Whatever Happened to Molly Murphy's House of Fine Repute?


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For nearly 20 years, Molly Murphy's House of Fine Repute was the place to go to celebrate special occasions or just have a fun night out on the town in Oklahoma City. Its costumed hostesses and waitstaff entertained patrons with their outrageous behavior, while diners enjoyed the finest steaks and wines. Now, Author Jeffiee Tayar, its former owner, tells how the restaurant came to be, how it survived for so many years, and how it fell following "the Incident." Along the way, readers are given a look at Bob and Jeffiee Tayar's relationship with each other and with the community. In it, she answers the question people have been asking for more than 10 years, "Whatever Happened to Molly Murphy's House of Fine Repute?" Jeffiee Tayar grew up in Southern Oklahoma but moved to Oklahoma City in 1959, after graduating high school in Ardmore. She married Bob Tayar and together they owned and operated several restaurants in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, most notably Molly Murphy's House of Fine Repute. They raised one son, Bobby, who now lives with his wife and two daughters in Columbus, Ohio. After residing in the Palm Springs area of California for 9 years, Jeffiee has returned to her Oklahoma roots, to be near family and old friends.




Lost Restaurants of Tulsa


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In the early twentieth century, Tulsa was the "Oil Capital of the World." The rush of roughnecks and oil barons built a culinary foundation that not only provided traditional food and diner fare but also inspired upper-class experiences and international cuisine. Tulsans could reserve a candlelit dinner at the Louisiane or cruise along the Restless Ribbon with a pit stop at Pennington's. Generations of regulars depended on family-owned establishments such as Villa Venice, The Golden Drumstick and St. Michael's Alley. Join author Rhys Martin on a gastronomic journey through time, from the Great Depression to the days of "Liquor by the Wink" and the Oil Bust of the 1980s.




Who Are You Supposed to Be?


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Molly Murphy s House of Fine Repute held a top spot on Restaurant Row in Oklahoma City for almost twenty years. People traveled from around the world to enjoy the four-star dining experience, served by an illustrious wait staff that included Groucho Marx, Blackbeard, Killer Bee, and countless other characters of fame and imagination. If you were one of the millions fortunate enough to share an evening of food and foolishness at Molly s, you most likely remember a night of laughter and surprises, good food, and an anything goes mentality. Grab a drink, watch your step, and slide into the Button Booth with Mighty Mouse and friends as they take you on an introspective, scrambled journey through the dark corridors and hidden cubbyholes of Molly Murphy s. Catch a glimpse of the madness the sex and drugs for sure and the lifelong bonds made by those who worked hard to keep you entertained. And for no extra charge, you may even walk away with a little more insight about who you re supposed to be. Tip not included. Darren Stone lives near Portland, Maine with his cat, Monk. He exhibits all the signs of superhero complex, Peter Pan complex, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, ADHD, has sensitive eyes, a bad knee, and is afraid of heights. His doctor wants him to watch his cholesterol. Writing down his thoughts about Molly s was supposed to be good therapy for Darren, and although twelve years have passed since the first paragraph, he s still not convinced Oprah will find this book all that indispensable. But it had to end somewhere, some time. There must be at least thirty more books worth of Molly s tales out there. In fact, Susie s already got a story she forgot to tell. So the question arises.. ..who ll be next? If you need more Molly s, visit www.mollymurphys.net. If you just need more Darren, visit www.darrenstone.com."




Classic Restaurants of Oklahoma City


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Some of Oklahoma City's earliest famous restaurants included a side of gambling, bootlegging and mayhem. Cattlemen's Café changed hands by a roll of the dice one Christmas. In more recent years, establishments like O'Mealey's and Adair's positioned the city's identity as a unique, groundbreaking culinary hub. The city became known as the Cafeteria Capital thanks to the revolutionary approach of a diminutive Kansas woman named Anna Maude Smith. Beverly's Chicken-in-the-Rough became a national fried-chicken franchise two decades before Harland Sanders sold his first drumstick. And world-renowned chef Rick Bayless first learned to cook at his parents' barbecue restaurant in south Oklahoma City. Join author Dave Cathey as he dishes on these delectable stories and more.




Meetings and Conventions


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Lost Restaurants of Tulsa


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"In the early twentieth century, Tulsa was the "Oil Capital of the World." The rush of roughnecks and oil barons built a culinary foundation that not only provided traditional food and diner fare but also inspired upper-class experiences and international cuisine. Tulsans could reserve a candlelit dinner at the Louisiane or cruise along the Restless Ribbon with a pit stop at Pennington s. Generations of regulars depended on family-owned establishments such as Villa Venice, The Golden Drumstick and St. Michael's Alley. Join author Rhys Martin on a gastronomic journey through time, from the Great Depression to the days of "Liquor by the Wink" and the Oil Bust of the 1980s."--Back cover.




The Shamrock


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Girl Defined


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In a Culture of Distortions, Discover God-Defined Womanhood and Beauty In a culture where airbrushed models and career-driven women define beauty and success, it's no wonder we have a distorted view of femininity. Our impossible standards place an incredible burden of stress on the backs of women and girls of all ages, resulting in anxiety, eating disorders, and depression. One question we often forget to ask is this: What is God's design for womanhood? In Girl Defined, sisters and popular bloggers Kristen Clark and Bethany Beal offer women a countercultural view of beauty, femininity, and self-worth. Based firmly in God's design for their lives, this book helps women rethink what true success and beauty look like. It invites them on a liberating journey toward a radically better vision for femininity that ends with the discovery of the kind of hope, purpose, and fulfillment they've been yearning for. Girl Defined helps readers · discover God's design for femininity and his definition of a successful woman · uncover the secrets of lasting worth, purpose, and fulfillment · be equipped and empowered to live out a radically better vision for womanhood · gain personal insight through the chapter-by-chapter study guide







Simple Dreams


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Includes discography (page 203-225) and index.