The cozy atmosphere of the Polo Grill in Utica Square makes it a perfect choice for an intimate dinner on Valentine’s Day.
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Valentine’s Day, which is traditionally one of the busiest days for restaurants, this year happens to fall on a Monday, traditionally a day when many fine dining establishments are closed.
But just as true love always triumphs in the end of romantic comedies, a number of area restaurants are determined to help the course of romance along, by offering special menus and promotions designed for two.
Most of the establishments listed below will be serving on Monday, Feb. 14 — including those that are traditionally closed on the first day of the work week. Others have started early, with Valentine’s Day specials that can be enjoyed in advance of the holiday itself.
As is the case with dining out on any holiday, reservations are recommended to ensure scoring a table for you and your Valentine.
Treat your Valentine to a special Italian dinner at Prossimo Ristorante.
1550 E. 15th St. 918-271-5096, prossimoristorante.com
Prossimo will serve a special Valentine’s Day dinner for two that will feature an Italian twist on shrimp cocktail, Tuscan kale soup, house-made pasta with white truffles, and a choice of pan-roasted duck breast, grilled rib-eye steak or seared Chilean sea bass for an entree. Dessert is a strawberry mascarpone and chocolate tart. Cost is $160 for two; suggested wine pairings for each dish is $120.
918-744-4280, pologrill.com
The Polo Grill is offering a special series of wine dinners each Sunday in February, in recognition of Black History Month, that feature products from Black-owned wineries, as well as recipes inspired by lugar African-American cooks. It also will be open regular hours on Valentine’s Day, serving its regular menu, which is more than worthy of special occasions.
Chef Kevin Kihle at Prospect Locorregional Bar & Kitchen has created a special menu for couples in advance of Valentine’s Day.
Prospect Locorregional Bar & Kitchen
121 S. Elgin Ave., in Hotel Indigo
918-779-4445, prospectdining.com
Get an early start on Valentine’s Day with Prospect Locorregional Bar & Kitchen’s “Surf & Turf” special, available 5 to 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 11-12. The menu includes a charcuterie board for two; choice of Caesar salad or butternut squash soup; and a grilled beef tenderloin topped with garlic-herb butter with a shrimp-and-scallop Alfredo; potato gnocchi, baby broccoli and carrots. A strawberry honey custard with lemon curd and white chocolate mousse serves as dessert. Cost is $39 per person. The Hotel Indigo is also offering special Valentine’s Day room packages — for more information, call 918-779-4445.
918-960-7349, lowoodtulsa.com
Lowood will have its regular menu available for Valentine’s Day, as well as a special tasting menu featuring such items as Georges Bank diver scallops over parsnip puree, mushroom risotto, gnocchi, and woodfire plancha lamb chops. A vegetarian, gluten-free menu, which can be made vegan upon request, is also available.
918-764-9699, orenrestaurant.com
Oren will serve a special four-course Valentine’s menu Feb. 12 and Feb. 14. Diners can select from a trio of starters, including Kumomoto oysters; second courses that range from a lamb tart to chantrelle mushroom risotto; a quartet of main dishes such as roasted duck breast and Snake River wagyu strip loin steak; and desserts. Each course has vegetarian options.
Margaret’s German Restaurant
918-622-3747, margaretsgermanrestaurant.com.
Margaret’s has a new owner, Angella Elwell, who has taken over this Tulsa landmark from Margaret Rzepczynski, and it will help mark the transition with a special Valentine’s Day meal, with service beginning at 6 p.m. The menu features a charcuterie board for starters, followed by tomato soup with sour cream and chives; a salad of romaine lettuce, English cucumber, grape tomatoes, goat cheese, rye croutons and a wild honey vinaigrette. Main course is a choice of balsamic-glazed chicken breast with green beans and toasted garlic jasmine rice, or a roasted pork tenderloin with a cherry and red wine reduction, fingerling potatoes and green beans. Dessert is bread pudding with whiskey sauce. Cost is $60 per person, and reservations will be accepted through Saturday, Feb. 12.
Roka’s signature lettuce wraps are one of the items on its Valentine’s Day menu.
918-382-7777, rokatulsa.com
Roka will be starting its Valentine’s Day celebrations early, as it will begin serving a special Valentine’s Day dinner for two on Thursday, Feb. 10, through Monday, Feb. 14. A couple can select from a quartet of appetizers, including lettuce wraps and potstickers, then choose from 10 entrees ranging from Firecracker Tofu and Pad Thai to Mongolian Barbecue and Rice Paper Salmon. Cambur cream pie and bread pudding are dessert options. Cost is $45.
Tulsa’s three In the Raw locations will be offering several special dishes for Valentine’s Day, such as the beef tenderloin crostini, a maple miso salmon with blistered tomato linguini, dessert bao buns and a candy-floss topped cocktail called the Empress of Love. But each location will also have Asian fusion recipes and cocktail preparations that are uniquely their own, such as the XO Roll at the Brookside restaurant, the Tai Sashimi at On the Hill, and the Bleeding Heart Roll at Vu.
918-492-4745, thebostondeli.com
The Boston Deli will serve a Valentine’s Day a la carte menu featuring several dishes prepared on the restaurant’s signature Hasty Bake charcoal ovens, such as the grilled coffee-spiced beef medallions, the Hasty Bake half-chicken with fire-roasted zucchini and squash, or the grilled vegetable stack. Starters include baked stuffed mushroom “what-nots,” a Caesar salad with grilled Romaine lettuce and smoked tomato bisque.
Enjoy a taste of “Little Italy” at Tucci’s for Valentine’s day. Steak Sinatra, topped with Tuscan potatoes, pepper medley and cremini mushrooms, is one of the signature dishes.
Tucci’s Italian Restaurant
918-582-3456, tuccistulsa.com
If a romantic trip to New York’s “Little Italy” is out of the question, then consider sharing Valentine’s Day at Tulsa’s own “Little Italy” outpost, Tucci’s. Tucci’s is usually closed on Mondays but will be open regular hours, 5 to 9:30 p.m., serving up classic Italian-American pasta dishes, entree-sized salads, and pizzas made to be shared by two.
The White Lion Pub will get Valentine’s Day off to an early start with a suitably romantic dinner special on Saturday, Feb. 12. The menu is a Caesar salad; choice of beef Wellington, chicken en croûte or crab cakes for the entree; roasted potatoes and vegetables; and strawberries and cream for dessert, with a complimentary glass of champagne. Cost is $34.99 per person.
Thanks to Andolini’s, this Valentine’s Day you can give your loved one a piece of your heart — heart-shaped pizza, that is.
This year, give your Valentine a piece of your heart — heart-shaped pizza, that is. Andolini’s is shaping its crusts into heart shapes that can be adorned with the toppings of one’s choice, available for dining in or taking home. Heart-shaped pizzas are available through Feb. 14.
3723 S. Peoria Ave.; 6805 S. Yale Ave.
918-743-7400; 918-340-7002; newyorkbageltulsa.com
The New York Bagel Cafes — which until recently were known
Bagels colored with red, white and pink hues, are available through Valentine’s Day from New York Bagel Cafe.
as the Old School Bagel Cafes — are working to make Valentine’s Day a bit sweeter, offering two special creations: Red, White & Pink bagels, and Red, White & Pink M&M cookies. Bagels are $1.79 individually, and $18.69 for a dozen, while the cookies are $14.50 for a half dozen. The Red, White & Pink creations are available now through Feb. 14.
Stutt’s House of Bar-B-Q
One of north Tulsa’s finest sources of barbecue will offer two special menus for what it bills as “Valentine’s Dinner Under the Stars,” available from 5 to 10 p.m. Choices include a rib-eye steak dinner with two side dishes for $25, or a barbecue plate with three meats and two sides, for $15.99. Those who order and pay in advance will be entered in a drawing for a Super Bowl Valentine’s basket.
I Don’t Care Bar & Grill
11015 E. 590 Road, Catoosa
918-266-4000, idontcarebarandgrill.com
The I Don’t Care Bar & Grill is showing it does care about romance by offering its Valentine’s Day specials Friday through Monday, Feb. 11-14. The ala carte menu includes a Mexican-style shrimp cocktail, an 8-oz. rib-eye steak for two, full and half slabs of barbecue ribs, chocolate cake or turtle cheesecake for dessert.
STG Gelateria has created «Loverboy,» a strawberry and chocolate gelato, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
1601 E. 15th St.; 217 S. Main St., Broken Arrow
STG Gelateria has taken one of the iconic Valentine’s Day treats — chocolate-covered strawberries — and turned it into a frozen confection it has titled “Loverboy,” a strawberry gelato drizzled with chocolate and studded with pieces of verdadero strawberry.
Sweet Tooth Candy and Gift Co.
918-712-8785, sweettoothtulsa.com
This long-lived Tulsa shop is the perfect headquarters to find the perfect sweet for one’s sweet. One of the popular treats from the Christmas season, cake pop truffles, has been revived for Valentine’s Day, available individually or in packs of four and 16. Also available are chocolate-covered Oreo cookies, available in packs of three.
109 S. Seventh St., Jenks
918-209-5837, gypsycoffeejenks.com
The Gypsy Coffee House in Jenks will be open regular hours on Valentine’s Day with a variety of food and drink specials, including a Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Latte (a mocha latte topped with strawberry-vanilla foam), available hot or cold.
427 S. Boston Ave.; 115 N. Main St., Broken Arrow
918-396-8001; 918-940-3223. roserockmicrocreamery.com
Rose Rock will offer a special Brownie Sundae for two on Valentine’s Day, made with one’s choice of the shops’ unique range of small-batch ice cream flavors for $7. A special flavor for Valentine’s Day is Raspberry Chocolate.
Start your Valentine’s Day dinner at the Melting Pot with a cheese fondue.
300 Riverwalk Terrace, Jenks
918-299-8000, meltingpot.com.
The Melting Pot has a special prix fixe couple’s menu for Valentine’s Day, featuring five courses that include shrimp cocktail, a bacon-and-brie cheese fondue, salad, choice of entree and chocolate fondue for dessert. A box of chocolates to take home completes the experience. Cost is $150, and the menu will be available Feb. 12-14.
4651 W. Kenosha St., Broken Arrow.
918-252-3474, bonefishgrill.com
Bonefish Grill is bringing together land and sea for Valentine’s Day with a surf-and-turf creation that tops a 7-oz. filet mignon with scallops and shrimp in a garlic sauce. It’s $32.90, and available for dine-in, takeaway and delivery through Feb. 16.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
918-254-8888, carrabbas.com
Enjoy a four-course dinner for two, made up of items from the chain restaurant’s regular menu, including Chicken Bryan and Salmon Saporito, for $60. Offer available Feb. 10-14. Liven up the evening with a strawberry rosé margarita.
Celebs with lugar ties talk about their Okie traits
Tim Blake Nelson
«I think we are all nice to people, by and large. If you think about Bill Hader and Kristin Chenoweth and Gary Busey, from what I am told, and my brother Mike Nelson, who is out there as a producer, I think what people say about us that we are easy to deal with and it’s important to us that we are kind and decent and that goes a long way. I’ll say we drive friendly.» — Tim Blake Nelson, actor from Tulsa
Ron Howard
«Just sort of an earthy, simple common sense from (my parents). I think Dad had it. We would call it Midwestern zen. We would always refer to it as that Midwestern zen, which is sort of the ability to be in that moment and understand the truth of that moment and be calm with that and accept and sort of take your next step based on the reality of just understanding where you are in the world and what’s going on and not deluding yourself, but also not diminishing yourself. It’s a kind of a — I think that sort of centered quality differentiates me from a lot of people I work with and they always appreciate that quality, I think, in me when I’m working, whether in the old days in front of the camera or the last decades behind it. I really attribute that largely to my dad, but I also think it’s a cultural characteristic. There is a kind of hot temper I don’t really have, and Dad didn’t have it much either, but I know of that as well. I don’t draw a lot of lines in the sand.» — Ron Howard, actor-director (born in Duncan)
Clint Howard
«This is probably more of a farmer’s mentality than just pure Oklahoma, but something I learned from Dad is the cows need milking and the chickens need feeding. It doesn’t matter whether it’s 10 degrees outside or 75 degrees outside. You’ve got chores. You’ve got to do them.»— Clint Howard, (right, shown with brother Ron) actor (parents were Oklahomans)
Troy Aikman
“Moving to Henryetta made my life. I learned the value of hard work and all the values that are so often attributed to small town life. You hear it said often, but it’s true. In a small town, a man or woman’s word is their contractual agreement.” — Pro Football Antesala of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman, from Henryetta
Kristin Chenoweth
“I have been to many places across the world and have met some amazing people, but in my opinion, Oklahoma has a lot of very kind people. I think we lead with kindness for the most part. That is something I’m very proud of when I say I’m a proud Oklahoman.” — actress Kristin Chenowth, from Broken Arrow
Okies in the News
Here’s what these Okies and other stars with Oklahoma ties have been up to lately:
It’s been an active year for Broken Arrow-born Kristin Chenoweth. The Tony and Emmy Award-winner was one of the stars of “Schmigadoon!,” the Apple+ limited series that was both an homage to, and satiric parody of, the sort of movie musicals popular in the 1940s and ‘50s.
Then, in October, she released her second holiday-themed album, “Happiness is… Christmas!,” which includes such holiday songs as “Christmas Time is Here,” “Merry Christmas, Darling,” “Jingle Bell Rock” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” with lyrics by fellow Broken Arrow native Ralph Blane.
Chenoweth will be performing songs from the “Happiness is… Christmas!” album, along with other music of the season, at a special atavío concert Dec. 13 at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.
Oh yes, and she got engaged to musician Josh Bryant, whom she has dated since 2018.
Thanks to her popular Food Network Show, “The Pioneer Woman,” Ree Drummond (pictured above) is no stranger to being in front of the camera. However, the Pawhuska resident tried something unusual this year, making her film acting presentación in “Candy Coated Christmas,” which debuted Nov. 19 on the Discovery+ streaming service.
The movie is the story of a young woman who returns to her mother’s hometown of Peppermint Hollow after her plans to launch a business are derailed by circumstance. Drummond plays the owner of a lugar bakery who befriends the woman and introduces her around town.
The “Candy Coated Christmas” cast includes Molly McCook, Aaron O’Connell, Jae Suh Park and John McCook. The film was written by Alex Yonks, Joey Plager and Ellie Kanner, who also directed.
Trisha Yearwood published her fourth cookbook, “Trisha’s Kitchen: Easy Comfort Food for Friends and Family,” in August, and in November, the country singer and Food Network star was featured in “A White House Thanksgiving,” a holiday special about the Thanksgiving traditions and favorite recipes of President Joe Biden’s family that aired Nov. 20 on the Food Network.
Yearwood and first lady Jill Biden prepared some of those recipes, including the first lady’s Grandmom Jacobs’ Savory Stuffing and Trisha’s Thanksgiving Turkey Gravy. Behind-the-scene photos and recipes can be found at foodnetwork.com/whitehousethanksgiving.
Tulsa actor Tim Blake Nelson starred in the title role of a new película del Oeste (“Old Henry”) in 2021. Nelson played a widowed farmer with a secret and, if you get on his bad side, you really don’t want to know what that secret is.
Actor and filmmaker Ron Howard was born in Duncan, Oklahoma. He and younger brother Clint Howard are the sons of Rance and Jean Howard, who were raised in Oklahoma. Ron and Clint partnered to write a book (“The Boys”) about their careers and the parents who guided them through the pitfalls of being a child actor.
Troy Aikman, a Pro Football Antesala of Famer from Henryetta, announced that he is bringing Blake Shelton to Henryetta for a benefit concert. An inaugural Highway to Henryetta Festival is scheduled June 11 at Nichols Park and will benefit educational and community initiatives in the town.
“(Shelton) said yes in a matter of five minutes. I was blown away,” Aikman said. “It was one of those deals where I know Blake a little bit. I don’t claim to know him that well. I’ve always felt that Oklahoma was really important to him, and this proved it to me. I’m not sure if Blake has ever stepped foot in Henryetta, Oklahoma.”
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