The AltTulsa gang has been distracted lately, so we've missed our annual shout out to Tulsa-area farmers markets.
Let's remedy that now by mentioning our favorite, the Cherry Street Farmers Market, which runs every Saturday morning on Cherry Street (aka 15ht Street), just east of Peoria, in midtown Tulsa.
There's also a Brookside offshoot of the Cherry Street market, the aptly named Brookside Farmers Market, which is running Wednesday mornings from 8 to noon in the Food Pyramid parking lot near 41st Street and Peoria.
The Brookside market will be bigger and better this year, according to the a report in the Tulsa World. Market manager Melanie Hunter told the paper that the Brookside market will include a wider selection of products as well as performances by various music acts.
For more information on the Cherry Street and Brookside markets, check out their website here.
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Thursday, December 1, 2011
Downtown Tulsa's Pop Up Shopping: A Photo Report
Downtown Tulsa has not been a Christmas shopping draw in, say, something like 45 years. That's unfortunate, though Tulsa's downtown—like a lot of central business districts—was hurt by the rise of the suburbs and other social and economic changes in the post-WWII war era.
But there's a tiny ray of retail hope this year with the rise of some interesting "pop up" shops in the Philcade Building at 5th and Boston.
A local blogger, Prairie Hive, has posted a set of photos of the Philcade pop up shops. Check out the link here.
But there's a tiny ray of retail hope this year with the rise of some interesting "pop up" shops in the Philcade Building at 5th and Boston.
A local blogger, Prairie Hive, has posted a set of photos of the Philcade pop up shops. Check out the link here.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
This is true: Wingnuts go after offensive ice cream
We shoulda seen it coming. Now ice cream—or its name, at least—is dirty. Filthy. Vulgar.
It's the end of civilization as we know it.
Yes, Sooner fans, the good and decent folks on the Far Right are highly offended by the new Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavor, "Schweddy Balls."
You may remember that "Schweddy Balls" was a pretty funny Saturday Night Live sketch some years ago. The skit featured a Mr. Schweddy (played by Alec Baldwin) and his special holiday baked goods, Schweddy Balls.
Ah, but there's no humor on the Right. These Guardians of All Things Good and Pure are wagging their fingers at Ben & Jerry's and all those vulgar American ice cream eaters who would stoop so low as to buy this product.
Read all about the controversy here.
It's the end of civilization as we know it.
Yes, Sooner fans, the good and decent folks on the Far Right are highly offended by the new Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavor, "Schweddy Balls."
You may remember that "Schweddy Balls" was a pretty funny Saturday Night Live sketch some years ago. The skit featured a Mr. Schweddy (played by Alec Baldwin) and his special holiday baked goods, Schweddy Balls.
Ah, but there's no humor on the Right. These Guardians of All Things Good and Pure are wagging their fingers at Ben & Jerry's and all those vulgar American ice cream eaters who would stoop so low as to buy this product.
Read all about the controversy here.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Welcome Cam's Grocery, a New Store Coming Soon to Downtown Tulsa. Really!
This a bit of good news about the revitalization of downtown Tulsa.
Yes, a new and very interesting grocery is coming to downtown. It's called Cam's Grocery and it promises to focus on local produce and goods. They'll also have a funky cafe.
Sounds positively amazing. And wonderful. Just the kind of retail establishment that downtown needs.
The store isn't open yet; that's planned for November. But this is still good news.
Check 'em out. The Cam's Grocery and Natural Foods link is here.
Yes, a new and very interesting grocery is coming to downtown. It's called Cam's Grocery and it promises to focus on local produce and goods. They'll also have a funky cafe.
Sounds positively amazing. And wonderful. Just the kind of retail establishment that downtown needs.
The store isn't open yet; that's planned for November. But this is still good news.
Check 'em out. The Cam's Grocery and Natural Foods link is here.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Inhofe Remarks Get Slammed
Sen. Jim Inhofe is no slouch when it comes to making headlines. It's just unfortunate that he usually makes them for being such a prig.
Inhofe's "un-American" crack about President Obama's speech this week in Cairo hasn't won him any admirers.
Oklahoma Democrats, of course, have unloaded on Inhofe, as in this page one comment in the Tulsa World: "I am not surprised but I am disappointed, said Todd Goodman, chairman of the Oklahoma Democratic Party.
Goodman is correct. Inhofe is so stuck in demonizing, scorched-earth partisanship that he's often the laughingstock of many conservatives, much less mainstream and liberal citizens.
A quick search of the "Interweb" shows that Inhofe's criticism of Obama this week is only embarrassing him—and us, of course, the citizens of Oklahoma.
Inhofe's "un-American" crack about President Obama's speech this week in Cairo hasn't won him any admirers.
Oklahoma Democrats, of course, have unloaded on Inhofe, as in this page one comment in the Tulsa World: "I am not surprised but I am disappointed, said Todd Goodman, chairman of the Oklahoma Democratic Party.
Goodman is correct. Inhofe is so stuck in demonizing, scorched-earth partisanship that he's often the laughingstock of many conservatives, much less mainstream and liberal citizens.
A quick search of the "Interweb" shows that Inhofe's criticism of Obama this week is only embarrassing him—and us, of course, the citizens of Oklahoma.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Coming Soon: 11th Season of Tulsa's Cherry Street Farmers' Market
One week from today, Saturday, April 11, local farmers and vendors will gather at Peoria and Cherry Street for a new season of the Cherry Street Farmers' Market. For midtown Tulsans, this is a convenient source of local produce and other goodies.
Here's the announcement from the market's website:
Here's the announcement from the market's website:
The Cherry Street Farmers' Market is scheduled to open April 11th from 7 - 11 am. This is the market's eleventh season and is experiencing expansion pains. Look for new vendors, produce, plants and so much more.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Wine of the Week: Rolling Estate Wines 2005 Australian Shiraz
Beyond politics, literature and cultural topics, AltTulsa has an interest in serious food and fine wine. (Hey, we gotta sustain ourselves, so why not go for the good stuff?)
We recently bought a bottle of Shiraz from the Australian winery called Rolling. As with most bottles of Ozzie Shiraz, this is a rich and spicy red that starts with a big burst of dark cherry and blackberry flavor on the tongue.
The alcohol content is 13.8 percent, which is enough to give the wine some backbone and a reasonably long finish. For the price (about $10 at Ranch Acres in midtown), it's a good wine and a good price.
We had the Rolling Shiraz with blackened Mahi-Mahi, sauteed in butter and olive oil, and cooked with red and yellow peppers, sweet red onions, and served with sliced fresh avocado sprinkled with lime juice.
Yes, it's red wine with fish, but it worked magnificently: a great swirl of flavors and textures.
One caveat: This Rolling wine has a screw top, but the winery has a tag on the bottle explaining that the top is airtight so that we can all enjoy "its superb flavours exactly as intended." Works for us.
For more information, find the Rolling winery here.
We recently bought a bottle of Shiraz from the Australian winery called Rolling. As with most bottles of Ozzie Shiraz, this is a rich and spicy red that starts with a big burst of dark cherry and blackberry flavor on the tongue.
The alcohol content is 13.8 percent, which is enough to give the wine some backbone and a reasonably long finish. For the price (about $10 at Ranch Acres in midtown), it's a good wine and a good price.
We had the Rolling Shiraz with blackened Mahi-Mahi, sauteed in butter and olive oil, and cooked with red and yellow peppers, sweet red onions, and served with sliced fresh avocado sprinkled with lime juice.
Yes, it's red wine with fish, but it worked magnificently: a great swirl of flavors and textures.
One caveat: This Rolling wine has a screw top, but the winery has a tag on the bottle explaining that the top is airtight so that we can all enjoy "its superb flavours exactly as intended." Works for us.
For more information, find the Rolling winery here.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Tulsa-Area Farmers Markets Coming Soon
We look forward every spring to the opening of northeast Oklahoma's many farmers markets, a place where Tulsa-area shoppers can buy local produce, garden plants, flowers, baked goods and other products.
That's why we're pleased to announce the opening of midtown Tulsa's popular Cherry Street Famers Market, which opens for the season on Saturday, April 12, at the corner of Peoria and 15th Street. (Click here for their website.)
Saturday is also the date for the annual Herb Day in Brookside. The event, held at 41st Street and Peoria, will feature vegetable plants, pottery, Oklahoma wines, and (of course) herbs.
If the weather is good, we expect both markets will have a big crowd of gardeners and whole-wheat eaters.
That's why we're pleased to announce the opening of midtown Tulsa's popular Cherry Street Famers Market, which opens for the season on Saturday, April 12, at the corner of Peoria and 15th Street. (Click here for their website.)
Saturday is also the date for the annual Herb Day in Brookside. The event, held at 41st Street and Peoria, will feature vegetable plants, pottery, Oklahoma wines, and (of course) herbs.
If the weather is good, we expect both markets will have a big crowd of gardeners and whole-wheat eaters.
Monday, March 24, 2008
After More than 70 Years, Swinneys Hardware Says Goodbye, A 'Big Box' Victim
We all know that family-owned businesses have a tough time hanging on in the era of Big Box stores.
Still, it gives AT no pleasure to report that Swinney's Hardware in Tulsa's Kendall-Whittier neighborhood is closing. The Tulsa World reported the closing in Saturday's edition.
According to the World, John Swinney Sr. began the business as a used furniture store in 1934. Later, the family converted it to a hardware store that became known for carrying many rare and hard-to-find items.
Although the business thrived in the 1970s and 80s, the national home improvement chains hurt Swinneys and other small hardware retailers.
Family members told the World that they have tried to save the store, but unless a buyer steps forward soon, Swinneys will close.
Still, it gives AT no pleasure to report that Swinney's Hardware in Tulsa's Kendall-Whittier neighborhood is closing. The Tulsa World reported the closing in Saturday's edition.
According to the World, John Swinney Sr. began the business as a used furniture store in 1934. Later, the family converted it to a hardware store that became known for carrying many rare and hard-to-find items.
Although the business thrived in the 1970s and 80s, the national home improvement chains hurt Swinneys and other small hardware retailers.
Family members told the World that they have tried to save the store, but unless a buyer steps forward soon, Swinneys will close.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Eat Local at New Brookside Restaurant
The AT team believes in local shopping and local eating. That's why we are pleased to put in a good word for The Local Table, a new Brookside restaurant that follows the "keep in local" creed.
The restaurant, operated by Tuck and Kate Curren, uses seasonal, locally grown produce to prepare a range of daily selections. The restaurant buys from local sources, including Nyuka Farms, an agricultural enterprise we have promoted before on this site.
We also want to plug the Curren's neighborhood dining philosophy. Kate Curren told the Tulsa World that she wants the restaurant to be a family friendly, price-conscious place for everyday dining, not just special occasions.
The Local Table is located at 4329 S. Peoria, at the other end of the shopping center where the Curren's other restaurant, Biga, is located.
The restaurant, operated by Tuck and Kate Curren, uses seasonal, locally grown produce to prepare a range of daily selections. The restaurant buys from local sources, including Nyuka Farms, an agricultural enterprise we have promoted before on this site.
We also want to plug the Curren's neighborhood dining philosophy. Kate Curren told the Tulsa World that she wants the restaurant to be a family friendly, price-conscious place for everyday dining, not just special occasions.
The Local Table is located at 4329 S. Peoria, at the other end of the shopping center where the Curren's other restaurant, Biga, is located.
Friday, June 22, 2007
Photoblogging from the Santa Fe Farmers' Market
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Alternative Eating: Brookside Gets New Local Food Market
Eating well is one of the great passions of the AltTulsa team. So we were pleased this week to see an new alternative market opening in the 3500 block of South Peoria in Tulsa's Brookside neighborhood.
The Center One Market brings together four local vendors who will offer an indoor farmers' market in Brookside on the site once occupied by a Wendy's restaurant.
The new market includes Nuyaka Farm, Farrell Bread, Dawson's Market, and Petals and Soup. These vendors will offer organic produce, antibiotic-free beef, take-home dinners, homemade soups, artisan breads, and much more.
Center One Market will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Expect to see us there.
The Center One Market brings together four local vendors who will offer an indoor farmers' market in Brookside on the site once occupied by a Wendy's restaurant.
The new market includes Nuyaka Farm, Farrell Bread, Dawson's Market, and Petals and Soup. These vendors will offer organic produce, antibiotic-free beef, take-home dinners, homemade soups, artisan breads, and much more.
Center One Market will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Expect to see us there.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Photoblogging from Saturday's Cherry Street Farmers' Market
The AltTulsa team was out early Saturday at the Cherry Street Farmers' Market, one of several area venues for local growers and producers. As you can tell, we weren't the only ones.
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