Java. Joe. Lifeblood. Brew. Whatever nickname you use, Omahans love their coffee. More than 61,000 coffee shops pepper the American landscape, with Omaha accounting for all but a dozen. Just kidding. With dozens of local and national coffeehouses around town, it may seem that way sometimes. We all have our favorites, and loyalty is strong …
Omaha loves a good donut. I’m more of a traditionalist in that I like frosted cake donuts with much showy toppings. They taste the best (though I love looking at the over-the-top-almost-art creations). Depending on your preferences, you’ll find a donut shop on this list that meets it. And they’re all in West Omaha. If …
A mimosa and relaxed-paced brunch is the stuff of vacations without the kids. On this rare spring morning, I was not out of town, but brunching with a friend in Omaha’s historic Blackstone District at the Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel. Call it a Sunday mini vacation. Disclosure: I was the guest of the Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel …
It started out as a simple enough thought of mine: I wonder what the best new restaurant I’ve tried was. And so I started looking at what new restaurants opened in Omaha in 2021 and I realized just how much there was to choose from. Dozens of restaurants and breweries opened in Omaha in 2021, not to …
Fried chicken with a side of homemade potatoes, chicken gravy, buttered corn, and a bread roll or cornbread. Fried chicken is a delicious comfort food any time of the year. It’s tasty whether it’s fresh from the pan or served cold. How many family picnics and reunions have had large plates of crispy chicken? From …
I love brunch, you just probably won’t catch me at one. Why? Because I just can’t wait that long to eat. Some of you have the patience (good. for. you.). So, if you’re looking for a new spot for brunch in Omaha, this is the list you’ve been waiting for! Read on to get the …