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Seasons Change
How a Dundee anchor and Countryside newcomer keep their menus dynamic and their guests coming back for more. The Christmas tree is down, the New Year’s ball has dropped and the Valentine’s roses are no more. The big holidays are
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A New Beginning: The Barrett Family Breaks New Ground With “The B”
Barrett’s Barleycorn recently celebrated their 30th Anniversary at 4330 Leavenworth Street. Barrett’s has built a very successful enterprise thanks to excellent pub fare and as a gathering place for soccer fans and LSU and other baseball fans during the College
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Anthony Kueper Dedicated to Creating Memories at Dolce
In four-and-a-half years, Anthony Kueper has gone from sous chef to executive chef to chef-owner at fine dining Dolce in northwest Omaha. Dolce is another of the city’s new crafted American food spots, but unlike the young, fresh-from-culinary-school phenoms running
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Tacos and Tequila Take Center Stage at Hook & Lime
The high concept behind Hook & Lime Tacos + Tequila is a small plate nirvana paired with crafted margaritas for a fine dining-meets-street food experience. The changing menu is anchored by tacos and tortas, family-style meals and shareable small plates.
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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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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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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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Doing Things the Dario Way Nets Omaha Two of its Most Distinctive Restaurants
Half measures don’t cut it with Dario Schicke, the Bosnian chef-owner who bears a striking resemblance to Alec Baldwin. Schicke’s helped raise the Omaha culinary scene through a pair of Dundee restaurants dedicated to distinct, authentic European cuisines. His Dario’s
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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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