• It’s Sunday, the perfect day for a bit of writing on Sam Sifton’s new “See you on Sunday.”

    It’s Sunday, the perfect day for a bit of writing on Sam Sifton’s new “See you on Sunday.”

    Last week’s email newsletter focused on the new Sam Sifton cookbook, which I pre-ordered in October and have been excited about since. I’ve been reading the book since I wrote the newsletter last week, and I came across his recipe called “Meatloaf for Nora,” which led me to this wonderful story, summarized in the book.…

  • Instagram: Feb. 20

    Instagram: Feb. 20

    This week's SBH newsletter: Sam Sifton's fantastic new cookbook, a brief Maui food recap, including the best Panang curry I've ever had, and lots of food news. Find it at the link in my profile.

  • I got my pho fix at the original Saigon – and discovered a new soup

    I got my pho fix at the original Saigon – and discovered a new soup

    A few weeks ago, I had a real hankering for a big bowl of pho. It’s partially because it was snowy (it is tonight, too), partially because temperatures had ebbed to the single digits (again, tonight, too) and because winter had no end in sight. Sadly, that also remains the case. But a bowl of…

  • Czechfest comes to Little Bohemia, plus a Gerda’s pop-up

    Czechfest comes to Little Bohemia, plus a Gerda’s pop-up

    → During my vacation, I saw a Facebook post about a Gerda’s pop-up. A Gerda’s pop-up that I had missed. Since the midtown German mainstay closed last summer, lots of people have mourned the loss of the restaurant’s homemade desserts and their popular Oktoberfest. Apparently I wasn’t the only bummed diner, as more than 250…

  • New African food in midtown, Thai takes over at old High Peak Asian spot, J’s on Jackson is back and a Salvadorian bakery

    New African food in midtown, Thai takes over at old High Peak Asian spot, J’s on Jackson is back and a Salvadorian bakery

    → Okra African Grill is headed to 72nd and Pacific Streets, in Aksarben Center. I’ve seen glimpses of the food, which looks wonderful, on friends’ Facebook pages, and you can see it yourself courtesy of Omaha photographer Ariel Panowicz’s image above. I’m still working on gathering more information about the menu. More soon. → Though…

  • Instagram: Feb. 13

    Instagram: Feb. 13

    This week's SBH newsletter: a brief aloha from Maui (because yes, I'm still here, and still soaking up those island vibes.) Find it at the link in my profile.

  • Instagram: Feb 11

    Instagram: Feb 11

    Dole Whip goal unlocked.

  • Instagram: Feb. 9

    Instagram: Feb. 9

    The Aloha Mixed Plate: shoyu chicken, imu braised teriyaki beef, fresh fish, white rice and macaroni salad.

  • Instagram: Feb. 6

    Instagram: Feb. 6

    This week's SBH newsletter: An ode to a neighborhood favorite, Matthew's new favorite cocktail, Dante lasagna night and the latest on Saddle Creek Breakfast Club. Find it at the link in my profile.

  • Saddle Creek Breakfast Club is the news of the week

    Saddle Creek Breakfast Club is the news of the week

    Update: SCBC staff plans to open the restaurant tomorrow, Feb. 7, and Friday, Feb. 14, to serve a limited menu from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saddle Creek Breakfast Club’s announcement earlier this week that it will be closed in February is the talk of the local food world. The restaurant approached the announcement with…