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by Asten
Tue Sep 06, 2022 11:43 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Midtown Crossing
Replies: 2172
Views: 357123

Re: Midtown Crossing

"Night Market" brings back the nauseating smells of the one in Beijing. All kinds of various fried or roasted things on sticks. Scorpions, penii, etc.
by Asten
Wed Jun 29, 2022 10:20 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Fiserv
Replies: 116
Views: 27185

Re: Fiserv

Louie wrote: Mon Jun 20, 2022 11:11 am
It's shocking to still hear that there are those that still believe that every woman should just be a housewife...just astonishing. And to be in a place of power, as well.
Look at who they elect and cheer on. It's not shocking at all. Disappointing AF, but not shocking.
by Asten
Sun Jan 02, 2022 10:39 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner
Replies: 349
Views: 70486

Re: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner

Greg S wrote: Fri Dec 31, 2021 10:22 am
I do think the diner was quite popular and had been there for quite some time.

Greg
Sure, but half these people bemoan its loss but somehow didn't notice how long it's been closed.
by Asten
Fri Dec 24, 2021 8:29 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Dollywood?
Replies: 77
Views: 9568

Re: Dollywood?

They also somewhat tried it with those big oversized arcades, DisneyQuest, in Chicago and Orlando. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DisneyQuest Haha, I went to the Chicago one sometime in 2000 or 2001. Our department at work took us as a group outing. It was interesting, but we clearly weren't the tar...
by Asten
Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:35 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Kiewit Luminarium (Riverfront Science Museum)
Replies: 274
Views: 266547

Re: Kiewit Luminarium (Riverfront Science Museum)

It's not "science" so to speak, but the City Museum in St. Louis is crazy popular.
by Asten
Fri Jun 07, 2019 10:41 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Global Brew Tap House
Replies: 16
Views: 3505

Re: Global Brew Tap House

There's one of these close to me in Schaumburg. I believe it's franchised. This particular location has a great beer list, getting stuff that is pretty rare and hard to get locally. I haven't been to any of the others, but it's pretty decent. Main complaint is the place is sterile looking and pretty...
by Asten
Sun Jan 08, 2017 1:59 am
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Untapped - Beer App
Replies: 38
Views: 7043

Re: Untapped - Beer App

I live a block from the best beer bar in the Chicago suburbs. It's a bad thing.

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by Asten
Sun Jan 08, 2017 1:55 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Missouri River Commons (Riverfront Development)
Replies: 850
Views: 349605

Re: Riverfront Development (Rick's & Storz area)

|expletive| I didn't know there were tracks under the bean, I guess that shouldn't surprise me given the extensive underground street network Batman uses. Apologies for going off topic, but as an Omahan stuck in Chicago, this whole area is fascinating. Under the bean, it's not just tracks, there's ...
by Asten
Thu Mar 31, 2016 11:27 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3520
Views: 1561880

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

Omaha Cowboy wrote:$270-$300 for a round trip Omaha-Chicago seems like ridiculous price gouging to me..

Yep, absolutely. It's very much limited our trips back, or we're driving more often now. And let me tell you, I-88 across Illinois makes I-80 across Nebraska immensely more interesting (albeit, still longer)
by Asten
Wed Mar 30, 2016 3:43 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3520
Views: 1561880

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

I don't know if we have any industry 'insiders' here, but I'm super frustrated and I am trying to at least understand the issue. I have lived in Chicago for 16 years. I routinely fly back to Omaha. Back in 2000, i could get roundtrips for $70 or so. For most of the last 10-12 years, a roundtrip was ...
by Asten
Wed Dec 23, 2015 1:26 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Re: Out of Town Forumers?
Replies: 22
Views: 6115

Re: Out of Town Forumers?

RNcyanide wrote:Do the guests have a connection to our city, or do they just like to check on the neighbors now and then? Just curious :D
Born and raised.. hoping to come back sooner or later.
by Asten
Sat Dec 05, 2015 7:44 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Re: Out of Town Forumers?
Replies: 22
Views: 6115

Re: Out of Town Forumers?

Chicago 'burbs here.
by Asten
Fri Nov 13, 2015 8:31 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)
Replies: 1299
Views: 420474

Re: Oak View Mall - Redevelopment Plan

Nope. It was never going to be residential & there were no streets poured. I was old when it opened. At the time it opened folks were wondering how long Westroads would survive. There were indeed a couple streets in the middle of the field. I lived right across the street and shot off model roc...
by Asten
Tue Dec 02, 2014 8:08 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: National Indemnity Building (3024 Harney)
Replies: 25
Views: 4582

Re: National Indemnity Building (3024 Harney)

I've been in here many times. It's in good shape inside, and is fully utilized.
by Asten
Wed Mar 05, 2014 10:22 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 1990
Views: 338404

Re: Crossroads - Redevelopment Plan

iamjacobm wrote:Early website.

http://www.crossroadsomaha.com/
Why on earth is this a picture of downtown? hah.
by Asten
Sat Dec 07, 2013 3:13 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Orchard 4 no more
Replies: 13
Views: 2087

Wow.   Yeah, this is where i always saw movies as a kid in the 80s.  Probably was going there until 20 Grand opened.
by Asten
Mon Aug 05, 2013 11:56 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: 42nd and Leavenworth Building Collapse
Replies: 22
Views: 3957

The first few years of my life i lived not very far from there, 45th and Marcy or so, and my dad worked (still works) nearby, so I have probably been down Leavenworth a billion times or so.   I remember this being a Postal Uniform store when I was a kid...   Kind of sad to see it go.
by Asten
Mon Jul 29, 2013 11:41 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Meeting to address widening of I-680
Replies: 125
Views: 15341

Wow a lot of hate about the roads tonight.. I can't wait to move back to Omaha and have no traffic. I've sat in 30+ miles of dead stopped traffic more times than I ever wanted to in my life living here in NYC.  :evil: Yeah, after 13 years in Chicago, I *crave* what Omaha calls a "traffic jam&q...
by Asten
Fri Oct 12, 2012 9:55 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall(Gretna)
Replies: 945
Views: 277300

If they do this correctly and it follows the patten of other outlets located just outside a metro area you will be in the minority.  Ever been to the one in Williamsberg Iowa for just one example. I have actually been to the outlet in Williamsburg. I lived in eastern Iowa for the past 3 yrs and no ...
by Asten
Mon Mar 19, 2012 10:40 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha ALL OVER national media lately
Replies: 1040
Views: 217459

WHAT TO DO The trials are at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha’s revitalized North Downtown neighborhood. Slowdown, an indie-rock club, helped anchor the area’s upturn after opening in 2007 and has become the best place to see and hear live music in the city. Fans of baseball — which along with softb...
by Asten
Sun Mar 18, 2012 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tunnels
Replies: 48
Views: 13137

Brad, I forgot the 50th Street UP underpass!  Is that still only 2 lanes? Yes, still there.  Back in the day there was at least 3 of them.  50th, 84th and 120th. 144th as well - was a very narrow 2 lane tunnel.   I grew up in the neighborhood next to it.  They dynamited it when they were rebuildi...
by Asten
Sun Mar 18, 2012 5:28 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Auto giant Lithia slowly buying up locally owned car dealers
Replies: 15
Views: 5785

bigredmed wrote:I bought a truck from Eck.  Wonder if Performance will honor the tires for life deal that Eck promised us?
If you have a contract, they shouldn't have much choice in the matter.
by Asten
Sun Mar 18, 2012 5:20 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Westroads Development
Replies: 966
Views: 130279

It also means the store, which now carries only women's fashions, will expand to offer men's apparel and a wider variety of women's styles and sizes. I'm sure I'd break out laughing at the first "man" I meet who is wearing Forever 21 clothing. That said, I didn't know Tilt closed either. ...
by Asten
Fri Jan 27, 2012 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2012 Wish List
Replies: 16
Views: 2784

Mine is to add my wife and I to it.  :)
by Asten
Tue Dec 13, 2011 11:27 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Sterling Ridge (Ironwood Country Club)
Replies: 263
Views: 61803

jessep28 wrote:On a somewhat related side note, Mr. Francis who lives nearby might not be happy with this:
I was totally with him for the first, what, 3 lines...  Then.. just.  wow.
by Asten
Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:41 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Arby's on Dodge
Replies: 12
Views: 2704

That's so sad.  I spent lots of sunday lunches there as a kid.  That was the last Arbys to get rid of real roast beef back in the day.
by Asten
Mon May 02, 2011 10:59 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha ALL OVER national media lately
Replies: 1040
Views: 217459

Professional sports teams are important and prevent the Twin Cities from becoming a "cold Omaha." That is one of the arguments being used in Minneapolis in support of a new stadium for the Vikings. Heh, given the twinkies and the favhhhhhre-panderers, I think we have a lot more going for ...
by Asten
Sun Apr 17, 2011 10:53 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Werner Park (126& Highway 370)
Replies: 238
Views: 64772

iamjacobm wrote:Not into the puzzle design on the sleeves.
The OWH story indicated those were a one-time thing for Autism Awareness.   I was kind of wondering how puzzle pieces fit the team until I saw that.
by Asten
Wed Mar 02, 2011 8:47 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha B-Cycle (Bike Share Program)
Replies: 164
Views: 40730

Just got back from Barcelona.. they have something similar called Bicing]

I will say it looked like a resounding success...  people were on these things everywhere I went, all times of the day.
by Asten
Tue Mar 01, 2011 9:44 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha ALL OVER national media lately
Replies: 1040
Views: 217459

Flying to Frankfurt a week or so ago, I saw a 2 page Omaha ad extolling the virtues for businesses in United Airlines' Hemisphere's in-flight mag this month.    It's by the "Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership", which I've never heard of before.   http://www.selectgreateromaha....
by Asten
Sat Feb 26, 2011 10:34 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha ALL OVER national media lately
Replies: 1040
Views: 217459

Flying to Frankfurt a week or so ago, I saw a 2 page Omaha ad extolling the virtues for businesses in United Airlines' Hemisphere's in-flight mag this month.    It's by the "Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership", which I've never heard of before.   http://www.selectgreateromah...
by Asten
Sat Jan 15, 2011 8:30 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Sterling Ridge (Ironwood Country Club)
Replies: 263
Views: 61803

Brad wrote:Here is the Plat if you want to see the layout:
http://www.cityofomaha.org/cityclerk/im ... ing/51.pdf
Sad  :(
by Asten
Wed Jun 16, 2010 1:12 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Tilted Kilt Omaha
Replies: 32
Views: 8245

I definitely like the one out here near me in Elgin, Illinois.    Management is perhaps a little uppity, but that's hopefully not chainwide.
by Asten
Wed Apr 07, 2010 11:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Urban vs Suburban Debate
Replies: 678
Views: 40550

TechnicalDisaster wrote:My wife will be moving to this building in 2012 (from the L street location).  Thank God it isn't downtown, we wouldn't want to have quadruple the commute just to make the young hipsters happy.  Old Mill is an excellent location!
So, what, from 4 minutes to 16?
by Asten
Wed Apr 07, 2010 11:17 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Miami Dolphins Team Plane
Replies: 2
Views: 1693

hey, anything's an upgrade from Miami.   Especially the airport.
by Asten
Sun Mar 07, 2010 10:43 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Roja Mexican Grill (Landmark Center)
Replies: 42
Views: 9493

Roja?  Isn't one one too many?  Not impressed with the food at that pseudo Mex place. I'd be more excited if La Mesa was coming downtown...or any real mexican restaurant. What Roja did you guys go to? I've never met anyone who doesn't like Roja. It's by far my favorite Mexican restaurant, and the a...
by Asten
Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:54 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Replies: 24
Views: 6068

We have enough sandwich shops downtown.... Sorry for being a stick in the mud, but I just can't get excited about yet another chain/franchise place opening in Omaha. I think that a well-planned independent locally-owned sandwich shop would be a great addition to downtown or any neighborhood! Well, ...
by Asten
Sat Jan 02, 2010 12:58 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Replies: 24
Views: 6068

I <3 Potbelly.  I write them about once a year and tell them to open in Omaha.
by Asten
Tue Oct 13, 2009 11:33 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Eppley passengers numbers
Replies: 391
Views: 74221

Have you ever experienced a flight delay?  Usually if they are more than 20 minutes they are more than an hour.  So....people get hungry and thirsty.  And no one wants to go through the hassle of going through airport security a second time.  That is where multiple restaurants and bars need to be l...
by Asten
Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:20 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Quizno's to become Subway
Replies: 22
Views: 3935

I miss Nooners and Brown Baggers. But especially Nooners.