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Attention To Detail Was The Hallmark Of Tulsa’s Most Popular Weekly Dining Pop-Up. Can Et Al. Duplicate It In A Brick-And-Mortar?

Here’s everything we know about Natsukashii, the new downtown Japanese dining concept where you can hang out all day.

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IKEA Will Open A Tulsa Location This Year 

You won't have to drive out of state to get your Swedish meatballs anymore.

Tulsa High Schools Used To Have Open Lunches. Then I Got Shot At A Wendy’s.

Reminiscing on one of the most important days of my life, 32 years ago now

The Week’s Best Tulsa Events: February 18-24

Film screenings, comedy, food, a "Blonde on Blonde" tribute and more

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Much Love Lost

In these true Oklahoma love stories, “till death do us part” is easier said than survived.

New in Town? Single? You Need These Tulsa Bars

If you’re unattached in February, these are the spots

The Soft Chaos Of Queer Speed Dating

And yes, it’s exactly as fun and awkward as you’d expect

It Can Be Hard To Date In Tulsa. You Shouldn’t Let That Stop You.

Yes, it’s a small dating pool, and yes, I almost moved away because of it.


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In ‘The Lowdown,’ Lee Raybon’s Name Might Suggest Another Influence: Bill Rabon, Real-Life Tulsa Vagabond

The Tulsa artist helped shape some of the best Tulsa art of the ‘70s and remains a well-collected painter after his death in 2017

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ICE Separated A Family In Midtown Tulsa

Immigration detentions in Oklahoma are on the rise. One case shows how ICE’s cooperation with Tulsa County makes it possible.

Grace in Broken Arrow

How power, greed and denial corroded a suburban megachurch

I Triggered Respiratory Distress In An Attempt To Honor My Heritage 

I could have bought gochugaru at the grocery store. I did not want to.