In the Spring 2024 print issue of Distiller Magazine, my article on 10 of Oklahoma City’s best bars Read more →
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OKC Interviews: Power House’s Clay Berkes + Jeffery Cole of WanderFolk Spirits
—My interview with Clay Berkes, owner of Power House bar
—My article on 10 of Oklahoma City’s best bars
—My interview with distiller Jeffrey Cole of WanderFolk Spirits Read more →
Chefs & Restaurants Transforming Fine Dining Across the U.S. Now
My VOICES Magazine interview (London publication) with Junghyun and Ellia Park of 2 Michelin-starred, #8 in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Atomix in NYC and with chef Peter Hemsley of 1 Michelin starred and Green Michelin-starred Aphotic in San Francisco… talking about the state of fine dining in the U.S. now, where it’s going and how they’re visioning it differently.
In addition, talking examples across the U.S. in San Francisco (Merchant Roots, Osito, Noodle in a Haystack), Chicago (El Ideas, Parachute), New Orleans’ (Mosquito Supper Club, Lengua Madre) and my birthplace of Oklahoma City (Nonesuch, Grey Sweater). Read more →
Oklahoma City Rising: 12 Places to Dine Now
This past year I was back twice: in September 2022 and again over Christmas 2022. Over recent visits, I explore the ins-and-outs of 12 places to eat in and around Oklahoma City. Read more →
9 Top Vodka Cocktails On National Menus Now
Covering 9 top vodka cocktails on menus around the US at Liquor.com, you’ll find my top national drinks on menus at these bars/restaurants: Some deem vodka the “blank canvas” spirit, neutral and understated. Bartenders around the country are painting that canvas vibrantly, infusing vodka with sesame, cucumber and even gummy bears. These 9 bars and restaurants are having more than a… Read more →
11 Top Scotch Cocktails Around the US Now
It is Scotch month at Liquor.com (a favorite subject of mine) and here are 11 of my top Scotch cocktails around the US now (click on each for the featured cocktail and bar/restaurant): Scotch is a serious drink: no question about it. But it’s also versatile and can be, dare we say it… playful? Bartenders nationwide are making the case… Read more →
11 Top Rum Cocktails Around the US Now
It is Rum month at Liquor.com and here are 11 of my rum cocktails around the US now (click on each for the featured cocktail and bar/restaurant): Read more →
Tulsa Time: 5 Top Places to Eat
While my birthtown of Oklahoma City is where my parents returned and dozens of my relatives live, my parents briefly lived in Tulsa in their younger years — and we returned for a nostalgic road trip this spring. Driving a portion of Route 66 on the short hour and a half drive between the cities, we passed industrial plants, farms,… Read more →
Top 7 Places to Drink Cocktails, Beer & Coffee in Tulsa
While my birthtown of Oklahoma City (specifically Edmond) is where my parents returned and dozens of my relatives live, my parents briefly lived in Tulsa in their younger years. We returned for a nostalgic road trip this spring (more on what’s great now in OKC here). Driving a portion of Route 66 on the short hour and a half drive… Read more →
11 Top Cocktails Around the US Now — July Edition
Covering the 11 hottest cocktails of the month around the US at Liquor.com, you’ll find my bar and drink recommends this month at these bars/restaurants (click on each for the featured cocktail): Read more →