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Once A Prawn a Time in Omaha
Once a prawn a time, in a Whole Foods in Omaha, there was a delicious assortment of shrimp, waiting to be taken to a loving home. Each shrimp had his or her own story, told in great detail by the
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Facebooking Reality: The responsibility we all share
In 1992, Madonna wrote the original Fifty Shades of Grey, entitled Sex. There was an uproar (as expected) from the conservative community regarding the dark and explicit nature of the book. In a television interview regarding the negative response from
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Sodas Which You May Not be Entirely Aware of: Green River
Okay folks, here we are again. Your favorite quarterly column showcasing rare and desirable sodas is finally back. This time we will be exploring Green River – I’m quite excited about this featured soda. First, we will look at a
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Death of a Salesman
The wine world is filled with romantic imagery. Vineyards ripe with grapes glistening in the morning sun, cellars awash with the beautiful damp aromas of juice aging patiently in oak barrels, tasting rooms animated by swirling glasses and lively, intellectual
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Beer Chat: The good life
If you love better beer and call the 37th state in the Union home, then the “Good Life” surely has had deeper meaning to you with each passing year as of late. Simply put, Nebraska is making great beer. Last
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Portrait of a Bartender: Justin Swanson
This issue I find myself near a hotel in downtown Omaha, searching out a looking glass. Through that looking glass I go, and I wait for permission to go through a wall. Behind this wall of unopened liquor bottles lies
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Healthy Seasonal Eats and Treats: A Local Guide to Making Better Choices for Your Body
The Holiday season brings with it shorter days, colder weather, work parties, friend’s parties and family gatherings. It can be easy to indulge in everything. Our city and surrounding areas offer ways to eat, drink and be healthier quite often,
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Catching the Train to Omaha Food on Midwestern Railway Journeys
A Review of Omaha Food: Bigger Than Beef by Rachel P.Grace You are entering a zone – not a zone of danger, but of food. For your journey, the new book, Omaha Food, Bigger Than Beef, is a kind of
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Railcar Modern American Kitchen: A Hidden Gem in Omaha’s Restaurant Scene
Although Railcar Modern American Kitchen, located at 144th and Blondo, is easily seen from the road, it feels like a hidden gem that seems to have been a bit overlooked in the recent bustling Omaha restaurant scene. Tucked into an
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The Joy of Gumbo
How would you like it if you knew you could absolutely knock the socks off your next dinner party guests? If you’re like me, I’m guessing the answer is a loud and resounding, “Yes!” Seeing your friends and family completely
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