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 […]
Jim Hall appreciates what a touchtone Little Italy landmark he owns in Orsi’s Italian Bakery & Pizzeria. Though not Italian, the 60-year-old is a paisan in every other sense. He started there when he was 8 years old, helping to make deliveries, and became a close friend and trusted worker of the namesake Orsi clan. […]
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 […]
One Year Later It’s been nearly a year since Gerda’s passing, and the family has made the decision not to continue operating without their Matriarch and founder. The restaurant will operate under reduced hours leading up to closure on June 22nd. The new hours are Thursday through Saturday, 6am to 9pm, closed Sunday through Wednesday. […]
Amatos Moves on For 45 years, the Amato family has served Omaha like a member of the family. Their plans to retire and spend more time with their family changed with the passing of Sam in July of 2017. While the family has enjoyed serving Omaha, the time has come to step away from the […]
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