Sara Locke

Chipotlane A new Chipotle opened on Monday at 14415 Stony Brook Blvd. The new location offers fast lane pick up for online orders, as well as in-person customization of your personal tacos, burritos, or rice bowls. Like most dining establishments in Omaha at this time, the new establishment is seeking additional staff. Benefits include: Doozies […]

BOB An updated list of local Black Owned Businesses has been updated and shared in celebration of yesterday’s Juneteenth recognition. Many thanks to Lex Jonae, Imani Murray, and Omaha Food Lovers for creating and maintaining this list! Papillion Taco Guy Scott Nedved, better known locally as Papillion Taco Guy, will be a nomad no more. […]

In recent years, Omaha has repeatedly been named in the top ten, five,and eventually top two foodie cities in the United States. The road torecognition, however, was long and winding. While it wasn’t until the lateEighties and Nineties that nationally recognized restaurants would setup shop in our neck of the woods, Omaha has been home-growingtalent […]

Chirpy’s Play Cafe Today marks the official ribbon cutting before this weekend’s grand opening celebration of Chirpy’s Play Cafe. The full coffee and small bites bar at 2063 Creekside Drive in Papillion features a secure indoor play area, making coffee dates fun for little ones, too. You are encouraged to reserve your spot at the […]

Marco’s Pizza The Papillion location of Marco’s Pizza is reopening to the public. The shop will occupy the bay that formerly housed Family Video. The new location hopes to be opened by the end of September, and positions are being filled immediately. To apply, visit the Marco’s Pizza location on Galvin in Bellevue. Welcome back […]

By the time you’ve read these words, a Marana Forni rotating wood and gas oven will have travelled 4,950 miles from fair Verona, Italy, to a kitchen under construction at Millwork Commons in Omaha. “We are going domestic, as locally as possible for everything we can. Except the oven. That was never a question. We […]

Julio’s Announced in a post on Facebook last night, Julio’s at 192nd and Q is closed immediately. The post indicated that Julio’s would be opening in a smaller venue next year, and that a new dining establishment would be occupying the bay Julio’s is now vacating. Nebraska Del Peru New at 7007 Grover street, Nebraska […]

La Festa This is the weekend to celebrate the sights and sounds, and to savor the flavor of Omaha’s annual Italian Festival. Head to Il Palazzo this Friday through Sunday at 5110 N 132nd street. The event benefits the American Italian Heritage Society, and tickets are $7 at the door. Food Pavillions will feature pastas, […]

Sand Point A new spot is preparing for a grand opening at 655 N 114th and Dodge. Sand Point New England Fare is brought to you by the minds who gave you Three Kids Lobster, and is planning a Fall opening. Expect ahi burgers, chowders, succulent seafood on a half shell, and other ubiquitous New […]

The first article I ever published in Omaha was a story about Espana, and the reverence owner Carlos Mendez demonstrated with every detail of the establishment and the dishes it served. It’s only fitting that my final feature for The Reader checks in on Mendez, catches you up on his accomplishments, and bookends my run […]