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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…
Block 16 is a Downtown Staple Built on Innovation
Paul and Jessica Urban purchased New York Chicken and Gyro in downtown Omaha in 2010 with the intention of converting it to a fine dining restaurant. High costs and limited funding led them to make the best of the existing kitchen. They kept the gyro equipment and...
Twisted Cork Bistro Serves Standout Seafood with Deep Roots and Bold Flavors
The Twisted Cork Bistro originally opened in 2008, founded by Darrell and Laura Auld after moving to Omaha to be closer to family. It started as a small lunch-only bistro with just seven tables. Over time, it grew to include dinner service and expanded with the...
Jewell on Capitol Hits High Notes with Small Plates, Cocktails and Great Music
The Jewell opened in early 2019 as a modern jazz club in Omaha’s Capitol District. Its mission was to bring top-tier jazz (and related genres) into a swanky, supper-club atmosphere. They were able to survive the pandemic until closing their doors in 2023. Fortunately, The Jewell has a new life, renamed Jewell on Capitol…
Dante is Strictly Authentic Neapolitan Pizza, Perfect Pasta and a Dedication to Italian Wine
Dante chef and owner Nick Strawhecker grew up in Omaha and discovered a passion for cuisine during a four-year stay in London while his father worked abroad for First Data Resources. “We’d go to Belgium or the Netherlands for the weekend, spend weeks at a time in...
‘Blue Sushi Sake Grill’ is an Omaha Original Serving Inspired Sushi Since 2002
‘Blue Sushi Sake Grill’ first opened in 2002. Its original location was just a few doors down from its current location at 144th & West Maple Road. Blue opened at a time when Omaha had limited sushi offerings and is the first of many concepts from Flagship Restaurant Group. Recently, the location at…
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