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Music legend and Tulsa native Leon Russell caught the attention of TulsaPeople readers in 2011.
2011 was a landmark year for TulsaPeople, as the magazine celebrated its 25th year in publication. Of all the stories we presented throughout 12 issues, these are the ones you sought out on TulsaPeople.com in the greatest numbers. From a music legend to our city's best restaurants to a local burlesque dancer and much more, we count down the top ten stories that caught our readers' attention in 2011.
10. A fashionable life | Our spring/summer fashion spread was a big draw with styling by Shannon Schroeder and gorgeous photography by Nathan Presley.
9. 25 Tulsans who shaped our city | These leaders in faith, education, politics, business or charity have made an incomparable impact on Tulsa.
8. A Gemma of a place | With an eye for detail — in décor and dining — Jara Herron and chef Steven Howard bring wood-fired comfort food to Brookside with Gemma's.
7. Unsung heroes | We spotlight 25 Tulsans who are making a difference in the community, giving time and talent to make Tulsa a better place.
6. Tulsa's 25 most notable homes | From the hundreds of homes John Brooks Walton, a noted Tulsa architect, profiled through the years, these 25 most notable Tulsa homes have been drawn.
5. 25 dishes for 25 years | TulsaPeople food editor Judy Allen shares her choice of signature dishes at 25 favorite Tulsa restaurants.
4. More than a day job: Sara Wilemon | Tulsan Sara Wilemon is the owner of a propane delivery company by day; by night she's a popular burlesque dancer who goes by the name of Ilsa the Wolf. This article includes a video of one of Ilsa the Wolf's burlesque routines. Could that have anything to do with its popularity among readers?
3. Hamburger heaven | TulsaPeople food editor Judy Allen provides an A-to-Z guide to enjoying a hot, juicy Oklahoma favorite and all its tasty accompaniments.
2. Where to eat | From where to enjoy a girls’ night out to ethnic favorites to new spots, food editor Judy Allen shares her picks for the best places to dine out in Tulsa.
1. Leon Russell | Our tribute to the Tulsa music legend Leon Russell includes an exclusive interview with the man himself, a career retrospective, interviews with friends, colleagues and admirers (including fellow Tulsan Taylor Hanson) and a top ten countdown of Leon's greatest songs.
