Boston Deli has a Thursday evening chef’s special with German fare for $30.
It includes:
• Sauerbraten — marinated and slow roasted beef, raisins and red wine gravy.
• German Red Cabbage (apple–clove – cider vinegar).
• Spaetzle (house-made German egg noodles).
• House-made soft pretzel with whole grain mustard and beer cheese dip on the side.
• Apple Strudel (sweet spiced apples – golden raisins – cinnamon whipped cream).
Recommended are Anne Amie Pinot Noir Willamette Valley wine, or Cabin Boys Bearded Theologian.
Quantities are limited and reservations are recommended.
For more, go to www.thebostondeli.com or call 918-492-4745.
Prairie Creek Farms announces new ‘push’
Prairie Creek Farms, 24962 W. 141st St. South in Kellyville, says it is “just getting started” after passing regulatory hurdles with the state fire marshal’s office and others.
“Behind the scenes, we’ve been in a slow Cold War with every regulatory agency in the state, so that we can do … what we want. Turns out you can’t just build a farm store with a commercial kitchen in a former pig paddock and sell food. We can raise chickens, gather the eggs, pack the eggs and sell them to you, but as soon as we crack that egg into a pan you wouldn’t believe the regulatory headaches that appear. It’s been … educational,” the establishment said in a social media post.
“Over the last 6 months you’ve seen us dip our toes in ‘Pizza Night,’ ‘Burger Night’ and most recently a coffee and pastry service. Each one of these little additions are the result of us moving past a regulatory milestone and finding a way to serve you kind folks who venture out here to eat directly from the land. It has been an absolute pleasure every time.
“One dream we have had in the oven for a while is to be able to gather an egg from the pasture, walk it over to the kitchen, and serve that egg with some toast on a plate. The cost of that dream has turned out to be nothing short of astronomical, disheartening at times, and downright stupid,” the post said.
“But we did it … In the coming weeks you’ll be introduced to a menu we’ve been working on for a year, prepared and served by farmers.”
Bodhi’s Bowl seeking franchise opportunities
Tulsa-based Bodhi’s Bowl, the fast-casual concept known for chef-crafted rice bowls that blend global flavors with lightning-fast service, is launching its licensing and franchise program.
The brand was created by Canadian-born chef and former meteorologist James Wegner, who’s now inviting like-minded operators across the country to join the movement.
Interested potential owners can now apply to be among the first to bring Bodhi’s Bowl to their city.
“This is a unique opportunity to get in early on a chef-led brand that’s built for today’s fast-casual market — but rooted in serious culinary chops,” a news release said.
“The name itself (named after his son Bodhi) is a nod to that spirit of openness and exploration. It’s chef-driven, not trend-driven. Fast, not rushed. Creative, but disciplined. And the result? Bold, balanced bowls that don’t sacrifice on nutrition, flavor, or quality.”
Wegner also credits the Kitchen 66 program, a local initiative designed to support emerging entrepreneurs, as a key resource in turning his concept into a scalable business.
With the launch of its franchise and licensing program, Bodhi’s Bowl is looking to partner with operators who share a passion for food done right and the drive to bring something truly different to their communities. Tulsa-based Franchise Innovations is leading the nationwide expansion.
For more information or to inquire about licensing/franchise opportunities, email davidr@tworld.com, or contact Wegner, owner/chef at 516-408-0300.
Starbucks locations close in west Tulsa, Wagoner
Starbucks locations in west Tulsa and Wagoner have closed as part of the company’s restructuring, resulting in the loss of 900 jobs and about 1% of its stores.
The shuttered west Tulsa Starbucks, which opened less than a year ago, was located at 49th West Avenue and Interstate 44.
Starbucks closed its only location in Wagoner as part of its restructuring.