Mojo Smokehouse & Ales @ Aksarben Village

Post by **Brad** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 11:11 am

Mojo Smokehouse & Ales @ Aksarben Village

According to facebook, Mojo will open next to Aksarben Cinima.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 9:30 pm

Investors from Misty's of Lincoln. Chef Bill McKenna, from McKenna's fame. Set to open late Winter.

Hal Dawg · Post by **Hal Dawg** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 4:52 pm

Opening April 22, 2011, according to their website.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 12:05 pm

Signage up it looks like the inside is a ways off though. I was just driving past and didn't get a great look though.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 11:38 pm

I'm guessing they are opening after Memorial Day, judging from the underwhelming speed at which they are working on the interior.

ThatGuy · Post by **ThatGuy** » Sat May 07, 2011 7:33 pm

Walked by yesterday and they have to be getting close. Looks like they have done quite a bit of work in there over the last few weeks.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Thu May 12, 2011 10:58 pm

The lights were on yesterday evening inside. So things are moving along now.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Thu May 12, 2011 11:04 pm

I am very interested to see what the first actual sit down restaurant will do for AV.

Post by **Brad** » Fri May 13, 2011 9:07 am

iamjacobm wrote:I am very interested to see what the first actual sit down restaurant will do for AV.

I can't wait! There is a sit down (Jimmy D's) that has really good food, but more options will be great.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Fri May 13, 2011 9:36 am

Brad wrote:
iamjacobm wrote:I am very interested to see what the first actual sit down restaurant will do for AV.
I can't wait! There is a sit down (Jimmy D's) that has really good food, but more options will be great.

Duh I always space that one south of Center.

ThatGuy · Post by **ThatGuy** » Fri May 13, 2011 10:01 am

Brad wrote: I can't wait! There is a sit down (Jimmy D's) that has really good food, but more options will be great.

Technically that is not considered a part of AV.

http://www.aksarbenvillage.com/food-ent ... fault.aspx

Post by **Brad** » Fri May 13, 2011 10:07 am

I know what the actual "Aksarben Village" is. However there is no reason not to consider something directly across the street part of the neighborhood.

ThatGuy · Post by **ThatGuy** » Fri May 13, 2011 12:06 pm

Just saying that iamjacobm's statement was correct. Jimi D's/Amato's/Blue Planet have no affect on AV because people drive there and then drive away. Mojo's will actually be in the village and should help the cinema/Jones Bros/Juice Stop/etc with extra foot traffic.

Post by **Brad** » Fri May 13, 2011 12:09 pm

The street doesn't stop people from walking. Its only 50' wide...

ThatGuy · Post by **ThatGuy** » Fri May 13, 2011 12:14 pm

I live across the street from AV and I'm telling you that nobody drives to Jimi D's, eats and then walks up to Jones Bros or Learning HQ. It just doesn't happen.

Post by **Brad** » Fri May 13, 2011 12:23 pm

ThatGuy wrote:I live across the street from AV and I'm telling you that nobody drives to Jimi D's, eats and then walks up to Jones Bros or Learning HQ. It just doesn't happen.

I understand that, but I am going to argue that 99.999% of the people that go to Aksarben Village for any reason Don't walk there. Aksarben Village is still a one stop destination not really a place to spend the whole day. I guarantee you that if I lived in Aksarben Village (or across the street like you), I would walk to Jimmy D's. without hesitation. When I am working out at Aspen, I see most people pull up in their car, go in to one store then leave. Some day I don't think it will be that way, but right now it is.

However you look at it, your way or mine, there is still not enough restaurants in Aksarben Village Proper or in the Aksarben Village Neighborhood.

Melissa · Post by **Melissa** » Mon May 16, 2011 11:48 am

Just for the record, I live over a mile from Aksarben Village and walk there frequently. Frequently as in more than twice per week. Also for the record, I know other people who do as well. Also, my observation over the past three years is that Aksarben Village is exponentially busier this year than in the past two. Old observations may not always hold true.

ThatGuy · Post by **ThatGuy** » Mon May 16, 2011 1:32 pm

Melissa wrote:Just for the record, I live over a mile from Aksarben Village and walk there frequently. Frequently as in more than twice per week. Also for the record, I know other people who do as well. Also, my observation over the past three years is that Aksarben Village is exponentially busier this year than in the past two. Old observations may not always hold true.

You and the other 24 people who do this should be commended.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Mon May 16, 2011 5:12 pm

I and about 6 of my friends walked from AV over to Amato's for Sunday breakfast a few weeks back. It was unseasonably cold that day, but it is only a block or two to walk for goodness sakes.

Post by **Brad** » Wed May 18, 2011 8:01 am

ThatGuy wrote:I live across the street from AV and I'm telling you that nobody drives to Jimi D's, eats and then walks up to Jones Bros or Learning HQ. It just doesn't happen.

I figured out why they don't walk over the Jones Bros... Last night around 8 there was a whole group of people walking across Center with Ice Cream Cones from Buckey's... :;):

On a serious note, Mojo's is really looking good. Its going to be great having another food option in the neighborhood.

Melissa · Post by **Melissa** » Mon May 23, 2011 9:42 am

ThatGuy wrote:
Melissa wrote:Just for the record, I live over a mile from Aksarben Village and walk there frequently. Frequently as in more than twice per week. Also for the record, I know other people who do as well. Also, my observation over the past three years is that Aksarben Village is exponentially busier this year than in the past two. Old observations may not always hold true.
You and the other 24 people who do this should be commended.

Yikes. Thank you Negative Nancy. This forum endlessly talks about how awesome mixed use development is and how much everyone seems to want it, yet when it's available people can't wait to be the first to point out every negative and rumor that the entire development is going bankrupt.

So, eOmaha Forumers - what do you want? If you truly WANT mixed use development and amenities accessible without hopping in your car, then it's time to start patronizing what we have instead of kvetching that the development doesn't have a Crate & Barrel and whatever hot shot food establishment the next city has.

Post by **Brad** » Tue May 24, 2011 9:40 pm

Opens tomorrow at 11am.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 9:28 am

We went to Mojo's on Friday Night. Overall it was a good experience. (There was one new restaurant bug that happened, but no big deal. I have been part of two new restaurant openings and stuff happens so it doesn't bother me).

The Bad:
The entire place is Hard Surfaces. Concrete Floor, Bare walls and open celling. It is extremely loud in there you can't hear anything!

The Good:
One of the best BBQ places in Omaha. The food was excellent, the meat had a great smokey flavor. You could see a nice smoke ring in the brisket, the rib meat fell off the bone, and the sausage had a nice kick to it. Really good!

The tables are covered in chalk board paint and there is chalk on each table so waiting for diner was fun.

They also feature a lot of local beers which is great.

Its great having a local place in the neighborhood, we will definitely be back.

ThatGuy · Post by **ThatGuy** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 11:34 am

They had a booth set up at Stinson Park Saturday night and I had a pulled pork sandwich. Not a huge fan of their sauce, but the meat was excellent.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 11:40 am

ThatGuy wrote:Not a huge fan of their sauce, but the meat was excellent.

I didn't really use any sauce other than what was on the Ribs. However the Menu had a large selection of different sauces.

Who was playing in the park? I was bumbed we missed Lemon Fresh Day last weekend.

ThatGuy · Post by **ThatGuy** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 11:47 am

One of the usual cover bands, Brad. I think they were called The Funk or something like that. We love going over there on Saturday nights and having a few drinks while the kids hit the playground. Doesn't matter who is playing.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 10:46 am

The 1/2 rack of Ribs I had Friday night, had more meat on the bone than any other restaurant I have been to in Omaha. They were great!

On a side note, the place was empty at about 7 or so when we got there. Hope it was just a holiday thing.

ThatGuy · Post by **ThatGuy** » Sun Feb 12, 2012 3:59 pm

Worst ribs ever! I thought maybe I just got them on a bad night so I ordered them a second time. No doubt about it...Horrible.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Sep 12, 2013 4:36 pm

I heard through the grapevine that some employees have posted on FB that Mojo's is closing.

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Thu Sep 12, 2013 6:51 pm

Brad wrote:I heard through the grapevine that some employees have posted on FB that Mojo's is closing.

Yep, I think it has already closed?

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Thu Sep 12, 2013 6:59 pm

Not that surprising.

Post by **nebugeater** » Thu Sep 12, 2013 7:51 pm

The karaoke guy said on their Facebook page to come out and Jon in for the last weekend. They will be closing on Monday per his post.

Omaha_Gabe · Post by **Omaha_Gabe** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 7:00 pm

Confirm this is closed all windows are covered and name removed

RNcyanide · Post by **RNcyanide** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 7:02 pm

Shame. I always wanted to go there but never got around to it...

bigredmed · Post by **bigredmed** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 7:22 pm

I had ribs twice and they were better than Ozark of Harkert's. Sad to hear them close. That was a nice place to eat before hitting the movies.