Juniper
Oklahoma
Juniper brings a seasonal approach to dinner in downtown Tulsa. The kitchen changes its main collection of dishes through the year, using each menu to explore a different set of ingredients while retaining several established favourites. Those returning dishes provide an accessible way into the restaurant. Sweet carrot soup, handmade gnocchi and beef stroganoff with tenderloin and pappardelle show a fondness for familiar forms developed with attention to their supporting flavours. The bar menu offers a more casual route, from a fried chicken sandwich with sage aïoli to pork-belly tacos and Brussels sprouts dressed with sambal honey. Cocktails, wine and beer make it possible to shape the visit around a smaller meal as well as a full dinner. Located on East 3rd Street, Juniper suits an evening that leaves room for both comfort and curiosity. Its changing dishes give repeat visitors something new to investigate, while the continuing favourites keep a recognisable thread running through the menu.