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by bbinks
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:58 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Westgate Plaza (Mangelsen's - NEC 84th & Grover)
Replies: 34
Views: 5207

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

Padre wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:16 pm Cake Gallery is moving out of Westgate Plaza and Westlake Ace Hardware is moving in.

https://www.ketv.com/article/the-cake-g ... n/60300290
What's going into the old Ace location?
by bbinks
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(
Replies: 1231
Views: 184338

Re: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(

Joe Liberman, 82. Former senator and VP candidate in 2000.
by bbinks
Thu Mar 21, 2024 6:33 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Franks Pizza (Multiple Locations???)
Replies: 34
Views: 3064

Re: Franks Pizza (Multiple Locations???)

Hey there, just providing some brief insight because there seems to be several bits of misinformation from a few different people in this thread... and some other sites really. Nebugeaster, you are correct that if a new operator takes over a business with an existing lease... then that operator may...
by bbinks
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Inflation Pushback
Replies: 19
Views: 873

Re: Inflation Pushback

Busguy2010 wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2024 9:32 am
Anybody else seeing price drops out there?
If you are still hungry for bacon 🥓, HyVee has Jimmy Dean on sale for another week for $1.99 for 12oz package. Limit 2.
by bbinks
Wed Mar 13, 2024 9:33 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Franks Pizza (Multiple Locations???)
Replies: 34
Views: 3064

Re: Franks Pizza (Multiple Locations???)

Frank's slipped when Joe (original owner) sold it years ago. 2016/2017.
by bbinks
Mon Jan 15, 2024 6:37 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Oklahoma Joe's
Replies: 55
Views: 6817

Re: Oklahoma Joe's

ChadJK wrote: Mon Jan 08, 2024 9:01 am
I was just pointing that out to my wife a few days ago. For a new location of a popular brand, it's oddly empty. Also, I've never noticed the smoke (or it's associated aroma) of a meat smoker emanating from the place.
Maybe they use an electric smoker like Dickey's does.
by bbinks
Sun Jan 14, 2024 4:49 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Taco Bueno (NO Metro Locations)
Replies: 74
Views: 14941

Re: Taco Bueno (NO Metro Locations)

Abelrado's... My experience with the 90th location would have been a great candidate for Kitchen Nightmares. Chips and Taco shells tasted as cooked in very rancid oil, meats were dry.. almost jerky, and out of cheese. Sewage backflow smell. My second try was 120th and Fort. I fail to see the hype fo...
by bbinks
Sun Jan 14, 2024 4:41 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 533347

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

I think they all blew it. The Sunday into Monday doom and gloom didn't happen. Schools should have been in session Monday, and many businesses closed unnecessary.
by bbinks
Sun Dec 31, 2023 5:31 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Locally owned Scooter's Coffeehouse
Replies: 85
Views: 32159

Re: Locally owned Scooter's Coffeehouse

If Scooters ever goes public, it will be a good stock to pick up on the IPO.
by bbinks
Sun Dec 31, 2023 5:28 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Julio’s - Closed
Replies: 65
Views: 14725

Re: Julio’s - Closed

I don't know if Julios closed because of the food or other things. Cutchall Management has been downsizing since Greg's passing. Their website only lists Jams, Mouth of the south, paradise and Oklahoma Joe's. Thats a loss of Julios, Domino's, Sonic, First Watch, and Salty Seniorita just off the top ...
by bbinks
Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:56 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Applebee’s (144th & Center) - Closing
Replies: 18
Views: 2911

Re: Applebee’s (144th & Center) - Closing

I don't know if they still do it, but years ago my sister and her family would go on I think it was Tuesdays for Kids Eat Free night. The place was packed. She had 3 kids to feed, so it was a good value for them. I'd take Applebee's over Red Robin or Chili's. And thats no compliment to Applebee's.
by bbinks
Fri Nov 24, 2023 7:02 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: B&G Tasty Foods (CLOSED)
Replies: 12
Views: 1987

Re: B&G Tasty Foods (Nebraska Crossing)

Maybe they will go to the old Godfathers at 90th and Blondo as originally planned. At least as I recall.
by bbinks
Fri Nov 03, 2023 6:30 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Omaha's Carwash Boom
Replies: 16
Views: 2453

Re: Omaha's Carwash Boom

If someone wants to pay $20 + for one carwash with free vacuums to cleanup the crumbs from their $5 cupcake, more power to them. I believe in capitalism and free enterprise, but don't partake in a good amount of it Just to keep things accurate, the basic was at Tommy's is $10 per wash and 24.99 / M...
by bbinks
Fri Nov 03, 2023 7:29 am
Forum: Business
Topic: Omaha's Carwash Boom
Replies: 16
Views: 2453

Re: Omaha's Carwash Boom

If someone wants to pay $20 + for one carwash with free vacuums to cleanup the crumbs from their $5 cupcake, more power to them. I believe in capitalism and free enterprise, but don't partake in a good amount of it
by bbinks
Sat Oct 28, 2023 7:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(
Replies: 1231
Views: 184338

Re: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(

Richard Moll, 80

‘Night Court’ actor Richard Moll dead at 80

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/n ... ll-dead-80
by bbinks
Sun Oct 15, 2023 3:50 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Caribou Coffee Opening Dates
Replies: 24
Views: 4188

Re: Caribou Coffee Opening Dates

I'm not a Coffee drinker, but a coworker of mine will drive past 2 Starbucks to go to a Scooters. How would a coffee connoisseur here rank Caribou to Scooters?
by bbinks
Sun Oct 15, 2023 3:42 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Starbucks Openings all over the metro
Replies: 101
Views: 19903

Re: Starbucks Openings all over the metro

Is one of the under construction buildings near 180th and Maple on the south side another Starbucks? Building design looks like it. On the staffing problems, Starbucks seems like it would be a higher margin operation than KFC or McDonald's. Coffee bean are increasing, yes. But operational costs are ...
by bbinks
Sun Oct 15, 2023 3:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(
Replies: 1231
Views: 184338

Re: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(

Suzanne Somers. She was 76

Actress Suzanne Somers dead at 76

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/a ... rs-dead-76
by bbinks
Fri Sep 22, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Frank's Pizza
Replies: 27
Views: 3484

Re: Frank's Pizza

Joe should have expanded instead of selling. Frank's is still good, but Joe ran it better. I can't remember his last name.
by bbinks
Sun Sep 10, 2023 3:33 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Football 2023
Replies: 517
Views: 199739

Re: Nebraska Football 2023

NU usually starts off great then goes downhill. Seems we skipped the first part this season so far.
by bbinks
Fri Sep 08, 2023 9:43 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Jim's Rib Haven (38th & Ames)
Replies: 17
Views: 1775

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

While on Ames today, I noticed that Jims is closed. There are yellow danger / closed signs on the front windows. Their website is gone, and Google lists them as Permanently Closed.

Another icon gone.
by bbinks
Mon Aug 28, 2023 6:16 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Julio’s - Closed
Replies: 65
Views: 14725

Re: Julio’s - Closed

This isn't a shout out to La Mesa by any means, but Julios didn't position themselves to be better than La Mesa.
by bbinks
Sat Aug 26, 2023 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(
Replies: 1231
Views: 184338

Re: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(

As a kid, I always wanted the big wheel to break off and roll into the audience.

RIP Bob.
by bbinks
Fri Aug 18, 2023 7:46 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Nettie’s Fine Mexican Food (Railroad Ave in Bellevue)
Replies: 47
Views: 4650

Re: Nettie’s Fine Mexican Food (Railroad Ave in Bellevue)

Then again, neither did their fundraisers which came off a little like, "Hey, none of us want to go work elsewhere until Nettie's reopens, so if you could all pay our bills in the meantime that'd be great." That in a job market that sees everyone desperate for food service employees. Like...
by bbinks
Wed Aug 16, 2023 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Google Maps & Google Earth
Replies: 381
Views: 146824

Re: Google Maps & Google Earth

I thought this was all satellite images.
by bbinks
Wed Aug 16, 2023 6:03 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Electric Car Discussion
Replies: 92
Views: 9280

Omaha Electric Car Discussion

What's the average fee to charge an EV at one of these stations?
by bbinks
Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:09 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Burger Detour (former Famous Daves - SWC 120th & L)
Replies: 68
Views: 9668

Re: Burger Detour (former Famous Daves - SWC 120th & L)

I was wondering just the other day... how does this guy, considering his lengthy history, have the money to fund these large ventures? I've run a successful 4 location restaurant concept for 12 years, never embezzled, never hid evidence, never assaulted anyone. And I doubt I could get the money to ...
by bbinks
Wed Aug 09, 2023 6:53 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Lego store coming to Omaha?
Replies: 105
Views: 15293

Re: Lego store coming to Omaha?

NEDodger wrote: Tue Aug 08, 2023 11:44 am
bbinks wrote: Mon Aug 07, 2023 5:57 pm
LEGOguy wrote: Mon Aug 07, 2023 5:07 pm Signs have come down at NE Crossing. Current rumor is that Omaha may not get a LEGO store after all.
Did a Giovanni's sign replace it? /s


*swish* Game-winner at the buzzer (assuming you meant Giordano’s)
Yes. Been so long I forgot the spelling.
by bbinks
Mon Aug 07, 2023 5:57 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Lego store coming to Omaha?
Replies: 105
Views: 15293

Re: Lego store coming to Omaha?

LEGOguy wrote: Mon Aug 07, 2023 5:07 pm Signs have come down at NE Crossing. Current rumor is that Omaha may not get a LEGO store after all.
Did a Giovanni's sign replace it? /s
by bbinks
Sun Aug 06, 2023 6:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Local Gas Prices
Replies: 867
Views: 107514

Re: Local Gas Prices

Anyone else remember the days driving a few blocks to save a couple cents? On my trip to UNO I'd swap between the Amoco on 50th & Dodge and the M & N on 40th.

I watched a YouTube video saying we may see closer to $5 by end of September depending on the hurricane seas.
by bbinks
Thu Jul 27, 2023 6:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(
Replies: 1231
Views: 184338

Re: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(

Randy Meisner, 77. Founder of The Eagles band.
by bbinks
Wed Jul 19, 2023 11:40 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)
Replies: 1297
Views: 418572

Re: Oak View Mall - Redevelopment Plan

I used to hit up Oak View Mall's Food Court for the occasional lunch when I was craving Amigos. It was the only Amigos in West Omaha for the longest time (the only other Omaha Amigos back then was 84th & Dodge). I also ate at Champs Americana a few times back in the day. I seem to recall the fo...
by bbinks
Wed Jul 19, 2023 9:53 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)
Replies: 1297
Views: 418572

Re: Oak View Mall - Redevelopment Plan

I used to hit up Oak View Mall's Food Court for the occasional lunch when I was craving Amigos. It was the only Amigos in West Omaha for the longest time (the only other Omaha Amigos back then was 84th & Dodge). I also ate at Champs Americana a few times back in the day. I seem to recall the fo...
by bbinks
Fri Jul 14, 2023 10:39 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Block 16 (1611 Farnam Street)
Replies: 92
Views: 11935

Re: Block 16 (1611 Farnam Street)

My only visit to Block16 didn't warrant a review one way or the other. It wasn't good enough to go back nor to tell others to stay away. Overpriced for what you get.
by bbinks
Thu Jun 29, 2023 1:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Book donation
Replies: 5
Views: 3142

Re: Book donation

Open Door Mission may take them.
by bbinks
Tue Jun 27, 2023 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(
Replies: 1231
Views: 184338

Re: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(

Julian Sands, 65. His remains were found and confirmed 5 months after his disappearance
by bbinks
Mon Jun 26, 2023 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm embarrassed for Omaha
Replies: 8
Views: 1777

Re: I'm embarrassed for Omaha

Does theft of political signs or religious signs fall into the same thing?

I'm more apt to judge them for not mowing their lawn and cultivating a dandelion farm that spreads into everyone's yard than the Trump, Biden, Pride or choose life things that they display.
by bbinks
Mon Jun 26, 2023 8:00 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Tommy's Express Car Wash - Multiple metro locations
Replies: 25
Views: 3599

Re: Tommy's Express (NEC 72 & Ames)

skinzfan23 wrote: Thu May 11, 2023 11:20 am Although the good thing is, I can't imagine they would be that hard to demolish. Most of them are just a tunnel with cinder block ad glass on the outside.
This brings back memories of the Fox Photo Huts. A nimble snow plow could have leveled one of those.