I don't eat barbecue.
Along with my disdain for sweet tea and ignorance of football, this has made me more of an oddity among family and friends.
"You don't like barbecue? Or sweet tea? But you're from the South ..." is usually how the conversation goes. I am, on multiple levels, an outcast.
But I'm all for trying something once, twice or even three times to make sure I'm not a fan. To be honest, I can't say I dislike barbecue, as I love the meat; I'm just not crazy about the sauce. Or so I've maintained since I was a kid.
To rectify my cultural abnormalities, I'm adding a few foods to my list of things I haven't tried - tasty items to check off my 2013 list of things I haven't done, seen or, in this case, eaten ever before in Tulsa. Tuck your napkin in your collar, and let's dig in.
Burn Co. BBQ
3208 E. 11th St.
I've heard nothing but awesome things about this place, and its photos on Facebook are like food porn - brisket, burnt ends, sausage-stuffed pork loin, ribs, the legendary bacon-studded mac 'n' cheese ... Sounds like hog heaven.
For more, 918-574-2777.
Asahi Sushi Bar
7831 E. 71st St.
My friend Jules and I went here for lunch recently, and the sushi rolls were excellent. Next, I want to try nigiri sushi - basically, a little clump of rice with fish on top, nothing else. Or sashimi, which is just the fish, no rice. My Papaw used to call it bait, but I can't imagine not loving this. Make a note, Jules.
For more, 918-307-9151.
Margaret's German Restaurant
5107 S. Sheridan Road
"It's basically German chicken-fried steak," someone said, trying to explain schnitzel, which I've never tasted. From the entrees listed on Margaret's menu, though, that sounds overly simplified. I'm especially interested in the Wiener Schnitzel (breaded pork loin, pan-fried) and Jager Schnitzel (breaded pork loin with mushroom sauce). They also have one stuffed with ham and cheese.
For more, 918-622-3747.
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