HOP ABOARD the PARTY BUS! Two Nights of Free Fun Rides on the Party Express Bus to Some of Downtown Tulsa’S Top Dining and Entertainment Venues
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HOP ABOARD THE PARTY BUS! Two nights of free fun rides on the Party Express Bus to some of Downtown Tulsa’s top dining and entertainment venues. Options include: • Discounted group tickets to a Tulsa Drillers baseball game at one of America’s best minor league parks. Organize your own group and call ahead for discount. • Discounts and private group seating and special treats at a number of Tulsa’s leading restaurants—everything from BBQ to gourmet haunts. • Libations from saloon to pub to honkytonk to mixology—plus boot-scootin’ dancing. • Tours, treats, and discounts at one of America’s most lauded chocolatiers. • A tour of one of the most iconic music clubs in America. • iPod with an extensive library of music • Music controls from the back of the bus • Bring your own iPod or MP3 player and plug it in! • Leading-edge sound system • Side-facing seats • Climate control • LED DJ light • Under-seat storage • Sleek, wrap-around leather seating • Cup holders • Large windows Your bus driver, Levi, will arrive at 6:00 p.m. at the• CoxPick Business-up and Centerdrop-off’s Houstonat any Ave. side and at the Doubletree shortly thereafter. He will then looplocation the circuit of 13 participating vendors in Downtown Tulsa and drop passengers off in a span of 45-60 minutes before returning to the Cox & Doubletree to pick up more and start another loop, including pickups. This continues until the final return at 11:00 p.m. This repeats on Tuesday night beginning at 8:00 p.m. and ending at 11:00 p.m. Call ahead with a reservation for fine-dining restaurants and for group seating (check on number needed to qualify for group seating). Show your badge! INSIDE: A map of Downtown Tulsa with special venues highlighted. All select venues and their offerings are shown in detail, with the venues presented in the order of their dropoff/pickup ranking. JOIN THE PARTY! Party bus vendors’ route 1. Mixco 2. Ti Amo’s 3. Tavolo 4. Juniper 5. Fur Shop 6. Whiskey 918 7. Albert G 8. Drillers 9. PRHYME 10. Glacier confection 11. Valkyrie 12. The Hunt Club 13. Cain’s Stop No. 1: Mixco—Speakeasy With Craft Cocktails, Upscale Bar Food Award-winning MixCo is a speakeasy-style bar located across from the BOK center in Downtown Tulsa. They specialize in creative and classic craft cocktails and delicious bites and also offer a variety of interesting spirits, wines, and beer. The MixCo staff are passionate about mixing excellent drinks, creating tasty food, and ensuring an all-around fun and welcoming experience for patrons. MixCo’s kitchen stays open late and is the perfect place to grab a bite and a drink before or after your show downtown, or just for a fun a night out. Mixco Mixco is part of the Justin Thompson Restaurants Group, known for its eponymous chef-owner’s award-winning dining concepts throughout Downtown Tulsa. MIXCO IS OFFERING 10% OFF ON FOOD TO IOR DELEGATES! Ti Amo’s Stop No. 2: Ti Amo—Combining Traditional and Decadent Italian Fare At Ti Amo Restaurant, they strive to bring an exceptional dining experience with their traditional Italian and decadent dishes. The menu consists of a variety of dishes so that there is something for everyone on the menu. Our menu includes our famous bruschetta and a wide variety of dinner options. Since 1989, owner Mehdi Kezri has served up top-notch traditional Italian/American cuisine. Customers love the Old World charm of the dining room, friendly staff, and unforgettable food. Great for both dining in and takeout. Banquet facilities and catering are also local favorites in Tulsa. HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS AT 5:00-7:00 APRIL 17 ONLY Tavolo Stop No. 3: Tavolo—Authentic Urban Italian Eatery in Art Deco Landmark Award-winning Chef Justin Thompson brings a taste of Italy to Tulsa’s Deco District with Tavolo. Focused on handmade pastas and seasonal chef inspired dishes, Tavolo brings the authenticity of an urban Italian eatery you’d find in a big city. Enjoy a delicious lunch with daily $8 specials, or stop by for dinner with family and friends in their casual and cozy dining room or mezzanine. Don’t forget to take in the Art Deco architecture of the historic and beautiful Philtower building that Tavolo calls home. TAVOLO IS OFFERING 10% OFF ON FOOD TO IOR DELEGATES! Juniper Stop No. 4: Juniper—Award-Winning Farm-To-Table Modern Cuisine Downtown Tulsa’s award winning farm-to-table restaurant, Juniper, changes with the seasons to bring guests creative, modern cuisine focused on delicious, locally sourced ingredients. Juniper boasts a beautiful and intimate downtown setting with its rustic brick columns, commissioned art by local artists, and a warm and inviting atmosphere. Designed and constructed by award-winning Chef Justin Thompson, Juniper offers an approachable, and fun, fine dining experience. In addition to its seasonal menus, enjoy one of the fresh selections from the weekly chef’s specials menu and pair your evening with a craft cocktail utilizing one of Juniper’s own house-infused spirits. Since opening in 2011, Justin and the talented chefs at Juniper have created more than 2,000 different tasty and creative dishes that have made it onto these special menus. Looking for the full-blown foodie experience? Enjoy Justin’s signature five course chef’s tasting menu with sommelier-selected wine pairings. JUNIPER IS OFFERING 10% OFF ON FOOD TO IOR DELEGATES! Fur shop Stop No. 5: The Fur Shop—No Animals Harmed, Just Craft Beer & Great Music Fun is the operative mission at The Fur Shop. Great place to hang out, enjoy craft beer, and listen to some great music. The Fur Shop is a handsome two-story bar located in downtown Tulsa. There is history (obviously, they no longer sell furs), so be sure to ask. They have a variety of craft beer and have live entertainment 4-5 days a week. This music and event center in historic downtown Tulsa with a beautiful view of the city boasts two rooms and a large patio that feature 3 stages and a full service bar. The Lone Wolf Banh Mi food truck is a frequent visitor. Creative happy hours, karaoke, and mingling is highly recommended. For ages 21 and up. THERE IS NO COVER FOR THE FUR SHOP; KARAOKE FREE! Whiskey 918 Stop No. 6: Whiskey 918—Modern Take on Classic Country Dance Hall/Saloon Bad timing for some, but if you are in town through the weekend following the SPE IOR Conference, don’t miss Whiskey 918. Located in the historic Blue Dome District, Whiskey 918 is Tulsa’s premier country dance hall, saloon, and event center. Join them every Friday & Saturday night for Tulsa’s best dance party! Doors are open at 9:00 pm. Smoke free and 21 and up. Large upstairs has its own bar and a great view of the huge dance floor. Special classes to help you greenhorns learn how to line dance the Oklahoma cowboy and cowgirl way. CALL TO SET UP A VIP AREA FOR A GROUP; UPSTAIRS OR DOWNSTAIRS; COVER WAIVED FOR IOR! FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS ONLY Albert G Stop No. 7: Albert G’s—Legendary BBQ & Best Whiskey Selection in Tulsa For some legendary Tulsa barbecue (and that’s saying something), check out Albert G’s Bar & Q in the historic Blue Dome District. The barbecue is slow- smoked and always homemade, but reimagined it in great new ways: Route 66 Nachos, The G’s Louise Salad, and smoked chicken wings with house-made Roughneck Sauce. Albert G’s boasts the best whiskey selection in the state—over 150 different whiskies with a focus on bourbons. They also claim to be the city leader in barrel-aged cocktails. FOR IOR DELEGATES, ALBERT G’s CAN SET ASIDE VIP AREA, INCLUDING APPETIZER BUFFET 6:00-8:00. CALL AHEAD! Tulsa drillers Stop No. 8: Tulsa Drillers—Best Little Baseball Park in America Okay, we’re prejudiced. But not without good reason. The Tulsa Drillers are a Texas League Double A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers and a beautiful new addition to the Tulsa skyline. Apart from the tremendous view of the Tulsa’s iconic Art Deco skyscraper skyline, there is no shortage of amenities. Great programs for kids, pets, and community groups. Friday night home games feature one of the most impressive fireworks displays you’ll see anywhere. Our previous newsletter featured this special offer designating IOR Days on April 14 and April 16. So you still have a great chance for one of the iconic experiences in America late Monday afternoon. GET YOUR FRIENDS TOGETHER FOR A GROUP DISCOUNT AND RESERVED VIP SEATING FOR 25 OR MORE. PRHYME Stop No. 9: PRHYME—Tulsa’s Downtown Upscale & Modern American Steakhouse Award-winning Chef Justin Thompson presents PRHYME, an upscale and modern interpretation of the American steakhouse. Located in downtown Tulsa’s popular Brady Arts District, PRHYME features only the best cuts of USDA Prime beef, such as a 16 oz. Rib-Eye, 14 oz. NY Strip 30 oz. Porterhouse, 6 and 12 oz. Filet Mignon, and an 18 oz. 30-day dry aged prime Rib-eye. In addition, PRHYME boasts Duroc pork chops, seasonal seafood, New Zealand lamb chops, artistically plated appetizers, classic caviar service, desserts made in house, and much more. PRHYME also presents a wine list with over 250 selections from around the world, meticulously chosen and arranged by an expert team of certified sommeliers. Since opening in 2012, PRHYME has been awarded Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for its wine list each year.