Vote in the 2009 Best-ter-est of Omaha Restaurant Awards!
on Nov 20, 2009 in LOCAL EVENTS RESTAURANT REVIEW AWARDS OMAHA Last year we launched our annual Best-ter-est of OmahaTM awards with results that were better than almost anything we could hope for. Hopefully that list has helped you find some cool new places to try. But a year has past and it's time to crown so...

Master Sommelier Introductory Course - Midwest Location
on Nov 3, 2009 in WINE LOCAL EVENTS Jesse Becker NEWS OMAHA When I found out that Jesse Becker was going to be offering part of the Master Sommelier curriculum here in Omaha, I was excited and intrigued. I asked him to share some of the details about the course so there would be more awareness for those who...

RECIPE: Award Winning Gnocchi Poutine
on Oct 31, 2009 in RECIPES AWARDS Recently Chef Jessica Joyce of Confluence Bistro in Bellevue NE won the Comfort Food Classic challenge for the ultimate potato dish. With a special thanks to chef Joyce, here's the recipe for her award winning dish. If you make this, take pictures...

INTERVIEW: Chef Jessica Joyce - Confluence Bistro
on Oct 25, 2009 in INTERVIEW OMAHA CHEFS Chef Jessica Joyce, of Confluence Bistro in Bellevue, NE, recently won the Comfort Food Classic challenge.  This year's challenge was to create a gourmet potato dish.  Chef Joyce won with a Gnocchi poutin. She has agree to share her winning...

Dine Out Against Hunger 2009 - Oct 13, Tuesday
on Oct 7, 2009 in LOCAL EVENTS CHARITY Dine Out Against HungerTuesday, October 13Each of these restaurants have agreed to donate 10% of the day's proceeds on Tuesday, October 13th, to The Food Bank. Be sure to mention that you applaud the restaurant's support of The Food Bank!Dine Out Aga...

Halloween Cake Recipes: Pumpkin, Dirt and more!
on Oct 1, 2009 in HOLIDAYS BAKING how to RECIPES October is here! Which means it's time to start thinking about what fun Halloween treats to create for those parties you'll be invited to (or hosting!). I've only recently started getting more creative with my holidays since I've had my daughter, but...

Peru, Mucho Gusto - Omaha NE - Review
on Sep 15, 2009 in RESTAURANTS REVIEW RESTAURANT REVIEW OMAHA "Peru, Much Gusto? Are you sure you read it right? A Peruvian restaurant in Omaha?"Those were basically the words I used when my co-worker told me a Peruvian restaurant opened in Omaha. It just really caught me off guard. I'm not sure why. I mea...

Omaha Coupon Book helping the Omaha Food Bank
on Sep 10, 2009 in Omaha Food Bank discounts RESTAURANTS CHARITY OMAHA In June we mentioned that The Omaha Food Bank was to become the primary beneficiary of our charitable efforts at Gastronomic Fight Club. This is the first step towards that mission. We have partnered with the Savings Sidekick Omaha Coupon Book to m...

MAP: 100 things to eat in Iowa before you die
on Aug 10, 2009 in NEBRASKA LISTS IOWA GUIDE I stumbled upon this list just recently. It was compiled by The Des Moines Register back in 2006. It's a great list, but unless you're really familiar with Iowa, it's really just entertaining reading since you wouldn't know where half the places a...

Where's the best Mexican food in Omaha
on Jul 31, 2009 in RESTAURANTS REVIEW RESTAURANT REVIEW OMAHA I am constantly amazed at how often this question comes up. Omaha has a surprising number of good Mexican restaurants, but most of the one's that seem to get recommended are not "the Best Of". If someone tells you the best Mexican restaurant in Oma...