Neighborhood: Benson

Fontenelle Boulevard to North 72nd Street, Ames to Western Avenue

  • Instagram: Dec. 12

    Instagram: Dec. 12

    This week’s SBH newsletter: A look at Omaha’s new late night, high-end diner, @jojosbenson, plus a whole gang of restaurant openings and my take on a high-end cheese plate. Find it, as always, at the link in my profile.

  • Mayne St. Market says goodbye, Copps Pizza and Jukes Ale Works are open

    — Mayne St. Market closed its Benson location. It’s last day was Oct. 18. It was at 6207 Maple St. — Jazz, the Lousiana-focused restaurant downtown, closed. The restaurant opened in 2006 at 1421 Farnam St. It has several other locations around the Midwest and one in Texas.— Copps Pizza took over the former SmashBurger location at 7204 Jones St. The…

  • Au Courant’s ham and Block 16’s ninth anniversary

    Au Courant’s ham and Block 16’s ninth anniversary

    For one glorious moment — ok, two weeks — Au Courant brought its ham back to the menu. I happened in on the ham’s last night of its cameo, and was reminded of my review where I gushed about an earlier version of chef Ben Maides’ ham. (If you can’t read that review, to summarize: It was the best, most modern…