“Don’t ever let anyone tell you that fairytales aren’t real! I drink a potion made from magic beans every day and it brings me back to life!” — Nanea Hoffman, founder of Sweatpants & Coffee To my fellow caffeine addicts, locals searching for a new spot, coffee-loving friends, out-of-towners, studiers and those in search of […]
C’est La Vie A year of positive reviews wasn’t enough to keep Mode de Vie from a sudden and untimely closure this week. Opened in late summer of 2018, the establishment at 120 Regency pkwy was lauded for it’s delicately balanced menu, exceptional execution of each dish, and the warmth of both the service and […]
Call The Copps …for a hot cream cheese pizza delivered as late as 2am. Coming soon to the location vacated by Smashburger, Copps Pizza Company is hoping to offer you a new take on the savory slice. Planning its opening for October 19th at 7204 Jones, the restaurant is still seeking drivers, cooks, cashiers, and […]
Omaha Loses an Institution When a question was posed to The Reader last week about the fate of the beloved Skeet’s at 2201 N 24th street, it became our mission to find out. After following the meager breadcrumbs and word of mouth, we found that the owner, David Deal, had been battling a serious illness, […]
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 […]
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