January/February 2026

GO
Cobblestone Cozy–A stay at Isn't She Lovely in Medicine Park certainly is; Spill the Tea–Usher and Co. stores in Atoka and Durant are making kitchens classier; Capital Grains–Grab a bite in delicious Yukon; and Route Rush–Quality and quick eats abound along Oklahoma's stretch of Route 66.

EAT
World Table–Tammy's Round-up Cafe in Davenport feeds locals and travelers daily; Oklahoma Dreaming–Ellis Island Coffee and Wine Lounge is perking up Edmond; Pie to the Sky–Don't even try to top Clanton's Cafe–especially the pie–in Vinita; and Smooth Sailing–Despite its nautical name, Anchor 66 in Bristow is all about the beef.

LEARN
Parental Advisory–Lucille Hammons still is the Mother of the Mother Road; Corn Chompers–Even insects love corn–especially Helicoverpa zea; Lake Wister Blues–Poet Cullen Whisenhunt celebrates the beauty of southeastern Oklahoma; and Exponential Growth–Farm hubs are bringing fresh food to the people around the state.

IN EVERY ISSUE
Contributors, Viewfinder, From the Editor, Inbox, Roam, Seek

FEATURES
Sweet Things
Feast your eyes: Desserts from these eight Oklahoma restaurants are not only delicious–they're beautiful.

Food Worth the Drive 2026
It's our annual roundup of some of this year's most travel-worthy cafes, restaurants, diners, and culinary experiences worth a tank of gas.

The Route 66 Food Bucket List
The yearlong Route 66 Centennial in 2026 provides the perfect opportunity to try these can't-miss Oklahoma Mother Road restaurants.

Keep on Truckin'
Trying to make up some time on the Route while still enjoying the deliciousness? Try these Mother Road food trucks for a quick bite.

A Plate for All Seasons
Meet Lisa Becklund and Linda Ford, the brilliant minds behind some of Oklahoma's most exciting restaurants.

On the Cover
Jerry Bennett's illustrations for "Keep on Truckin'" (page 77) were the perfect way to kick off our 2026 Route 66 cover series by Oklahoma artists.

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