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Omaha Native and Chicago Restaurateur Keeps Pushing
Omaha native and Chicago restaurateur Terry Alexander recently opened two more of his farmer and fishermen homage Publican locations, with Publican Anker and Publican Tavern at O’Hare going live in the last several months. The original Publican and the location
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SamFam, Herbe Sainte Team Has Their Sights Set on More
SamFam, LLC, the team behind recently opened New Orleans-influenced restaurant and bar, Herbe Sainte, has their sights set on two more concepts that will make their debut in Omaha in the coming year. Della Costa will open in Midtown Crossing
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Chef-Owner Jared Clarke Goes Wood Fired
Chef-owner Jared Clarke found a niche with his Railcar Modern American Kitchen in northwest Omaha. With it now well-established, he hankered trying a new concept with Timber Wood Fire Bistro in Countryside Village. Since opening in 2016 at the former
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Letter from the Publisher: Issue 25
Welcome to the new issue of Food & Spirits Magazine, our 25th. As we move into a new year, 2017, FSM will be approaching our 10th anniversary. While we have some exciting things in store for next year, 2016 isn’t
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12 Types of Gift Giving For Foodies in Omaha
It’s the end of the year and in Omaha that usually means cold temperatures, snow and holidays full of good cheer and good company. If you have foodies on your gift list and are struggling to find that perfect gift,
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An Osso Buco Recipe to Remember
The leaves are falling, there’s a chill in the air, your breath is visible and every step crunches the leaves underfoot releasing the aromas of fall that fill your nostrils with memories of the past and a longing for all
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Portrait of a Bartender: Mary K. Gross
I sat down with Mary K. Gross for this issue’s bartender portrait. I’ve known Mary for a while and have always appreciated her cozy ‘bar-side’ manner. She also makes some great cocktails (or in my case, pours some great shots).
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Anne and Craig McVeigh Bring Beacon Hills Take on American Comfort Cuisine
It is back to the future for Anne and Craig McVeigh and their new Beacon Hills restaurant at 6750 Mercy Road in Aksarben Village. The restaurateurs got their industry start at M’s Pub and the Garden Cafe in Omaha before
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Food & Spirits Magazine Announces 2017 Event Schedule
2016 was a great year for events at Food & Spirits Magazine. Along with the 8th Annual Omaha’s Largest Pizza Review continuing its streak of being sold out every year, we also kicked off the inaugural Omaha Doughnut Shootout and
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Chef-Owner Jenny Coco Proves She Can Hang with the Boys
In the male-dominated culinary field men get the lion’s share of attention. In Omaha, Clayton Chapman and Paul Kulik headline a deep roster of acclaimed chefs. But at least one woman, Jenny Coco, has proved her chops compare with anyone’s,
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