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Sous Vide, Not Paleo but Prehistoric
Sous-vide, or just unhyphenated sous vide cooking is cooking under vacuum. Say, “soo-veed.” Don’t pronounce the terminal S or the final E and you’ll be square with any waiter. Rhyme the first word with grouse and say, “souse viday” and
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Summertime Goodness: Gazpacho Recipe
Another season is upon us and with it comes the sunny and sweltering hot days of summer. What better way to refresh and recharge than a quiet warm evening on the patio sipping chilled white wine or maybe a deliciously
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Bayou Bonanza: An exploration of Omaha’s expanding Cajun, creole, and soul food scene.
It was a warm and windy Wednesday morning in Mid-June. My girlfriend Melissa and I were driving down Interstate 77 from Charlotte to Charleston. It was our first visit and we had heard first hand from friends that their food
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The Supper Club: Mexique|Chicago
Publisher’s Note: Omega Omega Omega (Tri Omega), the culinary fraternity at the Institute for the Culinary Arts at Metropolitan Community College, strives to provide students with opportunities to apply and develop their skills through unique experiences. One of these experiences
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A Midsummer’s Picnic with Salt 88
Mostly people enjoy picnics, and I believe Omahans are no exception. This is the thought that woke me up sweating in the night – having a picnic adventure (or many) was inevitable. Where to start though? Oh, oh, I know.
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8 of Our Favorite Places for Brunch
Brunch has been a trending craze in the national food scene for a while now, with bottomless brunch in NYC sprouting up, and Omaha is no exception. Our Metro area abounds with plenty of great options to enjoy a weekend
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Sam & Louie’s Pizza is an Elkhorn Family Affair
Henry Ford is quoted as saying, “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” For the Nolan family of Elkhorn, Ford’s words reflect not only this family’s spirit, but their thriving business and giving impact
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Passing the Torch at the Dundee Dell
In the wake of Piccolo’s closing, leaving Omaha one less signature Italian steakhouse, the Bohemian Cafe announced it would serve its last Czech specialties in September. So when rumors surfaced Pat Gobel was selling the city’s oldest pub, the Dundee
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Good Life, Great Food: Celebrating Omaha Restaurant Week
For some people, spring break is the week they look forward to all year long. For these landlocked travelers, there is nothing quite as exciting as journeying to the beach for a few days in the sun. For others, there
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Letter from the Publisher: Issue 24
Welcome to the 24th issue of Food & Spirits Magazine. This issue also marks our ninth year anniversary and we’re proud and honored to have served our readers and the Omaha food and spirits community for (what feels like) so
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