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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.
Tag Archives: The Boiler Room
Guest Post: Greetings from Booze Island
This is the first in an occasional series of guest blog posts focused on the out-of-town drinking adventures of one Matthew Hansen, who also happens to be my husband. Enjoy. The Whistler, 2421 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, 773-227-3530 If you someday … Continue reading
Posted in Cocktails, Guest bloggers, Travel
Tagged Chicago, Greetings from Booze Island, Kansas City, Manifesto, Matthew, The Boiler Room, The Violet Hour, The Whistler
A belated birthday treat
I took my husband out for a belated birthday dinner on Saturday night, and he picked the Boiler Room as the spot he wanted to eat. When I called to make the reservation, Chef Paul Kulik asked me if I … Continue reading
Posted in Restaurants
Tagged birthday, chicken fried steak, Omaha, Paul Kulik, restaurant, The Boiler Room
Emerging Terrain Elevate Dinner
Yesterday, I covered Emerging Terrain’s second dinner event in celebration of new banners being installed on a grain elevator near Interstate 80 outside downtown Omaha. Though I covered the event, I never had a chance to sit down and eat … Continue reading
Posted in OWH Extras, Restaurants
Tagged Block 16, Dante, Elevate dinner, Emerging Terrain, J. Coco, M's Pub, Omaha, Omaha World-Herald, restaurant, The Boiler Room, The Grey Plume
Guest Post: Paul Kulik on Vinitaly, part three
Today is the third and final Omavore guest post from Paul Kulik, chef and owner of Omaha’s Boiler Room and a James Beard Award semifinalist. Paul and I prowled Omaha looking for spaghetti in March just days before he left … Continue reading
Posted in Guest bloggers, Travel, Wine
Tagged Italy, Jesse Becker, Paul Kulik, The Boiler Room, Travel, Vinitaly, wine
Guest Post: Paul Kulik on Vinitaly, part two
Today is the second Omavore guest post from Paul Kulik, chef and owner of Omaha’s Boiler Room and a James Beard Award semifinalist. Paul and I prowled Omaha looking for spaghetti in March just days before he left for Italy, … Continue reading
Posted in Guest bloggers, Travel, Wine
Tagged Aperol Spritz, Bottega di Vini, Italy, Jesse Becker, Paul Kulik, The Boiler Room, Travel, Verona, Vinitaly
Dining Trends: Wine Dinners
Last Friday I wrote a story about wine dinners in Omaha. I went to one at the Boiler Room and had a great experience. The short form: Wine dinners are expensive but worth the money. You’ll get to try wines … Continue reading
happy christmasbirthday
Last night my husband took me to The Grey Plume for my birthday dinner, followed by drinks at The Boiler Room. I ate sautéed octopus. Duck fat fries with an egg. Duck with pillowy gnocchi. (lots of duck, I know.) … Continue reading
Posted in Cocktails, Holidays, Restaurants
Tagged birthday, Christmas, Holidays, Omaha, ramos gin fizz, The Boiler Room, The Grey Plume
Thanksgiving week: Wine with Jesse Becker, MS
I met Master Sommelier Jesse Becker when he was working at Omaha’s Boiler Room restaurant. Not only does he know his stuff — he’s got the rare and prestigious professional certification awarded by The Court of Master Sommeliers – he’s a … Continue reading
