It's no secret that downtown Tulsa and I are having full blown love affair. I fell head over heels around springtime and ever since that point, we've been holding hands, skipping down the street and drawing hearts on the sidewalk.

<!--more-->Well, we would be if I was that kind of girl. (I'm not.) And of course there are occasional moments when I can't find a freaking parking place and I feel like shaking my fist towards the tallest building in sight and yelling mean words, but for the most part it has been smooth sailing and I'm just along for the ride.

A couple of weekends ago I spent an evening with downtown Tulsa. I started at the <a href="http://oksteakcookoff.com/">Oklahoma Championship Steak Cook-off</a>, where I had an amazing steak prepared by 3 Guys Smokin' BBQ.

Then my gang wandered to <a href="http://www.elotetulsa.com/">Elote Cafe</a> for a few drinks and finished up the night the best way possible - <a href="http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/03/boulder-grill-power-lunch/">with homemade tater tots from Boulder Grill</a>.

Let these pictures be proof to you: I can't get enough of this place that brings old and new friends together while showing off classic cars and boasting of the world's largest bar made of recycled goods. Downtown Tulsa is amazing, I say. Amazing.

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Viva Tulsa is right!

Tulsa photographer <a href="http://www.erinconrad.com/">Erin Conrad</a> photoblogs each week at Tasha Does Tulsa as Erin Sees Tulsa. Check out her recent posts here. 