Shadow Lake Welcomes New Neighbor Early Bird is hatching its second location at Shadow Lake. The Blackstone breakfast and brunch spot’s new addition will be located at in the bay formerly occupied by Wheatfield’s, which closed in August of 2017. The move is an important step for Shadow Lake, who has lost several tenants to […]
At The Reader, we are always considering new ways to engage with you, our readers. At a meeting some time ago, we talked about organizing a tour of Omaha that combined culinary stops and history lessons. It was a fun idea, but I was excited to find that such an offering already exists in Omaha. […]
Something New Comes to the Table Having returned last year from an 8 year stint in New York, Omaha native Clare Bartolomei was eager to make her mark on the city’s design and cuisine. Bringing her passion for local culture and her faith in Omaha’s talent, she is ready to launch Lola in the space formerly […]
Tacoberfest 2019 The fast approaching annual event will run Friday, September 6th from 6pm to midnight, and Saturday, September 7th from Noon to Midnight. This year you can expect drinks from Scriptown, including a Czech Dark Lager and Sie ist Weg Fest Weizen, and Margaritas. Music will include both Polka and Mariachi bands. Featured foods […]
Pop-Up Alert The TREAM Team is reuniting for one night, but they’ve got more than tacos on their mind. Peligrosito will be a night full of cocktails, Mexican inspired bites, and dancing. It could get… a little dangerous. Helmed by Chefs Jose Tomasello Cardenas and Tim Maides, the flavors are guaranteed, and the fun is […]
No More Food Hub No More Empty Pots is celebrating the grand opening of their Food Hub with public tours this Monday, August 12 from 4:30pm to 7pm. This long awaited venture is located at 8501 N 30th street. The new space includes Cups Café at Florence, a business incubator, Kids Kitchen, a shared-use commercial kitchens […]
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 […]
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 […]
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