Krebs, OK

Just three miles east of McAlester, Krebs is known across the state as Oklahoma's Little Italy, shaped by the coal miners and European immigrants who settled here in the late 1800s. While the mines are long gone, the town held onto its rich heritage and famous culinary roots. Living here or nearby means having local staples like Pete's Place and Lovera's Market right down the road, where handmade sausages, aged cheeses, and family-style Italian dinners remain a staple of everyday life.