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NOVEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER
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November – Give Thanks TULSA, WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR THIS YEAR? When we look around, we have so many reasons to count our blessings.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2021
FEATURES 14 The Master Jeweler A new tradition of non-traditional service
20 Greenwood Going Forward Cultural Tourism and Commercial Investment Hearken a New Era
26 A Holiday Getaway in Bentonville One of Arkansas’ best kept secrets
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30 Sumptuous holiday desserts Voted Tulsa’s Best Chocolatier 2021
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DEPARTMENTS 4
Lifestyle Letter
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Around Town
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Local Experiences
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Trend Setter
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Healthy Lifestyle
26 Travel Destination 30 Culinary Creations 32 Water & Woods
AROUND TOWN
TULSA STAINED GLASS GIVE-AWAY & DISCOUNT Tulsa Stained Glass is hosting a Date Night class on November 19 and a Ladies Night Out class on November 23. With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, Tulsa Lifestyle and Tulsa Stained Glass teamed up to co-sponsor these two classes. We thought it would be fun to get out for a date or with your friends or visiting relatives. The first person to sign up for each class gets the class for FREE and all others who take one of these classes will receive a $5 discount. To receive the $5 off discount use voucher code LOVE2021 during the registration process. For the Free Class Give-A-Way use voucher code TLM5123 for the Date Night and voucher code TLM2341 for Ladies Night Out during the registration process. If the code doesn’t work, that means someone has signed up before you. Tulsa Lifestyle looks forward to seeing you there. Register here https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ tulsa-stained-glass-5363125915
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LOCAL EXPERIENCES
THANKFUL THIS MONTH, WE CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING, A TIME TO REMIND OURSELVES OF THE BOUNTIFUL BLESSINGS WE HAVE IN OUR LIVES. November is an opportunity to spend time with the ones we love during this holiday season and give more of ourselves to those around us.
HOLIDAY MARKETS
Owasso Christmas Tree and Berry Farm
+ The Farm Shopping Center is a landmark Tulsa shopping destination with more than 40 shops and restaurants, many of which are only at The Farm. 5321 S Sheridan Rd Tulsa, OK + Made is a great place to shop for handmade, artsy gifts. They also have a huge selection of fun greeting cards. 219 East Archer Street Tulsa, OK + Visit the Braum's An Affair of the Heart right as the holiday shopping season begins for everything from jewelry to furniture. 4145 East 21st Street Tulsa, OK + Tulsa Hills Cigar Cellar carries numerous Made in Oklahoma products as well as a lot of unique gifts. They also make custom gift baskets. 7420 South Olympia Avenue Tulsa, OK + Handpick a tree this year at the Owasso Christmas Tree and Berry Farm. They have plenty of other decor items and hot apple cider, too! 10939 North 129th East Avenue Owasso, OK
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+ You can enjoy DoubleShot Coffee Co's high-quality coffee experience at their downtown location or let them help you enhance your home brew. 1633 South Boulder Avenue Tulsa, OK + Triangle Coffee Roasters bring coffee and light food options to a comfortable downtown atmosphere. 314 South Cincinnati Avenue Tulsa, OK + Coffee for a common good! Foolish Things Coffee Company strives to provide excellent quality coffee to enjoy, so that through conversation, humanity might be restored. 1001 S Main St Tulsa, OK + Visit Laurannae Baking Co in Tulsa or Broken Arrow for coffee, baked goods, gifts, and one of the best (and biggest) chocolate chip cookies around. 205 East Archer Street Tulsa, OK + Visit Notion Espresso for an upscale, artistic coffee experience com-
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plete with three different types of avocado toast. 321 South Frankfort Avenue Tulsa, OK
THANKSGIVING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa
+ Volunteer for Meals on Wheels to give back to local seniors. They have several volunteer programs, so you can choose the job that fits you! 12620 East 31st Street Tulsa, OK + The Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is always a great place to give back. Visit their website to schedule your visit. 1304 N Kenosha Ave Tulsa, OK + The Tulsa Dream Center serves kids and families in North Tulsa. Volunteer to help with programs providing clothing, food, education and more. 200 West 46th Street North Tulsa, OK + Volunteer to help those in need at the Tulsa Day Center. They have several service opportunities and offer tours of their facilities. 415 W Archer St Tulsa, OK + Volunteer at your local Tulsa City Country Library branch. You can
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A NEW TRADITION OF NON-TRADITIONAL SERVICE
THE MASTER JEWELER ARTICLE JOE HARWELL PHOTOGRAPHY CINDY ALVAREZ
THE
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CHALLENGES
Brandon spent ten years in the industry
COVID-19 BROUGHT TO EVERY INDUS-
with large jewelers having hundreds of loca-
TRY IMPACTED JEWELERS AT MULTIPLE
tions, regional companies with multiple retail
LEVELS. Social distancing slowed, and
locations, and locally owned jewelers. “Each
in some cases halted retail traffic. Supply
operates with different business principles,
chain issues from worldwide sources halted
and not all are focused on customer expe-
obtaining new inventory and items on order.
rience. When Covid-19 hit, I was managing
Brandon Trent saw possibilities instead of
a location for a national chain. Everything,
roadblocks and created The Master Jeweler,
including training for employees was cut. The
Tulsa’s Concierge Jewelry Service™.
Master Jeweler will always provide personal-
“The Master Jeweler is a non-traditional
ized, no-pressure, service that will make you
jeweler. We don’t have multiple locations. We
come back time and again. No matter what
see clients by appointment in our office at 320
you need, our dedicated team of jewelers will
S Boston Ave in downtown Tulsa. Everything
always rise to the challenge of delivering first
we do is about creating a personal connec-
class service with passion, precision and the
tion experience with customers. This includes
strictest confidentiality.”
coming to you when needed.”
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How does The Master Jeweler compete with the selection and price competitiveness of large companies? “Customers get great service with local jewelers, but can go across the street for better pricing on the same items. Connections I’ve maintained in the industry, combined with not having to maintain a showroom full of inventory allows me to draw a store focused on the customer. We cut the time for creating and receiving custom jewelry from 6 to 8 weeks to 2-4 weeks. Our experience is one-on-one with a knowledgeable person, no middle man. That's a non-traditional, Concierge Jewelry Service™. Exactly what customers want at the best price.” Set up an engagement ring consultation with our specialist. Schedule a custom jewelry consultation to create a one of a kind piece, perfect for any moment, or book a jewelry repair consultation. Our jewelers would love to make your pieces sparkle like new. Busy schedule? No problem. With first class service, our specialist comes to you for purchase or repair at a rate of 1 hr/$100. 888-841-RING (7464)
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
Six Facial Injectable P r o c e d u r e s To L o o k Yo u r B e s t T h i s Holiday Season
ARTICLE DR. MARK DAVIS
THE HOLIDAYS ARE JUST AROUND THE CORNER
inwards, Botox can be a great way of creating the appear-
AND YOU MAY BE THINKING ABOUT ALL THE THINGS
ance of plumper lips without injecting a filler - perfect for
YOU HAVE TO DO TO GET YOUR HOME READY, BUT
those who just need a little bump or are afraid they might
HOW ARE YOU GETTING YOURSELF READY?
end up looking like a Kardashian. Injecting a small amount
At Perfect Smile Tulsa, we have a wide variety of same-
of Botox under the upper lip relaxes the muscles in the
day procedures to help enhance your natural beauty without
upper lip ever-so-slightly, which then rolls the upper lip
going under the knife. Whether you’re looking to smooth
outward causing a more “pouty” look.
away unsightly wrinkles or add a little volume to your lips, we can help you look your best for the holidays.
GUMMY SMILE
BOTOX LIP FLIP
too high can cause what’s known as a “gummy smile.”
Overactive upper lip muscles that pull your lip up Botox can be used not only for smoothing away wrin-
Injecting Botox into the smile muscles near the cheeks can
kles and fine lines, but it can also be used as a tool for
calm the upper lip so that when you smile, your upper lip
creating the appearance of plumper lips. For certain
does not lift past your gumline. Many people have a com-
people who have thinner lips or lips that naturally curve
bination gummy smile and an upper lip that tucks under
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itself as they smile, giving the appearance of a very thin upper lip.
skin has started to disappear in one particular area. Using facial filler,
Correct Botox placement in both the smile muscles and in the upper
like Juvéderm, is a great way to get little indentations to fill back up
lip, for a Botox Lip Flip, can create a very full, natural smile.
and look full and smooth again.
LIP FILLER FOR LIP WRINKLES A.K.A SMOKER LIPS OR
FACIAL FILLER FOR JAWLINE AND CHIN
LIPSTICK LINES
Juvéderm is a great minimally invasive way to achieve a more
Over time, the fullness of your lips shrinks, causing lines all around
defined jawline without implants or facial recontouring. Facial filler is
your mouth. Nowadays more aptly called “lipstick lines,” these wrin-
a wonderful option for those who want a stronger or squarer jawline
kles around the lips usually don’t go away, even with the best mois-
or the appearance of a larger mouth or chin, especially those who
turizers. Normally Botox is used for getting rid of wrinkles, but in this
have experienced bone loss due to tooth loss. Fillers can also be
case, we can use facial filler to fill in the depressed areas, without
used in the jawline, the chin, or near the cheeks to achieve a soft-
suppressing the lip muscle for a more youthful appearance.
ened, more delicate jawline.
BROW LIFT/EYE LIFT If you’ve noticed your eyes are starting to look droopy or that you
About Dr. Davis
seem to look like you’re sleepy all the time, it may be time to con-
Dr. Mark Davis has been practicing cosmetic dentistry in Tulsa for over
sider a Botox Brow Lift. Injecting Botox into certain muscles in your
35 years and has been providing facial injectable procedures for over
forehead and above your eyebrows can help relax the “scowling”
10 years. Dr. Davis is a Master Injector with the American Academy
muscles which cause droopy eyes.
of Facial Esthetics. His office, Perfect Smile Tulsa, is located at 5301 South Lewis Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74105
FILLER FOR DIVOTS Many people get “divots” in little areas around their face, particularly in the cheeks and chin as they age. Areas that were once smooth now have indentations or small craters because the collagen in the
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Once a thriving business community, Greenwood is working to reclaim its past glory. Photo by Bill Hermann.
ARTICLE NANCY HERMANN
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Greenwood Going Forward
The Tower of Reconciliation is the centerpiece of the Reconciliation Park. Photo by Damon Platt.
THE CROWDS AND THE PRESIDENT’S MOTORCADE ARE
nearby ONEOK Field. In the long term, however, there needs to
GONE. News crews have left Greenwood and Archer for other
be more consistent foot traffic, local business owners say. “I think
stories in other places. The spotlight on Tulsa’s 1921 Race
we’re on the right track,” offered Culver.
Massacre may have dimmed, but the curtain has not closed on
The Greenwood Chamber is working toward getting more light-
the ways atrocities have scarred a once-vibrant community. Still,
ing, better sidewalks, and improvements to the public courtyard
there’s another story unfolding north of the railroad tracks in
that connects to the ONEOK baseball field. A new initiative of the
downtown Tulsa. Greenwood is rising. Commercial development,
Chamber is 25,000 square feet of commercial space dedicated to
sports attractions and cultural offerings are enhancing the area’s
a technology hub called Greenwood Tech Alley.
appeal. “Build it and they will come”? Greenwood’s Chamber of Commerce is leaving nothing to chance.
What do to in Greenwood? Visitors can savor Southern comfort cuisine at Wanda J’s or enjoy a meal at Fat Guys Burgers.
Dr. Freeman Culver III holds the post of Director and CEO of the
Popsicles are a special treat at Frios Gourmet Pops. Drop by Tee’s
Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, located at 102 N. Greenwood
Barber Shop for a haircut and conversation, and bring home gifts
Avenue. The organization supports 60,000 square feet of store-
and keepsakes from Black Wall St. Tees & Souvenirs. The area is
front and office space in downtown Tulsa. Greenwood businesses
home to a health food store, insurance and financial management
have grown in number to 40 under Culver’s leadership. Many
firms, bail bondsmen and a few attorneys. There are non-profit
welcomed a flourish of customers during the Centennial year of
organizations, a gym, a jewelry store, artists’ lofts, an upholsterer
the Race Massacre, and also during the baseball season at the
and a store that sells medical scrubs. A speakeasy is slated to CONTINUED >
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“ T he overa rch i ng
theme of the Tower
is that rega rd less of
ou r i nd iv idua l back-
g rou nds a nd eth n ici-
t ies, we ca n overcome ou r d i f ferences,” -R eu ben Ga nt
People helping each other reach their aspirations and goals is a scene that crowns The Tower of Reconciliation. Photo by Nancy Hermann
open in the near future. “We also have one of the largest
Director Reuben Gant. “At the top of the Tower are dis-
mental health and counseling agencies in Tulsa,” added
cernible figures, and the symbolism is a man helping his
Culver. Greenwood is like “a beacon of hope,” Culver said
fellow man or woman reach their aspirations and goals.”
of the district. “We have opportunity here.”
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Michelle Burdex, Program Coordinator and tour guide
A main attraction in Greenwood is the John Hope Franklin
at the Greenwood Cultural Center, has experienced a year
Center for Reconciliation, featuring three acres located
to remember. She was entrusted with giving President
across from ONEOK field. Visitors can stroll through the
Biden a personal tour of the Cultural Center to mark the
grounds from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day, free of charge. The
Race Massacre Centennial. He was the U.S. President to
centerpiece of the park is the Tower of Reconciliation.
ever visit the district.
“The overarching theme of the Tower is that regardless
Burdex pointed out some of the development that’s
of our individual backgrounds and ethnicities, we can
taking place in the Greenwood District with the coming of
overcome our differences,” said the Center’s Executive
the BMX track and the opening of the Greenwood Rising
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Tee's Barber Shop, since 1985, is a place to get a haircut and have a chat. Pictured are barber Willie Sells and customer Henry Ellis. Photo by Bill Hermann
Interactive displays highlight the stateof-the-art Greenwood Rising museum. Photo by Nancy Hermann
Museum. The BMX track will hold competitions, and there
information about the Race Massacre, and creates sus-
will be housing for competitors, she said. “They expect to
tainable entrepreneurism. Visitors to Greenwood are
draw huge crowds of people to Tulsa who will be right next
encouraged to walk the museum’s “Pathway to Hope,”
door to the Greenwood District and hopefully want to visit
which connects the Greenwood business district to the
the different businesses that are here, along with learning
Reconciliation park.
about the history.”
“The Greenwood Rising project is a state-of-the-art
The Greenwood Rising museum, located at 23 N.
gift to the world,” enthused the museum’s interim director,
Greenwood is the result of a $30 million campaign, a
Phil Armstrong. “After decades of silence about our his-
project of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial
tory, residents and visitors from all over the world will get a
Commission. $18.2 million was spent on the history
chance to learn about and experience the heart and soul of
center, which promotes heritage tourism, provides
Greenwood, a cultural mecca of resilience and racial healing.” CONTINUED >
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GREENWOOD (CONTINUED) Wanda J's features Southern comfort cuisine. Photo by Nancy Hermann.
Shop owner Angela Robson and Kay Andrews greet customers at Black Wall Street Corner Store and More. Photo by Nancy Hermann.
Cyndi Cosper at Black Wall St. Tees and Souvenirs is hoping for more consistent foot traffic to sustain businesses. Photo by Nancy Hermann.
Take a stroll along the "Pathway to Hope" and enjoy celebrated photographer Don Thompson's (pictured) sensitive and telling photographs. Photo provided by Trabar & Associates
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TUCKED AWAY IN THE OZARKS, BENTONVILLE, ARK. is a bountiful host of arts and culture, outdoor attractions including the world class OZ Trails network and culinary experiences unlike anywhere else. Just two hours from Tulsa, this rapidly growing city is home to a variety of attractions that make it a wonderful location for a holiday getaway. OZ Art NWA’s effort to incorporate art into everyday life is transforming downtown Bentonville into an outdoor art museum bookended by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and its contemporary art satellite, the Momentary. Visitors can enjoy art on view throughout the streets and trails of the town as well as inside the impressive art exhibitions. At Osage Park, six art installations blend Courtesy of Runway Group
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in with the beauty of the natural setting to create a rich outdoor art experience.
Guests of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
can delight in the holiday spirit at North Forest Lights, where visitors take a magical nighttime walk through an immersive holiday light and sound experience. Patrons can also book two-hours inside a cozy North Forest Snow Globe for the ultimate family-friendly holiday experience, where they can enjoy blankets, meals and specialty cocktails. Holiday festivities in the downtown square begin Nov. 20 when the downtown square will be ablaze with lights to ring in the season. Just down the street, The Rink at Lawrence Plaza will open for the winter, where families can ice skate on the region’s only permanent outdoor ice-skating rink.
Kings River Landing Strip. Courtesy of Runway Group
Crystal Bridges. Courtesy of Runway Group.
Oz Trails Fitzgerald Mountain. Courtesy of Runway Group.
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Oz Trails Lake Atlanta. Courtesy of Runway Group
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the brand new Outdoor Social District. Patrons of
the market can warm up with a deliciously hot bowl of ramen from CO-OP, or try a sustainably sourced
meal at The Preacher’s Son, which is located inside a historic and thoughtfully restored church near the Bentonville Square.
As the holiday season approaches, Bentonville offers a wonderful mix of art, adventure and appetizers that
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As the Mountain Biking Capital of the World™, Bentonville contains an expansive network of multi-use trails fit for adventures during every season. From mountain biking and e-biking, to hiking and trail running, the commonly temperate weather in Northwest Arkansas allows for the opportunity for the OZ Trails network to be enjoyed year-round. When it comes to outdoor attractions in Bentonville, the sky is the limit. Fly OZ offers thrilling scenic flights in which three riders embark on a 30-minute flight with the opportunity to see the Ozarks from the air. Food-lovers have plentiful opportunities for culinary exploration throughout Bentonville. Adventure seekers can dine at Louise after enjoying a flight through the sky at Thaden Field. At 8th Street Market, foodies can select from a variety of vendors and even enjoy alcoholic beverages outdoors at
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+ Pinch of Salt
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+ 2 tablespoons Flour
and espresso, and elegant plated desserts, store hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and closed Sunday and Monday.
Preheat the oven to 450°. Butter and lightly flour four 6 ounce ramekins. Tap out the excess flour. Set the ramekins on a baking sheet.
PRE-ORDER HOLIDAY SPECIALS Cricket & Fig is the place for very special holiday desserts. For Thanksgiving you can order a Texas Whiskey Pecan Tart
In a double boiler, over simmering water, melt the butter with the chocolate. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with the egg yolks, sugar and salt at high speed until thickened and pale.
and Pumpkin Tart with Brown Sugar Meringue. Christmas
Whisk the chocolate until smooth. Quickly fold it into
desserts will be Bûche de Noël (Yule Log Cake) and an
the egg mixture along with the flour. Spoon the batter into
assortment of Christmas Cookies. Orders may be placed in
the prepared ramekins and bake for 12 minutes, or until the
person or by phone, 918.271.5199, beginning November 1st
sides of the cakes are firm but the centers are soft. Let the
and December 1st respectively.
cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute, then cover each with
Feeling adventurous enough to make a special holiday dessert at home? Cricket & Fig owner Randy Page has shared
an inverted dessert plate. Carefully turn each one over, let stand for 10 seconds and then unmold. Serve immediately.
a recipe for Molten Chocolate Cake which serves 4. It uses ramekins, which is the tiniest version of the souffle dish.
Pro Tip: We use cocoa powder rather than flour to “flour” the ramekins. That keeps the sides nice and chocolatey for
MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE
a cleaner presentation. At Cricket & Fig we make the batter
Serves 4
in individual ramekins and hold them cold for up to 5 days,
Molten Chocolate Cake, or Chocolate Lava Cake as some
then we bake them to order and serve with our homemade
call it, was the decadent brainchild of Chef Jean-George
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, a house-made graham cracker, and
Vongerichten in New York City in 1987. There are many recipes
a garnish of red berry puree.
out there, and most are the same, so it’s not really a secret. Ours is pretty much the original from Jean-George’s book.
Here is an article on ramekins and the best ones to use.
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our fundraising increased 500%, but we knew that it wasn’t going to last. We asked ourselves
With over 1.2mm Instagram followers, Ben
how we can make this more sustainable and
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