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The former Applebee’s restaurant at 3350 South 143rd Plaza near Oak View Mall will become Clase Código Cocina & Tequila. Interior renovations are now under way, but the opening date is yet to be announced. According to Clase Código’s Facebook page, the restaurant is…

All American Burger, a smash burger concept that debuted at Inner Rail Food Hall in January, will soon open in the former Untamed Kitchen space at 1421 Farnam Street, which closed in October 2024. Dubbed “an homage to the classic American hamburger,” both concepts are under the same ownership…

Kpot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot plans to open its first Nebraska restaurant in the former Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse in Village Pointe Shopping Center. One year ago, Kpot announced it would move into the former Granite City building at the Westroads, but that deal fell through. The rapidly growing chain…

Flora Cafe, a new Mexican brunch restaurant, will soon open downtown at 1009 Farnam Street just south of Gene Leahy Mall. The space was previously occupied by Matsu Sushi. Flora Cafe is under the same ownership as Sam’s Leon Mexican Food and will feature an outdoor patio and a menu of authentic dishes…

The Brunch Box, a breakfast-and-lunch restaurant in downtown’s Capitol District, plans to open a second location in the Oak View Mall Food Court. Owner Stephanie Goodrich and her business partner Robert Johnson will open the Oak View location this spring in a space once occupied by The Cookie Company…

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…