Zesto - Blatt Beer & Table (12th and Mike Fahey)

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 12:53 pm

thenewguy wrote:I know the area needs more foot traffic...but slowdown/goodnights area was hoppin last night

Pretty big show at Slowdown last night.

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 11:47 pm

Terrible name. I hear "Blatt Beer" and think of something along the lines of old and flat Keystone draws. Shitty flat beer isn't what I'd want to come to mind for a restaurant.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 12:01 pm

I really like the name.

Greg

Post by **Brad** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 3:48 pm

Photo Update:

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Post by **nebugeater** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 3:52 pm

Thanks for the update. Â Coming along nicely. Â Anyone know when the target completion date is?

Post by **Brad** » Tue Apr 24, 2012 11:28 pm

Couple photos from the stadium

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Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:37 am

I was wondering on the completion date as well. Â Was there last night and it seems like they still have a lot of work to do.

Greg

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 12:46 pm

If they don't get it done by June 1 so they can hire and train staff they might as well wait until 2013.

OmahaJaysCU · Post by **OmahaJaysCU** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 2:32 pm

nativeomahan wrote:If they don't get it done by June 1 so they can hire and train staff they might as well wait until 2013.

I'd anticipate that they'd still bring in quite a bit for UNO and Creighton...The Matt is always PACKED before those games...

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 4:01 pm

But Goodnights isn't.....

Greg

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 4:08 pm

Greg S wrote:But Goodnights isn't.....

Greg

I think that mostly has to do with their food sucking and comparatively high drink prices.

Seth · Post by **Seth** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 7:21 pm

Linkin5 wrote:
Greg S wrote:But Goodnights isn't.....

Greg
I think that mostly has to do with their food sucking and comparatively high drink prices.

My wife and I have always enjoyed their salads, but beers are a bit pricey. Â I wouldn't call it sucking, though.

Post by **Brad** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 8:10 pm

I don't mind their food, but their service needs a lot of work. Â

I am going to guess their service would be better if the bartender could see the whole bar at one time.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed May 09, 2012 10:05 pm

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Thu May 10, 2012 8:07 am

are they attempting to have this place fully completed for this year's CWS? Â That's going to be awfully tight, as while the outside looks relatively complete, there appears to be nothing but sheetrock on the inside so far...

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Thu May 10, 2012 8:55 am

Ben wrote:are they attempting to have this place fully completed for this year's CWS? That's going to be awfully tight, as while the outside looks relatively complete, there appears to be nothing but sheetrock on the inside so far...

Seriously, it would be a chore to open up for the CWS with no time to work out the kinks.

Just checked their facebook page and they are hiring with training starting the 28th.

blueblood · Post by **blueblood** » Thu May 10, 2012 12:43 pm

iamjacobm wrote:
blueblood wrote:The East corner of the building is visible from home plate inside TD. Any idea what is inside of that part of the building? Its almost a small version of the buildings at Wrigley. I know that is a stretch but you should be able to see play in TD from inside the building.
No way you will be able to see the field from the deck.

What you you mean inside? The ground floor will have the Zesto's and Lids shops and the 2nd is an open air party deck.

Talked with a person involved with the project. If you stand on the roof of the building you can see the entire infield. If the scoreboard was not there you could see the whole field. There is talk of adding stairs to the roof to make this available.

ricko · Post by **ricko** » Thu May 10, 2012 1:13 pm

The brick work (colors and pattern) is my favorite of any building in that neighborhood. It's going to be a great looking place.

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Thu May 10, 2012 11:07 pm

I think they'll be fine for the opening the interior is the quickest part to finish. Â With that said we'll see how the food and service fairs with this quick start; I definitely have faith in the investors.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Thu May 10, 2012 11:16 pm

blueblood wrote:
iamjacobm wrote:
blueblood wrote:The East corner of the building is visible from home plate inside TD. Any idea what is inside of that part of the building? Its almost a small version of the buildings at Wrigley. I know that is a stretch but you should be able to see play in TD from inside the building.
No way you will be able to see the field from the deck.

What you you mean inside? The ground floor will have the Zesto's and Lids shops and the 2nd is an open air party deck.
Talked with a person involved with the project. If you stand on the roof of the building you can see the entire infield. If the scoreboard was not there you could see the whole field. There is talk of adding stairs to the roof to make this available.

I stand corrected I suppose. Â It really didn't seem tall enough from the 2nd floor to see up and over the outfield concourse.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Thu May 10, 2012 11:18 pm

ricko wrote:The brick work (colors and pattern) is my favorite of any building in that neighborhood. It's going to be a great looking place.

Agreed! Â Some signage and landscaping and this place is going to be very cool

Garrett · Post by **Garrett** » Fri May 11, 2012 7:26 am

iamjacobm wrote:
blueblood wrote:
iamjacobm wrote:
blueblood wrote:The East corner of the building is visible from home plate inside TD. Any idea what is inside of that part of the building? Its almost a small version of the buildings at Wrigley. I know that is a stretch but you should be able to see play in TD from inside the building.
No way you will be able to see the field from the deck.

What you you mean inside? The ground floor will have the Zesto's and Lids shops and the 2nd is an open air party deck.
Talked with a person involved with the project. If you stand on the roof of the building you can see the entire infield. If the scoreboard was not there you could see the whole field. There is talk of adding stairs to the roof to make this available.
I stand corrected I suppose. It really didn't seem tall enough from the 2nd floor to see up and over the outfield concourse.

I think he's referring to the 3rd floor.

blueblood · Post by **blueblood** » Fri May 11, 2012 7:40 am

Not trying to correct anyone, just something I thought could be really cool. The way the build out stands the patrons will not be able to see the field. BUT, if you stand on the unfinished roof you can see the entire field except the scoreboard is in the way. The infield is all visible. Thus the owners could and might put stairs going up to the roof so you can do that. Our own little Wrigley field. Kinda cool.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Mon May 14, 2012 9:45 am

Do they have an opening date set yet?

Greg

Omaha_Gabe · Post by **Omaha_Gabe** » Mon May 14, 2012 10:05 am

Greg S wrote:Do they have an opening date set yet?

Greg

Their facebook states employee training start May 28th and opening early June, but no defined opening date..

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Mon May 14, 2012 5:42 pm

Sidewalks being put in today.

FrontlineOmaha · Post by **FrontlineOmaha** » Thu May 17, 2012 3:37 pm

I got the opportunity to walk through this place this week...its going to be awesome. Â This will be THE place to be if you are not in the stadium. Â

The atmosphere will be amazing since the patio is on the same level as the outfield seats, and its just right across the street. Â The beer selection is going to be great, and during the CWS their food will be a great alternative to the usual junk around special events. Â It sounds like a couple of nights of live music are in the works, it should really be a blast. Â

This is where you will find me during the series!

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Thu May 17, 2012 9:23 pm

FrontlineOmaha wrote:I got the opportunity to walk through this place this week...its going to be awesome. This will be THE place to be if you are not in the stadium.

The atmosphere will be amazing since the patio is on the same level as the outfield seats, and its just right across the street. The beer selection is going to be great, and during the CWS their food will be a great alternative to the usual junk around special events. It sounds like a couple of nights of live music are in the works, it should really be a blast.

This is where you will find me during the series!

Sounds great. Â The best thing about this area is that I have a feeling every CWS will be featuring a new attraction by the stadium for the foreseeable future.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Thu May 17, 2012 9:52 pm

Linkin5 wrote:
FrontlineOmaha wrote:I got the opportunity to walk through this place this week...its going to be awesome. This will be THE place to be if you are not in the stadium.

The atmosphere will be amazing since the patio is on the same level as the outfield seats, and its just right across the street. The beer selection is going to be great, and during the CWS their food will be a great alternative to the usual junk around special events. It sounds like a couple of nights of live music are in the works, it should really be a blast.

This is where you will find me during the series!
Sounds great. The best thing about this area is that I have a feeling every CWS will be featuring a new attraction by the stadium for the foreseeable future.

That is a great point, hopefully 2013 we can count on the brewery and maybe a surprise apartment building.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Fri May 18, 2012 5:34 pm

They put up two signs for Blatt Beer and Table. Â They are on the higher part facing 12th st and Mike Fahey St.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Mon May 21, 2012 9:02 pm

skinzfan23 wrote:They put up two signs for Blatt Beer and Table. They are on the higher part facing 12th st and Mike Fahey St.

They look good.

Also the city need to re-stripe 12th Street. Â The new diagonal parking on 12th infront of this building stick way out into the old lane require turning into the center lane. Â Could create some issues.

Post by **Brad** » Mon May 21, 2012 9:56 pm

Photo from Saturday Morning:

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Mon May 21, 2012 10:22 pm

Glass up top or open garden the whole way around?

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Tue May 22, 2012 8:38 am

Thanks Brad. Â Its looking great!

FrontlineOmaha · Post by **FrontlineOmaha** » Tue May 22, 2012 10:21 am

The top is open air (on most sides). Â The Northwest side has a wall with a door for the fire escape, and the south side has a wall that contains a bar with walk in cooler and a fire exit/stairs to main level restaurant. Â The upstairs patio is probably about 50% covered by a canopy as well. Â

I think they are planning on doing live music up there a couple of nights during the CWS.

cdub · Post by **cdub** » Wed May 23, 2012 7:42 am

FrontlineOmaha wrote:The top is open air (on most sides). The Northwest side has a wall with a door for the fire escape, and the south side has a wall that contains a bar with walk in cooler and a fire exit/stairs to main level restaurant. The upstairs patio is probably about 50% covered by a canopy as well.

I think they are planning on doing live music up there a couple of nights during the CWS.

I'm not sure theyd want to compete with the Matt on the music. Â Nobody is supposed to have music going during the games anyway. Â
The building is looking great. Â They got their liquor permit from the CC yesterday.

derog · Post by **derog** » Wed May 23, 2012 10:38 am

the1wags wrote:Terrible name. I hear "Blatt Beer" and think of something along the lines of old and flat Keystone draws. |expletive| flat beer isn't what I'd want to come to mind for a restaurant.

It makes me think of "Bleat."

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Big E · Post by **Big E** » Wed May 23, 2012 11:08 am

It makes me think of Blart.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Fri May 25, 2012 8:17 am

It's a great name. Â We're meeting at the 'blatt then going to the game.

Greg

HskrFanMike · Post by **HskrFanMike** » Fri May 25, 2012 12:07 pm

The Zestos signs went up on the northwest and southeast corners of the building.