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The Insider’s Guide
My first book, The Insider's Guide to Omaha and Lincoln, is the first nationally published travel guide written about the two cities. It includes my take on more than 150 restaurants, including many you've probably never heard of before. My "Insider's Picks" throughout the book include favorite thrift stores, dive bars and hangouts. It also has practical sections: one on where to stay when you're visiting and a second perfect for students or people relocating to Nebraska.
Category Archives: OWH Extras
In Season
Now that the farmer’s markets are in full swing — well, they are starting this weekend — I’ve got a new series running each Wednesday in the World-Herald called In Season. The first one ran last Wednesday, and it’s about … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, In Season, Omaha, OWH Extras
Tagged Farmer's Market, In Season, Omaha, Omaha World-Herald, overwintered spinach, spinach
Review: Brix Midtown Crossing
The short form: The dish above was one of the best things I’ve tried so far in 2013, and so my expectations were high while I was eating at Brix’s new location, in Midtown Crossing. The restaurant is still uneven … Continue reading
Posted in Omaha, OWH Extras, Restaurant Reviews, Restaurants
Tagged Brix, Midtown Crossing, Omaha, Omaha World-Herald, restaurant, Restaurant Review
Review: Kobe Japanese Steakhouse
The short form: I was in New Orleans when my review of Kobe Steakhouse came out, so that explains the delay in posting it here. The experience of eating at a hibachi grill is like no other — I found … Continue reading
Posted in Omaha, OWH Extras, Restaurant Reviews, Restaurants
Tagged Kobe Japanese Steakhouse, Omaha, Omaha World-Herald, restaurant, Restaurant Review
One man’s matchbooks
Today in the World-Herald Matthew wrote a great column about one man’s collection of matchbooks that celebrate the rich history of Omaha restaurants. I was lucky enough to go along with Matthew when he met Rich Yost and his wife, Kim. … Continue reading
Posted in Omaha, OWH Extras, Restaurants
Tagged matchbooks, Omaha, Omaha World-Herald, restaurant, Rich Yost, Vintage
Review: Frank’s Pizzeria
I am a fiend for New York style pizza. The short form: After the first couple bites of this “Special” pizza from Franks, a small west Omaha strip mall joint, I was in love. Subtle raw tomato sauce. Fennel-packed sausage. … Continue reading
Posted in Omaha, OWH Extras, Restaurant Reviews, Restaurants
Tagged Frank's Pizzeria, Omaha, Omaha World-Herald, pizza, restaurant, Restaurant Review
Review: The Corner Creperie
I’ve been thinking about The Corner Creperie, which I reviewed last Friday, since my last visit. I think about the grain crepe, pictured above. I think about the latte. And the cappuccino. And the memorable preserved peaches in the fruit … Continue reading
Posted in Omaha, OWH Extras, Restaurant Reviews, Restaurants, Uncategorized
Tagged Omaha, Omaha World-Herald, restaurant, Restaurant Review, The Corner Creperie
Review: Black Oak Grill
First off, apologies for the absence. Between getting sick for the better part of a week with the flu (ick!) loads of deadlines and lots of other stuff going on, the blog has suffered. But I’m back this week with … Continue reading
Posted in Omaha, OWH Extras, Restaurant Reviews, Restaurants
Tagged Black Oak Grill, Midtown Crossing, Omaha, Omaha World-Herald, restaurant, Restaurant Review
Superfoods
I have a story in today’s paper about the power of superfoods and how long-term dietary changes are probably better for us than the “cleanses” that are so trendy right now. I did a cleanse last year and it was no fun … Continue reading
Jenny Coco on steak
For Chef Jennifer Coco, owner of midtown Omaha’s J. Coco and a James Beard-nominated chef, steak has to be cooked just so. She told me again and again during the two month Food Prowl for steak, which kicked off a … Continue reading
Posted in Food Prowl, Omaha, OWH Extras, Restaurants
Tagged Food Prowl, Omaha, Omaha World-Herald, steak
