7pm; Friday, Feb. 11, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=178446285519380\">Club 209</a>, 209 N. Boulder Avenue\r\nThe sonnets of William Shakespeare are some of the most beautiful love poems ever written. Watch as the Actors Company of Tulsa presents these sonnets in a night of elegance, love, and fun that is sure to be a night that you won\'t soon forget. The bonus? It\'s all free and open to the public. Ages 21+ only.\r\n\r\n<strong>Love Song</strong>\r\nWhen: Feb. 10-12, 7:30pm; Feb. 13, 2pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsapac.com/calendar.asp?id=1572&amp;thedate=2/5/2011&amp;task=display\">Tulsa Performing Arts Center</a>, 110 E. Second Street\r\nJoin Playhouse Tulsa this Valentine\'s Day and settle in for what\'s sure to be an expert performance of a man named Beane, who is invisible to his career-focused sister and her cynical husband. His life is a shrinking, darkening world - that is, until Molly appears. When the two meet, suddently all the old love songs make sense. Written by John Kolvenbach, Love Song premiered at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company in March 2006 and later opened in London’s West End, garnering a 2007 Olivier Award Nomination for Best New Comedy. Recommended for mature audiences. <a href=\"http://www.tulsapac.com/calendar.asp?id=1572&amp;thedate=2/5/2011&amp;task=display\">Tickets are $25</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine\'s Bingo</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Feb. 10, 1:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsaparks.org/\">Hicks Park</a>, 3443 S. Mingo Road\r\nSeniors can play for prizes, enjoy some sweet treats and meet new friends at this Valentine\'s Day-themed get-together. Bring a snack item to share and the folks at Hicks Park will do the rest. Call (918) 669-6355 to reserve your spot. Free to attend. Ages 55 and older.\r\n\r\n<strong>Wild Hearts Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Friday, Feb. 11\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.okeq.org/\">Dennis R. Neill Equality Center</a>, 621 E. Fourth Street\r\nLooking for a wild-yet-free party this Valentine\'s Day weekend? Join Oklahomans for Equality at the annual Wild Hearts Ball. Don\'t forget to belly up to the cash bar, get your picture taken with cupid and contribute to OKEQ\'s upcoming mortgage burning party. Fun!\r\n\r\n<strong>Sweetheart Run</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12\r\nWhere: Mohawk Park\r\nWhy you should run this race: Because you get to run it with a partner, whether it’s the love of your life or the dude who shares a cubicle with you at work. Plus, all participants are treated to a free pancake breakfast. Beat that. Races are 5K, 10K and 20K -<a href=\"http://www.fleetfeettulsa.com/sweetheart-run\">learn more here</a>, <a href=\"https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=4246\">register here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine’s Day Poker Run</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12\r\nWhere: Lee Elementary, 1920 S. Cincinnati Ave.\r\nPoker races are tons-o-fun. Here’s how they work: For every mile of the race you complete, you get a playing card. Whoever has the best hand at the end of the race gets first pick at a table full of awesome gifts. It’s like game night and workout time got together and made a baby – a sweaty baby, but still. <a href=\"http://www.runnersworldtulsa.com/\">Learn more here</a>, <a href=\"https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=4115\">register here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine\'s Cards</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 10am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsaparks.org/\">WaterWorks Art Studio</a>, 1710 Charles Page Boulevard\r\nStudents will make a one-of-a-kind Valentine\'s Day card for their favorite sweetie and work in a day\'s worth of cutting, folding and pasting at the same time. Cost is $40. For ages 16 and older.\r\n\r\n<strong>Murder Mystery Dinner</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsaairandspacemuseum.com/\">Tulsa Air and Space Museum &amp; Planetarium</a>, 3624 North 74th East Avenue\r\nMystery, intrigue, torrid love affairs and murder - it\'s everything that Valentine\'s Day represents, right? Heh. Join the folks at TASM for this Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, where comedy, mayhem and music will unfold and food and libations will be in plenty supply. Take the evening to solve with your special someone what happened to Amelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan. Cost is $100 per couple, $50 per individual. Attire is 1940s costume or business casual. Ages 21+ only. Reservations are required; call (918) 834-9900, ext. 122 to make yours.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tony Valentine\'s Girls Night Out</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.milliondollarelm.com/\">Osage Event Center</a>, 951 W. 36 Street North\r\nHubba, hubba. A group of guys with abs suited perfectly for the grating of cheese will be in Tulsa Valentine\'s Day weekend. Grab the girls and head to Osage Event Center at the Million Dollar Elm Casino to see \'em. Tickets are $10.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine Party: Olivia Duhon &amp; Grady Nichols</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.okjazz.org/\">Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame</a>, 111 E. First Street\r\nTwo of Tulsa\'s most popular and thrilling musicians come together for the first time to celebrate the Valentine weekend at the Depot. Olivia Duhon is known for her incredible sultry voice and her stunning visual impact (translation: she\'s absolutely gorgeous), while Grady Nichols is the sexiest saxophonist in Oklahoma. Look for fireworks and sparks to fly as these two create their own special Valentine music magic. <a href=\"http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=2762&pid=6962609\">Tickets are $25</a>. \r\n\r\n<strong>Love and Lust</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=104208986324360\">Living Arts of Tulsa</a>, 307 E. Brady Street\r\nGet ready for a night of long stares, bated breaths and raised libidos as some of Tulsa’s hottest poets make it a Valentine’s to remember. With special performance by Tulsa’s own Mason. Bar opens at 7pm. Cost is $7, or $5 for members.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trio Cavatina</strong>\r\nWhen: Sunday, Feb. 13, 3pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsapac.com/calendar.asp?id=1454&amp;thedate=2/5/2011&amp;task=display\">Tulsa Performing Arts Center</a>, 110 E. Second Street\r\nLittle is sexier than good string music from an outstanding chamber ensemble. Hear the music of Fanny Mendelssohn, Gabriela Ortiz Torres, Augusta Reed Thomas and Felix Mendelssohn as performed by the women of Trio Cavatina with a special someone at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center today. <a href=\"http://www.tulsapac.com/calendar.asp?id=1454&amp;thedate=2/5/2011&amp;task=display\">Tickets are $25</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Jazz Keyboard Concert with the Tulsa Jazz Society</strong>\r\nWhen: Sunday, Feb. 13, 5pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.okjazz.org/\">Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame</a>, 111 E. First Street\r\nTake a trip back to the sexy, swinging jazz age at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame with music by the likes of Donald Ryan, Cheryl Bocanegra, Scott McQuade and Sonny Gray. Guys, this event will be a guaranteed hit with the ladies.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine\'s Day Cabaret</strong>\r\nWhen: Sunday, Feb. 13, 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=177145755653414\">Harwelden Mansion</a>, 2210 S. Main Street\r\nEnjoy fantastic food prepared by the fabulous Palace Cafe as you listen to music by Light Opera Oklahoma favorite Andrea Leap and LOOK Festival artistic director Eric Gibson at the piano. Dinner will be seated throughout Harwelden, one of Tulsa\'s most beloved mansions - the breakfast room, the formal dining room, upstairs, on the grand staircase landing - giving you the feel of what it must have been like to dine in the house during its hey day. Tickets are $150 per couple, which includes dinner, wine, dessert, the cabaret performance and parking. Make reservations by calling (918) 583-4267.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine\'s Day Special Performance: Steve Kramer</strong>\r\nWhen: Monday, Feb. 14, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.loonybincomedy.com/\">The Loony Bin</a>, 6808 S. Memorial Drive\r\nI would say something here about funny Valentines, but that\'d be too easy. So instead, I\'ll just say that if you\'re looking for a way to laugh Valentine\'s Day away, comedian Steve Kramer brings you your chance. Tickets are $10 per person, or get two tickets with a dessert of New York Cheesecake with fresh strawberries and chocolate drizzle and two glasses of Champange for $35.\r\n\r\n<strong>Black Hearts Bash</strong>\r\nWhen: Monday, Feb. 14, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=176486972394125&amp;index=1\">Shenanigan\'s</a>, 31st and Memorial\r\nHate Valentine\'s Day? Then this karaoke event will be right up your alley. Look also for free food and drink specials.  And someone, please, sing Total Eclipse of the Heart for me. Please.\r\n\r\nWhat are YOU doing to celebrate (or bemoan, depending) Valentine\'s Day in Tulsa this year?\r\n\r\nDon\'t see your Valentine\'s Day event on this list? No sweat - we can fix that. <a href=\"mailto:tasha@tashadoestulsa.com\">E-mail me with your event details</a>.','Valentine\'s Day in Tulsa: Make your plans now.','What are YOU doing to celebrate (or bemoan, depending) Valentine\'s Day in Tulsa this year?','inherit','open','open','','5199-revision-23','','','2011-02-10 18:10:59','2011-02-10 23:10:59','',5199,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5199-revision-23/',0,'revision','',0),(5826,1,'2011-01-25 09:42:24','2011-01-25 14:42:24','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5332\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/01/living-arts-tulsa-24-hour-video-race/img_0913/\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-5332 aligncenter\" title=\"Rooftop\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_0913-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" /></a></p>\r\n<em>This post is by Tulsa designer and photographer Michael Champlin. <a href=\"http://mjchamplin.com/\">You can visit him here</a>, and don\'t forget to <a href=\"http://twitter.com/#!/mjchamplin\">follow him on Twitter</a>. Take it away, Michael! </em>\r\n\r\nImagine you\'ve signed up for <a href=\"http://www.livingarts.org/video.htm\">Living Arts\' annual 24-Hour Video Race</a>. Now, you’ve got 24 hours to make a five-minute film.\r\n\r\nLast year, I did exactly that.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\nAt first, it seems pretty reasonable, right? But then you realize that a lot goes into making five minutes of decent film: There’s the writing, finding people to be in it, locations, shooting and (cringe) editing. That’s not to mention the fact that you’ll probably forget your battery at home, be accosted by homeless people, get kicked out of the St. John Parking Garage (hopefully <em>after</em> you get the shot) and generally freeze your butt off while you sit, before dawn, on the edge of a cliff at Chandler Park in order to film your crucial time-lapse sunrise scene. And then it might turn out to be cloudy.\r\n\r\nAll in a days work for a marathon amateur filmmaker.\r\n\r\nThe rules are simple: Each team has precisely 24 hours (midnight Friday night to midnight Saturday night) to produce a film no longer than 5 minutes in length. The film must incorporate:\r\n\r\nA chosen theme.\r\n\r\nA predetermined line of dialog.\r\n\r\nA prop.\r\n\r\nAll three of these requirements were announced at the kickoff party at the 2010 race Friday night at midnight.\r\n\r\nIn other words, regardless of how much advance planning a filmmaker does, s/he is going to be forced to think on the fly. And the themes/lines/props can be pretty tricky; last year’s theme, <em>The Year We Make Contact</em>, required the line “the pleasures of the evening” and the inclusion of an 8-Ball — though the results showed those criteria could be taken in any number of directions.\r\n\r\n<object classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" codebase=\"http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\"><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" /><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" /><param name=\"src\" value=\"http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9569148&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=0&amp;show_byline=0&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=00ADEF&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0\" /><embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9569148&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=0&amp;show_byline=0&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=00ADEF&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"></embed></object>\r\n\r\nFor the amateur filmmaker, the race is a great opportunity to jump into making movies. The event provides a neutral forum for newcomers to exhibit their work; most of the participants are new to the game, so there’s no reason to worry that your acting  won’t be up to snuff or your hand-held shots are too shaky. Contestants use whatever equipment they have available to them, and some of the best entries are often also the least “professional.”\r\n\r\nIt’s more about hard work and creativity than getting everything perfect.  The rawness of the end result is just part of the charm.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5331\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/01/living-arts-tulsa-24-hour-video-race/img_6697/\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-5331 aligncenter\" title=\"IMG_6697\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_6697-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" /></a></p>\r\nMaking a video in 24 hours is an experience: A sleepless, caffeine-fueled attempt at doing the impossible. The very structure of the event breeds creativity; there’s no time to slow down and think things through, so you end up making lots of decisions (and learning lots of things) as you go. You’ll spend 24 hours brainstorming, filming, editing, picking out music and making runs for fast food and coffee.\r\n\r\nAnd at 11:15pm on Saturday when you finally finish and pop your newly-burned DVD into the player to watch your finished product before racing downtown to turn it in, there will be many energetic high fives, hugs and smiles. Regardless of winning or losing, everyone has a good time.\r\n\r\nAnd, if you’re like me, you might learn something, too.\r\n\r\n<em>Be sure to sign up for <a href=\"http://www.livingarts.org/video.htm\">the 2011 edition of the 24-Hour Video Race</a>, which kicks off at midnight on Friday, Feb. 4.</em>','Living Arts of Tulsa\'s 24-Hour Video Race (from someone who lived to tell the tale)','Imagine you\'ve signed up for Living Arts\' annual 24-Hour Video Race. Now, you’ve got 24 hours to make a five-minute film. Last year, I did exactly that. ','inherit','open','open','','5325-revision','','','2011-01-25 09:42:24','2011-01-25 14:42:24','',5325,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/01/5325-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(5828,1,'2011-02-10 21:24:34','2011-02-11 02:24:34','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/where-to-eat-in-tulsa-this-valentines-day-2011/4331002310_75a9b6d56e_o/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5797\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/4331002310_75a9b6d56e_o-500x394.jpg\" alt=\"Valentines Day Eats in Tulsa\" title=\"Valentines Day Eats in Tulsa\" width=\"500\" height=\"394\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5797\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://tulsafoodblog.com/\">The folks over at Tulsa Food</a>, <a href=\"http://shoptulsa.org/\">ShopTulsa</a> and <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/\">Tasha Does Tulsa</a> have collaborated to bring you a list of the best of the best Tulsa restaurants to call for a reservation for Valentine\'s Day weekend, complete with reviews, deals, special menus, recommendations on what to order and, of course, the numbers to punch on your phone when it\'s time to make your reservations.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\nHere\'s to your own Lady in the Tramp spaghetti-eating scene-in-the-making. In no particular order, here are our top picks for the most romantic restaurants in Tulsa:\r\n\r\n<strong>Stonehorse Cafe</strong>\r\nWhere: 1748 Utica Square\r\nPhone: (918) 712-7470\r\nPricing (out of five $, with five being priciest): $$$\r\nWhat to Order: The Bleu Salad; Pizza Margherita; Anything made with Stonehorse\'s housemade sausage; Bread pudding (order it with dinner, though, because it\'s made to-order, individually)\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Wonderful wine list and all their food is made from scratch: From sauces, pastas to ice cream. The meat is always of utmost quality and seafood is very fresh. Stonehorse is in Utica Square, so it\'s perfect for a romantic stroll before or after dinner.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: It\'s easy to get cozy at Stonehorse. It\'s even easier to get an unforgettable dinner at this Utica Square cafe - everything, and I mean <em>everything</em>, on the menu is outstanding.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Brasserie</strong>\r\nWhere: 3509 S. Peoria Avenue\r\nPhone: (918) 779-7070\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Alsatian tarte flambe; steak tartare; brioche French toast; steak frites\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Very classy French restaurant. The food is prepared with great attention to detail and atmosphere is superb. Very top-notch wine list.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: The French know love, sure, but perhaps even better, they know food. Get French-inspired cuisine by one of Tulsa\'s top (and hottest) chefs in a chic, old-world atmosphere.\r\n\r\n<strong>In the Raw</strong>\r\nWhere: 3321 S. Peoria Avenue on Brookside; 6151 S. Sheridan on the Hill\r\nPhone: Brookside, (918) 744-1300; On the Hill, (918) 524-0063\r\nPricing: $$$$\r\nWhat to Order: Volcano Roll, Spider Roll, Macadamia nut halibut\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Oklahoma company that offers an amazing sushi experience. Great sushi but a little pricey. South location is located on a hill with a great view.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: There\'s a reason this swanky sushi joint is always packed. It\'s got the food and the atmosphere to make your V-Day something to remember.\r\n\r\n<strong>Palace Cafe</strong>\r\nWhere: 1301 E. 15th Street\r\nPhone: (918) 582-4321\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Smoke Grill Salmon, Gourmet Lobster Corndogs, anything off the bento menus\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Very private booth seating, perfect low lighting. Everything from gourmet lobster corndogs to daily catches and steaks. The chef here has a good outlook on food and is opposed to processed food.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: Palace Cafe offers the most romantic dining atmosphere in Tulsa, hands down. The food, as scores of natives know, is some of the best in the region.\r\n\r\n<strong>Lucky\'s</strong>\r\nWhere: 1536 E. 15th Street\r\nPhone: (918) 592-5825\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Grilled Flatbread, Asian-Style Porkchop, Bacon-Wrapped Halibut, Lucky\'s Cheeseburger\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: One of our favorite restaurants in Tulsa, run by a husband/wife team of culinary geniuses. These two have brough an unmatched sense of style and beautiful, quality food that has kept us coming back time and time again.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: Find the most innovative fine dining menu at Lucky\'s on Cherry Street. Be sure to have a glass of the many biodynamic wines available at the bar with dinner.\r\n\r\n<strong>Sonoma Bistro &amp; Wine Bar</strong>\r\nWhere: 3523 S. Peoria Avenue\r\nPhone: (918) 747-9463\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: BBQ Salmon Tamale, White Pizza, Tomato Bisque Soup\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: This is an awesome place to go for a light dinner and drinks. It is a very pleasant atmosphere with one of the best wine lists in Tulsa. The chef pays so much attention to detail and the food is phenomenal.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: The wine list at Sonoma was built to be the best - and one of the largest - in town. Plus, the food could stand up to what\'s available in the real Sonoma County any day.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tucci\'s</strong>\r\nWhere: 1433 E. 15th Street\r\nPhone: (918) 582-3456\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Chicken Florentine Pizza, Pasta l\'Arabiata\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: This is one of Tulsa\'s hidden treasures. The food is so fresh, and the pizza is to die for! I couldn\'t believe how fresh the ingredients on the pizza were. Great place for a lunch date and dinner reservation.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: Talk about a moody atmosphere. If you chose Tucci\'s as your destination for V-Day Dinner 2010, you can bet that some serious romance will ensue.\r\n\r\n<strong>Ti Amo</strong>\r\nWhere: Downtown at 219 S. Cheyenne Avenue; 6024 S. Sheridan Avenue in south Tulsa\r\nPhone: Downtown, (918) 592-5151; south Tulsa, (918) 499-1919\r\nPricing: $$\r\nWhat to Order: Ravioli Fritti, Penne Toscana, Chicken Marsala\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food</strong>: Wonder atmosphere...and very romantic. The live music really sets the tone for the evening. The food is standard Italian and is located in a beautiful location in downtown and also south Tulsa. We recommend the downtown location.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: There\'s a reason I went to Ti Amo for dinner before my high school prom, and while the food is fabulous, the atmosphere is the epitome of le romance - especially at the cozy, underground downtown location.\r\n\r\n<strong>Bodean Seafood Restaurant</strong>\r\nWhere: 3376 E. 51st Street\r\nPhone: (918) 749-1407\r\nPricing: $$$$$\r\nWhat to Order: Sesame-Crusted Gulf Yellowfin Tuna, Pecanwood-Grilled Costa Rican Mahi Mahi. If cooking at home, the Maine lobsters are so fresh and make a perfect meal...any of the seafood at Bodean\'s Market is top-notch.\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Two times a day seafood is flown in from the coast. This is the most upscale restaurant in Tulsa. Beautiful atmosphere. This is a great place for a very special occasion and is sure to impress the one you love!! Voted by TIME magazine as one of the top restaurants in the nation.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: THE freshest seafood in town, available as it\'s flown in twice daily to family-owned Bodean\'s. If you\'d rather dine at home, check out Bodean\'s fish market, facing 51st Street.\r\n\r\n<strong>Garlic Rose</strong>\r\nWhere: 3509 S. Peoria Avenue on Brookside; 9904 Riverside Parkway on the River\r\nPhone: Brookside, (918) 392-5550; Riverside, (918) 746-4900\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Baked Brie, Complementary bread with roasted garlic, Canneloni\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: The food is superb and has a fantastic presentation. Make sure to park around back and walk through the courtyard. Going to this restaurant gave me an out-of-Tulsa, out-of-country experience. We like to call ahead and ask for a spot by the fireplace. We recommend the Brookside location; however, the Riverside location is very nice and if not too cold, a walk around the river\'s edge is quite romantic. There is actually a bench swing for two by the river.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: Garlic Rose isn\'t a Tulsa tradition by accident. No one can go wrong by choosing Garlic Rose for their dining destination this Valentine\'s Day.\r\n\r\n<strong>McGill\'s</strong>\r\nWhere: 1560 S. 21st Street in Midtown; 6058 S. Yale Avenue in south Tulsa; at Hard Rock Casino &amp; Hotel in Catoosa\r\nPhone: Midtown, (918) 742-8080; south Tulsa, (918) 388-8080; McGill\'s on 19 (Hard Rock), (918) 384-7500\r\nPricing: $$$$\r\nWhat to Order: Pasta Lobster, Coconut Beer Shrimp, Crab Cakes and, of course, the Filet\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Very traditional, reminds me of a clubhouse that you would find at a country club. The wait staff is very attentive and professional, taking care of every need. Intimate setting with a warm, inviting feel. Great place to get a steak.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: McGill\'s is the plate to be for those of you who equate V-Day with a glorious steak dinner. If you\'re feeling really fancy, check out McGill\'s on 19 at Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa.\r\n\r\n<strong>KEO</strong>\r\nWhere: 3524 S. Peoria Avenue\r\nPhone: (918) 794-8200\r\nPricing: $$\r\nWhat to Order: Spring Rolls, KEO Sampler, Thai Green Curry, Pad Thai, Banana Won-Ton with Vanilla Bean Gelato, Anything from the sake menu\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Very modern, sophisticated restaurant with a very classy, open feel. the two of the main walls are glass, so you are able to people-watch from inside the restaurant. The owners are fabulous. Chef Zahidah Hyman grew up in Asia and brought back many of her family\'s recipes to Tulsa. She and her husband Bill Hyman make a great team. The food is very unique and full of flavor...great place for cocktails or a nice date.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: KEO is home to some of the most artful and innovative dishes in Tulsa, not to mention the most attention to authentic Asian culinary traditions. If a swanky atmosphere is a must this V-Day, KEO is your spot.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Chalkboard</strong>\r\nWhere: 1324 S. Main Street\r\nPhone: (918) 582-1964\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Eggs Benedict, Mimosas, Atlantic Salmon, Chicken Kiev, Stuffed French Toast\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food</strong>: This place as some of the best brunch in Tulsa. It is located in the beautiful Ambassador Downtown. The European style goes right along with the food and creates a wonder place to spend the evening.\r\n<strong>TDT</strong>: The Chalkboard is a bonafide Tulsa tradition, especially when it comes to brunch. The lunch is good and dinner is great, but brunch is legendary. It tastes even better after a night\'s stay in the Hotel Ambassador, which houses this celebrated cafe.\r\n\r\n<strong>Yokozuna</strong>\r\nWhere: Downtown at 309 East 2nd Street\r\nPhone: (918) 508-7676\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to order:\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food</strong>: Yokozuna revived our faith in the Tulsa sushi scene. Don\'t believe us? <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/downtown/yokozuna-downtown-sushi\">Check this out</a>.\r\n<strong>TDT</strong>: Picture this: You\'re tearing into a bowl of pork belly ramen or a roll of expertly made sushi as the lights of downtown Tulsa wink through the huge windows in the dining room at Yokozuna. It\'s like dinner in the big city but without the traffic headaches, but with every bit of the quality of food that\'s prepared by expert chef Greg Bossler. Also? The fortune cookies are hilarious.\r\n\r\n<strong>Piatto</strong>\r\nWhere: In Tulsa Hills at 7153 South Olympia Avenue\r\nPhone: (918) 770-0719\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to order: Peppardelle Primavera, Chicken Rollatini al Funghi, Vitello Marsala, Piccante Pizza\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food</strong>: Piatto is a celebration of tastes in Italian cuisine. The standard here, the owners say, is “to do as little as possible to the best possible ingredients, secured locally wherever possible, and pair wines with dishes to bring out the harmony of flavors.” When you go to Piatto, you get exactly that. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/south-tulsa/piatto-italian-restaurant-tulsa-menu\">Here\'s our full review</a>.\r\n<strong>TDT</strong>: I\'ll just come right on out and say it: Piatto is serving up the best Italian food in Tulsa right now. The atmosphere is great and everything, but if you love food and it\'s what you look forward to most on the loviest, doviest day of the year, a table at Piatto should be the object of your desire. <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/02/oh-angelo-piatto-opens-in-tulsa-hills/\">Here\'s more from TDT on why</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Michael V\'s Restaurant &amp; Bar</strong>\r\nWhere: In Bixby at 8222 East 103rd Street\r\nPhone: (918) 369-0310\r\nPricing: $$$$\r\nWhat to order: <a href=\"http://www.michaelvsrestaurant.com/menus.html\">Menu</a>\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/south-tulsa/michaelvs-tulsa-steakhosue\">One of our reviewers visited Michael V\'s</a>, and she gave it nothing but high marks.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: There are several bloggers based on the south side of town who rave about Michael V\'s, and you know how opinionated bloggers can be. The atmosphere is one of the most cozy, most romantic in the area, and it\'s the perfect excuse to dress in something a little fancy this Valentine\'s Day.\r\n<h2>New Restaurants to Try</h2>\r\nWill nothing but the newest restaurants make your short list of spots to consider for this year\'s Valentine\'s Day dinner? Here are some ideas:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/people/Treehouse-Tulsa/100001888150379\">The Treehouse</a>, downtown at 18th and Boston. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/talk/new-tulsa-restaurant-treehouse-food-picture-from-dallaslds\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/58/1567072/restaurant/Brookside/Gemmas-Woodfire-Kitchen-Tulsa\">Gemma\'s Woodfire Kitchen</a>, on Brookside. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/brookside/gemmas-woodfire-kitchen-with-veteran-chef-steven-howard\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/58/1572123/restaurant/Bixby/Dukes-Southern-Kitchen-Tulsa\">Duke\'s Southern Kitchen</a>, in Bixby in Regal Plaza at 105th and Memorial. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/south-tulsa/dukes-southern-kitchen-restaurant-bixby\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://twitter.com/#!/BradyTavern\">Brady Tavern</a>. <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/mcnellies-group-moves-into-brady-district/\">More from TDT</a>, <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/dinner/brady-tavern-downtown-tulsa\">more from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.gowestrestaurant.com/\">Go West Restaurants &amp; Saloon</a>, in west Tulsa on New Sapulpa Road. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/dessert/go-west-restaurant-tulsa\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://thekitchentulsa.com/\">The Kitchen</a>, on Brookside. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/dinner/the-kitchen-restaurant-brookside-tulsa\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/58/1567240/restaurant/Cherry-Street/Smoke-on-Cherry-Street-Tulsa\">Smoke</a>, on Cherry Street. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/cherry-street/the-new-smoke-woodfire-grill-cigar-room-on-cherry-street\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2>Valentine\'s Day specials at Tulsa restaurants this year</h2>\r\nIn cooperation with ShopTulsa, here\'s a list of Valentine\'s Day specials running at Tulsa restaurants. Know of more? <a href=\"mailto:tasha@tashadoestulsa.com\">E-mail me with details</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Dinner for Two at <a href=\"www.joemommas.com\">Joe Momma\'s Pizza</a></strong>\r\nWhere: 112 S. Elgin\r\nHere are the details: Get a dinner for two at Joe Momma\'s this V-Day at $25 for couples under 21 years of age,\r\n$35 for over 21. Included is a 10-inch specialty pizza, two side salads and two drinks (or two glasses of wine for those who opt for the over-21 dinner). For dessert, it\'s chocolate-covered strawberries. Way to swank it up, JM!\r\n\r\n<strong>Kiss at </strong><strong><a href=\"http://www.qdoba.com/\">Qdoba</a></strong>\r\nWhere: Cherry Street; 51st and Yale; 71st and Lewis; 71st Street and Memorial\r\nGuests who kiss the person with whom they came can buy one entree and get one free. Plus, from Feb. 11-14, Qdoba will also offer free chips and queso to Facebook fans who post a photo of themselves kissing someone (or something) on Qdoba’s Facebook page (participants in the FB promotion must have a Qdoba card, which are available at any Tulsa location, and must post their card numbers with the entry - the offer will be uploaded to their Qdoba card 5-7 days after posting).\r\n\r\n<strong>Villa Ravenna &amp; Lovetts Gallery, Sitting In A Tree</strong>\r\nEvery purchase made at <a href=\"http://www.lovettsgallery.com/\">Lovetts Gallery</a> between now and Feb. 14 is a chance to win a $100 dinner for two at <a href=\"http://www.villaravenna.com/\">Villa Ravenna</a>, the Italian restaurant of much repute tucked into the northeast corner of The Farm Shopping Center at 51st and Sheridan.\r\n\r\n<strong>Making Cookies at Sage Culinary Studio</strong>\r\nHead to one of the Sage locations - there\'s one in Regal Plaza at 105th and Memorial now, as well as the original spot on Brookside - to decorate Valentine\'s Day cookies with your kiddos. <a href=\"http://www.sageculinarystudio.com/online_registration.html\">Pre-register here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Suite Deal</strong>\r\nGrab a weekend package at <a href=\"http://www.thecanebrake.com/\">The Canebrake in Wagoner</a> this weekend that includes champagne, sweets, a wine flight, brunch for two, a cheese plate and a pair of embroidered bath robes. The lovers\' menu options in the restaurant include shared plates of oysters, cold water lobster tails, venison chops, beef filet en croute, wild mushroom strudel and a prawn cocktail. Call (918) 485-1810 for reservations.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuscan Valentine</strong>\r\nGuest speaker Paola Tealdi from Col D\'Orcia will speak at tis year\'s special Valentine\'s Day dinner at Biga Vino e Cucina on Brookside, and she\'ll talk about some of the best wines in Tuscany, including her brunello. The meal will be five courses created to match the wines. Cost is $60 (which, for five courses with wine and a guest speaker, is a bargain). Call (918) 743-2442 for reservations.\r\n\r\n<strong>Stir up Romance at The Melting Pot at Riverwalk Crossing in Jenks</strong>\r\nAvailable from Feb. 11-14, the Valentine’s Day four-course dinner includes Tomato Basil Cheddar Cheese Fondue, a chef salad, filet mignon, garlic chili chicken, shrimp, pork tenderloin and Strawberry Mascarpone Chocolate Fondue. Feb. 14 guests receive a complimentary Champagne flute and a photo. Celebration packages (roses, chocolate-covered strawberries and other gift items) can be added to your reservation in advance. Cost for dinner is $130 per couple plus tax and 18 percent gratuity. A child’s plate (smaller portions of cheese fondue, an entrée and chocolate fondue) is available for $30. Call (918) 299-8000 for reservations.\r\n\r\nKnow of more restaurant deals? <a href=\"mailto:tasha@tashadoestulsa.com\">E-mail me details</a>.\r\n<h2>Want even more options?</h2>\r\nCheck out the <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/food/\">Food</a> and <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/restaurants/\">Restaurants</a> categories here at TDT, look over <a href=\"http://www.tulsafood.com/\">the massive amount of reviews at Tulsa Food </a>and keep an eye on <a href=\"http://twitter.com/#!/shoptulsaorg\">ShopTulsa\'s Twitter stream</a> for live updates on places to go and gifts to buy for a Tulsa-tastic Valentine\'s Day.\r\n<h2>Looking for something to do besides eat?</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/valentines-day-tulsa-2011/\">Check out this Valentine\'s Day-flavored list of things to do this weekend</a>.','Where to Eat in Tulsa This Valentine\'s Day','','inherit','open','open','','5789-revision-12','','','2011-02-10 21:24:34','2011-02-11 02:24:34','',5789,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5789-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(5829,1,'2011-02-10 18:51:37','2011-02-10 23:51:37','<object classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" codebase=\"http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\"><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" /><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" /><param name=\"src\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/AOaEng1pLPg?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0\" /><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" /><embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/AOaEng1pLPg?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"></embed></object>\r\n\r\nThe otters in that video, who live to entertain at the <a href=\"http://www.okaquarium.org/\">Oklahoma Aquarium</a> - aren\'t they adorable? Be like them this Valentine\'s Day and go crazy with one of these options for lovey-dovey entertainment.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Valentine\'s Day for Tulsa Kids and Families</h2>\r\n<strong>Tower Tots: Valentine’s Tea Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Tuesday, Feb. 8, 10am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.pricetower.org/\">Price Tower Arts Center</a>, 510 South Dewey Avenue in Bartlesville\r\nCatch a morning story and Valentine\'s Day-flavored activity hour for kids aged 3-6. Be sure to call ahead to register for this free event.\r\n\r\n<strong>Sweetheart Tea Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Wednesday, Feb. 9, 10am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsaparks.org/\">Whiteside Community Center</a>, 4009 S. Pittsburg Ave.\r\nThe kids can celebrate Valentine\'s Day this year with crafts, snacks and more. For ages 2-5 years. Cost is $6.\r\n\r\n<strong>Preschool Story Time: Valentine\'s Day Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Feb. 10, 10:30am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsalibrary.org/\">Pratt Library</a>, 3219 S. 113th W. Ave. in Sand Springs\r\nDress the kiddos up in red pink and bring goodies to share with the rest of the kids at story time today. This event is for ages 5 and younger with an adult.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentines by You!</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Feb. 10, 3pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsalibrary.org/\">Judy Z. Kishner Library</a>, 10150 N. Cincinnati Ave.\r\nStop by Judy Z. Kishner Library after school and make your own Valentine\'s Day cards for your relatives, friends or maybe even that special someone. Card-making supplies will be available all evening for this drop-in event, open through 7pm. This event is for ages 12 and younger.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine Crafting</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Feb. 10, 5pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsaparks.org/\">Hicks Park</a>, 3443 S. Mingo Road\r\nKids can bring a friend to make a craft valentine to give to someone special. Pre-register by calling (918) 669-6355. For ages 8-13. Cost is $10.\r\n\r\n<strong>Father/Daughter Dance</strong>\r\nWhen: Friday, Feb. 11, 7pm\r\nWhere: Barnes Elementary, 7809 E 76th Street North\r\nThis event is opened to the entire Owasso Community, and is for children up to 5th grade and their parents. Cost is $5 per couple, or $7 for families attending both the Father/Daughter Dance and the Mother/Son Bash. All the proceeds will benefit Owasso\'s Elementary and 6th Grade Odyssey of the Mind teams, as well as the YMCA\'s Strong Kids Campaign.\r\n\r\n<strong>Free Family Day at Philbrook</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, starting at 10am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.philbrook.org/\">Philbrook Museum of Art</a>, 2727 S. Rockford Ave.\r\nTake your significant other - and hey, why not bring the family, too? - to Philbrook Museum for Free Family Day. Enjoy art, spend time together, get your hands dirty with some hands-on art projects, tour the museum and even embark on a scavenger hunt. Go for romantic or go for family-friendly - either way you want to do this Valentine\'s Day thing, you can find it at Philbrook on Free Family Day.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine\'s Day Cookie Decorating</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 10am; 11am; 12pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.sageculinarystudio.com/\">Sage Culinary Studio</a>, on Brookside and in Bixby, at 105th and Memorial\r\nSign the kids up to make seven V-Day-themed cookies - that\'s one to eat, six to take home or to gift to their special someone (read: that\'s Mommy, if you know what\'s good for ya). The greatest part about this kid-friendly Valentine\'s Day activity? Parents get out of clean-up duty, scott free. Cost is $15. Registration after Feb. 10 is $20.\r\n\r\n<strong>Daddy/Daughter Dance</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.brokenarrowok.gov/\">Nienhuis Community Center</a>, 3201 North 9th Street in Broken Arrow\r\nDo something special this year with your daughter - get gussied up and head to this daddy/daughter dance. This year the theme for the dance will be a sock-hop, so come dressed casually.\r\n\r\n<strong>Mother/Son Bash</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.ymca.org/\">Owasso YMCA</a>, 8300 N. Owasso Expressway\r\nThis event is opened to the entire Owasso Community, and is for children up to 5th grade and their parents. Cost is $5 per couple, or $7 for families attending both the Father/Daughter Dance and the Mother/Son Bash. All the proceeds will benefit Owasso\'s Elementary and 6th Grade Odyssey of the Mind teams, as well as the YMCA\'s Strong Kids Campaign.\r\n\r\n<strong>Skatedate</strong>\r\nWhen: Sunday, Feb. 13, starting at 10am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.bokcenter.com/default.asp?bok=227&amp;objId=602\">BOK Center</a>, 200 S. Denver Ave.\r\nBack by popular demand, Skate Date returns in 2011 for an encore at the BOK Center. Skate Date 2010 welcomed over 7,500 skaters and 10,000 visitors to the 17,000-square-foot indoor arena at the BOK Center in Downtown Tulsa. It\'s one the short list of top Valentine\'s Day events here in the Tulsa area and is an easy option for kids, couples and singles alike - oh, and there will be exhibitions by local figure skaters, music and a DJ, photo opps in front of a smirk-worthy green screen, concessions, flower and novelty stands and a giant mirrored disco ball to enjoy while you\'re there, too. New to Skate Date this year is an interactive Kids Zone area, complete with inflatables and  bounce houses sponsored by H&amp;R Block (who, by the way, will be at the event and willing to give your 2009 and 2010 tax returns a free second look). Admission is free; if you opt not to bring your own skates, you can rent a pair for $10. Also available at this year\'s Skate Date will be horse and carriage rides, just outside the BOK Center at the corner of 3rd Street and Denver Avenue - those start at noon and run until 8pm. For more info, visit <a href=\"http://www.bokcenter.com/default.asp?bok=227&amp;objId=602\">BOKCenter.com</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"MCCALL STYLE &amp; BEAUTY by George Eastman House, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/george_eastman_house/3122875541/\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3206/3122875541_11bf6685c2.jpg\" alt=\"MCCALL STYLE &amp; BEAUTY\" width=\"406\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Valentine\'s Day Date Night Ideas in Tulsa</h2>\r\n<strong>Falling in Love Again: An Evening of Shakespeare\'s Valentines</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Feb. 10, 7pm; Friday, Feb. 11, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=178446285519380\">Club 209</a>, 209 N. Boulder Avenue\r\nThe sonnets of William Shakespeare are some of the most beautiful love poems ever written. Watch as the Actors Company of Tulsa presents these sonnets in a night of elegance, love, and fun that is sure to be a night that you won\'t soon forget. The bonus? It\'s all free and open to the public. Ages 21+ only.\r\n\r\n<strong>Love Song</strong>\r\nWhen: Feb. 10-12, 7:30pm; Feb. 13, 2pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsapac.com/calendar.asp?id=1572&amp;thedate=2/5/2011&amp;task=display\">Tulsa Performing Arts Center</a>, 110 E. Second Street\r\nJoin Playhouse Tulsa this Valentine\'s Day and settle in for what\'s sure to be an expert performance of a man named Beane, who is invisible to his career-focused sister and her cynical husband. His life is a shrinking, darkening world - that is, until Molly appears. When the two meet, suddently all the old love songs make sense. Written by John Kolvenbach, Love Song premiered at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company in March 2006 and later opened in London’s West End, garnering a 2007 Olivier Award Nomination for Best New Comedy. Recommended for mature audiences. <a href=\"http://www.tulsapac.com/calendar.asp?id=1572&amp;thedate=2/5/2011&amp;task=display\">Tickets are $25</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine\'s Bingo</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Feb. 10, 1:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsaparks.org/\">Hicks Park</a>, 3443 S. Mingo Road\r\nSeniors can play for prizes, enjoy some sweet treats and meet new friends at this Valentine\'s Day-themed get-together. Bring a snack item to share and the folks at Hicks Park will do the rest. Call (918) 669-6355 to reserve your spot. Free to attend. Ages 55 and older.\r\n\r\n<strong>Wild Hearts Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Friday, Feb. 11\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.okeq.org/\">Dennis R. Neill Equality Center</a>, 621 E. Fourth Street\r\nLooking for a wild-yet-free party this Valentine’s Day weekend? Join Oklahomans for Equality at the annual Wild Hearts Ball. Get a cash bar, raffles, food, and party pics at this shindig - plus, I hear some hot fire fighters are going to be on duty. Party down through 11pm. \r\n\r\n<strong>Sweetheart Run</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12\r\nWhere: Mohawk Park\r\nWhy you should run this race: Because you get to run it with a partner, whether it’s the love of your life or the dude who shares a cubicle with you at work. Plus, all participants are treated to a free pancake breakfast. Beat that. Races are 5K, 10K and 20K -<a href=\"http://www.fleetfeettulsa.com/sweetheart-run\">learn more here</a>, <a href=\"https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=4246\">register here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine’s Day Poker Run</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12\r\nWhere: Lee Elementary, 1920 S. Cincinnati Ave.\r\nPoker races are tons-o-fun. Here’s how they work: For every mile of the race you complete, you get a playing card. Whoever has the best hand at the end of the race gets first pick at a table full of awesome gifts. It’s like game night and workout time got together and made a baby – a sweaty baby, but still. <a href=\"http://www.runnersworldtulsa.com/\">Learn more here</a>, <a href=\"https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=4115\">register here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine\'s Cards</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 10am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsaparks.org/\">WaterWorks Art Studio</a>, 1710 Charles Page Boulevard\r\nStudents will make a one-of-a-kind Valentine\'s Day card for their favorite sweetie and work in a day\'s worth of cutting, folding and pasting at the same time. Cost is $40. For ages 16 and older.\r\n\r\n<strong>Murder Mystery Dinner</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsaairandspacemuseum.com/\">Tulsa Air and Space Museum &amp; Planetarium</a>, 3624 North 74th East Avenue\r\nMystery, intrigue, torrid love affairs and murder - it\'s everything that Valentine\'s Day represents, right? Heh. Join the folks at TASM for this Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, where comedy, mayhem and music will unfold and food and libations will be in plenty supply. Take the evening to solve with your special someone what happened to Amelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan. Cost is $100 per couple, $50 per individual. Attire is 1940s costume or business casual. Ages 21+ only. Reservations are required; call (918) 834-9900, ext. 122 to make yours.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tony Valentine\'s Girls Night Out</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.milliondollarelm.com/\">Osage Event Center</a>, 951 W. 36 Street North\r\nHubba, hubba. A group of guys with abs suited perfectly for the grating of cheese will be in Tulsa Valentine\'s Day weekend. Grab the girls and head to Osage Event Center at the Million Dollar Elm Casino to see \'em. Tickets are $10.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine Party: Olivia Duhon &amp; Grady Nichols</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.okjazz.org/\">Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame</a>, 111 E. First Street\r\nTwo of Tulsa\'s most popular and thrilling musicians come together for the first time to celebrate the Valentine weekend at the Depot. Olivia Duhon is known for her incredible sultry voice and her stunning visual impact (translation: she\'s absolutely gorgeous), while Grady Nichols is the sexiest saxophonist in Oklahoma. Look for fireworks and sparks to fly as these two create their own special Valentine music magic. <a href=\"http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=2762&pid=6962609\">Tickets are $25</a>. \r\n\r\n<strong>Love and Lust</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=104208986324360\">Living Arts of Tulsa</a>, 307 E. Brady Street\r\nGet ready for a night of long stares, bated breaths and raised libidos as some of Tulsa’s hottest poets make it a Valentine’s to remember. With special performance by Tulsa’s own Mason. Bar opens at 7pm. Cost is $7, or $5 for members.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trio Cavatina</strong>\r\nWhen: Sunday, Feb. 13, 3pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsapac.com/calendar.asp?id=1454&amp;thedate=2/5/2011&amp;task=display\">Tulsa Performing Arts Center</a>, 110 E. Second Street\r\nLittle is sexier than good string music from an outstanding chamber ensemble. Hear the music of Fanny Mendelssohn, Gabriela Ortiz Torres, Augusta Reed Thomas and Felix Mendelssohn as performed by the women of Trio Cavatina with a special someone at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center today. <a href=\"http://www.tulsapac.com/calendar.asp?id=1454&amp;thedate=2/5/2011&amp;task=display\">Tickets are $25</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Jazz Keyboard Concert with the Tulsa Jazz Society</strong>\r\nWhen: Sunday, Feb. 13, 5pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.okjazz.org/\">Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame</a>, 111 E. First Street\r\nTake a trip back to the sexy, swinging jazz age at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame with music by the likes of Donald Ryan, Cheryl Bocanegra, Scott McQuade and Sonny Gray. Guys, this event will be a guaranteed hit with the ladies.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine\'s Day Cabaret</strong>\r\nWhen: Sunday, Feb. 13, 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=177145755653414\">Harwelden Mansion</a>, 2210 S. Main Street\r\nEnjoy fantastic food prepared by the fabulous Palace Cafe as you listen to music by Light Opera Oklahoma favorite Andrea Leap and LOOK Festival artistic director Eric Gibson at the piano. Dinner will be seated throughout Harwelden, one of Tulsa\'s most beloved mansions - the breakfast room, the formal dining room, upstairs, on the grand staircase landing - giving you the feel of what it must have been like to dine in the house during its hey day. Tickets are $150 per couple, which includes dinner, wine, dessert, the cabaret performance and parking. Make reservations by calling (918) 583-4267.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine\'s Day Special Performance: Steve Kramer</strong>\r\nWhen: Monday, Feb. 14, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.loonybincomedy.com/\">The Loony Bin</a>, 6808 S. Memorial Drive\r\nI would say something here about funny Valentines, but that\'d be too easy. So instead, I\'ll just say that if you\'re looking for a way to laugh Valentine\'s Day away, comedian Steve Kramer brings you your chance. Tickets are $10 per person, or get two tickets with a dessert of New York Cheesecake with fresh strawberries and chocolate drizzle and two glasses of Champange for $35.\r\n\r\n<strong>Black Hearts Bash</strong>\r\nWhen: Monday, Feb. 14, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=176486972394125&amp;index=1\">Shenanigan\'s</a>, 31st and Memorial\r\nHate Valentine\'s Day? Then this karaoke event will be right up your alley. Look also for free food and drink specials.  And someone, please, sing Total Eclipse of the Heart for me. Please.\r\n\r\nWhat are YOU doing to celebrate (or bemoan, depending) Valentine\'s Day in Tulsa this year?\r\n\r\nDon\'t see your Valentine\'s Day event on this list? No sweat - we can fix that. <a href=\"mailto:tasha@tashadoestulsa.com\">E-mail me with your event details</a>.','Valentine\'s Day in Tulsa: Make your plans now.','What are YOU doing to celebrate (or bemoan, depending) Valentine\'s Day in Tulsa this year?','inherit','open','open','','5199-revision-24','','','2011-02-10 18:51:37','2011-02-10 23:51:37','',5199,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5199-revision-24/',0,'revision','',0),(5830,1,'2011-02-10 21:24:35','2011-02-11 02:24:35','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/where-to-eat-in-tulsa-this-valentines-day-2011/4331002310_75a9b6d56e_o/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5797\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/4331002310_75a9b6d56e_o-500x394.jpg\" alt=\"Valentines Day Eats in Tulsa\" title=\"Valentines Day Eats in Tulsa\" width=\"500\" height=\"394\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5797\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://tulsafoodblog.com/\">The folks over at Tulsa Food</a>, <a href=\"http://shoptulsa.org/\">ShopTulsa</a> and <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/\">Tasha Does Tulsa</a> have collaborated to bring you a list of the best of the best Tulsa restaurants to call for a reservation for Valentine\'s Day weekend, complete with reviews, deals, special menus, recommendations on what to order and, of course, the numbers to punch on your phone when it\'s time to make your reservations.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\nHere\'s to your own Lady in the Tramp spaghetti-eating scene-in-the-making. In no particular order, here are our top picks for the most romantic restaurants in Tulsa:\r\n\r\n<strong>Stonehorse Cafe</strong>\r\nWhere: 1748 Utica Square\r\nPhone: (918) 712-7470\r\nPricing (out of five $, with five being priciest): $$$\r\nWhat to Order: The Bleu Salad; Pizza Margherita; Anything made with Stonehorse\'s housemade sausage; Bread pudding (order it with dinner, though, because it\'s made to-order, individually)\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Wonderful wine list and all their food is made from scratch: From sauces, pastas to ice cream. The meat is always of utmost quality and seafood is very fresh. Stonehorse is in Utica Square, so it\'s perfect for a romantic stroll before or after dinner.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: It\'s easy to get cozy at Stonehorse. It\'s even easier to get an unforgettable dinner at this Utica Square cafe - everything, and I mean <em>everything</em>, on the menu is outstanding.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Brasserie</strong>\r\nWhere: 3509 S. Peoria Avenue\r\nPhone: (918) 779-7070\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Alsatian tarte flambe; steak tartare; brioche French toast; steak frites\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Very classy French restaurant. The food is prepared with great attention to detail and atmosphere is superb. Very top-notch wine list.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: The French know love, sure, but perhaps even better, they know food. Get French-inspired cuisine by one of Tulsa\'s top (and hottest) chefs in a chic, old-world atmosphere.\r\n\r\n<strong>In the Raw</strong>\r\nWhere: 3321 S. Peoria Avenue on Brookside; 6151 S. Sheridan on the Hill\r\nPhone: Brookside, (918) 744-1300; On the Hill, (918) 524-0063\r\nPricing: $$$$\r\nWhat to Order: Volcano Roll, Spider Roll, Macadamia nut halibut\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Oklahoma company that offers an amazing sushi experience. Great sushi but a little pricey. South location is located on a hill with a great view.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: There\'s a reason this swanky sushi joint is always packed. It\'s got the food and the atmosphere to make your V-Day something to remember.\r\n\r\n<strong>Palace Cafe</strong>\r\nWhere: 1301 E. 15th Street\r\nPhone: (918) 582-4321\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Smoke Grill Salmon, Gourmet Lobster Corndogs, anything off the bento menus\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Very private booth seating, perfect low lighting. Everything from gourmet lobster corndogs to daily catches and steaks. The chef here has a good outlook on food and is opposed to processed food.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: Palace Cafe offers the most romantic dining atmosphere in Tulsa, hands down. The food, as scores of natives know, is some of the best in the region.\r\n\r\n<strong>Lucky\'s</strong>\r\nWhere: 1536 E. 15th Street\r\nPhone: (918) 592-5825\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Grilled Flatbread, Asian-Style Porkchop, Bacon-Wrapped Halibut, Lucky\'s Cheeseburger\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: One of our favorite restaurants in Tulsa, run by a husband/wife team of culinary geniuses. These two have brough an unmatched sense of style and beautiful, quality food that has kept us coming back time and time again.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: Find the most innovative fine dining menu at Lucky\'s on Cherry Street. Be sure to have a glass of the many biodynamic wines available at the bar with dinner.\r\n\r\n<strong>Sonoma Bistro &amp; Wine Bar</strong>\r\nWhere: 3523 S. Peoria Avenue\r\nPhone: (918) 747-9463\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: BBQ Salmon Tamale, White Pizza, Tomato Bisque Soup\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: This is an awesome place to go for a light dinner and drinks. It is a very pleasant atmosphere with one of the best wine lists in Tulsa. The chef pays so much attention to detail and the food is phenomenal.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: The wine list at Sonoma was built to be the best - and one of the largest - in town. Plus, the food could stand up to what\'s available in the real Sonoma County any day.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tucci\'s</strong>\r\nWhere: 1433 E. 15th Street\r\nPhone: (918) 582-3456\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Chicken Florentine Pizza, Pasta l\'Arabiata\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: This is one of Tulsa\'s hidden treasures. The food is so fresh, and the pizza is to die for! I couldn\'t believe how fresh the ingredients on the pizza were. Great place for a lunch date and dinner reservation.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: Talk about a moody atmosphere. If you chose Tucci\'s as your destination for V-Day Dinner 2010, you can bet that some serious romance will ensue.\r\n\r\n<strong>Ti Amo</strong>\r\nWhere: Downtown at 219 S. Cheyenne Avenue; 6024 S. Sheridan Avenue in south Tulsa\r\nPhone: Downtown, (918) 592-5151; south Tulsa, (918) 499-1919\r\nPricing: $$\r\nWhat to Order: Ravioli Fritti, Penne Toscana, Chicken Marsala\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food</strong>: Wonder atmosphere...and very romantic. The live music really sets the tone for the evening. The food is standard Italian and is located in a beautiful location in downtown and also south Tulsa. We recommend the downtown location.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: There\'s a reason I went to Ti Amo for dinner before my high school prom, and while the food is fabulous, the atmosphere is the epitome of le romance - especially at the cozy, underground downtown location.\r\n\r\n<strong>Bodean Seafood Restaurant</strong>\r\nWhere: 3376 E. 51st Street\r\nPhone: (918) 749-1407\r\nPricing: $$$$$\r\nWhat to Order: Sesame-Crusted Gulf Yellowfin Tuna, Pecanwood-Grilled Costa Rican Mahi Mahi. If cooking at home, the Maine lobsters are so fresh and make a perfect meal...any of the seafood at Bodean\'s Market is top-notch.\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Two times a day seafood is flown in from the coast. This is the most upscale restaurant in Tulsa. Beautiful atmosphere. This is a great place for a very special occasion and is sure to impress the one you love!! Voted by TIME magazine as one of the top restaurants in the nation.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: THE freshest seafood in town, available as it\'s flown in twice daily to family-owned Bodean\'s. If you\'d rather dine at home, check out Bodean\'s fish market, facing 51st Street.\r\n\r\n<strong>Garlic Rose</strong>\r\nWhere: 3509 S. Peoria Avenue on Brookside; 9904 Riverside Parkway on the River\r\nPhone: Brookside, (918) 392-5550; Riverside, (918) 746-4900\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Baked Brie, Complementary bread with roasted garlic, Canneloni\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: The food is superb and has a fantastic presentation. Make sure to park around back and walk through the courtyard. Going to this restaurant gave me an out-of-Tulsa, out-of-country experience. We like to call ahead and ask for a spot by the fireplace. We recommend the Brookside location; however, the Riverside location is very nice and if not too cold, a walk around the river\'s edge is quite romantic. There is actually a bench swing for two by the river.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: Garlic Rose isn\'t a Tulsa tradition by accident. No one can go wrong by choosing Garlic Rose for their dining destination this Valentine\'s Day.\r\n\r\n<strong>McGill\'s</strong>\r\nWhere: 1560 S. 21st Street in Midtown; 6058 S. Yale Avenue in south Tulsa; at Hard Rock Casino &amp; Hotel in Catoosa\r\nPhone: Midtown, (918) 742-8080; south Tulsa, (918) 388-8080; McGill\'s on 19 (Hard Rock), (918) 384-7500\r\nPricing: $$$$\r\nWhat to Order: Pasta Lobster, Coconut Beer Shrimp, Crab Cakes and, of course, the Filet\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Very traditional, reminds me of a clubhouse that you would find at a country club. The wait staff is very attentive and professional, taking care of every need. Intimate setting with a warm, inviting feel. Great place to get a steak.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: McGill\'s is the plate to be for those of you who equate V-Day with a glorious steak dinner. If you\'re feeling really fancy, check out McGill\'s on 19 at Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa.\r\n\r\n<strong>KEO</strong>\r\nWhere: 3524 S. Peoria Avenue\r\nPhone: (918) 794-8200\r\nPricing: $$\r\nWhat to Order: Spring Rolls, KEO Sampler, Thai Green Curry, Pad Thai, Banana Won-Ton with Vanilla Bean Gelato, Anything from the sake menu\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Very modern, sophisticated restaurant with a very classy, open feel. the two of the main walls are glass, so you are able to people-watch from inside the restaurant. The owners are fabulous. Chef Zahidah Hyman grew up in Asia and brought back many of her family\'s recipes to Tulsa. She and her husband Bill Hyman make a great team. The food is very unique and full of flavor...great place for cocktails or a nice date.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: KEO is home to some of the most artful and innovative dishes in Tulsa, not to mention the most attention to authentic Asian culinary traditions. If a swanky atmosphere is a must this V-Day, KEO is your spot.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Chalkboard</strong>\r\nWhere: 1324 S. Main Street\r\nPhone: (918) 582-1964\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Eggs Benedict, Mimosas, Atlantic Salmon, Chicken Kiev, Stuffed French Toast\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food</strong>: This place as some of the best brunch in Tulsa. It is located in the beautiful Ambassador Downtown. The European style goes right along with the food and creates a wonder place to spend the evening.\r\n<strong>TDT</strong>: The Chalkboard is a bonafide Tulsa tradition, especially when it comes to brunch. The lunch is good and dinner is great, but brunch is legendary. It tastes even better after a night\'s stay in the Hotel Ambassador, which houses this celebrated cafe.\r\n\r\n<strong>Yokozuna</strong>\r\nWhere: Downtown at 309 East 2nd Street\r\nPhone: (918) 508-7676\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to order:\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food</strong>: Yokozuna revived our faith in the Tulsa sushi scene. Don\'t believe us? <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/downtown/yokozuna-downtown-sushi\">Check this out</a>.\r\n<strong>TDT</strong>: Picture this: You\'re tearing into a bowl of pork belly ramen or a roll of expertly made sushi as the lights of downtown Tulsa wink through the huge windows in the dining room at Yokozuna. It\'s like dinner in the big city but without the traffic headaches, but with every bit of the quality of food that\'s prepared by expert chef Greg Bossler. Also? The fortune cookies are hilarious.\r\n\r\n<strong>Piatto</strong>\r\nWhere: In Tulsa Hills at 7153 South Olympia Avenue\r\nPhone: (918) 770-0719\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to order: Peppardelle Primavera, Chicken Rollatini al Funghi, Vitello Marsala, Piccante Pizza\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food</strong>: Piatto is a celebration of tastes in Italian cuisine. The standard here, the owners say, is “to do as little as possible to the best possible ingredients, secured locally wherever possible, and pair wines with dishes to bring out the harmony of flavors.” When you go to Piatto, you get exactly that. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/south-tulsa/piatto-italian-restaurant-tulsa-menu\">Here\'s our full review</a>.\r\n<strong>TDT</strong>: I\'ll just come right on out and say it: Piatto is serving up the best Italian food in Tulsa right now. The atmosphere is great and everything, but if you love food and it\'s what you look forward to most on the loviest, doviest day of the year, a table at Piatto should be the object of your desire. <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/02/oh-angelo-piatto-opens-in-tulsa-hills/\">Here\'s more from TDT on why</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Michael V\'s Restaurant &amp; Bar</strong>\r\nWhere: In Bixby at 8222 East 103rd Street\r\nPhone: (918) 369-0310\r\nPricing: $$$$\r\nWhat to order: <a href=\"http://www.michaelvsrestaurant.com/menus.html\">Menu</a>\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/south-tulsa/michaelvs-tulsa-steakhosue\">One of our reviewers visited Michael V\'s</a>, and she gave it nothing but high marks.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: There are several bloggers based on the south side of town who rave about Michael V\'s, and you know how opinionated bloggers can be. The atmosphere is one of the most cozy, most romantic in the area, and it\'s the perfect excuse to dress in something a little fancy this Valentine\'s Day.\r\n<h2>New Restaurants to Try</h2>\r\nWill nothing but the newest restaurants make your short list of spots to consider for this year\'s Valentine\'s Day dinner? Here are some ideas:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/people/Treehouse-Tulsa/100001888150379\">The Treehouse</a>, downtown at 18th and Boston. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/talk/new-tulsa-restaurant-treehouse-food-picture-from-dallaslds\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/58/1567072/restaurant/Brookside/Gemmas-Woodfire-Kitchen-Tulsa\">Gemma\'s Woodfire Kitchen</a>, on Brookside. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/brookside/gemmas-woodfire-kitchen-with-veteran-chef-steven-howard\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/58/1572123/restaurant/Bixby/Dukes-Southern-Kitchen-Tulsa\">Duke\'s Southern Kitchen</a>, in Bixby in Regal Plaza at 105th and Memorial. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/south-tulsa/dukes-southern-kitchen-restaurant-bixby\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://twitter.com/#!/BradyTavern\">Brady Tavern</a>. <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/mcnellies-group-moves-into-brady-district/\">More from TDT</a>, <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/dinner/brady-tavern-downtown-tulsa\">more from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.gowestrestaurant.com/\">Go West Restaurants &amp; Saloon</a>, in west Tulsa on New Sapulpa Road. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/dessert/go-west-restaurant-tulsa\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://thekitchentulsa.com/\">The Kitchen</a>, on Brookside. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/dinner/the-kitchen-restaurant-brookside-tulsa\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/58/1567240/restaurant/Cherry-Street/Smoke-on-Cherry-Street-Tulsa\">Smoke</a>, on Cherry Street. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/cherry-street/the-new-smoke-woodfire-grill-cigar-room-on-cherry-street\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2>Valentine\'s Day specials at Tulsa restaurants this year</h2>\r\nIn cooperation with ShopTulsa, here\'s a list of Valentine\'s Day specials running at Tulsa restaurants. Know of more? <a href=\"mailto:tasha@tashadoestulsa.com\">E-mail me with details</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Dinner for Two at <a href=\"www.joemommas.com\">Joe Momma\'s Pizza</a></strong>\r\nWhere: 112 S. Elgin\r\nHere are the details: Get a dinner for two at Joe Momma\'s this V-Day at $25 for couples under 21 years of age,\r\n$35 for over 21. Included is a 10-inch specialty pizza, two side salads and two drinks (or two glasses of wine for those who opt for the over-21 dinner). For dessert, it\'s chocolate-covered strawberries. Way to swank it up, JM!\r\n\r\n<strong>Kiss at </strong><strong><a href=\"http://www.qdoba.com/\">Qdoba</a></strong>\r\nWhere: Cherry Street; 51st and Yale; 71st and Lewis; 71st Street and Memorial\r\nGuests who kiss the person with whom they came can buy one entree and get one free. Plus, from Feb. 11-14, Qdoba will also offer free chips and queso to Facebook fans who post a photo of themselves kissing someone (or something) on Qdoba’s Facebook page (participants in the FB promotion must have a Qdoba card, which are available at any Tulsa location, and must post their card numbers with the entry - the offer will be uploaded to their Qdoba card 5-7 days after posting).\r\n\r\n<strong>Villa Ravenna &amp; Lovetts Gallery, Sitting In A Tree</strong>\r\nEvery purchase made at <a href=\"http://www.lovettsgallery.com/\">Lovetts Gallery</a> between now and Feb. 14 is a chance to win a $100 dinner for two at <a href=\"http://www.villaravenna.com/\">Villa Ravenna</a>, the Italian restaurant of much repute tucked into the northeast corner of The Farm Shopping Center at 51st and Sheridan.\r\n\r\n<strong>Making Cookies at Sage Culinary Studio</strong>\r\nHead to one of the Sage locations - there\'s one in Regal Plaza at 105th and Memorial now, as well as the original spot on Brookside - to decorate Valentine\'s Day cookies with your kiddos. <a href=\"http://www.sageculinarystudio.com/online_registration.html\">Pre-register here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Suite Deal</strong>\r\nGrab a weekend package at <a href=\"http://www.thecanebrake.com/\">The Canebrake in Wagoner</a> this weekend that includes champagne, sweets, a wine flight, brunch for two, a cheese plate and a pair of embroidered bath robes. The lovers\' menu options in the restaurant include shared plates of oysters, cold water lobster tails, venison chops, beef filet en croute, wild mushroom strudel and a prawn cocktail. Call (918) 485-1810 for reservations.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuscan Valentine</strong>\r\nGuest speaker Paola Tealdi from Col D\'Orcia will speak at tis year\'s special Valentine\'s Day dinner at Biga Vino e Cucina on Brookside, and she\'ll talk about some of the best wines in Tuscany, including her brunello. The meal will be five courses created to match the wines. Cost is $60 (which, for five courses with wine and a guest speaker, is a bargain). Call (918) 743-2442 for reservations.\r\n\r\n<strong>Stir up Romance at The Melting Pot at Riverwalk Crossing in Jenks</strong>\r\nAvailable from Feb. 11-14, the Valentine’s Day four-course dinner includes Tomato Basil Cheddar Cheese Fondue, a chef salad, filet mignon, garlic chili chicken, shrimp, pork tenderloin and Strawberry Mascarpone Chocolate Fondue. Feb. 14 guests receive a complimentary Champagne flute and a photo. Celebration packages (roses, chocolate-covered strawberries and other gift items) can be added to your reservation in advance. Cost for dinner is $130 per couple plus tax and 18 percent gratuity. A child’s plate (smaller portions of cheese fondue, an entrée and chocolate fondue) is available for $30. Call (918) 299-8000 for reservations.\r\n\r\nKnow of more restaurant deals? <a href=\"mailto:tasha@tashadoestulsa.com\">E-mail me details</a>.\r\n<h2>Want even more options?</h2>\r\nCheck out the <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/food/\">Food</a> and <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/restaurants/\">Restaurants</a> categories here at TDT, look over <a href=\"http://www.tulsafood.com/\">the massive amount of reviews at Tulsa Food </a>and keep an eye on <a href=\"http://twitter.com/#!/shoptulsaorg\">ShopTulsa\'s Twitter stream</a> for live updates on places to go and gifts to buy for a Tulsa-tastic Valentine\'s Day.\r\n<h2>Looking for something to do besides eat?</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/valentines-day-tulsa-2011/\">Check out this Valentine\'s Day-flavored list of things to do this weekend</a>.','Where to Eat in Tulsa This Valentine\'s Day','','inherit','open','open','','5789-revision-13','','','2011-02-10 21:24:35','2011-02-11 02:24:35','',5789,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5789-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(5831,1,'2011-02-10 21:49:50','2011-02-11 02:49:50','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/where-to-eat-in-tulsa-this-valentines-day-2011/4331002310_75a9b6d56e_o/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5797\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/4331002310_75a9b6d56e_o-500x394.jpg\" alt=\"Valentines Day Eats in Tulsa\" title=\"Valentines Day Eats in Tulsa\" width=\"500\" height=\"394\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5797\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://tulsafoodblog.com/\">The folks over at Tulsa Food</a>, <a href=\"http://shoptulsa.org/\">ShopTulsa</a> and <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/\">Tasha Does Tulsa</a> have collaborated to bring you a list of the best of the best Tulsa restaurants to call for a reservation for Valentine\'s Day weekend, complete with reviews, deals, special menus, recommendations on what to order and, of course, the numbers to punch on your phone when it\'s time to make your reservations.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\nHere\'s to your own Lady in the Tramp spaghetti-eating scene-in-the-making. In no particular order, here are our top picks for the most romantic restaurants in Tulsa:\r\n\r\n<strong>Stonehorse Cafe</strong>\r\nWhere: 1748 Utica Square\r\nPhone: (918) 712-7470\r\nPricing (out of five $, with five being priciest): $$$\r\nWhat to Order: The Bleu Salad; Pizza Margherita; Anything made with Stonehorse\'s housemade sausage; Bread pudding (order it with dinner, though, because it\'s made to-order, individually)\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Wonderful wine list and all their food is made from scratch: From sauces, pastas to ice cream. The meat is always of utmost quality and seafood is very fresh. Stonehorse is in Utica Square, so it\'s perfect for a romantic stroll before or after dinner.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: It\'s easy to get cozy at Stonehorse. It\'s even easier to get an unforgettable dinner at this Utica Square cafe - everything, and I mean <em>everything</em>, on the menu is outstanding.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Brasserie</strong>\r\nWhere: 3509 S. Peoria Avenue\r\nPhone: (918) 779-7070\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Alsatian tarte flambe; steak tartare; brioche French toast; steak frites\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Very classy French restaurant. The food is prepared with great attention to detail and atmosphere is superb. Very top-notch wine list.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: The French know love, sure, but perhaps even better, they know food. Get French-inspired cuisine by one of Tulsa\'s top (and hottest) chefs in a chic, old-world atmosphere.\r\n\r\n<strong>In the Raw</strong>\r\nWhere: 3321 S. Peoria Avenue on Brookside; 6151 S. Sheridan on the Hill\r\nPhone: Brookside, (918) 744-1300; On the Hill, (918) 524-0063\r\nPricing: $$$$\r\nWhat to Order: Volcano Roll, Spider Roll, Macadamia nut halibut\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Oklahoma company that offers an amazing sushi experience. Great sushi but a little pricey. South location is located on a hill with a great view.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: There\'s a reason this swanky sushi joint is always packed. It\'s got the food and the atmosphere to make your V-Day something to remember.\r\n\r\n<strong>Palace Cafe</strong>\r\nWhere: 1301 E. 15th Street\r\nPhone: (918) 582-4321\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Smoke Grill Salmon, Gourmet Lobster Corndogs, anything off the bento menus\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Very private booth seating, perfect low lighting. Everything from gourmet lobster corndogs to daily catches and steaks. The chef here has a good outlook on food and is opposed to processed food.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: Palace Cafe offers the most romantic dining atmosphere in Tulsa, hands down. The food, as scores of natives know, is some of the best in the region.\r\n\r\n<strong>Lucky\'s</strong>\r\nWhere: 1536 E. 15th Street\r\nPhone: (918) 592-5825\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Grilled Flatbread, Asian-Style Porkchop, Bacon-Wrapped Halibut, Lucky\'s Cheeseburger\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: One of our favorite restaurants in Tulsa, run by a husband/wife team of culinary geniuses. These two have brough an unmatched sense of style and beautiful, quality food that has kept us coming back time and time again.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: Find the most innovative fine dining menu at Lucky\'s on Cherry Street. Be sure to have a glass of the many biodynamic wines available at the bar with dinner.\r\n\r\n<strong>Sonoma Bistro &amp; Wine Bar</strong>\r\nWhere: 3523 S. Peoria Avenue\r\nPhone: (918) 747-9463\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: BBQ Salmon Tamale, White Pizza, Tomato Bisque Soup\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: This is an awesome place to go for a light dinner and drinks. It is a very pleasant atmosphere with one of the best wine lists in Tulsa. The chef pays so much attention to detail and the food is phenomenal.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: The wine list at Sonoma was built to be the best - and one of the largest - in town. Plus, the food could stand up to what\'s available in the real Sonoma County any day.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tucci\'s</strong>\r\nWhere: 1433 E. 15th Street\r\nPhone: (918) 582-3456\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Chicken Florentine Pizza, Pasta l\'Arabiata\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: This is one of Tulsa\'s hidden treasures. The food is so fresh, and the pizza is to die for! I couldn\'t believe how fresh the ingredients on the pizza were. Great place for a lunch date and dinner reservation.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: Talk about a moody atmosphere. If you chose Tucci\'s as your destination for V-Day Dinner 2010, you can bet that some serious romance will ensue.\r\n\r\n<strong>Ti Amo</strong>\r\nWhere: Downtown at 219 S. Cheyenne Avenue; 6024 S. Sheridan Avenue in south Tulsa\r\nPhone: Downtown, (918) 592-5151; south Tulsa, (918) 499-1919\r\nPricing: $$\r\nWhat to Order: Ravioli Fritti, Penne Toscana, Chicken Marsala\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food</strong>: Wonder atmosphere...and very romantic. The live music really sets the tone for the evening. The food is standard Italian and is located in a beautiful location in downtown and also south Tulsa. We recommend the downtown location.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: There\'s a reason I went to Ti Amo for dinner before my high school prom, and while the food is fabulous, the atmosphere is the epitome of le romance - especially at the cozy, underground downtown location.\r\n\r\n<strong>Bodean Seafood Restaurant</strong>\r\nWhere: 3376 E. 51st Street\r\nPhone: (918) 749-1407\r\nPricing: $$$$$\r\nWhat to Order: Sesame-Crusted Gulf Yellowfin Tuna, Pecanwood-Grilled Costa Rican Mahi Mahi. If cooking at home, the Maine lobsters are so fresh and make a perfect meal...any of the seafood at Bodean\'s Market is top-notch.\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Two times a day seafood is flown in from the coast. This is the most upscale restaurant in Tulsa. Beautiful atmosphere. This is a great place for a very special occasion and is sure to impress the one you love!! Voted by TIME magazine as one of the top restaurants in the nation.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: THE freshest seafood in town, available as it\'s flown in twice daily to family-owned Bodean\'s. If you\'d rather dine at home, check out Bodean\'s fish market, facing 51st Street.\r\n\r\n<strong>Garlic Rose</strong>\r\nWhere: 3509 S. Peoria Avenue on Brookside; 9904 Riverside Parkway on the River\r\nPhone: Brookside, (918) 392-5550; Riverside, (918) 746-4900\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Baked Brie, Complementary bread with roasted garlic, Canneloni\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: The food is superb and has a fantastic presentation. Make sure to park around back and walk through the courtyard. Going to this restaurant gave me an out-of-Tulsa, out-of-country experience. We like to call ahead and ask for a spot by the fireplace. We recommend the Brookside location; however, the Riverside location is very nice and if not too cold, a walk around the river\'s edge is quite romantic. There is actually a bench swing for two by the river.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: Garlic Rose isn\'t a Tulsa tradition by accident. No one can go wrong by choosing Garlic Rose for their dining destination this Valentine\'s Day.\r\n\r\n<strong>McGill\'s</strong>\r\nWhere: 1560 S. 21st Street in Midtown; 6058 S. Yale Avenue in south Tulsa; at Hard Rock Casino &amp; Hotel in Catoosa\r\nPhone: Midtown, (918) 742-8080; south Tulsa, (918) 388-8080; McGill\'s on 19 (Hard Rock), (918) 384-7500\r\nPricing: $$$$\r\nWhat to Order: Pasta Lobster, Coconut Beer Shrimp, Crab Cakes and, of course, the Filet\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Very traditional, reminds me of a clubhouse that you would find at a country club. The wait staff is very attentive and professional, taking care of every need. Intimate setting with a warm, inviting feel. Great place to get a steak.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: McGill\'s is the plate to be for those of you who equate V-Day with a glorious steak dinner. If you\'re feeling really fancy, check out McGill\'s on 19 at Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa.\r\n\r\n<strong>KEO</strong>\r\nWhere: 3524 S. Peoria Avenue\r\nPhone: (918) 794-8200\r\nPricing: $$\r\nWhat to Order: Spring Rolls, KEO Sampler, Thai Green Curry, Pad Thai, Banana Won-Ton with Vanilla Bean Gelato, Anything from the sake menu\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Very modern, sophisticated restaurant with a very classy, open feel. the two of the main walls are glass, so you are able to people-watch from inside the restaurant. The owners are fabulous. Chef Zahidah Hyman grew up in Asia and brought back many of her family\'s recipes to Tulsa. She and her husband Bill Hyman make a great team. The food is very unique and full of flavor...great place for cocktails or a nice date.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: KEO is home to some of the most artful and innovative dishes in Tulsa, not to mention the most attention to authentic Asian culinary traditions. If a swanky atmosphere is a must this V-Day, KEO is your spot.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Chalkboard</strong>\r\nWhere: 1324 S. Main Street\r\nPhone: (918) 582-1964\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Eggs Benedict, Mimosas, Atlantic Salmon, Chicken Kiev, Stuffed French Toast\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food</strong>: This place as some of the best brunch in Tulsa. It is located in the beautiful Ambassador Downtown. The European style goes right along with the food and creates a wonder place to spend the evening.\r\n<strong>TDT</strong>: The Chalkboard is a bonafide Tulsa tradition, especially when it comes to brunch. The lunch is good and dinner is great, but brunch is legendary. It tastes even better after a night\'s stay in the Hotel Ambassador, which houses this celebrated cafe.\r\n\r\n<strong>Yokozuna</strong>\r\nWhere: Downtown at 309 East 2nd Street\r\nPhone: (918) 508-7676\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to order:\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food</strong>: Yokozuna revived our faith in the Tulsa sushi scene. Don\'t believe us? <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/downtown/yokozuna-downtown-sushi\">Check this out</a>.\r\n<strong>TDT</strong>: Picture this: You\'re tearing into a bowl of pork belly ramen or a roll of expertly made sushi as the lights of downtown Tulsa wink through the huge windows in the dining room at Yokozuna. It\'s like dinner in the big city but without the traffic headaches, but with every bit of the quality of food that\'s prepared by expert chef Greg Bossler. Also? The fortune cookies are hilarious.\r\n\r\n<strong>Piatto</strong>\r\nWhere: In Tulsa Hills at 7153 South Olympia Avenue\r\nPhone: (918) 770-0719\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to order: Peppardelle Primavera, Chicken Rollatini al Funghi, Vitello Marsala, Piccante Pizza\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food</strong>: Piatto is a celebration of tastes in Italian cuisine. The standard here, the owners say, is “to do as little as possible to the best possible ingredients, secured locally wherever possible, and pair wines with dishes to bring out the harmony of flavors.” When you go to Piatto, you get exactly that. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/south-tulsa/piatto-italian-restaurant-tulsa-menu\">Here\'s our full review</a>.\r\n<strong>TDT</strong>: I\'ll just come right on out and say it: Piatto is serving up the best Italian food in Tulsa right now. The atmosphere is great and everything, but if you love food and it\'s what you look forward to most on the loviest, doviest day of the year, a table at Piatto should be the object of your desire. <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/02/oh-angelo-piatto-opens-in-tulsa-hills/\">Here\'s more from TDT on why</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Michael V\'s Restaurant &amp; Bar</strong>\r\nWhere: In Bixby at 8222 East 103rd Street\r\nPhone: (918) 369-0310\r\nPricing: $$$$\r\nWhat to order: <a href=\"http://www.michaelvsrestaurant.com/menus.html\">Menu</a>\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/south-tulsa/michaelvs-tulsa-steakhosue\">One of our reviewers visited Michael V\'s</a>, and she gave it nothing but high marks.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: There are several bloggers based on the south side of town who rave about Michael V\'s, and you know how opinionated bloggers can be. The atmosphere is one of the most cozy, most romantic in the area, and it\'s the perfect excuse to dress in something a little fancy this Valentine\'s Day.\r\n<h2>New Restaurants to Try</h2>\r\nWill nothing but the newest restaurants make your short list of spots to consider for this year\'s Valentine\'s Day dinner? Here are some ideas:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/people/Treehouse-Tulsa/100001888150379\">The Treehouse</a>, downtown at 18th and Boston. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/talk/new-tulsa-restaurant-treehouse-food-picture-from-dallaslds\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/58/1567072/restaurant/Brookside/Gemmas-Woodfire-Kitchen-Tulsa\">Gemma\'s Woodfire Kitchen</a>, on Brookside. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/brookside/gemmas-woodfire-kitchen-with-veteran-chef-steven-howard\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/58/1572123/restaurant/Bixby/Dukes-Southern-Kitchen-Tulsa\">Duke\'s Southern Kitchen</a>, in Bixby in Regal Plaza at 105th and Memorial. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/south-tulsa/dukes-southern-kitchen-restaurant-bixby\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://twitter.com/#!/BradyTavern\">Brady Tavern</a>. <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/mcnellies-group-moves-into-brady-district/\">More from TDT</a>, <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/dinner/brady-tavern-downtown-tulsa\">more from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.gowestrestaurant.com/\">Go West Restaurants &amp; Saloon</a>, in west Tulsa on New Sapulpa Road. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/dessert/go-west-restaurant-tulsa\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://thekitchentulsa.com/\">The Kitchen</a>, on Brookside. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/dinner/the-kitchen-restaurant-brookside-tulsa\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/58/1567240/restaurant/Cherry-Street/Smoke-on-Cherry-Street-Tulsa\">Smoke</a>, on Cherry Street. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/cherry-street/the-new-smoke-woodfire-grill-cigar-room-on-cherry-street\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2>Valentine\'s Day specials at Tulsa restaurants this year</h2>\r\nIn cooperation with ShopTulsa, here\'s a list of Valentine\'s Day specials running at Tulsa restaurants. Know of more? <a href=\"mailto:tasha@tashadoestulsa.com\">E-mail me with details</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Dinner for Two at <a href=\"www.joemommas.com\">Joe Momma\'s Pizza</a></strong>\r\nWhere: 112 S. Elgin\r\nHere are the details: Get a dinner for two at Joe Momma\'s this V-Day at $25 for couples under 21 years of age,\r\n$35 for over 21. Included is a 10-inch specialty pizza, two side salads and two drinks (or two glasses of wine for those who opt for the over-21 dinner). For dessert, it\'s chocolate-covered strawberries. Way to swank it up, JM!\r\n\r\n<strong>Kiss at </strong><strong><a href=\"http://www.qdoba.com/\">Qdoba</a></strong>\r\nWhere: Cherry Street; 51st and Yale; 71st and Lewis; 71st Street and Memorial\r\nGuests who kiss the person with whom they came can buy one entree and get one free. Plus, from Feb. 11-14, Qdoba will also offer free chips and queso to Facebook fans who post a photo of themselves kissing someone (or something) on Qdoba’s Facebook page (participants in the FB promotion must have a Qdoba card, which are available at any Tulsa location, and must post their card numbers with the entry - the offer will be uploaded to their Qdoba card 5-7 days after posting).\r\n\r\n<strong>Villa Ravenna &amp; Lovetts Gallery, Sitting In A Tree</strong>\r\nEvery purchase made at <a href=\"http://www.lovettsgallery.com/\">Lovetts Gallery</a> between now and Feb. 14 is a chance to win a $100 dinner for two at <a href=\"http://www.villaravenna.com/\">Villa Ravenna</a>, the Italian restaurant of much repute tucked into the northeast corner of The Farm Shopping Center at 51st and Sheridan.\r\n\r\n<strong>Making Cookies at Sage Culinary Studio</strong>\r\nHead to one of the Sage locations - there\'s one in Regal Plaza at 105th and Memorial now, as well as the original spot on Brookside - to decorate Valentine\'s Day cookies with your kiddos. <a href=\"http://www.sageculinarystudio.com/online_registration.html\">Pre-register here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Suite Deal</strong>\r\nGrab a weekend package at <a href=\"http://www.thecanebrake.com/\">The Canebrake in Wagoner</a> this weekend that includes champagne, sweets, a wine flight, brunch for two, a cheese plate and a pair of embroidered bath robes. The lovers\' menu options in the restaurant include shared plates of oysters, cold water lobster tails, venison chops, beef filet en croute, wild mushroom strudel and a prawn cocktail. Call (918) 485-1810 for reservations.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuscan Valentine</strong>\r\nGuest speaker Paola Tealdi from Col D\'Orcia will speak at tis year\'s special Valentine\'s Day dinner at Biga Vino e Cucina on Brookside, and she\'ll talk about some of the best wines in Tuscany, including her brunello. The meal will be five courses created to match the wines. Cost is $60 (which, for five courses with wine and a guest speaker, is a bargain). Call (918) 743-2442 for reservations.\r\n\r\n<strong>Stir up Romance at The Melting Pot at Riverwalk Crossing in Jenks</strong>\r\nAvailable from Feb. 11-14, the Valentine’s Day four-course dinner includes Tomato Basil Cheddar Cheese Fondue, a chef salad, filet mignon, garlic chili chicken, shrimp, pork tenderloin and Strawberry Mascarpone Chocolate Fondue. Feb. 14 guests receive a complimentary Champagne flute and a photo. Celebration packages (roses, chocolate-covered strawberries and other gift items) can be added to your reservation in advance. Cost for dinner is $130 per couple plus tax and 18 percent gratuity. A child’s plate (smaller portions of cheese fondue, an entrée and chocolate fondue) is available for $30. Call (918) 299-8000 for reservations.\r\n\r\n<strong>Mi Amore Valentine\'s Weekend at Stone Bluff Cellars</strong>\r\nChoose from dinner times from Friday night through Sunday brunch and into Valentine\'s Day proper, all the result of a partnership between Stone Bluff Cellars and Mondo\'s Italian. Depending on when you make it to the vineyard, get music by Trio Spiritoso and fudge from Stephanie\'s Fabulous Fudge. Call (918) 482-5655 for reservations. \r\n\r\nKnow of more restaurant deals? <a href=\"mailto:tasha@tashadoestulsa.com\">E-mail me details</a>.\r\n<h2>Want even more options?</h2>\r\nCheck out the <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/food/\">Food</a> and <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/restaurants/\">Restaurants</a> categories here at TDT, look over <a href=\"http://www.tulsafood.com/\">the massive amount of reviews at Tulsa Food </a>and keep an eye on <a href=\"http://twitter.com/#!/shoptulsaorg\">ShopTulsa\'s Twitter stream</a> for live updates on places to go and gifts to buy for a Tulsa-tastic Valentine\'s Day.\r\n<h2>Looking for something to do besides eat?</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/valentines-day-tulsa-2011/\">Check out this Valentine\'s Day-flavored list of things to do this weekend</a>.','Where to Eat in Tulsa This Valentine\'s Day','','inherit','open','open','','5789-revision-14','','','2011-02-10 21:49:50','2011-02-11 02:49:50','',5789,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5789-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(5832,1,'2011-02-10 21:44:54','2011-02-11 02:44:54','<object classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" codebase=\"http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\"><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" /><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" /><param name=\"src\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/AOaEng1pLPg?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0\" /><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" /><embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/AOaEng1pLPg?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"></embed></object>\r\n\r\nThe otters in that video, who live to entertain at the <a href=\"http://www.okaquarium.org/\">Oklahoma Aquarium</a> - aren\'t they adorable? Be like them this Valentine\'s Day and go crazy with one of these options for lovey-dovey entertainment.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Valentine\'s Day for Tulsa Kids and Families</h2>\r\n<strong>Tower Tots: Valentine’s Tea Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Tuesday, Feb. 8, 10am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.pricetower.org/\">Price Tower Arts Center</a>, 510 South Dewey Avenue in Bartlesville\r\nCatch a morning story and Valentine\'s Day-flavored activity hour for kids aged 3-6. Be sure to call ahead to register for this free event.\r\n\r\n<strong>Sweetheart Tea Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Wednesday, Feb. 9, 10am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsaparks.org/\">Whiteside Community Center</a>, 4009 S. Pittsburg Ave.\r\nThe kids can celebrate Valentine\'s Day this year with crafts, snacks and more. For ages 2-5 years. Cost is $6.\r\n\r\n<strong>Preschool Story Time: Valentine\'s Day Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Feb. 10, 10:30am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsalibrary.org/\">Pratt Library</a>, 3219 S. 113th W. Ave. in Sand Springs\r\nDress the kiddos up in red pink and bring goodies to share with the rest of the kids at story time today. This event is for ages 5 and younger with an adult.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentines by You!</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Feb. 10, 3pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsalibrary.org/\">Judy Z. Kishner Library</a>, 10150 N. Cincinnati Ave.\r\nStop by Judy Z. Kishner Library after school and make your own Valentine\'s Day cards for your relatives, friends or maybe even that special someone. Card-making supplies will be available all evening for this drop-in event, open through 7pm. This event is for ages 12 and younger.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine Crafting</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Feb. 10, 5pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsaparks.org/\">Hicks Park</a>, 3443 S. Mingo Road\r\nKids can bring a friend to make a craft valentine to give to someone special. Pre-register by calling (918) 669-6355. For ages 8-13. Cost is $10.\r\n\r\n<strong>Father/Daughter Dance</strong>\r\nWhen: Friday, Feb. 11, 7pm\r\nWhere: Barnes Elementary, 7809 E 76th Street North\r\nThis event is opened to the entire Owasso Community, and is for children up to 5th grade and their parents. Cost is $5 per couple, or $7 for families attending both the Father/Daughter Dance and the Mother/Son Bash. All the proceeds will benefit Owasso\'s Elementary and 6th Grade Odyssey of the Mind teams, as well as the YMCA\'s Strong Kids Campaign.\r\n\r\n<strong>Free Family Day at Philbrook</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, starting at 10am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.philbrook.org/\">Philbrook Museum of Art</a>, 2727 S. Rockford Ave.\r\nTake your significant other - and hey, why not bring the family, too? - to Philbrook Museum for Free Family Day. Enjoy art, spend time together, get your hands dirty with some hands-on art projects, tour the museum and even embark on a scavenger hunt. Go for romantic or go for family-friendly - either way you want to do this Valentine\'s Day thing, you can find it at Philbrook on Free Family Day.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine\'s Day Cookie Decorating</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 10am; 11am; 12pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.sageculinarystudio.com/\">Sage Culinary Studio</a>, on Brookside and in Bixby, at 105th and Memorial\r\nSign the kids up to make seven V-Day-themed cookies - that\'s one to eat, six to take home or to gift to their special someone (read: that\'s Mommy, if you know what\'s good for ya). The greatest part about this kid-friendly Valentine\'s Day activity? Parents get out of clean-up duty, scott free. Cost is $15. Registration after Feb. 10 is $20.\r\n\r\n<strong>Daddy/Daughter Dance</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.brokenarrowok.gov/\">Nienhuis Community Center</a>, 3201 North 9th Street in Broken Arrow\r\nDo something special this year with your daughter - get gussied up and head to this daddy/daughter dance. This year the theme for the dance will be a sock-hop, so come dressed casually.\r\n\r\n<strong>Mother/Son Bash</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.ymca.org/\">Owasso YMCA</a>, 8300 N. Owasso Expressway\r\nThis event is opened to the entire Owasso Community, and is for children up to 5th grade and their parents. Cost is $5 per couple, or $7 for families attending both the Father/Daughter Dance and the Mother/Son Bash. All the proceeds will benefit Owasso\'s Elementary and 6th Grade Odyssey of the Mind teams, as well as the YMCA\'s Strong Kids Campaign.\r\n\r\n<strong>Skatedate</strong>\r\nWhen: Sunday, Feb. 13, starting at 10am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.bokcenter.com/default.asp?bok=227&amp;objId=602\">BOK Center</a>, 200 S. Denver Ave.\r\nBack by popular demand, Skate Date returns in 2011 for an encore at the BOK Center. Skate Date 2010 welcomed over 7,500 skaters and 10,000 visitors to the 17,000-square-foot indoor arena at the BOK Center in Downtown Tulsa. It\'s one the short list of top Valentine\'s Day events here in the Tulsa area and is an easy option for kids, couples and singles alike - oh, and there will be exhibitions by local figure skaters, music and a DJ, photo opps in front of a smirk-worthy green screen, concessions, flower and novelty stands and a giant mirrored disco ball to enjoy while you\'re there, too. New to Skate Date this year is an interactive Kids Zone area, complete with inflatables and  bounce houses sponsored by H&amp;R Block (who, by the way, will be at the event and willing to give your 2009 and 2010 tax returns a free second look). Admission is free; if you opt not to bring your own skates, you can rent a pair for $10. Also available at this year\'s Skate Date will be horse and carriage rides, just outside the BOK Center at the corner of 3rd Street and Denver Avenue - those start at noon and run until 8pm. For more info, visit <a href=\"http://www.bokcenter.com/default.asp?bok=227&amp;objId=602\">BOKCenter.com</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"MCCALL STYLE &amp; BEAUTY by George Eastman House, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/george_eastman_house/3122875541/\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3206/3122875541_11bf6685c2.jpg\" alt=\"MCCALL STYLE &amp; BEAUTY\" width=\"406\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Valentine\'s Day Date Night Ideas in Tulsa</h2>\r\n<strong>Falling in Love Again: An Evening of Shakespeare\'s Valentines</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Feb. 10, 7pm; Friday, Feb. 11, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=178446285519380\">Club 209</a>, 209 N. Boulder Avenue\r\nThe sonnets of William Shakespeare are some of the most beautiful love poems ever written. Watch as the Actors Company of Tulsa presents these sonnets in a night of elegance, love, and fun that is sure to be a night that you won\'t soon forget. The bonus? It\'s all free and open to the public. Ages 21+ only.\r\n\r\n<strong>Love Song</strong>\r\nWhen: Feb. 10-12, 7:30pm; Feb. 13, 2pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsapac.com/calendar.asp?id=1572&amp;thedate=2/5/2011&amp;task=display\">Tulsa Performing Arts Center</a>, 110 E. Second Street\r\nJoin Playhouse Tulsa this Valentine\'s Day and settle in for what\'s sure to be an expert performance of a man named Beane, who is invisible to his career-focused sister and her cynical husband. His life is a shrinking, darkening world - that is, until Molly appears. When the two meet, suddently all the old love songs make sense. Written by John Kolvenbach, Love Song premiered at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company in March 2006 and later opened in London’s West End, garnering a 2007 Olivier Award Nomination for Best New Comedy. Recommended for mature audiences. <a href=\"http://www.tulsapac.com/calendar.asp?id=1572&amp;thedate=2/5/2011&amp;task=display\">Tickets are $25</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine\'s Bingo</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Feb. 10, 1:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsaparks.org/\">Hicks Park</a>, 3443 S. Mingo Road\r\nSeniors can play for prizes, enjoy some sweet treats and meet new friends at this Valentine\'s Day-themed get-together. Bring a snack item to share and the folks at Hicks Park will do the rest. Call (918) 669-6355 to reserve your spot. Free to attend. Ages 55 and older.\r\n\r\n<strong>Wild Hearts Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Friday, Feb. 11\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.okeq.org/\">Dennis R. Neill Equality Center</a>, 621 E. Fourth Street\r\nLooking for a wild-yet-free party this Valentine’s Day weekend? Join Oklahomans for Equality at the annual Wild Hearts Ball. Get a cash bar, raffles, food, and party pics at this shindig - plus, I hear some hot fire fighters are going to be on duty. Party down through 11pm. \r\n\r\n<strong>Sweetheart Run</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12\r\nWhere: Mohawk Park\r\nWhy you should run this race: Because you get to run it with a partner, whether it’s the love of your life or the dude who shares a cubicle with you at work. Plus, all participants are treated to a free pancake breakfast. Beat that. Races are 5K, 10K and 20K -<a href=\"http://www.fleetfeettulsa.com/sweetheart-run\">learn more here</a>, <a href=\"https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=4246\">register here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine’s Day Poker Run</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12\r\nWhere: Lee Elementary, 1920 S. Cincinnati Ave.\r\nPoker races are tons-o-fun. Here’s how they work: For every mile of the race you complete, you get a playing card. Whoever has the best hand at the end of the race gets first pick at a table full of awesome gifts. It’s like game night and workout time got together and made a baby – a sweaty baby, but still. <a href=\"http://www.runnersworldtulsa.com/\">Learn more here</a>, <a href=\"https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=4115\">register here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine\'s Cards</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 10am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsaparks.org/\">WaterWorks Art Studio</a>, 1710 Charles Page Boulevard\r\nStudents will make a one-of-a-kind Valentine\'s Day card for their favorite sweetie and work in a day\'s worth of cutting, folding and pasting at the same time. Cost is $40. For ages 16 and older.\r\n\r\n<strong>Murder Mystery Dinner</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsaairandspacemuseum.com/\">Tulsa Air and Space Museum &amp; Planetarium</a>, 3624 North 74th East Avenue\r\nMystery, intrigue, torrid love affairs and murder - it\'s everything that Valentine\'s Day represents, right? Heh. Join the folks at TASM for this Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, where comedy, mayhem and music will unfold and food and libations will be in plenty supply. Take the evening to solve with your special someone what happened to Amelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan. Cost is $100 per couple, $50 per individual. Attire is 1940s costume or business casual. Ages 21+ only. Reservations are required; call (918) 834-9900, ext. 122 to make yours.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tony Valentine\'s Girls Night Out</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.milliondollarelm.com/\">Osage Event Center</a>, 951 W. 36 Street North\r\nHubba, hubba. A group of guys with abs suited perfectly for the grating of cheese will be in Tulsa Valentine\'s Day weekend. Grab the girls and head to Osage Event Center at the Million Dollar Elm Casino to see \'em. Tickets are $10.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate: Vintage Valentine</strong>\r\nWhen: 7:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.theoklahomaswingsyndicate.org/vintagevalentine/?utm_source=The+Oklahoma+Swing+Syndicate+List&utm_campaign=4c725fa9be-TOSS_February_5&utm_medium=email\">The Home Builder\'s Association of Greater Tulsa</a>, 11545 E. 43rd Street\r\nWant to take your sweetie out somewhere special this Valentine\'s Day, or celebrate the single life in style, and learn something new and hear incredible live music at the same time? Get it all at this event, featuring my friend and acclaimed local vocalist Rebecca Ungerman. If learning to swing dance sounds like a romantic and fun way to start off the evening, arrive at 6:30pm - the band starts at 7:30pm. <a href=\"https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=gDV0Scqpy7ovqZSEI-4kvAlSUWtXp30c5rQBMvYuc0UHQa273IDCGd1kDvS&dispatch=50a222a57771920b6a3d7b606239e4d529b525e0b7e69bf0224adecfb0124e9b61f737ba21b08198d70e9d8c4be72a2b45eb322c89203d65\">Tickets are $10 in advance</a>, $12 at the door. \r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine Party: Olivia Duhon &amp; Grady Nichols</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.okjazz.org/\">Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame</a>, 111 E. First Street\r\nTwo of Tulsa\'s most popular and thrilling musicians come together for the first time to celebrate the Valentine weekend at the Depot. Olivia Duhon is known for her incredible sultry voice and her stunning visual impact (translation: she\'s absolutely gorgeous), while Grady Nichols is the sexiest saxophonist in Oklahoma. Look for fireworks and sparks to fly as these two create their own special Valentine music magic. <a href=\"http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=2762&pid=6962609\">Tickets are $25</a>. \r\n\r\n<strong>Love and Lust</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=104208986324360\">Living Arts of Tulsa</a>, 307 E. Brady Street\r\nGet ready for a night of long stares, bated breaths and raised libidos as some of Tulsa’s hottest poets make it a Valentine’s to remember. With special performance by Tulsa’s own Mason. Bar opens at 7pm. Cost is $7, or $5 for members.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trio Cavatina</strong>\r\nWhen: Sunday, Feb. 13, 3pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsapac.com/calendar.asp?id=1454&amp;thedate=2/5/2011&amp;task=display\">Tulsa Performing Arts Center</a>, 110 E. Second Street\r\nLittle is sexier than good string music from an outstanding chamber ensemble. Hear the music of Fanny Mendelssohn, Gabriela Ortiz Torres, Augusta Reed Thomas and Felix Mendelssohn as performed by the women of Trio Cavatina with a special someone at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center today. <a href=\"http://www.tulsapac.com/calendar.asp?id=1454&amp;thedate=2/5/2011&amp;task=display\">Tickets are $25</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Jazz Keyboard Concert with the Tulsa Jazz Society</strong>\r\nWhen: Sunday, Feb. 13, 5pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.okjazz.org/\">Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame</a>, 111 E. First Street\r\nTake a trip back to the sexy, swinging jazz age at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame with music by the likes of Donald Ryan, Cheryl Bocanegra, Scott McQuade and Sonny Gray. Guys, this event will be a guaranteed hit with the ladies.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine\'s Day Cabaret</strong>\r\nWhen: Sunday, Feb. 13, 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=177145755653414\">Harwelden Mansion</a>, 2210 S. Main Street\r\nEnjoy fantastic food prepared by the fabulous Palace Cafe as you listen to music by Light Opera Oklahoma favorite Andrea Leap and LOOK Festival artistic director Eric Gibson at the piano. Dinner will be seated throughout Harwelden, one of Tulsa\'s most beloved mansions - the breakfast room, the formal dining room, upstairs, on the grand staircase landing - giving you the feel of what it must have been like to dine in the house during its hey day. Tickets are $150 per couple, which includes dinner, wine, dessert, the cabaret performance and parking. Make reservations by calling (918) 583-4267.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine\'s Day Special Performance: Steve Kramer</strong>\r\nWhen: Monday, Feb. 14, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.loonybincomedy.com/\">The Loony Bin</a>, 6808 S. Memorial Drive\r\nI would say something here about funny Valentines, but that\'d be too easy. So instead, I\'ll just say that if you\'re looking for a way to laugh Valentine\'s Day away, comedian Steve Kramer brings you your chance. Tickets are $10 per person, or get two tickets with a dessert of New York Cheesecake with fresh strawberries and chocolate drizzle and two glasses of Champange for $35.\r\n\r\n<strong>Black Hearts Bash</strong>\r\nWhen: Monday, Feb. 14, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=176486972394125&amp;index=1\">Shenanigan\'s</a>, 31st and Memorial\r\nHate Valentine\'s Day? Then this karaoke event will be right up your alley. Look also for free food and drink specials.  And someone, please, sing Total Eclipse of the Heart for me. Please.\r\n\r\nWhat are YOU doing to celebrate (or bemoan, depending) Valentine\'s Day in Tulsa this year?\r\n\r\nDon\'t see your Valentine\'s Day event on this list? No sweat - we can fix that. <a href=\"mailto:tasha@tashadoestulsa.com\">E-mail me with your event details</a>.','Valentine\'s Day in Tulsa: Make your plans now.','What are YOU doing to celebrate (or bemoan, depending) Valentine\'s Day in Tulsa this year?','inherit','open','open','','5199-revision-25','','','2011-02-10 21:44:54','2011-02-11 02:44:54','',5199,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5199-revision-25/',0,'revision','',0),(5833,1,'2011-02-10 21:56:56','2011-02-11 02:56:56','<object classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" codebase=\"http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\"><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" /><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" /><param name=\"src\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/AOaEng1pLPg?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0\" /><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" /><embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/AOaEng1pLPg?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"></embed></object>\r\n\r\nThe otters in that video, who live to entertain at the <a href=\"http://www.okaquarium.org/\">Oklahoma Aquarium</a> - aren\'t they adorable? Be like them this Valentine\'s Day and go crazy with one of these options for lovey-dovey entertainment.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Valentine\'s Day for Tulsa Kids and Families</h2>\r\n<strong>Tower Tots: Valentine’s Tea Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Tuesday, Feb. 8, 10am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.pricetower.org/\">Price Tower Arts Center</a>, 510 South Dewey Avenue in Bartlesville\r\nCatch a morning story and Valentine\'s Day-flavored activity hour for kids aged 3-6. Be sure to call ahead to register for this free event.\r\n\r\n<strong>Sweetheart Tea Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Wednesday, Feb. 9, 10am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsaparks.org/\">Whiteside Community Center</a>, 4009 S. Pittsburg Ave.\r\nThe kids can celebrate Valentine\'s Day this year with crafts, snacks and more. For ages 2-5 years. Cost is $6.\r\n\r\n<strong>Preschool Story Time: Valentine\'s Day Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Feb. 10, 10:30am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsalibrary.org/\">Pratt Library</a>, 3219 S. 113th W. Ave. in Sand Springs\r\nDress the kiddos up in red pink and bring goodies to share with the rest of the kids at story time today. This event is for ages 5 and younger with an adult.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentines by You!</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Feb. 10, 3pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsalibrary.org/\">Judy Z. Kishner Library</a>, 10150 N. Cincinnati Ave.\r\nStop by Judy Z. Kishner Library after school and make your own Valentine\'s Day cards for your relatives, friends or maybe even that special someone. Card-making supplies will be available all evening for this drop-in event, open through 7pm. This event is for ages 12 and younger.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine Crafting</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Feb. 10, 5pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsaparks.org/\">Hicks Park</a>, 3443 S. Mingo Road\r\nKids can bring a friend to make a craft valentine to give to someone special. Pre-register by calling (918) 669-6355. For ages 8-13. Cost is $10.\r\n\r\n<strong>Father/Daughter Dance</strong>\r\nWhen: Friday, Feb. 11, 7pm\r\nWhere: Barnes Elementary, 7809 E 76th Street North\r\nThis event is opened to the entire Owasso Community, and is for children up to 5th grade and their parents. Cost is $5 per couple, or $7 for families attending both the Father/Daughter Dance and the Mother/Son Bash. All the proceeds will benefit Owasso\'s Elementary and 6th Grade Odyssey of the Mind teams, as well as the YMCA\'s Strong Kids Campaign.\r\n\r\n<strong>Free Family Day at Philbrook</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, starting at 10am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.philbrook.org/\">Philbrook Museum of Art</a>, 2727 S. Rockford Ave.\r\nTake your significant other - and hey, why not bring the family, too? - to Philbrook Museum for Free Family Day. Enjoy art, spend time together, get your hands dirty with some hands-on art projects, tour the museum and even embark on a scavenger hunt. Go for romantic or go for family-friendly - either way you want to do this Valentine\'s Day thing, you can find it at Philbrook on Free Family Day.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine\'s Day Cookie Decorating</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 10am; 11am; 12pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.sageculinarystudio.com/\">Sage Culinary Studio</a>, on Brookside and in Bixby, at 105th and Memorial\r\nSign the kids up to make seven V-Day-themed cookies - that\'s one to eat, six to take home or to gift to their special someone (read: that\'s Mommy, if you know what\'s good for ya). The greatest part about this kid-friendly Valentine\'s Day activity? Parents get out of clean-up duty, scott free. Cost is $15. Registration after Feb. 10 is $20.\r\n\r\n<strong>Daddy/Daughter Dance</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.brokenarrowok.gov/\">Nienhuis Community Center</a>, 3201 North 9th Street in Broken Arrow\r\nDo something special this year with your daughter - get gussied up and head to this daddy/daughter dance. This year the theme for the dance will be a sock-hop, so come dressed casually.\r\n\r\n<strong>Mother/Son Bash</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.ymca.org/\">Owasso YMCA</a>, 8300 N. Owasso Expressway\r\nThis event is opened to the entire Owasso Community, and is for children up to 5th grade and their parents. Cost is $5 per couple, or $7 for families attending both the Father/Daughter Dance and the Mother/Son Bash. All the proceeds will benefit Owasso\'s Elementary and 6th Grade Odyssey of the Mind teams, as well as the YMCA\'s Strong Kids Campaign.\r\n\r\n<strong>Skatedate</strong>\r\nWhen: Sunday, Feb. 13, starting at 10am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.bokcenter.com/default.asp?bok=227&amp;objId=602\">BOK Center</a>, 200 S. Denver Ave.\r\nBack by popular demand, Skate Date returns in 2011 for an encore at the BOK Center. Skate Date 2010 welcomed over 7,500 skaters and 10,000 visitors to the 17,000-square-foot indoor arena at the BOK Center in Downtown Tulsa. It\'s one the short list of top Valentine\'s Day events here in the Tulsa area and is an easy option for kids, couples and singles alike - oh, and there will be exhibitions by local figure skaters, music and a DJ, photo opps in front of a smirk-worthy green screen, concessions, flower and novelty stands and a giant mirrored disco ball to enjoy while you\'re there, too. New to Skate Date this year is an interactive Kids Zone area, complete with inflatables and  bounce houses sponsored by H&amp;R Block (who, by the way, will be at the event and willing to give your 2009 and 2010 tax returns a free second look). Admission is free; if you opt not to bring your own skates, you can rent a pair for $10. Also available at this year\'s Skate Date will be horse and carriage rides, just outside the BOK Center at the corner of 3rd Street and Denver Avenue - those start at noon and run until 8pm. For more info, visit <a href=\"http://www.bokcenter.com/default.asp?bok=227&amp;objId=602\">BOKCenter.com</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"MCCALL STYLE &amp; BEAUTY by George Eastman House, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/george_eastman_house/3122875541/\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3206/3122875541_11bf6685c2.jpg\" alt=\"MCCALL STYLE &amp; BEAUTY\" width=\"406\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Valentine\'s Day Date Night Ideas in Tulsa</h2>\r\n<strong>Falling in Love Again: An Evening of Shakespeare\'s Valentines</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Feb. 10, 7pm; Friday, Feb. 11, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=178446285519380\">Club 209</a>, 209 N. Boulder Avenue\r\nThe sonnets of William Shakespeare are some of the most beautiful love poems ever written. Watch as the Actors Company of Tulsa presents these sonnets in a night of elegance, love, and fun that is sure to be a night that you won\'t soon forget. The bonus? It\'s all free and open to the public. Ages 21+ only.\r\n\r\n<strong>Love Song</strong>\r\nWhen: Feb. 10-12, 7:30pm; Feb. 13, 2pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsapac.com/calendar.asp?id=1572&amp;thedate=2/5/2011&amp;task=display\">Tulsa Performing Arts Center</a>, 110 E. Second Street\r\nJoin Playhouse Tulsa this Valentine\'s Day and settle in for what\'s sure to be an expert performance of a man named Beane, who is invisible to his career-focused sister and her cynical husband. His life is a shrinking, darkening world - that is, until Molly appears. When the two meet, suddently all the old love songs make sense. Written by John Kolvenbach, Love Song premiered at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company in March 2006 and later opened in London’s West End, garnering a 2007 Olivier Award Nomination for Best New Comedy. Recommended for mature audiences. <a href=\"http://www.tulsapac.com/calendar.asp?id=1572&amp;thedate=2/5/2011&amp;task=display\">Tickets are $25</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine\'s Bingo</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Feb. 10, 1:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsaparks.org/\">Hicks Park</a>, 3443 S. Mingo Road\r\nSeniors can play for prizes, enjoy some sweet treats and meet new friends at this Valentine\'s Day-themed get-together. Bring a snack item to share and the folks at Hicks Park will do the rest. Call (918) 669-6355 to reserve your spot. Free to attend. Ages 55 and older.\r\n\r\n<strong>Wild Hearts Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Friday, Feb. 11\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.okeq.org/\">Dennis R. Neill Equality Center</a>, 621 E. Fourth Street\r\nLooking for a wild-yet-free party this Valentine’s Day weekend? Join Oklahomans for Equality at the annual Wild Hearts Ball. Get a cash bar, raffles, food, and party pics at this shindig - plus, I hear some hot fire fighters are going to be on duty. Party down through 11pm. \r\n\r\n<strong>Sweetheart Run</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12\r\nWhere: Mohawk Park\r\nWhy you should run this race: Because you get to run it with a partner, whether it’s the love of your life or the dude who shares a cubicle with you at work. Plus, all participants are treated to a free pancake breakfast. Beat that. Races are 5K, 10K and 20K -<a href=\"http://www.fleetfeettulsa.com/sweetheart-run\">learn more here</a>, <a href=\"https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=4246\">register here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine’s Day Poker Run</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12\r\nWhere: Lee Elementary, 1920 S. Cincinnati Ave.\r\nPoker races are tons-o-fun. Here’s how they work: For every mile of the race you complete, you get a playing card. Whoever has the best hand at the end of the race gets first pick at a table full of awesome gifts. It’s like game night and workout time got together and made a baby – a sweaty baby, but still. <a href=\"http://www.runnersworldtulsa.com/\">Learn more here</a>, <a href=\"https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=4115\">register here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine\'s Cards</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 10am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsaparks.org/\">WaterWorks Art Studio</a>, 1710 Charles Page Boulevard\r\nStudents will make a one-of-a-kind Valentine\'s Day card for their favorite sweetie and work in a day\'s worth of cutting, folding and pasting at the same time. Cost is $40. For ages 16 and older.\r\n\r\n<strong>Murder Mystery Dinner</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsaairandspacemuseum.com/\">Tulsa Air and Space Museum &amp; Planetarium</a>, 3624 North 74th East Avenue\r\nMystery, intrigue, torrid love affairs and murder - it\'s everything that Valentine\'s Day represents, right? Heh. Join the folks at TASM for this Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, where comedy, mayhem and music will unfold and food and libations will be in plenty supply. Take the evening to solve with your special someone what happened to Amelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan. Cost is $100 per couple, $50 per individual. Attire is 1940s costume or business casual. Ages 21+ only. Reservations are required; call (918) 834-9900, ext. 122 to make yours.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tony Valentine\'s Girls Night Out</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.milliondollarelm.com/\">Osage Event Center</a>, 951 W. 36 Street North\r\nHubba, hubba. A group of guys with abs suited perfectly for the grating of cheese will be in Tulsa Valentine\'s Day weekend. Grab the girls and head to Osage Event Center at the Million Dollar Elm Casino to see \'em. Tickets are $10.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate: Vintage Valentine</strong>\r\nWhen: 7:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.theoklahomaswingsyndicate.org/vintagevalentine/?utm_source=The+Oklahoma+Swing+Syndicate+List&utm_campaign=4c725fa9be-TOSS_February_5&utm_medium=email\">The Home Builder\'s Association of Greater Tulsa</a>, 11545 E. 43rd Street\r\nWant to take your sweetie out somewhere special this Valentine\'s Day, or celebrate the single life in style, and learn something new and hear incredible live music at the same time? Get it all at this event, featuring my friend and acclaimed local vocalist Rebecca Ungerman. If learning to swing dance sounds like a romantic and fun way to start off the evening, arrive at 6:30pm - the band starts at 7:30pm. <a href=\"https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=gDV0Scqpy7ovqZSEI-4kvAlSUWtXp30c5rQBMvYuc0UHQa273IDCGd1kDvS&dispatch=50a222a57771920b6a3d7b606239e4d529b525e0b7e69bf0224adecfb0124e9b61f737ba21b08198d70e9d8c4be72a2b45eb322c89203d65\">Tickets are $10 in advance</a>, $12 at the door. \r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine Party: Olivia Duhon &amp; Grady Nichols</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.okjazz.org/\">Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame</a>, 111 E. First Street\r\nTwo of Tulsa\'s most popular and thrilling musicians come together for the first time to celebrate the Valentine weekend at the Depot. Olivia Duhon is known for her incredible sultry voice and her stunning visual impact (translation: she\'s absolutely gorgeous), while Grady Nichols is the sexiest saxophonist in Oklahoma. Look for fireworks and sparks to fly as these two create their own special Valentine music magic. <a href=\"http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=2762&pid=6962609\">Tickets are $25</a>. \r\n\r\n<strong>Love and Lust</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=104208986324360\">Living Arts of Tulsa</a>, 307 E. Brady Street\r\nGet ready for a night of long stares, bated breaths and raised libidos as some of Tulsa’s hottest poets make it a Valentine’s to remember. With special performance by Tulsa’s own Mason. Bar opens at 7pm. Cost is $7, or $5 for members.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trio Cavatina</strong>\r\nWhen: Sunday, Feb. 13, 3pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsapac.com/calendar.asp?id=1454&amp;thedate=2/5/2011&amp;task=display\">Tulsa Performing Arts Center</a>, 110 E. Second Street\r\nLittle is sexier than good string music from an outstanding chamber ensemble. Hear the music of Fanny Mendelssohn, Gabriela Ortiz Torres, Augusta Reed Thomas and Felix Mendelssohn as performed by the women of Trio Cavatina with a special someone at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center today. <a href=\"http://www.tulsapac.com/calendar.asp?id=1454&amp;thedate=2/5/2011&amp;task=display\">Tickets are $25</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Jazz Keyboard Concert with the Tulsa Jazz Society</strong>\r\nWhen: Sunday, Feb. 13, 5pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.okjazz.org/\">Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame</a>, 111 E. First Street\r\nTake a trip back to the sexy, swinging jazz age at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame with music by the likes of Donald Ryan, Cheryl Bocanegra, Scott McQuade and Sonny Gray. Guys, this event will be a guaranteed hit with the ladies.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine\'s Day Cabaret</strong>\r\nWhen: Sunday, Feb. 13, 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=177145755653414\">Harwelden Mansion</a>, 2210 S. Main Street\r\nEnjoy fantastic food prepared by the fabulous Palace Cafe as you listen to music by Light Opera Oklahoma favorite Andrea Leap and LOOK Festival artistic director Eric Gibson at the piano. Dinner will be seated throughout Harwelden, one of Tulsa\'s most beloved mansions - the breakfast room, the formal dining room, upstairs, on the grand staircase landing - giving you the feel of what it must have been like to dine in the house during its hey day. Tickets are $150 per couple, which includes dinner, wine, dessert, the cabaret performance and parking. Make reservations by calling (918) 583-4267.\r\n\r\n<strong>Grady Nichols & The Valentine Divas</strong>\r\nWhen: Monday, Feb. 14, 6:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.ticketstorm.com/event/gradynicholsthevalentinedivas/brokenarrowperformingartscenter/browkenarrow/6141/\">Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center</a>, 701 S. Main Street in Broken Arrow\r\nGet a star-studded line-up of some of Tulsa\'s most popular vocalists - we\'re talking Grady Nichols, Jenny Labow, Mary Cogan and Starr Fisher here - as they present a powerful, romantic show to celebrate Valentine\'s Day. <a href=\"http://www.ticketstorm.com/event/gradynicholsthevalentinedivas/brokenarrowperformingartscenter/browkenarrow/6141/\">Tickets are $50, or $30 for singles</a>. VIP packages are available. \r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine\'s Day Special Performance: Steve Kramer</strong>\r\nWhen: Monday, Feb. 14, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.loonybincomedy.com/\">The Loony Bin</a>, 6808 S. Memorial Drive\r\nI would say something here about funny Valentines, but that\'d be too easy. So instead, I\'ll just say that if you\'re looking for a way to laugh Valentine\'s Day away, comedian Steve Kramer brings you your chance. Tickets are $10 per person, or get two tickets with a dessert of New York Cheesecake with fresh strawberries and chocolate drizzle and two glasses of Champange for $35.\r\n\r\n<strong>Black Hearts Bash</strong>\r\nWhen: Monday, Feb. 14, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=176486972394125&amp;index=1\">Shenanigan\'s</a>, 31st and Memorial\r\nHate Valentine\'s Day? Then this karaoke event will be right up your alley. Look also for free food and drink specials.  And someone, please, sing Total Eclipse of the Heart for me. Please.\r\n\r\nWhat are YOU doing to celebrate (or bemoan, depending) Valentine\'s Day in Tulsa this year?\r\n\r\nDon\'t see your Valentine\'s Day event on this list? No sweat - we can fix that. <a href=\"mailto:tasha@tashadoestulsa.com\">E-mail me with your event details</a>.','Valentine\'s Day in Tulsa: Make your plans now.','What are YOU doing to celebrate (or bemoan, depending) Valentine\'s Day in Tulsa this year?','inherit','open','open','','5199-revision-26','','','2011-02-10 21:56:56','2011-02-11 02:56:56','',5199,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5199-revision-26/',0,'revision','',0),(5834,1,'2011-02-10 22:03:37','2011-02-11 03:03:37','<object classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" codebase=\"http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\"><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" /><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" /><param name=\"src\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/AOaEng1pLPg?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0\" /><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" /><embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/AOaEng1pLPg?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"></embed></object>\r\n\r\nThe otters in that video, who live to entertain at the <a href=\"http://www.okaquarium.org/\">Oklahoma Aquarium</a> - aren\'t they adorable? Be like them this Valentine\'s Day and go crazy with one of these options for lovey-dovey entertainment.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Valentine\'s Day for Tulsa Kids and Families</h2>\r\n<strong>Tower Tots: Valentine’s Tea Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Tuesday, Feb. 8, 10am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.pricetower.org/\">Price Tower Arts Center</a>, 510 South Dewey Avenue in Bartlesville\r\nCatch a morning story and Valentine\'s Day-flavored activity hour for kids aged 3-6. Be sure to call ahead to register for this free event.\r\n\r\n<strong>Sweetheart Tea Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Wednesday, Feb. 9, 10am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsaparks.org/\">Whiteside Community Center</a>, 4009 S. Pittsburg Ave.\r\nThe kids can celebrate Valentine\'s Day this year with crafts, snacks and more. For ages 2-5 years. Cost is $6.\r\n\r\n<strong>Preschool Story Time: Valentine\'s Day Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Feb. 10, 10:30am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsalibrary.org/\">Pratt Library</a>, 3219 S. 113th W. Ave. in Sand Springs\r\nDress the kiddos up in red pink and bring goodies to share with the rest of the kids at story time today. This event is for ages 5 and younger with an adult.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentines by You!</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Feb. 10, 3pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsalibrary.org/\">Judy Z. Kishner Library</a>, 10150 N. Cincinnati Ave.\r\nStop by Judy Z. Kishner Library after school and make your own Valentine\'s Day cards for your relatives, friends or maybe even that special someone. Card-making supplies will be available all evening for this drop-in event, open through 7pm. This event is for ages 12 and younger.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine Crafting</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Feb. 10, 5pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsaparks.org/\">Hicks Park</a>, 3443 S. Mingo Road\r\nKids can bring a friend to make a craft valentine to give to someone special. Pre-register by calling (918) 669-6355. For ages 8-13. Cost is $10.\r\n\r\n<strong>Father/Daughter Dance</strong>\r\nWhen: Friday, Feb. 11, 7pm\r\nWhere: Barnes Elementary, 7809 E 76th Street North\r\nThis event is opened to the entire Owasso Community, and is for children up to 5th grade and their parents. Cost is $5 per couple, or $7 for families attending both the Father/Daughter Dance and the Mother/Son Bash. All the proceeds will benefit Owasso\'s Elementary and 6th Grade Odyssey of the Mind teams, as well as the YMCA\'s Strong Kids Campaign.\r\n\r\n<strong>Free Family Day at Philbrook</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, starting at 10am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.philbrook.org/\">Philbrook Museum of Art</a>, 2727 S. Rockford Ave.\r\nTake your significant other - and hey, why not bring the family, too? - to Philbrook Museum for Free Family Day. Enjoy art, spend time together, get your hands dirty with some hands-on art projects, tour the museum and even embark on a scavenger hunt. Go for romantic or go for family-friendly - either way you want to do this Valentine\'s Day thing, you can find it at Philbrook on Free Family Day.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine\'s Day Cookie Decorating</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 10am; 11am; 12pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.sageculinarystudio.com/\">Sage Culinary Studio</a>, on Brookside and in Bixby, at 105th and Memorial\r\nSign the kids up to make seven V-Day-themed cookies - that\'s one to eat, six to take home or to gift to their special someone (read: that\'s Mommy, if you know what\'s good for ya). The greatest part about this kid-friendly Valentine\'s Day activity? Parents get out of clean-up duty, scott free. Cost is $15. Registration after Feb. 10 is $20.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine\'s Day Father Daughter Dance</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 6pm\r\nWhere: Bixby Community Center, 211 N. Cabaniss\r\nLook for dance competitions as well as punch and refreshments at this annual father/daughter dance. More than 400 dads and daughters attended last years event, so be sure to dress to impress a crowd. Tickets are $5 per person. Through 9pm. \r\n\r\n<strong>Daddy/Daughter Dance</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.brokenarrowok.gov/\">Nienhuis Community Center</a>, 3201 North 9th Street in Broken Arrow\r\nDo something special this year with your daughter - get gussied up and head to this daddy/daughter dance. This year the theme for the dance will be a sock-hop, so come dressed casually.\r\n\r\n<strong>Mother/Son Bash</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.ymca.org/\">Owasso YMCA</a>, 8300 N. Owasso Expressway\r\nThis event is opened to the entire Owasso Community, and is for children up to 5th grade and their parents. Cost is $5 per couple, or $7 for families attending both the Father/Daughter Dance and the Mother/Son Bash. All the proceeds will benefit Owasso\'s Elementary and 6th Grade Odyssey of the Mind teams, as well as the YMCA\'s Strong Kids Campaign.\r\n\r\n<strong>Skatedate</strong>\r\nWhen: Sunday, Feb. 13, starting at 10am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.bokcenter.com/default.asp?bok=227&amp;objId=602\">BOK Center</a>, 200 S. Denver Ave.\r\nBack by popular demand, Skate Date returns in 2011 for an encore at the BOK Center. Skate Date 2010 welcomed over 7,500 skaters and 10,000 visitors to the 17,000-square-foot indoor arena at the BOK Center in Downtown Tulsa. It\'s one the short list of top Valentine\'s Day events here in the Tulsa area and is an easy option for kids, couples and singles alike - oh, and there will be exhibitions by local figure skaters, music and a DJ, photo opps in front of a smirk-worthy green screen, concessions, flower and novelty stands and a giant mirrored disco ball to enjoy while you\'re there, too. New to Skate Date this year is an interactive Kids Zone area, complete with inflatables and  bounce houses sponsored by H&amp;R Block (who, by the way, will be at the event and willing to give your 2009 and 2010 tax returns a free second look). Admission is free; if you opt not to bring your own skates, you can rent a pair for $10. Also available at this year\'s Skate Date will be horse and carriage rides, just outside the BOK Center at the corner of 3rd Street and Denver Avenue - those start at noon and run until 8pm. For more info, visit <a href=\"http://www.bokcenter.com/default.asp?bok=227&amp;objId=602\">BOKCenter.com</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"MCCALL STYLE &amp; BEAUTY by George Eastman House, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/george_eastman_house/3122875541/\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3206/3122875541_11bf6685c2.jpg\" alt=\"MCCALL STYLE &amp; BEAUTY\" width=\"406\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Valentine\'s Day Date Night Ideas in Tulsa</h2>\r\n<strong>Falling in Love Again: An Evening of Shakespeare\'s Valentines</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Feb. 10, 7pm; Friday, Feb. 11, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=178446285519380\">Club 209</a>, 209 N. Boulder Avenue\r\nThe sonnets of William Shakespeare are some of the most beautiful love poems ever written. Watch as the Actors Company of Tulsa presents these sonnets in a night of elegance, love, and fun that is sure to be a night that you won\'t soon forget. The bonus? It\'s all free and open to the public. Ages 21+ only.\r\n\r\n<strong>Love Song</strong>\r\nWhen: Feb. 10-12, 7:30pm; Feb. 13, 2pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsapac.com/calendar.asp?id=1572&amp;thedate=2/5/2011&amp;task=display\">Tulsa Performing Arts Center</a>, 110 E. Second Street\r\nJoin Playhouse Tulsa this Valentine\'s Day and settle in for what\'s sure to be an expert performance of a man named Beane, who is invisible to his career-focused sister and her cynical husband. His life is a shrinking, darkening world - that is, until Molly appears. When the two meet, suddently all the old love songs make sense. Written by John Kolvenbach, Love Song premiered at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company in March 2006 and later opened in London’s West End, garnering a 2007 Olivier Award Nomination for Best New Comedy. Recommended for mature audiences. <a href=\"http://www.tulsapac.com/calendar.asp?id=1572&amp;thedate=2/5/2011&amp;task=display\">Tickets are $25</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine\'s Bingo</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Feb. 10, 1:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsaparks.org/\">Hicks Park</a>, 3443 S. Mingo Road\r\nSeniors can play for prizes, enjoy some sweet treats and meet new friends at this Valentine\'s Day-themed get-together. Bring a snack item to share and the folks at Hicks Park will do the rest. Call (918) 669-6355 to reserve your spot. Free to attend. Ages 55 and older.\r\n\r\n<strong>Wild Hearts Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Friday, Feb. 11\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.okeq.org/\">Dennis R. Neill Equality Center</a>, 621 E. Fourth Street\r\nLooking for a wild-yet-free party this Valentine’s Day weekend? Join Oklahomans for Equality at the annual Wild Hearts Ball. Get a cash bar, raffles, food, and party pics at this shindig - plus, I hear some hot fire fighters are going to be on duty. Party down through 11pm. \r\n\r\n<strong>Sweetheart Run</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12\r\nWhere: Mohawk Park\r\nWhy you should run this race: Because you get to run it with a partner, whether it’s the love of your life or the dude who shares a cubicle with you at work. Plus, all participants are treated to a free pancake breakfast. Beat that. Races are 5K, 10K and 20K -<a href=\"http://www.fleetfeettulsa.com/sweetheart-run\">learn more here</a>, <a href=\"https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=4246\">register here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine’s Day Poker Run</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12\r\nWhere: Lee Elementary, 1920 S. Cincinnati Ave.\r\nPoker races are tons-o-fun. Here’s how they work: For every mile of the race you complete, you get a playing card. Whoever has the best hand at the end of the race gets first pick at a table full of awesome gifts. It’s like game night and workout time got together and made a baby – a sweaty baby, but still. <a href=\"http://www.runnersworldtulsa.com/\">Learn more here</a>, <a href=\"https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=4115\">register here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine\'s Cards</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 10am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsaparks.org/\">WaterWorks Art Studio</a>, 1710 Charles Page Boulevard\r\nStudents will make a one-of-a-kind Valentine\'s Day card for their favorite sweetie and work in a day\'s worth of cutting, folding and pasting at the same time. Cost is $40. For ages 16 and older.\r\n\r\n<strong>Murder Mystery Dinner</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsaairandspacemuseum.com/\">Tulsa Air and Space Museum &amp; Planetarium</a>, 3624 North 74th East Avenue\r\nMystery, intrigue, torrid love affairs and murder - it\'s everything that Valentine\'s Day represents, right? Heh. Join the folks at TASM for this Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, where comedy, mayhem and music will unfold and food and libations will be in plenty supply. Take the evening to solve with your special someone what happened to Amelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan. Cost is $100 per couple, $50 per individual. Attire is 1940s costume or business casual. Ages 21+ only. Reservations are required; call (918) 834-9900, ext. 122 to make yours.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tony Valentine\'s Girls Night Out</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.milliondollarelm.com/\">Osage Event Center</a>, 951 W. 36 Street North\r\nHubba, hubba. A group of guys with abs suited perfectly for the grating of cheese will be in Tulsa Valentine\'s Day weekend. Grab the girls and head to Osage Event Center at the Million Dollar Elm Casino to see \'em. Tickets are $10.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate: Vintage Valentine</strong>\r\nWhen: 7:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.theoklahomaswingsyndicate.org/vintagevalentine/?utm_source=The+Oklahoma+Swing+Syndicate+List&utm_campaign=4c725fa9be-TOSS_February_5&utm_medium=email\">The Home Builder\'s Association of Greater Tulsa</a>, 11545 E. 43rd Street\r\nWant to take your sweetie out somewhere special this Valentine\'s Day, or celebrate the single life in style, and learn something new and hear incredible live music at the same time? Get it all at this event, featuring my friend and acclaimed local vocalist Rebecca Ungerman. If learning to swing dance sounds like a romantic and fun way to start off the evening, arrive at 6:30pm - the band starts at 7:30pm. <a href=\"https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=gDV0Scqpy7ovqZSEI-4kvAlSUWtXp30c5rQBMvYuc0UHQa273IDCGd1kDvS&dispatch=50a222a57771920b6a3d7b606239e4d529b525e0b7e69bf0224adecfb0124e9b61f737ba21b08198d70e9d8c4be72a2b45eb322c89203d65\">Tickets are $10 in advance</a>, $12 at the door. \r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine Party: Olivia Duhon &amp; Grady Nichols</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.okjazz.org/\">Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame</a>, 111 E. First Street\r\nTwo of Tulsa\'s most popular and thrilling musicians come together for the first time to celebrate the Valentine weekend at the Depot. Olivia Duhon is known for her incredible sultry voice and her stunning visual impact (translation: she\'s absolutely gorgeous), while Grady Nichols is the sexiest saxophonist in Oklahoma. Look for fireworks and sparks to fly as these two create their own special Valentine music magic. <a href=\"http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=2762&pid=6962609\">Tickets are $25</a>. \r\n\r\n<strong>Love and Lust</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 12, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=104208986324360\">Living Arts of Tulsa</a>, 307 E. Brady Street\r\nGet ready for a night of long stares, bated breaths and raised libidos as some of Tulsa’s hottest poets make it a Valentine’s to remember. With special performance by Tulsa’s own Mason. Bar opens at 7pm. Cost is $7, or $5 for members.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trio Cavatina</strong>\r\nWhen: Sunday, Feb. 13, 3pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsapac.com/calendar.asp?id=1454&amp;thedate=2/5/2011&amp;task=display\">Tulsa Performing Arts Center</a>, 110 E. Second Street\r\nLittle is sexier than good string music from an outstanding chamber ensemble. Hear the music of Fanny Mendelssohn, Gabriela Ortiz Torres, Augusta Reed Thomas and Felix Mendelssohn as performed by the women of Trio Cavatina with a special someone at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center today. <a href=\"http://www.tulsapac.com/calendar.asp?id=1454&amp;thedate=2/5/2011&amp;task=display\">Tickets are $25</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Jazz Keyboard Concert with the Tulsa Jazz Society</strong>\r\nWhen: Sunday, Feb. 13, 5pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.okjazz.org/\">Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame</a>, 111 E. First Street\r\nTake a trip back to the sexy, swinging jazz age at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame with music by the likes of Donald Ryan, Cheryl Bocanegra, Scott McQuade and Sonny Gray. Guys, this event will be a guaranteed hit with the ladies.\r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine\'s Day Cabaret</strong>\r\nWhen: Sunday, Feb. 13, 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=177145755653414\">Harwelden Mansion</a>, 2210 S. Main Street\r\nEnjoy fantastic food prepared by the fabulous Palace Cafe as you listen to music by Light Opera Oklahoma favorite Andrea Leap and LOOK Festival artistic director Eric Gibson at the piano. Dinner will be seated throughout Harwelden, one of Tulsa\'s most beloved mansions - the breakfast room, the formal dining room, upstairs, on the grand staircase landing - giving you the feel of what it must have been like to dine in the house during its hey day. Tickets are $150 per couple, which includes dinner, wine, dessert, the cabaret performance and parking. Make reservations by calling (918) 583-4267.\r\n\r\n<strong>Grady Nichols & The Valentine Divas</strong>\r\nWhen: Monday, Feb. 14, 6:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.ticketstorm.com/event/gradynicholsthevalentinedivas/brokenarrowperformingartscenter/browkenarrow/6141/\">Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center</a>, 701 S. Main Street in Broken Arrow\r\nGet a star-studded line-up of some of Tulsa\'s most popular vocalists - we\'re talking Grady Nichols, Jenny Labow, Mary Cogan and Starr Fisher here - as they present a powerful, romantic show to celebrate Valentine\'s Day. <a href=\"http://www.ticketstorm.com/event/gradynicholsthevalentinedivas/brokenarrowperformingartscenter/browkenarrow/6141/\">Tickets are $50, or $30 for singles</a>. VIP packages are available. \r\n\r\n<strong>Valentine\'s Day Special Performance: Steve Kramer</strong>\r\nWhen: Monday, Feb. 14, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.loonybincomedy.com/\">The Loony Bin</a>, 6808 S. Memorial Drive\r\nI would say something here about funny Valentines, but that\'d be too easy. So instead, I\'ll just say that if you\'re looking for a way to laugh Valentine\'s Day away, comedian Steve Kramer brings you your chance. Tickets are $10 per person, or get two tickets with a dessert of New York Cheesecake with fresh strawberries and chocolate drizzle and two glasses of Champange for $35.\r\n\r\n<strong>Black Hearts Bash</strong>\r\nWhen: Monday, Feb. 14, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=176486972394125&amp;index=1\">Shenanigan\'s</a>, 31st and Memorial\r\nHate Valentine\'s Day? Then this karaoke event will be right up your alley. Look also for free food and drink specials.  And someone, please, sing Total Eclipse of the Heart for me. Please.\r\n\r\nWhat are YOU doing to celebrate (or bemoan, depending) Valentine\'s Day in Tulsa this year?\r\n\r\nDon\'t see your Valentine\'s Day event on this list? No sweat - we can fix that. <a href=\"mailto:tasha@tashadoestulsa.com\">E-mail me with your event details</a>.','Valentine\'s Day in Tulsa: Make your plans now.','What are YOU doing to celebrate (or bemoan, depending) Valentine\'s Day in Tulsa this year?','inherit','open','open','','5199-revision-27','','','2011-02-10 22:03:37','2011-02-11 03:03:37','',5199,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5199-revision-27/',0,'revision','',0),(7868,1,'2011-04-27 12:32:31','2011-04-27 18:32:31','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/brady-tavern-burger-love/dsc_1854/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6047\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_18541-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Brady Tavern Downtown Tulsa\" title=\"Brady Tavern Downtown Tulsa\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6047\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tulsakids.com/?q=volunteering-kids-confessions-work-home-mom\">As I complained in a TulsaKids Magazine blog post last week</a>, it\'s not always easy to reserve time for taking action to help our neighbors and improve our cities. We\'re all too busy. Something\'s got to give. Too often, that something is our community. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diningoutforlife.com/tulsa\">Dining Out for Life Tulsa</a> is one way giving back is made easy. Plus, it\'s a great excuse to stuff your face to the point that you have to be rolled home.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\nSponsored by <a href=\"http://hopetesting.org/\">H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach Prevention Education, Inc.)</a> and Tulsa restaurants, a portion of the proceeds from meals purchased at participating eateries this Thursday, April 28, goes to making a difference in the lives of thousands of men, women and children throughout our community by paying for local HIV services. You can bring the kids, your co-workers, your buds, your uncle who talks incessently about his stamp collection - anyone who enjoys a good meal is game, really. \r\n\r\nHere\'s what you need to copy into your calendar: \r\n\r\n<strong>Dining Out for Life Tulsa 2011</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, April 28; breakfast, lunch or dinner\r\nWhere: A variety of Tulsa restaurants; see below \r\n\r\nSome of my favorite restaurants are participating in Dining Out for Life, including Elote Cafe, Fassler Hall, KEO, McNellie\'s, Mod\'s Coffee & Crepes, White Lion and Yokozuna. Even a coffee from Joebots will help this worthy cause. <a href=\"http://www.diningoutforlife.com/tulsa/participating\"Here\'s a complete list of restaurants participating in DOfL2011</a>.\r\n\r\nI\'ll be at <a href=\"http://www.bradytavern.com/\"Brady Tavern</a> for dinner to meet and greet with other Dining Out for Lifers, so feel free to stop by, say hello and maybe, if you\'re up for it, have a little drinkie with me. If you want to be sure you have a seat, make a reservation by calling (918) 949-9801. \r\n\r\nIf you\'re not available to stuff your face for Dining Out for Life this year but still want to help however you can, head to <a href=\"http://www.diningoutforlife.com/tulsa/donations\">this contact form</a> so that the folks at H.O.P.E. can get in touch with you about ways you can pitch in. \r\n\r\nSee you soon!','Dining Out For Life Tulsa 2011','Dining Out for Life 2011 is a way to give back and to wage the war against HIV in our community; it\'s also a fine excuse to stuff ourselves silly with great food.','inherit','open','open','','7860-revision-8','','','2011-04-27 12:32:31','2011-04-27 18:32:31','',7860,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/04/7860-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(7869,1,'2011-04-27 12:32:31','2011-04-27 18:32:31','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/brady-tavern-burger-love/dsc_1854/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6047\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_18541-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Brady Tavern Downtown Tulsa\" title=\"Brady Tavern Downtown Tulsa\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6047\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tulsakids.com/?q=volunteering-kids-confessions-work-home-mom\">As I complained in a TulsaKids Magazine blog post last week</a>, it\'s not always easy to reserve time for taking action to help our neighbors and improve our cities. We\'re all too busy. Something\'s got to give. Too often, that something is our community. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diningoutforlife.com/tulsa\">Dining Out for Life Tulsa</a> is one way giving back is made easy. Plus, it\'s a great excuse to stuff your face to the point that you have to be rolled home.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\nSponsored by <a href=\"http://hopetesting.org/\">H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach Prevention Education, Inc.)</a> and Tulsa restaurants, a portion of the proceeds from meals purchased at participating eateries this Thursday, April 28, goes to making a difference in the lives of thousands of men, women and children throughout our community by paying for local HIV services. You can bring the kids, your co-workers, your buds, your uncle who talks incessently about his stamp collection - anyone who enjoys a good meal is game, really. \r\n\r\nHere\'s what you need to copy into your calendar: \r\n\r\n<strong>Dining Out for Life Tulsa 2011</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, April 28; breakfast, lunch or dinner\r\nWhere: A variety of Tulsa restaurants; see below \r\n\r\nSome of my favorite restaurants are participating in Dining Out for Life, including Elote Cafe, Fassler Hall, KEO, McNellie\'s, Mod\'s Coffee & Crepes, White Lion and Yokozuna. Even a coffee from Joebots will help this worthy cause. <a href=\"http://www.diningoutforlife.com/tulsa/participating\"Here\'s a complete list of restaurants participating in DOfL2011</a>.\r\n\r\nI\'ll be at <a href=\"http://www.bradytavern.com/\"Brady Tavern</a> for dinner to meet and greet with other Dining Out for Lifers, so feel free to stop by, say hello and maybe, if you\'re up for it, have a little drinkie with me. If you want to be sure you have a seat, make a reservation by calling (918) 949-9801. \r\n\r\nIf you\'re not available to stuff your face for Dining Out for Life this year but still want to help however you can, head to <a href=\"http://www.diningoutforlife.com/tulsa/donations\">this contact form</a> so that the folks at H.O.P.E. can get in touch with you about ways you can pitch in. \r\n\r\nSee you soon!','Dining Out For Life Tulsa 2011','Dining Out for Life 2011 is a way to give back and to wage the war against HIV in our community; it\'s also a fine excuse to stuff ourselves silly with great food.','inherit','open','open','','7860-revision-9','','','2011-04-27 12:32:31','2011-04-27 18:32:31','',7860,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/04/7860-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(7870,1,'2011-04-27 12:33:29','2011-04-27 18:33:29','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/brady-tavern-burger-love/dsc_1854/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6047\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_18541-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Brady Tavern Downtown Tulsa\" title=\"Brady Tavern Downtown Tulsa\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6047\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tulsakids.com/?q=volunteering-kids-confessions-work-home-mom\">As I complained in a TulsaKids Magazine blog post last week</a>, it\'s not always easy to reserve time for taking action to help our neighbors and improve our cities. We\'re all too busy. Something\'s got to give. Too often, that something is our community. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diningoutforlife.com/tulsa\">Dining Out for Life Tulsa</a> is one way giving back is made easy. Plus, it\'s a great excuse to stuff your face to the point that you have to be rolled home.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\nSponsored by <a href=\"http://hopetesting.org/\">H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach Prevention Education, Inc.)</a> and Tulsa restaurants, a portion of the proceeds from meals purchased at participating eateries this Thursday, April 28, goes to making a difference in the lives of thousands of men, women and children throughout our community by paying for local HIV services. You can bring the kids, your co-workers, your buds, your uncle who talks incessently about his stamp collection - anyone who enjoys a good meal is game, really. \r\n\r\nHere\'s what you need to copy into your calendar: \r\n\r\n<strong>Dining Out for Life Tulsa 2011</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, April 28; breakfast, lunch or dinner\r\nWhere: A variety of Tulsa restaurants; see below \r\n\r\nSome of my favorite restaurants are participating in Dining Out for Life, including Elote Cafe, Fassler Hall, KEO, McNellie\'s, Mod\'s Coffee & Crepes, White Lion and Yokozuna. Even a coffee from Joebots will help this worthy cause. <a href=\"http://www.diningoutforlife.com/tulsa/participating\">Here\'s a complete list of restaurants participating in DOfL2011</a>.\r\n\r\nI\'ll be at <a href=\"http://www.bradytavern.com/\"Brady Tavern</a> for dinner to meet and greet with other Dining Out for Lifers, so feel free to stop by, say hello and maybe, if you\'re up for it, have a little drinkie with me. If you want to be sure you have a seat, make a reservation by calling (918) 949-9801. \r\n\r\nIf you\'re not available to stuff your face for Dining Out for Life this year but still want to help however you can, head to <a href=\"http://www.diningoutforlife.com/tulsa/donations\">this contact form</a> so that the folks at H.O.P.E. can get in touch with you about ways you can pitch in. \r\n\r\nSee you soon!','Dining Out For Life Tulsa 2011','Dining Out for Life 2011 is a way to give back and to wage the war against HIV in our community; it\'s also a fine excuse to stuff ourselves silly with great food.','inherit','open','open','','7860-revision-10','','','2011-04-27 12:33:29','2011-04-27 18:33:29','',7860,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/04/7860-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(7871,1,'2011-04-27 12:33:29','2011-04-27 18:33:29','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/brady-tavern-burger-love/dsc_1854/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6047\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_18541-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Brady Tavern Downtown Tulsa\" title=\"Brady Tavern Downtown Tulsa\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6047\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tulsakids.com/?q=volunteering-kids-confessions-work-home-mom\">As I complained in a TulsaKids Magazine blog post last week</a>, it\'s not always easy to reserve time for taking action to help our neighbors and improve our cities. We\'re all too busy. Something\'s got to give. Too often, that something is our community. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diningoutforlife.com/tulsa\">Dining Out for Life Tulsa</a> is one way giving back is made easy. Plus, it\'s a great excuse to stuff your face to the point that you have to be rolled home.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\nSponsored by <a href=\"http://hopetesting.org/\">H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach Prevention Education, Inc.)</a> and Tulsa restaurants, a portion of the proceeds from meals purchased at participating eateries this Thursday, April 28, goes to making a difference in the lives of thousands of men, women and children throughout our community by paying for local HIV services. You can bring the kids, your co-workers, your buds, your uncle who talks incessently about his stamp collection - anyone who enjoys a good meal is game, really. \r\n\r\nHere\'s what you need to copy into your calendar: \r\n\r\n<strong>Dining Out for Life Tulsa 2011</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, April 28; breakfast, lunch or dinner\r\nWhere: A variety of Tulsa restaurants; see below \r\n\r\nSome of my favorite restaurants are participating in Dining Out for Life, including Elote Cafe, Fassler Hall, KEO, McNellie\'s, Mod\'s Coffee & Crepes, White Lion and Yokozuna. Even a coffee from Joebots will help this worthy cause. <a href=\"http://www.diningoutforlife.com/tulsa/participating\">Here\'s a complete list of restaurants participating in DOfL2011</a>.\r\n\r\nI\'ll be at <a href=\"http://www.bradytavern.com/\"Brady Tavern</a> for dinner to meet and greet with other Dining Out for Lifers, so feel free to stop by, say hello and maybe, if you\'re up for it, have a little drinkie with me. If you want to be sure you have a seat, make a reservation by calling (918) 949-9801. \r\n\r\nIf you\'re not available to stuff your face for Dining Out for Life this year but still want to help however you can, head to <a href=\"http://www.diningoutforlife.com/tulsa/donations\">this contact form</a> so that the folks at H.O.P.E. can get in touch with you about ways you can pitch in. \r\n\r\nSee you soon!','Dining Out For Life Tulsa 2011','Dining Out for Life 2011 is a way to give back and to wage the war against HIV in our community; it\'s also a fine excuse to stuff ourselves silly with great food.','inherit','open','open','','7860-revision-11','','','2011-04-27 12:33:29','2011-04-27 18:33:29','',7860,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/04/7860-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(7872,1,'2011-04-27 12:34:04','2011-04-27 18:34:04','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/brady-tavern-burger-love/dsc_1854/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6047\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_18541-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Brady Tavern Downtown Tulsa\" title=\"Brady Tavern Downtown Tulsa\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6047\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tulsakids.com/?q=volunteering-kids-confessions-work-home-mom\">As I complained in a TulsaKids Magazine blog post last week</a>, it\'s not always easy to reserve time for taking action to help our neighbors and improve our cities. We\'re all too busy. Something\'s got to give. Too often, that something is our community. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diningoutforlife.com/tulsa\">Dining Out for Life Tulsa</a> is one way giving back is made easy. Plus, it\'s a great excuse to stuff your face to the point that you have to be rolled home.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\nSponsored by <a href=\"http://hopetesting.org/\">H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach Prevention Education, Inc.)</a> and Tulsa restaurants, a portion of the proceeds from meals purchased at participating eateries this Thursday, April 28, goes to making a difference in the lives of thousands of men, women and children throughout our community by paying for local HIV services. You can bring the kids, your co-workers, your buds, your uncle who talks incessently about his stamp collection - anyone who enjoys a good meal is game, really. \r\n\r\nHere\'s what you need to copy into your calendar: \r\n\r\n<strong>Dining Out for Life Tulsa 2011</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, April 28; breakfast, lunch or dinner\r\nWhere: A variety of Tulsa restaurants; see below \r\n\r\nSome of my favorite restaurants are participating in Dining Out for Life, including Elote Cafe, Fassler Hall, KEO, McNellie\'s, Mod\'s Coffee & Crepes, White Lion and Yokozuna. Even a coffee from Joebots will help this worthy cause. <a href=\"http://www.diningoutforlife.com/tulsa/participating\">Here\'s a complete list of restaurants participating in DOfL2011</a>.\r\n\r\nI\'ll be at <a href=\"http://www.bradytavern.com\">Brady Tavern</a> for dinner to meet and greet with other Dining Out for Lifers, so feel free to stop by, say hello and maybe, if you\'re up for it, have a little drinkie with me. If you want to be sure you have a seat, make a reservation by calling (918) 949-9801. \r\n\r\nIf you\'re not available to stuff your face for Dining Out for Life this year but still want to help however you can, head to <a href=\"http://www.diningoutforlife.com/tulsa/donations\">this contact form</a> so that the folks at H.O.P.E. can get in touch with you about ways you can pitch in. \r\n\r\nSee you soon!','Dining Out For Life Tulsa 2011','Dining Out for Life 2011 is a way to give back and to wage the war against HIV in our community; it\'s also a fine excuse to stuff ourselves silly with great food.','inherit','open','open','','7860-revision-12','','','2011-04-27 12:34:04','2011-04-27 18:34:04','',7860,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/04/7860-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(7098,1,'2011-03-16 16:56:58','2011-03-16 22:56:58','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-2128\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/ncaa-tournament-things-to-do-in-tulsa-parking-restaurants/bokcenter/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2128\" title=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/BOKCenter-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/news/news/local/tulsa-police-ready-ncaa-tournament/nzh9/\">Between 70,000-100,000 visitors are headed for downtown Tulsa this weekend for the second and third rounds of the NCAA Tournament at the BOK Center</a>.\r\n\r\nTranslation? We\'ve got company! Like any good hostess would do, I put together this resource of things to do, places to see, stuff to eat and parties to hit for our weekend visitors to Tulsa. I wanted to offer hacks for parking and getting around, too. The goal is to squeeze every last drop of awesomeness and fun out of a short trip to our city.\r\n\r\nHere are the goods. Tulsans, feel free to add to these in the comments.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n<strong>In case you don\'t yet have tickets to the NCAA Tournament</strong>. Tickets are $237 each and provide a reserved seat for six games played in three sessions. Each ticket is an all-session ticket. Single-session tickets hit the box office this morning at $79 each. This event is an expected sell-out, so if you don\'t have tickets and want to go to the tournament, get \'em now.\r\n\r\n<strong>Free NCAA practice rounds</strong>. Don\'t have the skrill or the schedule to make the games this weekend? Check out the free practice rounds that get started at the BOK Center Thursday at noon. Find free parking in the Civic Center Parkade, just southwest of the BOK Center. \r\n\r\n<strong>That Giant Tent Across the Street: Downtown Basketball Bash</strong>. Don\'t have tickets to the game, or just looking for something to do between match-ups? Check out the 14,000-square-foot Downtown Basketball Bash tent just across the street from the BOK Center. Inside will be eight 70-inch HD TVs, beer from McNellie\'s and food from Mazzio\'s and Rib Crib. Live music starts every day at 6pm with acts like Travis Kidd, the Red Dirt Rangers, Dante and Hawks and Brandon Clark. Hours at the tent are Friday, 10am-2am; Saturday, 4pm-2am; Sunday, 11am-4pm. \r\n\r\n<strong>Road closures and downtown parking map</strong>. Expect road closures both in the Blue Dome and Arena Districts Thursday, thanks to the overlap of the NCAA events and Tulsa\'s epic St. Patrick\'s Day celebrations. <a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/media/156031/downtownstpatrickday2011.pdf\">Get a map of the St. Patrick\'s Day road closures in downtown Tulsa here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Color-coded shuttle buses.</strong> A system of color-coded, district-specific buses will be circulating through downtown, Brookside and Cherry Street over the course of the tournament weekend. <a href=\"http://ww3.tulsachamber.com/upload/file/TSC/NCAA%20Fan%20Shuttle%20Map2.pdf\">Here\'s a map for which shuttle to catch and where</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>St. Patrick\'s Day parties and stuff to do</strong>. Tulsans love St. Patrick\'s Day, and we totally blow it out of proportion each and every year both in our Blue Dome District downtown as well as on historic Cherry Street, which is about two miles south of the zaniness downtown. Since we\'d love to party with you, here\'s <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-stuff-to-do-in-tulsa-grown-ups-edition/\">a list of Tulsa\'s biggest St. Patrick\'s Day shindigs</a>. For those of you who brought your kiddos along for the trip, <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-in-tulsa-kids-edition/\">here are some kid-friendly ways to celebrate St. Pat\'s in Tulsa</a>. And if you\'re just looking for a <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/where-to-eat-and-drink-in-tulsa-this-st-patricks-day-parking-tipsy-tow/\">restaurants and bars offering St. Patrick\'s Day-inspired food and drink, there\'s a TDT list for that, too</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Things to do in Tulsa this weekend</strong>. Every Friday morning at 5 a.m. a post appears here at TashaDoesTulsa.com detailing everything that\'s worth doing around Tulsa between then and when the alarm goes off on Monday morning, and this weekend will certainly be no different. Hear and see snippets of what\'s usually a batch of several dozen events on Friday morning starting at 6:10 (and through 8:10 on the 10s and 40s) on the <a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/s/krmgmorningnews/\">KRMG Morning News with Joe Kelley</a>, as well as on <a href=\"http://www.fox23.com/content/daybreak/default.aspx\">FOX 23 Daybreak</a> at about 8:30am.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</strong>. For a guide to every kind of sports lover-worthy food we have here in Tulsa, from pizza and BBQ to burgers and food with a spicy kick, check out <a href=\"http://www.tulsafoodguy.com/blog/\">the Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</a>. The guy is funny and the tips are solid.\r\n\r\n<strong>Info on Tulsa restaurants and free and family-friendly things to do</strong>. Check out these resources:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/restaurants/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Tulsa Restaurants</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/kids-and-families/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Kiddo and Family-Friendly Things To Do</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/free-stuff-to-do/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Free Things To Do in Tulsa</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/attractions/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Attractions</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/\">My very prolific pals over at Tulsa Food</a> (where you  can find reviews of the best Tulsa restaurants by region)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.thislandpress.com/\">Oklahoma stories at This Land Press</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nTulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','NCAA Tournament visitors! Here are some tips for things to see and do in Tulsa. Plus, parking and transportation hacks.','Tulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','inherit','open','open','','6777-revision-25','','','2011-03-16 16:56:58','2011-03-16 22:56:58','',6777,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/6777-revision-25/',0,'revision','',0),(7933,1,'2011-05-03 08:10:29','2011-05-03 14:10:29','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3525\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1639-3/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3525\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1639.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMy husband and I celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary last month. In a world where something like half of all marriages end in divorce, we feel lucky to have made it this far.\r\n\r\nWe\'ve certainly had our share of ups and downs - maybe even more than our share, especially early in our marriage. But, we have a secret that, through the years, has kept things exciting. And spicy.\r\n\r\nAnd, yeah, sometimes fattening. I\'m talking about the art and romance that is the lunch date.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!--more-->\r\n[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\nThere\'s just something about taking a break from the worries of the work day and ditching your co-workers to meet your spouse for lunch instead. It feels like something someone would do early on in a love affair, to not be able to make it the whole day without seeing the object of one\'s affections.\r\n\r\nThe key to this is to not do it very often. It has to feel special and out-of-the-ordinary to work its magic. And where you meet doesn\'t really matter. Unlike the case with a dinner date, there\'s no pressure to pick the swankiest joint in town.\r\n\r\nIn fact, last time my husband and I met for a lunch date, it was at Junkyard Dawg. And we shared a hot dog and a dog bowl of chili and a root beer and stared into each other\'s eyes.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/08/junkyard-dawg-candid-camera/\">And took some most unflattering photos of each other mid-bite</a>. But don\'t worry. You don\'t have to be like us.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3525\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1639-3/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3525\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1639.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\nGood news! We had another lunch date this week. This time we opted for a few seats at the bar at <a href=\"http://www.ikeschilius.com/\">Ike\'s Chili</a>, at 5941 E. Admiral Place.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3526\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1652-4/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3526\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1652.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI have a confession to make: Before our lunch date last week, I\'d never eaten at Ike\'s. I know! Bad Okie, bad. Because I really have no excuse for being a native Tulsan and not having eaten at what the folks at Ike\'s claims is the oldest restaurant in the entire state, the home of a 112-year chili recipe.\r\n\r\nI\'m gonna go ahead and blame my parents for this one. Sometimes it\'s just easier that way.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3531\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1668/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3531\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1668-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe chili at Ike\'s - which I\'d judge as a well-balanced, approachable variety that can be appreciated by novices and chili experts alike, and by folks who were raised on just about any of America\'s regional versions of the stuff - is served in various ways. For instance, you can order it on a Frito pie ($5.49 for the small version that comes with the special, or $6.89 for a large), as above.\r\n\r\nOr, you can order a burger and smother it with chili, like so:\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3534\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1677-3/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3534\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1677-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThis here is the most popular burger at Ike\'s: the humbly named Chili Cheese Burger.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3535\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1680-2/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3535\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1680-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIt\'s $7.99 worth of beef topped with, well, more beef. And, as its name describes, cheese. And it\'s served with a huge side of seasoned waffle fries.\r\n\r\nAnd it\'s worth every penny, especially since all chili, Ike\'s included, only gets better after a night in the fridge. And you\'ll definitely need to take some of this sucker home with you. I think that if you try to eat it all in one sitting you might slip into a chili coma on the way back to the office.\r\n\r\nWhich would probably make your boss pretty mad.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3535\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1680-2/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3535\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1680-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nChili at Ike\'s also comes on spaghetti, three-way, fries, coneys, tamales and in pint- and quart-sized to-go cups. In other words, if it\'s on the menu, you can order it doused in Ike\'s signature combo of tomatoes, beef and spices.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3529\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1662-2/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3529\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1662-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nYou weirdos who don\'t like chili have options at Ike\'s, too. For instance, see the above - the Ike\'s Burger ($5.99), complete with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions and mayo or mustard.\r\n\r\nOr, you can order your burger with jalapenos and bacon ($6.99) or with Head Country BBQ sauce ($5.99). Either way, you\'ll have a true, Okie-fied meal on your hands. Or, you can opt for a chicken tenders basket ($7.29) or a hot dog ($2.09). Ain\'t no shame in any of it.\r\n\r\nMy apologies to my vegetarian readers, though. You might just be out of luck this time. That is, unless you\'re just looking for some dessert.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3536\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1684/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3536\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1684-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIke\'s offers a variety of cobblers for dessert each day. On the chalkboard the day we visited were peach, cherry and blackberry, each $3.25.\r\n\r\nAfter we saw some pass us on the way to another table we were tempted to order one of each kind, but after an Ike\'s Burger, a Chili Cheese Burger and a Frito Pie, that would have been just unreasonable. Crazy. Plain ol\' inadvisable.\r\n\r\nBut that doesn\'t change that we seriously considered doing it anyway.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3537\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1688/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3537\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1688-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn the end, we opted for the blackberry. And we added a scoop of vanilla ice cream to really party things up. All told, we spent $4 on our little down-home, date day treat.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3538\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1689/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3538\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1689-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI think I ate more than my half. Don\'t tell my husband. He\'s the kind who exacts revenge for such things.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3538\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1689/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3538\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1689-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nOne of the cool things about Ike\'s is that it\'s a laid-back, greasy-spoon sort of place. You practically expect to see familiar faces there.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3532\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1675-2/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3532\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1675-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nWait - no, seriously. That guy really does look familiar.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3533\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1676-2/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3533\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1676-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThat\'s because it\'s Chris Trail, the guy who, in addition to heading up a family business and guarding a secret chili recipe that\'s been in Tulsa since 1908, <a href=\"http://www.tulsacouncil.org/councilors/district-5.aspx\">is the city councilor for District 5 here in the city of Tulsa</a>.\r\n\r\nSo if you live in District 5 and you wanna give Chris a piece of your mind about this, that or the other, you don\'t have to call or e-mail him, You can just go to Ike\'s. That way you can state your case and eat some chili at the same time.\r\n\r\nBonus!\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3527\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1658-3/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3527\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1658-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThere\'s a different special every day the doors are open at Ike\'s, which makes life easy for budget-conscious people (like those who blog for a living). In fact, even without the specials it\'s tough to spend more than $10 on a meal at Ike\'s. You\'d have to do something crazy to get that kind of job done - something like ordering a 32-ounce cup of chili straight up.\r\n\r\nRead: This is <em>not</em> a dare. In other words, this is my please-don\'t-send-me-your-hospital-bills plea.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3540\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1702-2/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3540\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1702-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThere\'s quite a history behind what goes on day in and day out at Ike\'s Chili. <a href=\"http://ikeschilius.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=57&amp;Itemid=63\">Get the essentials of the story from the Queen of Good Things herself, Martha Stewart</a>. Be sure to check out <a href=\"&lt;object width=&quot;500&quot; height=&quot;400&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/DWNrfkMLncI?fs=1&amp;amp;hl=en_US&amp;amp;color1=0x234900&amp;amp;color2=0x4e9e00&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/DWNrfkMLncI?fs=1&amp;amp;hl=en_US&amp;amp;color1=0x234900&amp;amp;color2=0x4e9e00&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot; width=&quot;500&quot; height=&quot;400&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;\">this video from Discover Oklahoma</a>, too.\r\n\r\nOr, you can stop by for a live version from the staff at Ike\'s. Everyone there is proud of their story, and especially if you can find a few seats at the bar during lunch time like my husband and I did last week, you don\'t have to ask very loud to get the scoop.\r\n\r\nThat is, if you can stop eating long enough to ask.\r\n\r\n<strong>Ike\'s Chili</strong>\r\nWhere: 5941 E. Admiral Place (just south of I-244, just west of Sheridan)\r\nWhen: Monday-Friday, 10am-7pm; Saturday, 10am-3pm\r\nCall: (918) 835-3304\r\nWeb: <a href=\"http://www.ikeschilius.com/\">IkesChiliUS.com</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/58/630690/restaurant/North-Tulsa/Ikes-Chili-Tulsa\"><img style=\"border: none; width: 130px; height: 36px;\" src=\"http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/link/630690/minilink.gif\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili on Urbanspoon\" /></a>','Ike\'s Chili','Ike\'s Chili claims to be the oldest restaurant in the state of Oklahoma, and it\'s home to a 112-year-old chili recipe. And history tastes delicious, y\'all.','inherit','open','open','','3541-revision-10','','','2011-05-03 08:10:29','2011-05-03 14:10:29','',3541,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/05/3541-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(9735,1,'2011-12-03 09:24:22','2011-12-03 15:24:22','','Philbrook Festival of Trees Tulsa','','inherit','open','open','','philbrookfestivaloftrees','','','2011-12-03 09:24:22','2011-12-03 15:24:22','',9734,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/philbrookfestivaloftrees.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(9742,1,'2011-12-03 09:34:55','2011-12-03 15:34:55','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/12/around-town-philbrook-festival-of-trees/philbrookfestivaloftrees/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9735\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9735\" title=\"Philbrook Festival of Trees Tulsa\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/philbrookfestivaloftrees-500x666.jpg\" alt=\"Philbrook Festival of Trees Tulsa\" width=\"500\" height=\"666\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<strong>Adorable little guy, isn\'t he?</strong> I saw him nestled in beautifully decorated tree at the 27th-annual <strong>Philbrook Festival of Trees</strong>, a showcase of work by local artists and a display of gingerbread houses crafted by Tulsa kids. Weekly Garden Glow evenings in the garden and photos with Santa Claus bring even more fun to an event that has become a Tulsa tradition. <a href=\"http://www.philbrook.org/support/events/2010_festival_of_trees.cfm\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more about the Philbrook Festival of Trees here</a>, and get even more <a href=\"http://dowhat.thislandpress.com/event_tags/holiday/\" target=\"_blank\">ideas for holiday-season fun in Tulsa at DO WHAT</a>.\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>','Around Town: Philbrook Festival of Trees','The Philbrook Festival of Trees offers work by local artists, a showcase of gingerbread houses created by local kids, Garden Glow evenings and visits with Santa Claus.','inherit','open','open','','9734-revision-5','','','2011-12-03 09:34:55','2011-12-03 15:34:55','',9734,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/12/9734-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(8929,1,'2011-07-11 07:23:26','2011-07-11 13:23:26','','Kite Flying Tulsa Oklahoma','','inherit','open','open','','dsc_0121-2','','','2011-07-11 07:23:26','2011-07-11 13:23:26','',0,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC_0121.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8378,1,'2011-06-03 09:39:45','2011-06-03 15:39:45','','Route 66 Tulsa Oklahoma','','inherit','open','open','','route66','','','2011-06-03 09:39:45','2011-06-03 15:39:45','',0,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/ROute66.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8426,1,'2011-06-09 22:42:32','2011-06-10 04:42:32','','Tulsa Time Tulsa International Airport Tulsa Oklahoma','','inherit','open','open','','img_1081','','','2011-06-09 22:42:32','2011-06-10 04:42:32','',0,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_1081.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(8946,1,'2011-07-06 21:15:44','2011-07-07 03:15:44','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=8712\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8712\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC_0150-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Oklahoma Sign at Caz&#039;s Chowhouse Tulsa Oklahoma\" title=\"Oklahoma Sign at Caz&#039;s Chowhouse Tulsa Oklahoma\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8712\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLooking for ways to stay busy in Tulsa today? Check out the list of local events and activities and parties below.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n[gigpress_shows scope=today group_artists=no]\r\n\r\nDon\'t see your favorite event on today\'s listing? We can fix that. <a href=\"mailto:tasha@tashadoestulsa.com\">Shoot me an e-mail</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Don\'t miss a single update on Tulsa\'s top events.</strong> Sign up for <a href=\"http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=TashaDoesTulsa&amp;loc=en_US\">the TDT daily e-mail</a> or <a href=\"feed://feeds.feedburner.com/TashaDoesTulsa\">subscribe</a>.','Things To Do In Tulsa Today','','inherit','open','open','','7294-revision-131','','','2011-07-06 21:15:44','2011-07-07 03:15:44','',7294,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/07/7294-revision-131/',0,'revision','',0),(8934,1,'2011-07-08 07:26:50','2011-07-08 13:26:50','<img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC_0151.jpg\" width=\"500\"/>\r\n\r\nSome exciting things have been going on here in this little corner of the Interwebs, and I have some news. I\'m eager and excited to finally share it with you. \r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\nYou might have caught wind of what this is all about from <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/tashadoestulsa/posts/247577915258109\">my little leak on Facebook</a>, or maybe you already snagged the full details at <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/07/tulsa-blogger-meetup-open-mic-edition-2/\">the most recent Blogger Meetup</a>, but in case you missed it, here\'s the deal: \r\n\r\nIn April I signed on as associate editor with <a href=\"http://www.thislandpress.com/\">This Land Press</a>, where the mission is to explore the nooks and crannies of life in middle America through courageous, compelling stories, told in the most suitable medium - whether that means web, print, audio, video, or a combination of the four. \r\n\r\n\"Wait,\" you\'re thinking. \"That\'s it? So you got a day job. In case you missed the memo, most of us have them. What\'s the big damn deal?\"\r\n\r\nIt\'s this: I was brought on by the folks at This Land to help design and edit a big, bright, shiny, new, bad-freaking-ass culture and events calendar. We\'ll be covering Tulsa events like never before, like no one else in town. You\'ll be blown away. And also really, really busy, because I have a lot of ideas for ways you all can do Tulsa over the next couple of months. We\'re calling it Do What?, and at the end of this month you can find it <a href=\"http://www.thislandpress.com/\">on the front page of ThisLandPress.com</a>.\r\n\r\nPlus, I\'ll be working on a column called <i><a href=\"http://thislandpress.com/read/?cat=done-that\">Done That</a></i>, a place where I\'ll write about stuff that goes on here in our boomtown river city in a narrative style, beyond the typical who-what-when-and-where of your run-of-the-mill community calendar. I think you\'ll dig. \r\n\r\nWhat this means for TashaDoesTulsa.com: <b>This site will return to its roots as a blog not just for, but by the community</b>. It will be a place where you as bloggers, as writers, as photographers, as videographers, as audiophiles can submit your work for publication, for the opportunity to be exposed to a large, local and fiercely loyal audience. And no, you won\'t have to work for free. This ain\'t HuffPo. All accepted submissions will be paid. \r\n\r\nIt will also be a portal to submit work to This Land Press, where they have already attracted the attention of <em>Harper\'s Magazine</em>, <em>The Daily Beast</em>, <em>NBC\'s Today Show</em>, <em>TIME</em>, <em>Al Jazeera</em>, <em>Columbia Journalism Review</em> (which called This Land \"The New Yorker with balls\") and more. \r\n\r\nAnd that\'s just been in the year since they started printing. Late last week we launched <a href=\"http://thislandpress.com/\">our new website</a>, which delivers a true multimedia, <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_media\">new media</a>, Oklahoma-centric experience. \r\n\r\nIn other words, we want your words. And we\'re ready to share them with our fellow Tulsans, with Oklahomans and more. \r\n\r\nMore news: You can continue to tune in on Friday mornings to <a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/\">the KRMG Morning News with Joe Kelley</a> for my Friday updates on local weekend entertainment. \r\n\r\nYet more news: <b>With the help of This Land Press, TashaDoesTulsa.com is hosting this year\'s Oklahoma Blog Awards</b>. We\'re still working on the details, but you\'ll hear how we\'ll kick off the nominations very soon. \r\n\r\nI\'m so excited about the changes to TashaDoesTulsa.com, my work with This Land Press, what it means for how I can serve Tulsa and how I can learn more about and interact with all of you, my readers who have filled their calendars and charted their gastronomic adventures and procrastinated at the office by following this blog since that first post in March 2007. None of this would be possible without you or my advertisers, each of them locally owned businesses that have supported this website with the money they earned by bringing their ideas into reality and choosing to take that chance right here in Tulsa. My humble and profuse thanks to all of you.\r\n\r\nNow, let\'s get to work. \r\n\r\n<b>Got an Okie-relevant story and want to submit a pitch to This Land?</b> <a href=\"http://thislandpress.com/submissions/\">Send your article idea, video, audio and poetry here</a>. \r\n\r\n<b>Want to submit a pitch to TashaDoesTulsa.com?</b> <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/contact/\">Contact me here</a> or <a href=\"mailto:tasha@tashadoestulsa.com\">shoot me an e-mail</a>.\r\n\r\n<b>Want to learn more about This Land?</b> Check out some of our latest work: \r\n<a href=\"http://thislandpress.com/06/27/2011/mother-orpha/\">Mother Orpha </a> (my big hello in the print edition of This Land);\r\n<a href=\"http://thislandpress.com/06/26/2011/gluedobbing-it-2/\">Gluedobbing It</a> (the piece produced by Abby Wendle which aired earlier this week here in Tulsa on KWGS);\r\n<a href=\"http://thislandpress.com/06/21/2011/indian-elvis/\">Indian Elvis</a>, a short-form documentary by the This Land video team, Sterlin Harjo and Matt Leach\r\n<a href=\"http://thislandpress.com/about/\">Learn more about what This Land is all about, the staff and how to subscribe here</a>\r\n\r\nThat\'s all I\'ve got. I look forward to hearing from you all.','The Big News: This Land Press and TashaDoesTulsa.com','Some exciting things have been going on here in this little Tulsa-centric corner of the Interwebs, and I have some news that I\'m eager and excited to share with you.','inherit','open','open','','8733-revision-6','','','2011-07-08 07:26:50','2011-07-08 13:26:50','',8733,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/07/8733-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(9259,1,'2011-10-07 07:14:40','2011-10-07 13:14:40','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=9254\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9254\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9254\" title=\"Do What\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Picture-4-500x294.png\" alt=\"Things To Do In Tulsa Do What This Land Press Oklahoma\" width=\"500\" height=\"294\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIT\'S HERE! <a href=\"http://dowhat.thislandpress.com/\">The new one-stop shop for the best things to do in Tulsa is now live</a>.\r\n\r\nAs a project of <a href=\"http://www.thislandpress.com/\">This Land Press</a> and me, DO WHAT? is a brand-new, robust resource tailored to Tulsa\'s movers and shakers looking for the most exciting ways to spend their nights and weekends. I\'m so excited to show you around.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://dowhat.thislandpress.com/community/\">Look in the COMMUNITY section</a> if you want to learn where to go to stuff yourself with fair and festival food, where to find the swankiest charity events, to get the scoop on the latest museum and Book Smart Tulsa events and when to catch the next match-up starring one of Tulsa\'s sports teams.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://dowhat.thislandpress.com/art-theatre/\">See the ART &amp; THEATRE category</a> for what to expect when the curtains go up on Tulsa\'s stages, as well as what\'s hanging in Tulsa\'s hottest galleries.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://dowhat.thislandpress.com/music/\">The MUSIC category</a> is guaranteed to be the newest haunt of Tulsans looking forbuzzworthy concerts, plus anyone who\'d like a little live music to go with tonight\'s dinner. There\'s a spot for opera lovers, too, and anyone who swoons at the first note of a piece by Bach or Mozart.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://dowhat.thislandpress.com/cinema/\">Filed in CINEMA are events centered on film</a>. Whether you\'re in the mood for a sobering documentary or a late-night cult classic, you\'ll find it featured on Do What.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to optimizing the fun-to-cost ratio for minimal impact on Tulsans\' pocketbooks, we\'re all about easy access to the need-to-know info. That\'s why <a href=\"http://dowhat.thislandpress.com/event_category/free-stuff-to-do/\">Tulsa\'s FREE EVENTS get their very own spot on this site</a>.\r\n\r\nTo Tulsa\'s singles and the coupled alike, we say: Rejoice! DO WHAT? features a category that serves up the who, what and where of <a href=\"http://dowhat.thislandpress.com/event_category/date-night/\">all things worthy of that next big DATE NIGHT</a>. Find ideas for everything from a romantic evening on the town to a one-of-a-kind outing which that special someone won\'t soon forget.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://dowhat.thislandpress.com/event_category/food-drink/\">FOOD &amp; DRINK is where the juicy details</a> on Tulsa\'s cooking competitions, wine and beer festivals and farmers\' markets can be mined by Okie epicureans. It\'s sure to be a popular section here on Do What.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://dowhat.thislandpress.com/chance/\">Need some inspiration? Check out CHANCE</a>. Hit the big, pretty Randomize button to wander randomly through the vast Do What database of things to do around town, stopping only when the perfect entertainment option finds you.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://dowhat.thislandpress.com/do-what-search/\">DO WHAT? SEARCH</a> can also help to match the best entertainment option with your desired variety of fun.\r\n\r\nI\'ve made a habit of keeping my finger on the pulse of Tulsa\'s entertainment scene since 2007, and it\'s that expertise that decides which <a href=\"http://dowhat.thislandpress.com/editors-picks/\">events get the spotlight in EDITOR\'S PICKS</a>. Head to one of these events and you\'re guaranteed to have the best stories back at the water cooler tomorrow morning.\r\n\r\nHosting an event? <a href=\"http://dowhat.thislandpress.com/do-what-submit/\">Check out the handy-dandy SUBMIT YOUR EVENT option</a>, available right from the front page of Do What. Simply fill out the form and attach any photos or press releases you\'ve prepared to publicize your event.\r\n\r\nIf you like the idea of putting your event, venue or group in front of the pretty peepers of Tulsa\'s most influential readers, <a href=\"http://thislandpress.com/new-media-advertising/\">check out your ADVERTISING options on DO WHAT</a>.\r\n\r\nThanks for stopping by to check out DO WHAT. If you like it, feel free to spread the word. As always, if you have any questions or comments, <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/contact\">feel free to contact me</a>. She\'d love to hear from you.\r\n\r\nThanks for bearing with me this summer as I set to work on this project. I have the best, the sexiest, the best-smelling readers on the planet, and I\'m so glad you\'re here. Now: <a href=\"http://dowhat.thislandpress.com/\">Plan that weekend</a>!','Go See DO WHAT','It\'s here! The new one-stop shop for the best things to do and events in Tulsa is now live.','inherit','open','open','','9252-revision-6','','','2011-10-07 07:14:40','2011-10-07 13:14:40','',9252,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/10/9252-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(7089,1,'2011-03-16 16:56:58','2011-03-16 22:56:58','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-2128\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/ncaa-tournament-things-to-do-in-tulsa-parking-restaurants/bokcenter/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2128\" title=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/BOKCenter-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/news/news/local/tulsa-police-ready-ncaa-tournament/nzh9/\">Between 70,000-100,000 visitors are headed for downtown Tulsa this weekend for the second and third rounds of the NCAA Tournament at the BOK Center</a>.\r\n\r\nTranslation? We\'ve got company! Like any good hostess would do, I put together this resource of things to do, places to see, stuff to eat and parties to hit for our weekend visitors to Tulsa. I wanted to offer hacks for parking and getting around, too. The goal is to squeeze every last drop of awesomeness and fun out of a short trip to our city.\r\n\r\nHere are the goods. Tulsans, feel free to add to these in the comments.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n<strong>In case you don\'t yet have tickets to the NCAA Tournament</strong>. Tickets are $237 each and provide a reserved seat for six games played in three sessions. Each ticket is an all-session ticket. Single-session tickets hit the box office this morning at $79 each. This event is an expected sell-out, so if you don\'t have tickets and want to go to the tournament, get \'em now.\r\n\r\n<strong>Free NCAA practice rounds</strong>. Don\'t have the skrill or the schedule to make the games this weekend? Check out the free practice rounds that get started at the BOK Center Thursday at noon. Find free parking in the Civic Center Parkade, just southwest of the BOK Center. \r\n\r\n<strong>That Giant Tent Across the Street: Downtown Basketball Bash</strong>. Don\'t have tickets to the game, or just looking for something to do between match-ups? Check out the 14,000-square-foot Downtown Basketball Bash tent just across the street from the BOK Center. Inside will be eight 70-inch HD TVs, beer from McNellie\'s and food from Mazzio\'s and Rib Crib. Live music starts every day at 6pm with acts like Travis Kidd, the Red Dirt Rangers, Dante and Hawks and Brandon Clark. Hours at the tent are Friday, 10am-2am; Saturday, 4pm-2am; Sunday, 11am-4pm. \r\n\r\n<strong>Road closures and downtown parking map</strong>. Expect road closures both in the Blue Dome and Arena Districts Thursday, thanks to the overlap of the NCAA events and Tulsa\'s epic St. Patrick\'s Day celebrations. <a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/media/156031/downtownstpatrickday2011.pdf\">Get a map of the St. Patrick\'s Day road closures in downtown Tulsa here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Color-coded shuttle buses.</strong> A system of color-coded, district-specific buses will be circulating through downtown, Brookside and Cherry Street over the course of the tournament weekend. <a href=\"http://ww3.tulsachamber.com/upload/file/TSC/NCAA%20Fan%20Shuttle%20Map2.pdf\">Here\'s a map for which shuttle to catch and where</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>St. Patrick\'s Day parties and stuff to do</strong>. Tulsans love St. Patrick\'s Day, and we totally blow it out of proportion each and every year both in our Blue Dome District downtown as well as on historic Cherry Street, which is about two miles south of the zaniness downtown. Since we\'d love to party with you, here\'s <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-stuff-to-do-in-tulsa-grown-ups-edition/\">a list of Tulsa\'s biggest St. Patrick\'s Day shindigs</a>. For those of you who brought your kiddos along for the trip, <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-in-tulsa-kids-edition/\">here are some kid-friendly ways to celebrate St. Pat\'s in Tulsa</a>. And if you\'re just looking for a <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/where-to-eat-and-drink-in-tulsa-this-st-patricks-day-parking-tipsy-tow/\">restaurants and bars offering St. Patrick\'s Day-inspired food and drink, there\'s a TDT list for that, too</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Things to do in Tulsa this weekend</strong>. Every Friday morning at 5 a.m. a post appears here at TashaDoesTulsa.com detailing everything that\'s worth doing around Tulsa between then and when the alarm goes off on Monday morning, and this weekend will certainly be no different. Hear and see snippets of what\'s usually a batch of several dozen events on Friday morning starting at 6:10 (and through 8:10 on the 10s and 40s) on the <a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/s/krmgmorningnews/\">KRMG Morning News with Joe Kelley</a>, as well as on <a href=\"http://www.fox23.com/content/daybreak/default.aspx\">FOX 23 Daybreak</a> at about 8:30am.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</strong>. For a guide to every kind of sports lover-worthy food we have here in Tulsa, from pizza and BBQ to burgers and food with a spicy kick, check out <a href=\"http://www.tulsafoodguy.com/blog/\">the Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</a>. The guy is funny and the tips are solid.\r\n\r\n<strong>Info on Tulsa restaurants and free and family-friendly things to do</strong>. Check out these resources:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/restaurants/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Tulsa Restaurants</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/kids-and-families/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Kiddo and Family-Friendly Things To Do</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/free-stuff-to-do/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Free Things To Do in Tulsa</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/attractions/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Attractions</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/\">My very prolific pals over at Tulsa Food</a> (where you  can find reviews of the best Tulsa restaurants by region)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.thislandpress.com/\">Oklahoma stories at This Land Press</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nTulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','NCAA Tournament visitors! Here are some tips for things to see and do in Tulsa. Plus, parking and transportation hacks.','Tulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','inherit','open','open','','6777-revision-24','','','2011-03-16 16:56:58','2011-03-16 22:56:58','',6777,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/6777-revision-24/',0,'revision','',0),(7088,1,'2011-03-16 16:56:17','2011-03-16 22:56:17','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-2128\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/ncaa-tournament-things-to-do-in-tulsa-parking-restaurants/bokcenter/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2128\" title=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/BOKCenter-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/news/news/local/tulsa-police-ready-ncaa-tournament/nzh9/\">Between 70,000-100,000 visitors are headed for downtown Tulsa this weekend for the second and third rounds of the NCAA Tournament at the BOK Center</a>.\r\n\r\nTranslation? We\'ve got company! Like any good hostess would do, I put together this resource of things to do, places to see, stuff to eat and parties to hit for our weekend visitors to Tulsa. I wanted to offer hacks for parking and getting around, too. The goal is to squeeze every last drop of awesomeness and fun out of a short trip to our city.\r\n\r\nHere are the goods. Tulsans, feel free to add to these in the comments.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n<strong>In case you don\'t yet have tickets to the NCAA Tournament</strong>. Tickets are $237 each and provide a reserved seat for six games played in three sessions. Each ticket is an all-session ticket. Single-session tickets hit the box office this morning at $79 each. This event is an expected sell-out, so if you don\'t have tickets and want to go to the tournament, get \'em now.\r\n\r\n<strong>Free NCAA practice rounds</strong>. Don\'t have the skrill or the schedule to make the games this weekend? Check out the free practice rounds that get started at the BOK Center Thursday at noon. Find free parking in the Civic Center Parkade, just southwest of the BOK Center. \r\n\r\n<strong>That Giant Tent Across the Street: Downtown Basketball Bash</strong>. Don\'t have tickets to the game, or just looking for something to do between match-ups? Check out the 14,000-square-foot Downtown Basketball Bash tent just across the street from the BOK Center. Inside will be eight 70-inch HD TVs, beer from McNellie\'s and food from Mazzio\'s and Rib Crib. Live music starts every day at 6pm with acts like Travis Kidd, the Red Dirt Rangers, Dante and Hawks and Brandon Clark. Hours at the tent are Friday, 10am-2am; Saturday, 4pm-2am; Sunday, 11am-4pm. \r\n\r\n<strong>Road closures and downtown parking map</strong>. Expect road closures both in the Blue Dome and Arena Districts Thursday, thanks to the overlap of the NCAA events and Tulsa\'s epic St. Patrick\'s Day celebrations. <a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/media/156031/downtownstpatrickday2011.pdf\">Get a map of the St. Patrick\'s Day road closures in downtown Tulsa here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Color-coded shuttle buses.</strong> A system of color-coded, district-specific buses will be circulating through downtown, Brookside and Cherry Street over the course of the tournament weekend. <a href=\"http://ww3.tulsachamber.com/upload/file/TSC/NCAA%20Fan%20Shuttle%20Map2.pdf\">Here\'s a map for which shuttle to catch and where</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>St. Patrick\'s Day parties and stuff to do</strong>. Tulsans love St. Patrick\'s Day, and we totally blow it out of proportion each and every year both in our Blue Dome District downtown as well as on historic Cherry Street, which is about two miles south of the zaniness downtown. Since we\'d love to party with you, here\'s <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-stuff-to-do-in-tulsa-grown-ups-edition/\">a list of Tulsa\'s biggest St. Patrick\'s Day shindigs</a>. For those of you who brought your kiddos along for the trip, <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-in-tulsa-kids-edition/\">here are some kid-friendly ways to celebrate St. Pat\'s in Tulsa</a>. And if you\'re just looking for a <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/where-to-eat-and-drink-in-tulsa-this-st-patricks-day-parking-tipsy-tow/\">restaurants and bars offering St. Patrick\'s Day-inspired food and drink, there\'s a TDT list for that, too</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Things to do in Tulsa this weekend</strong>. Every Friday morning at 5 a.m. a post appears here at TashaDoesTulsa.com detailing everything that\'s worth doing around Tulsa between then and when the alarm goes off on Monday morning, and this weekend will certainly be no different. Hear and see snippets of what\'s usually a batch of several dozen events on Friday morning starting at 6:10 (and through 8:10 on the 10s and 40s) on the <a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/s/krmgmorningnews/\">KRMG Morning News with Joe Kelley</a>, as well as on <a href=\"http://www.fox23.com/content/daybreak/default.aspx\">FOX 23 Daybreak</a> at about 8:30am.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</strong>. For a guide to every kind of sports lover-worthy food we have here in Tulsa, from pizza and BBQ to burgers and food with a spicy kick, check out <a href=\"http://www.tulsafoodguy.com/blog/\">the Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</a>. The guy is funny and the tips are solid.\r\n\r\n<strong>Info on Tulsa restaurants and free and family-friendly things to do</strong>. Check out these resources:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/restaurants/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Tulsa Restaurants</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/kids-and-families/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Kiddo and Family-Friendly Things To Do</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/free-stuff-to-do/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Free Things To Do in Tulsa</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/attractions/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Attractions</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/\">My very prolific pals over at Tulsa Food</a> (where you  can find reviews of the best Tulsa restaurants by region)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.thislandpress.com/\">Oklahoma stories at This Land Press</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nTulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','NCAA Tournament visitors! Here are some tips for things to see and do in Tulsa during the tournament. Plus, parking and transportation hacks.','Tulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','inherit','open','open','','6777-revision-23','','','2011-03-16 16:56:17','2011-03-16 22:56:17','',6777,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/6777-revision-23/',0,'revision','',0),(7086,1,'2011-03-16 16:55:14','2011-03-16 22:55:14','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-2128\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/ncaa-visitors-things-to-do-in-tulsa/bokcenter/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2128\" title=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/BOKCenter-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/news/news/local/tulsa-police-ready-ncaa-tournament/nzh9/\">Between 70,000-100,000 visitors are headed for downtown Tulsa this weekend for the second and third rounds of the NCAA Tournament at the BOK Center</a>.\r\n\r\nTranslation? We\'ve got company! Like any good hostess would do, I put together this resource of things to do, places to see, stuff to eat and parties to hit for our weekend visitors to Tulsa. I wanted to offer hacks for parking and getting around, too. The goal is to squeeze every last drop of awesomeness and fun out of a short trip to our city.\r\n\r\nHere are the goods. Tulsans, feel free to add to these in the comments.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n<strong>In case you don\'t yet have tickets to the NCAA Tournament</strong>. Tickets are $237 each and provide a reserved seat for six games played in three sessions. Each ticket is an all-session ticket. Single-session tickets hit the box office this morning at $79 each. This event is an expected sell-out, so if you don\'t have tickets and want to go to the tournament, get \'em now.\r\n\r\n<strong>Free NCAA practice rounds</strong>. Don\'t have the skrill or the schedule to make the games this weekend? Check out the free practice rounds that get started at the BOK Center Thursday at noon. Find free parking in the Civic Center Parkade, just southwest of the BOK Center. \r\n\r\n<strong>That Giant Tent Across the Street: Downtown Basketball Bash</strong>. Don\'t have tickets to the game, or just looking for something to do between match-ups? Check out the 14,000-square-foot Downtown Basketball Bash tent just across the street from the BOK Center. Inside will be eight 70-inch HD TVs, beer from McNellie\'s and food from Mazzio\'s and Rib Crib. Live music starts every day at 6pm with acts like Travis Kidd, the Red Dirt Rangers, Dante and Hawks and Brandon Clark. Hours at the tent are Friday, 10am-2am; Saturday, 4pm-2am; Sunday, 11am-4pm. \r\n\r\n<strong>Road closures and downtown parking map</strong>. Expect road closures both in the Blue Dome and Arena Districts Thursday, thanks to the overlap of the NCAA events and Tulsa\'s epic St. Patrick\'s Day celebrations. <a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/media/156031/downtownstpatrickday2011.pdf\">Get a map of the St. Patrick\'s Day road closures in downtown Tulsa here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Color-coded shuttle buses.</strong> A system of color-coded, district-specific buses will be circulating through downtown, Brookside and Cherry Street over the course of the tournament weekend. <a href=\"http://ww3.tulsachamber.com/upload/file/TSC/NCAA%20Fan%20Shuttle%20Map2.pdf\">Here\'s a map for which shuttle to catch and where</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>St. Patrick\'s Day parties and stuff to do</strong>. Tulsans love St. Patrick\'s Day, and we totally blow it out of proportion each and every year both in our Blue Dome District downtown as well as on historic Cherry Street, which is about two miles south of the zaniness downtown. Since we\'d love to party with you, here\'s <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-stuff-to-do-in-tulsa-grown-ups-edition/\">a list of Tulsa\'s biggest St. Patrick\'s Day shindigs</a>. For those of you who brought your kiddos along for the trip, <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-in-tulsa-kids-edition/\">here are some kid-friendly ways to celebrate St. Pat\'s in Tulsa</a>. And if you\'re just looking for a <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/where-to-eat-and-drink-in-tulsa-this-st-patricks-day-parking-tipsy-tow/\">restaurants and bars offering St. Patrick\'s Day-inspired food and drink, there\'s a TDT list for that, too</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Things to do in Tulsa this weekend</strong>. Every Friday morning at 5 a.m. a post appears here at TashaDoesTulsa.com detailing everything that\'s worth doing around Tulsa between then and when the alarm goes off on Monday morning, and this weekend will certainly be no different. Hear and see snippets of what\'s usually a batch of several dozen events on Friday morning starting at 6:10 (and through 8:10 on the 10s and 40s) on the <a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/s/krmgmorningnews/\">KRMG Morning News with Joe Kelley</a>, as well as on <a href=\"http://www.fox23.com/content/daybreak/default.aspx\">FOX 23 Daybreak</a> at about 8:30am.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</strong>. For a guide to every kind of sports lover-worthy food we have here in Tulsa, from pizza and BBQ to burgers and food with a spicy kick, check out <a href=\"http://www.tulsafoodguy.com/blog/\">the Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</a>. The guy is funny and the tips are solid.\r\n\r\n<strong>Info on Tulsa restaurants and free and family-friendly things to do</strong>. Check out these resources:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/restaurants/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Tulsa Restaurants</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/kids-and-families/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Kiddo and Family-Friendly Things To Do</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/free-stuff-to-do/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Free Things To Do in Tulsa</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/attractions/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Attractions</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/\">My very prolific pals over at Tulsa Food</a> (where you  can find reviews of the best Tulsa restaurants by region)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.thislandpress.com/\">Oklahoma stories at This Land Press</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nTulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','NCAA Visitors! Here are some tips for things to see and do in Tulsa during the tournament. Plus, parking and transportation hacks.','Tulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','inherit','open','open','','6777-revision-21','','','2011-03-16 16:55:14','2011-03-16 22:55:14','',6777,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/6777-revision-21/',0,'revision','',0),(7087,1,'2011-03-16 16:56:17','2011-03-16 22:56:17','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-2128\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/ncaa-visitors-things-to-do-in-tulsa/bokcenter/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2128\" title=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/BOKCenter-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/news/news/local/tulsa-police-ready-ncaa-tournament/nzh9/\">Between 70,000-100,000 visitors are headed for downtown Tulsa this weekend for the second and third rounds of the NCAA Tournament at the BOK Center</a>.\r\n\r\nTranslation? We\'ve got company! Like any good hostess would do, I put together this resource of things to do, places to see, stuff to eat and parties to hit for our weekend visitors to Tulsa. I wanted to offer hacks for parking and getting around, too. The goal is to squeeze every last drop of awesomeness and fun out of a short trip to our city.\r\n\r\nHere are the goods. Tulsans, feel free to add to these in the comments.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n<strong>In case you don\'t yet have tickets to the NCAA Tournament</strong>. Tickets are $237 each and provide a reserved seat for six games played in three sessions. Each ticket is an all-session ticket. Single-session tickets hit the box office this morning at $79 each. This event is an expected sell-out, so if you don\'t have tickets and want to go to the tournament, get \'em now.\r\n\r\n<strong>Free NCAA practice rounds</strong>. Don\'t have the skrill or the schedule to make the games this weekend? Check out the free practice rounds that get started at the BOK Center Thursday at noon. Find free parking in the Civic Center Parkade, just southwest of the BOK Center. \r\n\r\n<strong>That Giant Tent Across the Street: Downtown Basketball Bash</strong>. Don\'t have tickets to the game, or just looking for something to do between match-ups? Check out the 14,000-square-foot Downtown Basketball Bash tent just across the street from the BOK Center. Inside will be eight 70-inch HD TVs, beer from McNellie\'s and food from Mazzio\'s and Rib Crib. Live music starts every day at 6pm with acts like Travis Kidd, the Red Dirt Rangers, Dante and Hawks and Brandon Clark. Hours at the tent are Friday, 10am-2am; Saturday, 4pm-2am; Sunday, 11am-4pm. \r\n\r\n<strong>Road closures and downtown parking map</strong>. Expect road closures both in the Blue Dome and Arena Districts Thursday, thanks to the overlap of the NCAA events and Tulsa\'s epic St. Patrick\'s Day celebrations. <a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/media/156031/downtownstpatrickday2011.pdf\">Get a map of the St. Patrick\'s Day road closures in downtown Tulsa here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Color-coded shuttle buses.</strong> A system of color-coded, district-specific buses will be circulating through downtown, Brookside and Cherry Street over the course of the tournament weekend. <a href=\"http://ww3.tulsachamber.com/upload/file/TSC/NCAA%20Fan%20Shuttle%20Map2.pdf\">Here\'s a map for which shuttle to catch and where</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>St. Patrick\'s Day parties and stuff to do</strong>. Tulsans love St. Patrick\'s Day, and we totally blow it out of proportion each and every year both in our Blue Dome District downtown as well as on historic Cherry Street, which is about two miles south of the zaniness downtown. Since we\'d love to party with you, here\'s <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-stuff-to-do-in-tulsa-grown-ups-edition/\">a list of Tulsa\'s biggest St. Patrick\'s Day shindigs</a>. For those of you who brought your kiddos along for the trip, <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-in-tulsa-kids-edition/\">here are some kid-friendly ways to celebrate St. Pat\'s in Tulsa</a>. And if you\'re just looking for a <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/where-to-eat-and-drink-in-tulsa-this-st-patricks-day-parking-tipsy-tow/\">restaurants and bars offering St. Patrick\'s Day-inspired food and drink, there\'s a TDT list for that, too</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Things to do in Tulsa this weekend</strong>. Every Friday morning at 5 a.m. a post appears here at TashaDoesTulsa.com detailing everything that\'s worth doing around Tulsa between then and when the alarm goes off on Monday morning, and this weekend will certainly be no different. Hear and see snippets of what\'s usually a batch of several dozen events on Friday morning starting at 6:10 (and through 8:10 on the 10s and 40s) on the <a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/s/krmgmorningnews/\">KRMG Morning News with Joe Kelley</a>, as well as on <a href=\"http://www.fox23.com/content/daybreak/default.aspx\">FOX 23 Daybreak</a> at about 8:30am.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</strong>. For a guide to every kind of sports lover-worthy food we have here in Tulsa, from pizza and BBQ to burgers and food with a spicy kick, check out <a href=\"http://www.tulsafoodguy.com/blog/\">the Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</a>. The guy is funny and the tips are solid.\r\n\r\n<strong>Info on Tulsa restaurants and free and family-friendly things to do</strong>. Check out these resources:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/restaurants/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Tulsa Restaurants</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/kids-and-families/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Kiddo and Family-Friendly Things To Do</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/free-stuff-to-do/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Free Things To Do in Tulsa</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/attractions/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Attractions</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/\">My very prolific pals over at Tulsa Food</a> (where you  can find reviews of the best Tulsa restaurants by region)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.thislandpress.com/\">Oklahoma stories at This Land Press</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nTulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','NCAA Tournament visitors! Here are some tips for things to see and do in Tulsa during the tournament. Plus, parking and transportation hacks.','Tulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','inherit','open','open','','6777-revision-22','','','2011-03-16 16:56:17','2011-03-16 22:56:17','',6777,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/6777-revision-22/',0,'revision','',0),(7085,1,'2011-03-16 16:55:14','2011-03-16 22:55:14','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-2128\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=2128\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2128\" title=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/BOKCenter-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/news/news/local/tulsa-police-ready-ncaa-tournament/nzh9/\">Between 70,000-100,000 visitors are headed for downtown Tulsa this weekend for the second and third rounds of the NCAA Tournament at the BOK Center</a>.\r\n\r\nTranslation? We\'ve got company! Like any good hostess would do, I put together this resource of things to do, places to see, stuff to eat and parties to hit for our weekend visitors to Tulsa. I wanted to offer hacks for parking and getting around, too. The goal is to squeeze every last drop of awesomeness and fun out of a short trip to our city.\r\n\r\nHere are the goods. Tulsans, feel free to add to these in the comments.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n<strong>In case you don\'t yet have tickets to the NCAA Tournament</strong>. Tickets are $237 each and provide a reserved seat for six games played in three sessions. Each ticket is an all-session ticket. Single-session tickets hit the box office this morning at $79 each. This event is an expected sell-out, so if you don\'t have tickets and want to go to the tournament, get \'em now.\r\n\r\n<strong>Free NCAA practice rounds</strong>. Don\'t have the skrill or the schedule to make the games this weekend? Check out the free practice rounds that get started at the BOK Center Thursday at noon. Find free parking in the Civic Center Parkade, just southwest of the BOK Center. \r\n\r\n<strong>That Giant Tent Across the Street: Downtown Basketball Bash</strong>. Don\'t have tickets to the game, or just looking for something to do between match-ups? Check out the 14,000-square-foot Downtown Basketball Bash tent just across the street from the BOK Center. Inside will be eight 70-inch HD TVs, beer from McNellie\'s and food from Mazzio\'s and Rib Crib. Live music starts every day at 6pm with acts like Travis Kidd, the Red Dirt Rangers, Dante and Hawks and Brandon Clark. Hours at the tent are Friday, 10am-2am; Saturday, 4pm-2am; Sunday, 11am-4pm. \r\n\r\n<strong>Road closures and downtown parking map</strong>. Expect road closures both in the Blue Dome and Arena Districts Thursday, thanks to the overlap of the NCAA events and Tulsa\'s epic St. Patrick\'s Day celebrations. <a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/media/156031/downtownstpatrickday2011.pdf\">Get a map of the St. Patrick\'s Day road closures in downtown Tulsa here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Color-coded shuttle buses.</strong> A system of color-coded, district-specific buses will be circulating through downtown, Brookside and Cherry Street over the course of the tournament weekend. <a href=\"http://ww3.tulsachamber.com/upload/file/TSC/NCAA%20Fan%20Shuttle%20Map2.pdf\">Here\'s a map for which shuttle to catch and where</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>St. Patrick\'s Day parties and stuff to do</strong>. Tulsans love St. Patrick\'s Day, and we totally blow it out of proportion each and every year both in our Blue Dome District downtown as well as on historic Cherry Street, which is about two miles south of the zaniness downtown. Since we\'d love to party with you, here\'s <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-stuff-to-do-in-tulsa-grown-ups-edition/\">a list of Tulsa\'s biggest St. Patrick\'s Day shindigs</a>. For those of you who brought your kiddos along for the trip, <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-in-tulsa-kids-edition/\">here are some kid-friendly ways to celebrate St. Pat\'s in Tulsa</a>. And if you\'re just looking for a <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/where-to-eat-and-drink-in-tulsa-this-st-patricks-day-parking-tipsy-tow/\">restaurants and bars offering St. Patrick\'s Day-inspired food and drink, there\'s a TDT list for that, too</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Things to do in Tulsa this weekend</strong>. Every Friday morning at 5 a.m. a post appears here at TashaDoesTulsa.com detailing everything that\'s worth doing around Tulsa between then and when the alarm goes off on Monday morning, and this weekend will certainly be no different. Hear and see snippets of what\'s usually a batch of several dozen events on Friday morning starting at 6:10 (and through 8:10 on the 10s and 40s) on the <a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/s/krmgmorningnews/\">KRMG Morning News with Joe Kelley</a>, as well as on <a href=\"http://www.fox23.com/content/daybreak/default.aspx\">FOX 23 Daybreak</a> at about 8:30am.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</strong>. For a guide to every kind of sports lover-worthy food we have here in Tulsa, from pizza and BBQ to burgers and food with a spicy kick, check out <a href=\"http://www.tulsafoodguy.com/blog/\">the Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</a>. The guy is funny and the tips are solid.\r\n\r\n<strong>Info on Tulsa restaurants and free and family-friendly things to do</strong>. Check out these resources:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/restaurants/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Tulsa Restaurants</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/kids-and-families/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Kiddo and Family-Friendly Things To Do</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/free-stuff-to-do/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Free Things To Do in Tulsa</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/attractions/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Attractions</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/\">My very prolific pals over at Tulsa Food</a> (where you  can find reviews of the best Tulsa restaurants by region)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.thislandpress.com/\">Oklahoma stories at This Land Press</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nTulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','NCAA Visitors! Here are some tips for things to see and do in Tulsa during the tournament. Plus, parking and transportation hacks.','Tulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','inherit','open','open','','6777-revision-20','','','2011-03-16 16:55:14','2011-03-16 22:55:14','',6777,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/6777-revision-20/',0,'revision','',0),(5849,1,'2011-02-10 23:52:41','2011-02-11 04:52:41','','Grady Nichols from Grady Nichols on Facebook','','inherit','open','open','','135189_10150089237667376_23949837375_6010061_150429_o','','','2011-02-10 23:52:41','2011-02-11 04:52:41','',0,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/135189_10150089237667376_23949837375_6010061_150429_o.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7083,1,'2011-03-16 16:53:45','2011-03-16 22:53:45','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-2128\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=2128\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2128\" title=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/BOKCenter-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/news/news/local/tulsa-police-ready-ncaa-tournament/nzh9/\">Between 70,000-100,000 visitors are headed for downtown Tulsa this weekend for the second and third rounds of the NCAA Tournament at the BOK Center</a>.\r\n\r\nTranslation? We\'ve got company! Like any good hostess would do, I put together this resource of things to do, places to see, stuff to eat and parties to hit for our weekend visitors to Tulsa. I wanted to offer hacks for parking and getting around, too. The goal is to squeeze every last drop of awesomeness and fun out of a short trip to our city.\r\n\r\nHere are the goods. Tulsans, feel free to add to these in the comments.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n<strong>In case you don\'t yet have tickets to the NCAA Tournament</strong>. Tickets are $237 each and provide a reserved seat for six games played in three sessions. Each ticket is an all-session ticket. Single-session tickets hit the box office this morning at $79 each. This event is an expected sell-out, so if you don\'t have tickets and want to go to the tournament, get \'em now.\r\n\r\n<strong>Free NCAA practice rounds</strong>. Don\'t have the skrill or the schedule to make the games this weekend? Check out the free practice rounds that get started at the BOK Center Thursday at noon. Find free parking in the Civic Center Parkade, just southwest of the BOK Center. \r\n\r\n<strong>That Giant Tent Across the Street: Downtown Basketball Bash</strong>. Don\'t have tickets to the game, or just looking for something to do between match-ups? Check out the 14,000-square-foot Downtown Basketball Bash tent just across the street from the BOK Center. Inside will be eight 70-inch HD TVs, beer from McNellie\'s and food from Mazzio\'s and Rib Crib. Live music starts every day at 6pm with acts like Travis Kidd, the Red Dirt Rangers, Dante and Hawks and Brandon Clark. Hours at the tent are Friday, 10am-2am; Saturday, 4pm-2am; Sunday, 11am-4pm. \r\n\r\n<strong>Road closures and downtown parking map</strong>. Expect road closures both in the Blue Dome and Arena Districts Thursday, thanks to the overlap of the NCAA events and Tulsa\'s epic St. Patrick\'s Day celebrations. <a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/media/156031/downtownstpatrickday2011.pdf\">Get a map of the St. Patrick\'s Day road closures in downtown Tulsa here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Color-coded shuttle buses.</strong> A system of color-coded, district-specific buses will be circulating through downtown, Brookside and Cherry Street over the course of the tournament weekend. <a href=\"http://ww3.tulsachamber.com/upload/file/TSC/NCAA%20Fan%20Shuttle%20Map2.pdf\">Here\'s a map for which shuttle to catch and where</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>St. Patrick\'s Day parties and stuff to do</strong>. Tulsans love St. Patrick\'s Day, and we totally blow it out of proportion each and every year both in our Blue Dome District downtown as well as on historic Cherry Street, which is about two miles south of the zaniness downtown. Since we\'d love to party with you, here\'s <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-stuff-to-do-in-tulsa-grown-ups-edition/\">a list of Tulsa\'s biggest St. Patrick\'s Day shindigs</a>. For those of you who brought your kiddos along for the trip, <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-in-tulsa-kids-edition/\">here are some kid-friendly ways to celebrate St. Pat\'s in Tulsa</a>. And if you\'re just looking for a <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/where-to-eat-and-drink-in-tulsa-this-st-patricks-day-parking-tipsy-tow/\">restaurants and bars offering St. Patrick\'s Day-inspired food and drink, there\'s a TDT list for that, too</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Things to do in Tulsa this weekend</strong>. Every Friday morning at 5 a.m. a post appears here at TashaDoesTulsa.com detailing everything that\'s worth doing around Tulsa between then and when the alarm goes off on Monday morning, and this weekend will certainly be no different. Hear and see snippets of what\'s usually a batch of several dozen events on Friday morning starting at 6:10 (and through 8:10 on the 10s and 40s) on the <a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/s/krmgmorningnews/\">KRMG Morning News with Joe Kelley</a>, as well as on <a href=\"http://www.fox23.com/content/daybreak/default.aspx\">FOX 23 Daybreak</a> at about 8:30am.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</strong>. For a guide to every kind of sports lover-worthy food we have here in Tulsa, from pizza and BBQ to burgers and food with a spicy kick, check out <a href=\"http://www.tulsafoodguy.com/blog/\">the Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</a>. The guy is funny and the tips are solid.\r\n\r\n<strong>Info on Tulsa restaurants and free and family-friendly things to do</strong>. Check out these resources:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/restaurants/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Tulsa Restaurants</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/kids-and-families/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Kiddo and Family-Friendly Things To Do</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/free-stuff-to-do/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Free Things To Do in Tulsa</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/attractions/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Attractions</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/\">My very prolific pals over at Tulsa Food</a> (where you  can find reviews of the best Tulsa restaurants by region)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.thislandpress.com/\">Oklahoma stories at This Land Press</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nTulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','NCAA Visitors! Here are some tips for things to see and do in Tulsa during the tournament. Plus, parking and transportation hacks.','Tulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','inherit','open','open','','6777-revision-18','','','2011-03-16 16:53:45','2011-03-16 22:53:45','',6777,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/6777-revision-18/',0,'revision','',0),(7084,1,'2011-03-16 16:53:46','2011-03-16 22:53:46','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-2128\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=2128\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2128\" title=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/BOKCenter-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/news/news/local/tulsa-police-ready-ncaa-tournament/nzh9/\">Between 70,000-100,000 visitors are headed for downtown Tulsa this weekend for the second and third rounds of the NCAA Tournament at the BOK Center</a>.\r\n\r\nTranslation? We\'ve got company! Like any good hostess would do, I put together this resource of things to do, places to see, stuff to eat and parties to hit for our weekend visitors to Tulsa. I wanted to offer hacks for parking and getting around, too. The goal is to squeeze every last drop of awesomeness and fun out of a short trip to our city.\r\n\r\nHere are the goods. Tulsans, feel free to add to these in the comments.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n<strong>In case you don\'t yet have tickets to the NCAA Tournament</strong>. Tickets are $237 each and provide a reserved seat for six games played in three sessions. Each ticket is an all-session ticket. Single-session tickets hit the box office this morning at $79 each. This event is an expected sell-out, so if you don\'t have tickets and want to go to the tournament, get \'em now.\r\n\r\n<strong>Free NCAA practice rounds</strong>. Don\'t have the skrill or the schedule to make the games this weekend? Check out the free practice rounds that get started at the BOK Center Thursday at noon. Find free parking in the Civic Center Parkade, just southwest of the BOK Center. \r\n\r\n<strong>That Giant Tent Across the Street: Downtown Basketball Bash</strong>. Don\'t have tickets to the game, or just looking for something to do between match-ups? Check out the 14,000-square-foot Downtown Basketball Bash tent just across the street from the BOK Center. Inside will be eight 70-inch HD TVs, beer from McNellie\'s and food from Mazzio\'s and Rib Crib. Live music starts every day at 6pm with acts like Travis Kidd, the Red Dirt Rangers, Dante and Hawks and Brandon Clark. Hours at the tent are Friday, 10am-2am; Saturday, 4pm-2am; Sunday, 11am-4pm. \r\n\r\n<strong>Road closures and downtown parking map</strong>. Expect road closures both in the Blue Dome and Arena Districts Thursday, thanks to the overlap of the NCAA events and Tulsa\'s epic St. Patrick\'s Day celebrations. <a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/media/156031/downtownstpatrickday2011.pdf\">Get a map of the St. Patrick\'s Day road closures in downtown Tulsa here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Color-coded shuttle buses.</strong> A system of color-coded, district-specific buses will be circulating through downtown, Brookside and Cherry Street over the course of the tournament weekend. <a href=\"http://ww3.tulsachamber.com/upload/file/TSC/NCAA%20Fan%20Shuttle%20Map2.pdf\">Here\'s a map for which shuttle to catch and where</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>St. Patrick\'s Day parties and stuff to do</strong>. Tulsans love St. Patrick\'s Day, and we totally blow it out of proportion each and every year both in our Blue Dome District downtown as well as on historic Cherry Street, which is about two miles south of the zaniness downtown. Since we\'d love to party with you, here\'s <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-stuff-to-do-in-tulsa-grown-ups-edition/\">a list of Tulsa\'s biggest St. Patrick\'s Day shindigs</a>. For those of you who brought your kiddos along for the trip, <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-in-tulsa-kids-edition/\">here are some kid-friendly ways to celebrate St. Pat\'s in Tulsa</a>. And if you\'re just looking for a <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/where-to-eat-and-drink-in-tulsa-this-st-patricks-day-parking-tipsy-tow/\">restaurants and bars offering St. Patrick\'s Day-inspired food and drink, there\'s a TDT list for that, too</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Things to do in Tulsa this weekend</strong>. Every Friday morning at 5 a.m. a post appears here at TashaDoesTulsa.com detailing everything that\'s worth doing around Tulsa between then and when the alarm goes off on Monday morning, and this weekend will certainly be no different. Hear and see snippets of what\'s usually a batch of several dozen events on Friday morning starting at 6:10 (and through 8:10 on the 10s and 40s) on the <a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/s/krmgmorningnews/\">KRMG Morning News with Joe Kelley</a>, as well as on <a href=\"http://www.fox23.com/content/daybreak/default.aspx\">FOX 23 Daybreak</a> at about 8:30am.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</strong>. For a guide to every kind of sports lover-worthy food we have here in Tulsa, from pizza and BBQ to burgers and food with a spicy kick, check out <a href=\"http://www.tulsafoodguy.com/blog/\">the Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</a>. The guy is funny and the tips are solid.\r\n\r\n<strong>Info on Tulsa restaurants and free and family-friendly things to do</strong>. Check out these resources:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/restaurants/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Tulsa Restaurants</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/kids-and-families/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Kiddo and Family-Friendly Things To Do</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/free-stuff-to-do/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Free Things To Do in Tulsa</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/attractions/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Attractions</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/\">My very prolific pals over at Tulsa Food</a> (where you  can find reviews of the best Tulsa restaurants by region)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.thislandpress.com/\">Oklahoma stories at This Land Press</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nTulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','NCAA Visitors! Here are some tips for things to see and do in Tulsa during the tournament. Plus, parking and transportation hacks.','Tulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','inherit','open','open','','6777-revision-19','','','2011-03-16 16:53:46','2011-03-16 22:53:46','',6777,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/6777-revision-19/',0,'revision','',0),(7082,1,'2011-03-16 16:53:41','2011-03-16 22:53:41','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-2128\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=2128\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2128\" title=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/BOKCenter-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /></a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/news/news/local/tulsa-police-ready-ncaa-tournament/nzh9/\">Between 70,000-100,000 visitors are headed for downtown Tulsa this weekend for the second and third rounds of the NCAA Tournament at the BOK Center</a>.\n\nTranslation? We\'ve got company! Like any good hostess would do, I put together this resource of things to do, places to see, stuff to eat and parties to hit for our weekend visitors to Tulsa. I wanted to offer hacks for parking and getting around, too. The goal is to squeeze every last drop of awesomeness and fun out of a short trip to our city.\n\nHere are the goods. Tulsans, feel free to add to these in the comments.\n\n<!--more-->\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\n<strong>In case you don\'t yet have tickets to the NCAA Tournament</strong>. Tickets are $237 each and provide a reserved seat for six games played in three sessions. Each ticket is an all-session ticket. Single-session tickets hit the box office this morning at $79 each. This event is an expected sell-out, so if you don\'t have tickets and want to go to the tournament, get \'em now.\n\nFree NCAA practice rounds. Don\'t have the skrill or the schedule to make the games this weekend? Check out the free practice rounds that get started at the BOK Center Thursday at noon. Find free parking in the Civic Center Parkade, just southwest of the BOK Center. \n\n<strong>That Giant Tent Across the Street: Downtown Basketball Bash</strong>. Don\'t have tickets to the game, or just looking for something to do between match-ups? Check out the 14,000-square-foot Downtown Basketball Bash tent just across the street from the BOK Center. Inside will be eight 70-inch HD TVs, beer from McNellie\'s and food from Mazzio\'s and Rib Crib. Live music starts every day at 6pm with acts like Travis Kidd, the Red Dirt Rangers, Dante and Hawks and Brandon Clark. Hours at the tent are Friday, 10am-2am; Saturday, 4pm-2am; Sunday, 11am-4pm. \n\n<strong>Road closures and downtown parking map</strong>. Expect road closures both in the Blue Dome and Arena Districts Thursday, thanks to the overlap of the NCAA events and Tulsa\'s epic St. Patrick\'s Day celebrations. <a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/media/156031/downtownstpatrickday2011.pdf\">Get a map of the St. Patrick\'s Day road closures in downtown Tulsa here</a>.\n\n<strong>Color-coded shuttle buses.</strong> A system of color-coded, district-specific buses will be circulating through downtown, Brookside and Cherry Street over the course of the tournament weekend. <a href=\"http://ww3.tulsachamber.com/upload/file/TSC/NCAA%20Fan%20Shuttle%20Map2.pdf\">Here\'s a map for which shuttle to catch and where</a>.\n\n<strong>St. Patrick\'s Day parties and stuff to do</strong>. Tulsans love St. Patrick\'s Day, and we totally blow it out of proportion each and every year both in our Blue Dome District downtown as well as on historic Cherry Street, which is about two miles south of the zaniness downtown. Since we\'d love to party with you, here\'s <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-stuff-to-do-in-tulsa-grown-ups-edition/\">a list of Tulsa\'s biggest St. Patrick\'s Day shindigs</a>. For those of you who brought your kiddos along for the trip, <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-in-tulsa-kids-edition/\">here are some kid-friendly ways to celebrate St. Pat\'s in Tulsa</a>. And if you\'re just looking for a <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/where-to-eat-and-drink-in-tulsa-this-st-patricks-day-parking-tipsy-tow/\">restaurants and bars offering St. Patrick\'s Day-inspired food and drink, there\'s a TDT list for that, too</a>.\n\n<strong>Things to do in Tulsa this weekend</strong>. Every Friday morning at 5 a.m. a post appears here at TashaDoesTulsa.com detailing everything that\'s worth doing around Tulsa between then and when the alarm goes off on Monday morning, and this weekend will certainly be no different. Hear and see snippets of what\'s usually a batch of several dozen events on Friday morning starting at 6:10 (and through 8:10 on the 10s and 40s) on the <a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/s/krmgmorningnews/\">KRMG Morning News with Joe Kelley</a>, as well as on <a href=\"http://www.fox23.com/content/daybreak/default.aspx\">FOX 23 Daybreak</a> at about 8:30am.\n\n<strong>Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</strong>. For a guide to every kind of sports lover-worthy food we have here in Tulsa, from pizza and BBQ to burgers and food with a spicy kick, check out <a href=\"http://www.tulsafoodguy.com/blog/\">the Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</a>. The guy is funny and the tips are solid.\n\n<strong>Info on Tulsa restaurants and free and family-friendly things to do</strong>. Check out these resources:\n<ul>\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/restaurants/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Tulsa Restaurants</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/kids-and-families/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Kiddo and Family-Friendly Things To Do</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/free-stuff-to-do/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Free Things To Do in Tulsa</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/attractions/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Attractions</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/\">My very prolific pals over at Tulsa Food</a> (where you  can find reviews of the best Tulsa restaurants by region)</li>\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.thislandpress.com/\">Oklahoma stories at This Land Press</a></li>\n</ul>\n\nTulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','NCAA Visitors! Here are some tips for things to see and do in Tulsa during the tournament. Plus, parking and transportation hacks.','Tulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','inherit','open','open','','6777-revision-17','','','2011-03-16 16:53:41','2011-03-16 22:53:41','',6777,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/6777-revision-17/',0,'revision','',0),(7081,1,'2011-03-16 16:49:02','2011-03-16 22:49:02','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-6913\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-stuff-to-do-in-tulsa-grown-ups-edition/mcnelliessidebar/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6913\" title=\"McNellie\'s Sidebar Downtown Tulsa Oklahoma\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/McNelliesSideBar-500x428.jpg\" alt=\"McNellie\'s Sidebar Downtown Tulsa Oklahoma\" width=\"500\" height=\"428\" /></a> \r\n\r\n<em>This post is part of a <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/tag/st-patricks-day/\">a series here at TDT celebrating St. Patrick’s Day</a>, one of Tulsa’s very favorite holidays. Erin go Bragh!</em> \r\n\r\nIt’s no secret that Tulsa knows how to party on St. Patrick\'s Day. We have three of the largest St. Pat’s events in the state – two in the Blue Dome District downtown and the other not far away on Cherry Street – not to mention a host of other parties and celebrations happening around town.  With the multitude of fun destinations and green beer taps in the T-Town area, it’s not hard to get confuzzled about where to go to make the most of your one-day pass with the luck of the Irish. See below for the list of spots to hit this St. Pat’s.  And remember, T-Town – <a href=\"http://www.aaaoklahoma.com/news/articles/aaatooffertipsytowforncaatourney.htm\">remember to drink responsibly</a>. <a href=\"http://www.marshallbrewing.com/\">And locally</a>. And be nice and courteous to <a href=\"http://www.bokcenter.com/default.asp?bok=227&amp;objId=480\">the tens of thousands of folks in town for the NCAA playoff games</a> (read: carpooling is a good thing). \r\n\r\n<strong>MAP>></strong><a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/media/156031/downtownstpatrickday2011.pdf\">Road closures and parking map for St. Patrick\'s Day parties downtown</a>.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"27\"]</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"25\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Run Your Way Through St. Patrick\'s Day</h3>\r\n<strong>St. Patrick’s Day 5K</strong> \r\nWhen: Saturday, March 12; 9:15am for the 5K, 8:30am for the fun run \r\nWhere: Start line at 4320 S. Peoria Ave. \r\nMake like a green flash of lucky lightning in this annual St. Patrick’s Day race and costume contest. All proceeds benefit the <a href=\"http://www.SpecialOlympicsOklahoma.org/\">Special Olympics of Oklahoma</a>. In-person registration fees can be paid at <a href=\"http://www.runnersworldtulsa.com/\">RunnersWorld Tulsa</a> up to the day before the race. <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-in-tulsa-kids-edition/8:30am%201Mile%20Fun%20Run%209:00am%20Special%20Olympics%20Exhibition%20Run%209:15am%205K%20Run\">Learn more about the St. Patrick’s Day 5K</a>.  \r\n\r\n<strong>Shamrock the Ville: Running ‘O The Green</strong> \r\nWhen: Saturday, March 12, starting at 1pm \r\nWhere: The corner of Johnstone and Frank Phillips in Bartlesville \r\nWant to be smack dab in the middle of one of the biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the entire state? Make sure you and the kids participate in either the 5K race or the fun walk in Bartlesville. Plus, a boxing ring will be there. Fun! Live music, food, beer for the ‘rents and a costume contest, too. <a href=\"http://www.shamrocktheville.com/\">Learn more about Bartlesville St. Patrick’s Day festivities at ShamrockTheVille.com</a>.\r\n\r\n<h3>St. Patrick\'s Day Parties for the Family</h3>\r\n\r\n<strong>Irish Paws</strong> \r\nWhen: Saturday, March 12, 10:30am \r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsaparks.org/\">Hicks Park</a>, 3443 South Mingo Road \r\nCalling all dog lovers: Dare to outdress and out-green your favorite furry friend at Hicks Park, where the folks there are hosting their annual Irish Paws event. It\'s a guaranteed morning of fun canine cavorting.  \r\n\r\n<strong>St. Patrick’s Day Foodie Fight</strong> \r\nWhen: Saturday, March 12th, 12-3pm \r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/tulsa/\">Whole Foods Market Tulsa</a>, 1401 East 41st Street \r\nEver hear of the Foodie Fights at Whole Foods? They’re fun: Each department is pitted against the others to try to come up with the best, most delightful recipes in the store as decided by customer vote. This time, each time will create something yums for St. Patty’s Day. Be sure to be there, fill up on samples and vote for your fave.  \r\n\r\n<strong>St. Patrick’s Day Taste the Savings for Free</strong> \r\nWhen: Monday, March 14, 4-7pm \r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/tulsa/\">Whole Foods Market Tulsa</a>, 1401 East 41st Street \r\nRemember how Sam’s Club used to be the only place you could shop and fill up on free, tasty food samples at the same time? No longer. Whole Foods is the place to be. Tonight, pass samplings of St. Patrick’s Day-themed foods from throughout the store. Nom, nom.\r\n\r\n<strong>St. Paddy’s Party hosted by Claremore Main Street</strong> \r\nWhen: Thursday, March 17, 11am-2pm \r\nWhere: Claremore Daily Progress Parking Lot, 315 W. Will Rogers Boulevard in Claremore \r\nGet bangers and mash, a pot of gold available at local businesses, a Lucky Bucks drawing and more. Call (918) 341-5881 for tickets (they’re $5 apiece) and more information.  \r\n\r\n<strong>St. Patrick’s Day Public Open House at Price Tower</strong> \r\nWhen: Thursday, March 17, 6-8pm \r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.pricetower.org/\">Price Tower Arts Center</a>, 510 S. Dewey in Bartlesville \r\nJoin the folks at Price Tower Arts Center in Bartlesville for live, Celtic entertainment in the museum. Look for a cash bar with festive drinks and appetizers, too. Cost is $5, or free for members.  \r\n\r\n<h3>St. Patrick\'s Day at the Theater</h3>\r\n<strong>Howie the Rookie</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, March 17, 7:30pm; Saturday, March 19, 2pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsapac.com/\">Tulsa Performing Arts Center</a>, 110 E. Second Street\r\nA white-knuckle ride through a nightmare Dublin, where enemies and allies are interchangeable, where the most brutal events take on a mythic significance - it\'s all part of Playhouse Tulsa\'s production of Howie the Rookie, one of two plays in the company\'s Irish Repertory. Directed by Chris Crawford and starring Cody Shelton as The Howie and Seth Harman as The Rookie. <a href=\"http://www.tulsapac.com/calendar.asp?id=1576&thedate=3/15/2011&task=display\">Tickets to Howie the Rookie are $25</a>. For mature audiences only; strong language and content ahead. \r\n\r\n<strong>Shining City</strong>\r\nWhen: Wednesday, March 16; Friday, March 18; Saturday, March 19, all at 7:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsapac.com/\">Tulsa Performing Arts Center</a>, 110 E. Second Street\r\nThere\'s nothing like a contemporary ghost story to help a person get in the spirit of St. Patrick\'s Day. This play explores what it means to lose faith in God, in relationships and in one\'s self. Directed by Courtneay Sanders, this production is one of two plays in Playhouse Tulsa\'s series, The Irish Repertory. Chris Crawford stars as Ian, Cody Daigle as John, Brittany Wilson as Nessa and Jonathan Schraeder as Laurence. <a href=\"http://www.tulsapac.com/calendar.asp?id=1577&thedate=3/15/2011&task=display\">Tickets to Shining City are $25</a>. For mature audiences only; strong language and content ahead. \r\n\r\n<h3>Green Beer Galore: St. Patrick\'s Day Parties for 21-Plus</h3>\r\n\r\n<strong>St. Patrick\'s Day Party at Arnie’s</strong> \r\nWhen: Thursday, March 17, Starting at noon (Yes, noon) \r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.arniesbar.com/\">Arnie’s Bar</a>, 318 E. Second Street \r\nYou haven’t celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in Tulsa until you’ve celebrated at Arnie’s, one of Tulsa’s most cherished Irish-themed bars. Show up as early as noon for this 55th annual celebration if you like to get started early and stay until the bands strike up at 5pm. Look for eats by Blue Dome Diner, The Dog House and Joe Momma\'s. Live music includes tunes from 4 Fiddlers, Cairde na Gael and Larkin. This year\'s event benefits Irongate and March of Dimes.  \r\n\r\n<strong>Kilkenny’s (Cherry Street) St. Patrick’s Street Party</strong> \r\nWhen: Thursday, March 17, Starting at noon \r\nWhere: Kilkenny’s Irish Pub, 1413 E. 15th (Cherry) Street \r\nArrive on Cherry Street to find the roads blocked, tents up and a pint of Guinness in every hand by high noon in what is one of Tulsa\'s biggest, most epic St. Pat\'s shindigs. Check out the live music, food specials and other vendors outside, too.  \r\n\r\n<strong>McNellie’s St. Patrick’s Party</strong> \r\nWhen: Thursday, March 17, starting at 10am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.mcnellies.com/\">McNellie\'s Public House</a>, 409 E. First Street \r\nAn 8,000-square-foot tent? A Guinness Big Rig? Bagpipers? Check, check and check - it\'s all at the annual McNellie\'s St. Patrick\'s Day Party. The folks there will pour the first pint at 10am and won\'t stop until last call. Note: After 5pm, you\'ll have to be 21 or older to get into the party. \r\n\r\n<strong>Third Annual Greenhouse Clothing St. Patty\'s Day Party</strong> \r\nWhen: Thursday, March 17, 8pm \r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=152785494778338\">Junkie Live</a>, 18th and Boston Ave. \r\nLook for drawings, giveaways and a great time at this annual party for fans of Greenhouse Clothing, a local apparel company. If you show up in one of their limited edition <a href=\"http://bit.ly/ej6cQj\">Crow Pat\'s Ts</a>, you\'ll be entered into a <em>very</em> special drawing. As the folks at GHC say, get graphic this St. Paddy\'s Day.  \r\n\r\n<strong>Post-St. Pat\'s Party at Arnie\'s</strong> \r\nWhen: Friday, March 18 \r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.arniesbar.com/\">Arnie’s Bar</a>, 318 E. Second Street \r\nHang out outside at Arnie\'s for a post-St. Patrick\'s Day jam session with Paul Benjamin, Dustin Pittsley, Jesse Aycock, Dylan Layton. All great local musicians who will know how to lay it on your earholes when you\'re working off that last bit of a St. Pat\'s hangover.  \r\n\r\nYour favorite St. Patrick’s Day par-tay not listed here? No biggie – we can fix that. Send Tasha an e-mail with details about your event or leave ‘em in the comments.\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"24\"]</p>','St. Patrick\'s Day Stuff To Do In Tulsa (Grown-Ups Edition)','Just how much green beer is there at the huge St. Patrick\'s Day parties in downtown and on Cherry Street in Tulsa? There\'s only one way to find out.\r\n','inherit','open','open','','6432-revision-28','','','2011-03-16 16:49:02','2011-03-16 22:49:02','',6432,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/6432-revision-28/',0,'revision','',0),(7080,1,'2011-03-16 16:18:03','2011-03-16 22:18:03','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-6913\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-stuff-to-do-in-tulsa-grown-ups-edition/mcnelliessidebar/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6913\" title=\"McNellie\'s Sidebar Downtown Tulsa Oklahoma\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/McNelliesSideBar-500x428.jpg\" alt=\"McNellie\'s Sidebar Downtown Tulsa Oklahoma\" width=\"500\" height=\"428\" /></a> \r\n\r\n<em>This post is part of a <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/tag/st-patricks-day/\">a series here at TDT celebrating St. Patrick’s Day</a>, one of Tulsa’s very favorite holidays. Erin go Bragh!</em> \r\n\r\nIt’s no secret that Tulsa knows how to party on St. Patrick\'s Day. We have three of the largest St. Pat’s events in the state – two in the Blue Dome District downtown and the other not far away on Cherry Street – not to mention a host of other parties and celebrations happening around town.  With the multitude of fun destinations and green beer taps in the T-Town area, it’s not hard to get confuzzled about where to go to make the most of your one-day pass with the luck of the Irish. See below for the list of spots to hit this St. Pat’s.  And remember, T-Town – <a href=\"http://www.aaaoklahoma.com/news/articles/aaatooffertipsytowforncaatourney.htm\">remember to drink responsibly</a>. <a href=\"http://www.marshallbrewing.com/\">And locally</a>. And be nice and courteous to <a href=\"http://www.bokcenter.com/default.asp?bok=227&amp;objId=480\">the tens of thousands of folks in town for the NCAA playoff games</a> (read: carpooling is a good thing). \r\n\r\n<strong>MAP>></strong><a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/media/156031/downtownstpatrickday2011.pdf\">Road closures and parking map for St. Patrick\'s Day parties downtown</a>.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"27\"]</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"25\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Run Your Way Through St. Patrick\'s Day</h3>\r\n<strong>St. Patrick’s Day 5K</strong> \r\nWhen: Saturday, March 12; 9:15am for the 5K, 8:30am for the fun run \r\nWhere: Start line at 4320 S. Peoria Ave. \r\nMake like a green flash of lucky lightning in this annual St. Patrick’s Day race and costume contest. All proceeds benefit the <a href=\"http://www.SpecialOlympicsOklahoma.org/\">Special Olympics of Oklahoma</a>. In-person registration fees can be paid at <a href=\"http://www.runnersworldtulsa.com/\">RunnersWorld Tulsa</a> up to the day before the race. <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-in-tulsa-kids-edition/8:30am%201Mile%20Fun%20Run%209:00am%20Special%20Olympics%20Exhibition%20Run%209:15am%205K%20Run\">Learn more about the St. Patrick’s Day 5K</a>.  \r\n\r\n<strong>Shamrock the Ville: Running ‘O The Green</strong> \r\nWhen: Saturday, March 12, starting at 1pm \r\nWhere: The corner of Johnstone and Frank Phillips in Bartlesville \r\nWant to be smack dab in the middle of one of the biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the entire state? Make sure you and the kids participate in either the 5K race or the fun walk in Bartlesville. Plus, a boxing ring will be there. Fun! Live music, food, beer for the ‘rents and a costume contest, too. <a href=\"http://www.shamrocktheville.com/\">Learn more about Bartlesville St. Patrick’s Day festivities at ShamrockTheVille.com</a>.\r\n\r\n<h3>St. Patrick\'s Day Parties for the Family</h3>\r\n\r\n<strong>Irish Paws</strong> \r\nWhen: Saturday, March 12, 10:30am \r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsaparks.org/\">Hicks Park</a>, 3443 South Mingo Road \r\nCalling all dog lovers: Dare to outdress and out-green your favorite furry friend at Hicks Park, where the folks there are hosting their annual Irish Paws event. It\'s a guaranteed morning of fun canine cavorting.  \r\n\r\n<strong>St. Patrick’s Day Foodie Fight</strong> \r\nWhen: Saturday, March 12th, 12-3pm \r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/tulsa/\">Whole Foods Market Tulsa</a>, 1401 East 41st Street \r\nEver hear of the Foodie Fights at Whole Foods? They’re fun: Each department is pitted against the others to try to come up with the best, most delightful recipes in the store as decided by customer vote. This time, each time will create something yums for St. Patty’s Day. Be sure to be there, fill up on samples and vote for your fave.  \r\n\r\n<strong>St. Patrick’s Day Taste the Savings for Free</strong> \r\nWhen: Monday, March 14, 4-7pm \r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/tulsa/\">Whole Foods Market Tulsa</a>, 1401 East 41st Street \r\nRemember how Sam’s Club used to be the only place you could shop and fill up on free, tasty food samples at the same time? No longer. Whole Foods is the place to be. Tonight, pass samplings of St. Patrick’s Day-themed foods from throughout the store. Nom, nom.\r\n\r\n<strong>St. Paddy’s Party hosted by Claremore Main Street</strong> \r\nWhen: Thursday, March 17, 11am-2pm \r\nWhere: Claremore Daily Progress Parking Lot, 315 W. Will Rogers Boulevard in Claremore \r\nGet bangers and mash, a pot of gold available at local businesses, a Lucky Bucks drawing and more. Call (918) 341-5881 for tickets (they’re $5 apiece) and more information.  \r\n\r\n<strong>St. Patrick’s Day Public Open House at Price Tower</strong> \r\nWhen: Thursday, March 17, 6-8pm \r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.pricetower.org/\">Price Tower Arts Center</a>, 510 S. Dewey in Bartlesville \r\nJoin the folks at Price Tower Arts Center in Bartlesville for live, Celtic entertainment in the museum. Look for a cash bar with festive drinks and appetizers, too. Cost is $5, or free for members.  \r\n\r\n<h3>St. Patrick\'s Day at the Theater</h3>\r\n<strong>Howie the Rookie</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, March 17, 7:30pm; Saturday, March 19, 2pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsapac.com/\">Tulsa Performing Arts Center</a>, 110 E. Second Street\r\nA white-knuckle ride through a nightmare Dublin, where enemies and allies are interchangeable, where the most brutal events take on a mythic significance - it\'s all part of Playhouse Tulsa\'s production of Howie the Rookie, one of two plays in the company\'s Irish Repertory. Directed by Chris Crawford and starring Cody Shelton as The Howie and Seth Harman as The Rookie. <a href=\"http://www.tulsapac.com/calendar.asp?id=1576&thedate=3/15/2011&task=display\">Tickets to Howie the Rookie are $25</a>. For mature audiences only; strong language and content ahead. \r\n\r\n<strong>Shining City</strong>\r\nWhen: Wednesday, March 16; Friday, March 18; Saturday, March 19, all at 7:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsapac.com/\">Tulsa Performing Arts Center</a>, 110 E. Second Street\r\nThere\'s nothing like a contemporary ghost story to help a person get in the spirit of St. Patrick\'s Day. This play explores what it means to lose faith in God, in relationships and in one\'s self. Directed by Courtneay Sanders, this production is one of two plays in Playhouse Tulsa\'s series, The Irish Repertory. Chris Crawford stars as Ian, Cody Daigle as John, Brittany Wilson as Nessa and Jonathan Schraeder as Laurence. <a href=\"http://www.tulsapac.com/calendar.asp?id=1577&thedate=3/15/2011&task=display\">Tickets to Shining City are $25</a>. For mature audiences only; strong language and content ahead. \r\n\r\n<h3>Green Beer Galore: St. Patrick\'s Day Parties for 21-Plus</h3>\r\n\r\n<strong>St. Patrick\'s Day Party at Arnie’s</strong> \r\nWhen: Thursday, March 17, Starting at noon (Yes, noon) \r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.arniesbar.com/\">Arnie’s Bar</a>, 318 E. Second Street \r\nYou haven’t celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in Tulsa until you’ve celebrated at Arnie’s, one of Tulsa’s most cherished Irish-themed bars. Show up as early as noon for this 55th annual celebration if you like to get started early and stay until the bands strike up at 5pm. Look for eats by Blue Dome Diner, The Dog House and Joe Momma\'s. Live music includes tunes from 4 Fiddlers, Cairde na Gael and Larkin. This year\'s event benefits Irongate and March of Dimes.  \r\n\r\n<strong>Kilkenny’s (Cherry Street) St. Patrick’s Street Party</strong> \r\nWhen: Thursday, March 17, Starting at noon \r\nWhere: Kilkenny’s Irish Pub, 1413 E. 15th (Cherry) Street \r\nArrive on Cherry Street to find the roads blocked, tents up and a pint of Guinness in every hand by high noon in what is one of Tulsa\'s biggest, most epic St. Pat\'s shindigs. Check out the live music, food specials and other vendors outside, too.  \r\n\r\n<strong>McNellie’s St. Patrick’s Party</strong> \r\nWhen: Thursday, March 17 \r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.mcnellies.com/\">McNellie\'s Public House</a>, 409 E. First Street \r\nEvery year First Street closes and the tents go up. When should you show up for the Guinness-doused fun? When <a href=\"http://www.mcnellies.com/\">the official McNellie’s countdown to St. Patrick’s Day</a> is about to hit zero, that’s when.  \r\n\r\n<strong>Third Annual Greenhouse Clothing St. Patty\'s Day Party</strong> \r\nWhen: Thursday, March 17, 8pm \r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=152785494778338\">Junkie Live</a>, 18th and Boston Ave. \r\nLook for drawings, giveaways and a great time at this annual party for fans of Greenhouse Clothing, a local apparel company. If you show up in one of their limited edition <a href=\"http://bit.ly/ej6cQj\">Crow Pat\'s Ts</a>, you\'ll be entered into a <em>very</em> special drawing. As the folks at GHC say, get graphic this St. Paddy\'s Day.  \r\n\r\n<strong>Post-St. Pat\'s Party at Arnie\'s</strong> \r\nWhen: Friday, March 18 \r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.arniesbar.com/\">Arnie’s Bar</a>, 318 E. Second Street \r\nHang out outside at Arnie\'s for a post-St. Patrick\'s Day jam session with Paul Benjamin, Dustin Pittsley, Jesse Aycock, Dylan Layton. All great local musicians who will know how to lay it on your earholes when you\'re working off that last bit of a St. Pat\'s hangover.  \r\n\r\nYour favorite St. Patrick’s Day par-tay not listed here? No biggie – we can fix that. Send Tasha an e-mail with details about your event or leave ‘em in the comments.\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"24\"]</p>','St. Patrick\'s Day Stuff To Do In Tulsa (Grown-Ups Edition)','Just how much green beer is there at the huge St. Patrick\'s Day parties in downtown and on Cherry Street in Tulsa? There\'s only one way to find out.\r\n','inherit','open','open','','6432-revision-27','','','2011-03-16 16:18:03','2011-03-16 22:18:03','',6432,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/6432-revision-27/',0,'revision','',0),(7078,1,'2010-10-04 14:50:04','2010-10-04 19:50:04','<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"DSC_0039 by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4480344512/\"><img src=\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4480344512_01931e696e.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_0039\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a></div>\r\nAs someone who blogs about things to do in Tulsa, I field lots of questions about the city and all the stuff there is to do within its borders.\r\n\r\nWhile I\'m cool with answering these questions on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tasha-Does-Tulsa/403568208507\">Facebook</a>, <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/tashadoestulsa\">Twitter</a> and <a href=\"mailto:tasha@tashadoestulsa.com\">by e-mail</a>, I like to answer a couple of them per week with a weekend post here at TDT. I\'m sure the folks who pose the questions aren\'t the only ones who would benefit from their answers.\r\n\r\nLet\'s get this thing started.\r\n\r\n<strong>Q. I have family/friends coming to Tulsa for the first time this weekend, but they\'ll only be here for a day or two. Where should I take them? </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>A. I have some ideas.</strong>\r\n\r\nYou knew that was coming, didn\'t you?\r\n\r\n<a name=\"more\"></a>I\'ll take my cue from <a href=\"http://foursquare.com/user/tashadoestulsa\">FourSquare, the hottest new web site/app/game in the social media world</a>. If you don\'t know what FourSquare is, here\'s a briefing: A FourSquare user can use his or her smartphone to explore a city by encouraging him or her to check in electronically on a map at the new places they visit, picking up awards (called badges) and suggestions for what to try in the area along the way. I love it. In fact, I wish I had invented it because it works so well with what I try to do here at TDT: It\'s all about helping people find new ways to explore their city.\r\n\r\nFourSquare users pick their top 12 favorite city locations as part of their public profile. I figure 12 spots isn\'t too many to visit in the space of a couple of days, even for the most slow-paced of travelers. So, here goes - the 12 Tulsa places I\'d take a visitor to my city, in no particular order.\r\n\r\n<strong>1. A Tulsa-area vineyard and/or winery.</strong> Forget Napa Valley - this is Green Country, baby.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Opening Day 2010 of Cherry Street Farmers Market by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4514473519/\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2341/4514473519_f8bcc774ff_o.jpg\" alt=\"Opening Day 2010 of Cherry Street Farmers Market\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a></div>\r\nThink young vine wine, along with wine made from nuts and Oklahoma fruit like elderberries, peaches and chokeberries, all expertly and creatively blended and enjoyed in the company of some of the most hospitable, down-home folks you\'ll ever meet, sometimes in their own homes. Here are a few of my favorites: <a href=\"http://www.stonebluffcellars.com/\">Stone Bluff Cellars</a>, <a href=\"http://www.whisperingvines.net/\">Whispering Vines Vineyard</a>, <a href=\"http://www.nuyakacreek.com/\">Nuyaka Creek Winery</a> and <a href=\"http://www.graperanch.com/\">The Grape Ranch</a>. Most tastings are free and bottles are rarely more than $30. The wineries often hold special events - check <a href=\"http://www.OklahomaWines.org/\">OklahomaWines.org</a> for details.\r\n\r\n<strong>2. Brookside.</strong> <a href=\"http://brooksidetheplacetobe.com/\">There\'s nothing you can\'t do on Brookside</a> - eat, drink, shop, play, take a yoga class or even get a new tattoo.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Caramel on Brookside by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4170843632/\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2531/4170843632_28781aa8ed_o.jpg\" alt=\"Caramel on Brookside\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" /></a></div>\r\nProbably Tulsa\'s most diverse entertainment district, Brookside packs a variety of locally owned shops and restaurants, along with national brands. Be sure to pick up a locally brewed root beer at Weber\'s Old Fashioned Hamburgers, where the owners\' claim to fame is that they invented the hamburger. Hey, we\'ll take it.\r\n\r\n<strong>3. River Parks</strong>, followed by lunch at <a href=\"http://www.bluerosecafetulsa.com/elwoods.html\">Elwood\'s on the River</a>. Who doesn\'t enjoy a nice run or bike ride when visiting another city? And who\'d prefer to get that workout in the basement of a hotel when there\'s <a href=\"http://www.riverparks.org/\">a world-class trail system along one of the mightiest rivers in the U.S. just a few minutes\' drive, ride or walk away</a>?\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"41st Street Plaza at River Parks by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/3579724212/\"><img src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3315/3579724212_c09f3b7983.jpg\" alt=\"41st Street Plaza at River Parks\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /></a></div>\r\nAfter, make some of those calories back with a beer and a quick bite at Elwood\'s on the River, the River district\'s reincarnated, beloved mainstay. And/or, swing the kids by the 41st Street Plaza, where there\'s a brand-new splash pad, playground and plenty of sno cones.\r\n\r\n<strong>4. Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.</strong> There\'s so much to do at this place - eat, play, dance, hear live music, have a few drinks, stay the night - it\'s just incredible.\r\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" href=\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tZVufRlMtzM/S9sbhuNUhRI/AAAAAAAABvs/d8Djkqq53Ew/s1600/McGills+on+19+-+long+bone+ribeye.jpg\"><img src=\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tZVufRlMtzM/S9sbhuNUhRI/AAAAAAAABvs/d8Djkqq53Ew/s400/McGills+on+19+-+long+bone+ribeye.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" /></a></div>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com/Pages/default.aspx\">You could spend a full 24 hours at Hard Rock and still not have done everything</a>. Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is also a departure point for a variety of Cherokee cultural tourism tours, which explore the culture and history one of the Tulsa area\'s largest Indian tribes.\r\n\r\n<strong>5. Cherry Street Farmers\' Market.</strong> It\'s huge, it\'s bustling, <a href=\"http://www.cherrystreetfarmersmarket.com/\">it\'s like a show on Food Network or the Travel Channel</a>.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Opening Day 2010 of Cherry Street Farmers Market by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4515103434/\"><img src=\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4515103434_5c136732a9_o.jpg\" alt=\"Opening Day 2010 of Cherry Street Farmers Market\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a></div>\r\nGet live music, kids\' activities, a glass or two of wine and literally tons of new foods to try, all with Tulsa\'s famous skyline as a backdrop and in one of Tulsa\'s most beloved and beautiful historic districts.\r\n\r\n<strong>6. Oral Roberts University.</strong> I\'ve tried explaining this one to folks who plan to visit Tulsa, and it\'s just hard. <a href=\"http://www.oru.edu/\">But when they see it, boom</a>. I\'ve heard it called everything from a compelling collection of modern architecture to a space city-shaped shrine to Jesus. Both are pretty much true, but a person has to see it to believe it. Tip: Don\'t miss the giant praying hands.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"DSC09455 by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4566255930/\"><img src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3635/4566255930_33e2cde261.jpg\" alt=\"DSC09455\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /></a></div>\r\nYes, really - giant praying hands.\r\n\r\n<strong>7. A concert at the BOK Center.</strong> Some of the biggest acts around come right through Tulsa, and <a href=\"http://www.bokcenter.com/\">they play at the new BOK Center</a>.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"In Its Shadow by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/3431957726/\"><img src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3582/3431957726_c71c362a35.jpg\" alt=\"In Its Shadow\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a></div>\r\nWhile you\'re downtown, why not point out the contrast between the architecture of the BOK Center with <a href=\"http://www.tulsaarchitecture.com/\">the art deco architecture for which downtown Tulsa\'s buildings are famous</a>? Tulsa is home to one of the largest concentrations of art deco architecture in the world. The BOK Center isn\'t an example of art deco architecture, but its follows the same ethos of the art deco architects - the aspiration to produce the most cutting edge, avant-garde and grand built environments for their times.\r\n\r\n<strong>8. The Golden Driller.</strong> This friendly giant at the site of Tulsa\'s County Fairgrounds on 21st Street between Yale and Harvard is a sight for sure.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Golden Driller by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4358787509/\"><img src=\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4358787509_6a96e0177a.jpg\" alt=\"Golden Driller\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a></div>\r\nA holdover from the Oil Expos of our oil boom days, this guy has turned all sorts of heads, including those who voted him into the Top Ten Quirkiest Destinations list in the U.S. back in 2006.\r\n\r\n<strong>9. ONEOK Field.</strong> Traveling with the kids? <a href=\"http://www.tulsadrillers.com/\">Catch a Tulsa Drillers game at our brand-spanking-new ONEOK Field</a>, the prettiest boutique ballpark around.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"ONEOK Field, Opening Night by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4504549324/\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2694/4504549324_8b6c375833.jpg\" alt=\"ONEOK Field, Opening Night\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"DSC_0076 by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4479697085/\"><img src=\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4479697085_5e468205bb.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_0076\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a></div>\r\nNot only is there a playground, two grassy lawns and two picnic areas in this stadium, but there\'s plenty of kid-friendly food and good, clean family fun in the form of America\'s favorite past time. Parents, <a href=\"http://www.marshallbrewing.com/\">grab a pint of Marshall beer, expertly brewed just up the street from ONEOK Field</a> - don\'t forget to order it in the souvenir cup. The Hornsby Burger, named for the Drillers mascot, ain\'t bad, either.\r\n\r\n<strong>10. Philbrook Museum</strong>. Got an art lover coming to town? There\'s no better place to whisk that person than to <a href=\"http://www.philbrook.org/\">Philbrook Museum, truly one of the finest art museums in the U.S</a>.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Philbrook Museum Gardens by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4109884404/\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2677/4109884404_291e7acc9c.jpg\" alt=\"Philbrook Museum Gardens\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a></div>\r\nThere\'s something going on every day at Philbrook, whether it\'s for kids and families, the wine lover or the gardening aficionado. That it\'s housed in the former home of oilman Waite Phillips, who played an integral role in building Tulsa during its boom days, gives the museum an even greater sense of history and place.\r\n\r\n<strong>11. Cain\'s Ballroom.</strong> Any music buff will flip over Cain\'s Ballroom - <a href=\"http://www.cainsballroom.com/\">The Cain\'s as it\'s called by locals</a> - and not just because it\'s the birthplace of Western Swing.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img src=\"http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs170.snc1/6369_117624526800_32208996800_2218676_2724636_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" /></div>\r\nIt\'s also the venue of choice for a huge variety of acts, from our own local bands to nationally touring artists. It doesn\'t get more Tulsa than Cain\'s Ballroom.\r\n\r\n<strong>12. Downtown nightlife.</strong> There\'s nothing like getting down with one\'s bad self after a  long day of sight-seeing, and downtown Tulsa\'s nightlife scene can surely handle that inclination. Get your kicks in the Brady District at spots like <a href=\"http://www.cazschowhouse.com/\">Caz\'s</a> or Lola\'s, or head to the IDL trifecta that is <a href=\"http://www.ensobar.com/\">Enso Bar</a>, Electric Circus and IDL Ballroom.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Tulsa Bloggers Meetup by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4344431680/\"><img src=\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4344431680_27791fcc65_o.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Bloggers Meetup\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" /></a></div>\r\nThen there\'s <a href=\"http://www.arniesbar.com/\">Arnie\'s Bar</a>, <a href=\"http://www.myspace.com/dirtystavern\">Dirty\'s Tavern</a>, <a href=\"http://twitter.com/candybartulsa\">Candy Bar</a>, <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tulsa-OK/Crystal-Pistol-Saloon/68764570727\">Crystal Pistol</a>, <a href=\"http://www.myspace.com/themarqueetulsa\">The Marquee</a> and...as you might guess, I could go on. After, grab <a href=\"http://www.joemommas.com/\">some late-night pizza at Joe Momma\'s</a> (they\'re open until 3 a.m.), or some of the best breakfast in town at <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/people/Blue-Dome-Diner/1619648435\">the Blue Dome Diner</a>, right across from <a href=\"http://bestoftulsa.com/landmarks/blue_dome.shtml\">the famous Route 66 landmark for which downtown\'s hippest district was named</a>.\r\n\r\nSo. What\'s your Tulsa Top 12?\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2218676&amp;id=32208996800#!/photo.php?pid=2218676&amp;id=32208996800&amp;fbid=117624526800\">Cain\'s photo from the Cain\'s page on Facebook</a>.','How To Do Tulsa: My Tulsa Top 12','FourSquare users pick their top 12 favorite city locations as part of their public profile. I figure 12 spots isn\'t too many to visit in the space of a couple of days, even for the most slow-paced of travelers. 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We\'ve got company! Like any good hostess would do, I put together this resource of things to do, places to see, stuff to eat and parties to hit for our weekend visitors to Tulsa. I wanted to offer hacks for parking and getting around, too. The goal is to squeeze every last drop of awesomeness and fun out of a short trip to our city.\r\n\r\nHere are the goods. Tulsans, feel free to add to these in the comments.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n<strong>In case you don\'t yet have tickets to the NCAA Tournament</strong>. Tickets are $237 each and provide a reserved seat for six games played in three sessions. Each ticket is an all-session ticket. Single-session tickets hit the box office this morning at $79 each. This event is an expected sell-out, so if you don\'t have tickets and want to go to the tournament, get \'em now.\r\n\r\n<strong>Road closures and downtown parking map</strong>. Expect road closures both in the Blue Dome and Arena Districts Thursday, thanks to the overlap of the NCAA events and Tulsa\'s epic St. Patrick\'s Day celebrations. <a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/media/156031/downtownstpatrickday2011.pdf\">Get a map of the St. Patrick\'s Day road closures in downtown Tulsa here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Color-coded shuttle buses.</strong> A system of color-coded, district-specific buses will be circulating through downtown, Brookside and Cherry Street over the course of the tournament weekend. <a href=\"http://ww3.tulsachamber.com/upload/file/TSC/NCAA%20Fan%20Shuttle%20Map2.pdf\">Here\'s a map for which shuttle to catch and where</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>St. Patrick\'s Day parties and stuff to do</strong>. Tulsans love St. Patrick\'s Day, and we totally blow it out of proportion each and every year both in our Blue Dome District downtown as well as on historic Cherry Street, which is about two miles south of the parties downtown. Since we\'d love to party with you, here\'s <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-stuff-to-do-in-tulsa-grown-ups-edition/\">a list of Tulsa\'s biggest St. Patrick\'s Day shindigs</a>. For those of you who brought your kiddos along for the trip, <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-in-tulsa-kids-edition/\">here are some kid-friendly ways to celebrate St. Pat\'s in Tulsa</a>. And if you\'re just looking for a <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/where-to-eat-and-drink-in-tulsa-this-st-patricks-day-parking-tipsy-tow/\">restaurants and bars offering St. Patrick\'s Day-inspired food and drink, there\'s a TDT list for that, too</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Things to do in Tulsa this weekend</strong>. Every Friday morning at 5 a.m. a post appears here at TashaDoesTulsa.com detailing everything that\'s worth doing around Tulsa between then and when the alarm goes off on Monday morning, and this weekend will certainly be no different. Hear and see snippets of what\'s usually a batch of several dozen events on Friday morning starting at 6:10 (and through 8:10 on the 10s and 40s) on the <a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/s/krmgmorningnews/\">KRMG Morning News with Joe Kelley</a>, as well as on <a href=\"http://www.fox23.com/content/daybreak/default.aspx\">FOX 23 Daybreak</a> at about 8:30am.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</strong>. For a guide to every kind of sports lover-worthy food we have here in Tulsa, from pizza and BBQ to burgers and food with a spicy kick, check out <a href=\"http://www.tulsafoodguy.com/blog/\">the Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</a>. The guy is funny and the tips are solid.\r\n\r\n<strong>Info on Tulsa restaurants and free and family-friendly things to do</strong>. Check out these resources:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/restaurants/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Tulsa Restaurants</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/kids-and-families/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Kiddo and Family-Friendly Things To Do</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/free-stuff-to-do/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Free Things To Do in Tulsa</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/attractions/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Attractions</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/\">My very prolific pals over at Tulsa Food</a> (where you  can find reviews of the best Tulsa restaurants by region)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.thislandpress.com/\">Oklahoma stories at This Land Press</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nTulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','NCAA Visitors! 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INSERT INTO `wptdt_posts` VALUES (7077,1,'2011-03-16 16:45:37','2011-03-16 22:45:37','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-2128\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=2128\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2128\" title=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/BOKCenter-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/news/news/local/tulsa-police-ready-ncaa-tournament/nzh9/\">Between 70,000-100,000 visitors are headed for downtown Tulsa this weekend for the second and third rounds of the NCAA Tournament at the BOK Center</a>.\r\n\r\nTranslation? We\'ve got company! Like any good hostess would do, I put together this resource of things to do, places to see, stuff to eat and parties to hit for our weekend visitors to Tulsa. I wanted to offer hacks for parking and getting around, too. The goal is to squeeze every last drop of awesomeness and fun out of a short trip to our city.\r\n\r\nHere are the goods. Tulsans, feel free to add to these in the comments.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n<strong>In case you don\'t yet have tickets to the NCAA Tournament</strong>. Tickets are $237 each and provide a reserved seat for six games played in three sessions. Each ticket is an all-session ticket. Single-session tickets hit the box office this morning at $79 each. This event is an expected sell-out, so if you don\'t have tickets and want to go to the tournament, get \'em now.\r\n\r\n<strong>Road closures and downtown parking map</strong>. Expect road closures both in the Blue Dome and Arena Districts Thursday, thanks to the overlap of the NCAA events and Tulsa\'s epic St. Patrick\'s Day celebrations. <a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/media/156031/downtownstpatrickday2011.pdf\">Get a map of the St. Patrick\'s Day road closures in downtown Tulsa here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Color-coded shuttle buses.</strong> A system of color-coded, district-specific buses will be circulating through downtown, Brookside and Cherry Street over the course of the tournament weekend. <a href=\"http://ww3.tulsachamber.com/upload/file/TSC/NCAA%20Fan%20Shuttle%20Map2.pdf\">Here\'s a map for which shuttle to catch and where</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>St. Patrick\'s Day parties and stuff to do</strong>. Tulsans love St. Patrick\'s Day, and we totally blow it out of proportion each and every year both in our Blue Dome District downtown as well as on historic Cherry Street, which is about two miles south of the zaniness downtown. Since we\'d love to party with you, here\'s <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-stuff-to-do-in-tulsa-grown-ups-edition/\">a list of Tulsa\'s biggest St. Patrick\'s Day shindigs</a>. For those of you who brought your kiddos along for the trip, <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-in-tulsa-kids-edition/\">here are some kid-friendly ways to celebrate St. Pat\'s in Tulsa</a>. And if you\'re just looking for a <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/where-to-eat-and-drink-in-tulsa-this-st-patricks-day-parking-tipsy-tow/\">restaurants and bars offering St. Patrick\'s Day-inspired food and drink, there\'s a TDT list for that, too</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Things to do in Tulsa this weekend</strong>. Every Friday morning at 5 a.m. a post appears here at TashaDoesTulsa.com detailing everything that\'s worth doing around Tulsa between then and when the alarm goes off on Monday morning, and this weekend will certainly be no different. Hear and see snippets of what\'s usually a batch of several dozen events on Friday morning starting at 6:10 (and through 8:10 on the 10s and 40s) on the <a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/s/krmgmorningnews/\">KRMG Morning News with Joe Kelley</a>, as well as on <a href=\"http://www.fox23.com/content/daybreak/default.aspx\">FOX 23 Daybreak</a> at about 8:30am.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</strong>. For a guide to every kind of sports lover-worthy food we have here in Tulsa, from pizza and BBQ to burgers and food with a spicy kick, check out <a href=\"http://www.tulsafoodguy.com/blog/\">the Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</a>. The guy is funny and the tips are solid.\r\n\r\n<strong>Info on Tulsa restaurants and free and family-friendly things to do</strong>. Check out these resources:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/restaurants/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Tulsa Restaurants</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/kids-and-families/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Kiddo and Family-Friendly Things To Do</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/free-stuff-to-do/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Free Things To Do in Tulsa</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/attractions/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Attractions</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/\">My very prolific pals over at Tulsa Food</a> (where you  can find reviews of the best Tulsa restaurants by region)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.thislandpress.com/\">Oklahoma stories at This Land Press</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nTulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','NCAA Visitors! Here are some tips for things to see and do in Tulsa during the tournament. Plus, parking and transportation hacks.','Tulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','inherit','open','open','','6777-revision-16','','','2011-03-16 16:45:37','2011-03-16 22:45:37','',6777,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/6777-revision-16/',0,'revision','',0),(7074,1,'2011-03-16 16:43:09','2011-03-16 22:43:09','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-2128\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=2128\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2128\" title=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/BOKCenter-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/news/news/local/tulsa-police-ready-ncaa-tournament/nzh9/\">Between 70,000-100,000 visitors are headed for downtown Tulsa this weekend for the second and third rounds of the NCAA Tournament at the BOK Center</a>.\r\n\r\nTranslation? We\'ve got company! Like any good hostess would do, I put together this resource of things to do, places to see, stuff to eat and parties to hit for our weekend visitors to Tulsa. I wanted to offer hacks for parking and getting around, too. The goal is to squeeze every last drop of awesomeness and fun out of a short trip to our city.\r\n\r\nHere are the goods. Tulsans, feel free to add to these in the comments.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n<strong>In case you don\'t yet have tickets to the NCAA Tournament</strong>. Tickets are $237 each and provide a reserved seat for 6 games played in 3 sessions. Each ticket is an all-session ticket. Single-session tickets hit the box office yesterday at $79 each.\r\n\r\n<strong>Road closures and downtown parking map</strong>. Expect road closures both in the Blue Dome and Arena Districts Thursday, thanks to the overlap of the NCAA events and Tulsa\'s epic St. Patrick\'s Day celebrations. <a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/media/156031/downtownstpatrickday2011.pdf\">Get a map of the St. Patrick\'s Day road closures in downtown Tulsa here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Color-coded shuttle buses.</strong> A system of color-coded, district-specific buses will be circulating through downtown, Brookside and Cherry Street over the course of the tournament weekend. <a href=\"http://ww3.tulsachamber.com/upload/file/TSC/NCAA%20Fan%20Shuttle%20Map2.pdf\">Here\'s a map for which shuttle to catch and where</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>St. Patrick\'s Day parties and stuff to do</strong>. Tulsans love St. Patrick\'s Day, and we totally blow it out of proportion each and every year both in our Blue Dome District downtown as well as on historic Cherry Street, which is about two miles south of the parties downtown. Since we\'d love to party with you, here\'s <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-stuff-to-do-in-tulsa-grown-ups-edition/\">a list of Tulsa\'s biggest St. Patrick\'s Day shindigs</a>. For those of you who brought your kiddos along for the trip, <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-in-tulsa-kids-edition/\">here are some kid-friendly ways to celebrate St. Pat\'s in Tulsa</a>. And if you\'re just looking for a <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/where-to-eat-and-drink-in-tulsa-this-st-patricks-day-parking-tipsy-tow/\">restaurants and bars offering St. Patrick\'s Day-inspired food and drink, there\'s a TDT list for that, too</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Things to do in Tulsa this weekend</strong>. Every Friday morning at 5 a.m. a post appears here at TashaDoesTulsa.com detailing everything that\'s worth doing around Tulsa between then and when the alarm goes off on Monday morning, and this weekend will certainly be no different. Hear and see snippets of what\'s usually a batch of several dozen events on Friday morning starting at 6:10 (and through 8:10 on the 10s and 40s) on the <a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/s/krmgmorningnews/\">KRMG Morning News with Joe Kelley</a>, as well as on <a href=\"http://www.fox23.com/content/daybreak/default.aspx\">FOX 23 Daybreak</a> at about 8:30am.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</strong>. For a guide to every kind of sports lover-worthy food we have here in Tulsa, from pizza and BBQ to burgers and food with a spicy kick, check out <a href=\"http://www.tulsafoodguy.com/blog/\">the Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</a>. The guy is funny and the tips are solid.\r\n\r\n<strong>Info on Tulsa restaurants and free and family-friendly things to do</strong>. Check out these resources:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/restaurants/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Tulsa Restaurants</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/kids-and-families/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Kiddo and Family-Friendly Things To Do</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/free-stuff-to-do/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Free Things To Do in Tulsa</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/attractions/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Attractions</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/\">My very prolific pals over at Tulsa Food</a> (where you  can find reviews of the best Tulsa restaurants by region)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.thislandpress.com/\">Oklahoma stories at This Land Press</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nTulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','NCAA Visitors! Here are some tips for things to see and do in Tulsa during the tournament. Plus, parking and transportation hacks.','Tulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','inherit','open','open','','6777-revision-13','','','2011-03-16 16:43:09','2011-03-16 22:43:09','',6777,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/6777-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(7075,1,'2011-03-16 16:44:05','2011-03-16 22:44:05','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-2128\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=2128\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2128\" title=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/BOKCenter-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/news/news/local/tulsa-police-ready-ncaa-tournament/nzh9/\">Between 70,000-100,000 visitors are headed for downtown Tulsa this weekend for the second and third rounds of the NCAA Tournament at the BOK Center</a>.\r\n\r\nTranslation? We\'ve got company! Like any good hostess would do, I put together this resource of things to do, places to see, stuff to eat and parties to hit for our weekend visitors to Tulsa. I wanted to offer hacks for parking and getting around, too. The goal is to squeeze every last drop of awesomeness and fun out of a short trip to our city.\r\n\r\nHere are the goods. Tulsans, feel free to add to these in the comments.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n<strong>In case you don\'t yet have tickets to the NCAA Tournament</strong>. Tickets are $237 each and provide a reserved seat for six games played in three sessions. Each ticket is an all-session ticket. Single-session tickets hit the box office this morning at $79 each. This event is an expected sell-out, so if you don\'t have tickets and want to go to the tournament, get \'em now.\r\n\r\n<strong>Road closures and downtown parking map</strong>. Expect road closures both in the Blue Dome and Arena Districts Thursday, thanks to the overlap of the NCAA events and Tulsa\'s epic St. Patrick\'s Day celebrations. <a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/media/156031/downtownstpatrickday2011.pdf\">Get a map of the St. Patrick\'s Day road closures in downtown Tulsa here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Color-coded shuttle buses.</strong> A system of color-coded, district-specific buses will be circulating through downtown, Brookside and Cherry Street over the course of the tournament weekend. <a href=\"http://ww3.tulsachamber.com/upload/file/TSC/NCAA%20Fan%20Shuttle%20Map2.pdf\">Here\'s a map for which shuttle to catch and where</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>St. Patrick\'s Day parties and stuff to do</strong>. Tulsans love St. Patrick\'s Day, and we totally blow it out of proportion each and every year both in our Blue Dome District downtown as well as on historic Cherry Street, which is about two miles south of the parties downtown. Since we\'d love to party with you, here\'s <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-stuff-to-do-in-tulsa-grown-ups-edition/\">a list of Tulsa\'s biggest St. Patrick\'s Day shindigs</a>. For those of you who brought your kiddos along for the trip, <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-in-tulsa-kids-edition/\">here are some kid-friendly ways to celebrate St. Pat\'s in Tulsa</a>. And if you\'re just looking for a <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/where-to-eat-and-drink-in-tulsa-this-st-patricks-day-parking-tipsy-tow/\">restaurants and bars offering St. Patrick\'s Day-inspired food and drink, there\'s a TDT list for that, too</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Things to do in Tulsa this weekend</strong>. Every Friday morning at 5 a.m. a post appears here at TashaDoesTulsa.com detailing everything that\'s worth doing around Tulsa between then and when the alarm goes off on Monday morning, and this weekend will certainly be no different. Hear and see snippets of what\'s usually a batch of several dozen events on Friday morning starting at 6:10 (and through 8:10 on the 10s and 40s) on the <a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/s/krmgmorningnews/\">KRMG Morning News with Joe Kelley</a>, as well as on <a href=\"http://www.fox23.com/content/daybreak/default.aspx\">FOX 23 Daybreak</a> at about 8:30am.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</strong>. For a guide to every kind of sports lover-worthy food we have here in Tulsa, from pizza and BBQ to burgers and food with a spicy kick, check out <a href=\"http://www.tulsafoodguy.com/blog/\">the Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</a>. The guy is funny and the tips are solid.\r\n\r\n<strong>Info on Tulsa restaurants and free and family-friendly things to do</strong>. Check out these resources:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/restaurants/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Tulsa Restaurants</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/kids-and-families/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Kiddo and Family-Friendly Things To Do</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/free-stuff-to-do/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Free Things To Do in Tulsa</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/attractions/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Attractions</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/\">My very prolific pals over at Tulsa Food</a> (where you  can find reviews of the best Tulsa restaurants by region)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.thislandpress.com/\">Oklahoma stories at This Land Press</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nTulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','NCAA Visitors! Here are some tips for things to see and do in Tulsa during the tournament. Plus, parking and transportation hacks.','Tulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','inherit','open','open','','6777-revision-14','','','2011-03-16 16:44:05','2011-03-16 22:44:05','',6777,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/6777-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(7072,1,'2011-03-16 16:42:12','2011-03-16 22:42:12','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-2128\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=2128\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2128\" title=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/BOKCenter-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/news/news/local/tulsa-police-ready-ncaa-tournament/nzh9/\">Between 70,000-100,000 visitors are headed for downtown Tulsa this weekend for the second and third rounds of the NCAA Tournament at the BOK Center</a>.\r\n\r\nTranslation? We\'ve got company! Like any good hostess would do, I put together this resource of things to do, places to see, stuff to eat and parties to hit for our weekend visitors to Tulsa. I wanted to offer the locals\' set of hacks for parking and getting around, too, and for generally squeezing every last drop of goodness and fun out of their trip to our city.\r\n\r\nHere are the goods. Tulsans, feel free to add to these in the comments.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n<strong>In case you don\'t yet have tickets to the NCAA Tournament</strong>. Tickets are $237 each and provide a reserved seat for 6 games played in 3 sessions. Each ticket is an all-session ticket. Single-session tickets hit the box office yesterday at $79 each.\r\n\r\n<strong>Road closures and downtown parking map</strong>. Expect road closures both in the Blue Dome and Arena Districts Thursday, thanks to the overlap of the NCAA events and Tulsa\'s epic St. Patrick\'s Day celebrations. <a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/media/156031/downtownstpatrickday2011.pdf\">Get a map of the St. Patrick\'s Day road closures in downtown Tulsa here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Color-coded shuttle buses.</strong> A system of color-coded, district-specific buses will be circulating through downtown, Brookside and Cherry Street over the course of the tournament weekend. <a href=\"http://ww3.tulsachamber.com/upload/file/TSC/NCAA%20Fan%20Shuttle%20Map2.pdf\">Here\'s a map for which shuttle to catch and where</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>St. Patrick\'s Day parties and stuff to do</strong>. Tulsans love St. Patrick\'s Day, and we totally blow it out of proportion each and every year both in our Blue Dome District downtown as well as on historic Cherry Street, which is about two miles south of the parties downtown. Since we\'d love to party with you, here\'s <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-stuff-to-do-in-tulsa-grown-ups-edition/\">a list of Tulsa\'s biggest St. Patrick\'s Day shindigs</a>. For those of you who brought your kiddos along for the trip, <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-in-tulsa-kids-edition/\">here are some kid-friendly ways to celebrate St. Pat\'s in Tulsa</a>. And if you\'re just looking for a <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/where-to-eat-and-drink-in-tulsa-this-st-patricks-day-parking-tipsy-tow/\">restaurants and bars offering St. Patrick\'s Day-inspired food and drink, there\'s a TDT list for that, too</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Things to do in Tulsa this weekend</strong>. Every Friday morning at 5 a.m. a post appears here at TashaDoesTulsa.com detailing everything that\'s worth doing around Tulsa between then and when the alarm goes off on Monday morning, and this weekend will certainly be no different. Hear and see snippets of what\'s usually a batch of several dozen events on Friday morning starting at 6:10 (and through 8:10 on the 10s and 40s) on the <a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/s/krmgmorningnews/\">KRMG Morning News with Joe Kelley</a>, as well as on <a href=\"http://www.fox23.com/content/daybreak/default.aspx\">FOX 23 Daybreak</a> at about 8:30am.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</strong>. For a guide to every kind of sports lover-worthy food we have here in Tulsa, from pizza and BBQ to burgers and food with a spicy kick, check out <a href=\"http://www.tulsafoodguy.com/blog/\">the Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</a>. The guy is funny and the tips are solid.\r\n\r\n<strong>Info on Tulsa restaurants and free and family-friendly things to do</strong>. Check out these resources:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/restaurants/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Tulsa Restaurants</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/kids-and-families/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Kiddo and Family-Friendly Things To Do</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/free-stuff-to-do/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Free Things To Do in Tulsa</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/attractions/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Attractions</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/\">My very prolific pals over at Tulsa Food</a> (where you  can find reviews of the best Tulsa restaurants by region)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.thislandpress.com/\">Oklahoma stories at This Land Press</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nTulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','NCAA Visitors! Here are some tips for things to see and do in Tulsa during the tournament. Plus, parking and transportation hacks.','Tulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','inherit','open','open','','6777-revision-11','','','2011-03-16 16:42:12','2011-03-16 22:42:12','',6777,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/6777-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(7073,1,'2011-03-16 16:43:09','2011-03-16 22:43:09','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-2128\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=2128\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2128\" title=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/BOKCenter-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/news/news/local/tulsa-police-ready-ncaa-tournament/nzh9/\">Between 70,000-100,000 visitors are headed for downtown Tulsa this weekend for the second and third rounds of the NCAA Tournament at the BOK Center</a>.\r\n\r\nTranslation? We\'ve got company! Like any good hostess would do, I put together this resource of things to do, places to see, stuff to eat and parties to hit for our weekend visitors to Tulsa. I wanted to offer hacks for parking and getting around, too. The goal is to squeeze every last drop of awesomeness and fun out of a short trip to our city.\r\n\r\nHere are the goods. Tulsans, feel free to add to these in the comments.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n<strong>In case you don\'t yet have tickets to the NCAA Tournament</strong>. Tickets are $237 each and provide a reserved seat for 6 games played in 3 sessions. Each ticket is an all-session ticket. Single-session tickets hit the box office yesterday at $79 each.\r\n\r\n<strong>Road closures and downtown parking map</strong>. Expect road closures both in the Blue Dome and Arena Districts Thursday, thanks to the overlap of the NCAA events and Tulsa\'s epic St. Patrick\'s Day celebrations. <a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/media/156031/downtownstpatrickday2011.pdf\">Get a map of the St. Patrick\'s Day road closures in downtown Tulsa here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Color-coded shuttle buses.</strong> A system of color-coded, district-specific buses will be circulating through downtown, Brookside and Cherry Street over the course of the tournament weekend. <a href=\"http://ww3.tulsachamber.com/upload/file/TSC/NCAA%20Fan%20Shuttle%20Map2.pdf\">Here\'s a map for which shuttle to catch and where</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>St. Patrick\'s Day parties and stuff to do</strong>. Tulsans love St. Patrick\'s Day, and we totally blow it out of proportion each and every year both in our Blue Dome District downtown as well as on historic Cherry Street, which is about two miles south of the parties downtown. Since we\'d love to party with you, here\'s <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-stuff-to-do-in-tulsa-grown-ups-edition/\">a list of Tulsa\'s biggest St. Patrick\'s Day shindigs</a>. For those of you who brought your kiddos along for the trip, <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-in-tulsa-kids-edition/\">here are some kid-friendly ways to celebrate St. Pat\'s in Tulsa</a>. And if you\'re just looking for a <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/where-to-eat-and-drink-in-tulsa-this-st-patricks-day-parking-tipsy-tow/\">restaurants and bars offering St. Patrick\'s Day-inspired food and drink, there\'s a TDT list for that, too</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Things to do in Tulsa this weekend</strong>. Every Friday morning at 5 a.m. a post appears here at TashaDoesTulsa.com detailing everything that\'s worth doing around Tulsa between then and when the alarm goes off on Monday morning, and this weekend will certainly be no different. Hear and see snippets of what\'s usually a batch of several dozen events on Friday morning starting at 6:10 (and through 8:10 on the 10s and 40s) on the <a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/s/krmgmorningnews/\">KRMG Morning News with Joe Kelley</a>, as well as on <a href=\"http://www.fox23.com/content/daybreak/default.aspx\">FOX 23 Daybreak</a> at about 8:30am.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</strong>. For a guide to every kind of sports lover-worthy food we have here in Tulsa, from pizza and BBQ to burgers and food with a spicy kick, check out <a href=\"http://www.tulsafoodguy.com/blog/\">the Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</a>. The guy is funny and the tips are solid.\r\n\r\n<strong>Info on Tulsa restaurants and free and family-friendly things to do</strong>. Check out these resources:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/restaurants/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Tulsa Restaurants</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/kids-and-families/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Kiddo and Family-Friendly Things To Do</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/free-stuff-to-do/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Free Things To Do in Tulsa</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/attractions/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Attractions</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/\">My very prolific pals over at Tulsa Food</a> (where you  can find reviews of the best Tulsa restaurants by region)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.thislandpress.com/\">Oklahoma stories at This Land Press</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nTulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','NCAA Visitors! Here are some tips for things to see and do in Tulsa during the tournament. Plus, parking and transportation hacks.','Tulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','inherit','open','open','','6777-revision-12','','','2011-03-16 16:43:09','2011-03-16 22:43:09','',6777,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/6777-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(5861,1,'2007-05-28 19:17:00','2007-05-28 19:17:00','<a onblur=\"try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}\" href=\"http://a487.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/55/l_66cfcfee2c1844a7de4bc89d807a2b56.jpg\"><img style=\"margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 155px; height: 117px;\" src=\"http://a487.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/55/l_66cfcfee2c1844a7de4bc89d807a2b56.jpg\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\"></a>Blogger: <a href=\"http://www.myspace.com/logsdonj\">Mos Jef</a><br />                                                                               <p>So I was coaxed into running a 5k race this morning.  One of my students from last year kept nagging about running with her in a race.  I finally gave in today and participated in the Maple Ridge Memorial Day Run:<br /><br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://www.okrunner.com/images/other/MapleRidgeLogo.jpg\"></p> <p>I think everybody should enter in one of these every once in a while.  Even if you don\'t plan on running the entire race, you\'ll be in good company.  Plenty of people stop to walk.  It was like a Tulsa social event.  Hundreds of people were there and it was fun.  Everyone was so friendly and encouraging.  Maple Ridge neighbors set up tables to hand out water along the way.  They clapped and cheered all the runners.  I feel really good post-race.  I may visit <a href=\"http://www.okrunner.com/\" target=\"_self\">Oklahoma Runner</a> occasionally and keep up with the Tulsa running scene.  </p> <p>I also recommend you go with two 14 year-old girls that call you an \"old man\" before the race to ensure you push yourself to the limit.  I came in at 22:45 compared to their 25 minutes.  Boo-yah!  The only difference is they will be bouncing around, fully recovered in a few hours.  Me? -- it will take 5 minutes to get out of bed tomorrow.  I can\'t let this show at school tomorrow, though.  I have to do an irritating victory dance in front of all their friends and pretend my legs aren\'t throbbing.</p>','Maple Ridge Memorial Day Run','','inherit','open','open','','14-revision','','','2007-05-28 19:17:00','2007-05-28 19:17:00','',14,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2007/05/14-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(7070,1,'2011-03-16 16:42:00','2011-03-16 22:42:00','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-2128\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=2128\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2128\" title=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/BOKCenter-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/news/news/local/tulsa-police-ready-ncaa-tournament/nzh9/\">Between 70,000-100,000 visitors are headed for downtown Tulsa this weekend for the second and third rounds of the NCAA Tournament at the BOK Center</a>.\r\n\r\nTranslation? We\'ve got company! Like any good hostess would do, I put together this resource of things to do, places to see, stuff to eat and parties to hit for our weekend visitors to Tulsa. I wanted to offer the locals\' set of hacks for parking and getting around, too, and for generally squeezing every last drop of goodness and fun out of their trip to our city.\r\n\r\nHere are the goods. Tulsans, feel free to add to these in the comments.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n<strong>In case you don\'t yet have tickets to the NCAA Tournament</strong>. Tickets are $237 each and provide a reserved seat for 6 games played in 3 sessions. Each ticket is an all-session ticket. Single-session tickets hit the box office yesterday at $79 each.\r\n\r\n<strong>Road closures and downtown parking map</strong>. Expect road closures both in the Blue Dome and Arena Districts Thursday, thanks to the overlap of the NCAA events and Tulsa\'s epic St. Patrick\'s Day celebrations. <a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/media/156031/downtownstpatrickday2011.pdf\">Get a map of the St. Patrick\'s Day road closures in downtown Tulsa here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Color-coded shuttle buses.</strong> A system of color-coded, district-specific buses will be circulating through downtown, Brookside and Cherry Street over the course of the tournament weekend. <a href=\"http://ww3.tulsachamber.com/upload/file/TSC/NCAA%20Fan%20Shuttle%20Map2.pdf\">Here\'s a map for which shuttle to catch and where</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>St. Patrick\'s Day parties and stuff to do</strong>. Tulsans love St. Patrick\'s Day, and we totally blow it out of proportion each and every year both in our Blue Dome District downtown as well as on historic Cherry Street, which is about two miles south of the parties downtown. Since we\'d love to party with you, here\'s <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-stuff-to-do-in-tulsa-grown-ups-edition/\">a list of Tulsa\'s biggest St. Patrick\'s Day shindigs</a>. For those of you who brought your kiddos along for the trip, <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-in-tulsa-kids-edition/\">here are some kid-friendly ways to celebrate St. Pat\'s in Tulsa</a>. And if you\'re just looking for a <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/where-to-eat-and-drink-in-tulsa-this-st-patricks-day-parking-tipsy-tow/\">restaurants and bars offering St. Patrick\'s Day-inspired food and drink, there\'s a TDT list for that, too</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Things to do in Tulsa this weekend</strong>. Every Friday morning at 5 a.m. a post appears here at TashaDoesTulsa.com detailing everything that\'s worth doing around Tulsa between then and when the alarm goes off on Monday morning, and this weekend will certainly be no different. Hear and see snippets of what\'s usually a batch of several dozen events on Friday morning starting at 6:10 (and through 8:10 on the 10s and 40s) on the <a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/s/krmgmorningnews/\">KRMG Morning News with Joe Kelley</a>, as well as on <a href=\"http://www.fox23.com/content/daybreak/default.aspx\">FOX 23 Daybreak</a> at about 8:30am.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</strong>. For a guide to every kind of sports lover-worthy food we have here in Tulsa, from pizza and BBQ to burgers and food with a spicy kick, check out <a href=\"http://www.tulsafoodguy.com/blog/\">the Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</a>. The guy is funny and the tips are solid.\r\n\r\n<strong>Info on Tulsa restaurants and free and family-friendly things to do</strong>. Check out these resources:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/restaurants/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Tulsa Restaurants</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/kids-and-families/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Kiddo and Family-Friendly Things To Do</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/free-stuff-to-do/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Free Things To Do in Tulsa</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/attractions/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Attractions</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/\">My very prolific pals over at Tulsa Food</a> (where you  can find reviews of the best Tulsa restaurants by region)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.thislandpress.com/\">Oklahoma stories at This Land Press</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nTulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','NCAA Visitors! Here are some tips for things to see and do in Tulsa during the tournament. Plus, parking and transportation hacks.','Tulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','inherit','open','open','','6777-revision-9','','','2011-03-16 16:42:00','2011-03-16 22:42:00','',6777,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/6777-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(7071,1,'2011-03-16 16:42:12','2011-03-16 22:42:12','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-2128\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=2128\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2128\" title=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/BOKCenter-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/news/news/local/tulsa-police-ready-ncaa-tournament/nzh9/\">Between 70,000-100,000 visitors are headed for downtown Tulsa this weekend for the second and third rounds of the NCAA Tournament at the BOK Center</a>.\r\n\r\nTranslation? We\'ve got company! Like any good hostess would do, I put together this resource of things to do, places to see, stuff to eat and parties to hit for our weekend visitors to Tulsa. I wanted to offer the locals\' set of hacks for parking and getting around, too, and for generally squeezing every last drop of goodness and fun out of their trip to our city.\r\n\r\nHere are the goods. Tulsans, feel free to add to these in the comments.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n<strong>In case you don\'t yet have tickets to the NCAA Tournament</strong>. Tickets are $237 each and provide a reserved seat for 6 games played in 3 sessions. Each ticket is an all-session ticket. Single-session tickets hit the box office yesterday at $79 each.\r\n\r\n<strong>Road closures and downtown parking map</strong>. Expect road closures both in the Blue Dome and Arena Districts Thursday, thanks to the overlap of the NCAA events and Tulsa\'s epic St. Patrick\'s Day celebrations. <a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/media/156031/downtownstpatrickday2011.pdf\">Get a map of the St. Patrick\'s Day road closures in downtown Tulsa here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Color-coded shuttle buses.</strong> A system of color-coded, district-specific buses will be circulating through downtown, Brookside and Cherry Street over the course of the tournament weekend. <a href=\"http://ww3.tulsachamber.com/upload/file/TSC/NCAA%20Fan%20Shuttle%20Map2.pdf\">Here\'s a map for which shuttle to catch and where</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>St. Patrick\'s Day parties and stuff to do</strong>. Tulsans love St. Patrick\'s Day, and we totally blow it out of proportion each and every year both in our Blue Dome District downtown as well as on historic Cherry Street, which is about two miles south of the parties downtown. Since we\'d love to party with you, here\'s <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-stuff-to-do-in-tulsa-grown-ups-edition/\">a list of Tulsa\'s biggest St. Patrick\'s Day shindigs</a>. For those of you who brought your kiddos along for the trip, <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-in-tulsa-kids-edition/\">here are some kid-friendly ways to celebrate St. Pat\'s in Tulsa</a>. And if you\'re just looking for a <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/where-to-eat-and-drink-in-tulsa-this-st-patricks-day-parking-tipsy-tow/\">restaurants and bars offering St. Patrick\'s Day-inspired food and drink, there\'s a TDT list for that, too</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Things to do in Tulsa this weekend</strong>. Every Friday morning at 5 a.m. a post appears here at TashaDoesTulsa.com detailing everything that\'s worth doing around Tulsa between then and when the alarm goes off on Monday morning, and this weekend will certainly be no different. Hear and see snippets of what\'s usually a batch of several dozen events on Friday morning starting at 6:10 (and through 8:10 on the 10s and 40s) on the <a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/s/krmgmorningnews/\">KRMG Morning News with Joe Kelley</a>, as well as on <a href=\"http://www.fox23.com/content/daybreak/default.aspx\">FOX 23 Daybreak</a> at about 8:30am.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</strong>. For a guide to every kind of sports lover-worthy food we have here in Tulsa, from pizza and BBQ to burgers and food with a spicy kick, check out <a href=\"http://www.tulsafoodguy.com/blog/\">the Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</a>. The guy is funny and the tips are solid.\r\n\r\n<strong>Info on Tulsa restaurants and free and family-friendly things to do</strong>. Check out these resources:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/restaurants/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Tulsa Restaurants</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/kids-and-families/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Kiddo and Family-Friendly Things To Do</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/free-stuff-to-do/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Free Things To Do in Tulsa</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/attractions/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Attractions</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/\">My very prolific pals over at Tulsa Food</a> (where you  can find reviews of the best Tulsa restaurants by region)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.thislandpress.com/\">Oklahoma stories at This Land Press</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nTulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','NCAA Visitors! Here are some tips for things to see and do in Tulsa during the tournament. Plus, parking and transportation hacks.','Tulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','inherit','open','open','','6777-revision-10','','','2011-03-16 16:42:12','2011-03-16 22:42:12','',6777,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/6777-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(5862,1,'2011-02-11 00:05:26','2011-02-11 05:05:26','','ShopTulsa.org','','inherit','open','open','','shoptulsa_ad_728x90','','','2011-02-11 00:05:26','2011-02-11 05:05:26','',0,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/shoptulsa_ad_728x90.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7068,1,'2011-03-16 16:37:23','2011-03-16 22:37:23','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-2128\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=2128\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2128\" title=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/BOKCenter-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/news/news/local/tulsa-police-ready-ncaa-tournament/nzh9/\">Between 70,000-100,000 visitors are headed for downtown Tulsa this weekend for the second and third rounds of the NCAA Tournament at the BOK Center</a>.\r\n\r\nTranslation? We\'ve got company! Like any good hostess would do, I put together this resource of things to do, places to see and parties to hit for our weekend visitors to Tulsa. I wanted to offer the locals\' set of hacks for parking and getting around, too, and for generally squeezing every last drop of goodness and fun out of their trip to our city.\r\n\r\nHere are the goods. Tulsans, feel free to add to these in the comments.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n<strong>In case you don\'t yet have tickets to the NCAA Tournament</strong>. Tickets are $237 each and provide a reserved seat for 6 games played in 3 sessions. Each ticket is an all-session ticket. Single-session tickets hit the box office yesterday at $79 each.\r\n\r\n<strong>Road closures and downtown parking map</strong>. Expect road closures both in the Blue Dome and Arena Districts Thursday, thanks to the overlap of the NCAA events and Tulsa\'s epic St. Patrick\'s Day celebrations. <a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/media/156031/downtownstpatrickday2011.pdf\">Get a map of the St. Patrick\'s Day road closures in downtown Tulsa here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Color-coded shuttle buses.</strong> A system of color-coded, district-specific buses will be circulating through downtown, Brookside and Cherry Street over the course of the tournament weekend. <a href=\"http://ww3.tulsachamber.com/upload/file/TSC/NCAA%20Fan%20Shuttle%20Map2.pdf\">Here\'s a map for which shuttle to catch and where</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>St. Patrick\'s Day parties and stuff to do</strong>. Tulsans love St. Patrick\'s Day, and we totally blow it out of proportion each and every year both in our Blue Dome District downtown as well as on historic Cherry Street, which is about two miles south of the parties downtown. Since we\'d love to party with you, here\'s <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-stuff-to-do-in-tulsa-grown-ups-edition/\">a list of Tulsa\'s biggest St. Patrick\'s Day shindigs</a>. For those of you who brought your kiddos along for the trip, <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-in-tulsa-kids-edition/\">here are some kid-friendly ways to celebrate St. Pat\'s in Tulsa</a>. And if you\'re just looking for a <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/where-to-eat-and-drink-in-tulsa-this-st-patricks-day-parking-tipsy-tow/\">restaurants and bars offering St. Patrick\'s Day-inspired food and drink, there\'s a TDT list for that, too</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Things to do in Tulsa this weekend</strong>. Every Friday morning at 5 a.m. a post appears here at TashaDoesTulsa.com detailing everything that\'s worth doing around Tulsa between then and when the alarm goes off on Monday morning, and this weekend will certainly be no different. Hear and see snippets of what\'s usually a batch of several dozen events on Friday morning starting at 6:10 (and through 8:10 on the 10s and 40s) on the <a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/s/krmgmorningnews/\">KRMG Morning News with Joe Kelley</a>, as well as on <a href=\"http://www.fox23.com/content/daybreak/default.aspx\">FOX 23 Daybreak</a> at about 8:30am.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</strong>. For a guide to every kind of sports lover-worthy food we have here in Tulsa, from pizza and BBQ to burgers and food with a spicy kick, check out <a href=\"http://www.tulsafoodguy.com/blog/\">the Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</a>. The guy is funny and the tips are solid.\r\n\r\n<strong>Info on Tulsa restaurants and free and family-friendly things to do</strong>. Check out these resources:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/restaurants/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Tulsa Restaurants</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/kids-and-families/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Kiddo and Family-Friendly Things To Do</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/free-stuff-to-do/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Free Things To Do in Tulsa</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/attractions/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Attractions</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/\">My very prolific pals over at Tulsa Food</a> (where you  can find reviews of the best Tulsa restaurants by region)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.thislandpress.com/\">Oklahoma stories at This Land Press</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nTulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','NCAA Visitors! Here are some tips for things to see and do in Tulsa during the tournament. Plus, parking and transportation hacks.','Tulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','inherit','open','open','','6777-revision-7','','','2011-03-16 16:37:23','2011-03-16 22:37:23','',6777,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/6777-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(7069,1,'2011-03-16 16:41:59','2011-03-16 22:41:59','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-2128\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=2128\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2128\" title=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/BOKCenter-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/news/news/local/tulsa-police-ready-ncaa-tournament/nzh9/\">Between 70,000-100,000 visitors are headed for downtown Tulsa this weekend for the second and third rounds of the NCAA Tournament at the BOK Center</a>.\r\n\r\nTranslation? We\'ve got company! Like any good hostess would do, I put together this resource of things to do, places to see, stuff to eat and parties to hit for our weekend visitors to Tulsa. I wanted to offer the locals\' set of hacks for parking and getting around, too, and for generally squeezing every last drop of goodness and fun out of their trip to our city.\r\n\r\nHere are the goods. Tulsans, feel free to add to these in the comments.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n<strong>In case you don\'t yet have tickets to the NCAA Tournament</strong>. Tickets are $237 each and provide a reserved seat for 6 games played in 3 sessions. Each ticket is an all-session ticket. Single-session tickets hit the box office yesterday at $79 each.\r\n\r\n<strong>Road closures and downtown parking map</strong>. Expect road closures both in the Blue Dome and Arena Districts Thursday, thanks to the overlap of the NCAA events and Tulsa\'s epic St. Patrick\'s Day celebrations. <a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/media/156031/downtownstpatrickday2011.pdf\">Get a map of the St. Patrick\'s Day road closures in downtown Tulsa here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Color-coded shuttle buses.</strong> A system of color-coded, district-specific buses will be circulating through downtown, Brookside and Cherry Street over the course of the tournament weekend. <a href=\"http://ww3.tulsachamber.com/upload/file/TSC/NCAA%20Fan%20Shuttle%20Map2.pdf\">Here\'s a map for which shuttle to catch and where</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>St. Patrick\'s Day parties and stuff to do</strong>. Tulsans love St. Patrick\'s Day, and we totally blow it out of proportion each and every year both in our Blue Dome District downtown as well as on historic Cherry Street, which is about two miles south of the parties downtown. Since we\'d love to party with you, here\'s <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-stuff-to-do-in-tulsa-grown-ups-edition/\">a list of Tulsa\'s biggest St. Patrick\'s Day shindigs</a>. For those of you who brought your kiddos along for the trip, <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-in-tulsa-kids-edition/\">here are some kid-friendly ways to celebrate St. Pat\'s in Tulsa</a>. And if you\'re just looking for a <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/where-to-eat-and-drink-in-tulsa-this-st-patricks-day-parking-tipsy-tow/\">restaurants and bars offering St. Patrick\'s Day-inspired food and drink, there\'s a TDT list for that, too</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Things to do in Tulsa this weekend</strong>. Every Friday morning at 5 a.m. a post appears here at TashaDoesTulsa.com detailing everything that\'s worth doing around Tulsa between then and when the alarm goes off on Monday morning, and this weekend will certainly be no different. Hear and see snippets of what\'s usually a batch of several dozen events on Friday morning starting at 6:10 (and through 8:10 on the 10s and 40s) on the <a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/s/krmgmorningnews/\">KRMG Morning News with Joe Kelley</a>, as well as on <a href=\"http://www.fox23.com/content/daybreak/default.aspx\">FOX 23 Daybreak</a> at about 8:30am.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</strong>. For a guide to every kind of sports lover-worthy food we have here in Tulsa, from pizza and BBQ to burgers and food with a spicy kick, check out <a href=\"http://www.tulsafoodguy.com/blog/\">the Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</a>. The guy is funny and the tips are solid.\r\n\r\n<strong>Info on Tulsa restaurants and free and family-friendly things to do</strong>. Check out these resources:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/restaurants/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Tulsa Restaurants</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/kids-and-families/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Kiddo and Family-Friendly Things To Do</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/free-stuff-to-do/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Free Things To Do in Tulsa</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/attractions/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Attractions</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/\">My very prolific pals over at Tulsa Food</a> (where you  can find reviews of the best Tulsa restaurants by region)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.thislandpress.com/\">Oklahoma stories at This Land Press</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nTulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','NCAA Visitors! Here are some tips for things to see and do in Tulsa during the tournament. Plus, parking and transportation hacks.','Tulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','inherit','open','open','','6777-revision-8','','','2011-03-16 16:41:59','2011-03-16 22:41:59','',6777,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/6777-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(7066,1,'2011-03-16 16:25:14','2011-03-16 22:25:14','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-2128\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=2128\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2128\" title=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/BOKCenter-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /></a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/news/news/local/tulsa-police-ready-ncaa-tournament/nzh9/\">Between 70,000-100,000 visitors are headed for downtown Tulsa this weekend for the second and third rounds of the NCAA Tournament at the BOK Center</a>.\n\nTranslation? We\'ve got company! Like any good hostess would do, I put together this resource of things to do, places to see and parties to hit for our weekend visitors to Tulsa. I wanted to offer the locals\' set of hacks for parking and getting around, too, and for generally squeezing every last drop of goodness and fun out of their trip to our city.\n\nHere are the goods. Tulsans, feel free to add to these in the comments.\n\n<!--more-->\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\n<strong>In case you don\'t yet have tickets to the NCAA Tournament</strong>. Tickets are $237 each and provide a reserved seat for 6 games played in 3 sessions. Each ticket is an all-session ticket. Single-session tickets hit the box office yesterday at $79 each.\n\n<strong>Road closures and downtown parking map</strong>. Expect road closures both in the Blue Dome and Arena Districts Thursday, thanks to the overlap of the NCAA events and Tulsa\'s epic St. Patrick\'s Day celebrations. <a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/media/156031/downtownstpatrickday2011.pdf\">Get a map of the St. Patrick\'s Day road closures in downtown Tulsa here</a>.\n\n<strong>Color-coded shuttle buses.</strong> A system of color-coded, district-specific buses will be circulating through downtown, Brookside and Cherry Street over the course of the tournament weekend. <a href=\"http://ww3.tulsachamber.com/upload/file/TSC/NCAA%20Fan%20Shuttle%20Map2.pdf\">Here\'s a map for which shuttle to catch and where</a>.\n\n<strong>St. Patrick\'s Day parties and stuff to do</strong>. Tulsans love St. Patrick\'s Day, and we totally blow it out of proportion each and every year both in our Blue Dome District downtown as well as on historic Cherry Street, which is about two miles south of the parties downtown. Since we\'d love to party with you, here\'s <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-stuff-to-do-in-tulsa-grown-ups-edition/\">a list of Tulsa\'s biggest St. Patrick\'s Day shindigs</a>. For those of you who brought your kiddos along for the trip, <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-in-tulsa-kids-edition/\">here are some kid-friendly ways to celebrate St. Pat\'s in Tulsa</a>. And if you\'re just looking for a <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/where-to-eat-and-drink-in-tulsa-this-st-patricks-day-parking-tipsy-tow/\">restaurants and bars offering St. Patrick\'s Day-inspired food and drink, there\'s a TDT list for that, too</a>.\n\n<strong>Things to do in Tulsa this weekend</strong>. Every Friday morning at 5 a.m. a post appears here at TashaDoesTulsa.com detailing everything that\'s worth doing around Tulsa between then and when the alarm goes off on Monday morning, and this weekend will certainly be no different. Hear and see snippets of what\'s usually a batch of several dozen events on Friday morning starting at 6:10 (and through 8:10 on the 10s and 40s) on the <a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/s/krmgmorningnews/\">KRMG Morning News with Joe Kelley</a>, as well as on <a href=\"http://www.fox23.com/content/daybreak/default.aspx\">FOX 23 Daybreak</a> at about 8:30am.\n\n<strong>Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</strong>. For a guide to every kind of sports lover-worthy food we have here in Tulsa, from pizza and BBQ to burgers and food with a spicy kick, check out <a href=\"http://www.tulsafoodguy.com/blog/\">the Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</a>. The guy is funny and the tips are solid.\n\n<strong>Info on Tulsa restaurants and free and family-friendly things to do</strong>. Check out these resources:\n<ul>\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/restaurants/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Tulsa Restaurants</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/kids-and-families/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Kiddo and Family-Friendly Things To Do</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/free-stuff-to-do/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Free Things To Do in Tulsa</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/attractions/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Attractions</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/\">My very prolific pals over at Tulsa Food</a> (where you  can find reviews of the best Tulsa restaurants by region)</li>\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.thislandpress.com/\">Oklahoma stories at This Land Press</a></li>\n</ul>\n\nTulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','NCAA Visitors! Here are some tips for things to see and do in Tulsa during the tournament. Plus, parking and transportation hacks.','Tulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','inherit','open','open','','6777-revision-5','','','2011-03-16 16:25:14','2011-03-16 22:25:14','',6777,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/6777-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(7067,1,'2011-03-16 16:37:22','2011-03-16 22:37:22','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-2128\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=2128\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2128\" title=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/BOKCenter-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"BOK Center Downtown Events Tulsa Oklahoma\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/news/news/local/tulsa-police-ready-ncaa-tournament/nzh9/\">Between 70,000-100,000 visitors are headed for downtown Tulsa this weekend for the second and third rounds of the NCAA Tournament at the BOK Center</a>.\r\n\r\nTranslation? We\'ve got company! Like any good hostess would do, I put together this resource of things to do, places to see and parties to hit for our weekend visitors to Tulsa. I wanted to offer the locals\' set of hacks for parking and getting around, too, and for generally squeezing every last drop of goodness and fun out of their trip to our city.\r\n\r\nHere are the goods. Tulsans, feel free to add to these in the comments.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n<strong>In case you don\'t yet have tickets to the NCAA Tournament</strong>. Tickets are $237 each and provide a reserved seat for 6 games played in 3 sessions. Each ticket is an all-session ticket. Single-session tickets hit the box office yesterday at $79 each.\r\n\r\n<strong>Road closures and downtown parking map</strong>. Expect road closures both in the Blue Dome and Arena Districts Thursday, thanks to the overlap of the NCAA events and Tulsa\'s epic St. Patrick\'s Day celebrations. <a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/media/156031/downtownstpatrickday2011.pdf\">Get a map of the St. Patrick\'s Day road closures in downtown Tulsa here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Color-coded shuttle buses.</strong> A system of color-coded, district-specific buses will be circulating through downtown, Brookside and Cherry Street over the course of the tournament weekend. <a href=\"http://ww3.tulsachamber.com/upload/file/TSC/NCAA%20Fan%20Shuttle%20Map2.pdf\">Here\'s a map for which shuttle to catch and where</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>St. Patrick\'s Day parties and stuff to do</strong>. Tulsans love St. Patrick\'s Day, and we totally blow it out of proportion each and every year both in our Blue Dome District downtown as well as on historic Cherry Street, which is about two miles south of the parties downtown. Since we\'d love to party with you, here\'s <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-stuff-to-do-in-tulsa-grown-ups-edition/\">a list of Tulsa\'s biggest St. Patrick\'s Day shindigs</a>. For those of you who brought your kiddos along for the trip, <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-in-tulsa-kids-edition/\">here are some kid-friendly ways to celebrate St. Pat\'s in Tulsa</a>. And if you\'re just looking for a <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/where-to-eat-and-drink-in-tulsa-this-st-patricks-day-parking-tipsy-tow/\">restaurants and bars offering St. Patrick\'s Day-inspired food and drink, there\'s a TDT list for that, too</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Things to do in Tulsa this weekend</strong>. Every Friday morning at 5 a.m. a post appears here at TashaDoesTulsa.com detailing everything that\'s worth doing around Tulsa between then and when the alarm goes off on Monday morning, and this weekend will certainly be no different. Hear and see snippets of what\'s usually a batch of several dozen events on Friday morning starting at 6:10 (and through 8:10 on the 10s and 40s) on the <a href=\"http://www.krmg.com/s/krmgmorningnews/\">KRMG Morning News with Joe Kelley</a>, as well as on <a href=\"http://www.fox23.com/content/daybreak/default.aspx\">FOX 23 Daybreak</a> at about 8:30am.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</strong>. For a guide to every kind of sports lover-worthy food we have here in Tulsa, from pizza and BBQ to burgers and food with a spicy kick, check out <a href=\"http://www.tulsafoodguy.com/blog/\">the Tulsa Food Guy\'s Tourney Traveler\'s Guide to Tulsa\'s Manly Food</a>. The guy is funny and the tips are solid.\r\n\r\n<strong>Info on Tulsa restaurants and free and family-friendly things to do</strong>. Check out these resources:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/restaurants/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Tulsa Restaurants</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/kids-and-families/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Kiddo and Family-Friendly Things To Do</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/free-stuff-to-do/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Free Things To Do in Tulsa</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/attractions/\">Tasha Does Tulsa: Attractions</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/\">My very prolific pals over at Tulsa Food</a> (where you  can find reviews of the best Tulsa restaurants by region)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.thislandpress.com/\">Oklahoma stories at This Land Press</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nTulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','NCAA Visitors! Here are some tips for things to see and do in Tulsa during the tournament. Plus, parking and transportation hacks.','Tulsans! Help our visitors out. Where do you think our out-of-town guests should go to experience Tulsa this weekend? ','inherit','open','open','','6777-revision-6','','','2011-03-16 16:37:22','2011-03-16 22:37:22','',6777,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/03/6777-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(5865,1,'2011-02-11 10:10:20','2011-02-11 16:10:20','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5866\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/skate-date-tulsa-kids/4270094804_6daedda923/\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-5866  aligncenter\" title=\"Skate Date at BOK Center\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/4270094804_6daedda923.jpg\" alt=\"Skate Date at BOK Center\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\nNine. Consecutive. Snow. Days.\r\n\r\nTranslation? For the love of what sanity is left in this world, get yourself and those kids the heck out of the house this weekend. Thanks to Valentine\'s Day and a break in the insane winter weather we\'ve been getting here Green Country, there\'s an event that\'s accessible for the whole family going on at the <a href=\"http://www.bokcenter.com/\">BOK Center</a>.\r\n\r\nGet the heads up as well as nearby family friendly lunch and dinner recommendations on <a href=\"http://www.tulsakids.com/?q=tulsa-kids-day-out-skate-date\">my blog at TulsaKids.com</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>','Tulsa Kids Day Out: Skate Date','For the love of what sanity is left in this world, get yourself and those kids the heck out of the house this weekend.','private','open','open','','skate-date-tulsa-kids','','','2011-07-10 11:28:20','2011-07-10 17:28:20','',0,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?p=5865',0,'post','',0),(5869,1,'2011-02-11 10:39:11','2011-02-11 16:39:11','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/valentines-day-olivia-duhon-grady-nichols/dsc09745/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4586\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC09745.jpg\" alt=\"Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame\" title=\"Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4586\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe issue this weekend isn\'t that there\'s a shortage of date night ideas here in Tulsa. Valentine\'s Day has helped to ensure that we\'re stocked better than usual in that department. \r\n\r\nNope, the challenge this weekend, my friends, is deciphering how to get the most bang for your babysitter buck. While the choice was (very) difficult this year, here\'s the event that I think is your best bets for date night this V-Day weekend. \r\n\r\nGet the details and nearby dinner recommendations on <a href=\"http://www.tulsakids.com/?q=babysitter-worthy-valentine-party-olivia-duhon-grady-nichols\">my blog at TulsaKids.com</a>.\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>','Babysitter Worthy: Valentine Party with Olivia Duhon & Grady Nichols','While the choice was (very) difficult this year, here\'s the event that I think is your best bets for date night this V-Day weekend.','private','open','open','','valentines-day-olivia-duhon-grady-nichols','','','2011-07-10 11:28:14','2011-07-10 17:28:14','',0,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?p=5869',0,'post','',0),(5866,1,'2011-02-11 10:02:56','2011-02-11 15:02:56','','Skate Date at BOK Center','','inherit','open','open','','4270094804_6daedda923','','','2011-02-11 10:02:56','2011-02-11 15:02:56','',5865,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/4270094804_6daedda923.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(5868,1,'2011-02-11 10:10:20','2011-02-11 15:10:20','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5866\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=5866\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-5866  aligncenter\" title=\"Skate Date at BOK Center\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/4270094804_6daedda923.jpg\" alt=\"Skate Date at BOK Center\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\nNine. Consecutive. Snow. Days.\r\n\r\nTranslation? For the love of what sanity is left in this world, get yourself and those kids the heck out of the house this weekend. Thanks to Valentine\'s Day and a break in the insane winter weather we\'ve been getting here Green Country, there\'s an event that\'s accessible for the whole family going on at the <a href=\"http://www.bokcenter.com/\">BOK Center</a>.\r\n\r\nGet the heads up on <a href=\"http://www.tulsakids.com/?q=tulsa-kids-day-out-skate-date\">my blog at TulsaKids.com</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>','Tulsa Kids Day Out: Skate Date','','inherit','open','open','','5865-revision-2','','','2011-02-11 10:10:20','2011-02-11 15:10:20','',5865,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5865-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(5867,1,'2011-02-11 10:09:30','2011-02-11 15:09:30','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=5866\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5866\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/4270094804_6daedda923.jpg\" alt=\"Skate Date at BOK Center\" title=\"Skate Date at BOK Center\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5866\" /></a>\n\nNine. Consecutive. Snow. Days. \n\nTranslation? For the love of what sanity is left in this world, get yourself and those kids the heck out of the house this weekend. Thanks to Valentine\'s Day and a break in the insane winter weather we\'ve been getting here Green Country, there\'s an event that\'s accessible for the whole family going on at the BOK Center. \n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\n\nHere are the deets for your calendar: \n\n<b>SkateDate</b>\nWhen: Sunday, Feb. 13, starting at 10am and lasting through the day, into the evening\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.bokcenter.com/default.asp?bok=227&objId=602\">BOK Center</a>, 200 S. Denver Ave. (find paid parking in the lots near the BOK, free parking along the streets - there should be plenty go around even though this event attracts thousands of Tulsans to downtown, but bring your scarves and mittens in case a short walk is required)\n\nSkate Date welcomed over 7,500 skaters and 10,000 visitors to the 17,000-square-foot indoor arena at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa last year, and now it’s back and on the short list of top Valentine’s Day events here in the Tulsa area. \n\nNot only is this an event an easy option for kids, couples and singles alike, but guests can also expect exhibitions by local figure skaters, music and a DJ, photo opps in front of a green screen (which can get hilarious, and quick), concessions, flower and novelty stands and a giant mirrored disco ball, perfect for skating in the dark to My Endless Love. \n\nHere\'s something cool that\'s new to Skate Date this year: A Kids Zone area, complete with plenty inflatables and bounce houses to keep your kiddos busy while you and your date log a few rounds around the ice rink. \n\nHere\'s the crazy thing: Admission to Skate Date is free. If you opt not to bring your own skates, you can rent a pair for $10. Look also for horse and carriage rides, just outside the BOK Center at the corner of 3rd Street and Denver Avenue – they start at noon and run until 8pm.\n\nKnow what\'d round out this Valentine\'s Day-flavored outing? Lunch or dinner at one of the many restaurants in downtown. My top picks for kid-friendly spots include <a href=\"http://www.dillydelitulsa.com/\">Dilly Deli</a> (2nd and Elgin - check out the huge stock of toys along the south wall), <a href=\"http://www.joemommas.com/\">Joe Momma\'s</a> (2nd and Elgin - let the kids go crazy on the vintage arcade games), <a href=\"http://www.elotetulsa.com/\">Elote Cafe</a> (5th and Boston - healthful, tasty Mexican food for you and the kids), <a href=\"http://www.modscoffee.com/\">Mod\'s Coffee & Crepes</a> (5th and Boston - order peanut butter and jelly crepes for the kids) and <a href=\"http://www.mcnellies.com/\">McNellie\'s</a> (1st and Elgin - my son couldn\'t live without those sweet potato fries). \n\nEnjoy! ','Tulsa Kids Day Out: Skate Date','','inherit','open','open','','5865-revision','','','2011-02-11 10:09:30','2011-02-11 15:09:30','',5865,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5865-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(5870,1,'2011-02-11 10:25:16','2011-02-11 15:25:16','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/things-to-do-in-tulsa-this-weekend-17/dsc09745/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4586\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC09745.jpg\" alt=\"Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame\" title=\"Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4586\" /></a>\n\nThe issue this weekend isn\'t that there\'s a shortage of date night ideas here in Tulsa. Valentine\'s Day has helped to ensure that we\'re stocked better than usual in that department. \n\nNope, the challenge this weekend, my friends, is deciphering how to get the most bang for your babysitter buck. While the choice was (very) difficult this year, here\'s the event that I think is your best bets for date night this V-Day weekend. \n\nGet the details on <a href=\"http://www.tulsakids.com/?q=babysitter-worthy-valentine-party-olivia-duhon-grady-nichols\">my blog at TulsaKids.com</a>.\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>','Babysitter Worthy: Valentine Party with Olivia Duhon & Grady Nichols','While the choice was (very) difficult this year, here\'s the event that I think is your best bets for date night this V-Day weekend.','inherit','open','open','','5869-revision','','','2011-02-11 10:25:16','2011-02-11 15:25:16','',5869,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5869-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(5871,1,'2011-02-11 10:39:11','2011-02-11 15:39:11','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/things-to-do-in-tulsa-this-weekend-17/dsc09745/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4586\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC09745.jpg\" alt=\"Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame\" title=\"Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4586\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe issue this weekend isn\'t that there\'s a shortage of date night ideas here in Tulsa. Valentine\'s Day has helped to ensure that we\'re stocked better than usual in that department. \r\n\r\nNope, the challenge this weekend, my friends, is deciphering how to get the most bang for your babysitter buck. While the choice was (very) difficult this year, here\'s the event that I think is your best bets for date night this V-Day weekend. \r\n\r\nGet the details and nearby dinner recommendations on <a href=\"http://www.tulsakids.com/?q=babysitter-worthy-valentine-party-olivia-duhon-grady-nichols\">my blog at TulsaKids.com</a>.\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>','Babysitter Worthy: Valentine Party with Olivia Duhon & Grady Nichols','While the choice was (very) difficult this year, here\'s the event that I think is your best bets for date night this V-Day weekend.','inherit','open','open','','5869-revision-2','','','2011-02-11 10:39:11','2011-02-11 15:39:11','',5869,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5869-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(5872,1,'2011-02-11 10:10:24','2011-02-11 15:10:24','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5866\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/skate-date-tulsa-kids/4270094804_6daedda923/\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-5866  aligncenter\" title=\"Skate Date at BOK Center\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/4270094804_6daedda923.jpg\" alt=\"Skate Date at BOK Center\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\nNine. Consecutive. Snow. Days.\r\n\r\nTranslation? For the love of what sanity is left in this world, get yourself and those kids the heck out of the house this weekend. Thanks to Valentine\'s Day and a break in the insane winter weather we\'ve been getting here Green Country, there\'s an event that\'s accessible for the whole family going on at the <a href=\"http://www.bokcenter.com/\">BOK Center</a>.\r\n\r\nGet the heads up on <a href=\"http://www.tulsakids.com/?q=tulsa-kids-day-out-skate-date\">my blog at TulsaKids.com</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>','Tulsa Kids Day Out: Skate Date','','inherit','open','open','','5865-revision-3','','','2011-02-11 10:10:24','2011-02-11 15:10:24','',5865,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5865-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(5873,1,'2011-02-11 10:40:00','2011-02-11 15:40:00','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5866\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/skate-date-tulsa-kids/4270094804_6daedda923/\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-5866  aligncenter\" title=\"Skate Date at BOK Center\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/4270094804_6daedda923.jpg\" alt=\"Skate Date at BOK Center\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\nNine. Consecutive. Snow. Days.\r\n\r\nTranslation? For the love of what sanity is left in this world, get yourself and those kids the heck out of the house this weekend. Thanks to Valentine\'s Day and a break in the insane winter weather we\'ve been getting here Green Country, there\'s an event that\'s accessible for the whole family going on at the <a href=\"http://www.bokcenter.com/\">BOK Center</a>.\r\n\r\nGet the heads up as well as nearby family friendly lunch and dinner recommendations on <a href=\"http://www.tulsakids.com/?q=tulsa-kids-day-out-skate-date\">my blog at TulsaKids.com</a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>','Tulsa Kids Day Out: Skate Date','For the love of what sanity is left in this world, get yourself and those kids the heck out of the house this weekend.','inherit','open','open','','5865-revision-4','','','2011-02-11 10:40:00','2011-02-11 15:40:00','',5865,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5865-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(5874,1,'2011-02-10 21:49:50','2011-02-11 02:49:50','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/where-to-eat-in-tulsa-this-valentines-day-2011/4331002310_75a9b6d56e_o/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5797\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/4331002310_75a9b6d56e_o-500x394.jpg\" alt=\"Valentines Day Eats in Tulsa\" title=\"Valentines Day Eats in Tulsa\" width=\"500\" height=\"394\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5797\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://tulsafoodblog.com/\">The folks over at Tulsa Food</a>, <a href=\"http://shoptulsa.org/\">ShopTulsa</a> and <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/\">Tasha Does Tulsa</a> have collaborated to bring you a list of the best of the best Tulsa restaurants to call for a reservation for Valentine\'s Day weekend, complete with reviews, deals, special menus, recommendations on what to order and, of course, the numbers to punch on your phone when it\'s time to make your reservations.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\nHere\'s to your own Lady in the Tramp spaghetti-eating scene-in-the-making. In no particular order, here are our top picks for the most romantic restaurants in Tulsa:\r\n\r\n<strong>Stonehorse Cafe</strong>\r\nWhere: 1748 Utica Square\r\nPhone: (918) 712-7470\r\nPricing (out of five $, with five being priciest): $$$\r\nWhat to Order: The Bleu Salad; Pizza Margherita; Anything made with Stonehorse\'s housemade sausage; Bread pudding (order it with dinner, though, because it\'s made to-order, individually)\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Wonderful wine list and all their food is made from scratch: From sauces, pastas to ice cream. The meat is always of utmost quality and seafood is very fresh. Stonehorse is in Utica Square, so it\'s perfect for a romantic stroll before or after dinner.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: It\'s easy to get cozy at Stonehorse. It\'s even easier to get an unforgettable dinner at this Utica Square cafe - everything, and I mean <em>everything</em>, on the menu is outstanding.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Brasserie</strong>\r\nWhere: 3509 S. Peoria Avenue\r\nPhone: (918) 779-7070\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Alsatian tarte flambe; steak tartare; brioche French toast; steak frites\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Very classy French restaurant. The food is prepared with great attention to detail and atmosphere is superb. Very top-notch wine list.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: The French know love, sure, but perhaps even better, they know food. Get French-inspired cuisine by one of Tulsa\'s top (and hottest) chefs in a chic, old-world atmosphere.\r\n\r\n<strong>In the Raw</strong>\r\nWhere: 3321 S. Peoria Avenue on Brookside; 6151 S. Sheridan on the Hill\r\nPhone: Brookside, (918) 744-1300; On the Hill, (918) 524-0063\r\nPricing: $$$$\r\nWhat to Order: Volcano Roll, Spider Roll, Macadamia nut halibut\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Oklahoma company that offers an amazing sushi experience. Great sushi but a little pricey. South location is located on a hill with a great view.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: There\'s a reason this swanky sushi joint is always packed. It\'s got the food and the atmosphere to make your V-Day something to remember.\r\n\r\n<strong>Palace Cafe</strong>\r\nWhere: 1301 E. 15th Street\r\nPhone: (918) 582-4321\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Smoke Grill Salmon, Gourmet Lobster Corndogs, anything off the bento menus\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Very private booth seating, perfect low lighting. Everything from gourmet lobster corndogs to daily catches and steaks. The chef here has a good outlook on food and is opposed to processed food.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: Palace Cafe offers the most romantic dining atmosphere in Tulsa, hands down. The food, as scores of natives know, is some of the best in the region.\r\n\r\n<strong>Lucky\'s</strong>\r\nWhere: 1536 E. 15th Street\r\nPhone: (918) 592-5825\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Grilled Flatbread, Asian-Style Porkchop, Bacon-Wrapped Halibut, Lucky\'s Cheeseburger\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: One of our favorite restaurants in Tulsa, run by a husband/wife team of culinary geniuses. These two have brough an unmatched sense of style and beautiful, quality food that has kept us coming back time and time again.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: Find the most innovative fine dining menu at Lucky\'s on Cherry Street. Be sure to have a glass of the many biodynamic wines available at the bar with dinner.\r\n\r\n<strong>Sonoma Bistro &amp; Wine Bar</strong>\r\nWhere: 3523 S. Peoria Avenue\r\nPhone: (918) 747-9463\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: BBQ Salmon Tamale, White Pizza, Tomato Bisque Soup\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: This is an awesome place to go for a light dinner and drinks. It is a very pleasant atmosphere with one of the best wine lists in Tulsa. The chef pays so much attention to detail and the food is phenomenal.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: The wine list at Sonoma was built to be the best - and one of the largest - in town. Plus, the food could stand up to what\'s available in the real Sonoma County any day.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tucci\'s</strong>\r\nWhere: 1433 E. 15th Street\r\nPhone: (918) 582-3456\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Chicken Florentine Pizza, Pasta l\'Arabiata\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: This is one of Tulsa\'s hidden treasures. The food is so fresh, and the pizza is to die for! I couldn\'t believe how fresh the ingredients on the pizza were. Great place for a lunch date and dinner reservation.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: Talk about a moody atmosphere. If you chose Tucci\'s as your destination for V-Day Dinner 2010, you can bet that some serious romance will ensue.\r\n\r\n<strong>Ti Amo</strong>\r\nWhere: Downtown at 219 S. Cheyenne Avenue; 6024 S. Sheridan Avenue in south Tulsa\r\nPhone: Downtown, (918) 592-5151; south Tulsa, (918) 499-1919\r\nPricing: $$\r\nWhat to Order: Ravioli Fritti, Penne Toscana, Chicken Marsala\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food</strong>: Wonder atmosphere...and very romantic. The live music really sets the tone for the evening. The food is standard Italian and is located in a beautiful location in downtown and also south Tulsa. We recommend the downtown location.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: There\'s a reason I went to Ti Amo for dinner before my high school prom, and while the food is fabulous, the atmosphere is the epitome of le romance - especially at the cozy, underground downtown location.\r\n\r\n<strong>Bodean Seafood Restaurant</strong>\r\nWhere: 3376 E. 51st Street\r\nPhone: (918) 749-1407\r\nPricing: $$$$$\r\nWhat to Order: Sesame-Crusted Gulf Yellowfin Tuna, Pecanwood-Grilled Costa Rican Mahi Mahi. If cooking at home, the Maine lobsters are so fresh and make a perfect meal...any of the seafood at Bodean\'s Market is top-notch.\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Two times a day seafood is flown in from the coast. This is the most upscale restaurant in Tulsa. Beautiful atmosphere. This is a great place for a very special occasion and is sure to impress the one you love!! Voted by TIME magazine as one of the top restaurants in the nation.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: THE freshest seafood in town, available as it\'s flown in twice daily to family-owned Bodean\'s. If you\'d rather dine at home, check out Bodean\'s fish market, facing 51st Street.\r\n\r\n<strong>Garlic Rose</strong>\r\nWhere: 3509 S. Peoria Avenue on Brookside; 9904 Riverside Parkway on the River\r\nPhone: Brookside, (918) 392-5550; Riverside, (918) 746-4900\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Baked Brie, Complementary bread with roasted garlic, Canneloni\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: The food is superb and has a fantastic presentation. Make sure to park around back and walk through the courtyard. Going to this restaurant gave me an out-of-Tulsa, out-of-country experience. We like to call ahead and ask for a spot by the fireplace. We recommend the Brookside location; however, the Riverside location is very nice and if not too cold, a walk around the river\'s edge is quite romantic. There is actually a bench swing for two by the river.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: Garlic Rose isn\'t a Tulsa tradition by accident. No one can go wrong by choosing Garlic Rose for their dining destination this Valentine\'s Day.\r\n\r\n<strong>McGill\'s</strong>\r\nWhere: 1560 S. 21st Street in Midtown; 6058 S. Yale Avenue in south Tulsa; at Hard Rock Casino &amp; Hotel in Catoosa\r\nPhone: Midtown, (918) 742-8080; south Tulsa, (918) 388-8080; McGill\'s on 19 (Hard Rock), (918) 384-7500\r\nPricing: $$$$\r\nWhat to Order: Pasta Lobster, Coconut Beer Shrimp, Crab Cakes and, of course, the Filet\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Very traditional, reminds me of a clubhouse that you would find at a country club. The wait staff is very attentive and professional, taking care of every need. Intimate setting with a warm, inviting feel. Great place to get a steak.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: McGill\'s is the plate to be for those of you who equate V-Day with a glorious steak dinner. If you\'re feeling really fancy, check out McGill\'s on 19 at Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa.\r\n\r\n<strong>KEO</strong>\r\nWhere: 3524 S. Peoria Avenue\r\nPhone: (918) 794-8200\r\nPricing: $$\r\nWhat to Order: Spring Rolls, KEO Sampler, Thai Green Curry, Pad Thai, Banana Won-Ton with Vanilla Bean Gelato, Anything from the sake menu\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Very modern, sophisticated restaurant with a very classy, open feel. the two of the main walls are glass, so you are able to people-watch from inside the restaurant. The owners are fabulous. Chef Zahidah Hyman grew up in Asia and brought back many of her family\'s recipes to Tulsa. She and her husband Bill Hyman make a great team. The food is very unique and full of flavor...great place for cocktails or a nice date.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: KEO is home to some of the most artful and innovative dishes in Tulsa, not to mention the most attention to authentic Asian culinary traditions. If a swanky atmosphere is a must this V-Day, KEO is your spot.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Chalkboard</strong>\r\nWhere: 1324 S. Main Street\r\nPhone: (918) 582-1964\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Eggs Benedict, Mimosas, Atlantic Salmon, Chicken Kiev, Stuffed French Toast\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food</strong>: This place as some of the best brunch in Tulsa. It is located in the beautiful Ambassador Downtown. The European style goes right along with the food and creates a wonder place to spend the evening.\r\n<strong>TDT</strong>: The Chalkboard is a bonafide Tulsa tradition, especially when it comes to brunch. The lunch is good and dinner is great, but brunch is legendary. It tastes even better after a night\'s stay in the Hotel Ambassador, which houses this celebrated cafe.\r\n\r\n<strong>Yokozuna</strong>\r\nWhere: Downtown at 309 East 2nd Street\r\nPhone: (918) 508-7676\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to order:\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food</strong>: Yokozuna revived our faith in the Tulsa sushi scene. Don\'t believe us? <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/downtown/yokozuna-downtown-sushi\">Check this out</a>.\r\n<strong>TDT</strong>: Picture this: You\'re tearing into a bowl of pork belly ramen or a roll of expertly made sushi as the lights of downtown Tulsa wink through the huge windows in the dining room at Yokozuna. It\'s like dinner in the big city but without the traffic headaches, but with every bit of the quality of food that\'s prepared by expert chef Greg Bossler. Also? The fortune cookies are hilarious.\r\n\r\n<strong>Piatto</strong>\r\nWhere: In Tulsa Hills at 7153 South Olympia Avenue\r\nPhone: (918) 770-0719\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to order: Peppardelle Primavera, Chicken Rollatini al Funghi, Vitello Marsala, Piccante Pizza\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food</strong>: Piatto is a celebration of tastes in Italian cuisine. The standard here, the owners say, is “to do as little as possible to the best possible ingredients, secured locally wherever possible, and pair wines with dishes to bring out the harmony of flavors.” When you go to Piatto, you get exactly that. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/south-tulsa/piatto-italian-restaurant-tulsa-menu\">Here\'s our full review</a>.\r\n<strong>TDT</strong>: I\'ll just come right on out and say it: Piatto is serving up the best Italian food in Tulsa right now. The atmosphere is great and everything, but if you love food and it\'s what you look forward to most on the loviest, doviest day of the year, a table at Piatto should be the object of your desire. <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/02/oh-angelo-piatto-opens-in-tulsa-hills/\">Here\'s more from TDT on why</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Michael V\'s Restaurant &amp; Bar</strong>\r\nWhere: In Bixby at 8222 East 103rd Street\r\nPhone: (918) 369-0310\r\nPricing: $$$$\r\nWhat to order: <a href=\"http://www.michaelvsrestaurant.com/menus.html\">Menu</a>\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/south-tulsa/michaelvs-tulsa-steakhosue\">One of our reviewers visited Michael V\'s</a>, and she gave it nothing but high marks.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: There are several bloggers based on the south side of town who rave about Michael V\'s, and you know how opinionated bloggers can be. The atmosphere is one of the most cozy, most romantic in the area, and it\'s the perfect excuse to dress in something a little fancy this Valentine\'s Day.\r\n<h2>New Restaurants to Try</h2>\r\nWill nothing but the newest restaurants make your short list of spots to consider for this year\'s Valentine\'s Day dinner? Here are some ideas:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/people/Treehouse-Tulsa/100001888150379\">The Treehouse</a>, downtown at 18th and Boston. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/talk/new-tulsa-restaurant-treehouse-food-picture-from-dallaslds\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/58/1567072/restaurant/Brookside/Gemmas-Woodfire-Kitchen-Tulsa\">Gemma\'s Woodfire Kitchen</a>, on Brookside. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/brookside/gemmas-woodfire-kitchen-with-veteran-chef-steven-howard\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/58/1572123/restaurant/Bixby/Dukes-Southern-Kitchen-Tulsa\">Duke\'s Southern Kitchen</a>, in Bixby in Regal Plaza at 105th and Memorial. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/south-tulsa/dukes-southern-kitchen-restaurant-bixby\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://twitter.com/#!/BradyTavern\">Brady Tavern</a>. <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/mcnellies-group-moves-into-brady-district/\">More from TDT</a>, <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/dinner/brady-tavern-downtown-tulsa\">more from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.gowestrestaurant.com/\">Go West Restaurants &amp; Saloon</a>, in west Tulsa on New Sapulpa Road. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/dessert/go-west-restaurant-tulsa\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://thekitchentulsa.com/\">The Kitchen</a>, on Brookside. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/dinner/the-kitchen-restaurant-brookside-tulsa\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/58/1567240/restaurant/Cherry-Street/Smoke-on-Cherry-Street-Tulsa\">Smoke</a>, on Cherry Street. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/cherry-street/the-new-smoke-woodfire-grill-cigar-room-on-cherry-street\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2>Valentine\'s Day specials at Tulsa restaurants this year</h2>\r\nIn cooperation with ShopTulsa, here\'s a list of Valentine\'s Day specials running at Tulsa restaurants. Know of more? <a href=\"mailto:tasha@tashadoestulsa.com\">E-mail me with details</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Dinner for Two at <a href=\"www.joemommas.com\">Joe Momma\'s Pizza</a></strong>\r\nWhere: 112 S. Elgin\r\nHere are the details: Get a dinner for two at Joe Momma\'s this V-Day at $25 for couples under 21 years of age,\r\n$35 for over 21. Included is a 10-inch specialty pizza, two side salads and two drinks (or two glasses of wine for those who opt for the over-21 dinner). For dessert, it\'s chocolate-covered strawberries. Way to swank it up, JM!\r\n\r\n<strong>Kiss at </strong><strong><a href=\"http://www.qdoba.com/\">Qdoba</a></strong>\r\nWhere: Cherry Street; 51st and Yale; 71st and Lewis; 71st Street and Memorial\r\nGuests who kiss the person with whom they came can buy one entree and get one free. Plus, from Feb. 11-14, Qdoba will also offer free chips and queso to Facebook fans who post a photo of themselves kissing someone (or something) on Qdoba’s Facebook page (participants in the FB promotion must have a Qdoba card, which are available at any Tulsa location, and must post their card numbers with the entry - the offer will be uploaded to their Qdoba card 5-7 days after posting).\r\n\r\n<strong>Villa Ravenna &amp; Lovetts Gallery, Sitting In A Tree</strong>\r\nEvery purchase made at <a href=\"http://www.lovettsgallery.com/\">Lovetts Gallery</a> between now and Feb. 14 is a chance to win a $100 dinner for two at <a href=\"http://www.villaravenna.com/\">Villa Ravenna</a>, the Italian restaurant of much repute tucked into the northeast corner of The Farm Shopping Center at 51st and Sheridan.\r\n\r\n<strong>Making Cookies at Sage Culinary Studio</strong>\r\nHead to one of the Sage locations - there\'s one in Regal Plaza at 105th and Memorial now, as well as the original spot on Brookside - to decorate Valentine\'s Day cookies with your kiddos. <a href=\"http://www.sageculinarystudio.com/online_registration.html\">Pre-register here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Suite Deal</strong>\r\nGrab a weekend package at <a href=\"http://www.thecanebrake.com/\">The Canebrake in Wagoner</a> this weekend that includes champagne, sweets, a wine flight, brunch for two, a cheese plate and a pair of embroidered bath robes. The lovers\' menu options in the restaurant include shared plates of oysters, cold water lobster tails, venison chops, beef filet en croute, wild mushroom strudel and a prawn cocktail. Call (918) 485-1810 for reservations.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuscan Valentine</strong>\r\nGuest speaker Paola Tealdi from Col D\'Orcia will speak at tis year\'s special Valentine\'s Day dinner at Biga Vino e Cucina on Brookside, and she\'ll talk about some of the best wines in Tuscany, including her brunello. The meal will be five courses created to match the wines. Cost is $60 (which, for five courses with wine and a guest speaker, is a bargain). Call (918) 743-2442 for reservations.\r\n\r\n<strong>Stir up Romance at The Melting Pot at Riverwalk Crossing in Jenks</strong>\r\nAvailable from Feb. 11-14, the Valentine’s Day four-course dinner includes Tomato Basil Cheddar Cheese Fondue, a chef salad, filet mignon, garlic chili chicken, shrimp, pork tenderloin and Strawberry Mascarpone Chocolate Fondue. Feb. 14 guests receive a complimentary Champagne flute and a photo. Celebration packages (roses, chocolate-covered strawberries and other gift items) can be added to your reservation in advance. Cost for dinner is $130 per couple plus tax and 18 percent gratuity. A child’s plate (smaller portions of cheese fondue, an entrée and chocolate fondue) is available for $30. Call (918) 299-8000 for reservations.\r\n\r\n<strong>Mi Amore Valentine\'s Weekend at Stone Bluff Cellars</strong>\r\nChoose from dinner times from Friday night through Sunday brunch and into Valentine\'s Day proper, all the result of a partnership between Stone Bluff Cellars and Mondo\'s Italian. Depending on when you make it to the vineyard, get music by Trio Spiritoso and fudge from Stephanie\'s Fabulous Fudge. Call (918) 482-5655 for reservations. \r\n\r\nKnow of more restaurant deals? <a href=\"mailto:tasha@tashadoestulsa.com\">E-mail me details</a>.\r\n<h2>Want even more options?</h2>\r\nCheck out the <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/food/\">Food</a> and <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/restaurants/\">Restaurants</a> categories here at TDT, look over <a href=\"http://www.tulsafood.com/\">the massive amount of reviews at Tulsa Food </a>and keep an eye on <a href=\"http://twitter.com/#!/shoptulsaorg\">ShopTulsa\'s Twitter stream</a> for live updates on places to go and gifts to buy for a Tulsa-tastic Valentine\'s Day.\r\n<h2>Looking for something to do besides eat?</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/valentines-day-tulsa-2011/\">Check out this Valentine\'s Day-flavored list of things to do this weekend</a>.','Where to Eat in Tulsa This Valentine\'s Day','','inherit','open','open','','5789-revision-15','','','2011-02-10 21:49:50','2011-02-11 02:49:50','',5789,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5789-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(5875,1,'2011-02-11 10:47:16','2011-02-11 15:47:16','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/where-to-eat-in-tulsa-this-valentines-day-2011/4331002310_75a9b6d56e_o/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5797\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/4331002310_75a9b6d56e_o-500x394.jpg\" alt=\"Valentines Day Eats in Tulsa\" title=\"Valentines Day Eats in Tulsa\" width=\"500\" height=\"394\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5797\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://tulsafoodblog.com/\">The folks over at Tulsa Food</a>, <a href=\"http://shoptulsa.org/\">ShopTulsa</a> and <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/\">Tasha Does Tulsa</a> have collaborated to bring you a list of the best of the best Tulsa restaurants to call for a reservation for Valentine\'s Day weekend, complete with reviews, deals, special menus, recommendations on what to order and, of course, the numbers to punch on your phone when it\'s time to make your reservations.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\nHere\'s to your own Lady in the Tramp spaghetti-eating scene-in-the-making. In no particular order, here are our top picks for the most romantic restaurants in Tulsa:\r\n\r\n<strong>Stonehorse Cafe</strong>\r\nWhere: 1748 Utica Square\r\nPhone: (918) 712-7470\r\nPricing (out of five $, with five being priciest): $$$\r\nWhat to Order: The Bleu Salad; Pizza Margherita; Anything made with Stonehorse\'s housemade sausage; Bread pudding (order it with dinner, though, because it\'s made to-order, individually)\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Wonderful wine list and all their food is made from scratch: From sauces, pastas to ice cream. The meat is always of utmost quality and seafood is very fresh. Stonehorse is in Utica Square, so it\'s perfect for a romantic stroll before or after dinner.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: It\'s easy to get cozy at Stonehorse. It\'s even easier to get an unforgettable dinner at this Utica Square cafe - everything, and I mean <em>everything</em>, on the menu is outstanding.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Brasserie</strong>\r\nWhere: 3509 S. Peoria Avenue\r\nPhone: (918) 779-7070\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Alsatian tarte flambe; steak tartare; brioche French toast; steak frites\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Very classy French restaurant. The food is prepared with great attention to detail and atmosphere is superb. Very top-notch wine list.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: The French know love, sure, but perhaps even better, they know food. Get French-inspired cuisine by one of Tulsa\'s top (and hottest) chefs in a chic, old-world atmosphere.\r\n\r\n<strong>In the Raw</strong>\r\nWhere: 3321 S. Peoria Avenue on Brookside; 6151 S. Sheridan on the Hill\r\nPhone: Brookside, (918) 744-1300; On the Hill, (918) 524-0063\r\nPricing: $$$$\r\nWhat to Order: Volcano Roll, Spider Roll, Macadamia nut halibut\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Oklahoma company that offers an amazing sushi experience. Great sushi but a little pricey. South location is located on a hill with a great view.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: There\'s a reason this swanky sushi joint is always packed. It\'s got the food and the atmosphere to make your V-Day something to remember.\r\n\r\n<strong>Palace Cafe</strong>\r\nWhere: 1301 E. 15th Street\r\nPhone: (918) 582-4321\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Smoke Grill Salmon, Gourmet Lobster Corndogs, anything off the bento menus\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Very private booth seating, perfect low lighting. Everything from gourmet lobster corndogs to daily catches and steaks. The chef here has a good outlook on food and is opposed to processed food.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: Palace Cafe offers the most romantic dining atmosphere in Tulsa, hands down. The food, as scores of natives know, is some of the best in the region.\r\n\r\n<strong>Lucky\'s</strong>\r\nWhere: 1536 E. 15th Street\r\nPhone: (918) 592-5825\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Grilled Flatbread, Asian-Style Porkchop, Bacon-Wrapped Halibut, Lucky\'s Cheeseburger\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: One of our favorite restaurants in Tulsa, run by a husband/wife team of culinary geniuses. These two have brough an unmatched sense of style and beautiful, quality food that has kept us coming back time and time again.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: Find the most innovative fine dining menu at Lucky\'s on Cherry Street. Be sure to have a glass of the many biodynamic wines available at the bar with dinner.\r\n\r\n<strong>Sonoma Bistro &amp; Wine Bar</strong>\r\nWhere: 3523 S. Peoria Avenue\r\nPhone: (918) 747-9463\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: BBQ Salmon Tamale, White Pizza, Tomato Bisque Soup\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: This is an awesome place to go for a light dinner and drinks. It is a very pleasant atmosphere with one of the best wine lists in Tulsa. The chef pays so much attention to detail and the food is phenomenal.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: The wine list at Sonoma was built to be the best - and one of the largest - in town. Plus, the food could stand up to what\'s available in the real Sonoma County any day.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tucci\'s</strong>\r\nWhere: 1433 E. 15th Street\r\nPhone: (918) 582-3456\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Chicken Florentine Pizza, Pasta l\'Arabiata\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: This is one of Tulsa\'s hidden treasures. The food is so fresh, and the pizza is to die for! I couldn\'t believe how fresh the ingredients on the pizza were. Great place for a lunch date and dinner reservation.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: Talk about a moody atmosphere. If you chose Tucci\'s as your destination for V-Day Dinner 2010, you can bet that some serious romance will ensue.\r\n\r\n<strong>Ti Amo</strong>\r\nWhere: Downtown at 219 S. Cheyenne Avenue; 6024 S. Sheridan Avenue in south Tulsa\r\nPhone: Downtown, (918) 592-5151; south Tulsa, (918) 499-1919\r\nPricing: $$\r\nWhat to Order: Ravioli Fritti, Penne Toscana, Chicken Marsala\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food</strong>: Wonder atmosphere...and very romantic. The live music really sets the tone for the evening. The food is standard Italian and is located in a beautiful location in downtown and also south Tulsa. We recommend the downtown location.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: There\'s a reason I went to Ti Amo for dinner before my high school prom, and while the food is fabulous, the atmosphere is the epitome of le romance - especially at the cozy, underground downtown location.\r\n\r\n<strong>Bodean Seafood Restaurant</strong>\r\nWhere: 3376 E. 51st Street\r\nPhone: (918) 749-1407\r\nPricing: $$$$$\r\nWhat to Order: Sesame-Crusted Gulf Yellowfin Tuna, Pecanwood-Grilled Costa Rican Mahi Mahi. If cooking at home, the Maine lobsters are so fresh and make a perfect meal...any of the seafood at Bodean\'s Market is top-notch.\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Two times a day seafood is flown in from the coast. This is the most upscale restaurant in Tulsa. Beautiful atmosphere. This is a great place for a very special occasion and is sure to impress the one you love!! Voted by TIME magazine as one of the top restaurants in the nation.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: THE freshest seafood in town, available as it\'s flown in twice daily to family-owned Bodean\'s. If you\'d rather dine at home, check out Bodean\'s fish market, facing 51st Street.\r\n\r\n<strong>Garlic Rose</strong>\r\nWhere: 3509 S. Peoria Avenue on Brookside; 9904 Riverside Parkway on the River\r\nPhone: Brookside, (918) 392-5550; Riverside, (918) 746-4900\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Baked Brie, Complementary bread with roasted garlic, Canneloni\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: The food is superb and has a fantastic presentation. Make sure to park around back and walk through the courtyard. Going to this restaurant gave me an out-of-Tulsa, out-of-country experience. We like to call ahead and ask for a spot by the fireplace. We recommend the Brookside location; however, the Riverside location is very nice and if not too cold, a walk around the river\'s edge is quite romantic. There is actually a bench swing for two by the river.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: Garlic Rose isn\'t a Tulsa tradition by accident. No one can go wrong by choosing Garlic Rose for their dining destination this Valentine\'s Day.\r\n\r\n<strong>McGill\'s</strong>\r\nWhere: 1560 S. 21st Street in Midtown; 6058 S. Yale Avenue in south Tulsa; at Hard Rock Casino &amp; Hotel in Catoosa\r\nPhone: Midtown, (918) 742-8080; south Tulsa, (918) 388-8080; McGill\'s on 19 (Hard Rock), (918) 384-7500\r\nPricing: $$$$\r\nWhat to Order: Pasta Lobster, Coconut Beer Shrimp, Crab Cakes and, of course, the Filet\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Very traditional, reminds me of a clubhouse that you would find at a country club. The wait staff is very attentive and professional, taking care of every need. Intimate setting with a warm, inviting feel. Great place to get a steak.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: McGill\'s is the plate to be for those of you who equate V-Day with a glorious steak dinner. If you\'re feeling really fancy, check out McGill\'s on 19 at Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa.\r\n\r\n<strong>KEO</strong>\r\nWhere: 3524 S. Peoria Avenue\r\nPhone: (918) 794-8200\r\nPricing: $$\r\nWhat to Order: Spring Rolls, KEO Sampler, Thai Green Curry, Pad Thai, Banana Won-Ton with Vanilla Bean Gelato, Anything from the sake menu\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: Very modern, sophisticated restaurant with a very classy, open feel. the two of the main walls are glass, so you are able to people-watch from inside the restaurant. The owners are fabulous. Chef Zahidah Hyman grew up in Asia and brought back many of her family\'s recipes to Tulsa. She and her husband Bill Hyman make a great team. The food is very unique and full of flavor...great place for cocktails or a nice date.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: KEO is home to some of the most artful and innovative dishes in Tulsa, not to mention the most attention to authentic Asian culinary traditions. If a swanky atmosphere is a must this V-Day, KEO is your spot.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Chalkboard</strong>\r\nWhere: 1324 S. Main Street\r\nPhone: (918) 582-1964\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to Order: Eggs Benedict, Mimosas, Atlantic Salmon, Chicken Kiev, Stuffed French Toast\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food</strong>: This place as some of the best brunch in Tulsa. It is located in the beautiful Ambassador Downtown. The European style goes right along with the food and creates a wonder place to spend the evening.\r\n<strong>TDT</strong>: The Chalkboard is a bonafide Tulsa tradition, especially when it comes to brunch. The lunch is good and dinner is great, but brunch is legendary. It tastes even better after a night\'s stay in the Hotel Ambassador, which houses this celebrated cafe.\r\n\r\n<strong>Yokozuna</strong>\r\nWhere: Downtown at 309 East 2nd Street\r\nPhone: (918) 508-7676\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to order:\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food</strong>: Yokozuna revived our faith in the Tulsa sushi scene. Don\'t believe us? <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/downtown/yokozuna-downtown-sushi\">Check this out</a>.\r\n<strong>TDT</strong>: Picture this: You\'re tearing into a bowl of pork belly ramen or a roll of expertly made sushi as the lights of downtown Tulsa wink through the huge windows in the dining room at Yokozuna. It\'s like dinner in the big city but without the traffic headaches, but with every bit of the quality of food that\'s prepared by expert chef Greg Bossler. Also? The fortune cookies are hilarious.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hey Mambo Italiano</strong>\r\nWhere: 114 N. Boston Ave.\r\nCall: (918) 508-7000\r\nPricing: $$\r\nWhat to order: Share the Center of the Universe pizza, or opt for a giant bowl of housemade pasta\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food</strong>: Too bad Enrico Caruso didn’t stop here on the way to the Brady. Instead of singing and catching cold, he’d have stayed here and lived forever. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/italian/exciting-pasta-dishes-at-hey-mambo-downtown-tulsa\">Get the Tulsa Food review here</a>.\r\n<strong>TDT</strong>: Hey Mambo is the kind of place to hit up when you\'re looking for a casual chic spot to get a bite before heading to a downtown Valentine\'s Day party. The menu is short, sweet and sure to please even the most discerning fans of Italian cuisine, and the service is choice. <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/hey-mambo-italiano-restaurant-review/\">Get the TDT review here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Piatto</strong>\r\nWhere: In Tulsa Hills at 7153 South Olympia Avenue\r\nPhone: (918) 770-0719\r\nPricing: $$$\r\nWhat to order: Peppardelle Primavera, Chicken Rollatini al Funghi, Vitello Marsala, Piccante Pizza\r\n<strong>Tulsa Food</strong>: Piatto is a celebration of tastes in Italian cuisine. The standard here, the owners say, is “to do as little as possible to the best possible ingredients, secured locally wherever possible, and pair wines with dishes to bring out the harmony of flavors.” When you go to Piatto, you get exactly that. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/south-tulsa/piatto-italian-restaurant-tulsa-menu\">Here\'s our full review</a>.\r\n<strong>TDT</strong>: I\'ll just come right on out and say it: Piatto is serving up the best Italian food in Tulsa right now. The atmosphere is great and everything, but if you love food and it\'s what you look forward to most on the loviest, doviest day of the year, a table at Piatto should be the object of your desire. <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/02/oh-angelo-piatto-opens-in-tulsa-hills/\">Here\'s more from TDT on why</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Michael V\'s Restaurant &amp; Bar</strong>\r\nWhere: In Bixby at 8222 East 103rd Street\r\nPhone: (918) 369-0310\r\nPricing: $$$$\r\nWhat to order: <a href=\"http://www.michaelvsrestaurant.com/menus.html\">Menu</a>\r\n<strong> Tulsa Food</strong>: <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/south-tulsa/michaelvs-tulsa-steakhosue\">One of our reviewers visited Michael V\'s</a>, and she gave it nothing but high marks.\r\n<strong> TDT</strong>: There are several bloggers based on the south side of town who rave about Michael V\'s, and you know how opinionated bloggers can be. The atmosphere is one of the most cozy, most romantic in the area, and it\'s the perfect excuse to dress in something a little fancy this Valentine\'s Day.\r\n<h2>New Restaurants to Try</h2>\r\nWill nothing but the newest restaurants make your short list of spots to consider for this year\'s Valentine\'s Day dinner? Here are some ideas:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/people/Treehouse-Tulsa/100001888150379\">The Treehouse</a>, downtown at 18th and Boston. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/talk/new-tulsa-restaurant-treehouse-food-picture-from-dallaslds\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/58/1567072/restaurant/Brookside/Gemmas-Woodfire-Kitchen-Tulsa\">Gemma\'s Woodfire Kitchen</a>, on Brookside. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/brookside/gemmas-woodfire-kitchen-with-veteran-chef-steven-howard\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/58/1572123/restaurant/Bixby/Dukes-Southern-Kitchen-Tulsa\">Duke\'s Southern Kitchen</a>, in Bixby in Regal Plaza at 105th and Memorial. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/south-tulsa/dukes-southern-kitchen-restaurant-bixby\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://twitter.com/#!/BradyTavern\">Brady Tavern</a>. <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/mcnellies-group-moves-into-brady-district/\">More from TDT</a>, <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/dinner/brady-tavern-downtown-tulsa\">more from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.gowestrestaurant.com/\">Go West Restaurants &amp; Saloon</a>, in west Tulsa on New Sapulpa Road. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/dessert/go-west-restaurant-tulsa\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://thekitchentulsa.com/\">The Kitchen</a>, on Brookside. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/dinner/the-kitchen-restaurant-brookside-tulsa\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/58/1567240/restaurant/Cherry-Street/Smoke-on-Cherry-Street-Tulsa\">Smoke</a>, on Cherry Street. <a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/cherry-street/the-new-smoke-woodfire-grill-cigar-room-on-cherry-street\">More from Tulsa Food</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2>Valentine\'s Day specials at Tulsa restaurants this year</h2>\r\nIn cooperation with ShopTulsa, here\'s a list of Valentine\'s Day specials running at Tulsa restaurants. Know of more? <a href=\"mailto:tasha@tashadoestulsa.com\">E-mail me with details</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Dinner for Two at <a href=\"www.joemommas.com\">Joe Momma\'s Pizza</a></strong>\r\nWhere: 112 S. Elgin\r\nHere are the details: Get a dinner for two at Joe Momma\'s this V-Day at $25 for couples under 21 years of age,\r\n$35 for over 21. Included is a 10-inch specialty pizza, two side salads and two drinks (or two glasses of wine for those who opt for the over-21 dinner). For dessert, it\'s chocolate-covered strawberries. Way to swank it up, JM!\r\n\r\n<strong>Kiss at </strong><strong><a href=\"http://www.qdoba.com/\">Qdoba</a></strong>\r\nWhere: Cherry Street; 51st and Yale; 71st and Lewis; 71st Street and Memorial\r\nGuests who kiss the person with whom they came can buy one entree and get one free. Plus, from Feb. 11-14, Qdoba will also offer free chips and queso to Facebook fans who post a photo of themselves kissing someone (or something) on Qdoba’s Facebook page (participants in the FB promotion must have a Qdoba card, which are available at any Tulsa location, and must post their card numbers with the entry - the offer will be uploaded to their Qdoba card 5-7 days after posting).\r\n\r\n<strong>Villa Ravenna &amp; Lovetts Gallery, Sitting In A Tree</strong>\r\nEvery purchase made at <a href=\"http://www.lovettsgallery.com/\">Lovetts Gallery</a> between now and Feb. 14 is a chance to win a $100 dinner for two at <a href=\"http://www.villaravenna.com/\">Villa Ravenna</a>, the Italian restaurant of much repute tucked into the northeast corner of The Farm Shopping Center at 51st and Sheridan.\r\n\r\n<strong>Making Cookies at Sage Culinary Studio</strong>\r\nHead to one of the Sage locations - there\'s one in Regal Plaza at 105th and Memorial now, as well as the original spot on Brookside - to decorate Valentine\'s Day cookies with your kiddos. <a href=\"http://www.sageculinarystudio.com/online_registration.html\">Pre-register here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Suite Deal</strong>\r\nGrab a weekend package at <a href=\"http://www.thecanebrake.com/\">The Canebrake in Wagoner</a> this weekend that includes champagne, sweets, a wine flight, brunch for two, a cheese plate and a pair of embroidered bath robes. The lovers\' menu options in the restaurant include shared plates of oysters, cold water lobster tails, venison chops, beef filet en croute, wild mushroom strudel and a prawn cocktail. Call (918) 485-1810 for reservations.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuscan Valentine</strong>\r\nGuest speaker Paola Tealdi from Col D\'Orcia will speak at tis year\'s special Valentine\'s Day dinner at Biga Vino e Cucina on Brookside, and she\'ll talk about some of the best wines in Tuscany, including her brunello. The meal will be five courses created to match the wines. Cost is $60 (which, for five courses with wine and a guest speaker, is a bargain). Call (918) 743-2442 for reservations.\r\n\r\n<strong>Stir up Romance at The Melting Pot at Riverwalk Crossing in Jenks</strong>\r\nAvailable from Feb. 11-14, the Valentine’s Day four-course dinner includes Tomato Basil Cheddar Cheese Fondue, a chef salad, filet mignon, garlic chili chicken, shrimp, pork tenderloin and Strawberry Mascarpone Chocolate Fondue. Feb. 14 guests receive a complimentary Champagne flute and a photo. Celebration packages (roses, chocolate-covered strawberries and other gift items) can be added to your reservation in advance. Cost for dinner is $130 per couple plus tax and 18 percent gratuity. A child’s plate (smaller portions of cheese fondue, an entrée and chocolate fondue) is available for $30. Call (918) 299-8000 for reservations.\r\n\r\n<strong>Mi Amore Valentine\'s Weekend at Stone Bluff Cellars</strong>\r\nChoose from dinner times from Friday night through Sunday brunch and into Valentine\'s Day proper, all the result of a partnership between Stone Bluff Cellars and Mondo\'s Italian. Depending on when you make it to the vineyard, get music by Trio Spiritoso and fudge from Stephanie\'s Fabulous Fudge. Call (918) 482-5655 for reservations. \r\n\r\nKnow of more restaurant deals? <a href=\"mailto:tasha@tashadoestulsa.com\">E-mail me details</a>.\r\n<h2>Want even more options?</h2>\r\nCheck out the <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/food/\">Food</a> and <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/restaurants/\">Restaurants</a> categories here at TDT, look over <a href=\"http://www.tulsafood.com/\">the massive amount of reviews at Tulsa Food </a>and keep an eye on <a href=\"http://twitter.com/#!/shoptulsaorg\">ShopTulsa\'s Twitter stream</a> for live updates on places to go and gifts to buy for a Tulsa-tastic Valentine\'s Day.\r\n<h2>Looking for something to do besides eat?</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/valentines-day-tulsa-2011/\">Check out this Valentine\'s Day-flavored list of things to do this weekend</a>.','Where to Eat in Tulsa This Valentine\'s Day','','inherit','open','open','','5789-revision-16','','','2011-02-11 10:47:16','2011-02-11 15:47:16','',5789,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5789-revision-16/',0,'revision','',0),(5878,1,'2011-02-12 11:17:44','2011-02-12 16:17:44','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/things-to-do-in-tulsa-this-weekend-11/4351181745_7478591930/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5854\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/4351181745_7478591930.jpg\" alt=\"Merritt&#039;s Bakery Valentine&#039;s Day\" title=\"Merritt&#039;s Bakery Valentine&#039;s Day\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5854\" /></a>\n\nStill haven\'t snagged the perfect Valentine\'s Day gift for that special someone? <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/ShopTulsa\">ShopTulsa</a> and TDT joineds forces to help make that last-minute shopping go safely, smoothly and, yeah, local-tastically.\n\n<!--more--> \n\n<h2>Local Valentine\'s Day Deals</h2>\n<strong>The Sweet Tooth Candy &amp; Gift Company</strong>\nWhere: 3747 S. Harvard\nCall: (918) 712-8785\nWeb: <a href=\"http://www.sweettoothtulsa.com/\">SweetToothTulsa.com</a>\nThis locally owned candy favorite has been providing MIO (Made In Oklahoma) candies for years. Aside from their typical collection of over 200 jars of candies and chocolates, they are receiving an order of <a href=\"(link http://www.mrsprindables.com/?s=gbd&amp;kw=prindables_apples)\">Mrs. Prindables gourmet candied apples</a> just in time for Valentine\'s Day. They also make cake balls in an assortment of flavors. Mmm...cake balls.\n\n<strong>Glacier Confection</strong>\nWhere: 15 E. Brady Street\nCall: (918) 938-6368\nWeb: <a href=\"http://www.glacierconfection.com\">GlacierConfection.com</a>\nThis Tulsa-owned chocolatier is turning out amazing and beautiful hand crafted chocolates, and any set of them is sure to please your sweetie this year. Visit their store for hundreds of different candies, chocolates and more, including their signature Valentine’s Day heart.\n\n<strong>Ida Red</strong>\nWhere: 3336 S. Peoria Ave.\nCall: (918) 949-6950\nWeb: <a href=\"http://www.glacierconfection.com\">IdaRedBoutique.com</a>\nEverything RED at Ida Red is 25% off for Valentine\'s Day, including any RED Toms (!!!). You can get everything from soda and candy to menswear and jewelery at this rockin\' boutique.\n\n<strong>Boomtown Tees</strong>\nWhere: 114-A S. Elgin Ave.\nPhone: (918) 938-6000\nWeb: <a href=\"www.boomtowntees.com\">BoomtownTees.com</a>\nBoomtown Tees is showing T-Town V-Day shoppers some love with 50 percent off of their Robot Heart tee, making it yours for $10.\n\n<strong>Ascent</strong>\nWhere: 1325 E. 15th St., Suite 105\nCall: (918) 794-0243\nGet your outdoorsy man something special - he doesn\'t have to know that you snagged his gift at 40 percent off. Ascent is having a storewide, 40-percent-off sale, and those reduced price tags can be found on a variety of outdoor gear, including brands like Patagonia, Northface and Mountain Hardware. Nice.\n\n<strong>The Soda Shoppe</strong>\nWhere: 1508 E. 15th Street\nCall: (918) 779-4974\nWeb: <a href=\"http://thesodashoppetulsa.blogspot.com/\">TheSodaShoppe.blogspot.com</a>\nThis independent Cherry Street shop offers a ton of great finds for your valentine, including unique menswear, watches and accessories. This is the kind of place to go shopping for that person who has everything, if you know what I mean.\n\n<strong>The Gadget Company</strong>\nWhere: Downtown at 15th Street and Boston Ave.\nPhone: (918) 749-9963\nDoes your sweetheart like beer? How about candy? Get him/her the best of both words at The Gadget Company this year, with their Beercandy. Believe it or not, these gourmet caramels are made from real craft beer. Beercandy! And now they’re thought of everything.\n\n<strong>Moxie Shoes</strong>\n1611 S. Utica Ave.\nCall: (918) 948-6741\nWeb: <a href=\"www.moxieshoestulsa.com\">MoxieShoesTulsa.com</a>\nThis is need-to-know info for you men out there: Moxie Shoes and Flirt have combined their efforts to host private shopping sessions at Flirt in Utica Square. The store could open after hours for your sweetie\'s own personal shopping extravaganza. A stylist will work with you to find the perfect outfit, shoes and accessories. While she\'s shopping, she can enjoy champagne and designer chocolates. Hint: To just about any lady out there, this sounds pretty much like heaven. Gift certificates available for $100, which includes discounts and a special gift with purchase.\n\n<strong>MODish Salon Spa</strong>\nWhere: 4951 S. Peoria Ave.\nMODish Salon Spa, a brand-spankin\'-new salon on Brookside, is offering their new MODish Club Card this Valentine\'s Day. The card provides nearly $300 worth of spa and salon services for a much lower price ($50). Services include shampoo, cut and style, color shine treatment, manicure, deep conditioning treatment or Keratin replenisher treatment, eyebrow wax and polish change. Plus, the card offers 30 percent off additional salon services.\n\n<strong>Spa Lux</strong>\nAddress: 8922 S. Memorial Drive\nPhone: (918) 615-3339\nWeb: <a href=\"http://www.spalux.org/\">SpaLux.org</a>\nSpa Lux is running several deals to celebrate Valentine’s Day, but the deal that crows them all is $10 off any 90-minute massage when you mention Valentine’s Day. Plus, take an additional 10 percent off if you book as a couple’s massage. Gift certificates are available, too.\n<h2>Other quick gift ideas</h2>\n<strong>Safari’s Sanctuary: Baby Kangaroo</strong>\nNot only can kids pop by Safari’s Sanctuary in Broken Arrow this weekend and see a baby kangaroo, but you can also send that baby kangaroo to see your special certain someone for Valentine’s Day - with a couple of passes to Safari’s in his little baby kangaroo hands, even. Best, most unexpected gift ever? I think yes. Call (918) 357-5683 to learn more.\n\n<strong>Tickets to Tulsa Opera’s Don Giovanni </strong>\nLet’s face it - who knows when you’ll be able to dig out of this last dumping of snow. If you’re starting from square one and you don’t want to worry yourself with whether or not you’re going to claw free in time to shop for the perfect Valentine’s Day present, consider this: Tickets to Tulsa Opera’s Don Giovanni. Romance level? 10. High culture level? 10. Hilariousness factor? 10 again. This Don Giovanni guy’s list of conquests is so long that his right-hand man sings an entire song outlining them. When several of his attempted seductions go awry, he becomes the target of three vengeful women who are determined to see him pay. Performances are Feb. 19 at 7:30pm; Feb. 25 at 7:30pm; and Feb. 27 at 2:30pm. Tickets start at $10 - yes, just $10. <a href=\"http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=5c95sdcab&amp;et=1104438135371&amp;s=12320&amp;e=001305ERN-y1GWe2pGSU0xcuPC8qCr4YA4KTi1qQK3bCKhHXibgTu2jGNaz7PmajxtesOLZh5tn-i6PMWGi3BY-C1yfRaMmpK6q9UqTx4JH5FGexlrHdSbjsYTC1mnYzGpNUuCCkhpxnFqGaZe4oZqNDo9F6uJj6UsQmkWlUZj1EG6WdWPxp1Uhb8H4644G1MvHKgFX7TAhOyf3ASDDRpUMdnAR-Ttl5xZBe3Pdr2VIuA1EqTg2pebME5GJTqlu4M-NiRdwCFdicaI\">Buy them online</a> or call the Tulsa Opera box office at (918) 587-4811.\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15px; font-size: x-small; border-collapse: collapse; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;\">\n</span></div>\n<object classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\" codebase=\"http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\"><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" /><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" /><param name=\"src\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/VoBE8vLaP_A?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0\" /><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" /><embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/VoBE8vLaP_A?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"></embed></object>\n\n<strong>Singing Valentine</strong>\nYes, it\'s old-fashioned, but that\'s what\'s so glorious about this gift ida. The Tulsa Founders Chorus has been delivering singing Valentines in four-part harmony throughout the Tulsa metro area for years, and they\'re professional and polished and perfect for that sweetheart who has everything. Get two barbershop-style love songs, a Valentine\'s Day card and the surprise of the year for $50. Call (918) 622-5392 for more. (I got a little sample of what the TFC can do in the green room when we were both featured on <a href=\"http://www.fox23.com/\">FOX 23 Daybreak</a> yesterday - enjoy!)\n\nFor even more ideas on where to shop for the perfect gift for your love bunny, check out the ShopTulsa Facebook page, and don\'t forget to sift through the shopping category here \n\nSo. Where are you shopping this Valentine\'s Day?','Last-Minute Valentine\'s Day Gift Guide','So. Where are you shopping this Valentine\'s Day? ','inherit','open','open','','5877-revision','','','2011-02-12 11:17:44','2011-02-12 16:17:44','',5877,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5877-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(5879,1,'2011-02-12 11:18:25','2011-02-12 16:18:25','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/things-to-do-in-tulsa-this-weekend-11/4351181745_7478591930/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5854\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/4351181745_7478591930.jpg\" alt=\"Merritt&#039;s Bakery Valentine&#039;s Day\" title=\"Merritt&#039;s Bakery Valentine&#039;s Day\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5854\" /></a>\r\n\r\nStill haven\'t snagged the perfect Valentine\'s Day gift for that special someone? <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/ShopTulsa\">ShopTulsa</a> and TDT joineds forces to help make that last-minute shopping go safely, smoothly and, yeah, local-tastically.\r\n\r\n<!--more--> \r\n\r\n<h2>Local Valentine\'s Day Deals</h2>\r\n<strong>The Sweet Tooth Candy &amp; Gift Company</strong>\r\nWhere: 3747 S. Harvard\r\nCall: (918) 712-8785\r\nWeb: <a href=\"http://www.sweettoothtulsa.com/\">SweetToothTulsa.com</a>\r\nThis locally owned candy favorite has been providing MIO (Made In Oklahoma) candies for years. Aside from their typical collection of over 200 jars of candies and chocolates, they are receiving an order of <a href=\"(link http://www.mrsprindables.com/?s=gbd&amp;kw=prindables_apples)\">Mrs. Prindables gourmet candied apples</a> just in time for Valentine\'s Day. They also make cake balls in an assortment of flavors. Mmm...cake balls.\r\n\r\n<strong>Glacier Confection</strong>\r\nWhere: 15 E. Brady Street\r\nCall: (918) 938-6368\r\nWeb: <a href=\"http://www.glacierconfection.com\">GlacierConfection.com</a>\r\nThis Tulsa-owned chocolatier is turning out amazing and beautiful hand crafted chocolates, and any set of them is sure to please your sweetie this year. Visit their store for hundreds of different candies, chocolates and more, including their signature Valentine’s Day heart.\r\n\r\n<strong>Ida Red</strong>\r\nWhere: 3336 S. Peoria Ave.\r\nCall: (918) 949-6950\r\nWeb: <a href=\"http://www.glacierconfection.com\">IdaRedBoutique.com</a>\r\nEverything RED at Ida Red is 25% off for Valentine\'s Day, including any RED Toms (!!!). You can get everything from soda and candy to menswear and jewelery at this rockin\' boutique.\r\n\r\n<strong>Boomtown Tees</strong>\r\nWhere: 114-A S. Elgin Ave.\r\nPhone: (918) 938-6000\r\nWeb: <a href=\"www.boomtowntees.com\">BoomtownTees.com</a>\r\nBoomtown Tees is showing T-Town V-Day shoppers some love with 50 percent off of their Robot Heart tee, making it yours for $10.\r\n\r\n<strong>Ascent</strong>\r\nWhere: 1325 E. 15th St., Suite 105\r\nCall: (918) 794-0243\r\nGet your outdoorsy man something special - he doesn\'t have to know that you snagged his gift at 40 percent off. Ascent is having a storewide, 40-percent-off sale, and those reduced price tags can be found on a variety of outdoor gear, including brands like Patagonia, Northface and Mountain Hardware. Nice.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Soda Shoppe</strong>\r\nWhere: 1508 E. 15th Street\r\nCall: (918) 779-4974\r\nWeb: <a href=\"http://thesodashoppetulsa.blogspot.com/\">TheSodaShoppe.blogspot.com</a>\r\nThis independent Cherry Street shop offers a ton of great finds for your valentine, including unique menswear, watches and accessories. This is the kind of place to go shopping for that person who has everything, if you know what I mean.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Gadget Company</strong>\r\nWhere: Downtown at 15th Street and Boston Ave.\r\nPhone: (918) 749-9963\r\nDoes your sweetheart like beer? How about candy? Get him/her the best of both words at The Gadget Company this year, with their Beercandy. Believe it or not, these gourmet caramels are made from real craft beer. Beercandy! And now they’re thought of everything.\r\n\r\n<strong>Moxie Shoes</strong>\r\n1611 S. Utica Ave.\r\nCall: (918) 948-6741\r\nWeb: <a href=\"www.moxieshoestulsa.com\">MoxieShoesTulsa.com</a>\r\nThis is need-to-know info for you men out there: Moxie Shoes and Flirt have combined their efforts to host private shopping sessions at Flirt in Utica Square. The store could open after hours for your sweetie\'s own personal shopping extravaganza. A stylist will work with you to find the perfect outfit, shoes and accessories. While she\'s shopping, she can enjoy champagne and designer chocolates. Hint: To just about any lady out there, this sounds pretty much like heaven. Gift certificates available for $100, which includes discounts and a special gift with purchase.\r\n\r\n<strong>MODish Salon Spa</strong>\r\nWhere: 4951 S. Peoria Ave.\r\nMODish Salon Spa, a brand-spankin\'-new salon on Brookside, is offering their new MODish Club Card this Valentine\'s Day. The card provides nearly $300 worth of spa and salon services for a much lower price ($50). Services include shampoo, cut and style, color shine treatment, manicure, deep conditioning treatment or Keratin replenisher treatment, eyebrow wax and polish change. Plus, the card offers 30 percent off additional salon services.\r\n\r\n<strong>Spa Lux</strong>\r\nAddress: 8922 S. Memorial Drive\r\nPhone: (918) 615-3339\r\nWeb: <a href=\"http://www.spalux.org/\">SpaLux.org</a>\r\nSpa Lux is running several deals to celebrate Valentine’s Day, but the deal that crows them all is $10 off any 90-minute massage when you mention Valentine’s Day. Plus, take an additional 10 percent off if you book as a couple’s massage. Gift certificates are available, too.\r\n<h2>Other quick gift ideas</h2>\r\n<strong>Safari’s Sanctuary: Baby Kangaroo</strong>\r\nNot only can kids pop by Safari’s Sanctuary in Broken Arrow this weekend and see a baby kangaroo, but you can also send that baby kangaroo to see your special certain someone for Valentine’s Day - with a couple of passes to Safari’s in his little baby kangaroo hands, even. Best, most unexpected gift ever? I think yes. Call (918) 357-5683 to learn more.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tickets to Tulsa Opera’s Don Giovanni </strong>\r\nLet’s face it - who knows when you’ll be able to dig out of this last dumping of snow. If you’re starting from square one and you don’t want to worry yourself with whether or not you’re going to claw free in time to shop for the perfect Valentine’s Day present, consider this: Tickets to Tulsa Opera’s Don Giovanni. Romance level? 10. High culture level? 10. Hilariousness factor? 10 again. This Don Giovanni guy’s list of conquests is so long that his right-hand man sings an entire song outlining them. When several of his attempted seductions go awry, he becomes the target of three vengeful women who are determined to see him pay. Performances are Feb. 19 at 7:30pm; Feb. 25 at 7:30pm; and Feb. 27 at 2:30pm. Tickets start at $10 - yes, just $10. <a href=\"http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=5c95sdcab&amp;et=1104438135371&amp;s=12320&amp;e=001305ERN-y1GWe2pGSU0xcuPC8qCr4YA4KTi1qQK3bCKhHXibgTu2jGNaz7PmajxtesOLZh5tn-i6PMWGi3BY-C1yfRaMmpK6q9UqTx4JH5FGexlrHdSbjsYTC1mnYzGpNUuCCkhpxnFqGaZe4oZqNDo9F6uJj6UsQmkWlUZj1EG6WdWPxp1Uhb8H4644G1MvHKgFX7TAhOyf3ASDDRpUMdnAR-Ttl5xZBe3Pdr2VIuA1EqTg2pebME5GJTqlu4M-NiRdwCFdicaI\">Buy them online</a> or call the Tulsa Opera box office at (918) 587-4811.\r\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15px; font-size: x-small; border-collapse: collapse; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;\">\r\n</span></div>\r\n<object classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\" codebase=\"http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\"><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" /><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" /><param name=\"src\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/VoBE8vLaP_A?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0\" /><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" /><embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/VoBE8vLaP_A?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"></embed></object>\r\n\r\n<strong>Singing Valentine</strong>\r\nYes, it\'s old-fashioned, but that\'s what\'s so glorious about this gift ida. The Tulsa Founders Chorus has been delivering singing Valentines in four-part harmony throughout the Tulsa metro area for years, and they\'re professional and polished and perfect for that sweetheart who has everything. Get two barbershop-style love songs, a Valentine\'s Day card and the surprise of the year for $50. Call (918) 622-5392 for more. (I got a little sample of what the TFC can do in the green room when we were both featured on <a href=\"http://www.fox23.com/\">FOX 23 Daybreak</a> yesterday - enjoy!)\r\n\r\nFor even more ideas on where to shop for the perfect gift for your love bunny, check out <a href=\"http://facebook.com/shoptulsa\">the ShopTulsa Facebook page</a>, and don\'t forget to sift through <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/shopping/\">the shopping category here at TDT</a>. \r\n\r\nSo. Where are you shopping this Valentine\'s Day?','Last-Minute Valentine\'s Day Gift Guide','So. Where are you shopping this Valentine\'s Day? ','inherit','open','open','','5877-revision-2','','','2011-02-12 11:18:25','2011-02-12 16:18:25','',5877,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5877-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(5881,1,'2010-02-12 20:25:00','2010-02-12 20:25:00','<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4351932170/\" title=\"Valentine\'s Day at Merritt\'s Bakery by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img alt=\"Valentine\'s Day at Merritt\'s Bakery\" height=\"500\" src=\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4351932170_090926c779.jpg\" width=\"375\" /></a></div><br />Finally, I caved. <a href=\"http://twitter.com/merrittsbakery\">After drooling over the Twitter feed of Merritt\'s Bakery all week long</a>, I finally gave in and took my son to the Midtown location of <a href=\"http://merrittsbakery.com/\">Merritt\'s Bakery</a>, at 15th and Harvard. There\'s only so many photos of sugary, frosted goodness a mortal girl can take, especially this close to Valentine\'s Day.<br /><br /><a name=\'more\'></a>The cases at Merritt\'s are full - bursting, actually - of tasty, V-Day themed treats. There were tuxedo-style chocolate-covered strawberries - you know, the kind with the long, delicate stems. There were rose-topped petit fours. There were heart-shaped, frosted cakes and boxes of cake truffles and trays of assorted, red-and-white trimmed treats. Oh, my.<br /><br />And, there were cookies. Lord have mercy, were there cookies.<br /><br />We liked this one.<br /><br /><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4351181745/\" title=\"Valentine\'s Day at Merritt\'s Bakery by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img alt=\"Valentine\'s Day at Merritt\'s Bakery\" height=\"375\" src=\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4351181745_7478591930.jpg\" width=\"500\" /></a></div><br />It\'s a classic sugar cookie, topped with Merritt\'s trademark frosting to look like one of those conversation hearts we all like to play with at this time of year.<br /><br />Here\'s what happened when I put this show-stopping cookie in front of my two-year-old. <br /><br /><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4351181745/\" title=\"Valentine\'s Day at Merritt\'s Bakery by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img alt=\"Valentine\'s Day at Merritt\'s Bakery\" height=\"375\" src=\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4351181745_7478591930.jpg\" width=\"500\" /></a></div><br /><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4351930756/\" title=\"Valentine\'s Day at Merritt\'s Bakery by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img alt=\"Valentine\'s Day at Merritt\'s Bakery\" height=\"375\" src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2757/4351930756_086eb226ea.jpg\" width=\"500\" /></a></div><br /><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4351930970/\" title=\"Valentine\'s Day at Merritt\'s Bakery by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img alt=\"Valentine\'s Day at Merritt\'s Bakery\" height=\"375\" src=\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4351930970_357c6db3f7.jpg\" width=\"500\" /></a></div><br /><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4351182463/\" title=\"Valentine\'s Day at Merritt\'s Bakery by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img alt=\"Valentine\'s Day at Merritt\'s Bakery\" height=\"375\" src=\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4351182463_1e90d9724d.jpg\" width=\"500\" /></a></div><br />How do you like my time-lapse photography skills? Yeah, that\'s right. Fear this. <br /><br /><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4351931442/\" title=\"Valentine\'s Day at Merritt\'s Bakery by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img alt=\"Valentine\'s Day at Merritt\'s Bakery\" height=\"500\" src=\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4351931442_7987c9a9a1.jpg\" width=\"375\" /></a></div><br />Here\'s the kid doing his ritual glancing about before sinking his teeth into something that will surely ruin his appetite for whatever nutritious fodder he may or may not have consumed at lunchtime. <br /><br /><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4351182955/\" title=\"Valentine\'s Day at Merritt\'s Bakery by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img alt=\"Valentine\'s Day at Merritt\'s Bakery\" height=\"500\" src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2741/4351182955_6390f8be48.jpg\" width=\"375\" /></a></div><br />Yikes - there\'s the evil eye. A kid behind us was looking at our cookie. How freaking dare he.<br /><br />No matter now. It\'s time for the kill. <br /><br /><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4351932170/\" title=\"Valentine\'s Day at Merritt\'s Bakery by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img alt=\"Valentine\'s Day at Merritt\'s Bakery\" height=\"500\" src=\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4351932170_090926c779.jpg\" width=\"375\" /></a></div><br /><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4351932344/\" title=\"Valentine\'s Day at Merritt\'s Bakery by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img alt=\"Valentine\'s Day at Merritt\'s Bakery\" height=\"500\" src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2786/4351932344_3cb6e9b631.jpg\" width=\"375\" /></a></div><br />Dear Lord, I would just like to thank you right now for putting Valentine\'s Day before Lent this year. Because penitence and this cookie could not have occupied my little body at the same time without serious complications. <br /><br />Nom, nom. Amen. <br /><br /><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4351183911/\" title=\"Valentine\'s Day at Merritt\'s Bakery by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img alt=\"Valentine\'s Day at Merritt\'s Bakery\" height=\"375\" src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2702/4351183911_b9a1f4043e.jpg\" width=\"500\" /></a></div><br />I know scads of TDT readers have been following Merritt\'s on Twitter this week. I know because we\'ve been writhing in pain and wanting together, @-replying each other with threats to meet there to clean out the entire bakery. <br /><br />Here in a minute you won\'t be able to say that I didn\'t give you a legitimate excuse to try to do just that. <br /><br /><b>Leave a comment on this post. </b>You can tell me what you hope to get for Valentine\'s Day, what you got me for Valentine\'s Day, why you hate Valentine\'s Day thank you very much, what shoe size you wear or even your ABC\'s. It doesn\'t matter. Just leave a comment, and fast. I\'m accepting them only until 4:30pm today (Friday).<br /><br />Please the gods at Random.org and&nbsp;<b>take home a half-dozen Valentine\'s Day-themed cupcakes for absolutely free</b><b>. Today. In just a few hours. Practically right now.</b> In fact, they\'re probably being decorated just for you, right this very second. How does that make you feel? <br /><br />I have a total of a dozen cupcakes to give, so I\'ll choose two winners.<br /><br />Merritt\'s or bust, y\'all! Good luck.','For a Valentine Time, Meet Me at Merritt\'s Bakery','','inherit','open','open','','462-revision','','','2010-02-12 20:25:00','2010-02-12 20:25:00','',462,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/02/462-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(5884,1,'2011-02-13 09:30:00','2011-02-13 14:30:00','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5886\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-bloggers-do-tulsa-opera/dong/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5886\" title=\"Tulsa Opera\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dong-500x221.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Opera\" width=\"500\" height=\"221\" /></a>\r\n\r\nHey, Tulsa bloggers - in case I missed you on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/tashadoestulsablog\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/tashadoestulsa\">Twitter</a>, here\'s some information on an event that might just be right up your alley.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\nThe folks at <a href=\"http://www.tulsaopera.com/\">Tulsa Opera</a> invited our bright, sunshiny faces to the dress rehearsal of <a href=\"http://tulsaopera.wordpress.com/2011/02/08/the-legendary-lover-is-here-to-sweep-you-away/\">Don Giovanni</a> this Thursday night, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m.\r\n\r\nSo, here\'s the deal:\r\n\r\nYou get: Two free tickets to the final dress rehearsal of this latest Tulsa Opera production, set for opening night at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center later this month.\r\n\r\nThe catch: If you go and you like what you see, hop on your blog and say so. Think of it as your golden opportunity to try your hand at performance critique and to have a night on the town, all in one glitzy package.\r\n\r\nReady to save your seats? Call (918) 582-4035. It\'s that easy.\r\n\r\nHere\'s more about the show: In Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart\'s Don Giovanni, the Spanish legend of Don Juan, the world\'s most notorious womanizer, gets into a bit of a pickle. When several of his attempted seductions go awry, he becomes the target of three vengeful women who are determined to see him pay. The production stars the commanding baritone Christopher Feigum as the Don, and the internationally recognized American soprano Pamela Armstrong, as Donna Anna, both returning to the Tulsa stage. Stage director Kristine McIntyre has created the production concept, which is designed by Tulsa Opera’s own Director of Production, Noah Spiegel. Don Giovanni will be conducted by Kostis Protopapas.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://tulsaopera.wordpress.com/2011/02/08/the-legendary-lover-is-here-to-sweep-you-away/\">Learn even more here</a>. By the way, the dress code on dress rehearsal night is casual, so no need to break out your sparkly pants.\r\n\r\nFeel free to RSVP and interact on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=177424708967207\">the Facebook invitation for this event</a>. As always, you\'re more than welcome to <a href=\"mailto:tasha@tashadoestulsa.com\">e-mail me</a> if you have questions.\r\n\r\nHope to see you there!','Tulsa Bloggers Do Tulsa Opera','Hey, Tulsa bloggers - in case I missed you on Facebook and Twitter, here\'s some information on an event that might just be right up your alley. ','publish','open','open','','tulsa-bloggers-do-tulsa-opera','','http://tulsaopera.wordpress.com/2011/02/08/the-legendary-lover-is-here-to-sweep-you-away/\nhttp://tulsaopera.wordpress.com/2011/02/08/the-legendary-lover-is-here-to-sweep-you-away/','2011-02-13 10:36:42','2011-02-13 15:36:42','',0,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?p=5884',0,'post','',0),(5885,1,'2011-02-15 10:00:00','2011-02-15 15:00:00','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"FREE SNOW by okbeatnik, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/brandle/5431489421/\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5213/5431489421_abc8b1c094.jpg\" alt=\"FREE SNOW\" width=\"332\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\nPerfect for your Tuesday afternoon: some distraction in the form of relevant local links.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://newsok.com/tulsa-mayor-defends-response-to-blizzard/article/3540918\">Tulsa leaders say response to the blizzard that paralyzed Green Country earlier this month was lacking</a>, according to NewsOK.com. What do you think?</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.fox23.com/news/local/story/Tulsa-Woman-Found-Dead-In-Home-For-2-Months/k6arw4q0OU29tTFB6thz-A.cspx\">A really good reason to check on your friends and neighbors if you haven\'t seen them in more than two months</a> - from Fox23.com.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://tulsafood.com/south-tulsa/expanded-menu-new-dining-room-at-restaurant-mi-tierra\">Because you\'ve always wanted to know what that Peruvian restaurant Mi Tierra at 81st and Sheridan is all about</a> - from TulsaFood.com</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://thislandpress.com/02/14/2011/phil-and-miranda-kaiser/\">A colorfully candid interview with Cosmo Cafe\'s Miranda and Philip Kaiser</a> - ThisLandPress.com</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.thelostogle.com/2011/02/15/tulsa-tuesday-popular-movies-in-oklahoma/\">The most popular videos streamed from Netflix in Oklahoma</a> (plus, why it\'s actually kinda cool that John Sullivan sleeps in his office) - TheLostOgle.com</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.thatsbaloney.com/2011/02/what-do-michael-jackson-and-moobs-have.html\">What do Michael Jackson and moobs have in common?</a> Local blogger Jonni Baloney asks this important question.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.mommyhatescooking.com/2011/02/slow-cooker-lemon-pepper-chicken.html\">I\'m making this for dinner this week</a> - from MommyHatesCooking.com</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://fat-ass-to-fit-ass.blogspot.com/2011/02/making-balls.html\">The one in which health and fitness blogger Kate Huggins writes about balls</a> - Fat Ass to Fit Ass</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://redforkhippie.wordpress.com/2011/02/13/pet-peeve/\">Why Tulsa shouldn\'t be so obsessed with providing more entertainment for unmarried twentysomethings</a> - Red Fork State of Mind</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/notes/tulsa-city-county-library/the-future-of-public-transportation-in-tulsa/486255012005\">The future of public transportation in Tulsa</a> - weigh in with your opinions and insights this Thursday, Central Library, 6pm.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150140439794134&amp;set=a.103310799133.113077.98490909133&amp;comments\">Remember the Pagoda?</a> - Tulsa Historical Society of Facebook</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Photo submitted to <a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/groups/tashadoestulsa\">the Tasha Does Tulsa Flickr group</a> by <a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/brandle/\">okbeatnik</a></em>','Some Local Links','Perfect for your Tuesday afternoon: some distraction in the form of relevant local links.','publish','open','open','','some-local-links-2','','http://tulsafood.com/south-tulsa/expanded-menu-new-dining-room-at-restaurant-mi-tierra\nhttp://www.mommyhatescooking.com/2011/02/slow-cooker-lemon-pepper-chicken.html\nhttp://redforkhippie.wordpress.com/2011/02/13/pet-peeve/','2011-02-15 14:28:28','2011-02-15 19:28:28','',0,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?p=5885',0,'post','',1),(5886,1,'2011-02-13 10:35:45','2011-02-13 15:35:45','','Tulsa Opera Don Giovanni','','inherit','open','open','','dong','','','2011-02-13 10:35:45','2011-02-13 15:35:45','',5884,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dong.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(5887,1,'2011-02-13 10:36:30','2011-02-13 15:36:30','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5886\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=5886\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5886\" title=\"Tulsa Opera\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dong-500x221.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Opera\" width=\"500\" height=\"221\" /></a>\n\nHey, Tulsa bloggers - in case I missed you on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/tashadoestulsablog\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/tashadoestulsa\">Twitter</a>, here\'s some information on an event that might just be right up your alley.\n\n<!--more-->\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\nThe folks at <a href=\"http://www.tulsaopera.com/\">Tulsa Opera</a> invited our bright, sunshiny faces to the dress rehearsal of <a href=\"http://tulsaopera.wordpress.com/2011/02/08/the-legendary-lover-is-here-to-sweep-you-away/\">Don Giovanni</a> this Thursday night, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m.\n\nSo, here\'s the deal:\n\nYou get: Two free tickets to the final dress rehearsal of this latest Tulsa Opera production, set for opening night at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center later this month.\n\nThe catch: If you go and you like what you see, hop on your blog and say so. Think of it as your golden opportunity to try your hand at performance critique and to have a night on the town, all in one glitzy package.\n\nReady to save your seats? Call (918) 582-4035. It\'s that easy.\n\nHere\'s more about the show: In Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart\'s Don Giovanni, the Spanish legend of Don Juan, the world\'s most notorious womanizer, gets into a bit of a pickle. When several of his attempted seductions go awry, he becomes the target of three vengeful women who are determined to see him pay. The production stars the commanding baritone Christopher Feigum as the Don, and the internationally recognized American soprano Pamela Armstrong, as Donna Anna, both returning to the Tulsa stage. Stage director Kristine McIntyre has created the production concept, which is designed by Tulsa Opera’s own Director of Production, Noah Spiegel. Don Giovanni will be conducted by Kostis Protopapas.\n\n<a href=\"http://tulsaopera.wordpress.com/2011/02/08/the-legendary-lover-is-here-to-sweep-you-away/\">Learn even more here</a>. By the way, the dress code on dress rehearsal night is casual, so no need to break out your sparkly pants.\n\nFeel free to RSVP and interact on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=177424708967207\">the Facebook invitation for this event</a>. As always, you\'re more than welcome to <a href=\"mailto:tasha@tashadoestulsa.com\">e-mail me</a> if you have questions.\n\nHope to see you there!','Tulsa Bloggers Do Tulsa Opera','Hey, Tulsa bloggers - in case I missed you on Facebook and Twitter, here\'s some information on an event that might just be right up your alley. ','inherit','open','open','','5884-revision','','','2011-02-13 10:36:30','2011-02-13 15:36:30','',5884,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5884-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(5888,1,'2011-02-13 10:36:42','2011-02-13 15:36:42','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5886\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=5886\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5886\" title=\"Tulsa Opera\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dong-500x221.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Opera\" width=\"500\" height=\"221\" /></a>\r\n\r\nHey, Tulsa bloggers - in case I missed you on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/tashadoestulsablog\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/tashadoestulsa\">Twitter</a>, here\'s some information on an event that might just be right up your alley.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\nThe folks at <a href=\"http://www.tulsaopera.com/\">Tulsa Opera</a> invited our bright, sunshiny faces to the dress rehearsal of <a href=\"http://tulsaopera.wordpress.com/2011/02/08/the-legendary-lover-is-here-to-sweep-you-away/\">Don Giovanni</a> this Thursday night, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m.\r\n\r\nSo, here\'s the deal:\r\n\r\nYou get: Two free tickets to the final dress rehearsal of this latest Tulsa Opera production, set for opening night at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center later this month.\r\n\r\nThe catch: If you go and you like what you see, hop on your blog and say so. Think of it as your golden opportunity to try your hand at performance critique and to have a night on the town, all in one glitzy package.\r\n\r\nReady to save your seats? Call (918) 582-4035. It\'s that easy.\r\n\r\nHere\'s more about the show: In Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart\'s Don Giovanni, the Spanish legend of Don Juan, the world\'s most notorious womanizer, gets into a bit of a pickle. When several of his attempted seductions go awry, he becomes the target of three vengeful women who are determined to see him pay. The production stars the commanding baritone Christopher Feigum as the Don, and the internationally recognized American soprano Pamela Armstrong, as Donna Anna, both returning to the Tulsa stage. Stage director Kristine McIntyre has created the production concept, which is designed by Tulsa Opera’s own Director of Production, Noah Spiegel. Don Giovanni will be conducted by Kostis Protopapas.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://tulsaopera.wordpress.com/2011/02/08/the-legendary-lover-is-here-to-sweep-you-away/\">Learn even more here</a>. By the way, the dress code on dress rehearsal night is casual, so no need to break out your sparkly pants.\r\n\r\nFeel free to RSVP and interact on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=177424708967207\">the Facebook invitation for this event</a>. As always, you\'re more than welcome to <a href=\"mailto:tasha@tashadoestulsa.com\">e-mail me</a> if you have questions.\r\n\r\nHope to see you there!','Tulsa Bloggers Do Tulsa Opera','Hey, Tulsa bloggers - in case I missed you on Facebook and Twitter, here\'s some information on an event that might just be right up your alley. ','inherit','open','open','','5884-revision-2','','','2011-02-13 10:36:42','2011-02-13 15:36:42','',5884,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5884-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(5981,1,'2011-02-16 14:24:52','2011-02-16 19:24:52','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5970\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1881/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5970\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1881.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIt\'s the middle of February, and the start of Tulsa\'s farmers\' market season is still a few months away.\r\n\r\nBut on Saturday morning I came home with an armload of farm-fresh goodies and such a huge, stupid grin on my face that my husband could have sworn the <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/04/cherry-street-farmers-market-opening/\">Cherry Street Farmers Market</a> had opened for business.\r\n\r\nNo such luck on that front just yet, but thanks to <a href=\"http://www.cleanfoodtulsa.locallygrown.net/\">Tulsa Clean Food Market</a>, I\'m wintering over just fine.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\nI signed up for TCFM over a year ago <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2009/11/food-cooperative-sprouts-in-off-season/\">when I wrote a story about them for Tulsa Business Journal</a>, but thanks to encouragement from <a href=\"http://errantcook.blogspot.com/\">Tulsa blogger Jennifer Bengel</a>, I finally placed my first order last week.\r\n\r\nAnd I\'m so, so glad I did.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5971\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1884/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5971\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1884-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLook at these eggs. I could snuggle up to them. Whisper sweet nothings into their beautiful, happy little shells.\r\n\r\nLet\'s just say I was overjoyed at the thought of not having to eat grocery store eggs with my breakfast this week.\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5969\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1877-2/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5969\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_18771.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\n*quiver*\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5973\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1892/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5973\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1892-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nHere\'s how Tulsa Clean Food Market works: You head to the website and click <a href=\"http://www.cleanfoodtulsa.locallygrown.net/user/signin\">sign in</a>. See the part that says Don\'t Yet Have an Account? That\'s where you want to be.\r\n\r\nAfter you\'re all signed up and signed in, it\'s time to go shopping. Get your virtual shopping carts ready, people, because TCFM offers everything from butter to luxury bath soaps to buffalo burgers.\r\n\r\nHere\'s a sampling of the other items available via TCFM:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Baked foods: Pizza crust, blueberry cream scones, French baguettes, maple pecan pies and an assortment of cookies</li>\r\n	<li>Bath and body: Coconut lime verbena lotion, an assortment of flavored lip balms,  insect repellent, body powder and soaps galore</li>\r\n	<li>Beef: 75 total ordering options, from hormone-free to organic to grass-fed. Wow.</li>\r\n	<li>Lamb. Lots and lots and lots of lamb.</li>\r\n	<li>Pork. Bacon, Andouille sausage, bangers, chorizo, ham, bratwurst, hot dogs and, if can believe it, more.</li>\r\n	<li>Cheese: From ricotta to Monterey jack. While I know it\'s not cheese, I just want to say that there\'s creme fraiche, too. And yogurt. And yogurt cheese. Think about <em>that</em>.</li>\r\n	<li>Cheesecakes and chocolates. From <a href=\"http://lunabread.blogspot.com/\">Lunabread</a> and <a href=\"http://wagoncreekcreamery.com/\">Wagon Creek Creamery</a>. Mmm.</li>\r\n	<li>Spices. They\'ve got your espresso rub, your American jerk, your lavender sugar, your whole peppercorns - about 40 choices in all.</li>\r\n	<li>Pickles. And olives, too.</li>\r\n	<li>And butter. Sweet, delicious butter.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5974\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1893/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5974\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1893-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd it all comes from 18 Oklahoma-based vendors, many of whom you\'ll recognize from our local farmers\' markets. And like the folks at TCFM like to say, there are absolutely no mystery products.\r\n\r\nEw. Mystery products.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5972\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1891/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5972\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1891-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLook! Just six ingredients. And I can pronounce each and every one of them, even on a bad day.\r\n\r\nI love non-mystery products.\r\n\r\nOnce you load up your cart to the point that it\'s three figures because it\'s been a long time since October when the farmers\' markets closed for the winter in this town, you check out. But, you don\'t have to pay at that time. You do that when you pick up your goodies on delivery day.\r\n\r\nThe next pick-up date is Feb. 26, which means that if you\'re going to order, you need to do it by <strong>this Friday evening</strong>. You\'ll find your order (and probably lots of your friends from farmers\' market season, as I gleefully discovered) at Centennial Park, at 6th and Peoria, between 9-11am.\r\n\r\nAnd you\'ll love that you don\'t have to spend a lot of time at pick up. Rather than have to gather your goods from vendor after vendor, what you need is batched together and ready to go, quick-and-dirty style. Just remember to bring a reusable shopping bag and you\'ll be golden.\r\n\r\nBy the way, there are two more TCFM delivery dates this season: March 12, and March 26. And just after that, lettuce and arugula and asparagus will start to trickle in, and the farmers markets will once again line our streets.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5975\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1897/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5975\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1897-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIf this isn\'t a nice way to tide oneself over, I don\'t know what is.','Tulsa Clean Food Market: The Online, Wintertime Farmers\' Market','Thanks to Tulsa Clean Food Market, I\'m wintering over just fine.','inherit','open','open','','5960-revision-6','','','2011-02-16 14:24:52','2011-02-16 19:24:52','',5960,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5960-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(5985,1,'2011-02-16 14:30:42','2011-02-16 19:30:42','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5970\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1881/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5970\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1881.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIt\'s the middle of February, and the start of Tulsa\'s farmers\' market season is still a few months away.\r\n\r\nBut on Saturday morning I came home with an armload of farm-fresh goodies and such a huge, stupid grin on my face that my husband could have sworn the <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/04/cherry-street-farmers-market-opening/\">Cherry Street Farmers Market</a> had opened for business.\r\n\r\nNo such luck on that front just yet, but thanks to <a href=\"http://www.cleanfoodtulsa.locallygrown.net/\">Tulsa Clean Food Market</a>, I\'m wintering over just fine.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\nI signed up for TCFM over a year ago <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2009/11/food-cooperative-sprouts-in-off-season/\">when I wrote a story about them for Tulsa Business Journal</a>, but thanks to encouragement from <a href=\"http://errantcook.blogspot.com/\">Tulsa blogger Jennifer Bengel</a>, I finally placed my first order last week.\r\n\r\nAnd I\'m so, so glad I did.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5971\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1884/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5971\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1884-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLook at these eggs. I could snuggle up to them. Whisper sweet nothings into their beautiful, happy little shells.\r\n\r\nLet\'s just say I was overjoyed at the thought of not having to eat grocery store eggs with my breakfast this week.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5969\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1877-2/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5969\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_18771.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\n*quiver*\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5973\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1892/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5973\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1892-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nHere\'s how Tulsa Clean Food Market works: You head to the website and click <a href=\"http://www.cleanfoodtulsa.locallygrown.net/user/signin\">sign in</a>. See the part that says Don\'t Yet Have an Account? That\'s where you want to be.\r\n\r\nAfter you\'re all signed up and signed in, it\'s time to go shopping. Get your virtual shopping carts ready, people.\r\n\r\nHere\'s a sampling of the other items available via TCFM:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Baked foods: Pizza crust, blueberry cream scones, French baguettes, maple pecan pies and an assortment of cookies</li>\r\n	<li>Bath and body: Coconut lime verbena lotion, an assortment of flavored lip balms,  insect repellent, body powder and soaps galore</li>\r\n	<li>Beef: 75 total ordering options, from hormone-free to organic to grass-fed. Wow.</li>\r\n	<li>Lamb. Lots and lots and lots of lamb.</li>\r\n	<li>Pork. Bacon, Andouille sausage, bangers, chorizo, ham, bratwurst, hot dogs and, if can believe it, more.</li>\r\n	<li>Buffalo. Yes!</li>\r\n	<li>Cheese: From ricotta to Monterey jack. While I know it\'s not cheese, I just want to say that there\'s creme fraiche, too. And yogurt. And yogurt cheese. Think about <em>that</em>.</li>\r\n	<li>Cheesecakes and chocolates. From <a href=\"http://lunabread.blogspot.com/\">Lunabread</a> and <a href=\"http://wagoncreekcreamery.com/\">Wagon Creek Creamery</a>. Mmm.</li>\r\n	<li>Spices. They\'ve got your espresso rub, your American jerk, your lavender sugar, your whole peppercorns - about 40 choices in all.</li>\r\n	<li>Pickles. And olives, too.</li>\r\n	<li>And butter. Sweet, delicious butter.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5974\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1893/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5974\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1893-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd it all comes from 18 Oklahoma-based vendors, many of whom you\'ll recognize from our local farmers\' markets. And like the folks at TCFM like to say, there are absolutely no mystery products.\r\n\r\nEw. Mystery products.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5972\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1891/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5972\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1891-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLook! Just six ingredients. And I can pronounce each and every one of them, even on a bad day.\r\n\r\nI love non-mystery products.\r\n\r\nOnce you load up your cart to the point that it\'s three figures because it\'s been a long time since October when the farmers\' markets closed for the winter in this town, you check out. But, you don\'t have to pay at that time. You do that when you pick up your goodies on delivery day.\r\n\r\nThe next pick-up date is Feb. 26, which means that if you\'re going to order, you need to do it by <strong>this Friday evening</strong>. You\'ll find your order (and probably lots of your friends from farmers\' market season, as I gleefully discovered) at Centennial Park, at 6th and Peoria, between 9-11am.\r\n\r\nAnd you\'ll love that you don\'t have to spend a lot of time at pick up. Rather than have to gather your goods from vendor after vendor, what you need is batched together and ready to go, quick-and-dirty style. Just remember to bring a reusable shopping bag and you\'ll be golden.\r\n\r\nBy the way, there are two more TCFM delivery dates this season: March 12, and March 26. And just after that, lettuce and arugula and asparagus will start to trickle in, and the farmers markets will once again line our streets.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5975\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1897/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5975\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1897-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIf this isn\'t a nice way to tide oneself over, I don\'t know what is.','Tulsa Clean Food Market: The Online, Wintertime Farmers\' Market','Thanks to Tulsa Clean Food Market, I\'m wintering over just fine.','inherit','open','open','','5960-revision-10','','','2011-02-16 14:30:42','2011-02-16 19:30:42','',5960,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5960-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(5982,1,'2011-02-16 14:24:53','2011-02-16 19:24:53','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5970\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1881/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5970\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1881.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIt\'s the middle of February, and the start of Tulsa\'s farmers\' market season is still a few months away.\r\n\r\nBut on Saturday morning I came home with an armload of farm-fresh goodies and such a huge, stupid grin on my face that my husband could have sworn the <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/04/cherry-street-farmers-market-opening/\">Cherry Street Farmers Market</a> had opened for business.\r\n\r\nNo such luck on that front just yet, but thanks to <a href=\"http://www.cleanfoodtulsa.locallygrown.net/\">Tulsa Clean Food Market</a>, I\'m wintering over just fine.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\nI signed up for TCFM over a year ago <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2009/11/food-cooperative-sprouts-in-off-season/\">when I wrote a story about them for Tulsa Business Journal</a>, but thanks to encouragement from <a href=\"http://errantcook.blogspot.com/\">Tulsa blogger Jennifer Bengel</a>, I finally placed my first order last week.\r\n\r\nAnd I\'m so, so glad I did.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5971\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1884/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5971\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1884-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLook at these eggs. I could snuggle up to them. Whisper sweet nothings into their beautiful, happy little shells.\r\n\r\nLet\'s just say I was overjoyed at the thought of not having to eat grocery store eggs with my breakfast this week.\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5969\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1877-2/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5969\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_18771.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\n*quiver*\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5973\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1892/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5973\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1892-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nHere\'s how Tulsa Clean Food Market works: You head to the website and click <a href=\"http://www.cleanfoodtulsa.locallygrown.net/user/signin\">sign in</a>. See the part that says Don\'t Yet Have an Account? That\'s where you want to be.\r\n\r\nAfter you\'re all signed up and signed in, it\'s time to go shopping. Get your virtual shopping carts ready, people, because TCFM offers everything from butter to luxury bath soaps to buffalo burgers.\r\n\r\nHere\'s a sampling of the other items available via TCFM:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Baked foods: Pizza crust, blueberry cream scones, French baguettes, maple pecan pies and an assortment of cookies</li>\r\n	<li>Bath and body: Coconut lime verbena lotion, an assortment of flavored lip balms,  insect repellent, body powder and soaps galore</li>\r\n	<li>Beef: 75 total ordering options, from hormone-free to organic to grass-fed. Wow.</li>\r\n	<li>Lamb. Lots and lots and lots of lamb.</li>\r\n	<li>Pork. Bacon, Andouille sausage, bangers, chorizo, ham, bratwurst, hot dogs and, if can believe it, more.</li>\r\n	<li>Cheese: From ricotta to Monterey jack. While I know it\'s not cheese, I just want to say that there\'s creme fraiche, too. And yogurt. And yogurt cheese. Think about <em>that</em>.</li>\r\n	<li>Cheesecakes and chocolates. From <a href=\"http://lunabread.blogspot.com/\">Lunabread</a> and <a href=\"http://wagoncreekcreamery.com/\">Wagon Creek Creamery</a>. Mmm.</li>\r\n	<li>Spices. They\'ve got your espresso rub, your American jerk, your lavender sugar, your whole peppercorns - about 40 choices in all.</li>\r\n	<li>Pickles. And olives, too.</li>\r\n	<li>And butter. Sweet, delicious butter.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5974\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1893/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5974\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1893-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd it all comes from 18 Oklahoma-based vendors, many of whom you\'ll recognize from our local farmers\' markets. And like the folks at TCFM like to say, there are absolutely no mystery products.\r\n\r\nEw. Mystery products.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5972\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1891/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5972\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1891-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLook! Just six ingredients. And I can pronounce each and every one of them, even on a bad day.\r\n\r\nI love non-mystery products.\r\n\r\nOnce you load up your cart to the point that it\'s three figures because it\'s been a long time since October when the farmers\' markets closed for the winter in this town, you check out. But, you don\'t have to pay at that time. You do that when you pick up your goodies on delivery day.\r\n\r\nThe next pick-up date is Feb. 26, which means that if you\'re going to order, you need to do it by <strong>this Friday evening</strong>. You\'ll find your order (and probably lots of your friends from farmers\' market season, as I gleefully discovered) at Centennial Park, at 6th and Peoria, between 9-11am.\r\n\r\nAnd you\'ll love that you don\'t have to spend a lot of time at pick up. Rather than have to gather your goods from vendor after vendor, what you need is batched together and ready to go, quick-and-dirty style. Just remember to bring a reusable shopping bag and you\'ll be golden.\r\n\r\nBy the way, there are two more TCFM delivery dates this season: March 12, and March 26. And just after that, lettuce and arugula and asparagus will start to trickle in, and the farmers markets will once again line our streets.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5975\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1897/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5975\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1897-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIf this isn\'t a nice way to tide oneself over, I don\'t know what is.','Tulsa Clean Food Market: The Online, Wintertime Farmers\' Market','Thanks to Tulsa Clean Food Market, I\'m wintering over just fine.','inherit','open','open','','5960-revision-7','','','2011-02-16 14:24:53','2011-02-16 19:24:53','',5960,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5960-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(5983,1,'2011-02-16 14:28:47','2011-02-16 19:28:47','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5970\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1881/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5970\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1881.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIt\'s the middle of February, and the start of Tulsa\'s farmers\' market season is still a few months away.\r\n\r\nBut on Saturday morning I came home with an armload of farm-fresh goodies and such a huge, stupid grin on my face that my husband could have sworn the <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/04/cherry-street-farmers-market-opening/\">Cherry Street Farmers Market</a> had opened for business.\r\n\r\nNo such luck on that front just yet, but thanks to <a href=\"http://www.cleanfoodtulsa.locallygrown.net/\">Tulsa Clean Food Market</a>, I\'m wintering over just fine.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\nI signed up for TCFM over a year ago <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2009/11/food-cooperative-sprouts-in-off-season/\">when I wrote a story about them for Tulsa Business Journal</a>, but thanks to encouragement from <a href=\"http://errantcook.blogspot.com/\">Tulsa blogger Jennifer Bengel</a>, I finally placed my first order last week.\r\n\r\nAnd I\'m so, so glad I did.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5971\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1884/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5971\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1884-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLook at these eggs. I could snuggle up to them. Whisper sweet nothings into their beautiful, happy little shells.\r\n\r\nLet\'s just say I was overjoyed at the thought of not having to eat grocery store eggs with my breakfast this week.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5969\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1877-2/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5969\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_18771.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\n*quiver*\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5973\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1892/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5973\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1892-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nHere\'s how Tulsa Clean Food Market works: You head to the website and click <a href=\"http://www.cleanfoodtulsa.locallygrown.net/user/signin\">sign in</a>. See the part that says Don\'t Yet Have an Account? That\'s where you want to be.\r\n\r\nAfter you\'re all signed up and signed in, it\'s time to go shopping. Get your virtual shopping carts ready, people, because TCFM offers everything from butter to luxury bath soaps to buffalo burgers.\r\n\r\nHere\'s a sampling of the other items available via TCFM:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Baked foods: Pizza crust, blueberry cream scones, French baguettes, maple pecan pies and an assortment of cookies</li>\r\n	<li>Bath and body: Coconut lime verbena lotion, an assortment of flavored lip balms,  insect repellent, body powder and soaps galore</li>\r\n	<li>Beef: 75 total ordering options, from hormone-free to organic to grass-fed. Wow.</li>\r\n	<li>Lamb. Lots and lots and lots of lamb.</li>\r\n	<li>Pork. Bacon, Andouille sausage, bangers, chorizo, ham, bratwurst, hot dogs and, if can believe it, more.</li>\r\n	<li>Cheese: From ricotta to Monterey jack. While I know it\'s not cheese, I just want to say that there\'s creme fraiche, too. And yogurt. And yogurt cheese. Think about <em>that</em>.</li>\r\n	<li>Cheesecakes and chocolates. From <a href=\"http://lunabread.blogspot.com/\">Lunabread</a> and <a href=\"http://wagoncreekcreamery.com/\">Wagon Creek Creamery</a>. Mmm.</li>\r\n	<li>Spices. They\'ve got your espresso rub, your American jerk, your lavender sugar, your whole peppercorns - about 40 choices in all.</li>\r\n	<li>Pickles. And olives, too.</li>\r\n	<li>And butter. Sweet, delicious butter.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5974\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1893/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5974\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1893-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd it all comes from 18 Oklahoma-based vendors, many of whom you\'ll recognize from our local farmers\' markets. And like the folks at TCFM like to say, there are absolutely no mystery products.\r\n\r\nEw. Mystery products.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5972\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1891/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5972\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1891-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLook! Just six ingredients. And I can pronounce each and every one of them, even on a bad day.\r\n\r\nI love non-mystery products.\r\n\r\nOnce you load up your cart to the point that it\'s three figures because it\'s been a long time since October when the farmers\' markets closed for the winter in this town, you check out. But, you don\'t have to pay at that time. You do that when you pick up your goodies on delivery day.\r\n\r\nThe next pick-up date is Feb. 26, which means that if you\'re going to order, you need to do it by <strong>this Friday evening</strong>. You\'ll find your order (and probably lots of your friends from farmers\' market season, as I gleefully discovered) at Centennial Park, at 6th and Peoria, between 9-11am.\r\n\r\nAnd you\'ll love that you don\'t have to spend a lot of time at pick up. Rather than have to gather your goods from vendor after vendor, what you need is batched together and ready to go, quick-and-dirty style. Just remember to bring a reusable shopping bag and you\'ll be golden.\r\n\r\nBy the way, there are two more TCFM delivery dates this season: March 12, and March 26. And just after that, lettuce and arugula and asparagus will start to trickle in, and the farmers markets will once again line our streets.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5975\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1897/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5975\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1897-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIf this isn\'t a nice way to tide oneself over, I don\'t know what is.','Tulsa Clean Food Market: The Online, Wintertime Farmers\' Market','Thanks to Tulsa Clean Food Market, I\'m wintering over just fine.','inherit','open','open','','5960-revision-8','','','2011-02-16 14:28:47','2011-02-16 19:28:47','',5960,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5960-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(5984,1,'2011-02-16 14:28:47','2011-02-16 19:28:47','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5970\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1881/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5970\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1881.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIt\'s the middle of February, and the start of Tulsa\'s farmers\' market season is still a few months away.\r\n\r\nBut on Saturday morning I came home with an armload of farm-fresh goodies and such a huge, stupid grin on my face that my husband could have sworn the <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/04/cherry-street-farmers-market-opening/\">Cherry Street Farmers Market</a> had opened for business.\r\n\r\nNo such luck on that front just yet, but thanks to <a href=\"http://www.cleanfoodtulsa.locallygrown.net/\">Tulsa Clean Food Market</a>, I\'m wintering over just fine.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\nI signed up for TCFM over a year ago <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2009/11/food-cooperative-sprouts-in-off-season/\">when I wrote a story about them for Tulsa Business Journal</a>, but thanks to encouragement from <a href=\"http://errantcook.blogspot.com/\">Tulsa blogger Jennifer Bengel</a>, I finally placed my first order last week.\r\n\r\nAnd I\'m so, so glad I did.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5971\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1884/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5971\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1884-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLook at these eggs. I could snuggle up to them. Whisper sweet nothings into their beautiful, happy little shells.\r\n\r\nLet\'s just say I was overjoyed at the thought of not having to eat grocery store eggs with my breakfast this week.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5969\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1877-2/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5969\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_18771.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\n*quiver*\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5973\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1892/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5973\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1892-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nHere\'s how Tulsa Clean Food Market works: You head to the website and click <a href=\"http://www.cleanfoodtulsa.locallygrown.net/user/signin\">sign in</a>. See the part that says Don\'t Yet Have an Account? That\'s where you want to be.\r\n\r\nAfter you\'re all signed up and signed in, it\'s time to go shopping. Get your virtual shopping carts ready, people, because TCFM offers everything from butter to luxury bath soaps to buffalo burgers.\r\n\r\nHere\'s a sampling of the other items available via TCFM:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Baked foods: Pizza crust, blueberry cream scones, French baguettes, maple pecan pies and an assortment of cookies</li>\r\n	<li>Bath and body: Coconut lime verbena lotion, an assortment of flavored lip balms,  insect repellent, body powder and soaps galore</li>\r\n	<li>Beef: 75 total ordering options, from hormone-free to organic to grass-fed. Wow.</li>\r\n	<li>Lamb. Lots and lots and lots of lamb.</li>\r\n	<li>Pork. Bacon, Andouille sausage, bangers, chorizo, ham, bratwurst, hot dogs and, if can believe it, more.</li>\r\n	<li>Cheese: From ricotta to Monterey jack. While I know it\'s not cheese, I just want to say that there\'s creme fraiche, too. And yogurt. And yogurt cheese. Think about <em>that</em>.</li>\r\n	<li>Cheesecakes and chocolates. From <a href=\"http://lunabread.blogspot.com/\">Lunabread</a> and <a href=\"http://wagoncreekcreamery.com/\">Wagon Creek Creamery</a>. Mmm.</li>\r\n	<li>Spices. They\'ve got your espresso rub, your American jerk, your lavender sugar, your whole peppercorns - about 40 choices in all.</li>\r\n	<li>Pickles. And olives, too.</li>\r\n	<li>And butter. Sweet, delicious butter.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5974\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1893/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5974\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1893-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd it all comes from 18 Oklahoma-based vendors, many of whom you\'ll recognize from our local farmers\' markets. And like the folks at TCFM like to say, there are absolutely no mystery products.\r\n\r\nEw. Mystery products.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5972\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1891/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5972\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1891-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLook! Just six ingredients. And I can pronounce each and every one of them, even on a bad day.\r\n\r\nI love non-mystery products.\r\n\r\nOnce you load up your cart to the point that it\'s three figures because it\'s been a long time since October when the farmers\' markets closed for the winter in this town, you check out. But, you don\'t have to pay at that time. You do that when you pick up your goodies on delivery day.\r\n\r\nThe next pick-up date is Feb. 26, which means that if you\'re going to order, you need to do it by <strong>this Friday evening</strong>. You\'ll find your order (and probably lots of your friends from farmers\' market season, as I gleefully discovered) at Centennial Park, at 6th and Peoria, between 9-11am.\r\n\r\nAnd you\'ll love that you don\'t have to spend a lot of time at pick up. Rather than have to gather your goods from vendor after vendor, what you need is batched together and ready to go, quick-and-dirty style. Just remember to bring a reusable shopping bag and you\'ll be golden.\r\n\r\nBy the way, there are two more TCFM delivery dates this season: March 12, and March 26. And just after that, lettuce and arugula and asparagus will start to trickle in, and the farmers markets will once again line our streets.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5975\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1897/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5975\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1897-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIf this isn\'t a nice way to tide oneself over, I don\'t know what is.','Tulsa Clean Food Market: The Online, Wintertime Farmers\' Market','Thanks to Tulsa Clean Food Market, I\'m wintering over just fine.','inherit','open','open','','5960-revision-9','','','2011-02-16 14:28:47','2011-02-16 19:28:47','',5960,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5960-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),