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Burger Review: In Lieu of a Reuben, I tried the Crescent Moon’s house smash burger
Omaha Burger Bracket season is one of the only times of year — and one of the only reasons — I would forego one of my favorite Reubens in Omaha. But in the name of burger research, I ordered the house double smash burger topped with two slices of melted cheddar. As I said, I’d…
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Voting for the 2022 #OmahaBurgerBracket is open and lively! Lots of great first round matches and we managed to group the contenders into regions this year, a highly requested change.Cruise on up to the link in my profile and vote now! Voting on the first round ends Thursday, and my “burger content” starts later this…
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I did not know today was Emo Brunch when we headed to @fizzysomaha, but I’m not sad we accidentally checked it out. This little boho joint is now firmly on my Sunday list. Espresso martini (the tour continues), cheeseburger (‘tis the season), Jimmy eats burritos (black beans, eggs, queso, roasted pepper, Spanish rice and flaming…
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Welcome back to SBH bracket season! We're debuting the Omaha Burger Bracket next week and we're asking for your help: What burger absolutely must be on our list of 64 contenders? Cruise on up to the link in my profile and check out our initial list; then, in the comments on that post, share your…
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Help us choose 64 burgers for the Omaha Burger Bracket
Welcome back to bracket season! My team has been scheming this year’s Omaha Burger Bracket for a whole year — basically since the day the Omaha Pizza Bracket of 2021 closed — and this time, we’re letting you in on the action before the voting begins. We want to make sure we’re not missing an…
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Two things I learned in Miami today: 1. The Cubano at Old’s in Little Havana is so insanely good. The thick layer of melted cheese combined with the tangy mustard, tart pickles and the super tender ham and pork all between crispy Cuban bread. Man. So good. 2. A mojito is actually really delicious when…
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Review: Two great meals in Denver (plus, Shake Shack)
I made a quick jaunt to Denver two weeks ago — mostly for a Kacey Musgraves show with a friend — but you know I managed to squeeze in a bit of dining worth adding to the blog. I haven’t spent all that much time in Denver; in fact this was only my third time…
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Prime rib with side of history: Johnny’s, iconic Stockyards steakhouse, turns 100
It’s 7:30 pm on a wintry Friday night and the parking lot outside of Johnny’s Cafe, a South Omaha landmark, is jammed. The scent of seared steak wafts out the heavy, faux-bronze doors as they swing outward, and diners walk into a glowing, ruby-hued time capsule of Nebraska food history. To the left is the…
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The history of Omaha steakhouses, past and present
Omaha’s history with steak dates back a century. Now, as the oldest restaurant in Omaha, Johnny’s Cafe, celebrates its 100th anniversary, we take a look back at the steakhouses of old and tell the stories of those still serving red meat. Closed Trentino’s 1001 Pacific St. 1933-1976 The Pirruccello family moved to Omaha from Sicily…
