Ahmad’s Persian At the end of December 2018, a support beam outside of Ahmad’s Persian Restaurant at 1006 Howard collapsed. The restaurant was inaccessible for months, leaving owners without income, and without a place to share the charm and hospitality they had been bringing to the Old Market for 29 years. After a lengthy renovation, […]
Hindsight is always 20/20, but we’re hoping that our predictions for 2020’s food trends are at least close to accurate. Taking a look at last year’s predictions, I feel like we did pretty well. Filipino food has been tightly embraced, and sugar is still public enemy No. 1. The final nail may not be in […]
Before her resume included titles such as award-winning author, senior editor for Simply Recipes and contributor for Rachael Ray Every Day, Summer Miller was a columnist at The Reader. “It was the mid-90s, and I was writing classified ad sales for The Reader,” Miller said. “Eventually, I found my way into working on some of […]
It’s not too late to make a reservation! The following places still have seating available as of the time of publication. Butterfish at 3901 Farnam St – All day specials on plates, sushi, and cocktails begin at 11am and run through close. Very few reservations remain, so call 402-934-8979 to reserve your seats. Herbe […]
Petrow’s the Next to Go 5914 Center Third generation Petrow’s owners Nick and Michelle Petrow announced via press release that they will be closing the beloved Omaha eatery after more than 60 years. Famous for their family atmosphere and for being a Warren Buffet favorite, Petrow’s will be missed by generations of Omahans. The final […]
Through some travesty of justice, Taco Bell is consistently voted “Best Mexican” in Omaha. I personally choose to believe this has more to do with people’s lack of experience than their true belief that a Doritos Locos Taco is really the ultimate ethnic experience. Spaghetti Works always walks away with an award for “Best […]
Mouth of the South After a successful Friendsgiving event last week, Mouth of the South Southern Grub announced an immediate, though temporary closure as they seek out a new location. The owner assures that your favorite Cajun style foods will be back on the menu soon! For opening dates and location updates, follow along on […]
Thanksgiving If you’re still at a loss for how to spend your impending holiday, be sure to check out last week’s issue for a running list of restaurants serving this Thurdsay! Thanksgiving Eve Not sure what to do with visiting family the night before? Head to Jams at Midtown for Thanksgiving Eve from 7pm […]
If the thought of screwing a smile on your face while your mother-in-law makes comments about the moisture level of your turkey and the right way to set the table, fear not. The following fine establishments are ready to take the turkey right off your hands . Granite City Food & Brewery www.gcfb.com 1001 N […]
Your Invitation to Elevenses Jerry’s Bar owner Rob Rutar and Yoshitomo owner David Yoshitomo have teamed up to launch ElevenEleven, a wine bar at 6064 Maple. The Benson spot will be open Tuesdays through Sundays from 11am to, you guessed it, 11pm. In a touch appreciated by nerds and those appreciative of symmetry, (It’s me. […]
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