• Instagram: Dec. 5

    Instagram: Dec. 5

    This week’s SBH newsletter: Some thoughts on restaurant closings and nostalgia, plus 24 hours in Lincoln, including this delicious paella @sebastianstable. Read it, as always, at the link in my profile.

  • New Mexican in Papillion, Alice brings craft drinks to West Omaha, Mouth of the South closes

    This week: Lots more openings on my radar this week and fewer closings.  I’m sure many of you know by now that Mouth of the South closed its location near 72nd and Ames Avenue. I exchanged a few messages with owner Ryan Ernst, who said yes, he does have plans to reopen. But right now, he’s just…

  • A handful of Lincoln favorites

    A handful of Lincoln favorites

    Matthew and I headed to Lincoln last weekend, post-Thanksgiving feast (which was delicious) to hang out with some family and go to the Nebraska-Iowa football game. Downer of a game but hey, the food and drinks were pretty great.  I just love everything about Goldenrod Pastries: Its neighborhood; its absolutely scrumptious baked goods, many of which…

  • Happy Thanksgiving Eve! (Yes, it’s a thing now.)
  • What I’ve been eating (cheese plates, basically)

    What I’ve been eating (cheese plates, basically)

    Here you see two examples of how I love to eat. How I would eat all the time if I had my way about it. In fact, I had a third cheese and meat plate Monday night, at La Buvette, and just didn’t take a photo of it. If you get the chance, check out…

  • Instagram: Nov. 29

    Instagram: Nov. 29

    I’m still eating chili at every restaurant that has it. I’m not reporting my results until my site launches, so there’s much chili to be consumed. Good thing I like chili.

  • Instagram: Nov. 27

    Instagram: Nov. 27

    This week’s SBH newsletter: Things I’m thankful for (including food, my husband, my cats, you, gentle reader and cheese) plus recipes for a favorite holiday cocktail and appetizer. Follow the link in my profile for more.

  • A simple appetizer and a simple cocktail for the holidays

    A simple appetizer and a simple cocktail for the holidays

    Speaking of cheese, I don’t know what it is, but I love a cheese ball around the holidays. They are simple to make, almost always delicious, appeal to everyone and look great with a side of Ritz. For Thursday, I got assigned an appetizer, and I’ll be making this Gruyere and Thyme Cheese Ball coated with toasted…

  • Instagram: Nov. 21

    Instagram: Nov. 21

    In this week’s SBH newsletter it’s all about our new NYC favorites, including this incredible and unusual Thai dish, plus Matthew’s favorite cocktail spots (for now.) Oh! And there’s a cool event you should know about from @howardstreetwine and @block16.jessnpaul this weekend. I’ll be there and so should you. Read at the link in my…

  • 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…