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by derog
Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:13 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Taylor Swift Oct 9 & 10 Omaha
Replies: 6
Views: 1149

Re: Taylor Swift Oct 9 & 10 Omaha

Presale code: VEN220 http://www.ticketmaster.com/Taylor-Swift-tickets/artist/1094215?brand=centurylink&camefrom=CFC_CENTURYLINK Taylor Swift October 9 & 10, 2015 CenturyLink Center Omaha Presale Valid Thurs., Dec. 11; 10:00 am through Thurs., Dec. 11; 10:00 pm Public On Sale Fri., Dec. 12; 1...
by derog
Wed Feb 12, 2014 2:32 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Best Chicken Wings
Replies: 47
Views: 6132

Re: Best Chicken Wings

A request:  Best grilled wings?  Don't like Buffalo wings much and my wife hates spicy food, so they are out.   Most of the other sauces have too much salt or too much sugar to be healthy when eaten in a meal sized portion.  Also best NON breaded wings? Yes!  Who locally is grilling wings? Oscars d...
by derog
Wed Feb 12, 2014 12:40 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Block 16 (1611 Farnam Street)
Replies: 92
Views: 11935

Re: Pick your favorite hat!

Hello.  My name is Paul and I am the co-owner of Block 16.  ... even with all ofthe big groups leaving during lunch service and would like to know when we should plan on cooking someone's hat that was offered to us!?  Please let us know.  ... We hope to see all of you soon, and we really can't wait...
by derog
Wed Feb 12, 2014 12:30 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Bliss Bakery/Aromas Coffeehouse
Replies: 2
Views: 1012

Re: Bliss Bakery/Aromas Coffeehouse

I'd like to mention that if you're getting married, put Bliss on your cakes list. They make their cakes from scratch (unlike mixes at most of the other places). They had the best cakes we tasted, along with the best prices.
by derog
Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:51 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Medicine
Replies: 1613
Views: 263640

Build another garage.  Pay attention to your crumbling parking structures before they fall apart.  Rent out garage space at Crossroads and run a shuttle. UNMC has no business getting the city to use eminent domain on a property that has a development lined up to improve the neighborhood with housin...
by derog
Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:47 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Florence - Fort Calhoun Trail?
Replies: 14
Views: 2482

StreetsOfOmaha wrote:...vindictive sarcasm that has nothing to do with the topic under discussion...
I'll just leave this here.
by derog
Wed Nov 07, 2012 9:18 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha To Add Pedestrian Hybrid Bacon Signals
Replies: 28
Views: 4057

StreetsOfOmaha wrote:Totally, completely, 100% agree.

You meant America, right?
Is there an ignore button?
by derog
Mon Oct 29, 2012 2:27 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Food Trucks
Replies: 126
Views: 13715

Eat the Worm. When does Billy Frogg's kitchen close? Upstream serves until midnight Fri and Sat. That's not late late, but it's still a B&M option. And, if you know what you want and order right away, the food is out in about 10 minutes. If you're a few people back in line at Localmotive, you c...
by derog
Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:32 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Slate Apartments (1815 Capitol)
Replies: 57
Views: 16397

Walked past two weeks ago and all of the windows were open. The two below ground parking garages were also open, and there was a rental dumpster onsite. I got a slight look inside the garage. I could see at least 10 spaces but I couldn't see around the corner to tell how far in (east) it went. I wa...
by derog
Thu Oct 18, 2012 3:17 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Best way to get downtown
Replies: 8
Views: 1793

I will be living right around the 78th and Sorensen drive.  Do you think taking 680 and the N. 30th street exit is a little faster?  I know it will be a little bit longer, I just didnt know.  Do you take it in the morning or during rush hour? If you are living off of Sorensen, I would recommend tak...
by derog
Thu Oct 18, 2012 3:04 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Highway 133 Widening
Replies: 8
Views: 2216

Blair and the surrounding area is growing and has really grown over the years.  If you drive 133 at all especially during rush hour you would understand why this is a very good thing.  Traffic is really bad.  Plus there are a number of roads going off of it without a turn lane so you have to stop r...
by derog
Thu Oct 18, 2012 2:28 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Raising Cane's Omaha
Replies: 125
Views: 21974

Sounds a lot like Zaxby's sauce. Zaxby's is a Georgia based chicken finger chain. I acquired an addiction when I lived in Augusta. Apparently the guys who started Raising Cain went to U of GA and based it on Zaxby's? There is another similar local restaurant near UG that Zaxby's was inspired by. I ...
by derog
Thu Oct 18, 2012 2:18 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: J's on Jackson (Former Passport)
Replies: 37
Views: 7005

Walked by last night, it was busy.  I didn't realize the full name is "J's on Jackson Steak & Wine Bar ".  There was a chalk board advertising "wine wednesday" ,1/2 price bottles  :twisted: It looks very polished inside, but menu and pricing seems like a more diverse and acc...
by derog
Tue Oct 09, 2012 6:55 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Brandeis Building (210 S 16th St)
Replies: 319
Views: 30375

iamjacobm wrote:There were mentions in the next agenda of underground tunnels and a cafeteria.  Not quite sure what they would be for.
They already exist. Maybe it's to fix them up or something.
by derog
Tue Oct 09, 2012 6:29 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Slate Apartments (1815 Capitol)
Replies: 57
Views: 16397

Walked past two weeks ago and all of the windows were open. The two below ground parking garages were also open, and there was a rental dumpster onsite. I got a slight look inside the garage. I could see at least 10 spaces but I couldn't see around the corner to tell how far in (east) it went. I wa...
by derog
Tue Oct 09, 2012 12:21 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Jeff Dunham- Qwest Center- March 4, 2011
Replies: 4
Views: 1355

Just got an email that Jeff Dunham will be back at the CenturyLink Center on Thursday, February 7, 2013. The presale code is "WALTER" and is valid Wed., Oct. 10, 10:00 am through Thurs., Oct. 11 at 11:59 pm.
by derog
Sun Aug 26, 2012 12:12 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Color Run
Replies: 14
Views: 2114

Coyote wrote:Image
Looks like a good time. (Note to self: To avoid seeing thousands of pictures of people covered in mud, don't check facebook from September 15-17.)
by derog
Sun Aug 26, 2012 12:07 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Italian Gardens (CLOSED)
Replies: 15
Views: 3643

MiracleJ wrote:I'm certainly glad that Italian Gardens can re-fill this space, but I sure do miss Q Consumables.
Me too. Props to IG, but my fiancee lives nearby and Q was our default option whenever we couldn't decide. No offense meant to IG, but we just can't eat italian food as often as the Q options.
by derog
Thu Aug 09, 2012 3:45 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Cantina Laredo
Replies: 62
Views: 11936

I have given CL three chances and it just never gets any better. I would have to say this is in the top three worst mexican joints in town. The service stinks, the food stinks and the whole vibe of the place is just weird. I expect them to be the next restaurant in Midtown to close. Luckily I have ...
by derog
Mon Aug 06, 2012 1:32 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Leavenworth Project Benefits Bicycles
Replies: 31
Views: 4467

There is also back in parking from this project.  I didn't notice any cars in the bike lane today either, hopefully it was just a case of not knowing what was up. I ran downtown tonight and didn't see any cars in the bike lane.   Did see two bikers! I've gone east on Leavenworth about 10 times sinc...
by derog
Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:56 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Howlin' Hounds coffee shop
Replies: 2
Views: 1243

Re: Howlin' Hounds coffee shop

ItsAllAboutMe wrote:New coffee shop opened where the old Diamond Bar was located.  Nice space hope they do well.  They are still putting it all together.
FYI, location is 712 S 16th St, west side of 16th just north of Leavenworth.
by derog
Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:54 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Nuts & Bolts lofts
Replies: 10
Views: 2953

Re: Nuts & Bolts lofts

Lofts are above the Jones street Brewery building. Alley-Poyner project.  Lofts will be done by this fall The old Krug building on 13th and Jones?  I couldnt imagine that'd be big enough for more than 1 or 2 units... Jones St Brewery was at 1316 Jones St, which is 1316 banquet hall now. dcassessor....
by derog
Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:21 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Onion rings
Replies: 16
Views: 1870

Re: Onion rings

Coyote wrote:New Poll: Who makes Omaha's best Onion Rings? Will add names when suggested.
Not to nit-pick, but could you take Blanc out since they're not open anymore?
by derog
Tue Jul 24, 2012 10:26 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Slate Apartments (1815 Capitol)
Replies: 57
Views: 16397

Walked past two weeks ago and all of the windows were open. The two below ground parking garages were also open, and there was a rental dumpster onsite. I got a slight look inside the garage. I could see at least 10 spaces but I couldn't see around the corner to tell how far in (east) it went.
by derog
Wed Jul 18, 2012 11:31 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Gavilon HQ (World Herald Block)
Replies: 510
Views: 89963

I think an ideal kind of building would be like the new KONE headquarters being built in Moline, IL. But that's just me. "The building will have four penthouse condominiums on the eighth floor and four floors of commercial and retail space, most of which is still available for lease. Blackwell ...
by derog
Thu Jun 21, 2012 10:21 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: New apartment building in Old Market - 12th & Howard
Replies: 221
Views: 59740

They are not finished.  The Tyvek paper (water/air barrier) is still visible. The renderings show this section to be gray so I assume a stucco finish but I am not sure of the actual material. I know the top part of it isn't finished, but it looks like metal sheets that are bolted to the building.  ...
by derog
Thu Jun 21, 2012 10:19 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Trug Omaha
Replies: 17
Views: 3441

ShawJ wrote:Cones are gone.
I've seen people sitting on a couple of them as well.
by derog
Tue Jun 19, 2012 12:05 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Bluestone Apartments (8th and Pacific)
Replies: 116
Views: 28583

nebport5 wrote:Kind of surprised they have a clear presence from the 480 bridge.
If you stand on street level, you can clearly see cars on the 480 bridge over ConAgra's buildings.
by derog
Tue Jun 19, 2012 11:59 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: New apartment building in Old Market - 12th & Howard
Replies: 221
Views: 59740

I spoke with someone assocaited with the developer. The building is scheduled (and on schedule) to be open for residential move-in on August 1.
by derog
Wed Jun 13, 2012 4:15 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Zesto - Blatt Beer & Table (12th and Mike Fahey)
Replies: 321
Views: 70930

Big E wrote:Based solely on ...whoever that blonde is... I'm going to give this joint a shot.
Yes PLEASE
by derog
Wed Jun 13, 2012 11:41 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Warrior Dash
Replies: 19
Views: 3602

enh its mostly "your daily eCard" |expletive| these days No kidding. E-cards, inspirational quotes, pregnancy pictures, vacation pictures, and unrelenting b*tching. And the term "social media" can die and rot in heIl.  :) I had an acquantence that was in labor graphically updati...
by derog
Thu Jun 07, 2012 9:39 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Gavilon HQ (World Herald Block)
Replies: 510
Views: 89963

geotechnical folks are back onsite doing more sampling...  Isn't this sort of focus on soil sampling only done if they're worried about compaction from something heavy (ie tall)?  Maybe just optimistically hoping.. Somebody spill the beans, please.  What's planned for this site? Everyone that I usu...
by derog
Thu Jun 07, 2012 9:34 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Blanc Burgers + Bottles(Midtown Crossing)
Replies: 59
Views: 12299

That sucks.  Only burger in town with an ounce of creativity. What good is creativity if the execution sucks?   I might be the only one here happy to see it go,  :clap:  but most should concede the following.  The food was overpriced and mediocre with quite possibly the worst fries I've ever had (a...
by derog
Wed Jun 06, 2012 11:33 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Bluestone Apartments (8th and Pacific)
Replies: 116
Views: 28583

derog wrote:Photo update (cell phone pic). This thing is flying!

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I took this picture over the weekend. Since then, they've added all of the framing and walls for an entirely new floor!
by derog
Wed Jun 06, 2012 4:38 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Blanc Burgers + Bottles(Midtown Crossing)
Replies: 59
Views: 12299

Mr.Nuke wrote:Per their facebook page, Blanc has closed.
Dang, I still have a groupon for them!
by derog
Wed Jun 06, 2012 11:57 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Bluestone Apartments (8th and Pacific)
Replies: 116
Views: 28583

Photo update (cell phone pic). This thing is flying!

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by derog
Thu May 31, 2012 3:18 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: DTO Walmart
Replies: 51
Views: 10899

I don't care if it's WalMart or a regional brand, but PLEASE we need a full/semi-full service reasonably priced grocery store downtown. Or a fancy downtown Target a la Minneapolis (if they do that anywhere else).
by derog
Thu May 31, 2012 1:00 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Trug Omaha
Replies: 17
Views: 3441

CloudIndustryAcademy wrote:i think these are ugly. cool concept, wrong execution.
I mostly agree. I don't think they're ugly, but the construction cones and scary close proximity to the car lanes means these things should be rethought.
by derog
Wed May 30, 2012 9:35 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Gionni (Closed)
Replies: 6
Views: 1403

Sorry, I had been misspelling it and corrected with 2 Ns in the original post. Was able to find just a little info about the opening back in November. Their facebook site is also shut down. Links: http://www.houseofloom.com/event/gionni-clothing-boutique-grand-opening/ http://www.facebook.com/events...