YOUR GUIDE TO BROOKSIDE

Brookside Brings It All

Brookside boasts it all. From top-notch entertainment, great food, local shops and fun events, you’re sure to have a good time hanging out in this area. It’s our first district we are featuring on Tulsa Custom Homes because we didn’t want to pick a side, so we picked Brookside.

So where is Brookside? South Peoria Avenue between 33rd and 51st street in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It’s known for it’s quaint boutiques, art galleries and delicious restaurants that has awesome nightlife that brings on the crowds. That’s why it’s evolved from a historic housing scene to a trendy place to live.

Brookside Means Business

Brookside is a thriving business district in Tulsa. And when I say business, I’m not just talking about the one-of-a-kind boutique, art gallery or even the hot, new sushi joint. There’s a lot more sides to Brookside than that.

Take Slate for example. Have you ever had an organic spray tan before? Have you ever even heard of an organic spray tan before? Located in the heart of Brookside, Slate is sleek and refined with a touch of edge exudes in this district.

Slate Organic Airbrush Tanning is just one of the many thriving businesses in this district. Owner Mariana Aguilar said, “Slate is so much more than just a comfortable place to get the most natural looking spray tan. It is a socially-conscious business pioneering a new path in the beauty industry to help us all feel more confident, appreciated and connected.”

The best word to describe Brookside? Mariana Aguilar said, “Supportive! The Midtown Brookside area is a community that really gives back and supports local businesses. It's been a huge shock for me just to see how much support we receive from this particular area as well as other areas of Tulsa.”

As an expert in the area, here are her favorite Brookside spots:

• Beauty - Z Hair Studio and Odette Nail Bar

• Food - Pure Food and Juice, Old School Bagel, Blaze Pizza, Mondo's Ristorante Italian and KEO Asian Cuisine

• Shopping - Stash and Haley’s Boutique

From Farmers’ Market to Fine Dining

Neon lights and Friday nights, Brookside is the hangout spot for great dinner and drinks. There are so many restaurants to choose from whether you want to chill on the patio at R Bar and Grill or have a fine dining experience. What is great about wherever you choose is that the atmosphere is awesome. It’s just what you want when you’re looking for a night out, an unforgettable brunch or just to grub down on some amazing food.

You can grab a bite at the classic hamburger stand or you can grab a veggie at the local farmers’ market. Brookside’s Farmers’ Market is every Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. May through September at the Brookside Church parking lot (southeast corner of 36th Street and Peoria Avenue). It has over 20 local growers, producers, prepared food and artisan craft vendors you won’t want to miss it.

Be A Brooksider

You can live, work, and play all in Brookside. It’s the closest district to the Gathering Place, Tulsa’s Riverfront Park. The Gathering Place was named the best new attraction in the country by USA TODAY.

The residential area is primarily single family homes. The homes range from historic neighborhoods with beautiful architecture to ultra-contemporary homes. Condominiums and apartments like The Enclave at Brookside attract young professional residents. It's a healthy mix of mid to late 20 year olds, families with young children and couples who are 50 or older. The housing scene is related to Brookside’s urban environment; diverse with many different sides.

What’s your favorite spot in Brookside or do you want to know more about Brookside? We’d love to chat in the comments so drop us a line. Be sure to check back as we continue to feature Tulsa’s Hot Districts. See you on the flip side or in Brookside!