Where’s the Beef? Well, the beef exists, it’s just not being processed right now. This discrepancy in the food supply chain is now being reflected in both the scarcity of beef, and in the price of what you’re able to find. Restaurants are facing more than doubled costs, which they have fought passing on to […]
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Florence Mill Makes Lemonade
A High Note High Peak Asian has announced their reopening date. Fans of the restaurant, which specializes in Burmese and Thai cuisine, were disappointed with the establishment’s planned closure at the end of 2019. Loyalists are preparing to make the drive to the new location at 2840 S 70th street in Lincoln, and won’t have […]
Isolation and the Disordered Eater
I understand my absolute privilege as a person with a comfortable home, enough savings to handle clients who suddenly can’t pay, an already remote and self-regulated job, and three kids I actually enjoy spending time with. I haven’t for a moment taken for granted that a lot of people are stuck in terrible situations […]
Don’t Call it a Comeback
At The Reader, we go to great lengths to ensure that the information we are sharing with you is accurate and truthful. Mindfulness of our responsibility means we tread lightly on fluctuating situations, and at the moment, even accuracy has an expiration date. But keeping our Readers informed doesn’t take a quarantine break. To keep […]
Science Over Dollar Signs
After Word from Ricketts, Crickets The continued existence of the Omaha Dining scene is entirely to the credit of fast-thinking restaurant staff (And of course, those of you who have continued to patronize from your own homes) While already operating on razor thin margins, restaurants have found innovative ways to stay relevant and continue to […]
Appetizers, Not Delivery Apps
Diabolical Delivery Apps? A recent Food and Wine Magazine Article has made the case for deleting your food delivery apps. An absolutely sacrilegious request in a time when dining out is no longer an option, or a mercy cry for an already suffering dining industry? Many apps have generously offered to forgive the commission […]
Look For the Helpers; Area Food Proprietors Making a Difference
There is no denying the impact Covid-19 has had on our local dining scene. Several restaurants have closed their doors, and many will never regain the footing to reopen when restrictions lift. While area proprietors maintain business interruption insurance, Pandemic is specifically excluded from coverage. So what is a food writer to do to quell […]
You Are What You… Dish and Buzz Ideas
Can you think of something we missed? Share your tips! 1. Channel Your Inner Bartender. You don’t need to have eighteen bottles of arcane liqueurs and a vial of elf sweat to make a cocktail. You likely have most of what you need already. A simple search for “cocktail recipes” or a specific drink will […]
Great Omaha Things to Do During Quarantine
by The Reader Writers In 26 years of publication, this is a first; with no events to cover, The Reader’s cultural team thought long and hard how about how to keep you connected with local arts and culture as you while away your time at home. Shifting our crowd-sourcing skills into high gear, we […]
Some Good Food News to Boost Your Mood
There isn’t an industry that has gotten by unscathed since Covid-19 struck in earnest, shutting down much of the global economy. Restaurants were hit hard as diners were forced indoors, but Omaha entrée-preneurs are finding touching ways to hit back. A Helping Hand Nick Bartholomew hit the UNO Reverse on his outdoor venue Dandelion, […]
