Izzy’s Pizza is a Vegas Gamble that Became an Omaha Crispy-Edged Favorite
Izzy’s Pizza started in Las Vegas in 2019 after owner Brett Geiger bought a school bus for $5,000, envisioning it as a food bus. He was living there with his wife and co-owner, Cherish, and their young daughter, Izzy—the restaurant’s namesake. When he first had the idea…
At Vietnamese Restaurant, a Simple Name Delivers Bold Flavors
There’s something coming out of the kitchen in the humble Vietnamese Restaurant in La Vista that’s starting to take hold nationwide. You take a bánh mì sandwich and dip it into a steaming bowl of phở, just like a French dip. It’s an idea that makes sense…
Herbe Sainte Serves Up Cajun Soul and Big Easy Spirit in Omaha
Herbe Sainte opened in Aksarben Village in 2016, a project Justin Halbert had been working on with his brother Aaron and uncle Ron Samuelson. Noddle Cos., owner of the building at 67th & Frances Street, had been holding a prime corner bay for just the right…
Star Indian Cuisine Delivers a North-Meets-South Masterclass in Flavor
Star Indian Cuisine opened in 2021, when Rakesh Sahu and his wife, Sipra Sahoo, transformed the former Pepper Jack’s at 2429 South 132nd Street into a warm, inviting space alive with the aromas of North and South Indian cooking. They remodeled the building…
Cumbia Is a Homegrown Story of Tapas, Cocktails, and a Bike on the Wall
Cumbia is tucked into a narrow stretch of downtown Omaha just north of the Orpheum Theater on 16th street, at the edge of the bustling theatre district. From the street, Cumbia resembles a boutique coffee shop at first glance. A glass storefront reveals…
Mazza Fires Up Midtown Crossing with Flame-Grilled Flavor and Family Roots
Mazza is the hot new Mediterranean restaurant in Midtown Crossing at 220 S 31st Avenue in the former Sofra Kitchen space. Just three weeks into its debut, Mazza already shows the poise of a much older restaurant—and they’re still refining their menus. The cocktail…
The Orléans Room is a Timeless Echo of Elegance
The Orléans Room is part of the Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel, formerly The Blackstone Hotel. The building was renovated in 2020 in a $75 million project that brought its historic features back to life. The Blackstone operated as a hotel…
Terra Gaucha Lights Up Omaha with Brazilian Fire
It’s no secret that Omaha is a steak town. Always has been; always will be. It’s also no secret that there’s a new steakhouse in town—Omaha’s second Brazilian rodizio. Terra Gaucha brings its own fire to Omaha—not just with juicy grilled meats, but with a deep respect…
Burdock + Bitters at the Omaha Marriott is Where Flavor Checks In
Burdock + Bitters is nestled inside the first floor of the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District. At first glance, it looks like a polished hotel bar—warm lighting, sleek finishes, a well-stocked counter just past the front desk. It would be easy to assume…
Acadian Grille is a Cajun-Fueled Family Affair Built on Bold Flavor
Dan O’Brien spent 30 years in the corporate world at Pitney Bowes, TD Ameritrade and First Data Corporation. But Corporate America wasn’t his first calling. O’Brien’s culinary journey began informally during his travels after high school. He eventually landed in a San...
The Drover Is Where Steaks Sizzle and the Cowboy Way Still Rules the Grill
The Drover is a timeless Omaha culinary landmark, first opening in 1968 as a Cork and Cleaver franchise by Bob Anderson and his business partner at the time. Years later, they dropped the franchise name, rebranded as The Drover, and Anderson purchased…
Meddys Opens Strong in Village Pointe with a Fresh Take on Mediterranean
Alex Harb founded Meddy’s in Wichita, Kan. in 2014. He came from Lebanon to study computer science at Wichita State University and worked at local restaurants when he wasn’t studying. He found himself drawn to the energy of the food industry. After a successful career…