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by nativeomahan
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If You Need Help - Get Help
Replies: 2
Views: 197

Re: If You Need Help - Get Help

How horrible for everyone!
by nativeomahan
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:14 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha ALL OVER national media lately
Replies: 1041
Views: 217948

Re: Omaha ALL OVER national media lately

I saw a more in depth story covering this topic online the other day, focusing on Minneapolis. Good to see that many malls are re-imaging to meet changing societal desires.
by nativeomahan
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:06 am
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Lincoln Airport (LNK)
Replies: 272
Views: 95201

Re: Lincoln Airport (LNK)

Just exactly how big of a phuck-up does one have to be at the Lincoln Airport Authority to lose one’s job?
by nativeomahan
Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:34 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Bellevue Waterpark (Highway 34 and 75)
Replies: 92
Views: 3837

Re: Bellevue Waterpark (Highway 34 and 75)

If the Bellevue voters approve in the May election we can all wait for 2026 or 2027 to see how it all plays out. The only water park I have ever been to in the United States is at Oceans of Fun, which I really enjoyed. I just don’t see many people from Missouri or Kansas attending as they have their...
by nativeomahan
Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:24 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Westgate Plaza (Mangelsen's - NEC 84th & Grover)
Replies: 36
Views: 5417

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

While I feel bad that they are getting evicted, it's just business. The strip owner sees an opportunity to fill numerous empty bays at once and probably generate more revenue than they are making now. sucks that they lose their spot after 58 years, but the owner kind of sounded unhinged on their so...
by nativeomahan
Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:07 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Westgate Plaza (Mangelsen's - NEC 84th & Grover)
Replies: 36
Views: 5417

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-gallery-forced-to-move-out-asks-for-help-to-stay-open/60300290 Starbucks also moving in: Parcel ID (PIN) - 2507750973 Building Permit: BLD-23-13264 Starbucks Coffee #78330 That...
by nativeomahan
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:57 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Best Pizza in Omaha Tournament
Replies: 12
Views: 807

Re: Best Pizza in Omaha Tournament

HskrFanMike wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2024 12:45 pm I haven't stomached Don Carmelo's in over 20 years, so maybe it's improved... but no way is that a "Final Four" candidate pizza.
To each their own. We absolutely love Don Carmelo’s pizza.
by nativeomahan
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:56 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Best Pizza in Omaha Tournament
Replies: 12
Views: 807

Re: Best Pizza in Omaha Tournament

How exactly does one vote in this contest?
by nativeomahan
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:46 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Nebraska Ale Works (Kearney)
Replies: 2
Views: 152

Re: Nebraska Ale Works (Kearney)

Kearney has a rich selection of interesting restaurants for the size of the town. It’s always been that way, dating back at least to the 1980s.
by nativeomahan
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:24 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Rockbrook Village (108th and Center)
Replies: 32
Views: 7517

Re: Rockbrook Village (108th and Center)

Dreams are cheap. Everyone has them. Running your dreams through an economic analysis and putting together spreadsheets is where things get expensive. Having a promising idea, a great set of recipes, and even a decent location aren’t enough for most small businesses to sustain themselves through the...
by nativeomahan
Sun Mar 24, 2024 3:31 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Former Charleston’s -> Brazilian Steakhouse
Replies: 9
Views: 704

Re: Former Charleston’s -> Brazilian Steakhouse

Interesting how the former Charleston’s building is perfectly adequate to house a high end restaurant, when it apparently wasn’t good enough for Charleston’s to remain there. All you care to eat Argentine and Brazilian steakhouses can be fun to dine in. We have a Brazilian place about a 10 minute wa...
by nativeomahan
Sun Mar 24, 2024 2:53 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The Omaha World Herald
Replies: 912
Views: 235906

Re: The Omaha World Herald

I remember back in the day (1990s I believe) when the once dreaded Oklahoma Sooners football program basically fell apart and became just another mediocre team no one paid much attention to. Those of us who lived through the 1970s and ‘80s and the Barry Switzer era had grown to spend a lot of time a...
by nativeomahan
Sat Mar 23, 2024 5:48 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Elie’s Chinchorro (906 N 16th Street)
Replies: 4
Views: 145

Re: Elie’s Chinchorro (906 N 16th Street)

Actually, Elie’s Chinchorro restaurant just signed a lease for a new restaurant location, according to their social media posting. They indicated that more details would follow.
by nativeomahan
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:39 am
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 960
Views: 528360

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: 35105

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: 529

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: 4385

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: 62
Views: 4936

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: 143
Views: 14388

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: 314288

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: 27344

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: 75916

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: 271120

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: 960
Views: 528360

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: 960
Views: 528360

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: 62
Views: 4936

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: 782

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: 2839

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: 2781

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: 34
Views: 3081

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: 314288

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: 483
Views: 119279

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: 4385

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: 263995

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: 37676

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: 359

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: 35105

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: 3528
Views: 1571149

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: 3528
Views: 1571149

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: 65
Views: 10019

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? 😆