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While Tulsa, Oklahoma, might be known for its barbecue offerings, the city also has a fantastic selection of bakeries that can satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you're planning a special celebration or simply want to treat yourself, you know you can find plenty of delicious options when you visit one of these best bakeries in Tulsa. Merritt's Bakery Merritt's Bakery has been serving mouthwatering pies and cakes to residents in Tulsa for 40 years. Today, the bakery has two locations in Tulsa and one in Broken Arrow, which makes it easy for you to get exactly what you need. If you just need a small treat to satisfy a craving, Merritt's Bakery sells cake pops, cupcakes, brownies, macarons, fried pie, and cookies. If you need something to serve numerous people, check out the delicious dessert cakes and pies. Popular options include the carrot dessert cake, Key lime cheesecake, and apple pie. Ludger's Bavarian Cakery Ludger's Bavarian Cakery is a family-owned bakery in Tulsa known for its sweet treats and coffee. Along with its famous Bavarian cream cheesecake, the bakery also makes outstanding traditional cakes. You can also enjoy cookies, cake pops, buttercream cupcakes, brownies, and the specialty cupcake that has a new flavor every week. If you need some help getting going in the morning, stop in to savor a rich cup of coffee and something off the breakfast menu. Good options include the filled croissants, muffins, turnovers, and strudels. Saint Amon Baking Co. Saint Amon Baking Co. is a French bakery near the heart of downtown Tulsa. The bakery uses fair-trade chocolate, fresh Oklahoma produce, and no preservatives or chemicals to make sure you enjoy the best baked goods possible. Some of the popular menu items include the strawberry croissant, chocolate-filled croissant, eclair, macarons, cream puff, fruit tart, and pecan pie. If you want to learn more about the secrets behind French baking, you can also sign up for one of the hands-on baking classes. All Things Cake Tulsa native Janette Stenstrom loved creating cakes for her children when they were growing up. In 2010, she opened All Things Cake to bring that joy to everyone in the area. Not only can you order custom cakes for special celebrations, but you can also get dessert cakes, small treats, and all the supplies you need to put together your own creations. All Things Cake offers a variety of classes where you can learn how to make cookies, cakes, cake pops, and more. Antoinette Baking Co. Antoinette Baking Co. is a boutique bakery that specializes in macarons, gourmet cakes, and pies. Some of the popular macaron flavors include, red velvet, lavender, birthday cake, and strawberry white chocolate. You can also come in the morning to get a breakfast pastry, grab a cookie to help you through the afternoon, and pick up a specialty cake to savor after dinner. When you stop by one of these top bakeries in Tulsa, you'll find a variety of delicious treats that look amazing and taste even better. Image via Flickr by jonathan mcintosh used under CC By

Whenever your car needs to be taken in for service, it's never convenient. There's never a time when someone thinks, "Awesome! It's so convenient my car needs an oil change now! I can't wait to take it in." We get that bringing in your car for service, for whatever reason, is something that generally gets put off due to it being inconvenient, and then it's begrudgingly done so with a sense of having to sacrifice something. That sacrifice might be part of your Saturday, or perhaps your lunch break. It's probably one of the reasons 39% of Americans wouldn't own a car if they didn't have to. We want to do everything we can to alleviate any stress around getting your car serviced. For situations where the service is going to take longer or even multiple days, we have loaner vehicle options. For the rest, we have Lee Ann Kron and our deli. Lee Ann Kron of Jim Norton Chevrolet   Lee Ann is from Tulsa and has worked with Jim Norton Chevy for 3 years now. She loves the family environment present at Jim Norton Chevy. "It really is like a family!" That is obvious seeing her interact with everyone who comes to her counter. Whether it is an employee or customer, Lee Ann greets everyone with a kind smile and warm welcome. She treats them like family. It's what we do at Jim Norton. We want to make sure that people's time here is as enjoyable as possible. "It makes things a lot easier. Customers have what they need. Employees have what they need. You don't have to worry about going out for lunch in bad weather or missing out entirely. It's all right here." And it is. The deli is more than just a snack bar. Apart from offering complimentary coffee, the deli menu includes cold cut sandwiches, paninis, wraps, bagels, quesadillas, salads, and snacks like granola bars, chips, fruit, muffins, or candy. When asked what her favorite menu item is, Lee Ann leans toward the wrap. "It's just really good!" But then again, so is everything. There is something for everyone to enjoy. (editor's note: My personal favorite is the roast beef with everything) The deli menu at Jim Norton Chevrolet Snack options at the deli Drinks available through the deli                           Complimentary coffee Candy available at the deli                   The deli, along with WiFi, charging outlets, and televisions, is just another way we aim to help our customers enjoy being here. There is a genuine desire to delight present at Jim Norton Chevrolet. So the next time your vehicle is due for service, don't put it off, contact us. We will do everything we can to make it as convenient as possible and Lee Ann will make you a sandwich as tasty as possible.

Tulsa, Oklahoma, is a fun city with plenty of things to do. You can spend time with your spouse, learn more about the local culture, and try delicious food and drinks. Here are some of the best date night ideas in the Tulsa area. Spa Lux You can make sure your date is relaxed with a couple's massage or a couple's facial. Spa Lux has all-natural spa treatments, aromatherapy, anti-aging treatments, beautiful marble Turkish steam rooms, and cedar saunas. There's a relaxation room with complimentary citrus-infused water and tea as well. You can choose a Swedish massage, a hot stone massage, a deep tissue massage, a Thai massage, and more. You can even learn some massage techniques to use on your partner at home. Travel Leisure magazine called this place one of its Top 25 American Hot Spots. It's open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The Boston Deli & Grill The Boston Deli offers fine dining, sandwiches, soups, and more. Try the Cedar Salmon Cakes with mango almond salsa, avocado, and red bell pepper purée to start. Then, enjoy a grilled beef filet with blue cheese, port wine, rhubarb, and cardamom. You can also choose shrimp tacos with salsa, avocado, and bean-rice cakes. For dessert, try the pecan brownies or the chocolate chip pecan cookies. Catering is available, and The Boston Deli often offers special dishes for Valentine's Day. They're open Monday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Tulsa Art Crawl On the first Friday of every month, you can see a variety of local artists and their work at the Tulsa Art Crawl. You can find an interesting painting for your home, or you can buy your date a handmade piece of jewelry. Attending this popular event also helps support local businesses. You can visit local studios, galleries, and businesses that display work from local artists or local musical acts. You can even try pottery or chocolate making. Most of the art venues open at 6 and close at 9 p.m. Participate in creative workshops at Living Arts, have a drink at Mainline art gallery's bar, or sample some chocolates from Glacier Confection. The Tulsa Glassblowing School offers free demonstrations, or you can make a unique piece of glass art with your date. Purple Glaze Studio At this place, you and your date can choose and paint an interesting ceramic item. Then, you'll glaze it, fire it in their kiln, and take it home. There's a large idea center with stencils, sponges, stamps, design books, and other items to help you think of a creative idea for your artwork. Purple Glaze Studio is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday. It's also open until 10 p.m. Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Tulsa, Oklahoma, has lots of fun activities. No matter what your hobbies are, you and your date can find something interesting to do in this great city.