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Another McAlister’s Deli is coming to our area! I recently discovered the delicious food and McAlister Deli’s genuine hospitality when I visited their Council Bluffs location that opened earlier this year.

Today is the grand opening of the McAlister’s deli, located on 603 S 72nd, just south of Dodge St on 72nd. Stop by for a friendly atmosphere, food made to order, and great service. Here’s a few reasons to check out the new McAlister’s Deli (I’m going to let the pictures tell the story. Be ready to drool.) Read More…

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When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s amore. I are more than a little in “amore” (love in Italian) with the newest concept from Nebraska favorite Valentino’s; this location includes sit down table service rather than the usual buffet and carry out options. Plus, there’s so much more than just pizza at the Valentino’s Ristorante located in Lincoln near 28th and Pinelake. I was delighted to attend a local blogger and influencer event with some of my favorite Nebraska tastemakers. We were all totally blown away by the quality of the food, plus the experience and ambience were next level. Read on for my reasons you need to visit Valentino’s Ristorante as soon as possible: Read More…

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Editor’s Note – Updated April 2021.  Some of you may know I actually live in Bellevue, Nebraska just south of Omaha. What you may not know is that our town of 50,000+ residents has some AMAZING locally owned restaurants. In fact, most of the restaurants in Bellevue are locally owned and it was really hard Read more

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My family has been frequenting the locally owned B&B Classic Dogs restaurant in Bellevue since they opened several years ago. Last year they opened a 2nd B&B Classic Dogs Express location in West Omaha. They have some of their classic menu items and added some amazing BBQ. This restaurant is a hidden gem just off 168th & Harrison.

They offer unique flavors and some amazing specials. Keep reading to learn more and a chance to win a $25 gift card. Read More…

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Do you remember Mister C’s, Aquila Tea Room, French Cafe or Bohemian Cafe? In Kim Reiner’s first book ‘Lost Restaurants of Omaha’, she delves into the fascinating history of Omaha’s lost restaurants. She shares stories of the owners, the patrons and what happened to over 30 restaurants in the Metro area. Some stories are quite tragic, like the untimely demise of Cafe Beautiful. Others are refreshingly nostalgic for anyone who has a love for Omaha. Read More…

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My Pie Pizza Now Open in Omaha! #PieLoveYou

I recently attended a blogger event at My Pie Pizza to check out this new locally-owned business in Omaha. Located on 120th & Blondo, My Pie Pizza offers delicious, gourmet pizzas, salads and local beers. Check out my quick video and keep reading to learn more about this new restaurant and enter to win a Read more

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Disclosure: I attended a blogger event at Crave Omaha to facilitate this post. All opinions are mine. Midtown Crossing has changed so much since I moved back to Omaha a decade ago. Now it’s a thriving area with lots of stores, restaurants, housing and fun events. One of my favorite date night restaurants in Midtown Read more

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