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by dave1215
Thu Sep 08, 2022 7:19 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Grow Sarpy
Replies: 4
Views: 576

Re: Grow Sarpy

Sarpy County missing on projects due to dwindling availability of sites Sarpy County saw more than $460 million in building permit valuations issued in April, May and June. When added to the $210 million in valuations issued in the first quarter, 2022’s year-to-date $670 million represents a solid ...
by dave1215
Thu Aug 04, 2022 10:56 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha B-Cycle (Bike Share Program)
Replies: 164
Views: 40681

Re: Omaha B-Cycle (Bike Share Program)

Omaha BikeShare posted earlier in the week that the 3rd and 3th Stations in Papillion were online. Walnut Creek Recreation Area on the east side (off 96th) and Prairie Queen Recreation Area on the south side off of Lincoln St.
by dave1215
Thu Aug 04, 2022 10:51 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Sauced by Alfaro moving to Papillion
Replies: 4
Views: 766

Re: Sauced by Alfaro moving to Papillion

The best meatballs I have had. Made a meal of them the other day.
by dave1215
Thu Aug 04, 2022 10:48 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Crumbl Cookies-
Replies: 18
Views: 6246

Re: Crumbl Cookies-

Lerner announced one opening in Papillion. That will give them a 2nd cookie place (Eileen's being the first)
by dave1215
Thu Aug 04, 2022 10:43 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Shadow Lake Towne Center (72nd and 370)
Replies: 483
Views: 119154

Re: Shadow Lake Towne Center (72nd and 370)

There have been several locally owned boutique shops opened as well... wife is happy
by dave1215
Thu Aug 04, 2022 10:38 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Poppin' Smoke Southern Grill (Papillion)
Replies: 10
Views: 1868

Re: Poppin' Smoke Southern Grill (Papillion)

It is very good. Some items and specials from their old restaurant along with a lot of new items. The steak sandwich, pimento cheese sandwich and the Cuban sandwich are all amazing. The Cream Corn could be a dessert
by dave1215
Thu Aug 04, 2022 10:29 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Talus Spirits & Sustenance (108th & Hwy 370 in Papillion)
Replies: 5
Views: 968

Re: Talus Spirits & Sustenance (108th & Hwy 370 in Papillion)

It is fantastic. Have also been watching reviews and not seen a negative one yet. Will become a regular go to place
by dave1215
Wed May 18, 2022 10:03 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha B-Cycle (Bike Share Program)
Replies: 164
Views: 40681

Re: Omaha B-Cycle (Bike Share Program)

City of Bellevue to open first Heartland B-Cycle location The City of Bellevue will host a kickoff event for the city’s first Heartland B-Cycle location at 9 a.m. on July 14 at the Twin Creek trailhead. The Twin Creek Trailhead is located near 36th Street and Raynor Parkway and the event will featu...
by dave1215
Wed May 18, 2022 10:01 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Piccolo Pete Papillion - CLOSED
Replies: 80
Views: 7989

Re: Piccolo Pete Papillion - CLOSED

The closing created the opportunity for Sauced by Alfero to go in. Relocating from Louisville and Phoenix seem to be excited. She was busy on her soft opening weekend.
by dave1215
Wed May 18, 2022 9:50 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Tired Texan BBQ - Moving to Papillion
Replies: 73
Views: 8973

Re: Tired Texan BBQ - Moving to Papillion

This is a great addition to downtown Papillion. Anxious to see what the menu is with it having a less slight BBQ focus... assume southern comfort food
by dave1215
Wed May 18, 2022 9:48 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Sauced by Alfaro moving to Papillion
Replies: 4
Views: 766

Re: Sauced by Alfaro moving to Papillion

She has the best salsa. Whiskey burger is fantastic. Great addition to downtown Papillion and a natural fit with Twisted Vine
by dave1215
Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:47 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Mas Chingon (Shadow Lake Towne Center - 72nd & Hwy 370)
Replies: 7
Views: 1281

Re: Mas Chingon (Shadow Lake Towne Center - 72nd & Hwy 370)

Mas Chingon has opened a second location in Shadow Lake Towne Center where Orange Leaf used to be. Mas Chingon 7902 Towne Center Pkwy Ste 121 Papillion, NE 68046 (402) 502-2224 https://www.maschingonomaha.com/ This was a great addition - went for the first time and food was fantastic. Now we bounce...
by dave1215
Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:25 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Beltway Discussion
Replies: 291
Views: 53423

Re: Omaha Beltway Discussion

if I am not mistaken, the City of Omaha entered into an interlocal agreement with Sarpy County to allow Sarpy County sewage to feed into the City of Omaha's Papillion Creek wastewater facility last fall. This was done with very little public comment, but will open up development one the infrastruct...
by dave1215
Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:24 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Beltway Discussion
Replies: 291
Views: 53423

Re: Omaha Beltway Discussion

Looks like the rest of Sarpy county south to the Platte River will become suburbanized sooner rather then later, with that beltway. Not exactly, they still don't have sewer capacity. The South Sarpy Sewer Agency is already laying pipe in what they show as the Phase 1 development zone and seem to ha...
by dave1215
Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:21 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Beltway Discussion
Replies: 291
Views: 53423

Re: Omaha Beltway Discussion

Does this suddenly seem accelerated to anyone else? If so, is it because of infrastructure bill money or something? The South Sarpy sewer project seems to be the thing that may be speeding it up. That Board already signed a contract for the first phase of the sewer infrastructure and part of that w...
by dave1215
Wed Jan 12, 2022 9:42 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Piccolo Pete Papillion - CLOSED
Replies: 80
Views: 7989

Re: Piccolo Pete - reopening in Papillion

Ordered from there yesterday. steady line and everyone was positive. while an understandable limited menu the food was fantastic and the sauce brought back memories of the original. Owner said would be sometime adding the prime rib into the menu. Great addition and will become a regular.
by dave1215
Wed Nov 10, 2021 8:39 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Midlands Place (84th & Hwy 370 - Southeast Corner)
Replies: 48
Views: 8645

Re: Midlands Place (84th & Hwy 370 - Southeast Corner)

I drove through last Friday for the first time in a while. Looks like Qtea is closed and Wild Rice has been replaced with a new sushi place? I drove by again today and confirmed. Wild Rice is closed and gone and new restaurant named Sushi Karma has opened in the space. Sushi Karma owner has one in ...
by dave1215
Wed Nov 10, 2021 8:23 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Cafe Diem (Papillion - 96th & Portal Rd)
Replies: 9
Views: 1407

Re: Cafe Diem (Papillion - 96th & Portal Rd)

Really liked it and service was fantastic- definitely will become a local go-to place
by dave1215
Thu Jul 08, 2021 7:33 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha B-Cycle (Bike Share Program)
Replies: 164
Views: 40681

Re: Omaha B-Cycle (Bike Share Program)

City of Bellevue to open first Heartland B-Cycle location The City of Bellevue will host a kickoff event for the city’s first Heartland B-Cycle location at 9 a.m. on July 14 at the Twin Creek trailhead. The Twin Creek Trailhead is located near 36th Street and Raynor Parkway and the event will featu...
by dave1215
Fri Jun 11, 2021 8:29 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: 2021 Fireworks Shows
Replies: 19
Views: 3014

Re: 2021 Fireworks Shows

July 3rd at 88 Tactical
by dave1215
Thu Apr 01, 2021 8:45 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Pizza Bracket
Replies: 52
Views: 3618

Re: Pizza Bracket

Copps has become one of my favorites so guess I am not alone based in the bracket. Have really come to like Caniglia's as well.
by dave1215
Tue Mar 23, 2021 9:29 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Shadow Lake Towne Center (72nd and 370)
Replies: 483
Views: 119154

Re: Shadow Lake Towne Center (72nd and 370)

I am surprised that Olive Garden is opening new locations as well. But either way, I think Shadow Lake is looking up, restaurant-wise after Copps and now Olive Garden. With all the new houses along Capehart from 36th to 84th and many more planned, this could be one of the next booming areas in the ...
by dave1215
Fri Feb 12, 2021 8:04 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Home Depot Distribution Center
Replies: 5
Views: 903

Re: Home Depot Distribution Center

Sarpy Economic Development Corp mentioned both the Home Depot Distribution and both of the Amazon facilities all 3 in West Papillion
by dave1215
Fri Feb 12, 2021 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Property Tax Relief
Replies: 12
Views: 1102

Re: Property Tax Relief

I was watching a video from 2021 that said Omaha just passed a gambling bill, and 70% of the tax revenue is to go towards property tax relief. Has anyone heard anything about this locally or how it is playing out? Is this for residential or businesses? No casinos have been built yet. I will be 2-3 ...
by dave1215
Sun Jan 17, 2021 3:31 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Urban Waters Mixed Use Development (132 & Cornhusker)
Replies: 57
Views: 11678

Re: Urban Waters Mixed Use Development (132 & Cornhusker)

dave1215 wrote: Sun Jan 17, 2021 3:21 pm .....Best in American Living Award for Multifamily below 4 stories for 2020 from the NAHB for this project.
Thanks to Google, found a reference to it:
https://opticosdesign.com/work/bungalow ... rie-queen/
by dave1215
Sun Jan 17, 2021 3:21 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Urban Waters Mixed Use Development (132 & Cornhusker)
Replies: 57
Views: 11678

Re: Urban Waters Mixed Use Development (132 & Cornhusker)

A NIFA call last week it was mentioned that Reimers got the Best in American Living Award for Multifamily below 4 stories for 2020 from the National Association of Home Builders for this project.
by dave1215
Sun Jan 17, 2021 3:11 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Shadow Lake Towne Center (72nd and 370)
Replies: 483
Views: 119154

Re: Shadow Lake Towne Center (72nd and 370)

Coyote wrote: Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:10 am Bed, Bath and Beyond is going away.
43 stores announced to close and the list did not have any in Nebraska closing. They are changing their model slightly with the new CEO, but not going away. Unless something was announced more recently Nebraska stores are not going away.
by dave1215
Thu Dec 24, 2020 6:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bizarre Incidents In Omaha That Made National News?
Replies: 9
Views: 1657

Re: Bizarre Incidents In Omaha That Made National News?

on 2008 Senator Ernie Chambers sued God; however, Judge dismisses the suit because God didn't have a physical address where he could be served "Suit against God thrown out over lack of address - Los Angeles Times" https://www-latimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.latimes.com/entertainment...
by dave1215
Wed Dec 23, 2020 9:33 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Papillion Foods (Hormel)
Replies: 0
Views: 1063

Papillion Foods (Hormel)

350 new to market jobs! These are generally decent paying with good benefits. Great for the metro area. That stretch in Papillion is becoming a nice industrial region with all of the jobs to the north, White Lotus doing their development, Amazon's building right west then all of that R&R buildin...
by dave1215
Wed Dec 23, 2020 7:25 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Pinnacle Bank - Papillion
Replies: 1
Views: 458

Pinnacle Bank - Papillion

Was driving down Highway 370 today and saw a new 2-story structure going up on the NW corner of 126th & Hwy370 (west entrance to Werner Park). Sign said future home of Pinnacle Bank. That small stretch is growing with Papillion Foods (Hormel) announcing their new to market Nebraska facility; the...
by dave1215
Wed Dec 23, 2020 7:20 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Amazon fulfillment center - Papillion
Replies: 113
Views: 19468

Re: Amazon fulfillment center - Papillion

Amazed at how fast the project is proceeding. A little over a month ago it was a corn field. it now has a 4-story structure of steel already up. Amazed to see it - was shocked it was that far along.
by dave1215
Wed Dec 23, 2020 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bizarre Incidents In Omaha That Made National News?
Replies: 9
Views: 1657

Re: Bizarre Incidents In Omaha That Made National News?

Franklin Credit Union sex trafficking and child prostitution rumors that involved some from the higher echelons of Omaha society (like OWH Publisher) and kids being flown to high end political functions (including in Washington DC) "OMAHA'S HURRICANE OF SCANDAL - The Washington Post" https...
by dave1215
Thu Dec 03, 2020 1:16 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Urban Waters Mixed Use Development (132 & Cornhusker)
Replies: 57
Views: 11678

Re: Urban Waters Mixed Use Development (132 & Cornhusker)

WBR_Tom wrote: Tue Dec 01, 2020 12:38 pm
The pizza restaurant in this development seems to be doing pretty well. I drive by it several times a week and it looks busy most times.
The Pizza and Pasta are great. Their crust is mu wife's favorite
by dave1215
Thu Dec 03, 2020 1:15 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Midwest Laboratories
Replies: 2
Views: 740

Re: Midwest Laboratories

Great for both Millard and Papillion
by dave1215
Sat Oct 17, 2020 2:46 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Scratchtown Brewing Company
Replies: 24
Views: 3370

Re: Scratchtown Brewing Company

Brad wrote: Tue Oct 13, 2020 1:43 pm Scratchtown is now being distributed by Quality Brands, hopefully we will see more Scratchtown Beers in Omaha soon.
Wonderful news as it is the best Nebraska brew
by dave1215
Fri Oct 02, 2020 10:55 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Urban Waters Mixed Use Development (132 & Cornhusker)
Replies: 57
Views: 11678

Re: Urban Waters Mixed Use Development (132 & Cornhusker)

This was a great article just recently published in a national planning journal about the project

https://www.cnu.org/publicsquare/2020/0 ... y-pandemic
by dave1215
Tue Aug 18, 2020 10:26 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: 88 Tactical to build Indoor Range and Training Facility
Replies: 32
Views: 4226

Re: 88 Tactical to build Indoor Range and Training Facility

Trips wrote: Wed Aug 12, 2020 11:29 am Have they started building the gym yet?
A member told me today that the gymnis now open
by dave1215
Tue Jul 28, 2020 9:47 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Shadow Lake Towne Center (72nd and 370)
Replies: 483
Views: 119154

Re: Shadow Lake Towne Center (72nd and 370)

Shadow Lake is having some recent wins 4 new announcements - all local small business Two of them being retail boutique on the mainstreet and both owners said that their sales went up with their move. Two others being 2nd locations of great local places Early Bird said on social media that they will...
by dave1215
Tue Jul 28, 2020 9:30 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Caniglia's A Mano (NEC 72 & Highway 370)
Replies: 5
Views: 670

Re: Caniglia's A Mano (NEC 72 & Highway 370)

A pizza place has opened on the corner of 132nd and Lincoln. These buildings continue to look sharp and the first phase is mostly complete. Also, the pizza place is name Caniglia something. Yes, the name is Caniglia’s A Mano... Ciao..LiO...Peace Have been there 4 times - great each time and consist...
by dave1215
Tue Jul 28, 2020 9:05 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Omaha Pizza Reviews
Replies: 85
Views: 5365

Re: Omaha Pizza Reviews

Have been to Caniglia's a mano 4 times now - very consistent quality. My wife on one trip and a coworker on another trip both said it was the best crust they have had... I tend to agree Just know that due to the extremely small square footage the menu is very limited, but for a quaint boutique place...