Routes

A Discover Oklahoma Original Series
Behind every iconic destination is an inspiring journey. Routes, an original docuseries, shines the spotlight on many of the unsung heroes and lesser‑known places across Oklahoma where roots were laid and communities were made. It sets the stage for these untold narratives to unfold like never before, revealing the heart and soul behind Oklahoma's remarkable rise.
Oklahoma: A Chef’s Playground
At the heart of every award-winning restaurant are the visionaries. Routes brings the back-of-the-house brilliance to center stage through inspiring stories of three James Beard Best Chef Southwest™ nominees driving culinary innovation and earning national acclaim.

Featured 2023-2024 James Beard Best Chef Southwest Nominees™

Phat Tabb's BBQ

Phat Tabb's BBQ

Tabb Singleton is a renowned pitmaster and French-trained chef who won two Food Network competitions before opening his own smoke shack in his hometown.

phattabbsbbq.com

Places to Stay

Nearby Attractions

Grey Sweater

Grey Sweater

Before bringing his culinary artistry to Oklahoma, critically acclaimed chef Andrew Black sharpened his skills in Jamaican resort kitchens and European fine dining.

greysweaterokc.com

Places to Stay

Ma Der Lao

Ma Der Lao

After years of focusing on Japanese cuisine, award-winning chef Jeff Chanchaleune returns to his roots: family-style Lao dishes inspired by his mother's cooking.

maderlaokitchen.com

Places to Stay

2022 James Beard America's Classics Winner™

Florence's Restaurant, Oklahoma City

Additional Oklahoma Nominees:

2023-2024 Best Chef Southwest Nominees™

Doctor Kustom, Tulsa

Alexandre Figueira

Farmbar, Tulsa

Lisa Becklund

Il Seme, Tulsa

Jordan Hawley

Mr. Kim's, Tulsa

Ben Alexander

Nåtv, Broken Arrow

Jacque Siegfried

Sans Murs, Tulsa

Paul Wilson

2022-2023 Best Chef Southwest Nominees™

Basque, Tulsa

Anderw Donovan

Evelyn's, Tulsa

Wanda J. Armstrong

Oren, Tulsa

Matthew Amberg

Rendang & Co. Indonesian Bistro, Tulsa

Indri Bahar

Scratch Kitchen & Cocktails, Oklahoma City

Zach Hutton

Sisserou's, Tulsa

Eben Shillingford

2020-2021 Best Chef Southwest Nominees™

Gun Izakaya, Oklahoma City

Jeff Chanchaleune

Amelia's Wood Fired Cuisine, Tulsa

Kevin Snell