Downtown Tulsa: A Place for Everyone
Downtown Tulsa: A Place for Everyone Listen every week for: Tulsa's Events — Everything that's happening downtown, every single week. Tulsa's People — Insights from the movers and shakers who are making Tulsa happen. Tulsa's Places — The scoop on all the best coffee shops, restaurants, event spaces, and parks that make Downtown Tulsa an awesome place for everyone.
Wear Something One-of-a-Kind — Karla Marina Aguirre of Etnika
Today in Downtown Tulsa: Unique, hand-made jewelry and art!
Karla founded Etnika in 2012 to showcase the beautiful jewelstones, fabrics, and other items she found all over the world, from Thailand to Guatemala. Today, Etnika features hundreds of one-of-a-kind pieces made of materials from over a dozen countries, including jewelry, clothing, and art. In today’s episode, Karla shares the joy she gets from crafting unique items, as well as curating a space that people love to visit.
Plus, don’t miss what’s happening downtown this week, including:
A sound bath meditationA Steely Dan experi...Quality, Flavor, and Fairness — Chip Gaberino of Topeca
Today in Downtown Tulsa: Can you have great taste without being a snob? If anyone can, it’s Chip Gaberino!
Chip founded Topeca Coffee in reaction to dramatic changes in the coffee market in 2001. Ever since, he’s been a trailblazing curator of great flavors and pristine quality in coffee, food, and beverage. (You may know him for Hodges Bend, Lowood, Torero, Open Container, or the Saturn Room.)
Today Chip and I nerd out about quality, flavor, fairness, and the challenges of small business — as well as how to be a responsible resident of Downtown Tulsa...
As Local As It Gets — Rob Stuart III of Chimera
Today in Downtown Tulsa: Your home away from home, Chimera!
Rob Stuart III first opened Chimera in 2013, and it’s been a pillar of the Arts District ever since. In today’s episode, Rob talks about his original dream of establishing a European-style cafe in Tulsa, and we talk about what it is that makes Chimera such an effective “home away from home” for so many Tulsans. We also share stories of how places like Chimera bring people together who would never see each other otherwise.
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Delicious, Authentic, and Sustainable — Carla Meneses of Que Gusto
Today in Downtown Tulsa: How do you create authentic South American flavors in a city like Tulsa? You’ll have to ask Carla Meneses!
Carla has been experimenting with flavor since her childhood in Ecuador. Listen to our conversation as Carla shares her story and her lifelong passion for sustainability, authenticity, quality, and community.
Plus, don’t miss what’s happening downtown this week, including:
What to do during and after Tulsa ToughHow to pair tequila with a Broadway show3 free jazz performancesLots of open-air events all weekListen to the episode to get...
Neighborhoods, Plazas, and Pubs — Elliot Nelson of McNellie’s
Today in Downtown Tulsa: How do you design a neighborhood that people want to visit? Elliot Nelson has thoughts!
Elliot is the pioneering restaurateur behind McNellie’s, Tavern, Bull in the Alley, Mr. Kim’s, and dozens of Tulsa restaurants — as well as a driving force behind several pivotal developments downtown. It all started when Elliot realized that Downtown Tulsa needed a neighborhood pub. Elliot talks about what Downtown Tulsa was like back in 2001, what’s changed, and what still needs to change in order to become a thriving neighborhood.
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Tulsa Business, Community, and Pride — Devon Laney of Gradient
Today in Downtown Tulsa: Why should Tulsans care about entrepreneurship? Devon Laney has the answer!
Devon is the president and CEO of Gradient, Tulsa’s hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. Devon describes some of the ways that local business benefits all Tulsans — whether a small restaurant or a high-growth startup. He also shares his enthusiasm for our city’s civic pride and the growing sense of community in Downtown Tulsa.
Plus, don’t miss what’s happening downtown this week, including:
2 local market events2 live jazz performancesA 50s/60s dance party on Saturday3 special dinner dea...Make Bread, Share Bread — Lawrence MacAlpine of Slate Sourdough
Today in Downtown Tulsa, it’s all about artisan bread!
Lawrence MacAlpine shares the story of Slate Sourdough, Downtown’s bakery providing Tulsa with good bread and sourdough workshops. He also shares his enthusiasm for the entrepreneurial growth happening in Downtown Tulsa, as well as his favorite spots to visit.
Plus, don’t miss what’s happening downtown this week, including:
A Nashville-themed gala featuring 30 Tulsa restaurants2 active events at Guthrie Green on Sunday2 great options for going out on a Monday night2 places to enjoy “gluten-free trivia night”2 open-air events on WednesdayListen to...
Your Inner Child in Downtown Tulsa — Jeremy Diamond of Welltown
Today in Downtown Tulsa: What do beer, tricycles, and the Boulder bridge have in common? Jeremy Diamond has the answer!
Jeremy shares his story of starting Welltown, the brewery and event space at Archer and Cheyenne — setting the scene for that area to start thriving. He also shares his excitement for being a part of a growing, improving downtown, as well as some changes he’d like to see to our downtown infrastructure.
Plus, don’t miss what’s happening this week, including:
Tulsa’s biggest annual art eventA premier coffee tasting, followed by a drag bru...Walk Into a Board Game — Eric Fransen of Shuffles
Today in Downtown Tulsa, it’s all about board games!
Eric Fransen shares the theory behind the design of Shuffles, Tulsa’s iconic board game café. We talk about board games, as well as the devious genius of designing a café to be a life-size board game. You’ll also hear about Eric’s favorite downtown spots.
Plus, don’t miss what’s happening downtown this week, including:
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Welcome to Downtown Tulsa: A Place For Everyone
Hosted by Timothy Moser.
Tulsa's Events — Everything that's happening downtown, every single week.
Tulsa's People — Insights from the movers and shakers who are making Tulsa happen.
Tulsa's Places — The scoop on all the best coffee shops, restaurants, event spaces, and parks that make Downtown Tulsa an awesome place for everyone.
What’s your favorite place in downtown Tulsa? We’ll feature them on the show! Write to: Timothy@TulsaPodcast.com
