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It’s that tIme agaInMystery Manor Opens for Halloween

By Shout Omaha Staff

As a kid, the most exciting thing about Halloween was going to the Mystery Manor. It was the scariest, biggest and most incred-ible haunted house in Omaha. In my mind, it was better than candy. It was better than cos-tumes. It was what Halloween was all about. After all, the Mystery Manor has been an in-tegral part of Halloween for the past 31 years when Wayne Sealy bought the place in 1984. The house was built in 1887 and at one point was actually the home of William and Greta Hall. It has a rich history full of mystery and terror. In 1929, Hall axed his own wife to death in a “fit of rage,” according to its Facebook page. This began a string of murders. Greta’s brother, John Martin, avenged her death by hacking up his former brother-in-law, but then Martin’s body was discovered the fol-lowing evening (which just happened to be Halloween) with an ax in his skull. Rumor has it, William Hall’s ghost committed the grue-some act and apparently he still roams the halls every October looking for more people to terrorize.

Wayne Sealy’s son, Mark Sealy, continues his father’s tradition by maintaining the Mys-

tery Manor’s legacy every year. “Mystery Manor was first opened in

1984 after our owner, my Dad, Wayne Sealy, bought a duplex at 716 N. 18th St on the north side of Downtown Omaha and turned it into a haunted house,” Sealy explains. “For years, he had previously built haunted hous-es that were torn down after Halloween and had dreams of owning his own that could be worked on year-round as a real work of art.

“It’s been around for so long because of all of the amazing people involved with the entire production,” he adds. “The dedication of our volunteers has enabled us to maintain the quality of the show consistently year af-ter year.”

According to Sealy, “the slide and the black hole are always among the top for most popular.” Everyone remembers the slide.

“That freakin’ slide at the end is so steep and scary,” former Omahan Dave Kollasch remembers. “There was always a long line. And it was creepy waiting in line because they were really good at scaring you while waiting. But the slide goes straight down and twists and you end up in an ambulance. So scary!”

I remember those lines, too, which was one of the first questions I had for Mark Sealy,

but he was quick to point out that they do of-fer VIP passes for $20, which allows people to cut to the front of the line. Even if you think you’re brave enough to go through Mystery Manor, there are some people that don’t even make it inside.

“A lot of kids don’t even make it inside,” Sealy says. “The building itself is quite in-timidating. I think the worst I’ve seen though is a child taken through the haunted house against their will by their parents. Those poor kids can come out pretty frazzled!”

Who could blame them? When you end up in an ancient hearse surrounded by zom-bies and monsters, which could be some-one’s worst nightmare, especially a child’s.

“It’s a release though,” he explains. “For twenty five minutes, they give up so much control and let their fears take over. Plus, we’re always changing things up. This year, in addition to other things, we’ve brought back one of our fan favorite rooms from years past, Dot Madness.”

“I’m generally not the type of guy who goes to scary movies or haunted houses for anything more than a good laugh, but my experience at the Mystery Manor really gave me a jolt,” another local Omahan Josh Davis says. “I thought that I wasn’t the type of guy

who could get scared by anything, but the surprises and techniques used at this haunt-ed house shook me up, no question. I would recommend it to anyone who thinks they fear nothing and wants to be shown otherwise.”

This seems to be the common assess-ment. It’s still special for Sealy and also seems to bring out most adults’ inner child.

“I have absolutely always loved Hallow-een! It started when I was very young and had a lot to do with candy,” Sealy says. “Some of my favorite times are when we get to hang at the Manor with the crew on nights that we aren’t open. Playing hide and seek in that place just doesn’t compare to anywhere else.”

The owners and employees of Mystery Manor are big supporters of local charities and foundations. They have supported the Matt’s Dream Foundation for the past 6 sea-sons and have previously supported Prevent Blindness Nebraska and The Special Olym-pics. So even when they’re scaring the pants off of you, they have your best interests at heart. But some people never truly want to go back.

“Mystery Manor repeatedly startled me and turned me from a skeptic into someone who is starting to believe in ghosts,” local Omahan Ryan Rainmaker says. “One visit to this murder site and you will most likely get goosebumps the second you arrive. I’m re-ally too afraid to go back.”

The Mystery Manor is currently open and operates Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from dusk to 10 p.m., and Friday and Satur-day from dusk to 12 a.m. General admission tickets are $12 and VIP passes (or the “Fast Manor Pass”) are $20. Visit www.mystery-manoromaha.org for more information.

OTHER OPTIONS: • A Nightmare on Q Street 7003 Q St. at Fun Plex Amusement Parkwww.anightmareonqstreet.com

• The Shadow’s Edge Two blocks North of I-80 on 84th St., Exit

448, in the Westgate Plazawww.theshadowsedge.com

• Haunted Hollow120th and Giles Rd. www.hauntedhollowomaha.com

• Ranch of Terror11001 S. 48th St. www.bellevueberryfarm.com/ranch-of-

terror

• Scary Acres17272 Giles Rd. www.scaryacres.com

• Carnival of Terror1209 Jackson St. www.carnivalofterror-omaha.com



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The Entrepreneurial SpiritThe “trendy” 25hours Hotel Bikini Ber-

lin, located adjacent to the Berlin Zoo and offering some of the best views of the city from its floor-to-ceiling windows, has fa-mously positioned the rest rooms of its Monkey Bar in front of the windows, also, and those heeding nature’s call are clear-ly visible to gawkers. Guests are merely warned, by the Trip Advisor website and by the hotel itself (with the admonition, “Please be careful. Not only the monkeys are watching”).

London designer Gigi Barker recent-ly unveiled the Skin chair (priced at the equivalent of about $2,500), made of leath-er but with a “pheromone-impregnated sil-icone base” that makes it feel (and smell, perhaps) like one is “lounging in the fleshy, comforting folds of a man’s belly.” The Skin was scheduled for exhibition this month at the London Design Festival.

China’s insurance companies offer some of the world’s quirkiest policies, ac-cording to a September Reuters dispatch from Hong Kong. People’s Insurance Group, for example, will pay out in case a customer’s children display disappoint-ingly “mischievous and destructive” hab-its. The Ancheng company offers a policy protecting a customer in case his mouth is burned eating “hotpot.” Ping An Insur-ance Group (actually, the world’s second-largest by market value) has recently of-fered an “accidental pregnancy before

honeymoon” policy, and is one of three companies that competed to sell couples compensation in case a marriage is dis-rupted by a “concubine.”

Unclear on the ConceptNew Orleans Juvenile Court Judge

Yolanda King, already indicted for falsi-fying her home address in her 2013 cam-paign for office, was spotted by a Times-Picayune reporter on Aug. 20 filing three registration papers for the Nov. 4 election in which she swore (under oath) to three different addresses -- two of which ap-peared to be clearly erroneous. Her law-yer told the newspaper that the judge, who was suspended by the Louisiana Supreme Court following her indictment, had mere-ly “misinterpreted” the instructions.

As part of a nationwide distribution of surplus military equipment, 10 Texas school districts eagerly acquired a total of 64 M-16 rifles, 18 M-14s, 25 automatic pistols and magazines capable of hold-ing 4,500 rounds of ammunition. District officials referred generally to the need to protect against school attacks such as the notorious incidents in Colorado and Con-necticut, but a local Houston area police chief, seeking to reassure a nervous pub-lic, promised that the equipment would be used only by tactically trained officers and that, otherwise, would be locked in the de-partment’s armory. A critic of the program told KHOU-TV that statistically, the typical

Lead StoryThe WE cable network disclosed in August that it had ordered a nine-episode

adaptation of a British series, “Sex Box,” in which a couple enters a large opaque chamber on stage and has intercourse. The pair, pre- and post-coitally, are clothed and seated before a panel of probably D-List celebrities, and will respond to ques-tions and comment on their feelings and techniques (likely enduring praise and criticisms about their “work”). The series will debut sometime in 2015. (However, as the Daily Beast website pointed out, it might also be true that still, in 2015, even a split-second’s glimpse of a female nipple on any broadcast TV show would create a national scandal.)

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Fine Points of the LawIn July, a panel of the U.S. Court of Ap-

peals for the 6th Circuit in Detroit, ruling on a judicial corruption complaint, man-aged to describe the actions of a Michigan state judge, “Hon.” Wade McCree, as “of-ten reprehensible” -- in that he had been carrying on a romantic affair with a woman involved in a child custody case he was judging. (The woman, of course, received favorable rulings.) However, the Court of Appeals judges told the unlucky father that McCree cannot be sued because judg-es are generally immune from lawsuit.

Nick Olivas, 24, is a rare American. At age 14 (an age that, in Arizona, makes him legally incapable of consenting to sex), he fathered a daughter with a 20-year-old woman -- paternity that he learned of only two years ago. The mother filed against Olivas for child support that now totals $15,000. Olivas is rare in that most states exempt rape victims from child-support orders -- except that, since Olivas never made a police report of the incident, Arizo-na Child Support Services will not exempt him, and instead has obtained an order

garnisheeing his wages at $380 a month. According to legal scholars consulted

by the Associated Press, it is conceivable that Nicole Diggs, of Yonkers, N.Y., even if convicted of negligent homicide in the upcoming trial in the death of her severely disabled 8-year-old daughter, could never-theless inherit the remains of the child’s $2 million trust fund originally established for her care. Evidence is strong that Diggs had neglected the child’s hygiene and diet for stretches at a time and overtrusted her less-caring new husband with the girl’s well-being, but New York law uniquely still allows, in principle, a convicted mother to inherit from the child as long as she did not “intentionally” harm her.

Least Competent Criminals(1) Clearwater, Florida, police pulled

over a “suspicious” car on July 24 and ultimately arrested the driver and his pas-senger. The back seat was loaded with pot-ted plants -- in fact, potted pot plants (i.e., marijuana), so crowded that the leaves and branches of some plants were sticking out of the car’s windows. (2) Daniel Warn, 28, was arrested in July in Costa Mesa, Cali-fornia, and charged with the burglary of an El Pollo Loco restaurant -- a caper that was captured on surveillance video. Police

ry a knife on campus. She said her dad has taught his kids (just like “NCIS’s” Leroy Jethro Gibbs) to “always” carry a knife.

Undignified Deaths(1) Annual Bunyola “fiestas” on the

Spanish island of Mallorca were can-celed in September out of respect for an 18-year-old man who fatally hit his head after receiving an electric shock on a lamp post he was leaning against as he urinated at a street corner. (2) A 23-year-old medi-cal student suffered a fatal heart attack in September while perusing a sex magazine as he attempted his fourth sperm dona-tion in a week at a clinic at China’s Wuhan University. (3) A 15-year-old boy driving a “skid loader” on a farm near Lancaster, Pennsylvania, suffocated in August when the machine accidentally flipped him di-rectly into a manure pit (the sixth such death locally since 1989, according to the Lancaster Intelligencer-Journal).

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were notified later that day when Warn -- wearing the same distinctive hat and bright green shirt worn by the burglar -- came to the restaurant to order a meal.

Of Course!Jonathan Thomas, 50, was charged

with DUI and disorderly conduct in Wash-ington Township, Indiana, in August after driving through two backyards one Friday evening and getting his vehicle stuck in the second. Police reported that Thomas “show(ed) his teeth to officers” and later “growled” at hospital security staff. Thom-as’ day job is director of the Porter County Animal Shelter.

Just Like the Script: (1) In August, a Bra-denton, Florida, deputy sheriff was forced to duplicate a classic scene from “Raiders of the Lost Ark” when he was advanced upon by a menacing-looking, samurai-sword-swinging, 31-year-old man. The deputy, perhaps as nonplussed as Indiana Jones was, shot him dead. (2) Rule No. 9: The 15-year-old granddaughter of Cliven Bundy (the Nevada rancher whose dispute with the federal government caused a no-torious standoff in March) told Las Vegas’ KSNV-TV that her dad (Bundy’s son) was withdrawing her from her high school be-cause officials would not allow her to car-

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artSarben September 27-28, at aksarben Village, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. admis-sion is free. Visit www.facebook.com/artsar-ben for more informa-tion.

the Scoop: Omaha Summer Arts Festival presents 3rd annual ART-sarben Art Fair at Aksarben Village. This innovative event will showcase traditional fine art plus offbeat, cre-ative and stylish works created by 80 artists from throughout the United States. This high-quality, juried art show will feature an extensive art marketplace for all budgets, street performers, an active KidZone, fam-ily-friendly activities and a variety of food and drink

the air nationaL Guard MobiLe experience

September 26-7, at centuryLink center, 455 n. 10th St., 12 a.m. to 7 a.m. Visit www.century-linkcenteromaha.com for more information.

The Scoop: The Air National Guard Mobile Experience is a free interactive experience that provides people an oppor-tunity to participate in simulated challenges that replicate the real-life experiences of Air Guard men and women during basic military training, technical training and on drill weekend. Participants will also visit an interactive uniform experience, where they can digitally view themselves wearing the Air Guard uniform from their chosen career field. The experience is designed to educate American’s about Air Guard’s dual role in serving our nation and local communities. To learn more, visit GoANG.com.

Janette beckMan: rebeL cuLture: LeGendS of hip hop

and the Go hard boyz (harLeM bikerS)

September 25-november 29, at carver bank, 2416 Lake St., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. admis-sion is free. Visit www.bemiscenter.org for more information.

The Scoop: Bemis Center artist-in-residence Janette Beckman has always had a fascination with alternative music scenes and street culture. With an eye for rebel culture, she often works on city streets, particularly those of New York, her adopted home. The photographs in this exhibition include some of the most iconic images ever created of the early days of hip hop—including early images of Run DMC, Big Daddy Kane, Salt-N-Pepa, and a young LL Cool J. Beckman came to New York in 1982, at a time when hip hop was in its infancy. Beckman recalls that she “fell right into the emerging hip hop scene, trains covered in graffiti, kids with boom boxes rhyming on the subway, street vendors selling hoop earrings and mix tapes.” Beckman’s photographs are characterized by her ability to capture the raw essence of her subjects. Most recently, Beckman’s passion for street culture has led her to focus on the Harlem Go Hard Boyz dirt-bike club riders as subjects for a new body of work. Through her photographs, blending documentary honesty and formal rigor, Beckman captures the spirit and attitude that has brought the Go Hard Boyz a measure of national recognition.On one hand, their fifth album, Information Retrieved, is the logical and accessible realization of a sound Pinback have been developing and refining for over a decade. However, that consistency that we’ve taken for granted is what makes Information Retrieved such a euphoric surprise; their finest and most fully realized album, a dozen years deep into a career that includes bona fide modern classics like “Good To Sea” and Summer In Abaddon. Simply put, this is better than we ever could have expected. They could have coasted on automatic pilot to another lauded album that likely would have made it onto plenty of year-end lists, but instead they shot the moon, and the result is a major triumph.

Weekend dance deStination featurinG cornhuStLe September 27, at house of Loom, 1012 S. 10th St., 10 p.m. admission is free. Visit www.houseofloom.com for more in-formation.

the Scoop: There’s always two things consistent about our weekends: House of Loom turns into a House of Dance with sweat inducing DJs ready to free the booty and a House of Celebration, ready to host whatever celebration-worthy moment you have in your life. If you’re looking for a place to celebrate, dance and release, it’s your spot. Always enjoy a rotating cast of resident DJs, great theme parties, international flavors and live performances.


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the red rubber run-5k and WaLk September 27, at keystone trail (Meet at peak performance), 78th and cass, 8:30

a.m. to 12 p.m. admission is $20-$45. Visit www.runsignup.com for more information.

the Scoop: The Red Rubber Run-5K and walk takes place this weekend. People are asked to meet at Peak Performance on 78th and Cass and the run/walk will take place along the beautiful Keystone Trail. Whether you’re joining for the laid back walk, or a serious runner looking to complete a 5K--we wanna see you there! Bring your friends and family and let’s run and walk to raise money for NAP services in the Omaha community! $45 - 5k, $20 Fun Run/Walk

oMaha farMer’S Market, September 27. old Market, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. admis-sion is free. Visit www.omahafarmersmarket.com for more information.

the Scoop: Nothing says summer more than the Farmer’s Market. The Omaha Farm-ers Market is located near 11th and Jackson streets in the Old Market and help each Sat-urday from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., May through October. Omaha Farmers Market celebrates 21 seasons of making locally-grown foods acces-sible to our community. Fresh produce, one-of-a-kind products and valued relationships have made the Market what it is today. Join growers, vendors and other Market-goers as we cel-ebrate 21 seasons.

the phantoM of the opera JuSt announced

tickets on Sale now, october 22, at orpheum theater, 409 S. 16th St., 7 p.m. ticket prices vary. Visit www.omahaperformingarts.org for more information.

The Scoop: Omaha Performing Arts presents The Phantom of the Opera: Halloween Organ and Film, featuring organist Clark Wilson at the Orpheum Theater on Wednesday, October 22, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available at TicketOmaha.com, 402.345.0606 or at the Ticket Omaha Office inside the Holland Center, 1200 Douglas St. The performance is presented in conjunction with the River City Theatre Organ Society. Channeling the 1920s experience, this special production of the classic horror film, The Phantom of the Opera, makes for the perfect Hal-loween festivity. Complimented by the Mighty Wurlitzer organ, the silent movie stars Lon Chaney as the deformed Phantom haunting the Paris Opera House.

freeMan (former Lead Singer of Ween) with arc iris, September 27, at the Waiting room, 6212 Maple St.,

9 p.m. tickets are $15. Visit www.onepercentproductions.com for more information.

The Scoop: Listening to Marvelous Clouds, Aaron Freeman’s 2012 debut under his own name, fans might have felt that he was ignoring an elephant in his room—a drug-and-alcohol-related onstage flame-out that made viral headlines the year before. But Clouds, a deceptively chill Rod McKuen covers record, was just a warm-up for the artist once known as Gene Ween. In the opening minutes of FREEMAN, the self-titled debut from his new band, Freeman addresses addiction and its aftermath with the combination of merciless self-inventory and artful songcraft that earned Ween one of the most devoted fan bases in contemporary pop. This song, the unmistakably autobiographical “Covert Discretion,” is a quiet shocker. “Save your judgments for someone else,” Freeman sings. “Be grateful I saved me from myself.”




a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.thekaneko.org for more information. Born in Lincoln in 1929, Cedric Hartman is an American artist and inventor. He is known for making thoughtful, idiosyncratic work in the architectural realm – and an ever-evolving array of furniture, lighting and hardware. Hartman’s 15-person organization uses the highest quality materials to produce small editions of work for a world clientele of architects, curators, and interior designers. “These are objects of unapologetic luxury. Like couture, they are extravagant in conception and painstaking in execution,” notes architect Charles Gifford. “His architecture, furniture, and in particular, his lighting fixtures are characterized by purity, heft, and authenticity.” Hartman’s work is in the Museum of Modern Art and many private collections. Now 85 years old, he still works at his Omaha studio workshop every day. This exhibition at KANEKO will be the first time Hartman has curated a public exhibition of his work.Selected Works: Cedric Hartman, September 25-January 3, at KANEKO, 1111 Jones St., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.thekaneko.org for more information. Based in Southern California, Wallace Cunningham is an internationally recognized leader in architectural design. From small mountain cabins to urban townhouses, waterfront residences and museums, Cunningham’s structures respond poetically and functionally to the land – and to the cityscapes in which they are set. His innovative and intuitive buildings fuse minimalist refinement with bold, clean shapes that are designed to enhance the beauty of the spaces his homes occupy. Cunningham’s work reflects his belief that “buildings are not just visual…they need to radiate emotion.” “Wallace Cunningham: reality < an idea” transcends the practical limitations of architecture and captures the spirit of the creative process. This exhibition will showcase architecture unrestrained by reality. When erecting a building, one can never achieve the full idea or reach its true essence. Reality is always less than an idea.Selected Works: Wallace Cunningham, September 25-January 3, at KANEKO, 1111 Jones St., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.thekaneko.org for more information.

COMEDYLocal comedian Dusty Stahl hosts an open mic night every Wednesday. Bring your best material and come on down. Open Mic Night, October 1, at Barley Street Tavern, 2735 N. 62nd St., 10 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.barleystreet.com for more information. Calling all quizzies and quizzettes. If you are looking for a way to cram some knowledge into your brain and cram some beer down your gullet – why not try to do both at the same time? If you would like a chance to get that beer for free along with a night of fun and facts – you should head down to the Sydney on Tuesdays. Grab a team of 5 or fewer and answer 40 fun questions for lots of opportunities to win great prizes (most of them obviously and awesomely include alcohol). Don’t mind your own quizness. Sydney Pub Quiz, October 1, at The Sydney, 5918 Maple St., 8 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.thesydneybenson.com for more information.

by UNO, showcases some of the area’s most exciting, live musical talent. Crowds bring coolers, chairs, and blankets for this Thursday night series.End of Summer Concert Series, September 25, at Midtown Crossing, Turner Park, 7 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.midtowncrossing.com for more information.

In the spring of 2012, The Seen’s dynamic and energetic live shows led to their selection as opening act of the 4th Annual MAHA Music Festival headlined by Garbage and Desaparecidos. After their MAHA appearance, the band spent the remainder of 2012 with Rick Carson at Make Believe Studios producing their self-titled debut. The Seen has created a complex album that echoes their wide- ranging influences, exploring themes of redemption and new beginnings.The Seen with Both and Stephen Nicols, September 27, at Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St., 9 p.m. Tickets are $5. Visit www.theslowdown.com for more information. The Dandy Warhols had a few big hits in the ‘90s and now they’re back trying to resurrect their careers. The Dandy Warhols with Bonfire Beach, September 28, at The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple St., 9 p.m. Tickets are $20. Visit www.onepercentproductions.com for more information.

ARTThe original, site-specific exhibition “Olson Kundig: Anthology” will be on display at KANEKO from Sept. 25, 2014 through Jan. 3, 2015. Attend the KANEKO Open Space Soirée to experience the unveiling of this exhibition on Sept. 19. For more information or to register, please go to www.thekaneko.org/soiree. “Olson Kundig: Anthology,” the first comprehensive exhibition focusing on the firm’s creative process, showcases the artistic, historic, and cultural influences and design explorations that have shaped Seattle-based Olson Kundig Architects’ practice over the past five decades. Founded by Jim Olson in 1966, Olson Kundig Architects has grown from a Pacific Northwest-focused architecture firm into an international design practice based on the belief that buildings can serve as a bridge between nature, culture and people, and that inspiring surroundings have a positive effect on people’s lives. Olson Kundig: Anthology, September 25-January 3, at KANEKO, 1111 Jones St., 9

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after its release The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music named Pure Mania one of the 50 best punk albums of all timeThe Vibrators with Hand Painted Police Car, September 25, at Brother’s Lounge, 3812 Farnam, 9 p.m. Tickets are $7. Visit www.brothersloungeomaha.com for more information. Since 1975, Mr. Toad has brought you the finest Jazz Omaha has to offer in our Library. The legendary Luigi Waites held court there for nearly 35 years until his passing in April of 2010. The gig goes on as Luigi would’ve wished, with his band “Luigi, Inc.” holding down the fort with their cool contemporary jazz. Hot Jazz with Luigi, Inc., September 28,, at Mr. Toad’s, 1002 Howard St., 9 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.mrtoadspub.com for more information. Every Tuesday at House of Loom, it’s everything you love about karaoke with the volume turned up. Don’t be afraid to go crazy: bring your own costumes, create your own choreography, bring your back up dancers or just grab some in-house props we’ll have on hand. Join the community here: http://www.facebook.com/karaoketheatre.Karaoke Theatre, September 30, at House of Loom, 1012 S. 10th St., 9 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.houseofloom.com for more information. House of Loom has dedicated its Sunday nights and classic wood floors to all things salsa, buchata, merengue, cha-cha-cha, pachanga, and guaguanco. And to host and DJ the night, they’ve chosen long-time loom collaborator and the most charismatic, talented salsa dancer in Omaha, Mr. Blandon “Salserodalante” Joiner. Every Sunday kicks off with a salsa dance lesson for all levels of social dancers at 7 p.m., and you don’t need a partner. Dancers requested and spectators welcome as we offer fresh mint leaf in our Cuban Bacardi Mojitos. Salsa Sundays, September 28, at House of Loom, 1012 S. 10th St., 7 p.m. Tickets are $7. Visit www.houseofloom.com for more information.

End of Summer Concert Series continues with a performance by The Sugar Thieves. This six-week concert series, presented

MUSICLaguna Beach native Ty Segall has exploded with popularity since he started popping up in lo-fi garage rock bands around Orange County in the early 2000’s, and now, Segall’s solo career is on fire after releasing 2008’s self-titled debut. With an affinity for fuzzed-out guitars, surf rock and ‘60s-inspired psychedelic garage rock, Segall has proven to be on the front lines of the recent garage rock surge. His most recent album, Manipulator, is out now on Drag City Records. Mikal Cronin (bass), Charlie Moothart (guitar) and Emily Rose Epstein (drums) make up Segall’s touring band this time around. Ty Segall with La Luz, September 25, at The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple St., 9 p.m. Tickets are $13-$15. Visit www.onepercentproductions.com for more information. According to Sweatshop Gallery’s website, this is a “skippin’ town see-ya-later soiree for a redhead and a red hat.” Featuring music by local artists Sam Martin (Capgun Coup), Coaxed, Stomach, and Telepathy Problems, the event is chalked full of DIY goodness. Sam Martin with Coaxed and Special Guests, September 25, at Sweatshop Gallery, Benson, 8 p.m. Tickets are $5. Visit www.sweatshopgallery.com for more information.

Il Sogno del Marinaio (“the sailor’s dream” in Italian) is the name of Mike Watt’s collaboration with musicians Stefano Pilia and Andrea Belfi. Watt is the cofounder of Minutemen, Dos and Firehose. He’s established a cult following since he started his career in the mid-70s. Il Sogno del Marinaio, September 25, at Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St., 9 p.m. Tickets are $13. Visit www.theslowdown.com for more information. UK punk legends The Vibrators are back for a rare performance at Brother’s Lounge. Formed in 1976, they were signed to Epic Records in 1977. Their debut album, Pure Mania was co-produced with Robin Mayhew, the sound engineer for David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust live shows, and reached the Top 50 of the UK Albums Chart. The album is well regarded by some music critics and, 17 years

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By Kyle Eustice When Majical Cloudz was presented with

the opportunity to open for 17-year-old pop princess du jour, Lorde, on her current North American tour, they jumped at the chance. After all, Majical Cloudz was handpicked by Lorde and as a more obscure Canadian outfit; it was more like a magical blessing for the duo. Comprised of Devon Welsh and Matthew Otto, Majical Cloudz released their first album for Matador in 2013. Titled Imper-sonator, the album delivers slow, emotional electronic soundscapes peppered with the melancholic voice of Welsh. With tracks like “Childhood’s End” and “Bugs Don’t Buzz,” it makes perfect sense Lorde would be drawn to their sound; they are eerily similar. According to an interview with Bill-board, Welsh felt Lorde’s act coincided with his “interests and aesthetic preferences.” As the last leg of the tour inches closer to Omaha, Welsh took a few moments to talk about touring and his definition of success.

Shout Omaha (Kyle Eustice): What’s the music scene like in Canada compared to the United States?

Devon Welsh: I’m not sure. There are so many different music scenes in both coun-tries. Canada has a much smaller popula-tion, so there are also less people making music. There are all kinds of music scenes happening across Canada.

How did you initially catch the attention of Matador?

I think they came to a show we played in NYC in January 2013.

What kind of messages are you trying to get to your audiences lately?

On this particular tour, most people will never have heard of our music before, so appearing onstage and playing our music is enough of a message. We don’t really like to tell anyone what to do. I think we just try to be true to ourselves.

Does it ever seem overwhelming to get attention as a group when there is a seem-ingly endless sea of artists out there?

We aren’t really worried about what other artists are doing. We have a point of view and a certain set of aesthetic ideas that we

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enjoy, and we are happy sharing that with whoever is interested. For that rea-son, I don’t think we have ever felt over-whelmed trying to get anyone’s atten-tion.

What’s your songwriting process like?I write songs mostly on keyboards

but occasionally on someone’s piano or guitar if I happen to be around one. I like to borrow instruments so I never get to comfortable with any certain keyboard or synthesizer. I write alone, not at any specific time of day. I just work as much as I can.

How does it feel when you’re perform-ing in front of a crowd?

It can feel many different ways de-pending on how I’m feeling that night, what kind of crowd it is, where we are, etc.

Was there more pressure on you when making Impersonator since it was your first for Matador and more or less the dreaded sophomore album?

To us, Impersonator felt like a first record because it involved an entirely different approach than what went into anything previously released as Majical Cloudz.

We finished that record before we ever had plans to release it, so there was no pressure going into it.

How do you define “success?”Not having to defer your dreams but

instead having the opportunity to focus your life on accomplishing your dreams. Actually accomplishing your dreams is beside the point. Success is having the opportunity to make an attempt.

Do you have a philosophy on life?Anything I think about life I’ve just fig-

ured out by making mistakes so it’s not a very coherent one.

Majical Cloudz with Lorde, Septem-ber 27, at Stir’s Concert Cove, Harrah’s Casino, Council Bluffs, 8 p.m. Tickets are $55. Visit www.harrahscouncilbluffs.com for more information.

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dining nibblesKOBE STEAKHOUSE OF JAPAN. 16801 Burke 402-391-1755. Seven days. Long-running Japanese steak house of-fers healthy cuisine, entertaining chefs, reasonable prices and an attractive Regency location.

KONA GRILL. 295 N 170th St. 779-2900. Kona Grill is a sushi restaurant with lots more, including very imag-inative appetizers and entrees with Hawaiian, Chi-nese, japanese and American touches (macadamia nut chicken, satay, potstickers, steamed soybeans, saki-marinated bass, sweet chili-glazed salmon and even a meatloaf made with sweet Italian and Loui-siana sausage!). Loads of interesting dipping sauces, too, plus full sushi offerings

LONE STAR STEAKHOUSE & SALOON. 3040 S. 143rd Plaza. 333-1553. Open seven days. Last of a chain here, they do a good job with burgers and sandwiches, home-made soups and chili, sirloin and ribeye, their own salad dressings, and good service.

MAHOGANY PRIME STEAKHOUSE. 13665 California St. 445-4380. Boasting the top two per cent of Nebraska prime beef, this once very expensive spot also offers Austra-lian lobster, grilled salmon filet with capers, shrimp and crabmeat; plus lots of salads, lamb, porkchops, bacon-wrapped scallops, king crab legs and a famous house martini. Prices have moderated recently.

OMAHA CHOPHOUSE. Omaha Marriot, 10220 Regency Circle. 399-9000. This is the latest entry at Regency, which once had Allie’s and the fabulous Chardonnay fine dining restaurant. Now it’s a steak place with the usual cuts, plus seafood, fancy sandwiches, various chicken entrees, salads and a pretty extensive wine list.

OMAHA PRIME. 415 S. 11th St. in the Old Market. 341-7040. Closed Sunday. Mo Tajvar’s beautiful Old Market spot has a lovely bar area and a handsome room for his prime cuts of beef in this second floor Old Market beauty, complete with rear views of the Old Market Passageway and a smoking room behind glass. A la carte and expensive, like other “prime” beef establishments, but offering a lot of visual charm.

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE. 7605 Cass St. 392-2212; 2414 S. 132 Street. 697-1199; 10408 S. 15th Street. 991-9275. Open seven days. From the opening of the Cass Street original, this Florida-based chain has been one of the most successful chains here. Basically an American steakhouse, it puts up an Australian façade, but the menu offers steaks, ribs and chicken plus baked pota-toes, slab fries and barbecued chicken. You can toss a shrimp or two on the Barbie, too. Omahans love them all.

PICCOLO PETE’S. 2202 S 20th St., 342-9038. In South Omaha since 1933, Picolo Pete’s is a classic Omaha Italian steakhouse, with Italian pastas to augment the steaks – plus big salads, burgers, hot roast beef, many breaded items, many fish, kids menu and even pizza. Try the chicken gizzards – folks love them. Prices are low to moderate.

PINK POODLE. 633 Old Lincoln Highway in Crescent, Iowa, just east of I-680. 545-3744. Closed Monday. The famous doll collection is gone, but lots of folks think this rustic-style atmosphere and the steak and prime rib specialties are worth the short drive. Steaks, chops, lots of seafood, gizzards and livers, and an in-expensive children’s menu.

SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE, 222 S. 15th St. 342-0077. Seven days. Across from the Public Library and very near the Holland Performing Arts Center, Sullivan’s is a handsome, friendly ’40s-style steakhouse down-

STEAK HOUSES

ANTHONY’S.. 72nd and F streets. 331-7575. Closed Sun-day. One of the old-line steakhouses, big and friendly. A good family spot. Huge menu.

BROTHER SEBASTIAN’S STEAKHOUSE AND WINERY. 1350 S. 119th St. 330-0300. Seven days. Not old and not new, this 1980s steakhouse that resembles a California monastery has a great salad bar, romantic little rooms with fireplaces and a great party room. Prices remain reasonable. CASCIO’S. 1620 S. 10th St. 345-8313. Seven days. Been here forever and still cookin.’ This venerable steak emporium has been a mainstay of the College World Series crowd. CHARLESTON’S. Just north of West Dodge Road at the Boys Town exit. 431-0023. Open seven days. Don’t let the chain ID fool you – this is a top notch restaurant – casual, with an eclectic menu that includes upscale burgers, lots of salads, fish entrees, steaks, sand-wiches, soups, ribs, crisp veggies and rich desserts – including a knockout bread pudding. Management is the key to success here. The ambience is gaslamp hideaway with a bar area popular on weekends.

THE DROVER. 2121 S. 73rd St. 391-7440. Open seven days. Tucked away on a side street, this longtime steakhouse favorite draws customers from the medi-cal neighborhood at 72nd and Mercy Road. Cozy fire-place, good service.

801 CHOP HOUSE (in the Paxton House). 1403 Farnam. 341-1222. Open seven days. Formerly the Paxton Chop House, this beautiful, masculine spot is a twin to one in Des Moines and a major draw for elegant service and classic steakhouse fare. Perfect for memo-rable occasions, but Sunday night specials are afford-able for anyone.

FLEMING’S. Next to Regency Court Shopping Center (south side). 393-0811. Open seven days. Big deal wine offerings here from climate controlled wine closets. Very attractive main dining room with some extra nooks and bar-side service, too. Char-grilled steaks are reasonably priced, with huge sides, and some major seafood offerings. Excellent service and a very nice ambience for a special evening out.

GENJI STEAK HOUSE. 14505 W Center Road. 333-8338. Popular Japanese, group-style “teppanyaki” cooking with items sliced and diced on a hot metal surface, then tossed about in entertaining ways. Very health-ful meals, with lots of protein (several kinds of beef, plus shrimp) and delicious chopped vegetables. Rea-sonably priced and fun for kids and adults alike.

JERICO’S. 11732 West Dodge Road. 496-0222. Open seven days. Longtime family-run steakhouse known for its prime rib.

JOHNNY’S CAFÈ. 4702 S. 27th St. 731-4774. Closed Sun-day. One of Omaha’s most famous steakhouses, it was opened in 1922 by the Kawa family at the stock-yards, where the family still operates it. Many loyal customers love the place for lunch or dinner.

JOHNNY’S ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE. 305 N. 170th St. in Vil-lage Pointe. 289-9210. Open seven days. Frank Sina-tra, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Dean Martin would have loved this place – tricked out like a Hollywood 1940s supper club, Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse is one of an Iowa-based chain offering Italian pasta favorites along with steaks and chops. Desserts, made on the premises, are popular.

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THE FLATIRON CAFÈ. 17th and Howard streets. 344-3040. Closed Sunday; dinner only six days. Steve and Kath-leen Jamrozy have established the gold standard for Omaha restaurants in a lovely room in a triangle-shaped building reminiscent of old New York, com-plete with huge window walls and a tree-shaded patio. Great service, great food, very popular with Orpheum-going crowds all year.

LE VOLTAIRE. 155th Plaza at West Dodge Road (north side). 934-9374. Closed Sunday, Monday. French owner-chef Cedric Fichepain has combined Paris with Alsace in his unpretentious suburban bistro, where the menu offers what you’d expect: French onion soup, bouillabaisse, escargot, duck liver, duck confit, coq au vin, filet mignon and even crepes su-zette. Nice wine choices, good service, intimate, very reasonably priced.

LIBERTY TAVERN. In the Hilton Hotel, at 1001 Cass St., across from the Qwest Center. 998-4321. Open seven days. This fine dining restaurant now has a unique and appealing outdoor dining area, California style, that seats 80 – it’s centered on a modernist fireplace and you can order from the indoors restaurant.menu or the less expensive bar menu. The indoors area is attractively modern and has a menu reflecting the “farm to table” movement, with an emphasis on lo-cally provided items, including Iowa pork and Ne-braska chicken. Chef Michael Rhodes is doing up-scale comfort foods: corn chowder, corn fritters, sweet potato and duck hash, seafood pot pie, flatiron steak,

town featuring fine steaks and seafood, top-of-the-line martinis, and an enormous wine choice from its 15,000-bottle cellar with an hand-cut Italian stone floor.

360 STEAKHOUSE at Harrah’s, One Harrah’s Blvd., Council Bluffs, (712) 329-6000. This upscale steak-house sits at the top of Harrah’s Hotel, on the 12th floor, offering a unique view of the Omaha skyline. The menu offers elegant beef entrees, seafood (lob-ster, tiger shrimp, scallops), lots of interesting sides and salads. Private dining room available.

BOURBON BBQ & STEAK at Ameristar Casino, 2200 River Road, Council Bluffs, (712) 328-8888, has replaced the Waterfront Grill there with a menu chock with bar-becued pork and chicken items, plus some steaks, salads, sandwiches, seafood in an eclectic mix. Less high hat than its predecessor, it aims for a more regu-lar crowd, including kids.

FINE DINING

BISTRO 121. 12129 West Center Road. 697-5107. Former location of Claudia’s, this handsome spot is now Wal-ter Hecht’s new version of his Old Vienna Restaurant, a south Omaha fixture for decades. This Swiss chef offers European fare, including liver dumpling soup, escargot, mussels, Provencal shrimp, duck, lamb and veal entrees, plus risotto with grilled chicken and even Oysters Rockefeller – and you can get a New York strip steak, too. Some of the same plus excellent sandwiches, salads and soups at bargain lunch prices. Lots of California wines. Hecht is a real veteran of the

meatloaf, mac and cheese, but also elegant steak and fish entrees. The big deal dish is the imperial Wagyu beef strip steak from Blair, Neb., with Iowa Maytag blue cheese butter. Creative desserts add to the fun.

V. MERTZ. 1022 Howard St., 345-8980. V. Mertz has to be one of the two or three best restaurants in Nebraska. Irresistibly attractive at the grotto level of the Old Market Passageway, it provides a womb of old brick, wine racks, sprays of flowers and an ancient Roman style wall fountain, it is perfectly romantic, half- hid-den and mysteriously likeable. Executive Chef John Engler oversees a menu that makes the best of organic produce from nearby Crescent, Iowa, lamb, beef and seafood. Artisan cheeses are available after dinner along with some sumptuous desserts. The wine se-lection is extensive and sophisticated (a semi-finalist for wine service in the James Beard awards). V. Mertz is one of the city’s most expensive restaurants but is worth it (the tasting menu is $100).

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ANCHOR INN, 5413 S. 72nd St. 402-341-1313. anchorinn-bar.com – Home of the famous watermelon – and still the best party in town – the Anchor Inn offers daily lunch specials, including the new roasted chicken! Keep an eye our for some new dinner specials in the very near future. Until then, do your stomach a favor and take it to the Anchor Inn for some of “Junior’s Jumbo Hot Wings” or the “Flour Sandbar Nachos.” And that’s just for starters. Make sure to try “Anchor Inn’s Famous 1/2 Pound Burger” or “Anchor Inn’s Famous Chicken Sandwich.”

BAILEY’S BREAKFAST AND LUNCH. 1259 S. 120th St. 932-5577. Comfort food done with flair. For breakfast; all your favorites, featuring Omaha’s finest Eggs Benedict – 6 varieties, (and Crepes, too) topped with Hollandaise made fresh every day. Come try the best bacon you will ever eat! Breakfast served all day.

And treat yourself to some of Omaha’s finest Salads, Soups, and Sandwiches, plus Chicken Fried Steak, fresh Angus burgers, and Bloody Mary’s and Mimo-sas. When is the last time you had really good Egg Salad or Chicken Salad??? Open 7 days a week 7:00 – 2:00.

BARRETT’S BARLEYCORN. 4322 Leavenworth, 558-5520. A neighborhood place with burgers, phillies and other sandwiches. Daily specials and a sports bar ambience.

BENE PIZZA AND PASTA. 12301 West Maple Road. 498-0700. Open seven days a week. Retro pizza spot with ‘70s look – sandwiches, too.

BIG FRED’S PIZZA GARDEN. 119th and Pacific streets. 333-4414. Open seven days. Hugely popular pizza joint that attracts crowds all the time, especially on week-ends. Sports bar atmosphere with lots of noise.

BILLY FROGGS. 1120 Howard St. in the Old Market. 341-4427. 8724 Dodge St. (397-5719; 84th and Giles. Open Seven days. The original on Howard Street has a very nice tree-shaded outdoor dining area and all three pull in a younger crowd for burgers, hot dogs, pub fare and a broad selection of domestic and imported beers. Good hang-out spots.

BOB MONKEY’S NOODLE ZOO. 4950 Dodge Street. 932-9971. Offbeat lunch place with soups, salads and sand-wiches.

BRAZEN HEAD IRISH PUB. 319 N. 78th St., just off West Dodge. 393-3731. Seven days. Irish pub, close to the real thing (the owners imported some parts of it from Ireland). Mixes Irish/English fare with American pub favorites. Huge beer list.

BREWBURGERS. 4629 S. 108th St. 614-7644. Lots of TVs – lives up to its name.



dining nibblesby Dr. Jeffrey DeMare, a pediatric physician, and his late partner, Eddie Vacek. Tasty, slow-cooked meats – does a lot of take-out via drive-through.

DON CARMELO’S. 2647 S. 159th Plaza (333-5256) In Rock-brook at 108th and Center Streets (933-3190); 3113 N. 120th St. (333-5256); 1024 N. 204th Ave (289-9800) New York-style pizzerias offering pizza, calzones and similar fare.

THE DUNDEE DELL. 5007 Underwood Ave. 553-9501. Seven days. Dundee classic known for its fish and chips, hot sandwiches and burgers. A neighborhood spot with a big following (especially at lunch), its bar has well over 100 imported beers plus some superb Scotch offerings.

FAMOUS DAVE’S. Several Omaha metro locations, in-cluding a new one at Eagle Run on West Maple Road. This chain BBQ spot has good basic BBQ fare, plus lots of sides, generous portions, nice atmosphere and good service.

FIREWATER GRILLE. 7007 Grover Street, in the Comfort Inn. 452-FIRE (3473). Live music and offbeat island cuisine in this Hawaiian-themed bar/restaurant at-tached to a motel.

FUDDRUCKERS. 7059 Dodge St., 556-0504. 16920 Wright Plaza #118, 932-7790. Fuddruckers boasts the “World’s Greatest Hamburgers,” and they have a big variety of them. Good spot for kids.

GOLDBERG’S GRILL & BAR. 2936 S. 132nd St., 333-1086 and

BUFFALO WILD WINGS. 48th and L streets (734-8088); 76th and Dodge streets (343-9464); 10525 S. 15th St. (991-9464); 146th Street and West Maple Road (492-9464); 4287 S. 144th St. (861-9464). Popular wing spot with lots of beer.

CAFFEINE DREAMS. 4524 Farnam St. 932-2803. Multi-lev-el outdoor seating, under the trees, is a dream here, in this ‘60s kind of coffee house. Great brew plus pas-tries, sandwiches, granola, smoothies and the like.

THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY. 10120 California St. at Westroads. 393-1166. Seven days. Enormous chain restaurant done up in exotic architecture and interi-ors that resemble a British officers’ club in Egypt in the 19th century. Big operation with a huge menu: glamburgers, white chicken chili, Asian fare, fish ‘n chips, all kinds of sandwiches, soups, salads; imagi-native items mixing culinary styles – crabcake sand-wich, Cuban sandwich, stuffed mushrooms, pizza, fried zucchini, mini corndogs, steaks, beef ribs, pork chops, salmon, tuna, shrimp scampi and, of course, lots of different cheesecakes. It would take months to work your way through this menu. Good family spot.

CHEESEBURGER IN PARADISE. 168th and West Dodge Road (Village Pointe). 289-4210. Outrageous Carib-bean/island décor frames a restaurant with all kinds of exotic burgers and sweet-flavored specialties and tropical drinks.

DOC & EDDIE’S BBQ. 168th and Harrison (on west side of 168th, a block north of Harrison). 895-7427. Bare bones spot where the food is everything. Established

GOLDBERG’S IN DUNDEE, 5008 Dodge St., 556-2006. Especially popular at lunch with sandwiches, soups, burgers, salads.

HARKERT’S BBQ. 4865 Center St., 554-0102. Old time and small BBQ spot favored by insiders. Hickor-smoked meats and sides. Does a lot of take-out.

JAMS. 7814 Dodge St. 399-8300. Closed Sunday. One of Omaha’s best restaurants and one of the most popu-lar. Mark Hoch’s long room with a bar is still a cool place, with an eclectic, inventive menu that changes often but always offers a two-tier selection ranging from inexpensive burgers, sandwiches and meatloaf to very original, often Southwest-inspired entrees. Great bar is a watering hole for thirtyish and fortyish singles. Not easy to get a table on weekend nights, but worth the wait.

JAZZ: A LOUISIANA KITCHEN. 1421 Farnam St. 342-3662. Now that Butsy Ledoux’s is closed there aren’t many Louisiana-style places around here, but Jazz offers a version of Cajun and Creole fare that resembles a place you might stumble into just off Bourbon Street.

JOE TESS’ PLACE. 5424 S. 24th St. 731-7278. Closed Mon-day. Oldtime neighborhood place famous for fish, fish, fish (trout, walleye, tilapia) and all fresh, plus shrimp, oysters – many fried items, with the catfish renowned, but they do steaks, chicken and other entrées on their huge menu. Chicken and fish sand-wiches galore, plus seafood stews and chowders. Lots of sides, kids’ menu. The “famous fish” is served on rye bread for $6.50. Pitchers of beer, cream cheese cakes. Big Friday night crowds. Prices are low, but cash preferred. Live fish market, lots of carryout busi-ness.

KING KONG. 4409 Dodge St., 553-3326. 5250 S. 72nd St., 932-6420. 3362 S. 13th St., 934-8988. Don’t let the name fool you – this is basically a Greek restaurant, with

excellent gyro’s, but they do burgers and phillie sand-wiches and lots more.

LA BUVETTE WINE BAR AND DELI. 511 S. 11th St. in the Old Market. 344-8627. Open seven days. Despite the lim-ited offerings, La Buvette is one of the city’s better restaurants. Technically (in France) a bistro is a wine shop that also offers food – that’s La Buvette. It is crammed with bottles of wine and you can have a ter-rific dinner consisting of only wine, fine cheeses and baguette French bread – and that’s the truth. But they do have appetizers and entrees, too: foi gras, pate’, mussels, salmon, chicken, lamb shanks, veal cheeks and other bistro fare. French doors open to make the whole place a sidewalk café.

LA MESA, 156th and Q streets; 110th and Maple streets; 84th and Tara Plaza; Hwy 370 & Fort Crook Rd, Bel-levue, and Council Bluffs (Lake Manawa Exit). Voted as Omaha’s best Mexican restaurant 8 times times in a row., La Mesa offers free chips and salsa, great portions and a fun atmosphere. The menu is broad, with everything from classics, such as burritos, fajitas, enchiladas, tacos, tamales and tostadas. Specialties include Chilaquiles Mexica-nos, the El Magnifico, Chicken Chipolte Salad and El Patron (shrimp). La Mesa offers over 100 tequilas, the largest selection in the area!

LANSKY’S PIZZA, Pasta and Philly, 4601 S. 50th St., 731-1919; 3909 Twin Creek Dr., Bellevue, 502-0555; 1131 N. Broadway, Council Bluffs, (712) 329-5400. Philly steak sandwiches and pizza – they dominate here.

LE PEEP, 2012 N. 117th Ave. 991-8222; (other locations in Pepperwood Village at 156th and West Dodge, and at 177th and West Center Road). Aneel and Hope Taj oversee three locations where everything is fresh and the huge pancakes rival those at the Market Basket (ask for pecans and bananas in yours); eggs Benedict and other egg creations are ambrosial, bacon and sau-


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NEWMAN’S PASTA CAFE. 2559 S. 171st St., near West Cen-ter Road (Lakeside Plaza). 884-2420. Open seven days. Another “oodles of noodles” spot in the fast-service mode. In addition to lots of noodle dishes, you can get Thai lettuce wraps, fresh mozzarella drizzled with olive oil, Thai curry beef, chicken Flo-rentine, spicy Thai peanut noodles and cranberry spinach salad with almonds. Pastas are Asian, South-west, stroganoff, Japanese. Desserts include key lime pie, cotton candy and pastry tubes.

NICOLA’S in the Market. 13th and Jackson streets in the Old Market. 345-8466. Lunch Monday-Friday; din-ner Tuesday-Sunday. Italian meets Mediterranean at Nicola Nick’s Old Market trattoria where you can browse through a menu sporting authentic country Italian favorites: eggplant, cheeses, Italian sausage and ham ingredients, a wonderful lasagna Mediter-ranean, grilled chicken, stuffed pastas. But the star of the menu is ravioli in many tempting, delicious com-binations. Sauces here are important and the long pasta menu will intrigue. Excellent little spot with bargain prices considering the care taken in prepara-tion

NOODLES & COMPANY. 203 S. 72nd St. 393-0586 and 16920 Wright Plaza, 330-1012. Open seven days. Like New-man’s, it’s an “oodles of noodles” spot in fast-service mode (no servers). There are at least a dozen noodle dishes, plus chicken/vegetable pot stickers in a mostly Asian style but with Wisconsin macaroni and cheese, too, and some Italian pastas. Flat Tire beer is available, but few desserts.

OZONE. 7220 F St. 331-7575. Ozone offers hand-cut steaks, slow-cooked prime rib, baby back ribs, clas-sic salads, Southwest-inspired appetizers, steak and pork tenderloin sandwiches, rosemary chicken, plus live entertainment.

PETROW’S. 5914 Center St. 551-0552. Closed Sunday. Diner style restaurant in older Omaha neighborhood, Petrow’s is a legend. They offer soda fountain good-ies (old-fashioned malts and sundaes), hot sandwich-es: pork tenderloin, French dip; their own chili, liver and onions, chopped beef steak, onion rings, waffle fries, footlong hot dogs, reuben, smoked turkey melt, chicken fried steak, classic Nebraska burger; home-made pies, floats and freezes and lots more. Forget about calories here and dream your way back to the ‘60s, when it opened.

PIZZA KING. 1101 N. Broadway, Council Bluffs, (712) 323-9228; Longtime family-run spot has T-bones, a filet mignon, a NY strip and a Rib Eye, plus Alas-kan King Crab – and, of course, plenty of pizzas. Big place, reasonable prices.

PIZZA SHOPPE. 6056 Maple St. 556-9090. The mission of the Pizza Shoppe Collective is to provide a unified vehicle of expression to artists and a positive atmo-sphere of performance within the community. The Collective will host a combination of local/national concerts, gallery shows, theater performances, dance, poetry, comedy, and ethnic cuisine in an effort to sup-port the restoration of spirit within all art forms, so that we may encourage all to support each individual perspective of the human condition. And their pizza is pretty darn good, too!

QUAKER STEAK & LUBE. 3320 Mid-America Drive, Coun-cil Bluffs. 322-0101. Quaker Steak & Lube markets itself as “America’s No. 1 motor sports family restau-rant.” Buckets of chicken wings with nearly 20 differ-ent sauces – some tongue-tingling hot.

sages lean and substantial, huge list of omelets, but also lunch items, too, as they are open until 2 p.m. Great table service and high quality food.

LISA’S RADIAL CAFÈ. 817 N. 40th St. 551-2176. Open seven days for breakfast, Friday only for dinner. Lisa Schembri and family run a very special place here – a neighborhood breakfast spot that brings a touch of California to Omaha (Lisa did culinary studies there). In a very old building they offer one hundred differ-ent kinds of French toast, elegant egg dishes, every kind of pancake, a vast number of omelets, Farmer Brothers coffee and downhome cooking on Friday nights.

THE MARKET BASKET. 87th and Pacific streets in the Countryside Village Shopping Center. 397-1100. Breakfast and lunch seven days; no dinner on Mon-day. One of Omaha’s little wonder restaurants, long a favorite with the carriage trade, especially for break-fast and lunch. Liz Liakos’ place is also a bakery, with two dining rooms and she has waxed on the break-fast lunch business while also endeavoring to build up the dinner business with a succession of top notch chefs. Coffees and teas here are wunderbar, as are the pancakes, quiches, French toast, egg dishes, potato dishes, muffins, pastries and everything breakfast. Liz has homemade ice cream, elegant luncheon sand-wiches – some longtime favorites such as the Custer and the herb roast beef; marvelous salads, all kinds of sophisticated touches in soups, burgers, sides, des-serts. Chef Justen Beller does a fusion Euro-American dinner menu at bargain prices. Great Sunday brunch, too. This restful, tasteful little place would be right at home in the Fine Dining section of this publication.

MCKENNA’S BLUES, BOOZE AND BBQ. 7425 Pacific Street. 393-7427. Seven days. Opened almost twenty years ago with a Texas/Louisiana road house look and menu, McKenna’s has popular BBQ offerings that are less sweet and drippy than most (brisket, pulled chicken and pork, ribs), plus New Orleans gumbo, and great side dishes, including baked beans, a creamy red potato salad, Louisiana red beans and rice, melt-in-your-mouth cornbread and more. Good desserts, too.

M’S PUB. 422 S. 11th St. in the Old Market. 342-2550. Seven days. With La Buvette, M’s is one of the Old Market’s top neighborhood restaurants and pubs – and one of the city’s better dining spots. The bar has been hugely popular since the place was opened in 1972 (it is now run by Ron Samuelson of Vivace, with Anne Mellen). Pub fair shares the menu with excit-ing dinner specials. The Iowa grilled pork sandwich is famous as is the Omaha grilled beef sandwich. The salad, appetizer and sandwich lists go on forever and the sophisticated evening fare includes ribeye, hali-but, pastas, salmon, halibut, and duck breast, but the burger/sandwich/salads are available all day, too. This is a great place with wonderful ambience and tends to be jammed at lunch and dinner.

MILLARD ROADHOUSE. 13325 Millard Ave. 891-9292. Seven days (brunch on Sunday, too, plus lunch buffet other days). Karen Menard’s family-style restaurant favors downhome cooking (broasted chicken, chick-en-fried steaks, French dip and other hot sandwiches, roast beef Phillies, grilled cheese, liver and onions, prime rib, pork chops). Great for kids and reasonable on the pocket book.

MIMI’S CAFE. 301 N. 175th Plaza, 289-9610. A wide array of appetizers, homemade soups, unique salads and seasonal features are waiting just for you at Mimi’s. Signature sandwiches and burgers include an excel-lent Meatloaf Ciabatta sandwich and a succulent patty melt. A fish market, great steaks and chops as



dining nibblesoffer low sodium, low cholesterol and low sugar while providing complex carbohydrates and protein.

SHUCKS FISH HOUSE & OYSTER BAR. 1218 S. 119th St (402-827-4376), and also in the Shops of Legacy, SW corner of 168th & Center (402-763-1860, just north of Life-time Fitness). Open 7 days a week. Have you ever been to a fish shack on the coast? You’ll like Shucks! Open 7 days a week. Shrimp or Oyster Po’ Boys, Fried Clam Strips, Shrimp, Walleye, Calamari and Oysters (all VERY lightly breaded). Plus Crab Cakes, Clam Chowder, Gumbo, Salads and Daily Fresh Fish Specials. Featuring a large variety of Oysters on the Half Shell, shucked right in front of you. Significant Happy Hour 2-6, every day.

SPIRIT WORLD. 7517 Pacific St. 391-8680. Closed Sun-day. By far the best deli in Omaha, Spirit World is a wonderful place to wander around in, loaded as it is with imported wine, cheeses and other food items. Much of the business is take-out but there is sit-down for the terrific deli salads, sliced meats, gourmet sandwiches, soups, hot specials, cheese plates, des-serts and other goodies. A bit expensive (lots of the deli salads are $12/pound), it is worth it.

STOKES. 646 N 114th St. and 12th and Howard streets, in the Old Market, 498-0804. A Southwestern restau-rant known for imaginative mixing of styles, sauces, foods – always in an eclectic direction. Don’t expect pure mom and pop Mexican or predictable Tex-Mex. This place has a mind of its own – the enchiladas slathered with white and poblano sauces and the steak tacos are renowned. It is regularly recognized

by Wine Spectator Magazine for wine offerings and service. Lots of exotic drinks and drink specials. Nice patio at the Old Market location. The original is in Miracle Hills.

SUMMER KITCHEN CAFÈ. 1203 Cornhusker Road, Bel-levue, 291-4544. Three Omaha locations. Another Omaha restaurant-cum-bakery place for downhome family fare and lots of pies, cakes and pastries. Big on breakfast and lunch (many specials at lunchtime) and for dinner – again lots of specials (pot roast, hot turkey dinner, hot beef sandwiches, chicken specials, etc.). Great cakes, pies and breakfasts (all day).

TANNER’S BAR AND GRILL. 156th and West Maple Road. 884-5100. Open seven days. Big sports bar with burg-ers and pub food, it is famous for its “Blair wings,” a hotter version of the restaurant’s regular chicken wings. At Tanner’s they mix up five gallons of fresh salsa each day. Lots of happy hour and other drink specials

TGI FRIDAY’S (3 locations). 3636 N. 156th St. 965-8443. 17535 Gold Plaza 330-8443. 10000 California St. 390-2600. Eclectic chain restaurant that does good lunch business. Menu is all over the map: Mexican, Asian, American, Italian – potstickers to surf ‘n turf; fajitas to burgers; buffalo wings to BBQ ribs; Cobb salad to shrimp scampi; sirloin to honey mustard chicken sandwich; nachos to Cajun shrimp pasta. How can they do it all? Well, they try. Bar, reasonable prices.

UPSTREAM BREWING COMPANY. 11th and Jackson streets in the Old Market (344-0200) and 171st and West Center. 778-1161. Open seven days. Big, friendly res-taurants for family dining – the original in the Old Market is a gem, with perhaps the best bar in town. Locals own and run Upstream with meticulous atten-tion to detail. The menus are fairly imaginative de-spite all the comfort foods: pot roast, meatloaf, half-pound burger, pork schnitzel, pizza. But they can also

RICK’S CAFÈ BOATYARD. 345 Riverfront Drive (6th Street). 345-4545. Open seven days. They keep changing the name – is it Rick’s Café Boatyard or Rick’s Boatyard Café? Either way, the huge place offers a view of the Missouri River and seats as many outside as inside. This is a place for drinks, the view and lots and lots of seafood: fresh, fried, every which way. Huge menu with something for everyone.

RUBY TUESDAY. 10387 Pacific St. (One Pacific Place). Open seven days. 391-3702. Ruby’s is a chain survi-vor because of its ever-changing menus, attention to detail, good service, and an always good salad bar. The interior has been spiffed up a bit recently, but the menu remains eclectic and family-oriented. This is one of the city’s best chain restaurants.

SAM & LOUIE’S NEW YORK PIZZERIA 6920 N 102nd Circle. 445-4244; 2416 Cuming St. 884-7773; 2062 N 117th Ave. 496-7900; 7641 Cass St. 390-2911; 1125 Jackson St. 884-5757; 541 N 155th Plaza 965-3858; 2062 N 17th Ave. 496-7900. 5352 S 72nd St., Ralston 505-9200; 14208 S St. 895-0811; 607 Pinnacle Dr, Papillion. 614-0077. Open seven days. New York style pizza with hand-tossed crusts, plus a load of other items – sal-ads, Stromboli, calzones, hoagies, burgers, sandwich-es, lasagna and other pastas.

SGT. PEFFERS. 1501 N. Saddle Creek Road. 558-7717. 13760 Millard Ave. 932-6211. Authentic, old world in-gredients and techniques provide delicious traditional specialties and the unique. Sgt. Peffers offers call ahead take out service for the gourmet on the go, as well as home delivery and catering. Recipes are designed to

do raspberry-glazed chicken breast, shrimp linguini, bacon-wrapped shrimp, braised lamb shank, and smoked gouda beer soup. A fun place for lunch, din-ner or some food at the long bar.

WHEATFIELDS. One Pacific Place (1224 S. 103rd). 955-1485. Open seven days. Ron Popp started with the Garden Café operation years ago and has continued the restaurant-cum bakery concept with his very popular Wheatfields, an attractive and popular spot in One Pacific Place. The garden room is cool and nestled in greenery and the main dining room is packed most of the time. There is a huge bakery off to one side. Breakfasts are big here with all the usual egg dishes, plus casseroles, waffles, French toast, pan-cakes, fruit dishes, quiche and lots more; lunches of-fer Midwestern sandwich favorites, plus entrees with a Mitteleuropa touch (a Swiss hotel salad, fondues, Swiss baked steak, spaetzle, Alsatian baked beef), plus a cornucopia of other dishes beyond counting (honey-baked chicken, eggplant Romero, a $10 fruit bowl, untold salads with 15 homemade dressings). Dinner has a Euro touch, too, with Dusseldorf and Black Forest casseroles, halibut Lyonnaise, Swiss steak, beef and noodles, but also steaks, seafood and BBQ ribs! How they do it all, I don’t know, but their basic stuff is very good, as are the cobbler desserts, pies and cakes. On top of all this, they have nightly specials. ZIO’S PIZZERIA. 1213 Howard St. 344-2222. 7834 West Dodge Road 391-1881. 12997 West Center Road 330-1444. Usha and Daniel Sherman founded the Zio’z chain in 1985 – an instant success. The thin-crust New York style pizzas, with hand-stretched, homemade dough, have a huge range of toppings, are transfat free and use natural chicken. Pastas are fresh, some vegetarian, and offer a vast range of sauces. Hot wings, calzones and hoagies are also available. Des-serts are few but rich and tasty. These are exception-ally well run restaurants, eager to please.


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THE LAuTER TuN FINE ALES AND SPIRITS, 3309 oak view Drive #102, 402-934-6999. thelautertun.com – You’ll find a large selection of craft and import beers on tap and in bottle, as well as craft spirits from around the country. Rather have a cocktail? The lauter tun’s cocktail list uses only fresh ingredients and well crafted spirits. Choose from one of their signature drinks, or go old-school with a classic. Check out the Lauter Tun’s weekly cocktail and beer specials. And there’s live jazz and acoustic music.

ANCHOR INN, 5413 S. 72nd St. 402-341-1313. anchorinnbar.com – One word: Watermelon! It’s the famous watermelon cocktail, at the Anchor Inn, still the best party in town. You’ll find all kinds of drink specials at the anchor inn to go along with a ton of food spe-cials, including the all-you-can-eat fish fry (5-10 p.m.), which comes with fried and coleslaw ($8).

DOOR 19, 1901 Leavenworth St., 402-933-3033 – Thursdays is “Singles Night” featuring drink specials. On Fridays, it’s karaoke.

FIREWATER GRILLE, 7007 Grover St., 402-452-3473. firewater-grille.com – Located inside the Comfort Inn & Suites, the Firewater Grille has specials every night of the week – including “Monday Monday Madness,” with $2 off burgers and $7 domestic pitchers and 25-cent wings. Wednesday is “Ladies Night,” and Friday is “Luau Night.”

SPEARMINT RHINO GENTLEMEN’S CLuB, 2449 N. 13th St., carter lake, completely renovated, the world-renowned spearmint Rhino Gentlemen’s Club is now open. Look for a special deal on their ad in this week’s issue of Shout!

QUAKER STEAK & LUBE, 3220 mid america drive, council

Bluffs. thelube.com – Mondays are kids eat free nights, with prizes and fun for the kids; Tuesdays are all you eat wings for $11.99; Wednesdays are bike night, with live music, a beer garden and any burger for $5.99; and Thursdays are classic car nights, with a DJ and her garden.

LA MESA, 156th and Q streets; 110th street and West maple road; Ft. Crook Road and Hwy 370, Bellevue; Lake Manawa Exit, Council Bluffs. la-mesa.com – Today, La Mesa serves over 10 locations in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Kansas. In addition. expansion plans for more locations are in the works. The ingredients of success for la mesa include a stable, strong employment team which recog-nizes performance through management advancement. In fact, many of La Mesa’s employees have over 10 years of service. It’s this consistency that is reflected in every meal La Mesa serves. La mesa’s “authentic” taste is created from family recipes made with only the freshest quality ingredients. Each location is decorated to promote a fun, colorful atmosphere and create a unique customer experience. Finally, La Mesa’s prices make it an affordable value for the entire family to enjoy. La Mesa is committed to striving for excel-lence and is annually recognized as the “Best Mexican Restaurant” in many of its markets.

HOLIDAY LOuNGE, 7846 West Dodge Road, 402-391-4442. – Where tradition meets today, the Holiday Lounge is right in the middle of omaha, and offers directtv, big screens and a fun at-mosphere.

THE PIPELINE, 1300 S. 72nd St. – Hawaii’s own Pipeline beach is brought to the omaha crowd with legendary college night and a fun bar atmosphere. The drinks are always cold and the scenery is sure to please the eyes, with burgers and Phillies cooked to order. Monday is half-priced wings! Specials every night of the week!

ARGuS 109, Carlisle Hotel, 10909 M. St. – Wednesdays offer

Happy Hour all night, no cover and $1.50 wells and $1 draws. Thursdays is Ladies Night (ladies are free, fellas, $5). There’s also a “Hot Bikini Contest” on Thursdays! On Fridays everyone free until 11 p.m., $5 after. And Saturdays are “Club Night”!

MALONEY’S, 1830 N 72nd Street, Omaha, Ne Largest Irish Whis-key selection in Omaha, 35 to choose from! 10 beers on tap and large selection of import bottles and liquor. The place to be! Great Prices, Trivia on Tuesday’s, Awesome place to watch a game or just hang out.

GLO LOUNGE, 3201 Farnam St., glomidtown.com - It’s dinner and a movie with accommodating style. Glo Lounge is new and it’s located right inside Midtown Crossing’s Cinedine Theatre. The perfect end to a first date, Glo “breaks the ice” for you with smooth drinks and a relaxing bar staff ready to meet your every need. Check them out online for additional drink and daily specials.

MARYLEBONE, 3710 Leavenworth St. – One of Omaha’s long-time popular bars is now serving lunch again, with daily specials worth checking out. The bar also has a great patio area for those who want to take their drinks outside. And for baseball fans, the Marylebone has your favorite team TV with their MLB package.

ROCK BOTTOM, 1101 Harney St., rockbottom.com – With an ideal Old Market patio that is always hopping, the Rock Bottom offers award-winning beers from across the country - all in one spot. The best part? You’ll never have to say, “I’ll take another please,” be-cause you can pour it yourself. That’s right. Their party booths are equipped with a tap just for you and your friends.

THE SYDNEY, 5918 Maple St., thesydneybenson.com – One of Benson’s most popular bars, the Sydney offers great drink specials and the best in local live music. On Mondays, the Sydney offers $1 PBRs from open to close! And on Sundays, there’s free pool from open to close! Get outside and enjoy one of those on the patio!

REHAB LOUNGE, 2615 S. 120th St., rehabomaha.com – A new lounge on the scene, rehab offers themed nights, signature drinks,

comfortable seating, and exceptional customer service.

NORTH SHORE TAVERN, 102nd Maple St., northshoreomaha.com – Bike Night at the North Shore Tavern is back on Mondays, so bring your hog! With 16 beers on tap, foosball, darts, pool, it is a great hangout place. Especially if your are a fan of Major League Baseball. Catch all the action of MLB at North Shore.

GATOR O’MALLEY’S, 12143 W Center Road, gatoromalleys.com – Want a taste of the Down Under? Gator O’ Malley’s is the place for you. There’s a wide host of drink specials. They are open daily with late night kitchen specials and nightly entertainment options. Monday’s are “Micro Madness” with $1 off all micro beers; Thurs-day’s offers live blues music; and fridays and saturdays it’s the hottest bands live.

LA BUVETTE, 511 S. 11th St., labuvetteomaha.com – Another popular outdoor drinking spot for our facebook friends, who recom-mended this Old Market staple. La Buvette is a retail wine shop, wine bar and deli with an emphasis on French wines.

CLuB O/O DINING, 1015 Farnam St., odining.com – O Dining of-fers food on the downstairs and the upper area of the restaurant is reserved for lounging, that’s where Club O comes in. Every Friday and saturday, get table service, celebrate birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties! Get an amazing view of the Gene Leahy Mall, too!

ROSE & CROWN, 515 S. 20th St. – Our Facebook friends highly recommended the outdoor patio at Rose & Crown. We agree – it’s a classic, complete with a seaside vibe courtesy of fish nets and other coastal garb.

EAT THE WORM, 1213 Howard St. – Feel like getting crazy? Eat the Worm is the place for you! With a tequila list extending past 75 varieties, your group is bound to get a little naughty. Divided among three styles: blanco, reposado, and añejo, the wide range of flavors are sure to meet anyone’s palate. So whether you are tasting from the bottom of the shot glass or the naval of someone intriguing, eat


bar briefspound burgers, Big Red is taking the love of sports here in the heart-land to new levels, giving you dozens of high-def TVs, daily drink and food specials and the thrill of live ball draw keno. Plus, at many locations you will find: Sand volleyball courts and leagues, outdoor, year-round eating areas, and 14-foot super screens.

SuLLIvAN’S BAR, 3926 Farnam St., sullivansbar.tripod.com – An omaha icon since 1954, the neighborhood bar is famous for dollar pints on Mondays. Entertainment includes open mic night on Tues-days, Karaoke every thursday, dJ every saturday, and frequently scheduled live bands. Tucked away in the heart of midtown, Sul-livan’s atmosphere makes you feel right at home while enjoying a cold one.

ZIN ROOM, 316 S. 15th St., zinomaha.com - Located in the main level of the Hotel Deco, The Zin Room offers decadent food and so-phisticated customer service. Eye capturing scenery from the wait staff to the decorative elements, Zin Room is the perfect place for an after work cocktail. Two stories, the vibrant new restaurant fits the needs of both the business man to the indie sole searching for the newest hot spot in town! It’s comfort meets style and its now right here in the heart of downtown.

AMERISPORTS BAR, 2200 River Rd., Council Bluffs, ameristar.com – Contemplating where to catch the big game? Amerisports Casino & Bar is your place! Filled with 34 flat screen monitors, and one mammoth 167’ mega-screen, you are sure to catch every sec-ond of the action. Throughout the week, live entertainment pulls in a vibrant rock and roll crowd and with Amerisports extensive menu options, you’ve practically got a full night packed. In addition to ev-erything to offer inside, amerisports also provides free parking in the multi-story parking garage with a valet option available.

THE PENTHOUSE LOUNGE, 84th & K St., 402-331-9851, pent-houseloungeomaha.com – This cozy bar offers a variety of options to young professionals such as yourself. The Penthouse Lounge brings comfort and style to the omaha metro region with new ho-rizons and a variety of entertainment options. With Saturdays now housing Karaoke, Penthouse is a fun and relaxing venue to enjoy great drinks and good company!

BURKE’S PUB, 6117 Maple St. – One of Benson’s popular collec-tion of bars, Burke’s offers spirits with an Irish flare. You’ll find a large selection of beer on tap, as well as a nice variety of micro brews. Feel like a game? Try Burke’s Golden Tee or Silver Strike Bowl-ing or Keno while you’re throwing one back. In addition to all these options, Burke’s brings your “Happiest Hour” seven days a week!

BUSHWACKERS, 7401 Main St. jmmbushwackers.com – From live music to dance lessons to great food and drinks, Bushwacker’s is the place to be when you want to kick up your heels and throw a few back. There’s live music every weekend, free couples dance lessons on Wednesdays and Friday night line dancing! With the feel of the South in your very own town, Bushwacker’s is a creative change of pace for everyone!

CADDY SHACK, 2076 N. 117th Ave. caddyshackinc.com – It’s bar is about as legendary as the classic “Caddy Shack” the movie. But no worries, you don’t have to have a good golf swing to be warmly welcomed here. Caddy Shack offers a large open area for games and socializing. Their drink specials are sure to blow you out of the water too! Monday’s is “Bomb” night with the chance for you to order your favorite bomb shots at a measly $3!

CALIFORNIA BAR, 510 N. 33rd St., calibaromaha.com – Es-tablished in 1937, this little gem, hides behind its simple exterior. Targeted towards the college crowd, California Bar makes going out affordable on the student crowd. With their I.D. drink system, students with their college I.D. receive their second drink for only a penny! For everyone else, California Bar hosts Happy Hour Mon-Fri from 5-6 pm and Mondays are FREE Pool day!

CANDLELIGHT, 5031 Grover St., thecandlelightlounge.com – The Candlelight Lounge is the self-described “official home of the 68 oz. Fishbowls and $1 Busch Lights.” Known for their School Daze thursdays, the candlelight has been serving up the specials for 19 years. With a huge dance floor, pool tables, darts and keno, the Candlelight has something for everyone.

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ENERGY SYSTEMS OvATIONS, 1200 Douglas St. - Ovations is a laid-back destination for wine, drinks and appetizers located on the first floor of the Holland Performing Arts Center. The bar is a casual gathering place before and after performances, including omaha Performing Arts’ and Omaha Symphony events.

THE OLD MATTRESS FACTORY, 501 N. 13th St., themattomaha.com – Enjoy the new Happy Hour Specials at the Matt, which has an amazing outdoor drinking area! Every M-F from 3-6 PM and Sun-Thurs from 10PM-1AM...Happy Hour @ The Matt will make you happy! $4 Martinis, Well Cocktails and House Wine, $1 off all Tap Beers and $.75 off all Domestic Bottles.

PHOENIx FOOD & SPIRITS, 12015 Blondo St., phoenix-foodandspiritsomaha.com – Another popular choice for outdoor drinking from our Facebook friends. Live music, KENO, Golden Tee, Buck Hunter, Bowling, pool tables, dart boards, jukebox and the list keeps going! Food and drinks are plentiful as well! Sand-wiches and burgers are served daily until 10 p.m. with endless daily drink specials to swallow it all down.

SHuCk’S FISH HOuSE OYSTER BAR, 16901 Wright Plaza, 1218 S. 119th St., 19th and Leavenworth, absolutelyfresh.com – Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, Shuck’s is an ideal place to throw back and beer along with an oyster on the half shell from their broad selection.

LOuIS GRILL & BAR, 5702 N.W. Radial Highway, louisbar.com – Live goldfish races, washer tournaments and plenty of drink spe-cials. Yes you heard right! Real entertainment comes in a new form at Louis’ Grill & Bar. With authentic Chicago dogs, the food here gives you a great taste of what you’ve been missing everywhere else. A Benson staple since 1934, Louis brings new experiences to the average bar goer.

BARRETT’S BARLEYCORN PuB & GRILL, 4322 leavenworth St., barrettsomaha.com – Watch the big game (or any game!) and enjoy their great selection of cocktails and beers. While you’re at it, they’ve also got a fantastic food menu, so you can make a night of it! Enjoy the great outdoors on their wonderful patio, or get right into the action on our great sand volleyball court.

O’CONNOR’S IRISH PuB, 1217 Howard St., oconnorspub.com – established in 2003, o’connor’s is a locally owned and operated authentic Irish pub that has been the headquarters of the St. Pat-rick’s Day parade and hundreds of other local events. They take pride in serving you the best Hibernian sustenance in downtown Omaha. Go on down pull up a chair and have a Guinness with Katie and the gang.

MISTER TOAD, 10th and Howard streets, mrtoadspub.com – Since 1970, Mr. Toad has been one of the most popular Old Mar-ket bars, with arguably the most popular outdoor patio, which our Facebook friends pointed out to us in droves.

SHAMROCk’S PuB & GRILL, 5338 N. 103rd (Fort), shamrock-spubandgrillomaha.com – Enjoy live music at Shamrock’s while taking in sweet drink deals during their Happy Hour Mon.-Fri. from noon to 7 p.m. There are also food specials like the “Bucket O’ Beer” and “Basket O’ Wings” for just $20 on Sundays and Mondays! Get lucky at Shamrock’s for your next night out!

PAPA CHRIS’ CHICAGO ORIGINALS, 7024 Maple St., papachris.com – Check out Gimme Mondays for free swag and prizes. En-ter to win t-shirts, free food & drink, posters, & more. And there’s open mic Tuesdays, as well as Wednesday Game Night – FREE Wi-Fi, board games, galore, darts, beer pong, poker, and more! And Turnsday’s at Papa Chris’ – YOU get to be the DJ every Thursday night with Turnsday’s presented by Papa Chris’. Play your favorite tunes, dance to the music, vote for your favorites. Visit turntable.fm for more information.

BIG RED RESTAuRANT & SPORTS BAR, bigredrestaurantand-sportsbar.com – Don’t just watch your team win ... experience the thrill of victory at Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar. With fresh food that is made to order, including humongous fresh, never-frozen half-


bar briefscomfort station.

TWIN PEAkS 17330 W Center Rd., Omaha, Nebraska 68130 (402) 333-8001 Hours Mon-Sun 11AM-12AMHot Girls, Man food, Ice cold beer and all the sports you can handle, in a hearty lodge atmosphere.

THE GOOD LIFE SPORTS BAR 1203 South 180th Street |Omaha, NE 68130 Hours 11AM - 2AM (402)933-2947 formerly known as the drafthouse, under new ownership, featuring over 20 brand new flat screen TVs with the NFL, NHL and MLB ticket package good food, good times, good life!

THE HIvE ROCk CLuB & GALLERY 1207 Harney Street, Omaha, Ne., 68102 Open Everyday 3:11PM-2AM Dance Party Weekends, live music, craft drinks & loccal art

9TH STREET TAvERN & GRILL 902 dodge st, omaha, ne 68102 (402) 315-4301 Look no further than 9th Street Tavern and Grill with 27 tv’s for you to stay up to date on all of your sporting events. An upscale sports bar that delivers the finest service and excellent atmosphere. Drink inside or outside on the patio featuring a welcoming fire pit. Home of the Bierock!

SAINTS PuB MIDTOWN CROSSING 120 s 31st ave, omaha, NE 68131 (402) 932-1911 An upscale sports bar located in the Midtown Crossing mixed-use development next to the Mutual of Omaha campus. Established in 2012, Saints Pub Midtown Crossing offers a full menu, over twenty flat screen televisions and a large outdoor patio. Saints Pub Midtown Crossing is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. until 2:00 a.m.

JERRY’S BAR 6303 Military Ave, Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 553-3343 Open daily noon to midnight. Jerry’s is a neighborhood bar with a retro vibe and friendly faces behind the counter. Great prices, unique beer selection and killer cocktails! Mom alway’s said “Nothng good happen’s after midnight!”

OFFICE WEST LOuNGE 1266 S 119th Ct, Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 330-1122 A great place to meet up with coworkers after work or have a business meeting in our Jack Daniels room!

COHEN & KELLY’S LOUNGE 13075 W center rd, omaha, NE Stop in for a friendly visit and enjoy our drink specials and Happy Hour.

CHROME LOUNGE 8552 Park Dr, Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 339-8660 Your place for refreshing beer, strong liquor, and great live music!

LAvISTA kENO 7101 S 84th St, La Vista, NE 68128 (402) 537-9090 lavista Keno has been in business over 20 years pro-viding Keno at the best rates in the state. With a great prices and great food and drinks from our in-house diner and bar, we provide a great atmosphere for any keno fan. We also accom-modate smokers with our in-door ventilated smoking room.

PERRY’S PLACE 9652 Mockingbird Dr, Omaha, NE 68127(402) 592-3230 Hours Food is great, service is amazing and it has such a friendly appeal. Heated smoking area, patio, pool tables & more.

BREWSKY’S Several locations in Omaha, www.brewskys.com You’ll find great outdoor patios, and an extensive line up of sorts programming.

WHISkEY TANGO 311 S. 15th Street, Omaha, Ne., 68102 (402)813-6944 Yee-haw! Get your two-step on in this upstairs country night club! Featuring LIVE country music, and dance parties on the weekends.

vARSITY SPORTS CAFE 9735 Q St, (402)339-7003, 14529 F St, (402)715-4333, 4900 Dodge St,(402)934-4989, NE Corner of 36th St & Hwy 370, (402)932-0303, Serving up the best pizza, coldest brews & sporting events at four locations near you. Hey, bar owners, do you want your bar included here? Send a note to [email protected]

CRESCENT MOON, 3578 Farnam St., Omaha, beercornerusa.com – Ever searched for the “odds” of Omaha? “Das Boot”, Hur-ricanes on tap, Belgian and German beers and a late bite to eat? Yes, Crescent Moon has it all! The three-in-one bar has one of the easiest bar crawls in the Midwest; housing the Hu-ber House, Crescent Moon, and Max & Joe’s. Tucked away in midtown, this hidden secret is a great gathering place for friends and definitely worth exploring!

HARRAH’S STIR LIvE & LOuD, 1 Harrah’s Blvd., Council Bluffs. , harrahscouncilbluffs.com – In addition to being a token of Harrah’s Casino, Stir Live & Loud hosts a wide range of local and regional talent weekend nights . From Indie to Alternative folk rock, stir is one of the area’s best live music venues dur-ing the summer. Take the short drive across the border and get ready for great drinks and good music.

HOMY INN, 1510 N. Saddle Creek Rd. - Feel like being fancy? Homy Inn is infamous for their champagne on tap! This “small feel” bar offers big taste with their variety in bottled beer and eclectic crowd. In the heart of North Omaha, the Homy reaches out to its patrons with a wide range of fun activities to partake in while enjoying a cold one. Board games, peanuts, and fun music are the common threads that make this hidden secret something worth talking about.

HOOTERS, 12405 W. Center Rd. & 2910 23rd Ave., Council Bluffs – You may only think of Hooters as a place for great wings, but it turns out this dining hall has the full package. With a combination of choices for sauces, Hooters is sure to please you in more ways than one! Drinks and a friendly wait staff are more than enough reason to stick around after a long day’s work. If it’s breaded or naked, the Omaha and Council Bluffs Hooter’s Staff are sure to strip you down and meet all of your dining and drinking needs!

I DON’T CARE, 3346 N. 108th St. 402-763-2800 – The first thought after a rough day at the office is usually where is the best place to forget your worries and enjoy a stiff one. Upon walking in, the warm hospitality of bar staff actually does care as they invite you to leave your baggage at the door. Awesome drink specials and a variety of gaming units such as Golden Tee, Pool and Darts let you stick it to the boss man and say, “I Don’t Care”. Come let loose and blow off some steam in this nice little getaway.

BOGIE’S BAR & GRILL 3305 old maple rd, omaha, ne 68134 (402) 493-8000 Dance the night away on the weekends, Great food and if you need to crash there is a hotel right next door! $1 Pints on Thursday’s.

STOLI’S LOuNGE 715 N 120th St, Omaha, NE 68154 (402) 614-2662 newly remodled, under new ownership, check out their awesome gameroom.

CHOO -CHOO BAR & GRILL 14240 U St, Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 895-6617 Hours: Mon - Thu11AM - 10:30 PM Fri - Sa-t11AM - 11PM Sun12:00 PM - 10:00 PM New Owner, Great lunch specials, Stop in and see Vicki during the day! Omaha’s Best Hot Wings, Cold Beer and Warm Friends!

FOx AND HOuND 506 N. 120th Street (402)964-9074 Oma-ha’s best spot to watch Pay Per View events! Good food and a frienly atmosphere. 36 Beers on tap, ping pong, darts and more!

ARENA SPORTS BAR & GRILL 3809 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134 (402) 571-2310 Hours Mon-Sat 11:00AM-2:00AM Sun 11:30 AM-2:00AM Omaha’s best live music EVERY Friday & Saturday night with NO COVER CHARGE! Enjoy the Arena’s full bar selection and huge menu while playing Keno, pickle cards, pool, darts, shuffleboard, Golden Tee, Silver Strike Bowl-ing, Buck Hunter, and Bartop Games.

WILSON & WASHBuRN 1407 Harney St, Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 991-6950 Featuring 24 craft & import beers on tap, a ro-bust list of wines, scotch, and cordials, and a made from scratch kitchen, Wilson & Washburn lives up to its billing as a serious




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