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Tacorito Restaurant Set to Open in South Omaha at 2809 Q Street
The former Jalapeño Restaurant at 2809 Q Street will soon reopen as Tacorito Restaurant in South Omaha. South Omaha’s dining scene is preparing for a new addition. Building permits filed on September 12, 2025, show that Tacorito Restaurant is making improvements to...
The Rise of Gretna Restaurants: Real Food, Fire, and a New Standard in Sarpy County
Not Just Another Exit Off the Interstate On a breezy Thursday night in Gretna, the parking lot outside Basil’s Italian and Ice Cream is full. You hear the clink of forks against ceramic and smell garlic in the air before you ever reach the door. Inside, someone’s...
Best BLTs in Omaha: 17 Standouts, Wild Twists, and a Final Harvest Verdict
Hunting the Best BLTs in Omaha isn’t science; it’s a harvest ritual. Thick-cut bacon, heirloom tomatoes, toasted bread; the rest is a beautiful debate. Table of Contents Why BLTs Matter in Omaha (Early September, Last Call) The BLT Prime Directive (What Makes a Great...
Pinot, Pigs & Pours 2025: Where Omaha’s Top Chefs, Wine Lovers, and Community Come Together
A Night Where Omaha’s Culinary Scene Meets Community Heart On a warm September evening, the smell of perfectly seared pork, the subtle swirl of Pinot Noir in a glass, and the hum of easy conversation will fill the air at Champions Run. That’s what makes Pinot, Pigs...
Masa Luna Tamaleria Is Now Open in Little Bohemia
A name you won’t forget. Masa Luna Tamaleria blends bold design with deep roots, honoring the streets that inspired it. Just this past Friday, Masa Luna Tamaleria opened its doors at 1258 S 13th Street. We weren't going to miss it. We walked in, and something warm and...
Tipico Helado: A Love Letter to Ice Cream, Community, and Creative Hustle
The iconic Tipico Helado logo lights up the shop's bold blue wall, blending tradition with Instagram-worthy style. The best ice cream tells a story. At Tipico Helado, it’s a story that starts in a modest apartment parking lot off 25th and J, where Jesús began selling...
Korean Restaurants in Omaha
Written by Evan Kenkel | For Omaha Food Magazine I didn’t grow up in Korea. I spent time in China, lived in Germany, and ate my way through more street markets than I can count, but I missed Korea. That doesn’t mean I don’t crave it. The spice, the funk of kimchi, the...
Omaha’s Best Breakfast Burritos: Morning Wrapped in Flavor
The Churro Spot’s breakfast burrito—crispy, smoky, and packed with flavor—is one of Omaha’s most unexpected morning hits. There’s something sacred about that first bite of a breakfast burrito. The warmth, the sizzle, the mess. It’s food that doesn’t apologize for what...
Greek & Mediterranean Restaurants in Omaha
Written by Zejnije | For Omaha Food Magazine I grew up halfway across the world, in a country called Kosovo, where the scent of roasted lamb, garlicky yogurt, and grilled peppers drifted from every open window. Food was connection. It was family. It was survival and...
Clase Código Prepares to Open in West Omaha With a Bold Take on Mexican Dining
By Brooklyn Riggles, Food Writer – Omaha Food MagazineSeptember 1, 2025 Some places whisper their arrival. Clase Código? It’s showing up loud, polished, and dressed to kill in a former Applebee’s. The space has been flipped, painted, and made new. Black-and-white...
Best Patty Melt in Omaha: 21 Must-Try Melts, Fierce Opinions, and a Winner You Can Taste
Table of Contents Why the Patty Melt Matters in Omaha A Short, Juicy History (Tiny Naylor, California, 1950s) The Cheese Doctrine: Swiss vs. Everything Else The Bread Question: Rye, Marble Rye, and Heresy How We Judged (Methodology That Actually Matters) Classic...
La Plaza Fiesta Soft Opens in West Omaha and It’s Already a Whole Vibe
By Brooklyn Riggles, Contributor — Omaha Food Magazine Celebrating heritage and hospitality, La Plaza Fiesta's Omaha location features a striking La Catrina mural and traditional Mexican attire, making every visit a cultural experience. There’s a particular kind of...