The Reader and El Perico Final Party! Join us as we say goodbye to The Reader and El Perico after 29 years. Saturday, December 16, 2023 6:00 PM CT at The Admiral 2234 South 13th Street Omaha, NE.
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The Ever Revolving Cast

C’est La Vie A year of positive reviews wasn’t enough to keep Mode de Vie from a sudden and untimely closure this week. Opened in late summer of 2018, the establishment at 120 Regency pkwy was lauded for it’s delicately balanced menu, exceptional execution of each dish, and the warmth of both the service and […]

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Dog Going, Going, Almost Gone

Bye Bye, B&B B&B Grill and Arcade owners have made the decision to begin the process of shutting down the Bellevue staple. The projected final date of service is July 28th. The restaurant will be winding down in style. College World Series Dogs will be in play, as well as a weekly steak night in […]

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New Year, New Dining Events!

A Hop and a Jump Saturday, January 12, Nebraska Brewing Company will host the 6th annual Nebraska Hop Cup. The yearly competition benefits the Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild, and tickets are $35 in advance, $40 day of. Admission covers unlimited 4oz samples from more than a dozen brewers from 1 to 4pm. A food truck […]

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Where Omaha’s Culinary Elite Go to Eat

When you’re a member of Omaha’s culinary elite, your dining options are endless. That doesn’t mean you don’t pick favorites. This month, The Reader asked a few of our foodie friends where they go for their favorite Omaha dishes. Some of the answers may surprise you. Kane Adkisson, Chef/Owner of Kano As a member of […]

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Festive Feasting to You

Kros Promotion Visit Kros Strain Brewing Company on Saturday, December 21 from 5pm to 8pm for a taste of Sweet Rice Thai Food. The truck formerly known as Sweet Lime Thai will be slinging the spicy, the sweet, and the saucy and you can wash it all down with a Kros Strain IPA. Located at […]

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Garden of Eatin’

Garden of Eatin’ (good things bear repeatin’) by Michael Braunstein When technology fails, when the grid goes down, when the dollar and the economy collapse, you’ll still want to eat. Will you know how? Supermarkets won’t help. With trucks at a standstill, within hours after the crash, store shelves will be bare. With electric power […]

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Here’s the Beef

Here’s the Beef by Michael Braunstein If you’re like most folks in America, you’re still a carnivore and this time of year nothing excites you more than the thrill of the grill. The temperate weather and the longer days serve well to whet the appetite for sizzling steaks, bountiful burgers and yummy yardbird over the […]