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by nativeomahan
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:39 am
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 956
Views: 474694

Re: Fast Food Talk Thread

In all things…Moderation.
by nativeomahan
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:10 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: The Joslyn Art Museum
Replies: 212
Views: 34965

Re: The Joslyn Art Museum

Art is a lot like music.
Some art is intended to bring a smile to your face.
Some art is intended to raise your emotions.
Some art is designed to make you question to intent of the artist.
It’s all art to someone, even if YOU don’t/won’t/ can’t yet appreciate it.
by nativeomahan
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:58 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Fareway - 270 & Megis St - Valley
Replies: 3
Views: 442

Re: Fareway - 270 & Megis St - Valley

My buddy who lives in Ginger Woods could not be happier about this news. The Valley area is loaded with expensive new homes, and more being built all of the time. But the town has a dearth of shopping and dining options.
by nativeomahan
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:57 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Pacific Rows (94th & Pacific)
Replies: 19
Views: 3803

Re: Pacific Rows (94th & Pacific)

Ironically the wall of trees that existed shielded this property from having to view the power sub station. Apparently the developer hadn’t thought much about that.
by nativeomahan
Thu Mar 14, 2024 5:20 pm
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: OKC 2nd Tallest Skyscraper in the USA
Replies: 60
Views: 4562

Re: OKC 2nd Tallest Skyscraper in the USA

I won’t have to go to OKC. I’ll be able to see it out the right side of the plane window on my way to Dallas.
by nativeomahan
Thu Mar 14, 2024 4:48 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: Official- 2020 Omaha CSA 1 million+
Replies: 130
Views: 13078

Re: Official- 2020 Omaha CSA 1 million+

I was reading that the top 3 fastest growing Metros (in terms of real numbers, not percentages) were Atlanta (about 68,000 more people added in the 12 month period), Houston (139,000 more people) and the winner was Dallas-Ft Worth with 152,000 more people added in one year. Eight of the top 10 faste...
by nativeomahan
Thu Mar 14, 2024 4:28 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Heartwood Preserve (144th Dodge/Pacific)
Replies: 884
Views: 297669

Re: Heartwood Preserve (144th Dodge/Pacific)

Good to hear. Once that retirement home facility opens it can house all of our hopes and dreams for Heartwood.
by nativeomahan
Thu Mar 14, 2024 4:25 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Holland Performing Arts Center - Construction & Development
Replies: 172
Views: 26529

Re: Holland Performing Arts Center - Construction & Development

Apparently I’m not the only one on here that thinks this new structure detracts from the existing look of the Holland Center. The new building boxes the Holland in, where before it was clearly visible from the east.
by nativeomahan
Thu Mar 14, 2024 4:14 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Duo (222 S 15 ST) formerly Central Park Plaza
Replies: 295
Views: 71388

Re: The Duo (222 S 15 ST) formerly Central Park Plaza

It looks taller to me :thumb: On the grocery store, this addition certainly shifts the population distribution. Maybe tear down the state building and add a Hy-vee there? Well, before the State Office Building (affectionately known as the SOB) could disappear: (1) the State of Nebraska would have t...
by nativeomahan
Thu Mar 14, 2024 3:52 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)
Replies: 724
Views: 253480

Re: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)

Possibly their prices are too high?
by nativeomahan
Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:10 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 956
Views: 474694

Re: Fast Food Talk Thread

Folks simply need to take the time to get educated on what ingredients are good and bad for health..read labels..and make wise purchases while grocery shopping… Ciao..LiO…Peace The FDA has long been in bed with corporate food conglomerates. In México all packaged foods sold in the grocery store are...
by nativeomahan
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:51 am
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 956
Views: 474694

Re: Fast Food Talk Thread

What's really sad is that much of what they do with American fast food isn't allowed in other countries. I wonder what the ingredient difference is between McDonald's fries in the US and McDonald's fries in, for example, Germany? It is very sad. Because it’s all about the poisoning of US citizens j...
by nativeomahan
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:46 am
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: OKC 2nd Tallest Skyscraper in the USA
Replies: 60
Views: 4562

Re: OKC 2nd Tallest Skyscraper in the USA

If you build it they will come.
To laugh and laugh and laugh.
by nativeomahan
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:43 am
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: OKC and other Oklahoma airports
Replies: 5
Views: 752

Re: OKC and other Oklahoma airports

OKC suffers for the same reasons that the Lincoln airport struggles. OKC is just too close operating in the shadow of the massive hub at DFW.
by nativeomahan
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:38 am
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: Ernie Chambers to run again
Replies: 31
Views: 2788

Re: Ernie Chambers to run again

Ernie Chambers has never been a Democrat. Someone needs to do a little research.
by nativeomahan
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:36 am
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: Bennington Public Schools
Replies: 25
Views: 2738

Re: Bennington Public Schools

The bond vote lost by less than 200 votes out of more than 6,000 cast.
by nativeomahan
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:24 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Franks Pizza (Multiple Locations???)
Replies: 29
Views: 2737

Re: Franks Pizza (Multiple Locations???)

Dead restaurant (no longer) walking.
by nativeomahan
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:20 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Heartwood Preserve (144th Dodge/Pacific)
Replies: 884
Views: 297669

Re: Heartwood Preserve (144th Dodge/Pacific)

Pave paradise. Put up a parking lot.
by nativeomahan
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:12 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Shadow Lake Towne Center (72nd and 370)
Replies: 477
Views: 118027

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

For those who did not know, a Borders store operated for many years at Shadow Lake.
by nativeomahan
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:09 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Pacific Rows (94th & Pacific)
Replies: 19
Views: 3803

Re: Pacific Rows (94th & Pacific)

The interior trees have all been removed.
by nativeomahan
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:01 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Medicine
Replies: 1613
Views: 263144

Re: Nebraska Medicine

Have we griped about how lame it is that a drive through bank is going on that Saddle Creek and Farnam corner. If they are trying to improve the Saddle creek business corridor, that ain't it. I agree. The bank should have underground parking, or no parking at all. If they are going to have a drive-...
by nativeomahan
Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:33 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Old Market Tenant news
Replies: 155
Views: 37583

Re: Old Market Tenant news

Voodoo Taco is allegedly open (corner of Harney and 11th, where Michael's Cantina used to be). EDIT: I was misinformed, or at least it wasn't open this evening. I walked by the old Michael’s corner on Sunday and although some Voodoo Taco signs were visible in windows the old Michael’s sign still ad...
by nativeomahan
Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:53 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Omaha Kababs (2101 N 120TH St.)
Replies: 1
Views: 332

Re: Omaha Kababs (2101 N 120TH St.)

This has become one of our casual go-to restaurants since accidentally stumbling upon it maybe 2 years ago. They have a loyal and growing following, including many families. We have seldom dined there when small children weren’t occupying seats at other tables. Their kebabs are wonderful, and the co...
by nativeomahan
Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:46 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: The Joslyn Art Museum
Replies: 212
Views: 34965

Re: The Joslyn Art Museum

The museum’s March newsletter contains news that their existing auditorium, dating to 1931, is receiving a full revamp, most notably with newer, wider seats. No doubt that is in “large” part due to the average circumference of the present day American derrière.
by nativeomahan
Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:29 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3496
Views: 1444647

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

You know what would help alleviate overcrowding of the parking garages? Functional public transit to the airport. I'll keep dreaming of a non-stop spur of the streetcar out there, but failing that any decent bus service that operates all day long would be much appreciated. That’s exactly how we get...
by nativeomahan
Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:24 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3496
Views: 1444647

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

Renovator2559 wrote: Wed Mar 06, 2024 4:47 pm Does anyone know if there are other airports besides eppley, which are right next a state border?
The Tijuana international airport literally borders the California state line. Many if not most of its customers walk over the border before or after their flights.
by nativeomahan
Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:20 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Walter Apartments (SEC 50th & Leavenworth)
Replies: 55
Views: 8891

Re: Walter Apartments (SEC 50th & Leavenworth)

EricHaley wrote: Wed Mar 06, 2024 6:23 pm Are they afraid of color?
Have you priced paint lately? 😆
by nativeomahan
Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:33 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 1990
Views: 328920

Re: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)

Right now this all just sounds like a reworked House of Cards, but costing more and taking longer to put together.
by nativeomahan
Sat Mar 02, 2024 1:24 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Nebraska Tourism
Replies: 14
Views: 2106

Re: Nebraska Tourism

In my time down here in Mexico people often ask where I’m from. When I say “Omaha, Nebraska” I’m surprised how many people from Canada and the U.S. respond: “Omaha. I think we drove through there once” or “Omaha, I think we stayed there one night on our way to …”. Of course I also hear “Nebraska, th...
by nativeomahan
Wed Feb 28, 2024 2:45 pm
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: Ernie Chambers to run again
Replies: 31
Views: 2788

Re: Ernie Chambers to run again

I’m sure he has better things he wants to do at this stage in his life. Driving back and forth each legislative session day (plus committee hearing days, office days, etc.) during the winter months is no fun for anyone. But he must feel that things have gotten so off the rails that he needs to be th...
by nativeomahan
Wed Feb 28, 2024 2:39 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Mission Ave BBQ (Bellevue)
Replies: 15
Views: 977

Re: Mission Ave BBQ (Bellevue)

What’s the old adage: “Location. Location. Location.”
by nativeomahan
Mon Feb 26, 2024 10:08 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2024 Weather Thread
Replies: 349
Views: 16523

Re: 2024 Weather Thread

February 2024 is on track to be one of the 3 warmest Februarys since record keeping began some 150 years ago. It seems that the winter of 2023-2024 felt like it lasted about 10 days, with late fall weather lasting into early January, and early spring weather kicking in in late January. Of course mid...
by nativeomahan
Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:22 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Former Double Tree/Embassy Suites/Granada Royale
Replies: 19
Views: 5949

Re: Former Double Tree/Embassy Suites/Granada Royale

Good to get it back as a property serving a purpose. Obviously it will add population density along a major arterial roadway.
by nativeomahan
Thu Feb 22, 2024 11:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Homeless at Dale Clark
Replies: 33
Views: 2576

Re: Homeless at Dale Clark

For some, being homeless is a temporary problem caused by sudden unemployment or a lack of funds. Shelters can and do provide a transitional place for these (often families with children) to live while they get back on their feet. Sadly for I think most homeless the cause is rooted in alcoholism, dr...
by nativeomahan
Thu Feb 22, 2024 11:27 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Omaha, Cheap Eat$
Replies: 140
Views: 14895

Re: Omaha, Cheap Eat$

This was very sad news.
by nativeomahan
Thu Feb 22, 2024 11:26 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Aviles Latin Market (108th & Q)
Replies: 4
Views: 420

Re: Aviles Latin Market (108th & Q)

I went to this mercado once. I left completely unimpressed. Frankly there is as good of or better Latin American selection at the Asian market. Nevertheless Omaha needs more and better niche food markets. The one off 76th and Cass is wildly popular. Jacobo’s on S. 24th is decent. Even the 3 Nuestra ...
by nativeomahan
Thu Feb 22, 2024 11:02 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: NC3 Project - Bellevue (Highway 34 and 75)
Replies: 53
Views: 9206

Re: NC3 Project - Bellevue (Highway 34 and 75)

Louie wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:52 am That image portrays trees in the 30-40 year old range if not older. Quite unlikely lol.
I would say that the entire image looks quite unlikely in our lifetimes.
by nativeomahan
Mon Feb 19, 2024 12:44 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Crossing Village District
Replies: 338
Views: 26866

Re: Nebraska Crossing Village District

I’m not a hockey fan. I think I attended an Omaha Knights game once as a child. The spark of interest never caught fire with me. Nevertheless I recognize that there is a strong hockey following here. So, for the sake of argument, let’s all imagine that the NHL would decide to (1) expand, and (2) cho...
by nativeomahan
Mon Feb 19, 2024 12:03 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2024 Weather Thread
Replies: 349
Views: 16523

Re: 2024 Weather Thread

Is our “traditional winter weather” over and done with for the season, 1 month early? Actually almost 2 months early as practically every day since the last week of January has been much warmer than historical averages.
by nativeomahan
Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:14 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Jim's Rib Haven (38th & Ames)
Replies: 17
Views: 1762

Re: Jim's Rib Haven (38th & Ames)

I believe it was Channel 6 that recently did a story about Vincenzo’s transferring ownership. They referenced a “popular Northwest Omaha restaurant.” Vincenzo’s is located south of Pacific Street. Maybe they should send all these TV “journalists”, and their copy editors, to take a course in geography.