Plan of Action Chefs, hospitality staff, and restaurant owners are still regrouping and forming battle plans, often on an hour-by-hour basis. Having no precedent or blueprint to finding a sustainable business model that keeps staff and clients healthy during a pandemic, while finding profitability, isn’t stopping these intrepid establishments from looking for the best answers. […]
Just Peachy “A man should never refuse to taste a peach. He may never get the chance again. Life is short. Remember what the Starks say… Winter is Coming.” Yes, I am still mad about the final season, but the point remains. In a world turned upside down, we should never refuse to taste a […]
ACTQ Going MIA The Inner Rail (1911 S 67th) has called in a switch hitter for ACTQ, which has been replaced by Nori Sushi. Announced via social media on Monday, the change is taking immediate effect and Nori is already serving rice bowls, sushi rolls, salads, and sides. Ragazzi’s to Close A second Ragazzi’s […]
Nebraska is more than simply nice. We are utterly abundant. What better way to experience that abundance than through MASS CONSUMPTION? Food challenges are more fun to watch than to participate in, and it is this voyeuristic sickness that brings you this month’s article. The difference between the food challenges in Omaha and those in […]
It’s the Final Countdown That was my one attempt at being lighthearted here. This is simply a reminder that Pudgy’s Pizza will permanently close after service on February 22nd. Located at 16919 Audrey, the Chicago-style pizzeria was lovingly tended by original owners Phil “Pudgy” and Beth Cerra from 2008 until Phil’s cancer battle came to […]
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 […]
Olive and Ashes Owner Nick Bartholomew knew he was in for a fight opening a high-end pizza place at 12221 Mary Plaza. The location is famous for its turn-over, and for watching places sink due to low traffic. It was more than the artisanal shop could overcome and the restaurant, which opened in January, announced […]
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. […]
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 […]
Blackstone Loses Dante The second location of Dante in Blackstone ended service on May 4th to make room for owner Nick Strawhecker’s latest venture, Forno. Serving seasonal, shareable lunch, brunch, and dinner menus, the wood-fired Italian fare. This will maintain the appeal that made diners a fan of Strawhecker’s original concept while expanding on the […]
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