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Weekly Market Report

Betty Rae’s Ice Cream will open a second Omaha location at 595 North 155th Plaza. That’s near Karma Coffee in Pepperwood Village. Omaha-based franchisee Zach Molacek also owns the Betty Rae’s shop at 6307 Center Street near Aksarben Village. Started in Kansas City, Betty Rae’s sells hand-made…

Kidlavie, a family park and restaurant, will soon open its first Nebraska location at Oakview Mall in a 22,000 sq. ft space on the second level near the former Rush Market. Designed for children ages 1-12, the park will feature shows, workshops, escape rooms, dining options, a spa and a patisserie…

Delicoffee Bakery Las Chilenas has opened at 8064 South 84th Street at Brentwood Square in La Vista. The grand opening celebration will take place March 8th. The locally owned business specializes in baked desserts, coffee, Chilean empanadas, homemade bread, Dobladitas and other delicacies…

Mazza Middle Eastern Cuisine plans to open early this summer in the former Sofra Kitchen space at 220 South 31st Avenue in Midtown Crossing. The restaurant will “blend traditional and contemporary Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors.” Mazza will be open for both lunch and dinner…

Nékter Juice Bar plans to open its first Nebraska location in the former Phoenix Pool and Spa space at 1405 South 204th Street. Shannon and Jeff Salem will be the local franchisees. California-based Nékter is an award-winning juice bar concept, offering juices, smoothies, açaí bowls and healthy snacks…

Interior renovations are nearly done at Cilantro’s Mexican Bar & Grill’s new space near Oakview Mall. The restaurant plans to open in mid-February at 3309 Oakview Drive, Suite 101, which is immediately east of Reveal Salon & Spa. Cilantro’s had operated at 144th & F for many years but closed that location back in October…

The Light House Coffee Olde Towne will hold a grand opening on Valentine’s Day – February 14th at 119 West Mission Avenue in Bellevue. As a non-profit organization, The Light House coffee shop strives “to give back all we can to Bellevue, southwest Iowa and southeast Nebraska.” NRP Construction is wrapping up work…

GUGU Ramen, a ramen and Korean fried chicken concept, will soon open at 9820 South 71st Plaza in the corner bay of a strip mall next to Jersey’s Mikes. That’s just off 72nd & Cornhusker Road in Papillion and adjacent to Golden Apple Buffet, which opened in June 2024 under the same ownership…

New vendors are on the horizon at Inner Rail Food Hall in Aksarben Village. Papi’s Mexican Grill recently opened, specializing in authentic tacos, burritos and customizable bowls. Other vendors coming soon include All-American Burger, which specializes in smash burgers and fries, and The Grove…