Bassmaster: Jenks
BY MICHAEL SMITH World Scene Writer
Thursday, February 21, 2013
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Downtown Jenks offers
the charm and
lifestyle of a small
community, the perfect setting
for what most know as
the antiques capital of Oklahoma,
with stores galore in
this city south of Tulsa.
Meanwhile, located at
the west end of the 96th
Street Bridge in Jenks and
across the street from the
city’s most popular destination
spot — the Oklahoma
Aquarium — is RiverWalk
Crossing. This waterfront
shopping center features
restaurants, a movie theater,
retail shopping and a walk
along the Arkansas River
amid wildlife sculptures and
outdoor fireplaces.
And for those traveling
between Tulsa and Jenks on
U.S. 75, Tulsa Hills is a can’tmiss
destination for shoppers
and diners, with Target,
Sam’s Club, Dick’s Sporting
Goods, Lowe’s, Best Buy
and Bed, Bath & Beyond as
anchor stores.
Breakfast — B Lunch — L Dinner — D Late Night — LN
1. ANTIQUE NV
102 S. First St., 918-298-5962
Shopping at more than 40 dealer
booths with furniture, home decor,
jewelry and more.
2. BIERGARTEN WINE & SPIRITS
807 E. A St., 918-394-2437
The owner is a beer specialist, with
craft beer selections a highlight at
this popular liquor store.
3. ELM STREET PUB
329 S. Elm St., 918-296-0448
Dinner, drinks and late-night entertaining
in a casual atmosphere, with
room for groups and open until 2
a.m. (D, LN)
4. FREEBIRDS WORLD BURRITO
7547B S. Olympia Ave., 918-445-4113
The Free Bird is the original burrito.
Less hungry? Have the Hybird. Super
hungry? Go for the Monster. (L, D)
5. GAETANO'S PIZZERIA AND
CREAMERY
12141 S. Elm St., 918-298-1122
Who wants pizza and pasta? Who
wants ice cream? You can have it all
from the menu of this local favorite.
(L,D)
6. GEORGE'S PUB
108 N. First St., 918-296-9711
Pub-style food is taken to an impressive
level and is to be enjoyed along
with the many imports and beers on
tap. (D, LN)
7. HAPPY HOUSE CANDY SHOP
106 N. First St., 918-528-6227
This beautiful little store offers
antiques, bone china, silver and
more to complement its outstanding
selection of candies.
8. HIDEAWAY PIZZA
7549 S. Olympia Ave., 918-609-6777
This Oklahoma original serves deluxe
pies. Scan the menu of specialty pizzas,
and your mouth will water. (L, D)
9. LIV A LITTLE BOUTIQUE & GIFTS
201 E. Main St., 918-629-9495
Specializing in customized gifts
including personalized totes and
jewelry, with 30-plus local artists
making gifts for the boutique.
10. LOS CABOS
300 Riverwalk Terrace, 918-298-2226
The food at this Mexican grill and
cantina is muy bueno, and the
atmosphere is unbeatable if you like
dining outside or having a drink at
the cabana bar. (L, D)
11. LOUIE'S GRILL & BAR
813 E. A St., 918-298-5300
Burgers and brews, pizza and wine,
available in a casual atmosphere to
allow the discriminating sports fan to
unwind in front of many big screens.
(L, D, LN)
12. THE MELTING POT
300 Riverwalk Terrace, 918-299-8000
Dip strawberries, bananas and
cheesecake into your favorite chocolate
fondue. Dip vegetables, breads
and apples into any of six cheese
fondues. It's fondue, baby. (D)
13. OKLAHOMA AQUARIUM
300 Aquarium Drive, 918-296-3474
Thousands of saltwater and freshwater fish live here, as well as the
largest bull sharks in captivity, which
can be seen in a one-of-a-kind, walkthrough
glass tunnel.
14. PANERA BREAD CO.
7547 S. Olympia Ave. 918-447-0023
Delicious bagels, sandwiches with
deli-fresh meats and cheeses and the
soups and salads are consistently
excellent. (B, L, D)
15. PINK LILY
112 S. First St., 918-299-5553
An eclectic mix of past and present
featuring antiques, furniture, shabby
chic and unique gift ideas.
16. RIVERWALK MOVIES 8
300 Riverwalk Terrace,
918-392-9959
This eight-screen theater, which
also features 3-D auditoriums,
shows the latest first-run movies.
17. SUSHI HANA
9904 Riverside Parkway,
918-528-6688
A casual atmosphere in which
to enjoy sushi bars, Asian fusion
and Japanese foods. (L, D, closed
Sunday)
18. TOP THAT PIZZA
7466 S. Olympia Ave.,
918-933-4022
Fast, affordable, make-your-own
personal pizzas. Now everybody in
the family is happy. (L, D)
19. TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
7460 S. Olympia Ave., 918-938-7747
Fresh food from wraps and sandwiches
to real fruit smoothies and
salads make this an any-time-of-day
dining option. (B, L, D)
20. VINTAGE STOCK
7257 S. Olympia Ave.,
918-445-7008
Buy, sell or trade for your favorite
new or used video games, DVDs,
CDs and more in this very fun store.
21. WATERFRONT GRILL
120 Aquarium Drive, 918-518-6300
Right on the water, offering a mix of
traditional American fare — steaks,
chops, burgers, you name it — amid
spectacular views. (L, D)
Associated Images:
Strawberries are dipped in chocolate fondue at The Melting Pot
at the Riverwalk Crossing in Jenks.
MICHAEL WYKE/Tulsa World file
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