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by Fnord Explorer
Sun Dec 02, 2007 8:56 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: KB Toys at the Crossroads is finally closing
Replies: 13
Views: 6817

I could have sworn that I posted a reply in this thread asking how a mall in that location could do so poorly.


Am I being moderated again?   :?
by Fnord Explorer
Thu Nov 29, 2007 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What?
Replies: 17
Views: 1841

those Des Moines pics are very cool.  they work.
by Fnord Explorer
Thu Nov 29, 2007 2:57 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: "Underground" Dinners... Come again?
Replies: 42
Views: 3553

We have a chef, Hal Jasa, over here (in Des Moines) that has been doing this for a couple of years.  They've had them on the rooftops of buildings downtown, in victorian Sherman Hill homes, etc.  You won't even know who you are dining with until you go to the location (which isn't revealed until a ...
by Fnord Explorer
Wed Nov 28, 2007 6:19 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Linkin Park @ Qwest 02/12/08
Replies: 16
Views: 1721

Does no one here have a sense of light-heartedness or humor?  Jesus.
by Fnord Explorer
Tue Nov 27, 2007 7:50 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Linkin Park @ Qwest 02/12/08
Replies: 16
Views: 1721

DTO Luv wrote::barf:
My sentiments exactly.

If that sells out, I lose all my faith in Omaha.   :cry:
by Fnord Explorer
Tue Nov 27, 2007 7:45 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: "Underground" Dinners... Come again?
Replies: 42
Views: 3553

Big E wrote:Wait until someone gets sick or drunk and falls off a roof.  There will be more lawsuits flying around than during a botched presidential election.  No way in heck do I expose myself to that kind of liability.

-Big E

A wheat from the chaff situation, I suppose.
by Fnord Explorer
Sun Nov 25, 2007 10:03 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: "Underground" Dinners... Come again?
Replies: 42
Views: 3553

The government takes a lot more from us than we do from them, IMO. But I digress and don't want to make this a political discussion. Regardless, like other "fringe activities" this is largely harmless and only affects people outside of it that let themselves be nosy about other people's bu...
by Fnord Explorer
Sat Nov 24, 2007 4:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What?
Replies: 17
Views: 1841

I just drove by that house on Thursday.  That is some awful-looking color matching.
by Fnord Explorer
Fri Nov 23, 2007 3:57 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Nebraska Brewing Company
Replies: 82
Views: 17917

I wish Aksarben Brewing Co. would open back up.  And someplace other than the old atrocious location they had before.

Beer = good
by Fnord Explorer
Fri Nov 23, 2007 3:55 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: "Underground" Dinners... Come again?
Replies: 42
Views: 3553

I don't think anyone here is really that concerned about a proliferation of underground restaurants popping up and destroying the dinner scene in Omaha, or maybe even worse, hastening the onset of the end of Western civilization.  The points and comparisons have to be made, though. It's very simil...
by Fnord Explorer
Fri Nov 23, 2007 12:52 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: "Underground" Dinners... Come again?
Replies: 42
Views: 3553

I think these kinds of things are great.   I don't see it as any worse than having a house party and charging people for a cup or having a semi-private band show (which happens quite a bit and are awesome) that you have to "know" people to get into.  That's just how it works.  To think ...
by Fnord Explorer
Sun Nov 18, 2007 3:36 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Quiznos
Replies: 28
Views: 3971

The one in La Vista/Ralston on 84th and Harrison was excellent.  the guy who owned the franchise at the location seemed to always be there and was quick and really cool. When I moved out of that area, I tried the one on Saddle Creek and it was atrocious.  It even tasted funky and the service and s...
by Fnord Explorer
Sun Nov 18, 2007 3:23 pm
Forum: Welcome to Omaha
Topic: Moving To Omaha and Need Help!
Replies: 18
Views: 2306

Benson always has some nice, affordable houses for sale.   :mrgreen:

Just make sure you get a fixed-interest loan!
by Fnord Explorer
Thu Nov 01, 2007 5:45 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374438

It's weird how people think the CWS puts Omaha on the map.  Outside of college baseball fans, I'm pretty sure nobody that I have ever known from before i lived here even knew about it.  I certainly had never heard of it.
by Fnord Explorer
Mon Oct 29, 2007 9:50 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Why are the condos so expensive in downtown Omaha?
Replies: 75
Views: 6766

I want to be able to at 8:00PM walk to the grocery store and get some food, go to Taco Bell after the bar, being able to go to a Walgreen's, CVS, or anything similar at anytime of night. Which is why you should live in the burbs.  I like being able to walk to the places I enjoy, which is why I don'...
by Fnord Explorer
Sun Oct 28, 2007 12:52 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Why are the condos so expensive in downtown Omaha?
Replies: 75
Views: 6766

Well said, Tango. Omaha is not remotely on scale with Chicago, or Manhatten, or a lot of other cities.  And really, that's what I like about it.  If I wanted those types of layouts, I'd live in those cities.   Omaha still has a "small-town" feel to it which I enjoy.  I think growth is ...
by Fnord Explorer
Sun Oct 28, 2007 11:33 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Why are the condos so expensive in downtown Omaha?
Replies: 75
Views: 6766

 Build a Supertagret on the bottom floor of the wall street tower and a Walgreens in the Brandise, you would be well on your way. *shudder* I would imagine that people who live downtown might not want to have all that |expletive| around them.  Maybe that's why they live downtown.  If you turn ar...
by Fnord Explorer
Sun Oct 28, 2007 11:24 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374438

The NCAA can keep their CWS for all I care.  I really don't see the need to bend over for them, 2% or not.
by Fnord Explorer
Sun Oct 28, 2007 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dangerous Move could hurt Qwest Center
Replies: 41
Views: 3254

The last thing we need: more "socialist" legislation.   It's a free market.  If people didn't pay $500 to $1,000 bucks for Hannah Montana tickets then they wouldn't be going for that much.  The people who paid that much obviously wanted to go there more than you did.  That's how I look...
by Fnord Explorer
Sat Oct 27, 2007 4:43 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: AWESOME SHOW THURSDAY 10.25
Replies: 2
Views: 503

The show itself was awesome, but attendance was kind of "meh".
by Fnord Explorer
Tue Oct 23, 2007 9:06 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Cool show at Sokol this Thursday
Replies: 0
Views: 361

Cool show at Sokol this Thursday

Something that doesn't happen everyday; a show full of experimental music and theatrics.   A three-band bill at Sokol Underground featuring: Shinyville from Lincoln will represent the local angle. Capillary Action from Philadelphia and Uz Jsme Doma coming to Omaha all the way from the Czech Republi...
by Fnord Explorer
Mon Oct 22, 2007 7:31 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Why are the condos so expensive in downtown Omaha?
Replies: 75
Views: 6766

How friendly are these condos to people who like to play drums nonstop for hours at a time?   :mrgreen:
by Fnord Explorer
Sun Oct 21, 2007 1:54 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Why are the condos so expensive in downtown Omaha?
Replies: 75
Views: 6766

It's too bad too, because I'm sure there a lot of people who don't want to be trapped out in the burbs that can't otherwise afford to live downtown.  Benson was about as close as I could get to living in town affordably.
by Fnord Explorer
Thu Oct 18, 2007 6:10 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Benson
Replies: 458
Views: 107031

Benson does need a makeover.  I recently bought a house here and I love it, but it's got some rough spots. Having all the music venues here is great though.  But they need a diner or something that's open late.  The Benson Grind seems to have "we'll be open when we feel like it" hours. ...
by Fnord Explorer
Wed Oct 17, 2007 5:59 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374438

Are you for real?  Have you ever lived anywhere outside of the state of Nebraska (i.e. another real city in another state)?. San Diego, Pensacola, Pittsburgh, etc. I've only been in Omaha for four years.  Just because other cities can con their population into funding private enterprise doesn't m...
by Fnord Explorer
Tue Oct 16, 2007 7:16 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374438

Well what are you going to do when the CWS leaves and that 2% Entertainment Tax becomes a 2% property tax? Does your |expletive| hurt after pulling that gem out of it? Seriously, the scare tactics of the new stadium proposal supporters are without limits. What is funny is that I guarantee I could l...
by Fnord Explorer
Tue Oct 16, 2007 6:04 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374438

I'm not a sports fan by any means so the direct effect of this on me is zero.  But I'm not against a new stadium, I'm just against the "Entertainment Tax" to pay for it.
by Fnord Explorer
Tue Oct 16, 2007 5:58 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: The Rozbeck: 2,000 seat concert/studio venue Downtown
Replies: 48
Views: 16678

I was also wondering what band you're in, Fnord. That would be telling.   :;): And really, I don't want to bring that slant into this conversation anyway.  I go to plenty of shows that DON'T involve me playing and, unfortunately, I see the same attendance at those places as well (though I will co...
by Fnord Explorer
Sun Oct 14, 2007 5:40 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: The Rozbeck: 2,000 seat concert/studio venue Downtown
Replies: 48
Views: 16678

Heck, that doesn't even scratch the surface of how many places play live music here.

Which is what I meant by oversaturation.  Though, once you get west of 72nd street you tend to see fewer "shows" and more "bands serving as background music for pool and darts".
by Fnord Explorer
Sun Oct 14, 2007 3:42 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: The Rozbeck: 2,000 seat concert/studio venue Downtown
Replies: 48
Views: 16678

StreetsOfOmaha wrote:
Fnord Explorer wrote:The problem is that people in this city just don't go to shows.
You're joking, right?
I'm completely serious.  Unless you are talking about big acts that sellout even if they play in some village in Nigeria, show attendance overall is fairly lackluster.
by Fnord Explorer
Sun Oct 14, 2007 1:57 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Jack in the Box
Replies: 31
Views: 6970

I'm not much into fast food but I AM glad to hear a Quaker Steak and Lube moved into the area.  Being a native Pittsburgher it's kind of like a piece of home.

Now they just need to move a Primanti Bros. and a few mountains here.   :yes:
by Fnord Explorer
Sun Oct 14, 2007 11:08 am
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: The Rozbeck: 2,000 seat concert/studio venue Downtown
Replies: 48
Views: 16678

Having rehearsal spaces in the place will certainly offer something this city has been lacking, but a 2,000-seat venue is going to have a rough time making a profit in this town.  There are dozens of music venues in this city and very few local acts can fill those, and most of them are 200-and-und...
by Fnord Explorer
Sun Oct 14, 2007 8:20 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mary Magdalene's new steeple
Replies: 14
Views: 2531

While I'm not a fan of what goes on in those buildings, I think that looks really cool.  A nice modern touch.   :)
by Fnord Explorer
Sun Oct 14, 2007 8:12 am
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: The Rozbeck: 2,000 seat concert/studio venue Downtown
Replies: 48
Views: 16678

So would this give omaha a "music scene"?  Finally?.... What is the definition of a "music scene" and what does that have to do with a venue? As a musician I'm always certainly happy to see more options but I have to wonder how successful of a venture it could be.  Having rehe...
by Fnord Explorer
Tue Oct 09, 2007 6:55 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Beer and Loathing in Dundee
Replies: 75
Views: 11375

Brad wrote:
Fnord Explorer wrote:Ugh, a sports bar.  What an eyesore for the area.
I don't think the building looks bad?  
I meant the clientele!
by Fnord Explorer
Tue Oct 09, 2007 6:52 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Sinbad's World Cuisine (Moving Downtown)
Replies: 14
Views: 2118

Brad wrote:
omaproud wrote:I would hardly call 86th and Maple the middle of nowhere.
I think he is trying to say its in the middle of a some what industrial area.
Pretty much.
by Fnord Explorer
Mon Oct 08, 2007 7:14 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Beer and Loathing in Dundee
Replies: 75
Views: 11375

Ugh, a sports bar.  What an eyesore for the area.
by Fnord Explorer
Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:39 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Sinbad's World Cuisine (Moving Downtown)
Replies: 14
Views: 2118

Sinbad's has great food.  I always thought it sat in a rather unassuming (and unwelcoming) building where it is now, in the heart of nowhere.  Their weekend lunch buffets always have a lot of great dishes and they constantly change what is offered so it's a new experience every time. It's too bad ...
by Fnord Explorer
Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:36 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Leytham, A New Traditional Neighborhood
Replies: 369
Views: 85953

There's something about just "building a town from scratch" that makes me a little queasy.  Part of the culture of a town is the way it grew and where it headed from there.  This seems like just another form of cookie-cutter suburbanism.  Personally, I think if you're looking for a qua...
by Fnord Explorer
Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:28 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Leytham, A New Traditional Neighborhood
Replies: 369
Views: 85953

There's something about just "building a town from scratch" that makes me a little queasy.  Part of the culture of a town is the way it grew and where it headed from there.  This seems like just another form of cookie-cutter suburbanism.  Personally, I think if you're looking for a quai...

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