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"Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" passed on Tulsa, "Man v. Food" hit it big

By TULSA TO DO on Apr 4, 2011, at 2:12 PM  Updated on 4/04 at 2:12 PM



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Farewell to food writing, but welcoming a new adventure

When I started as the Tulsa World's food writer six years ago, I hoped I would have the title for 30 years.

I loved ...

Check out the winning recipes from the Cherry Street salsa contest

Salsa is the kind of thing for which you don't need a precise recipe.

Chop some tomatoes and jalapenos and throw in ...

Combine tips from Andolini's and the Pioneer Woman for the perfect pizza

Homemade pizza is easier to make than you might think. In Wednesday's Scene section, you can read our tips on making the ...

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Producers from "Man v. Food" were completely tight lipped about the Tulsa restaurants they were scouting and filming for the Travel Channel show.

Last week, readers tipped us to "Man v. Food" sightings and we followed, finding out what host Adam Richman ate along the way.

Two years ago, producers from "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" contacted me about potential Tulsa hot spots before they came to town. They checked into several but ultimately decided to head west, filming at several restaurants in Oklahoma City.

At the time, the producer told me Oklahoma City had a stronger pull and better restaurants for their show's format. It was disappointing to hear, but it's funny now considering all the gems "Man v. Food" found in their time in Tulsa. As best I can tell, Richman and the crew were here for a week, and they didn't have any trouble finding good places to eat.

In fact, last week Richman tweeted "I have to say that the last two episodes we've shot may be our best work yet."
TASTE

Farewell to food writing, but welcoming a new adventure

When I started as the Tulsa World's food writer six years ago, I hoped I would have the title for 30 years.

I loved ...

Check out the winning recipes from the Cherry Street salsa contest

Salsa is the kind of thing for which you don't need a precise recipe.

Chop some tomatoes and jalapenos and throw in ...

Combine tips from Andolini's and the Pioneer Woman for the perfect pizza

Homemade pizza is easier to make than you might think. In Wednesday's Scene section, you can read our tips on making the ...

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