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by FrontlineOmaha
Thu Sep 26, 2013 2:46 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Hyatt Place (12th and Jackson)
Replies: 743
Views: 201209

It does look like there are three or four storefronts with separate doors on street level. I wonder if those are just for show or if it's space for lease? Anything that adds more things to do and see in the OM is very welcome. Fingers crossed. Anyone know anything about that? My guess is that those...
by FrontlineOmaha
Wed Sep 25, 2013 11:04 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Generations (126 & Highway 370)
Replies: 121
Views: 20933

same development, or something else: http://www.kfab.com/articles/local-news ... -11683332/
by FrontlineOmaha
Wed Sep 25, 2013 10:59 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (Southport)
Replies: 139
Views: 17630

is this "pennant place" or something else?
by FrontlineOmaha
Fri Sep 20, 2013 2:50 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Sterling Ridge (Ironwood Country Club)
Replies: 263
Views: 61808

{Edited photo} Millard Refrigeration chased us off their campus, asking no photos to be taken of their building. So we ask not references to this company be posted on this website... Thats interesting.  Did they identify themselves at Millard Refrigeration employees or security or anything like th...
by FrontlineOmaha
Tue Apr 30, 2013 10:33 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Zesto - Blatt Beer & Table (12th and Mike Fahey)
Replies: 321
Views: 70931

It was weird because the CU baseball game was wrapping up when  I tried to go there. Greg I hate that Lids and The Dugout made a tangible investment to North Downtown and then the city allows for all the tents to come in June and take business away from them. Correct me if I am wrong, but aren't a ...
by FrontlineOmaha
Tue Aug 21, 2012 12:18 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: West Maple Rd. area?
Replies: 11
Views: 2296

I grew up in Northwest Omaha, actually at the time it was out in the country (168th and Maple).  I love that area because I am familiar with it.  3 years ago, I moved from 168th and Blondo to 99th and Pacific.  I didnt move that far, but I feel so much more a part of Omaha now.  If I was going t...
by FrontlineOmaha
Mon Aug 20, 2012 4:08 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Rosenblatt Site
Replies: 231
Views: 38614

Brad wrote:
MTO wrote:Looks like Williams is just going to have to get up in his Black Hawk.
Trying, its too dry so some of my clients want to wait until things green up for photos....

Working on plan "B"...
I dont blame them.  Things are looking pretty desolate from the sky...as well as my front porch.
by FrontlineOmaha
Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:03 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Urban Village (30th and Leavenworth)
Replies: 100
Views: 25824

These guys were on grow omaha a few months back...they were talking about getting into single family home rehabilitation because they have a lot of tenants that want to buy a home but cant find anything that meets the caliber of what they're living in now, in that area of town.  At the time, I thin...
by FrontlineOmaha
Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:58 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Color Run
Replies: 14
Views: 2114

We were down there and I had many friends running it (with 13k people running, I think everyone knows someone who ran it).   It was promoted pretty well at first but it sold out quickly which is why I think some people never even heard about it.  It was a neat event, but it still blows my mind tha...
by FrontlineOmaha
Fri Jul 13, 2012 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 7 Eleven
Replies: 21
Views: 3558

nobody does slurpees like 7 Eleven...

Whenever I travel, I seek out 7 Elevens just to get slurpees!  I remember getting the monster ones as a kid.  You would fill your cup to the top, then put the dome lid on and the slurpee would grow to almost overflow the lid.
by FrontlineOmaha
Fri Jul 13, 2012 9:40 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Zesto - Blatt Beer & Table (12th and Mike Fahey)
Replies: 321
Views: 70931

New Menu: http://www.blattbeer.com/menu/food/ Yea, Im headed down for lunch today to check it out.  A few friends were very happy with the new menu.  I cant wait to try it myself. Do yourself a favor if you stop by...get the honey roasted - chili peanuts (or whatever they call them).  They are g...
by FrontlineOmaha
Tue Jul 10, 2012 9:55 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: West Dodge Pointe - Baxter (NW 168th & Dodge)
Replies: 159
Views: 30373

Brad, Do you recall who the developer was?
by FrontlineOmaha
Fri Jun 29, 2012 11:05 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Union Pacific's 150th anniversary celebration
Replies: 29
Views: 5696

It is Pointing SOUTH and will go through OMAHA/ELKHORN tomorrow Morning! We did catch it just west of Elkhorn. Cell phone pic (its actually a grab from the video I took). https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-blS0CM6MErQ/T-3PYh41i4I/AAAAAAAABDQ/rj_54K8Un68/s800/UP844.jpg and after a few lightroom adju...
by FrontlineOmaha
Thu Jun 28, 2012 2:41 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Union Pacific's 150th anniversary celebration
Replies: 29
Views: 5696

Keep your eye on it.  Unless Something changed and they Wyed the power somewhere, its facing the wrong way to go through Elkhorn. I just sent them a message on Facebook, hopefully I hear back from them before tomorrow AM! Is it possible for it to turn around?  They do show the route in yellow as g...
by FrontlineOmaha
Thu Jun 28, 2012 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Farm Truck Omaha
Replies: 2
Views: 808

I checked it out while they were doing an open house.  Its a really neat idea.  They have a "rule" that anyone that gets within 5 feet of the truck has to taste something out of the truck.  I love to cook and love fresh herbs, and they were still able to get me to try something I had ne...
by FrontlineOmaha
Thu Jun 28, 2012 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Firworks for sale in Omaha
Replies: 9
Views: 1281

Seth wrote:
FrontlineOmaha wrote:My list from the city council only has 34 on it for the 2012 season.
Are those permits limited to single sites?
Yes, they have the non-profit and site address listed.
by FrontlineOmaha
Thu Jun 28, 2012 11:38 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Union Pacific's 150th anniversary celebration
Replies: 29
Views: 5696

Due to the way its facing, I would guess its going to go from north out of Council Bluffs on the old CNW to Crescent, Honey Creek, Missouri Valley, Kennard, Arlington, Kennerd and then to Fremont. Their website shows it going out through elkhorn... I think we are going to go to tahazoka park in elk...
by FrontlineOmaha
Thu Jun 28, 2012 11:35 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Zesto - Blatt Beer & Table (12th and Mike Fahey)
Replies: 321
Views: 70931

Business has obviously slowed down, but within two weeks, they will be releasing their regular menu.  I think this will be what ends up determining what the normal crowd is like.  If their limited CWS menu tells anything about how the food is going to be, I can't wait to taste the full menu.   On...
by FrontlineOmaha
Tue Jun 26, 2012 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Firworks for sale in Omaha
Replies: 9
Views: 1281

My list from the city council only has 34 on it for the 2012 season.
by FrontlineOmaha
Tue Jun 26, 2012 2:36 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Union Pacific's 150th anniversary celebration
Replies: 29
Views: 5696

Tuesday, June 26 Depart 11:30 a.m. CT Omaha, Neb. 12th Street and Cuming   Arrival 1:15 p.m. CT Council Bluffs, Iowa UP Heritage Park 1100 Avenue G Friday, June 29   Depart 8:00 a.m. CT Council Bluffs, Iowa UP Heritage Park 1100 Avenue G   Arrival 9:15 a.m. CT Fremont, Neb. Service Locomotive 10 S....
by FrontlineOmaha
Tue Jun 12, 2012 12:59 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: North Downtown Discussion
Replies: 1417
Views: 193762

Thanks for that picture OSI!  Thats an awesome perspective on how far this area has come.  No, its not perfect yet, but people have to understand that these things take time.  Its not going to be a swamp one day and a bustling destination the next.   As the city continues to fill in between the ...
by FrontlineOmaha
Thu Jun 07, 2012 11:03 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Blanc Burgers + Bottles(Midtown Crossing)
Replies: 59
Views: 12299

I know this is digging from a year back, but at least this thread is on the forefront right now!  Be warned, this post also has very little to do with Blanc. Unfortunately Avery pulled out of Nebraska for now and I got the second to last bottle. http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5145/5684512318_3cd65d...
by FrontlineOmaha
Tue May 22, 2012 10:21 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Zesto - Blatt Beer & Table (12th and Mike Fahey)
Replies: 321
Views: 70931

The top is open air (on most sides).  The Northwest side has a wall with a door for the fire escape, and the south side has a wall that contains a bar with walk in cooler and a fire exit/stairs to main level restaurant.  The upstairs patio is probably about 50% covered by a canopy as well.   I th...
by FrontlineOmaha
Mon May 21, 2012 11:23 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 1990
Views: 338474

MadMartin8 wrote:
Bugeater wrote:While we're on the subject (or off it actually), I think "City of Omaha" sounds rather bland as well, we should start referring to it as the "Village of Omaha".
City of Omaha Village Towne Pointe?
...center (or Centere as long as were adding Es to everything)
by FrontlineOmaha
Thu May 17, 2012 3:37 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Zesto - Blatt Beer & Table (12th and Mike Fahey)
Replies: 321
Views: 70931

I got the opportunity to walk through this place this week...its going to be awesome.  This will be THE place to be if you are not in the stadium.   The atmosphere will be amazing since the patio is on the same level as the outfield seats, and its just right across the street.  The beer selection...
by FrontlineOmaha
Tue May 15, 2012 3:18 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Old UP Testing Building (13th and Mike Fahey)
Replies: 38
Views: 8763

Rumor is that they are looking for a vendor/multiple vendors to set up shop inside.  As far as I know, there is no solid plans at this time, but they are working on it.  I had heard they tried to get Brix to rent it but they were not interested.
by FrontlineOmaha
Fri May 11, 2012 9:53 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Baker's Blondo (72 and Blondo)
Replies: 83
Views: 15861

Not what I expected.
by FrontlineOmaha
Wed May 09, 2012 9:36 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Mai Tai Two
Replies: 10
Views: 3048

This is open. Their menu said soft opening menu so Im not sure how long they have been open.  The food is just as good as their west location, this one is much closer to my home and work so Im pretty excited about it. Best Thai food in omaha as far as Im concerned.  If you think otherwise, let me ...
by FrontlineOmaha
Wed May 09, 2012 9:27 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Baker's Blondo (72 and Blondo)
Replies: 83
Views: 15861

72nd and Blondo - SE corner (Former Bakers)

Dirt is moving at the South East corner of 72nd and Blondo.  This is the location of a former Baker's grocery store.  The site was razed awhile back and has sat vacant ever since.  Does anyone have any insight into what may be built here? (Thanks for the consolidation Brad, I am surprised to see thi...
by FrontlineOmaha
Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:25 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Omaha's Best Hamburgers
Replies: 152
Views: 28135

I absolutely agree, although I had Burger Star for the first time a couple of weeks ago and Im hooked.  I have eaten there once a week ever since.

The burger is good and they butter and toast the bun.  They let you decide how to put the thing together.  The fried onions are my favorite topping.
by FrontlineOmaha
Thu Apr 19, 2012 4:48 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Hyatt Place (12th and Jackson)
Replies: 743
Views: 201209

A lot of activity on site when I drove by this morning.  Its always interesting to watch earth moving in such tight quarters.

Very excited to see this project progressing.
by FrontlineOmaha
Thu Apr 12, 2012 11:19 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: New apartment building in Old Market - 12th & Howard
Replies: 221
Views: 59740

derog wrote:I spoke with the developer. Both Little King and Maggie Moos will be back. The main restaurant will be a nice seafood restaurant (I can't remember if it was a chain or local).
Rumor is a successful local company starting an oyster bar/fresh seafood restaurant.
by FrontlineOmaha
Mon Apr 09, 2012 10:32 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Outlets at Southport
Replies: 98
Views: 27587

Frank Krejci and Rod Yates are a far cry from "podunk" developers.  I Oh yea, I forgot Krejci was involved in this... Wasn't his last major project Oak View Mall?  I think is knowledge, experience and connections, combined with Yates more recent development experience should prove to be ...
by FrontlineOmaha
Fri Apr 06, 2012 11:09 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Outlets at Southport
Replies: 98
Views: 27587

Maybe Coach should be doing more research on what's happening in the market. Maybe they have Let's see... Cordish and it's impressive track record of building some of the nation's most visible entertainment/retail developments versus some podunk developer who has let Nebraska Crossing rot to this p...
by FrontlineOmaha
Thu Apr 05, 2012 10:59 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Highline (Northern Natural Gas Building)
Replies: 197
Views: 46957

Thanks Brad, Awesome document, great find.  Its really neat to get a peek into scale of this project.
by FrontlineOmaha
Wed Apr 04, 2012 1:32 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: "Project Edge" Data Center
Replies: 20
Views: 3697

Nebraska Town Acquires Land for Project Edge No announcement yet on where this is actually going (or who it is), but Kearney is making moves; "Kearney City Council voted to buy an additional 53 acres of land adjacent to the Tech One Crossing technology park, which is reportedly among the sites...
by FrontlineOmaha
Thu Mar 29, 2012 11:11 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Midtown Crossing
Replies: 2172
Views: 357130

Brad wrote:They picked a great photo to use for the story too :;)
Did you 'shop out the Frontline Cruiser?  

We love finding our cars in shots like this.  In the Chamber's Omaha Promo Magazine, there is an areal photo of the CWS where we can identify two of our cruisers!
by FrontlineOmaha
Mon Mar 26, 2012 9:41 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Outlets at Southport
Replies: 98
Views: 27587

I personally think Southport will win over Nebraska Crossing. The people who own NC are already taking on another massive project (Crossroads). Plus, there is so much more things/people surrounding the Southport area. And I think the entertainment piece of it is what really sets it apart from what ...
by FrontlineOmaha
Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Omaha.com premium content
Replies: 23
Views: 3380

Costco gave me a sample of this yogurt I liked but then they made me PAY for the yogurt I wanted to take home with me! Can you believe it?!? ...free yogurt right next door at wowt.com, ketv.com, and kmtv.com even http://www.journalstar.com has pretty good yogurt (completely free). Also, did the yog...
by FrontlineOmaha
Thu Mar 22, 2012 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Omaha.com premium content
Replies: 23
Views: 3380

how did they win an award?