Fizzy’s Fountain & Liquors is a Nostalgic Time Capsule of Classic Comfort Food and Inspired Ice Cream Cocktails
When you step inside Fizzy’s, you find yourself standing in a nostalgic 1950s style diner. The lighting is dim and romantic, so much that you might want your phone light to see the menu, but not so much that…
‘Jaipur’ is an Omaha Staple of Fine Indian Food and Craft Beer
Jaipur is named after the capital of northern India’s Rajasthan state. It’s also Omaha’s oldest craft brewery, opening in 1992. The Rockbrook Village restaurant serves notably delicious Indian food. This is evident by the lines of awards on the wall that greet you as...
Grow Omaha Eats Top 5 Restaurants of 2024
I really enjoyed eating my way through Omaha in 2024 and have met some amazing chefs, restauranteurs and incredible staff. The burgeoning culinary scene shows no signs of slowing down, despite some recent closures over the past couple years. I love that restaurants…
‘Avoli Osteria’ is a Quintessential Italian Gem in Historic Dundee
Dario Schicke was born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and left during the war in the 1990s, settling in Germany, where he worked in various Italian restaurants. That’s where he met his wife and business partner, Amy, a Nebraska native. They were married in Germany in 1995 before…
‘Plank Provisions’ is an Exceptional Old Market Seafood Experience
Plank Provisions has been on the corner of 12th & Howard Street in the Old Market for 13 years. Since opening its doors, it’s become a local seafood favorite and a long-standing success for Omaha’s Flagship Restaurant Group. Upon stepping inside…
‘Graley’s Creamery & Confections’ is an Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor that Packs Flavor with Nostalgia
One of the oldest buildings in downtown Papillion has stood since 1870. It began as the H.A. Sander General Store. In 1939, it became Abel’s Bar and Grill, where in the 1950s, customers could get a burger, fries…
‘Cattle Call’ is Downtown Late Night Food with Fine Dining Flair
‘Cattle Call’ opened its doors August 10th at the corner of Farnham and 16th in downtown Omaha. It was developed as a late-night food spot but has become so much more. It’s a great place to stop in, grab a bite and a cocktail. It’s also a great date night spot…
Châm Pang Lanes and Ghost Donkey are Memorable Additions to the Omaha Experience
The moment you step into Châm Pang Lanes you’re completely transported from the Old Market into a striking scene that combines all the best parts of the 1980s’ neon world with a ritzy Japanese nightclub…
‘Ooh De Lally’ is Culinary Excellence with a Noble Cause
A beautiful mural decorates the wall facing the front door to Ooh De Lally on Underwood Avenue in Dundee. The mural was created by self-taught painter and artist Eduardo Gardea, who has experience as a specialist providing support to formerly incarcerated Nebraskans…
‘Dolce’ is an Inspired Journey into Fine Dining
Dolce means sweet in Italian and originally started off as a bakery. Owner and Chef Anthony Kueper bought Dolce in 2017 and quickly implemented his spin on fine dining. Kueper has an impressive resume. He was a James Beard semifinalist for Best Chef: Midwest in 2022....
‘Ruhlman’s Steakhouse’ Began as an Impossible Dream
Ruhlman’s Steakhouse is the realization of owner Phil Ruhlman’s lifelong dream. He had always wanted to own a steakhouse but thought it would be impossible. Ruhlman paid his way through college bartending at Misty’s Steakhouse and Lounge in Lincoln and graduated with…
‘Porky Butts’ is an Omaha Master of Meats
Blane Hunter opened Porky Butts in 2018 after years of competition-winning barbecue. He grew up in South Texas, and it’s not a stretch to say he’s been barbecuing his whole life. He helped his dad as soon as he was able and later attended Fox Valley Technical College and Johnson and Wales University…