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Oto, a high-end cocktail bar with an optimal, hi-fidelity sound experience, plans to open in October at Aksarben Village. Oto will be located in a 1,500 sq. ft. space on the ground floor of the HDR headquarters building adjacent to the lobby. La Traga-Zona has opened next to the Mexitli restaurant in the…

North Italia will open its first Nebraska location in the former Bravo Cucina Italiana space at Village Pointe, according to a city building permit. North Italia is a national chain under The Cheesecake Factory umbrella of restaurant brands and serves handmade pasta, pizza and other Italian inspired dishes…

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…