"It's not about eating; it's about tasting." How does the Tulsa World conduct local restaurant reviews? James Watts and Jimmie Tramel take you behind the scenes at Scene. How are dishes chosen to be photographed? Does James go incognito, or announce himself as a critic? What happens when there's a bad experience?

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Opinion editor Ginnie Graham joins the podcast to talk about their go-to local restaurants with Grace Wood and Jimmie Tramel. Plus, a discussion classic TV and what's coming up in the Scene section this weekend.

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Whether you seek cup-and-curl pepperoni or smoked turkey, there is a new restaurant in our area for you. Grace Wood and Jimmie Tramel talk about their favorites, new and old, while James Watts previews his upcoming top 10.

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Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel’s most memorable stories of 2022

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Last week's episode was about restaurants you haven't gone to yet, but should; this week's is about restaurants you should have gone to, but no longer can. Grace Wood, James Watts and Jimmie Tramel mention their old favorites, from Charlie Mitchell's to Celebrity and Crystal's Pizza to Casa Bonita.

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With the news that the Golden Chef, which has been serving made-to-order Chinese and Thai dishes for more than two decades at 2819 S. Harvard Ave., will close at the end of December, Grace Wood, James Watts and Jimmie Tramel discuss their favorite local "hole in the wall" restaurants --- local eateries that are off the beaten path that others might not know about, but serve good guilty pleasure (or just pleasure) food. Also, a look at upcoming Scene features, including where to support local businesses this holiday season.

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There were some skeptics before it opened about how downtown Tulsa couldn't support a giant arena, but nearly 15 years later, the BOK Center brought many memorable shows and events. Grace Wood, James Watts and Jimmie Tramel discuss their favorites, plus preview upcoming Scene features.

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In this week's episode, James Watts and Grace Wood jump into the holiday spirit with being thankful as well as looking ahead to Christmas.

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In this week's episode, Grace Wood, James Watts and Jimmie Tramel discuss Thanksgiving traditions and sides. So what about green bean casserole anyway? Also, a national touring production of the musical "Six" is coming to town, plus Daddy B's BBQ is open for business in south Tulsa.

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It's been a few years since Tulsa hosted a Wizard World Comic Con, and later this month will be a Retromania Show, scheduled Nov. 19-20 in Tulsa. The show will take place inside Central Park Hall at Expo Square. In honor of one of the show's guests, actress Denise Crosby (who portrayed Lt. Tasha Yar in “Star Trek: The Next Generation"), Grace Wood, James Watts and Jimmie Tramel discuss retro to current Star Trek, and if all of these streaming are causing FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) or DOKU (Dread of Keeping Up).

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In this week's episode, Grace Wood, James Watts and Jimmie Tramel discuss “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,” a fun and exaggerated look at the life of  “Weird Al” Yankovic. The movie becomes available for free streaming Nov. 4 on the Roku Channel.

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