I need suggestions....

Downtown Ryan · Post by **Downtown Ryan** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 2:09 pm

I am coming over next weekend from Des Moines. It has been several years since I have been Omaha and I need some ideas on what I should take in while I am there.

I hear Blue has good sushi. Any other suggestions for good restaraunts or bars to visit?

Thanks in advance.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 2:17 pm

We were just discussin where to eat

http://www.eomaha.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5215

Also get to the zoo and or botanical gardens if you have time.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 2:35 pm

I'd like to think there's a group of us here that are pretty knowledgable about Omaha. If you'd like for some of us to show you around don't be afraid to asked. We'd be more than welcome to show you the city.

As far as what to do, the Old Market is a must. I guess it also depends on what you like to do.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 5:34 pm

Blue and Hiro both have good "modern" sushi, as in trendy see-how-much-|expletive|-you-can-stuff-in-a-roll. If you're into that, I give them both a thumbs up. For the best "traditional" sushi in town (and, for my money, anywhere I've ever been in the US), try Sakura Bana on 84th and Dodge. It is the former Sushi Ichiban (everything is exactly the same except the name). If you like traditional sushi this is an absolute must.

-Big E

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 6:00 pm

Just brouse around the forum Ryan..You'll get plenty of ideas of the many things to see, do and eat while you're in Omaha..

And welcome to the forum!..

..

..Ciao..LiO....Peace

j4nu · Post by **j4nu** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:25 pm

I agree with others, it depends on what you are into. I would say the Old Market, Henry Doorly, Durham Western Heritage, Joslyn and any plays or other shows you can take in are all musts. As far as food, sushi Ichaban is the best sushi but don't stop there. Omaha is rich with dining choices, you name it, you can find it.

Downtown Ryan · Post by **Downtown Ryan** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 11:53 am

Thanks for all of the tips. You guys have been very helpful.

DTO- Thanks for invite, but I am coming over with my wife to celebrate our one year aniversary. I would actually like to get over to Omaha sometime in the next couple of months to check out some of the developments in the Omaha area. What can I say... I am a development geek.

P.S - I think we are going to Upstream to watch part of the Iowa game.... Unless anyone has any suggestions for a good sports bar where I can watch the Hawks.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 12:03 pm

Downtown Ryan wrote: P.S - I think we are going to Upstream to watch part of the Iowa game.... Unless anyone has any suggestions for a good sports bar where I can watch the Hawks.

My personal favorites are DJ's Dugout at 114th and Dodge..Or The Icehouse at 108th and Maple..

Huge number of TV's everywhere..

..Ciao..LiO....Peace

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 12:36 pm

If you're looking for a good non-smoking venue for sports, try Indigo Joe's on 74th and Dodge. While Upstream has great food and beer, it's not the best for sports viewing (smoking or otherwise).

-Big E

Post by **Coyote** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 9:09 pm

My SO and I dined at the Surfside Club this evening. The weather was perfect.
I don't know why so few decided to eat outside - the car lot was full.

Asten · Post by **Asten** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 4:54 pm

Coyote wrote:My SO and I dined at the Surfside Club this evening. The weather was perfect.
I don't know why so few decided to eat outside - the car lot was full.

what, no arse shots?

Post by **Coyote** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 5:09 pm

Asten wrote:what, no arse shots?

I had the camera ready for some moonlighting - but had no takers

Oh well - it was a Thursday evening.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 6:04 pm

Sometimes thats a good thing. Lets just say there is not that many playmates cruising down the mo.

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 10:33 pm

I love Surfside! I'll have to try to make it up there before they close for the winter.

Post by **Coyote** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 10:36 pm

I believe they are open from March 1 - November 1.
Right now the weather has to be perfect for a Surfside visit.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 10:43 pm

Oh boy can you imagine the area during fall?

eomaha · Post by **eomaha** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 11:12 pm

I don't know why so few decided to eat outside - the car lot was full

No kidding, that's the primary motivation for my being drawn there... eating fritters on the deck.

Post by **Coyote** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 11:25 pm

jhuston wrote:No kidding, that's the primary motivation for my being drawn there... eating fritters on the deck.

I know! But the other detail that I saw on Thursday - was the fact that almost 85% of the people there - excluding of course Suzanne and myself - were over 65 years old. Holy Carp!

I had to ask - what does that mean? Do younger people with kids prefer BK? Are they less adventurous? Is it too far out of the way? Do they rely on word of mouth and not ads?

I did not venture inside - so were they there? I couldn't believe the license plates I saw there. 6 States - multiple NE CO plates.

Support your local Institutions!

eomaha · Post by **eomaha** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 11:29 pm

Speaking of which, there was a story on one of the local networks tonight about the impact of all the new chain restaurants on local establishments. Apparently Nebraska Beef Company is closing down, citing too much national chain competition in the Omaha restaurant market.

Post by **Coyote** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 11:36 pm

My neighbor NE Beef Co? 108th & L. - Closing?
I know we have a huge per capita restaurant industry here in Omaha,
but a local not making the grade? That is sad. Or were they local?

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 12:19 am

Coyote wrote:My neighbor NE Beef Co? 108th & L. - Closing?
That is sad. Or were they local?

They are local and it is indeed sad..Although the quality of this restaurant has slid since I first ate there in 1999..

..Ciao..LiO....Peace

urbanista · Post by **urbanista** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 7:15 pm

go surfside. gotta love restaurants that serve all brown food.

what's that place in ponca hills that also serves all brown food and throws scraps out to racoons for dinnertime entertainment?

omaproud · Post by **omaproud** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 10:40 am

The Alpine Inn. There was an story about the Inn in yesterday's World Herald. They've secured a license to have Keno, but they missed a deadline to continue smoking like all other Keno outlets.

OPlaya · Post by **OPlaya** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 6:22 pm

Coyote wrote:My SO and I dined at the Surfside Club this evening. The weather was perfect.
I don't know why so few decided to eat outside - the car lot was full.

MMMMM fish!!! Where is that place at and what are the prices like?

Post by **Coyote** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 6:26 pm

Take Pershing Dr. north under the Mormon Bridge past N.P. Dodge and Hummel Park keep to your right and pass Neale Woods and you will see the sign on your left - towards the river. Prices are good. The outside only accepts cash - I have never desired to eat inside.

Uffda · Post by **Uffda** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 7:35 pm