Storm Chasers’ Ballpark Food Plays in the Big Leagues

Storm Chasers’ Ballpark Food Plays in the Big Leagues

The Omaha Storm Chasers held a media day last week, which included a sampling of new culinary creations for the 2026 baseball season. I was lucky enough to get an invitation, something I wouldn’t willingly pass up. Jennifer and I had the privilege of trying a 2-foot...
Osaka Blends Hibachi Fun, Flames & Hospitality

Osaka Blends Hibachi Fun, Flames & Hospitality

Osaka Steakhouse and Sushi Bar opened next to La Vista’s Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in March 2019. Originally from China, married restaurateurs Michael and Amy Chen dreamed of owning Japanese-style restaurants. While they’ve since put down roots in Omaha, their...
North Italia Delivers Polished Casual From Scratch

North Italia Delivers Polished Casual From Scratch

North Italia opened in the former Bravo! Italian Kitchen space at Village Pointe this past November. The concept was created by Sam Fox under Fox Restaurant Concepts in 2002. Fox focuses on high-quality, accessible concepts often described as “polished casual.” In...
The Boiler Room Balances Elegance and Midwest Warmth

The Boiler Room Balances Elegance and Midwest Warmth

The Boiler Room was founded in 2009 by restaurateurs Mark and Vera Mercer with Paul Kulik as the opening chef. It was built inside a raw brick space in Omaha’s Old Market that originally had a gravel floor and required significant transformation into the fine-dining...