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by Padre
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:16 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Westgate Plaza (Mangelsen's - NEC 84th & Grover)
Replies: 34
Views: 5199

Re: Westgate Plaza (Mangelsen's - NEC 84th & Grover)

Cake Gallery is moving out of Westgate Plaza and Westlake Ace Hardware is moving in.

https://www.ketv.com/article/the-cake-g ... n/60300290
by Padre
Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:19 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Trev Alberts leaving NU
Replies: 111
Views: 4473

Re: Trev Alberts leaving NU

Think Trev wants to change his mind?

Ex-college football star, son of Texas A&M associate head coach, arrested in poisoning deaths of girlfriend and unborn baby

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/ex-college ... 18206.html
by Padre
Mon Mar 11, 2024 8:30 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Tu Familia
Replies: 5
Views: 1448

Re: Tu Familia (90th & Fort)

ChadJK wrote: Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:51 am Is this where Saldago's Mexican Grill used to be?
I think so. Same address.
by Padre
Tue Mar 05, 2024 8:52 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 1990
Views: 337506

Re: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)

djc311 wrote: Tue Mar 05, 2024 8:27 pm

I don’t think you’re getting it though… so they’re going to tear down the existing, structurally sound multi-level garage so they can build some more garages.
I’ve never been in it but do we know the garage is structurally sound? It’s been closed off for a while.
by Padre
Tue Feb 27, 2024 8:40 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2024 Weather Thread
Replies: 389
Views: 18287

Re: 2024 Weather Thread

Busguy2010 wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2024 3:38 pm Looks like our dew point is supposed to hit -3 tonight. Relative humidity is supposed to be 70%, but that ain't saying much. I'll be surprised if it snows at all.
We got just enough snow to cover parts of the grass.
by Padre
Tue Feb 27, 2024 1:35 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Pedestrian Tunnels and Overpasses
Replies: 39
Views: 935

Re: Pedestrian Tunnels and Overpasses

On top of ADA accessibility issues, people generally don't use overpasses or underpasses if it adds time to their journey. Underpass/overpass implementation guidelines are something we've been looking at at work lately. Generally people won't use them unless they provide an equal less time to getti...
by Padre
Tue Feb 27, 2024 1:27 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 959
Views: 519773

Re: Fast Food Talk Thread

Speaking of Wendy's..... Wendy’s to start testing Uber-style surge pricing https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/wendys-surge-pricing-rcna140601 By 2025, the fast food restaurant chain will begin testing dynamic pricing, which is a time-based pricing strategy that companies use to increase or decr...
by Padre
Tue Feb 20, 2024 1:26 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Crossing Village District
Replies: 338
Views: 51821

Re: Nebraska Crossing Village District

I was surprised that it took so long on here to get pushback on this idea for the location. That being said, I can see the argument. Omaha I think really needs to tie this in with Lincoln to make it work long term. As we have all noted, Omaha is on the extreme low end population wise for a major sp...
by Padre
Sun Feb 18, 2024 7:18 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: NHL-USAVB-NEX Banter
Replies: 27
Views: 966

Re: NHL-USAVB-NEX Banter

Agibson951 wrote: Sun Feb 18, 2024 6:54 pm They could always go with the Nebraska Black Squirrels. Doesn’t roll off the tongue, but it’s a unique name.
They could have Scrat from the Ice Age movies as the mascot!
by Padre
Fri Feb 09, 2024 1:22 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 959
Views: 519773

Re: Fast Food Talk Thread

nativeomahan wrote: Fri Feb 09, 2024 11:06 am Sonic typically is our only dining option when we fly into Omaha after 11 pm. Actually their cheeseburgers taste pretty good when you are starving. The tater tots are decent.
The Sonic burgers are ok, but I like that they do all day breakfast.
by Padre
Fri Feb 02, 2024 6:01 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NHL in Omaha
Replies: 79
Views: 2837

Re: NHL in Omaha

It makes you wonder who would be the one making those inquiries? There’s several possible suspects.
by Padre
Thu Feb 01, 2024 7:27 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: B and B Theatre - Oakview
Replies: 31
Views: 3343

Re: B and B Theatre - Oakview

Thanks for posting about Top Gun for $5. My wife and I went to see it last night and agree the Screen X experience was cool. Very glad we saw it again. But how sad to see these theaters so empty. The parking lot was a ghost town. I felt a little unsure if my car would be safe all alone in the very ...
by Padre
Sun Jan 28, 2024 8:02 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 959
Views: 519773

Re: Fast Food Talk Thread

How about Mac and Cheese? https://youtu.be/y1w4FlMxEeY?si=Xj71Aa6qlI4oq6eP Several restaurants around Midtown Crossing hosted the annual Mac and Cheese Binge on Saturday. Mac and Cheese certainly seems be the latest fad item in restaurants these days, everyone seems to have some variety of it. Even...
by Padre
Thu Jan 25, 2024 12:00 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Downtown Soccer Stadium (Abbott Drive)
Replies: 482
Views: 177921

Re: Downtown Soccer Stadium (Abbott Drive)

Two things I noticed from the Nebraska Examiner article on this.

1. There will also be a women’s soccer team playing there at some point.

2. They said this would open the door to moving up to USL Championship level, but they didn’t yet confirm they would move up.
by Padre
Wed Jan 24, 2024 2:59 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Downtown Soccer Stadium (Abbott Drive)
Replies: 482
Views: 177921

Re: Downtown Soccer Stadium

Sen. Mike McDonnell is supposed to be at the announcement. I know he’s been a supporter of the stadium idea, but could he also hope it ends up in his district?
by Padre
Thu Jan 18, 2024 5:01 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2024 Weather Thread
Replies: 389
Views: 18287

Re: 2024 Weather Thread

And now the fun begins! Just got an alert on my phone for sudden snow squalls. Glad I’m already at home!
by Padre
Sun Jan 14, 2024 6:33 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2024 Weather Thread
Replies: 389
Views: 18287

Re: 2024 Weather Thread

damonhynes wrote: Sun Jan 14, 2024 4:58 pm I got an email from Ope-Pee-Puh-Dee strongly suggesting I cut back on usage today and Monday!
We got a phone call with the same message.
by Padre
Thu Jan 11, 2024 3:17 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Wienerschnitzel (NEC 72nd & Grover)
Replies: 36
Views: 4221

Re: Wienerschnitzel (NEC 72nd & Grover)

It's called Wienerschnitzel but they do not sell Wienerschnitzel. I went through the whole range of human emotion. I was just thinking this. Isn't wienerschnitzel a breaded veal cutlet? So, the one thing Wienerschnitzel doesn't sell is wienerschnitzel. lol According to Tasting History with Max Mill...
by Padre
Wed Jan 03, 2024 8:27 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Locally owned Scooter's Coffeehouse
Replies: 85
Views: 32146

Re: Locally owned Scooter's Coffeehouse

The funny thing is, if you google "largest coffee chains in the US" I couldn't find Scooter's listed anywhere but with the number of locations that they have they are definitely in the top 5. Probably even argue that there are more than Dutch Bros. I think a lot of it is the rate they’ve ...
by Padre
Sat Dec 30, 2023 8:43 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Burger Detour (3 Omaha Metro Locations)
Replies: 36
Views: 8546

Re: Burger Detour (3 Omaha Metro Locations)

According to their Facebook page, the 183rd and Maple location will open in January.
by Padre
Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:29 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Medicine
Replies: 1613
Views: 263585

Re: Nebraska Medicine

skinzfan23 wrote: Fri Dec 22, 2023 5:46 pm 10 weeks for that little building?
Wouldn’t surprise me if it doesn’t have asbestos issues.
by Padre
Tue Dec 19, 2023 5:30 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Village Pointe (SWC 168 & West Dodge)
Replies: 258
Views: 146238

Re: Village Pointe (SWC 168 & West Dodge)

Before you get all excited, there is a huge difference between a Nordstrom and a Nordstrom Rack, at least in my experience. There are both in Troy, an affluent suburb here in Detroit. The Nordstrom looks like an upscale store. Down the road about 4 miles is a Nordstrom Rack. I can only describe it ...
by Padre
Mon Dec 18, 2023 6:51 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Sinful Burgers (14612 W Center Rd)
Replies: 50
Views: 7755

Re: Sinful Burgers (14612 W Center Rd)

I was trying to ascertain if the Bellevue location was permanently closed, so I thought I'd just call and ask. Seems straightforward enough. I tried calling the Bellevue location a few times and it just rings and goes to generic voicemail. So, I've tried calling the 144th & Center location a co...
by Padre
Thu Dec 14, 2023 3:07 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 959
Views: 519773

Re: Fast Food Talk Thread

Here’s some information on an old Omaha fast food option that’s probably not coming back. Boston Market Owner Jay Pandya Files Personal Bankruptcy Restaurants across the nation are being evicted and sued by stakeholders over unpaid bills. https://www.qsrmagazine.com/story/boston-market-owner-jay-pan...
by Padre
Thu Dec 07, 2023 6:45 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Gyro Kings (632 N Saddle Creek Rd)
Replies: 5
Views: 1180

Re: Gyro Kings (632 N Saddle Creek Rd)

ChadJK wrote: Thu Dec 07, 2023 1:21 pm Is this where Sam's Gyros used to be?
The very same.
by Padre
Mon Dec 04, 2023 6:56 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Corner Kick (Multiple Locations)
Replies: 6
Views: 938

Re: Corner Kick (Multiple Locations)

A couple weeks ago, went to lunch at the one on 132 & Dodge. There was only 1 other table in there besides us. For whatever reason, that spot just cannot hang o to a restaurant. It’s been, what… Caniglia’s Da Vinci’s China Road Agave Azteca Corner Kick I know I’m forgetting probably 3 others… I...
by Padre
Mon Nov 27, 2023 12:49 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 532530

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

According to Sarah Fili’s Facebook page, Anthony Copeland is moving to Cleveland.
by Padre
Sun Nov 19, 2023 7:02 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Pueblo Bonito Mexican Restaurant and Bar (2822 N 88th St)
Replies: 14
Views: 3560

Re: Pueblo Bonito Mexican Restaurant and Bar (2822 N 88th St)

According to their Facebook page, Maple 88 is changing their name to Pueblo Bonito Mexican Restaurant and Bar. They’re also looking at opening other locations in the future.
by Padre
Thu Nov 09, 2023 7:51 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Family Fare - No Frills - Bag N Save
Replies: 271
Views: 62359

Re: Family Fare - No Frills - Bag N Save

I drove by 108th this evening, and saw the True Value sign to the right of the Family Fare sign.
by Padre
Wed Oct 25, 2023 9:44 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Tu Familia
Replies: 5
Views: 1448

Tu Familia

A new Mexican restaurant, Tu Familia has opened at 5402 N 90th. It is the sister restaurant of Mi Familia, in South Sioux.
by Padre
Thu Oct 12, 2023 9:43 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Des Moines - DSM Airport
Replies: 25
Views: 2770

Re: Des Moines - DSM Airport

Unless they are getting completely new runways, they aren’t getting a new airport. Terminals yes, but not airport.
by Padre
Sun Sep 17, 2023 9:20 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Razzy's
Replies: 25
Views: 2350

Re: Razzy's

Survey Says....... "Grateful Green" Property Address: 2615 N 90 ST Parcel ID (PIN) - 2429260002 Permits BLD-23-01021: REMODEL OF EXISTING SPACE Project Description: Grateful Green Wonderful - I’m assuming this is another dispensary? Between these and car washes you’ll be able to be high i...
by Padre
Sat Sep 16, 2023 9:03 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Razzy's
Replies: 25
Views: 2350

Re: Razzy's

Just passed Razzy's and something seems to be going on here. There was someone on the roof and there seemed to be new construction by the entrance. The Razzy's pylon sign was still in standing, are they making a return? https://i.postimg.cc/RNqZyXDg/IMG-20230916-141633285-HDR-2.jpg I suspect that t...
by Padre
Sat Sep 09, 2023 1:19 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 959
Views: 519773

Re: Fast Food Talk Thread

We were waiting for our bagels at the Bruegger’s on 40th and Dodge this morning, and noticed a door that said “Not an exit, elevator.” I confirmed with the cashier that there was an elevator there, but it hadn’t worked for a long time. Does anyone remember what this building was before it was a Brue...
by Padre
Thu Sep 07, 2023 6:53 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 959
Views: 519773

Re: Fast food (including BK) talk thread

Looking at a location map, I'm a little surprised that Waffle House hasn't crept up here yet. Totally, I remember going to my first Waffle House when I was like 9-10 years old. We were down south....and by that I mean Kansas City. And yet more than 20 years later it hasn't gone 3 hours north. Went ...
by Padre
Tue Aug 29, 2023 6:14 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Cilantro's Mexican Bar & Grill (now 2, no 3 Locations)
Replies: 28
Views: 5825

Re: Cilantro's Mexican Bar & Grill (114th & Dodge)

I guess I didn't realize their 114th & Dodge location in Miracle Hills Park closed. When did that happen? I used to work out there and so I was frequently grabbing lunch in the Miracle Hills area, but I haven't in years so I'm a little out-of-touch with the area. That entire strip mall has been...
by Padre
Thu Aug 24, 2023 2:14 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 959
Views: 519773

Re: Fast Food Talk Thread

Greg S wrote: Thu Aug 24, 2023 11:45 am I work in Bellevue near Twin Creek and hit the one on 84th a lot during Lent. It shares space with A and W. Is that the only A and W in the metro?
Yes, unless you count Eppley.
by Padre
Thu Aug 24, 2023 2:08 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Hurrdat Sports Bar & Grill (Southport - 126th & Giles - La Vista)
Replies: 37
Views: 2384

Re: Hurrdat Sports Bar & Grill (Southport - 126th & Giles - La Vista)

thenewguy wrote: Thu Aug 24, 2023 1:42 pm hurrdat is an absolutely idiotic name for a bar
Worse than Sickies?
by Padre
Mon Aug 21, 2023 6:43 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Fast Food Restaurants Remodeling Everywhere.
Replies: 178
Views: 21880

Re: Fast Food Restaurants Remodeling Everywhere.

OmahaRedWing wrote: Mon Aug 21, 2023 7:56 am It looks like the Long John's/KFC off 132nd and Maple is remodeling as well. It's closed and they just repainted the whole building white. Also, the size is gone.
If they painted it white, that says to me permanently closed. That’s what they did to the KFC around 42nd and Dodge.
by Padre
Mon Aug 21, 2023 6:40 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Julio’s - Closed
Replies: 65
Views: 14715

Re: Julio’s - Closed

And now 192nd and Q is closing effective immediately, while they look for a smaller location. They say they’ll open again in 2024, but I’ll believe it when I see it.