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by bargainhunter
Wed Nov 13, 2013 3:58 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: 11-Worth Cafe
Replies: 5
Views: 1427

We tried to go for breakfast Saturday morning.  The lobby was packed full with a 45 min wait!
by bargainhunter
Thu Nov 07, 2013 8:46 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Big Mama's Kitchen And Catering
Replies: 23
Views: 4113

Went there a couple of years ago.  Unimpressed.  Terribly overpriced.
by bargainhunter
Tue Oct 29, 2013 12:58 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Local Breweries
Replies: 462
Views: 50624

Thanks for putting the list together.  I have been throwing the idea around of doing a metro'ish brewery bus tour.

Heading to Keg Creek on Saturday night.  I sampled four of their beers at the Loess Hills Wine Festival and they were all great.
by bargainhunter
Wed Oct 23, 2013 10:06 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Bar Specials
Replies: 3
Views: 628

Bar Specials

Many people on here seem to get around town quite a bit, so I am looking for suggestions. We are Hawkeye fans with Husker fan friends coming to town for the weekend.  Since IA & NE both play on Saturday morning we are looking for the best place to go watch the game.   What is your suggestion f...
by bargainhunter
Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:14 am
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Mall of the Bluffs
Replies: 207
Views: 52535

Kaplan is leaving too.  They are closing their CB campus at the end of February.
by bargainhunter
Wed Feb 08, 2012 10:00 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Party Bus
Replies: 9
Views: 1228

Bar hop...nothing fancy
by bargainhunter
Wed Feb 08, 2012 10:00 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Warrior Dash
Replies: 19
Views: 3602

I'm signed up!  They opened up additional spots last week for 6/9 & have added 6/10!  Great turn out for the first year here!
by bargainhunter
Tue Jan 31, 2012 8:17 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Party Bus
Replies: 9
Views: 1228

Party Bus

Anyone have insight into Omaha party bus rentals?  Good/bad?
by bargainhunter
Fri Jan 20, 2012 7:44 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: River Riot 2012
Replies: 0
Views: 813

River Riot 2012

89.7 gave a tease about River Riot moving to Mid America Motorplex for 2012 & having it at an earlier date than usual.  No details yet.
by bargainhunter
Mon Jan 16, 2012 3:15 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Cox now DROPPING Cell Phone Service
Replies: 13
Views: 5731

That didn't last long.  What, maybe a year?
by bargainhunter
Mon Jan 16, 2012 3:11 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Nickelback @ CLCO May 20, 2012
Replies: 18
Views: 2600

Well, they are wrong.  There are other sources to check besides just the OWH.  
http://www.ticketmaster.com/Nickelback- ... ist/710632
by bargainhunter
Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:32 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Nickelback @ CLCO May 20, 2012
Replies: 18
Views: 2600

Pretty sure its 5/22/12, 5/20/12
by bargainhunter
Wed Dec 21, 2011 7:49 am
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: The Pumpkin Barn
Replies: 4
Views: 1662

They held an auction there on Saturday.  Must be completely out of the business.
by bargainhunter
Mon Dec 12, 2011 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hotel Deco
Replies: 3
Views: 1359

Hotel Deco

Drove by Hotel Deco (15th & Harney) yesterday early afternoon.  Bright lights were set up.  Anyone know of a movie being shot in Omaha?  Or maybe it was just for photographing or filming for advertising.  Just curious....
by bargainhunter
Mon Nov 07, 2011 11:21 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Fareway Stores (90th and Maple)
Replies: 21
Views: 8261

nebugeater wrote:I am drawing a blank here even though I have been in both other stores multiple times.  Do the Two Omaha market stores currently have a bakery department?  I don't remember it.
Shopped at Fareways since I was a kid in several cities across Iowa.  Never seen one with a bakery.
by bargainhunter
Wed Oct 26, 2011 8:59 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Council Bluffs Express
Replies: 0
Views: 420

Council Bluffs Express

The Iowa Blackhawks APFL team has changed ownership hands.  They are now the Council Bluffs Express.

http://www.cbexpressfootball.com

They have announced Chuck Wright (former Blackhawk QB) as the head coach for the 2012 season.
by bargainhunter
Thu Oct 06, 2011 7:42 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Amtrak halts Neb. service
Replies: 8
Views: 2299

Probably doesn't belong in this thread.  Admins, feel free to move... Rail service between CB & DM http://southwestiowanews.com/articles/2011/10/05/council_bluffs/doc4e8c7e42301cb347628310.txt On a related subject, Cleaveland said a feasibility study on passenger train service between Des Moine...
by bargainhunter
Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:29 am
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Mall of the Bluffs
Replies: 207
Views: 52535

Heard that Barnes & Noble is up next to close their doors at MOTB.   :(
by bargainhunter
Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:26 am
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Metro Crossing: I-80 and I-29 (east)
Replies: 299
Views: 133582

Doesn't look like Firehouse Subs got added to this thread....
by bargainhunter
Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:22 am
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Metro Crossing: I-80 and I-29 (east)
Replies: 299
Views: 133582

A banner is up about Freddy's Frozen Custard coming soon.
by bargainhunter
Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:21 am
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: The Pumpkin Barn
Replies: 4
Views: 1662

I looked down there last night and there are no pumpkins to be seen.  The property is being maintained and the signs along the highway are still up.
by bargainhunter
Mon Oct 03, 2011 7:45 am
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: The Pumpkin Barn
Replies: 4
Views: 1662

If this is true, it would be a smart idea for them to put a notice on their website.  We were planning on going this past weekend but didn't make it there.  We are hoping for next weekend.  Their website makes no mention of not being open.
by bargainhunter
Tue Sep 27, 2011 6:54 am
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Metro Crossing: I-80 and I-29 (east)
Replies: 299
Views: 133582

Vitamin Shoppe is going next to TJ Maxx.  
TJ Maxx has a sign saying they are opening soon.
by bargainhunter
Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:13 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Good sushi restaurant?
Replies: 38
Views: 6894

For affordability wasabi wins hands down depending on how much you eat. A better deal than Blue during happy hour? Depends on how much you eat. 13 dollars per person for lunch and 23 for dinner. All you can eat, not a buffett though they make it to order still. IMHO:  Wasabi if lacking quality.  ...
by bargainhunter
Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:06 am
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Casey's (South Expressway & 23rd Street)
Replies: 16
Views: 3418

I remember hearing that it was a Casey's also.  Not Bucky's.
by bargainhunter
Tue Aug 02, 2011 8:10 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Fredrick Square and Fredrick Plaza (84th and Center)
Replies: 133
Views: 27279

Crews are working at the SE corner of 84th & Center.  And the pet store that was just south of there is closed.  Not wanting to look back through the old posts, remind of what is going on here....
by bargainhunter
Wed Jun 29, 2011 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OTA Antenna Installer
Replies: 35
Views: 5380

Try just a directional antenna first. Something like this perhaps: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11113386 What's the basis for this recommendation?  Just wondering if its experience......??? This is what has been suggested by AntennaWeb: http://www.amazon.com/Terk-HDTVO-Ampl...
by bargainhunter
Wed Jun 29, 2011 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OTA Antenna Installer
Replies: 35
Views: 5380

Try just a directional antenna first. Something like this perhaps: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11113386 What's the basis for this recommendation?  Just wondering if its experience......??? This is what has been suggested by AntennaWeb: http://www.amazon.com/Terk-HDTVO-Amp...
by bargainhunter
Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OTA Antenna Installer
Replies: 35
Views: 5380

how big of antenna are you putting up? As an FYI, unless you're in the boonies or trying to get a signal through a solid concrete wall, you can probably get by with a $5 rabbit ears antenna. We get ~20 stations here in Des Moines: 8 primary networks in HD (ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, PBS, Ion, CW, and one ...
by bargainhunter
Fri Jun 24, 2011 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OTA Antenna Installer
Replies: 35
Views: 5380

OTA Antenna Installer

Anyone have any recommendations for an installer for over-the-air antenna installation?
by bargainhunter
Tue May 03, 2011 8:35 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: 100 Block Broadway
Replies: 98
Views: 29448

A new bakery/candy shop opened in downtown CB The Sweet Stop offers jumbo cupcakes, homemade candy, doughnuts, cookies, ice cream, hot dogs, chips and cheese, and much more. And it’s open seven days a week. On Mondays through Thursdays, the hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, it’s ope...
by bargainhunter
Thu Mar 03, 2011 8:09 am
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Dixie Quicks (100 Block of West Broadway)
Replies: 23
Views: 7680

Just to clarify...
They are closing the current location when they move????
by bargainhunter
Thu Mar 03, 2011 8:08 am
Forum: Rumors
Topic: MOTB Dillards becoming an outlet?
Replies: 7
Views: 3684

I believe that companies downgrade underperforming stores to clearance centers as a way to ride out the lease until they can close them without incurring penalties. with the fact that motb is dying, I am sure they are either leaving the CB market or scouting out a location for a replacement Sounds ...
by bargainhunter
Tue Mar 01, 2011 2:43 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: MOTB Dillards becoming an outlet?
Replies: 7
Views: 3684

MOTB Dillards becoming an outlet?

From the Nonpareil:
Officials with Dillard’s are not commenting about rumors circulating in Council Bluffs that the local retail department store will become an outlet store for the firm.
http://www.southwestiowanews.com/articl ... 902688.txt
by bargainhunter
Tue Mar 01, 2011 2:37 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Sam & Louie's (Shoppes on Madison)
Replies: 47
Views: 14158

Puerto Vallarta has a sign up for a 3/9 opening
by bargainhunter
Thu Feb 03, 2011 7:58 am
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: 28th & Broadway
Replies: 13
Views: 3817

Sorry...SW Corner.  I think a car lot used to be there.....
by bargainhunter
Wed Feb 02, 2011 7:58 am
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: 28th & Broadway
Replies: 13
Views: 3817

28th & Broadway

Anyone know of anything going on at 28th St & Broadway?  There seems to be some activity & a construction office trailer.
by bargainhunter
Thu Dec 23, 2010 7:57 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Andre’s Tortillery replacing Ingredient - OPP
Replies: 66
Views: 11705

Their website explains their tipping policy---no tipping the wait-staff.  How the heck do they keep employees?  Do they pay them 20 bucks an hour or something? There isn't really a wait staff.  The restaurant is similar to a Panchero's, Chipotle, Burger Star.  Order & pay at the counter, self...
by bargainhunter
Tue Dec 21, 2010 7:37 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Midtown Crossing
Replies: 2172
Views: 358311

I think its great how Midtown Crossing does such a great job of decorating for Christmas.  When we first visited last winter, they had all the trees lit up.  It looked amazing and we were really impressed. On a different note, we were at Glo last night with some friends, and it was pretty busy.  It...
by bargainhunter
Mon Dec 20, 2010 7:59 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Stiles Pub under Wheatfields??
Replies: 35
Views: 8586

Saw that this weekend too.  I was wondering if I had been missing something.