Legendary Legacy
February 11, 2018 ·
Posted In: Omaha Magazine , Places , Restaurants
Despite his retirement from a long, fruitful career in the restaurant business, Chuck Caniglia can still be found doing what he loves best. “You caught me with my hands full. I’m making homemade Venice Inn […]
Retro Glamour
January 12, 2018 ·
Posted In: Encounter , Fashion , Restaurants
The new Monarch Prime & Bar lends itself to bold and polished looks. Sleek silhouettes, tailored fits, a little bit of romance and everything that sparkles and shines make for a lush escape from the […]
Venezuelan Street Food
December 28, 2017 ·
Posted In: Omaha Magazine , People , Restaurants
The most common misunderstanding new customers have when approaching El Arepón is that they’re going to walk away with a platter of tacos or some other Mexican fare. “South American food is not the same […]
Fancy Food in Historic Buildings
December 17, 2017 ·
Posted In: Omaha Magazine , Restaurants
When Jennifer Coco and business partner Tom Simmons started thinking about opening a new restaurant somewhere in town, they considered a historic building in Dundee. After all, the local celebrity chef’s namesake, J. Coco (at […]
Skeet’s Barbecue
December 5, 2017 ·
Posted In: Omaha Magazine , Restaurants , Reviews
I was convinced that they were out of business. Skeet’s Barbecue’s small internet footprint consisted of several online reviews and an unofficial Facebook page for “Skeet’s Ribs and Chicken.” The listed phone number was disconnected, […]
A Taste of the Great Gatsby
November 3, 2017 ·
Posted In: Restaurants , Reviews , Web Exclusive
The Monarch Prime & Bar resembles a scene from The Great Gatsby. Bartenders whip up whimsical cocktails; servers dance around with trays of food and drinks; meanwhile, poshly clad guests enjoy a whirlwind of happenings. […]
Viva la Gusto!
October 12, 2017 ·
Posted In: Chefs , Food & Drink , Restaurants
Roberto W. Meireles left Cuba when he was 14 years old. After years working as an engineer in Florida, he eventually found himself in charge of Omaha’s only Cuban restaurant, Gusto Cuban Café. Meireles’ journey […]
Long Live the Reuben
July 16, 2017 ·
Posted In: Food & Drink , Omaha Magazine , Restaurants
Like a typical Midwestern child, Christian Mackevicius grew up outdoors. He was a daredevil with the skateboard, a leader in sports like football, and a patient angler and golfer. However, his childhood was different in […]