James E. McNellies Public House in Tulsa, OK is a great place to go with your friends for a fun night. Every Wednesday they have Burger Night, where burgers are only $3. Don’t forget to get your order of Sweet Potato fries. As you guessed, Wednesday’s are very busy and fun. Great place to meet others in Tulsa. The atmosphere is fantastic. The staff is attentive and the customers add class to the restaurant. One time my friend announced her engagement, the manager overhearing our reactions, had his bartender give her a drink on the house. We always have fun playing darts or shuffle board upstairs on Burger Night. I will admit the upstairs is kind of smokey. The downstairs is set up more for dining and is family friendly. The place is so good that there is normally a waiting list. Since they just added a new bar area the line moves much faster. In November they sponsor my favorite running event, which is the McNellies Pub Run. You can even take the Guinness Challenge, where you must drink 3 (12 oz) Guinness before completing the run. This adds an interesting twist to the event. This is a great Irish Pub and while I haven’t been there for a Saint Patrick’s Day celebration yet, I do plan on attending this year! I encourage everyone in the area to come out and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at McNellies. To find other great places this Holiday, visit globalYP.net, a local online directory.

Crockett’s Smokehouse and Catering is a small restaurant with a Southern feel. Upon entering the restaurant, I was hit with the strong, beautiful aroma of fresh smoked meat. Crockett’s usually has an all-you-can-eat buffet with several different meats to choose from. The night I went, the place was serving beef ribs. The ribs were large in size, and the meat just slide off the bone. The restaurant offered three different types of barbeque sauce, as the ribs were served without sauce. The meat was tender, and the smoke flavor penetrated the meat thoroughly. Overall, I was very satisfied with my trip to the restaurant. The atmosphere was pleasing, though a little dark, and had a slightly rustic feel. The staff was friendly and happy. On Monday nights, Crockett’s offers all-you-can-eat pork ribs. As I prefer pork to beef ribs, I will plan on visiting the restaurant again. My favorite thing about the restaurant is the great aroma of the restaurant. I remember when I first visited, I was just going to see what the restaurant’s prices were, but when I smelt the barbeque, I had to stay and eat. This place is definitely a great restaurant and worth you taking time to check it out. To find other great places in your area, visit globalYP.net, a local online directory.

Casa Bonita, in Tulsa, is a nostalgic favorite. The ambiance is inviting, and pleasant for a casual date. I’ve been there for a Valentine’s Day banquet. It is set up like a nighttime street fair, in Mexico, but it is actually indoors, sparing you the Oklahoma weather. It is a rather large restaurant, so even if there is a line, there will likely be plenty of seating. Casa Bonita has several different themed rooms. There is a traditional-style Spanish dining area, for formal occasions. There is a volcano room, complete with lighted eruptions. Another room is like sitting outside of an old mission, while yet another has a carousel. There is also much to offer by way of entertainment. At various times there may be a mariachi band or a magician. There is also a popular game room featuring classic arcade amusements. Of course, in a restaurant, the food is important. Casa Bonita is known for its Mexican cuisine. It has been coined as “Tulsa’s favorite Mexican restaurant,” and for good reason. It introduced many people, through the years to Tex-Mex cooking. It is ordered taqueria-style. Service has been attentive every time I’ve been there, and you can request refills simply by lifting a flag at the table. The hours are Sunday through Thursday 11:00 A.M.-9:00 P.M. Friday through Saturday 11:00 A.M.-10:00 P.M. To find other great places this Holiday, visit globalYP.net, a local online directory.

The best pet store I have ever been to, which has a variety of other things as well. Two Bees and the Queen in Woodward, OK is the best pet store I have ever went to. This is not an exaggeration by any means. They have a wide variety of animals ranging from feeder mice to snakes, ferrets, birds, and fish. If they don’t have what you want, they will help locate it for you. This however is not the reason they are the best. The animals are taken very good care of and extremely clean, it doesn’t stink like a lot of pet stores. They also have a large variety of other items, such as nic nacs, nice tables, AVON, beautiful area rugs, they design tee shirts, and sale guns. They are very insightful when it comes to all of their products and animals. They help teach each person getting an animal if the animal is right for them, and they help them get completely ready for the new addition to their family. They also have helped several people get over the fear of a variety of animals. Personally, I was extremely fearful of snakes. My family and I would go to the store every day or so and they would open the cage, let us get where we were comfortable, and then we would go a step farther. We ended up buying a ball python from them. That is also were I got my first ferret and the temperament was fantastic due to the fact that they take such good care of their animals and they handle the animals regularly and get them extremely tame for the person buying the animal. Want to find more great businesses in your area? Visit GlobalYP the online local yellow pages.