Zio's Pizzeria

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 5:50 pm

Not sure if this had been touched on here before or not, so move it wherever might be more approriate:

Niche furniture (next to Myth on the south side of Howard between 11th and 12th) is in the process of consolidating to their showroom across the street (this is definite).

Apparently a restaurant is moving in to the space next to Myth and the former scaffolding museum. This is probably best listed as a likely rumor until you see something going on, as we all know how these things can fall apart in the interim.

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 6:20 pm

Interesting. Any word on what sort of food offerings?

michaelsjewel · Post by **michaelsjewel** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 1:51 am

i noticed the notice when i went into niche this last weekend....

so they are moving to their showroom - which is sad since the showroom is smaller i think...

jjjjhskr · Post by **jjjjhskr** » Thu Dec 25, 2008 10:36 am

I've heard that Zio's is moving in. Â Their space Â up the street will be open.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Thu Dec 25, 2008 10:55 am

Big E wrote: Apparently a restaurant is moving in to the space next to ... the former scaffolding museum.

ROFLMAO!

OmahaChef · Post by **OmahaChef** » Thu Dec 25, 2008 6:27 pm

I, too, could not stop laughing at the scaffolding museum comment!!

Murz · Post by **Murz** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:17 am

Downtown Zio's moving to former Niche bay

The lease is signed and the construction has started. Change location notice is posted and I heard a June opening is promising.

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:44 am

not to split hairs, but Zio's is already technically downtown

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:49 am

thenewguy wrote:not to split hairs, but Zio's is already technically downtown

More downtownerish?

And former Zio's spot is to become a Mexican joint offering late night (ie, past 1 AM) food. Â I believe it is by the folks that run O.

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:51 am

Is this alleged Mexican place going to have a gym, or some form of exercise facility?

Murz · Post by **Murz** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:26 pm

thenewguy wrote:not to split hairs, but Zio's is already technically downtown

I've been here enough to know it wouldn't be EOmahaforums if hairs weren't split. It should of read...Downtown Zio's moving.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:53 pm

Is this THE "Murz", by the way? Â As in the guy that runs "The Murz Inn" in Bellevue?

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 1:09 pm

Murz wrote:
thenewguy wrote:not to split hairs, but Zio's is already technically downtown
I've been here enough to know it wouldn't be EOmahaforums if hairs weren't split. It should of read...Downtown Zio's moving.

fair enough!

Murz · Post by **Murz** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 1:14 pm

Big E wrote:Is this THE "Murz", by the way? Â As in the guy that runs "The Murz Inn" in Bellevue?

Ah yes, your favorite Italian....one in the same

S33 · Post by **S33** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 1:15 pm

Big E wrote:Is this THE "Murz", by the way? As in the guy that runs "The Murz Inn" in Bellevue?

No, its the creepy guy that lurks in the shadows of the dumpster behind the 20's.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:08 pm

thenewguy wrote:Is this alleged Mexican place going to have a gym, or some form of exercise facility?

Too funny....

I think it will be called Jimenez.

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:11 pm

nativeomahan wrote:
thenewguy wrote:Is this alleged Mexican place going to have a gym, or some form of exercise facility?
Too funny....

I think it will be called Jimenez.

Haha

windsor · Post by **windsor** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 11:46 am

I think it will be a great move for Zios. Â Give them a chance to start fresh in a new restaurant. Â Over several years, I am sure they along with any other business always finds little things they would like to change and now they can do it. Â How different/similar is the square footage of the two locations?

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 11:57 am

Big E wrote:
thenewguy wrote:not to split hairs, but Zio's is already technically downtown
More downtownerish?

And former Zio's spot is to become a Mexican joint offering late night (ie, past 1 AM) food. I believe it is by the folks that run O.

YES! Downtown needs WAY more late night options like that.

RFO · Post by **RFO** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:18 pm

I talked to Lance of “O” Saturday. Â He confirmed that he is taking over the former “Downtown Zio’s” location. Â It will in fact be a bar which will be serving authentic Mexican cuisine. Â The food will be ordered and picked up at the bar (no table service). Â He did not mention anything about food being served after 1:00am, pretty sure it will be closing at the same time as all other bars in town…….Not to split hairs.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:23 pm

RFO wrote:He did not mention anything about food being served after 1:00am, pretty sure it will be closing at the same time as all other bars in town…….Not to split hairs.

Well, obviously they'll quit serving hooch at 1 AM. Doesn't mean the kitchen can't stay open. Everything I've heard up to this point says they'll be open for food past 1 AM, which certainly doesn't mean they couldn't have changed their mind.

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:46 pm

This sounds great, and I sure hope they stay open after last-call to serve food.

This begs the question, and maybe someone can clear it up for me:

In conjunction with last call, and most bars consequently closing at 1:00 AM, I'm wondering if an establishment were to stay open after last-call to sell food, could patrons not also keep drinking their beverages that were purchased BEFORE or AT last-call?

It always annoys the |expletive| out of me when bars rush their patrons to finish their drinks so they can close at 1:00. |expletive| stay open until 1:15 or 1:20 and allow your customers to finish their drinks and continue enjoying themselves.

Last I checked, most restaurants wouldn't come up to you and say they're closing and that you need to finish your food or they're going to throw it away. No, they stay a bit later and let you finish up and they're thankful for your business.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:48 pm

We have to quit selling by 1:00 and have everything picked up by 1:15 according to the law.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:50 pm

I can only go from what I know from working in a bar in Lincoln in the mid-90s, but the Lincoln police could ticket you for serving and open container, etc, if you had drinks on the table after 1:10 or 1:15 or so. I'm pretty sure it is a violation of the liquor license, but I don't know the technicalities or exact details.

We were under strict instructions to snatch the drinks away from people at 1:10. Â We were actually given a warning one time because a cop found a bottle of beer under a table that we missed when cleaning up.

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:00 pm

Well, it probably goes without saying that I think that is bullshit. As far as I'm concerned, last-call means just that: it's the last chance to BUY alcohol. If a bar or restaurant chooses to stay open after last call, people should be allowed to continue drinking what they've already bought, even if that was three pitchers right at last call.

Of course, it would be up to establishments to say, "we stop selling pitchers at 12:30" or whatever.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:08 pm

You would end up with D'Shawn having 30 sangrias piled up in front of him, Big E would just buy the bottle of Scotch and the1wags would be sitting in a booth with his best friend the keg of Blue Boon. Â There has to be a limit somewhere.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:15 pm

Brad wrote:You would end up with D'Shawn having 30 sangrias piled up in front of him, Big E would just buy the bottle of Scotch and the1wags would be sitting in a booth with his best friend the keg of Blue Boon. There has to be a limit somewhere.

how do you know we haven't done that already?

If they do have a late nite eatery they'll make a killing. Although you would have to deal with all of those drunks in one place.

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:16 pm

What is this Blue Boon you speak of Brad? If it is close to Blue Moon, I'll like it.

I'm crossing my fingers that this place sells food late. A actually good chicken quesadilla in the old market at 1AM? Heck yes!

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:26 pm

Interior construction work from shaving off brick or stone or something set the smoke alarm off in the building last night around 10. Â No fire, just a CRAPLOAD of dust.

You couldn't see 10 ft inside the building it was so thick.

windsor · Post by **windsor** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 3:50 pm

When do the plan on opening?

Post by **Coyote** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:34 pm

Zio's will have a three table outdoor eating area.

windsor · Post by **windsor** » Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:51 am

The new Zio's is absolutely wonderful. Â Its so nice walking in to that wide open space as compared to that old small dark space.

choke · Post by **choke** » Sat Jun 18, 2016 2:45 pm

I have heard that Zio's was sold. Not sure to who or if any changes are going to be made but have heard it nonetheless.

Post by **nebugeater** » Sat Jun 18, 2016 4:29 pm

You heard right

It was covered in the OWH a little over a week ago.

‘Room for a few more’ Zio’s, new owner says

http://www.omaha.com/go/dining/room-for ... 690ac.html

Omaha’s three locations of Zio’s Pizzeria are under new ownership.
Omaha native Steve Johnson has purchased the three restaurants: in the Old Market, at 78th and Dodge Streets, and at 129th Street and West Center Road.................

choke · Post by **choke** » Sun Jun 19, 2016 10:40 am

nebugeater wrote:You heard right

It was covered in the OWH a little over a week ago.

‘Room for a few more’ Zio’s, new owner says

http://www.omaha.com/go/dining/room-for ... 690ac.html

Omaha’s three locations of Zio’s Pizzeria are under new ownership.
Omaha native Steve Johnson has purchased the three restaurants: in the Old Market, at 78th and Dodge Streets, and at 129th Street and West Center Road.................

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