Ahmad’s Persian At the end of December 2018, a support beam outside of Ahmad’s Persian Restaurant at 1006 Howard collapsed. The restaurant was inaccessible for months, leaving owners without income, and without a place to share the charm and hospitality they had been bringing to the Old Market for 29 years. After a lengthy renovation, […]
It’s not too late to make a reservation! The following places still have seating available as of the time of publication. Butterfish at 3901 Farnam St – All day specials on plates, sushi, and cocktails begin at 11am and run through close. Very few reservations remain, so call 402-934-8979 to reserve your seats. Herbe […]
Your Invitation to Elevenses Jerry’s Bar owner Rob Rutar and Yoshitomo owner David Yoshitomo have teamed up to launch ElevenEleven, a wine bar at 6064 Maple. The Benson spot will be open Tuesdays through Sundays from 11am to, you guessed it, 11pm. In a touch appreciated by nerds and those appreciative of symmetry, (It’s me. […]
Surreal Life The Office. Season 4. Local Ad. Ryan Howard: Maybe you can cook but that doesn’t mean you should start a restaurant. Michael Scott: Well actually I can’t cook and I am starting a restaurant. Mike’s Cereal Shack. I’m thinking we’ll have as many varieties as you can buy in a store. I just […]
In the historic Florence neighborhood sits No More Empty Pots, a strategic nonprofit food hub focused on bringing positivity to the community through job and workforce training, reducing food waste, creating accessible healthy foods and promoting entrepreneurs through business development programs. The Reader spoke with Talia McGill, director of strategic communications at NMEP, about the […]
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 […]
The Dog Days Aren’t Over Today, and every Tuesday from 4pm-9pm, Don and Millies donates 20% of all business to HUGS, Heartland German Shepherd Rescue. The volunteer-rub non profit rescues, rehabilitates, treats, and finds German Shepherds safe, permanent homes in the Omaha area. Simply tell your cashier you’ are there in support […]
Nepali To-Go After the success of Himalayan Java’s Momo pop-up events, the shop at 329 S 16th has decided to expand their offerings of traditional Himalayan and Nepali foods. Beginning this week, Himalayan Java will be offering a Himalayan lunch box to-go every Thursday. For their inaugural offering, the menu consists of spicy Goat Curry with […]
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