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by nativeomahan
Thu Feb 22, 2024 11:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Homeless at Dale Clark
Replies: 33
Views: 2605

Re: Homeless at Dale Clark

For some, being homeless is a temporary problem caused by sudden unemployment or a lack of funds. Shelters can and do provide a transitional place for these (often families with children) to live while they get back on their feet. Sadly for I think most homeless the cause is rooted in alcoholism, dr...
by nativeomahan
Thu Feb 22, 2024 11:27 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Elie’s Chinchorro (906 N 16th Street)
Replies: 4
Views: 137

Re: Elie’s Chinchorro (906 N 16th Street)

This was very sad news.
by nativeomahan
Thu Feb 22, 2024 11:26 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Aviles Latin Market (108th & Q)
Replies: 4
Views: 448

Re: Aviles Latin Market (108th & Q)

I went to this mercado once. I left completely unimpressed. Frankly there is as good of or better Latin American selection at the Asian market. Nevertheless Omaha needs more and better niche food markets. The one off 76th and Cass is wildly popular. Jacobo’s on S. 24th is decent. Even the 3 Nuestra ...
by nativeomahan
Thu Feb 22, 2024 11:02 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: NC3 Project - Bellevue (Highway 34 and 75)
Replies: 53
Views: 9430

Re: NC3 Project - Bellevue (Highway 34 and 75)

Louie wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:52 am That image portrays trees in the 30-40 year old range if not older. Quite unlikely lol.
I would say that the entire image looks quite unlikely in our lifetimes.
by nativeomahan
Mon Feb 19, 2024 12:44 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Crossing Village District
Replies: 338
Views: 51880

Re: Nebraska Crossing Village District

I’m not a hockey fan. I think I attended an Omaha Knights game once as a child. The spark of interest never caught fire with me. Nevertheless I recognize that there is a strong hockey following here. So, for the sake of argument, let’s all imagine that the NHL would decide to (1) expand, and (2) cho...
by nativeomahan
Mon Feb 19, 2024 12:03 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2024 Weather Thread
Replies: 391
Views: 18451

Re: 2024 Weather Thread

Is our “traditional winter weather” over and done with for the season, 1 month early? Actually almost 2 months early as practically every day since the last week of January has been much warmer than historical averages.
by nativeomahan
Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:14 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Jim's Rib Haven (38th & Ames)
Replies: 17
Views: 1777

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

I believe it was Channel 6 that recently did a story about Vincenzo’s transferring ownership. They referenced a “popular Northwest Omaha restaurant.” Vincenzo’s is located south of Pacific Street. Maybe they should send all these TV “journalists”, and their copy editors, to take a course in geography.
by nativeomahan
Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:05 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: 30hop restaurant group expanding to Omaha
Replies: 4
Views: 586

Re: 30hop restaurant group expanding to Omaha

The menu looks like there is a little something for everyone. It’s nice to see another small Midwest chain choosing to open up in Omaha.
by nativeomahan
Thu Feb 15, 2024 11:04 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: MAHA 2024 - Cancelled
Replies: 5
Views: 482

Re: MAHA 2024 - Cancelled

I just read that there will be no MAHA festival in 2024.
by nativeomahan
Wed Feb 14, 2024 5:36 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Regency Landing (NEC 680 and Pacific)
Replies: 140
Views: 22401

Re: Regency Landing (NEC 680 and Pacific)

NEDodger wrote: Sun Feb 11, 2024 11:23 am This was probably before 2000, but I remember Gallagher's in there.
That was such a wonderful, gorgeous place.
by nativeomahan
Wed Feb 14, 2024 4:46 pm
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: New White Sox Stadium in The 78 - Chicago
Replies: 7
Views: 653

Re: New White Sox Stadium in The 78 - Chicago

This proposal obviously looks awesome. It’s possible that both the White Sox and the Royals will be in new stadiums by the end of the decade. As an aside, my first and only visit to the “old” Comiskey Park was to watch The Police in concert in I think 1983. The trip helped solidify my view that Chic...
by nativeomahan
Wed Feb 14, 2024 4:24 pm
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: KC Downtown Baseball
Replies: 112
Views: 15099

Re: KC Downtown Baseball

This seems like a Grand Slam Home Run for downtown KC as well as the Power and Light and Crossroads entertainment districts. And I like the idea that absolutely no public parking will be included as part of this $2 billion development. The city and Royals are counting on a combination of existing pa...
by nativeomahan
Wed Feb 14, 2024 3:36 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2024 Weather Thread
Replies: 391
Views: 18451

Re: 2024 Weather Thread

It topped 60 degrees in much of Eastern Nebraska on Valentines Day. Such a sweet gift, and fewer calories than a box of chocolates.
by nativeomahan
Fri Feb 09, 2024 11:06 am
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 959
Views: 526361

Re: Fast Food Talk Thread

Sonic typically is our only dining option when we fly into Omaha after 11 pm. Actually their cheeseburgers taste pretty good when you are starving. The tater tots are decent.
by nativeomahan
Fri Feb 09, 2024 10:56 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: bb.q Chicken (2521 South 132nd)
Replies: 2
Views: 553

Re: bb.q Chicken (2521 South 132nd)

I saw the signage the other day and wondered about the place. Sounds like it could expand the food options in Omaha, which is always a plus.
by nativeomahan
Fri Feb 09, 2024 10:48 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3520
Views: 1566355

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

I vaguely recall the old terminal of the 1960s, with the long south concourse housing about 10 gates. About 1970 the north terminal opened, which eventually allowed for replacement of the south concourse with the present south terminal.
by nativeomahan
Fri Feb 09, 2024 10:17 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh (111th & Blondo Street)
Replies: 7
Views: 658

Re: Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh (111th & Blondo Street)

I think that is a smart move for them.
by nativeomahan
Fri Feb 09, 2024 10:13 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Bellevue Waterpark (Highway 34 and 75)
Replies: 90
Views: 3617

Re: Bellevue Waterpark (Highway 34 and 75)

From my recollection the Fremont water park is basically only open about 2 months each summer. We’ve driven by it in mid August and it was already closed. And while $7 seems like a bargain, does anyone think that the Bellevue place will offer prices anywhere close to that price? My guess is it will ...
by nativeomahan
Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:52 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Heartwood Preserve (144th Dodge/Pacific)
Replies: 884
Views: 313646

Re: Heartwood Preserve (144th Dodge/Pacific)

So, can you get a drink at Charleston’s or not?
by nativeomahan
Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:40 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Bellevue Waterpark (Highway 34 and 75)
Replies: 90
Views: 3617

Re: Bellevue Waterpark (Highway 34 and 75)

1. This is a very ambitious project for a small city such as Bellevue to propose. 2. I find the location very curious. It’s tucked basically into an invisible spot that not even neighboring subdivisions can see, much less traffic on highways 75 or 34. That intersection can be scary to use right now,...
by nativeomahan
Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:14 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Crossing Village District
Replies: 338
Views: 51880

Re: Nebraska Crossing Village District

The owner of Nebraska Crossing is currently in lawsuits with 2 area restaurants and Lanoha for non payment of invoices greater than 500k Safe to assume it’s likely the last two restaurants have closed at his properties? We were at NEX yesterday and the only restaurant that appeared closed was the B...
by nativeomahan
Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:02 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Sand Point (655 N. 114 St)
Replies: 24
Views: 2897

Re: Sand Point (655 N. 114 St)

No idea. Did anyone on the forum ever eat at the Julio’s that was there for a hot minute?
by nativeomahan
Sat Feb 03, 2024 11:09 am
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: OKC 2nd Tallest Skyscraper in the USA
Replies: 62
Views: 4931

Re: OKC 2nd Tallest Skyscraper in the USA

I read the story as to how this project has evolved to be now 1907 feet tall. And here I thought Nebraska had a lock with our state capitol building being the “peenis of the plains”. I can just see the OKC Chamber of Commerce’s new ad campaign: “OKC, Like Dubai, but with less sand and more tornados!”
by nativeomahan
Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:58 am
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 959
Views: 526361

Re: Fast Food Talk Thread

Regular inflation, post pandemic inflation, supply chain issues, starting fast food wages at $15/hr. Take your pick. I also feel some companies have used this period of high inflation as an excuse to jack prices. They were going to raise prices anyway as a result of inflation, but some evil genius ...
by nativeomahan
Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Internet choices for the greater Omaha area
Replies: 27
Views: 2093

Re: Internet choices for the greater Omaha area

I’ve been a Cox customer since they introduced service to our neighborhood in 1981. Yes you read that right. Way back then cable TV was about $40 a month for about as many channels, including HBO or any other premium add on. Of course back then no one had computers or cell phones and WiFi was an unh...
by nativeomahan
Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:28 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Jim's Rib Haven (38th & Ames)
Replies: 17
Views: 1777

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

Par for the course. Omaha’s TV “journalists” seem to be sleepwalking through their time here. On Channel 6 last night they reported on flood warnings “for western Nebraska”. Three times the story referenced “western Nebraska”, while interviewing a lady from the Douglas County NRD speaking about floo...
by nativeomahan
Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:19 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Sand Point (655 N. 114 St)
Replies: 24
Views: 2897

Re: Sand Point (655 N. 114 St)

Got a problem dining in the same building as Millennials? That's pretty weird... I have a problem dining in restaurants that cater to people who like to eat in noisy restaurants with lots of visual stimulation (a/k/a Televisions). I prefer to have a conversation with my table mates without having t...
by nativeomahan
Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:03 am
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Journal Star Printing Facility Sale
Replies: 11
Views: 3465

Re: Journal Star Printing Facility Sale

These new hotel projects are a big shot in the arm for downtown Lincoln, and the city in general. No doubt they will help boost restaurants and other businesses in the Haymarket district.
by nativeomahan
Sat Feb 03, 2024 9:54 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 1402 Howard
Replies: 44
Views: 9709

Re: 1402 Howard

It was a horrible fit for the Old Market area. Let’s hope someone with more sense purchases the property, as it looks like it would have good potential as a rooftop restaurant.
by nativeomahan
Sat Feb 03, 2024 9:48 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2024 Weather Thread
Replies: 391
Views: 18451

Re: 2024 Weather Thread

NWS in Valley reported no frost in the ground as of the last day of January. My yard is mushy. The last little pile of snow disappeared on Groundhog Day. How appropriate. The month of January ended up being considerably colder than average in Omaha (and probably everywhere in the U.S. east of the Ro...
by nativeomahan
Fri Feb 02, 2024 12:56 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Sand Point (655 N. 114 St)
Replies: 24
Views: 2897

Re: Sand Point (655 N. 114 St)

We dined there last weekend. The place was packed and we fortunately had reservations. Our general impressions were positive. The staff was friendly. The owner stopped by to chat a bit. The clam chowder was absolutely delicious. I don’t want to think about the nutrition profile. 😂 My salmon and riso...
by nativeomahan
Fri Feb 02, 2024 12:42 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: 2024 Ground Hogs Day!!!
Replies: 30
Views: 1445

Re: 2024 Ground Hogs Day!!!

The announcement from Pennsylvania has been made. No shadow seen, so an early spring is foreseen.
If the past week is any indication it is almost spring now.
by nativeomahan
Fri Feb 02, 2024 11:49 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Jim's Rib Haven (38th & Ames)
Replies: 17
Views: 1777

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

Great news for any BBQ lover in town.
by nativeomahan
Fri Feb 02, 2024 11:41 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Heartwood Preserve (144th Dodge/Pacific)
Replies: 884
Views: 313646

Re: Heartwood Preserve (144th Dodge/Pacific)

What are the odds that this neighborhood gets fully developed before Crossroads? Or before the Grand Canyon gets a foot deeper?
by nativeomahan
Fri Feb 02, 2024 11:35 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mandan Park Improvments
Replies: 9
Views: 1707

Re: Mandan Park Improvments

Not sure if you mean the greenspace, gardens and building at Mt. Vernon, but Mandan is connected to Mt. Vernon via the bike trails. I’ve ridden through there several times to ride the bike trails and the park is in decent shape. Yes I was. When first started practicing around there say 9-10 yrs ago...
by nativeomahan
Fri Feb 02, 2024 11:31 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 60th & Pacific - South East Corner
Replies: 24
Views: 3507

Re: 60th & Pacific - South East Corner

Mapguy wrote: Tue Jan 30, 2024 11:21 pm Im hoping for a Lovers Luxuries.
Make love not war!
by nativeomahan
Fri Feb 02, 2024 11:29 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Millwork Commons
Replies: 253
Views: 48760

Re: Millwork Commons

This is great! I was mainly hoping for the extension to Cuming St. Much more inviting to pull people across the street! https://i.postimg.cc/9rcb0pzb/11th-Izard.jpg This street extension would only add to the momentum for including a bus line north from the Old Market, up 10th Street and into the N...
by nativeomahan
Fri Feb 02, 2024 11:19 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Downtown Soccer Stadium (Abbott Drive)
Replies: 482
Views: 179676

Re: Downtown Soccer Stadium (Abbott Drive)

I haven’t been to St. Louis in close to 20 years. Back then it was a fun weekend getaway, but after about 3 days you saw pretty much everything you wanted to see. It has some obvious similarities to Omaha (a downtown riverfront) but is a much older and larger metro area, with deeper problems and als...
by nativeomahan
Fri Feb 02, 2024 11:00 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Downtown Soccer Stadium (Abbott Drive)
Replies: 482
Views: 179676

Re: Downtown Soccer Stadium (Abbott Drive)

I guess I’m prone to making analogies. I’m old enough to have seen the general downtown riverfront area go from an industrial lead smelter and scrap metal facility, with a general “odd” smell permeating the entire area, to the original Lewis and Clark Landing, to what we have now and the announced p...