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Hotel Deco Reopens, Veg Edible Pops Up

Monarch Emerges After an extensive renovation, Hotel Deco has reopened, bringing with it Monarch Prime and Bar. Voted Omaha’s “Most Instagrammable Restaurant”, Monarch has redefined Omaha’s steakhouse scene as something elegant and artistic. Stop by for a creative cocktail, a delicious dish, and to welcome Monarch back. Veg Edible Pop Up Veg Edible has a […]

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Big Med

Big Med California in the twentieth century was consistently the harbinger of cultural and political change. When a trend emerged in California, it would usually show up in the rest of America sooner or later. Take for example, skateboards; in California in the ‘50s; Omaha in the ‘60s. Then there is the economic evil known […]

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2023 Omaha Farmers’ Market Guide

Eight endearing and enduring farmers’ markets will open the 2023 season strong—seven in Omaha and one in Council Bluffs. Every single choice on this list deserves its recommendation and dedicated visit. Some take place on weekdays, others on weekends; a few begin in the mornings, while others kick off in the evening. There is no […]

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Self Care is a Revolutionary Act

Often when I hear the phrase ‘self-care,’ my eyes roll back in my head. I instantly envision Instagram hashtags and thinkpiece headlines that equate to little more than the aesthetics of self-indulgence; fancy baths, yoga with baby animals and an endless stream of consumable products that promise to improve the quality of my life. Here’s […]

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Best of the Big O: 2019 Readers’ Choice – Personal Shopping and Services Winners

Best Barbershop The Beard & Mane – Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O Tight Cuts Barber Shop – Reader’s Choice Lauren @ Victor Victoria – Reader’s Choice Red Hot Barber Shop – Reader’s Choice Parlour 1887 – Reader’s Recommend Alliance barbershop and supply – Reader’s Refer CUVA CUTS – Reader’s Refer Lady Janes – […]

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Soul Food with Style

You may know Alexandria Ewing for her work creating ethical, organic beauty and self-care items through her boutique business Balance Botanica. Her belief is that products should be good for your skin, body and the world around you. You may also know her from her mentoring work and for teaching culinary arts through Step-Up Omaha!, […]

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A Nebraska doctor was writing a history of nightmare pandemics. Then she lived one.

“Mom’s home! Look away, look away!”  This was how I greeted my kids during the first half of the COVID-19 pandemic after an internal medicine clinic shift at Nebraska Medicine. I’d shed my doctor scrubs in the laundry room, start the washer, and dash upstairs in my underwear while my kids shielded their eyes for […]