The new incarnation of Nick Strawhecker’s Blackstone location of Dante, Forno Omaha, features much of what you loved about the former, with a few bold twists. It took three visits to Forno to get a decent grasp of the focused, yet intricate, menu. Please tell my boss that when he sees all of the receipts […]
Olive and Ashes Owner Nick Bartholomew knew he was in for a fight opening a high-end pizza place at 12221 Mary Plaza. The location is famous for its turn-over, and for watching places sink due to low traffic. It was more than the artisanal shop could overcome and the restaurant, which opened in January, announced […]
Tasty Little Town If you aren’t familiar with the many culinary treasures LaVista has to offer, you’ve been missing out on big flavor in this small suburb. Stop by Taste of LaVista this Saturday from 5 to 8pm for beer, fun, food, and to learn more about upcoming events and town projects. Let your voice […]
Los Tapatios Stopped at the Border When the owners of Ixtapa announced their impending closure, they simultaneously announced that new owners had been found and would open a new restaurant in their place. Los Tapatios quickly set to work, and were prepared for a very speedy turn over, immediately offering jobs to all of Ixtapa’s […]
HiWay to the Hole in the Wall Lifestyle has announced their choices for best Hole-in-the-Wall restaurant in each state. HiWay Diner in Lincoln was chosen as Nebraska’s number one with the Hot Stripper and the Stripper Sandwich. Three chicken strips on Texas Toast covered in sausage gravy. For your own peek at what the Stripper […]
Chef Brian O’Malley’s resume is a virtual timeline of positive impact and service to the culinary community. From establishing the Annual Culinary Awards in 2006, to the recent relaunching of the Open Kitchen Program as director of Culinary Arts at Metropolitan Community College, O’Malley believes in the work of not only educating, but supporting the […]
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 […]
A Light Ribbing Head to Stinson Park on Saturday, July 27th for the 7th annual Ribstock BBQ Festival. Prize winning food, drinks, and live entertainment will make this the family-friendly event you won’t want to miss this July. $10 tasting tickets can be purchased day-of for your chance to sample ribs from four competitors and […]
After the devastating loss of four young lives rocked the Gretna community, families are holding tighter than ever before. Friends, families, and strangers have come together to show support and love for the students who lost friends, and the families who lost daughters and sisters. Now, local businesses are reaching out to help ease the […]
Kitchen Table After valiant efforts to maintain two locations, Kitchen Table has decided to close the Dundee location. In a statement posted on Facebook, the owners said: “Kitchen Table is in the process of refocusing on our downtown location. It has been wonderful to work with such a great supportive partner as Film Streams from […]
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