Sarah Baker Hansen
Omaha World-Herald
Omaha, NE, United States
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Dining notes: New location of Jersey Mike’s open at Village Pointe
Omaha has a new location of Jersey Mike’s Subs. → Read More
Financial complaints have dogged Storz Trophy Room's riverfront spot since opening in 2013
City officials say they are going to re-evaluate the riverfront site and the 19,000-square-foot restaurant. They plan to take their time deciding what might come next, whether that is relaunching the spot for a third time or demolishing the building and starting from scratch. → Read More
Omaha Restaurant Week lets diners rediscover spots they don't frequent often
As this year's Omaha Restaurant Week winds down — tonight is the final night of the 2015 edition — I've been thinking about more than just the incredible deals diners can get during the event. My favorite part of Omaha Restaurant Week is how the event offers diners the chance to rediscover the spots they don't always make it to, and remember what's so great about them in the first place. It also… → Read More
Mercury craft bar: a shot of vitality on 16th Street
A pair of Omaha bartenders with plans for a new cocktail spot are hoping to draw more attention to the city’s burgeoning craft bar scene and bring new life to the 16th Street corridor in the process. → Read More
Dining notes: Midtown gets two new restaurant patios
The Blackstone District has two new patios to check out. → Read More
Dining review: New restaurant keeps Indian food in the Old Market
The spot where Omaha’s first Indian restaurant opened in 1984 has been rebooted and refreshed. This new space, I predict, will continue the mission of the original: introducing Omahans to cuisine from the other side of the globe. → Read More
Dining review: Revel in flavors, fragrances of India at Astoria
There have been some changes at Astoria Biryani House, which took over the space at 108th and Q Streets from Kurry Xpress in 2014, but the most important one — namely, the food — has remained as good as ever. → Read More
Taste of Omaha will take place on both sides of the river
The festival, which starts Friday and runs through May 31, is a free event that features food from some of the area’s best restaurants along with live music and other entertainment. → Read More
New BBQ joint opens in Omaha
Fat Shack BBQ has opened a brick-and-mortar restaurant. → Read More
New ice cream shop opens in the Old Market
During the farmers market season, the shop will open at 7:30 a.m. on Saturdays. → Read More
2 west Omaha restaurants close
One of the eateries might reopen. → Read More
Dining review: Nostalgia, delight for sale (at a reasonable price) at Kolache Factory
Kolache Factory isn't quite your grandmother's kitchen, but the pastries savory and sweet coming out of this shop are as close as you might get on a daily basis. I'll be back, if not for that prune-filled delight alone. → Read More
And the best bloody mary in Nebraska is ...
Nebraska City tourism officials and a panel of judges have once again chosen their favorite bloody mary in Nebraska. → Read More
First 50 in line will get free pizza for a year at new pizza shop opening Saturday
Early birds will get free pizza at Toppers Toppers Pizza is opening near 72nd and Dodge on Saturday. To celebrate the grand opening, the restaurant will give free pizza for a year to the first 50 diners in line who make a $10 purchase. After that, fans will get prizes and giveaways the rest of the day. The restaurant opens at 10:30 a.m. and is at 7010 Dodge St. Toppers has one other Omaha… → Read More
6 great new Omaha places for shareholders to dine
This is Omaha. Of course there’s steak. But there’s much more to take in after that piece of red meat. → Read More
Blatt's Zesto window and rooftop beer garden to open again for NCAA tournament
The Zesto window and rooftop beer garden attached to the north downtown location of Blatt Beer & Table will reopen for three days for the NCAA tournament. → Read More
Bulldog Burgers closes after over a year near 120th, Fort
The restaurant opened in the fall of 2013 and offered food in a dining room as well as in a drive-thru. → Read More
Dining review: Hungry Black Friday shoppers, we want to help
When it comes to Black Friday, dining is usually the last thing on shoppers’ checklists. But we have your back this year. → Read More
Tom and Chee plans 2 Nebraska restaurants
Tom and Chee, a new restaurant focused on grilled cheese and tomato soup, is coming to Nebraska. → Read More
New breakfast spot now open near 90th, Fort Streets
AJ’s Cafe is now open for breakfast and lunch near 90th and Fort Streets. → Read More