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The SBH Review: At downtown Omaha’s Flora Cafe, family recipes bring flavor, and memories, to brunch
Some meals I’ve eaten in the past live rent free in my mind. They’re memories of the fanciest meals I’ve ever had, or local delicacies I sampled while traveling, or the time I ate a reindeer pizza in Norway. And meals from home that feel like home. One such dish lodged in my memory: The…
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Steak Town: At Omaha’s Pivot Prime, American beef meets French technique and chef-driven creativity
Pivot Prime, a new Omaha steakhouse, offers a unique dining experience with dishes like a beef tallow candle and classic French-inspired cuisine. The restaurant excels in service, ambiance, and food quality, featuring dry-aged beef and creative sides. While some items, like dessert, need improvement, it aims to be a top contender among local steakhouses.
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Steak Town: In York, steak comes with a side of history — and community
Chances “R,” a historic steakhouse in York, Nebraska, has been serving the community since 1932. Known for its prime rib buffet and homemade food, it has become a social hub for locals and travelers. Recently purchased by Renee and Bryan Jantz, the restaurant aims to preserve its legacy while modernizing aspects of the venue.
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The SBH Review: Lively Santoro offers Omaha a mix of Mexican favorites and novel offerings
Santoro, chef Jesus Rivera’s new upscale Mexican restaurant in Omaha, combines familiar favorites from his former venue with innovative dishes. The vibrant eatery has a lively atmosphere but struggles with noise. While prices are higher, the menu features enticing options like enchiladas suizas and al pastor tacos. Rivera aims to enhance the dining experience over…
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Steak Town USA: 801 checks every box of classic steakhouse experience, then checks a few more
801 Chophouse in downtown Omaha offers an exceptional dining experience with a focus on high-quality steaks and top-notch service. Guests can select cuts directly from a meat cart, enjoy unique desserts, and savor classic steakhouse sides. The attentive staff and nostalgic atmosphere contribute to memorable celebrations, albeit at a premium price.
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The SBH review: Cattle Call has the dumplings — and much more
“Fusion” has become a bit of a dirty word in the restaurant world, or at least something that has gone out of fashion. Cattle Call, on the corner of 16th and Farnam streets, is doing its part to bring fusion into 2025. And it’s doing so in an interesting way, serving chef-driven, higher-end cuisine in…
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Steak Town USA: Omaha’s legendary Gorat’s Steakhouse is reinvesting in its own future
If you, like me, haven’t made your way into Gorat’s Steakhouse in years, I have a surprise for you: It’s time to go back. Gorat’s is good again. I went into this fourth installment of Steak Town USA not knowing exactly what I was going to find on the menu, but hoping to lean into…
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Steak Town USA: Down a remote road, find a ghost town – and one of the state’s best steaks
It’s not unusual these days to sit down at a table at The Speakeasy, the old-school steakhouse located in an honest-to-goodness ghost town a few miles outside Holdrege, and be served a decidedly new-school cut of meat. On a recent Saturday night it was a 14-ounce WinterFrost American wagyu ribeye, harvested from Japanese Black, American-bred…
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Steak Town USA: At Brother Sebastian’s, a blessedly odd vision becomes steak gospel
The original idea for Brother Sebastian’s, the monastery-themed steakhouse in west Omaha that’s now been around for nearly 50 years, was sketched out on the back of a pizza box. Loren Koch, the original owner, drew his idea for the themed restaurant, with its many small dining rooms, fireplaces and cozy ambiance. “All of it…
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The SBH review: At buzzy new West Omaha bar-and-grill, come for sports, stay for food
30hop, which opened its first Omaha location two months ago, is all about the beer. That’s in fact where it gets its name: The upscale bar and grill’s first location, in Coralville, Iowa, had 30 beers on tap. In Omaha, it’s actually 32 beers, 27 of which are brewed in Nebraska, Iowa or Kansas. I…