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RockHarbor

Busguy2010: I can always count on you "getting it" and myself "getting you." I think we are alike -- when it comes to weather. NativeOmaha: That's UNBELIEVABLE, the whole ordeal. What a "wacky day" that seems something out of "The Twilight Zone." The canceling...

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That's healthy. I, by no means, would ever want a tornado to lay ANY town in shambles. I was in Joplin, MO a year after their big tornado hit. Believe me, Ive seen what a bad tornado can do. It's terrible. The power of nature can be shocking. The Greensburg, KS event makes me almost shudder. If I li...

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I am almost surprised they would ever be willing to do that w/ that kind of structure. (The surpising Dallas photos really made it hit home for me, that this is actually a possible reality.) What about condo windows in those silos? What kind of people are attracted to live there? I cant imagine very...

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The latest. The severe storm chances look diminished, which is a good thing- https://youtu.be/0XnUXl9Tl90 Ciao..LiO...Peace Sure. It's a good thing. But, deep inside you're disappointed, because there's that side of you that still wanted to see some action, right? I get it. I feel the same thing ev...

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I think Oakview should follow suit to what Gateway mall in Lincoln has which is called round 1 family entertainment center. The Sears maybe would be a good place/entrance for a food hall for Oakview. Maybe the lower level could be the entertainment center. Gateway Mall did that? Gosh, back in 2013-...

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I'm sure the Rain Forest Cafe has been talked about before for Oak View Mall. I dont think its a "far stretch" myself. I think a special, unique attraction like that is perfect to remake Oak View as a prime Omaha destination. A "pipe dream" is more... I would say... Wishing for t...

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I think Oakview should follow suit to what Gateway mall in Lincoln has which is called round 1 family entertainment center. The Sears maybe would be a good place/entrance for a food hall for Oakview. Maybe the lower level could be the entertainment center. Gateway Mall did that? Gosh, back in 2013-...

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It wouldnt surprise me. I almost think they would convert the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Power Plant or the Chalco grain elevator or an old, unused Eppley terminal to condos if you let them.

Lol. Kidding (kinda).

They actually do a lot of great things in Omaha...

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No problem. It’s great news for sure. Like I said now if Oakview can revamp the food court and fill the Sears with a family entertainment place then it would be a big drive to bring in even more traffic. Thoughts? I pretty much agree with you. The gloom and doom crowd won’t agree, but I think Rush ...

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I'm so glad something is going into that Younkers. That's exciting. I looked up that "Rush Market" and I notice they have a location in Lakeside Plaza. It looks pretty cool... I was recently at a store that was huge, and it was full of many, many individual, personalized booths, and set up...

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I was at the Fort Worth Stockyards recently when a storm hit and there was a torrential downpour, lightning/thunder, and a big rush of wind. Lights flickered on & off at the western show I was at. Telephone poles were down in the area. So, I got my "Storm fix!" I still feel thunderstor...

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Im so glad something finally was decided.

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I love that. Simple & sharp & sleek.

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Here, I posted this exciting news over a year ago, and since then, I've wondered: "Is this Phase II really going to happen?" I havent seen any pics, or heard anything, since then. Well, lo & behold, IT IS getting built! Look how much of it is already done! https://i.postimg.cc/gXSYz7f4...

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Order in the court! (Lol. I'm the last person that is justified saying that here...lol) Believe me, any great public or private art Omaha can get, or great architecture, Omaha can take. Nebraska's largest shouldnt be shy about jazzing itself up, imo. You dont want to overdo it on the public art eith...

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Ive never had a problem w/ Wendy's. Course, I only mainly went to the one at 127th-ish & L, and the one on about 42nd & Dodge -- not the ones mentioned. Maybe you should only try the new & remodeled stores? The one I go to here is new or remodeled. Their app has great deals & coupons.

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Gosh, the Wendy's I go to here is super nice & clean. Great burgers and sea salt fries... Chile, hot baked potatoes, shakes... Good stuff. The manager makes a difference -- for sure. They are the ones who "crack the whip" or who don't "crack the whip." If I were a manager, th...

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With all the "Greek Food" talk here, I just HAD to go out and get a Greek/Mediterranean dinner. So, I went to a restaurant I had never been to, branching out, trying new things. And, it was one of the BEST, most delicious Greek/Med dinners I have ever had. I had a steak kabob. I had this f...

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If there's ANY architectural mistake in Chicago, in my view, it is the city's decision to allow a building in Miami-style "Aquatecture": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_Chicago#/media/File:Aqua_Tower_Chicago.jpg I just hate that building in Chicago. I am somewha...

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If there's ANY architectural mistake in Chicago, in my view, it is the city's decision to allow a building in Miami-style "Aquatecture": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_Chicago#/media/File:Aqua_Tower_Chicago.jpg I just hate that building in Chicago. I am somewha...

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I didnt know that Principal Insurance in Des Moines used to be "Banker's Life." I almost think that name is more famous than "Principal Insurance", but I like the name "Principal Insurance" a lot better. Actually, it is Principal Financial Group. Their commercials play...

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I've never been to Feta's. Sounds really good. (I dont really know that many restaurants. For example, I'm more simply mentioning ones I've eaten at. I probably would like any Omaha restaurant I go to... ) CHINESE: I forgot about Hunan Garden. There's something about their particular Chinese food th...

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GREEK: Jim & Jennies Greek Village (near 90th & Maple) Greek Islands (near 30th & Center, great mural in there) Both are YUM. ***Kansas City has a wonderful mediterranean restaurant called "Jerusalem Cafe." It's a lot like Greek food. I wonder what restaurant Omaha has that is ...

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As far as more fast food, I thought Don & Millie's "Double Don" burger was always tasty. It's almost like I wonder if they have a slight dash of hot spice or pepper on it, or something... There was a slight zing with it, I thought. When you come back to visit Omaha, you should try Vic...

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I didnt know that Principal Insurance in Des Moines used to be "Banker's Life." I almost think that name is more famous than "Principal Insurance", but I like the name "Principal Insurance" a lot better. I like "Woodmen Life Insurance", too -- just like I like...

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Funny, I also thought of the PAN AM building in NYC, when I pointed out how unusually long Woodmen's logo has not changed -- and how that is not typical for any company at all. That's the only example that came to mind. However, your other two examples I didnt think of. That "Pan Am" logo/...

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As far as more fast food, I thought Don & Millie's "Double Don" burger was always tasty. It's almost like I wonder if they have a slight dash of hot spice or pepper on it, or something... There was a slight zing with it, I thought. Im completely with you on Don & Millie’s Double D...

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Great thread. This will help "lasso" together all the great places in Omaha to try out... Ok, I cant say "favorite", but these are my favorites so far: CHINESE: Hong Hing (great smaller/medium buffet, near 90th & Fort) Jade Garden (love the serene name, great place for a quic...

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I love German food. I wish I would have tried it. I guess the only German restaurant I knew about in Omaha was The Bohemian Cafe. I never knew about these three recent restaurants that closed. Yet, Im not one to ask what restaurants are great in town, as I tend to keep to a limited circle of ones I...

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Perfectly said. I agree. I dont want to go there either. I dont care if a man, a woman, or even a space alien, designed a building. I like it if I like it. I dont of I dont. Thats what this discussion should be about here. I like Gehry's skyscraper, too. Its fascinating. I like Gang's proposed Wanda...

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I absolutely love Aqua. It is one of the most beautiful and harmonious skyscrapers I have ever seen. And it was designed by a woman, which might explain it. Well, I'm certainly NOT against a woman architect. That has nothing to do with this. Whether a man designed it, or a woman, doesn't constitute...

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Ive never been to that Stella's or Dinkers. And, Im an Omaha native. And, I love burgers & fries. And, Im concluding Ive missed out. As far as more fast food, I thought Don & Millie's "Double Don" burger was always tasty. It's almost like I wonder if they have a slight dash of hot ...

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Thanks for the clarity. Now I get it... You know what I mean. :) Yes, I realize Bohemia (Poland, Czechia, Hungary) is not officially Germany, yet it is in the same general area of the world, and the food is basically the same. German & Polish food seems about the same to the average person. Alth...

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Lol. I like little corner diners... Simple folk, simple food, good times...

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A lot of us just don’t like chains. The little places are fun as they are unique. The two new Burmese places in town are good examples. Both offer their own takes on the food from Burma. Like one or both, it’s up to you. Chains just mix bag A with sauce B and call it Pad Thai. I like both chains an...

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Mr.Nuke wrote: ↑Tue Jun 11, 2019 11:11 am
RockHarbor wrote: ↑Mon Jun 10, 2019 9:19 pm I guess the only German restaurant I knew about in Omaha was The Bohemian Cafe.

Well, Im sorry.... Im just being honest. Im defintely not one to ask about restaurants in town.

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That's so weird to see palm trees with a Chicago backdrop. I don't know if I like that or not.. I agree with you that most of Chicago would definitely disagree with me. After reading your remark, I set out to find any criticism of Chicago's AQUA skyscraper, and I can find almost NOTHING but constant...

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If there's ANY architectural mistake in Chicago, in my view, it is the city's decision to allow a building in Miami-style "Aquatecture": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_Chicago#/media/File:Aqua_Tower_Chicago.jpg I just hate that building in Chicago. If it had br...

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nativeomahan wrote: ↑Mon Jun 10, 2019 5:15 pm
RockHarbor wrote: ↑Mon Jun 10, 2019 1:21 pm I've never eaten at any of these three traditional Omaha restaurants that are closing nowadays -- including this one. I feel like I missed out.
Not really.

Lol. Such a simple response.

This place looks like a great Sat morn breakfast...

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I love German food. I wish I would have tried it. I guess the only German restaurant I knew about in Omaha was The Bohemian Cafe. I never knew about these three recent restaurants that closed. Yet, Im not one to ask what restaurants are great in town, as I tend to keep to a limited circle of ones I ...

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