Old Market Tenant news

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Feb 16, 2022 11:11 am

'Godega' opens in downtown

KETV's Josh Kristianto is at the newly opened Godega to preview what the bodega-style market has to offer the downtown area.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Feb 16, 2022 11:18 am

Godega adds convenience to Old Market

Godega adds convenience to Old Market

BIGO88 · Post by **BIGO88** » Sat Mar 18, 2023 3:17 pm

The old market is looking pretty empty these days with all these recent restaurants closing. Hopefully that means some new blood is coming to pump some new energy into the area. Noticed a few new places today.

The old Hive is turning into a new Organic Coffee Shop/Dispensary called "Plant'D Farma Wellness Boutique" and is under construction now.

https://plantdfarma.com/

The old French underground is now open as a new wine bar called MonCave

https://moncave.wine/

BIGO88 · Post by **BIGO88** » Thu Aug 17, 2023 7:06 pm

The old wheat fields at 1202 Howard st as well as the old cupcake place on 501 s 11th on the corner are both under construction. Anybody know anything?

jjjjhskr · Post by **jjjjhskr** » Fri Aug 18, 2023 7:11 am

My understanding is that a Chinese restaurant started by Flagship is going into Wheatfields and the crepe restaurant at the food hall at Aksarben is adding a second location where Cupcake Omaha used to be.

djc311 · Post by **djc311** » Fri Aug 18, 2023 7:59 am

jjjjhskr wrote: Fri Aug 18, 2023 7:11 am My understanding is that a Chinese restaurant started by Flagship is going into Wheatfields and the crepe restaurant at the food hall at Aksarben is adding a second location where Cupcake Omaha used to be.

Flagship must be rolling in the dough. All of their food is expensive regardless of their locations and they seem to stay very busy. I do enjoy Blue and Roja on occasion but neither of them are a place I feel we need to go to even every few months.

Flagship Commons, IMO, is not a good fit for Westroads... but I've thought that since the first and only time we tried to eat there. My girls got a Ramen bowl of sorts for about $15/each, I think my wife tried the Blue-type sushi (not sure why they didn't simply call it another Baby Blue) and I can't even remember what I got. But none of us were impressed and we dropped almost $100 with no booze. Plus that was pre-pandemic. It just blows my mind that ppl love that concept (compared to the old food court with nationally-recognized concepts). I am grateful they dropped a Subway and Cane's upstairs - even though they're not gourmet at least I know what to expect and what I'm getting.

If those guys at Flagship can make these places work then obviously they know a lot more about it than I do, which is probably why I'm typing my response right now

I went on to the Flagship website to see if the Chinese concept has been opened in another market, but I didn't see anything. I did see they have a bowling concept somewhere... weird to see that keeps popping back up.

Athomsfere · Post by **Athomsfere** » Fri Aug 18, 2023 8:27 am

djc311 wrote: Fri Aug 18, 2023 7:59 am
jjjjhskr wrote: Fri Aug 18, 2023 7:11 am My understanding is that a Chinese restaurant started by Flagship is going into Wheatfields and the crepe restaurant at the food hall at Aksarben is adding a second location where Cupcake Omaha used to be.
Flagship must be rolling in the dough. All of their food is expensive regardless of their locations and they seem to stay very busy. I do enjoy Blue and Roja on occasion but neither of them are a place I feel we need to go to even every few months.

Flagship Commons, IMO, is not a good fit for Westroads... but I've thought that since the first and only time we tried to eat there. My girls got a Ramen bowl of sorts for about $15/each, I think my wife tried the Blue-type sushi (not sure why they didn't simply call it another Baby Blue) and I can't even remember what I got. But none of us were impressed and we dropped almost $100 with no booze. Plus that was pre-pandemic. It just blows my mind that ppl love that concept (compared to the old food court with nationally-recognized concepts). I am grateful they dropped a Subway and Cane's upstairs - even though they're not gourmet at least I know what to expect and what I'm getting.

If those guys at Flagship can make these places work then obviously they know a lot more about it than I do, which is probably why I'm typing my response right now

I went on to the Flagship website to see if the Chinese concept has been opened in another market, but I didn't see anything. I did see they have a bowling concept somewhere... weird to see that keeps popping back up.

I know when I was working near TD, I would go there for lunch once or twice a week. Good food, not that different in price than some restaurants (99% of the time I went to the wraps place). It was nice with coworkers when we couldn't agree on a spot quick enough.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Fri Aug 18, 2023 9:36 am

jjjjhskr wrote: Fri Aug 18, 2023 7:11 am My understanding is that a Chinese restaurant started by Flagship is going into Wheatfields and the crepe restaurant at the food hall at Aksarben is adding a second location where Cupcake Omaha used to be.

That will be great to see the Wheatfields space filled again. They really need to do something to liven and brighten that corner up a bit.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Tue Aug 22, 2023 4:58 pm

I agree that it’s sad to see the boarded up restaurants in the OM, and any new replacement restaurants would be an improvement. Another Asian place would be appreciated, especially Chinese. I really hope that someone takes over the Stokes restaurant location and opens another restaurant. With the Moxy hotel next door it would seem like a no brainer. Same with the long empty restaurant space directly across 12th Street from the Moxy. But what do I know? I just eat at them.

BIGO88 · Post by **BIGO88** » Thu Aug 31, 2023 6:49 pm

It’s a little outside of the old market but the old temporary library at 1410 Howard st is now a store called creative culture. They do diy classes and it’s also a milkshake bar. Looks like they have a few other stores spread across the US and are opening one in Belieze.

https://www.creativeculturediy.com/

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thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 7:30 am

the temporary library has already been replaced?? Seems like a lot of work and effort to be open for such a short time

Post by **Brad** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 7:53 am

thenewguy wrote: Fri Sep 01, 2023 7:30 am the temporary library has already been replaced?? Seems like a lot of work and effort to be open for such a short time

There was a temporary library over by the old Patrick's market until the downtown branch 1401 opened. I believe there was very little effort put in to the temporary space compared to the 1401 location.

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 8:41 am

aaaaah ok, I was thinking they were one in the same (1401, 1410). I didn't read the numbers right. Thank you sir

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 9:23 am

Brad wrote: Fri Sep 01, 2023 7:53 am
thenewguy wrote: Fri Sep 01, 2023 7:30 am the temporary library has already been replaced?? Seems like a lot of work and effort to be open for such a short time
There was a temporary library over by the old Patrick's market until the downtown branch 1401 opened. I believe there was very little effort put in to the temporary space compared to the 1401 location.

Was it the temp location or the new one that needed more work than they initially thought?

ita · Post by **ita** » Thu Sep 21, 2023 1:14 pm

Does anyone know how long this sign has been up? I am surprised the mercer folks would let a national chain in old market.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Thu Sep 21, 2023 10:22 pm

ita wrote: Thu Sep 21, 2023 1:14 pm Does anyone know how long this sign has been up? I am surprised the mercer folks would let a national chain in old market.

It’s been up for maybe a year.

BIGO88 · Post by **BIGO88** » Tue Sep 26, 2023 5:37 pm

Anyone know what’s up with the old stadium club on 414 s 10th st? It had a sign for a few weeks saying Peach Tree Patio Bar coming soon but now all of them are takin down and social medias are deleted. It still seems to be open random days but just with no sign

Post by **Brad** » Tue Sep 26, 2023 10:14 pm

nativeomahan wrote: Thu Sep 21, 2023 10:22 pm
ita wrote: Thu Sep 21, 2023 1:14 pm Does anyone know how long this sign has been up? I am surprised the mercer folks would let a national chain in old market.

It’s been up for maybe a year.

If you watch the Grow Omaha Un-Cut from the past weekend. According to Trenton, they have been paying rent in that bay for 5 years. Apparently they are looking for a franchisee to run it.

mistergutierrez · Post by **mistergutierrez** » Wed Sep 27, 2023 6:19 pm

Brad wrote: Tue Sep 26, 2023 10:14 pm
nativeomahan wrote: Thu Sep 21, 2023 10:22 pm
ita wrote: Thu Sep 21, 2023 1:14 pm Does anyone know how long this sign has been up? I am surprised the mercer folks would let a national chain in old market.

It’s been up for maybe a year.
If you watch the Grow Omaha Un-Cut from the past weekend. According to Trenton, they have been paying rent in that bay for 5 years. Apparently they are looking for a franchisee to run it.

jjjjhskr · Post by **jjjjhskr** » Fri Oct 13, 2023 12:51 pm

Patio railing has gone up on the corner of 11th and Howard in front of the old cupcake Omaha space. it’s supposed to be a creperie and gelato shop.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Fri Oct 13, 2023 1:01 pm

Very nice!

Cermak · Post by **Cermak** » Fri Oct 13, 2023 3:32 pm

jjjjhskr wrote: Fri Oct 13, 2023 12:51 pm Patio railing has gone up on the corner of 11th and Howard in front of the old cupcake Omaha space. it’s supposed to be a creperie and gelato shop.

Excellent ! A Gelato store in Omaha could do very well.

BIGO88 · Post by **BIGO88** » Tue Jan 02, 2024 8:14 pm

The former Stokes building on 1122 howard has had its "for lease" signs taken down this week...anybody know whats going in?

Diogenes · Post by **Diogenes** » Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:22 pm

BIGO88 wrote: Tue Jan 02, 2024 8:14 pm The former Stokes building on 1122 howard has had its "for lease" signs taken down this week...anybody know whats going in?

I asked a contractor working on it earlier this week, they said Table Coffee Co is expanding into the larger space there.

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Tue Feb 13, 2024 7:30 am

I liked stokes. I know service was hit or miss at times but i liked the vibe in there. Too bad there isn't another sit down restaurant going in.

BIGO88 · Post by **BIGO88** » Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:28 am

Cermak wrote: Fri Oct 13, 2023 3:32 pm
jjjjhskr wrote: Fri Oct 13, 2023 12:51 pm Patio railing has gone up on the corner of 11th and Howard in front of the old cupcake Omaha space. it’s supposed to be a creperie and gelato shop.

Excellent ! A Gelato store in Omaha could do very well.

This is going to be the same gelato store that has been in Hardys Coffee shop. Centi should be opening up this new location soon.

skip · Post by **skip** » Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:02 am

Godega getting a patio. Will look amazing on that corner!

halgy · Post by **halgy** » Tue Mar 05, 2024 12:47 pm

Voodoo Taco is allegedly open (corner of Harney and 11th, where Michael's Cantina used to be).

EDIT: I was misinformed, or at least it wasn't open this evening.

BIGO88 · Post by **BIGO88** » Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:17 pm

I know we have talked about it somewhere on here but the old wheatfields location is going to be flagships new eastern mediterranean restaurant called Clio. Looking to open this Spring.

Flyer14 · Post by **Flyer14** » Tue Mar 05, 2024 8:02 pm

Thank goodness! That intersection has looked dreary for awhile, but with The coffee shop taking over the empty Stokes bay and this concept opening up soon, it will look MUCH better.

Diogenes · Post by **Diogenes** » Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:03 pm

More of a rumor at this point but I've heard from sources in the know that Laka Lono may move from their current location- they had some issues with flooding recently that may have prompted this.

NEDodger · Post by **NEDodger** » Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:45 pm

Diogenes wrote: Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:03 pm More of a rumor at this point but I've heard from sources in the know that Laka Lono may move from their current location- they had some issues with flooding recently that may have prompted this.

Yikes. That's a lot of expensive decor to have to tear out and move, yes?

Athomsfere · Post by **Athomsfere** » Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:34 am

Diogenes wrote: Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:03 pm More of a rumor at this point but I've heard from sources in the know that Laka Lono may move from their current location- they had some issues with flooding recently that may have prompted this.

Dang that's a shame. I love it exactly how it is!

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:33 am

halgy wrote: Tue Mar 05, 2024 12:47 pm Voodoo Taco is allegedly open (corner of Harney and 11th, where Michael's Cantina used to be).

EDIT: I was misinformed, or at least it wasn't open this evening.

I walked by the old Michael’s corner on Sunday and although some Voodoo Taco signs were visible in windows the old Michael’s sign still adorns the building exterior. One would think that sign would be coming down before Voodoo opens.

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:42 am

Ugh, who is keeping this place in business? Perhaps the same people drawn to this overhyped Burger Detour disappointment.

Post by **nebugeater** » Thu Mar 14, 2024 5:50 am

Stargazer wrote: Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:42 am Ugh, who is keeping this place in business? Perhaps the same people drawn to this overhyped Burger Detour disappointment.

Can't blame me. I tried Voodoo Taco probably three times in their first year. Was two times to many and have not been back. Someone would have to do a good sales job to convince me that I needed to give it a fresh try

BIGO88 · Post by **BIGO88** » Wed Apr 10, 2024 3:34 pm

Pacs popcorn and cocktail bar going in where the Table Coffee was at 1118 Howard st.

https://popcornandcocktails.com/

enthusiestomaha1433 · Fri Apr 19, 2024 12:24 pm

Voodoo taco finally opens tomorrow in the old Michaels Cantina spot!

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Sat Apr 20, 2024 3:26 pm

And the new Mediterranean restaurant Clio is set to open in the coming weeks where Wheatfields was once located. Good to see more restaurants once again in the OM district.

Diogenes · Post by **Diogenes** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:56 pm

The previously condemned site of Eat the Worm is getting renovated for a new tenant- does anyone know who is moving in?