• My Favorite Foodie Gifts

    My Favorite Foodie Gifts

    I like cooking, so its natural that I get a lot of food-related gifts. I also buy a lot of food-related gifts for myself. Here, in no specific order, are the things I think the foodie in your life might love this holiday season.  The New Joy of Cooking. I have this book, and I…

  • Instagram: Dec. 15

    Instagram: Dec. 15

    Did you know @forno.omaha has wings? They do. And they’re great, sweet-spicy with super tender meat and a lovely char.

  • Instagram: Dec. 14

    Instagram: Dec. 14

    Still working my way through Omaha chili. The full rundown will be live on my site in January.

  • Sneak peek: Benson’s new high-end, late night diner

    Sneak peek: Benson’s new high-end, late night diner

    When I accepted owner Jose Dionico’s invitation to check out JoJo’s in Benson, his new high-end, late night diner, I was already looking forward to writing this email. Because I had a feeling it was going to be just what Omaha can use right now: a well executed, breakfasty option as good in the morning…

  • 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.

  • Holiday lunches, the return of Austin’s Steakhouse and Petrow’s plans to close

    Another busy week in the restaurant news game.  Before I get to openings and closings, a couple events to note.  → If you find it challenging to get to Omaha’s “fancy restaurants” on a regular basis, two very nice spots (that I know of) open for a limited run of holiday lunches. V. Mertz will serve…

  • Instagram: Dec. 7

    Instagram: Dec. 7

    Still pretty into the cheese plate I made last night.

  • 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…