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by SabrinaFaire
Tue Apr 18, 2023 5:21 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: I-680 Invington area, NW Omaha - new neighborhoods, etc.
Replies: 13
Views: 1523

Re: I-680 Invington area, NW Omaha - new neighborhoods, etc.

I live in Deerwood. It's not hard to get around town. The exit off Potter can be tricky during rush hour, I would suggest taking State Street where there's a light instead. I don't mind living here now, I'm wondering if the new Celebrity subdivision will bring more retail or just congestion. There's...
by SabrinaFaire
Sat Jun 25, 2022 12:45 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Cherry Hills Village (I-680 and Blair High Rd)
Replies: 26
Views: 3585

Re: Cherry Hills Village (I-680 and Blair High Rd)

This Starbucks will cause a traffic problem there. Especially when the Celebrity development starts filling in and exits off Potter or that light. There is currently no plan for a light on Potter and Hwy 133. Phase 1 is over 300 homes. They have been doing traffic studies but... Might be time to mo...
by SabrinaFaire
Sat May 28, 2022 8:04 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Cherry Hills Village (I-680 and Blair High Rd)
Replies: 26
Views: 3585

Re: Cherry Hills Village (I-680 and Blair High Rd)

Greg S wrote: Thu May 19, 2022 1:03 pm Did the coffee house that was in one building closest to that close?
There's a place there called WD Cravings. They don't open until 7 so I don't think it's really a coffee place, but they do have coffee. It was previously Cherry Hills Coffee I think.
by SabrinaFaire
Wed May 18, 2022 2:15 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Cherry Hills Village (I-680 and Blair High Rd)
Replies: 26
Views: 3585

Re: Official: Cherry Hills Village (I-680 and Blair High Rd)

It looks like there's some more dirt moving around again closer to Blair High, anyone know what might be being built?
by SabrinaFaire
Fri Aug 16, 2019 7:25 am
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: Not so Official: Giordano's coming to Omaha!
Replies: 321
Views: 76412

Re: Not so Official: Giordano's coming to Omaha!

nativeomahan wrote: Fri Jul 26, 2019 10:17 pm Who travels to Chicago to eat thin crust pizza? I always make a stop at Gino’s or Uno or Due when I am in town.
(Apropos of nothing, but I don’t eat more than one burger a month, as I am trying to eliminate red meat from my diet.)
Native Chicagoans
by SabrinaFaire
Thu Dec 06, 2018 10:45 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Rosati's Pizza - West Maple
Replies: 13
Views: 3734

Re: Rosati's Pizza - West Maple

In perusing their web site, it says Rosati’s is actually known for “Chicago’s greatest thin crust pizza”.. Although they do a deep dish, it looks like the priority pizza on their menu is thin crust.. Interesting twist from what most would think is a Giordano’s type deep dish pizza place.. Perhaps t...
by SabrinaFaire
Mon Jun 12, 2017 2:24 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Gordman's Business News
Replies: 73
Views: 11534

Re: Gordman's Business News

NovakOmaha wrote:
debradomayer wrote:Omaha metro is losing all of the Gordman's. Guess that makes sense to someone
If it were me I'd can the stores that don't make money. I assume these don't. Simple as that.
Stage wanted the landlords to lower the rent and the landlords didn't want to.
by SabrinaFaire
Tue Jan 13, 2015 2:25 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Cherry Hills Village (I-680 and Blair High Rd)
Replies: 26
Views: 3585

Re: Official: Cherry Hills Village (I-680 and Blair High Rd)

Uffda wrote:
SabrinaFaire wrote:Anyone know what's being built on the outer drive here? We just moved nearby and in the last month some dirt moving has been happening and now some steel beams are up. Didn't see a coming soon sign.

Hotel
Hmm. Well that will be a tiny hotel.
by SabrinaFaire
Mon Jan 12, 2015 12:01 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Cherry Hills Village (I-680 and Blair High Rd)
Replies: 26
Views: 3585

Re: Official: Cherry Hills Village (I-680 and Blair High Rd)

Anyone know what's being built on the outer drive here? We just moved nearby and in the last month some dirt moving has been happening and now some steel beams are up. Didn't see a coming soon sign.
by SabrinaFaire
Sun Aug 03, 2014 3:02 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: New Fast Food 135th & Q in Millard?
Replies: 1
Views: 679

New Fast Food 135th & Q in Millard?

Anyone know what's going in. I didn't see a "coming soon" sign but something is under construction. Almost every fast food is represented along Q so the hubs and I were stumped as to what it could be. We're thinking Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts.
by SabrinaFaire
Thu Sep 05, 2013 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: android phones on Verizon
Replies: 7
Views: 881

I just bought a Galaxy S4 from Amazon, love it!
by SabrinaFaire
Sat Dec 29, 2012 1:04 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Steak&Shake To Enter Nebraska
Replies: 61
Views: 14670

Yep, love me some Steak n Shake. Tried to go to the Coralville, IA location when we stopped for lunch on the drive to Chicago last weekend, but it was PACKED. I wasnt aware of that location.  Ill have to start stopping there on my way to Chicago for a big snack. It's very easy to miss. It's the ver...
by SabrinaFaire
Fri Dec 28, 2012 1:31 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Steak&Shake To Enter Nebraska
Replies: 61
Views: 14670

Yep, love me some Steak n Shake. Tried to go to the Coralville, IA location when we stopped for lunch on the drive to Chicago last weekend, but it was PACKED.
by SabrinaFaire
Fri Dec 28, 2012 1:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Windshield Replacement
Replies: 3
Views: 740

Windshield Replacement

What's a good place for this? We had this done on my husband's car right after we moved here and were not impressed with the job that was done. He now needs a new one. New or used, replace on site or have to take it in, either's fine. We're willing to drive for a good price and quality work. Not sur...
by SabrinaFaire
Fri Dec 28, 2012 1:19 pm
Forum: Welcome to Omaha
Topic: Reputable site of rentals of houses, and jobs in Omaha
Replies: 5
Views: 2663

Re: Reputable site of rentals of houses, and jobs in Omaha

Hello, 1. I know about Craig's List (and that it has many scams), are the other sites that are reputable for rentals (NOT apartments but private homes), 2. and for jobs in Omaha? 3. Also, can anyone recommend good Temp Agencies for Administrative jobs , 4. and another temp agency for General Labor ...
by SabrinaFaire
Fri Dec 28, 2012 1:13 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Iowa Passanger Rail
Replies: 130
Views: 25671

We drive back to Chicago 1-2+ times a year. We've flown, but it can get pricey. I'd be all for a high speed rail, or heck a regular speed rail that was cheaper. Even if I had to go to Council Bluffs. I saw quite a few college students driving back for Christmas this past weekend too, I'm sure their ...
by SabrinaFaire
Fri Dec 28, 2012 1:10 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Amtrak Privitization
Replies: 2
Views: 1222

TL, DR But I was just talking to a friend of mine last weekend (after an 8 hour drive to Chicago after last week's storm) and said that I would LOVE if there was a better train option between Omaha and Chicago. Right now there is one train per day in each direction, both at not the best times. They ...
by SabrinaFaire
Fri Nov 23, 2012 1:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chicago
Replies: 16
Views: 1850

I'm from the Chicago area. Born there, lived 30 years in the suburbs, not in the city proper though. Hoping to move back soon. In addition to population another HUGE difference is that 60 miles outside of the city, you're still in well populated areas. 60 miles outside of Omaha, you might as well be...
by SabrinaFaire
Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:22 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Douglas County Fair
Replies: 71
Views: 9624

There's a Douglas County fair?

I say this in part to point out that people don't even know that there is one. I've heard of the River City Round-up but because I don't like rodeos, I don't pay much attention to it, and had no idea that it was combined with the County Fair.
by SabrinaFaire
Thu Aug 18, 2011 7:57 pm
Forum: Welcome to Omaha
Topic: Chicagoans - Buying Vienna Hot Dogs
Replies: 11
Views: 6100

RE: Aldi... yeah no go there. We couldn't find them and I ended up contacting them, they confirmed that they do not carry the Vienna-Parkview dogs in the Omaha area. However, the hubby spotted actual Vienna Beef Hot Dogs at the Stony Brook Hy-Vee this weekend. I would assume that others have them as...
by SabrinaFaire
Tue Aug 09, 2011 8:19 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Dunkin' Doughnuts Nebraska
Replies: 122
Views: 22318

Plus their donuts are better than Haven or Professor. And they're open past noon.  :roll:  I do like Winchell's. Haven't tried Lamar's or Pettit's. I will confirm that in Boston you could throw a rock and hit a DD. Salem alone has 3 and it's not that big of a town. I want Munchkins!!! Lamar's and D...
by SabrinaFaire
Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:08 pm
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: Boulevard Brewery Tours???
Replies: 4
Views: 1534

We were down in KC a couple of weeks ago when the Cubs were in town. The hubs made reservations for the Boulevard tour months ago. While he was there several people walked in and were able to go on the tour. I don't know if it's normal but if you want to go and didn't plan ahead, might be worth a sh...
by SabrinaFaire
Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best of Omaha 2012
Replies: 3
Views: 954

With maybe one or two exceptions I've taken the "Best of Omaha" logo to be a big fat "stay away" warning.
by SabrinaFaire
Thu Jun 16, 2011 3:21 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Longhorn Steakhouse (Oak View Mall)
Replies: 26
Views: 6145

I actually do prefer local restaurants. I just haven't found a whole lot that I actually really like. And while I like a really good steak, I can't afford to eat at a local expensive steak house all the time. Thus, in comes places like Outback. Who's bread is awesome anyway. I love it. And I love Ch...
by SabrinaFaire
Wed Jun 15, 2011 1:42 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Longhorn Steakhouse (Oak View Mall)
Replies: 26
Views: 6145

Omababe wrote:
SabrinaFaire wrote:I'm from Chicago
Ever do Chicago Chop House? On Ontario, west of Clark, IIRC. One of my faves!
Not yet! There's so many options, it's hard to get through them all! :) Plus when we get home it's usually a pizza tour since that's what we miss the most.
by SabrinaFaire
Wed Jun 15, 2011 10:24 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Longhorn Steakhouse (Oak View Mall)
Replies: 26
Views: 6145

Huh. OK I can live with that. I like Longhorn better than Lone Star. :) Try Pink Poodle or Farmer Brown's and you'll never go back to the chain places! Or Gorats, Piccolos, Venice Inn, the Drover, Jericos, Brother Sebastians.... Chains suck.   In Omaha, the town with the most restaurants per capita...
by SabrinaFaire
Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:20 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Longhorn Steakhouse (Oak View Mall)
Replies: 26
Views: 6145

Huh. OK I can live with that. I like Longhorn better than Lone Star. :)
by SabrinaFaire
Tue Jun 14, 2011 2:48 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Longhorn Steakhouse (Oak View Mall)
Replies: 26
Views: 6145

Longhorn Steakhouse (Oak View Mall)

About a month or so ago I saw that the building north of Chili's and just south of that medical building had been torn down. I don't know what was there previously, it was closed before we moved to town. Today I saw some heavy machinery moving dirt around, I assume leveling the lot. However I didn't...
by SabrinaFaire
Sat May 21, 2011 1:53 pm
Forum: Welcome to Omaha
Topic: Need Help! (Downtown Apartment Suggestions)
Replies: 60
Views: 11705

Hello! I'm from the northern suburbs of Chicago. I don't live downtown but you could definitely live pretty comfortably paying what you pay now in the NW burbs. As for driving/commuting, it's nothing like it is in Chicago. You can get anywhere reasonably fast even during rush hour. I live SW wouldn...
by SabrinaFaire
Fri May 20, 2011 11:59 am
Forum: Welcome to Omaha
Topic: Need Help! (Downtown Apartment Suggestions)
Replies: 60
Views: 11705

Hello! I'm from the northern suburbs of Chicago. I don't live downtown but you could definitely live pretty comfortably paying what you pay now in the NW burbs. As for driving/commuting, it's nothing like it is in Chicago. You can get anywhere reasonably fast even during rush hour. I live SW wouldn'...
by SabrinaFaire
Wed May 18, 2011 6:43 pm
Forum: Welcome to Omaha
Topic: Chicagoans - Buying Vienna Hot Dogs
Replies: 11
Views: 6100

Vienna Beef dogs are sold at Aldi under the name Parkview, nationwide, May through September. It's in the Aldi sale flyer and I asked on VB's Facebook and they confirmed. Yay!
by SabrinaFaire
Fri May 13, 2011 1:27 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Visiting Omaha and I need the best
Replies: 11
Views: 1904

The best steak I've had since we moved here was at Omaha Prime in the Old Market. It's deeeelllllisssssshhhhhous. Melt in your mouth and oh-so-tender. However, it's pricey. The sides are all ala carte, and family style so if you're with someone that doesn't want the side you want, you spend a ton on...
by SabrinaFaire
Thu May 05, 2011 5:12 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Dunkin' Doughnuts Nebraska
Replies: 122
Views: 22318

I'm not sure if the local Omaha/Lincoln areas have room for more donut stores, but can say that in the New England States, there are Dunkin' Donut stores all over the place and they all always seem to be packed.    We have Winchell's on 120th as well as several Krispy Kreme locations, a few Donut P...
by SabrinaFaire
Tue Apr 26, 2011 5:11 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Dunkin' Doughnuts Nebraska
Replies: 122
Views: 22318

Don't even get my hopes up about this. I soooo miss munchkins.
by SabrinaFaire
Tue Apr 26, 2011 5:10 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: MLB Series in Omaha
Replies: 28
Views: 5380

Re: MLB Series in Omaha

I had heard some chatter that teams like the Brewers were looking into hosting a series or two in Omaha against their weaker, less attended opponents. Since Omaha is now home to our fancy TD Ameritrade Park, it seems like a win for any club that would bring a couple of games down. Funny, until I ju...
by SabrinaFaire
Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:40 am
Forum: Rumors
Topic: MLB Series in Omaha
Replies: 28
Views: 5380

Re: MLB Series in Omaha

I had heard some chatter that teams like the Brewers were looking into hosting a series or two in Omaha against their weaker, less attended opponents. Since Omaha is now home to our fancy TD Ameritrade Park, it seems like a win for any club that would bring a couple of games down. Funny, until I ju...
by SabrinaFaire
Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:35 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Re: Tanners 173 & Center (former Twin Peaks & Famous Dave's)
Replies: 70
Views: 14299

My husband went and said the food was good. He also said they had huge mozzarella sticks, which we call cheese twinkies (b/c they are the size of twinkies) so I'm all for going to check that out.
by SabrinaFaire
Sat Apr 16, 2011 8:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OmahaHelpWanted.com radio ad...possibly the most annoying?
Replies: 1
Views: 1162

Not to mention that the site doesn't really have any quality listings. It's the same ad in several cities they just change the name for the location. Always annoying and on several radio stations.
by SabrinaFaire
Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:56 am
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Einstein Bros Bagels coming to Omaha
Replies: 4
Views: 2529

bbinks wrote:Bruegger's needs some competition.
I agree. I think Einstein is a little too cakey though. I like Bruegger's but the last two times I was there they messed up my order. Panera has good bagels too. And yes, I've been to Bagel Bin, nothing to write home about in my opinion.
by SabrinaFaire
Wed Mar 09, 2011 11:00 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Publicly traded companies based in Omaha.
Replies: 14
Views: 5240

S33 wrote:Pamida Holdings Corporation. (SPSG)
Pamida is owned by Sun Capital Partners