Midtown Crossing

[Big E]

Appetizer, two entrees, a "side" (which was unnecessary, plenty of food on each entree plate) and a bottle of wine was $104 Saturday night. You can go much higher and a little lower.

Food was fine... no real complaints about it other than there wasn't anything remarkable to say about it.

[mcarch]

My question to the menu items.... how much was the bottle of wine? And how much were the two entrees?

[guy4omaha]

we checked out the parliament pub last weekend---looks real nice, but the crowd seemed a bit jersey shore when we were there. Incidentally, we weren't able to actually drink because it was so packed.

From what I've heard, this is completely accurate on both counts - Jersey Shore crowd and too crowded to get drinks (at least on the weekend).

The interior design looks so cool from Dodge Street and Turner Park. I still want to check it out and think it will be a good spot for low-key drinks during the week.

Okay, somebody please help me keep up with the discussion. What is Jersey Shore? How will I know it when I see it?

[Brad]

Okay, somebody please help me keep up with the discussion. What is Jersey Shore? How will I know it when I see it?

I think its a TV show that all the kids watch these days... People seem to talk about it everywhere. However it seems to be the butt of the joke about 50% of the time.

[nebugeater]

I always thought this was Jersey Shore

[thenewguy]

Jersey shore. Only replace the heart with wings on the one guy's shirt with "affliction"....as well as any other male on the scene.

[Seth]

I always thought this was Jersey Shore

I don't watch the show, but my impression is that the quality of people on it aren't much better than the picture.

[Omababe]

I always thought this was Jersey Shore

New Jersey: Landfill Of Enchantment.

[Midtown Gal]

Looks like they've launched a redesigned website.

http://www.midtowncrossing.com

[OmahaJaysCU]

According to the apartment site only 2 units in buildings 2 and 7 are still available.

[Brad]

So we can expect better quality ones to come??? :)

Here you go:
http://www.midtowncrossing.com/

Its the first picture that pops up... cant miss it.

[Brad]

Sorry, a little late on this:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tues. May 18, 2010

Midtown Crossing celebrates historic Grand Opening, Ribbon-Cutting Today

OMAHA, Neb. – The occasion is monumental, the timing extraordinary. Midtown
Crossing at Turner Park,
Omaha’s boldest and most progressive urban development, celebrates its
grand opening today, five years
to the day after Mutual of Omaha executives first announced plans to study
the project’s feasibility. Local
dignitaries, honored guests and members of the public are invited to an
11:00 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony
this morning on the west end of an expanded and revitalized Turner Park, 31
st Ave. and Farnam St. Featured
speakers include Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman, Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle
and Ken Cook, president of East
Campus Realty, LLC. A color guard will formally open the ceremony with the
inaugural raising of the flag on
Midtown Crossing’s 100 ft. flag pole. Today’s celebration, emceed by local
media celebrity Patrick Combs, will
also include a live musical performance by Omaha’s Grace Bydalek, 14, a
gifted young singer and actress who’s
worked extensively with Omaha’s Rose Theater and Opera Omaha.

“Today’s grand opening is a remarkable community milestone,” said East
Campus Realty’s Ken Cook. “Midtown
Crossing is one of the most significant developments in Omaha’s history, an
unmistakable symbol of the renewal
that’s taking place in Midtown Omaha. It signals a new era in urban
revitalization.”

This groundbreaking development spans 15-acres in the heart of Omaha’s
historic Midtown district. Built around
the “new” Turner Park, Midtown Crossing boasts nearly 500 luxury
condominium and apartment units, ample
parking and more than 220,000-square-feet for chef-driven restaurants,
retailers and entertainment venues.
Highlights include a 31,000-square-foot Prairie Life Fitness Center, a
five-screen, all digital Marcus Midtown Cinema
(with in-seat dining and beverage service) and a 132-room Element by Westin
extended stay hotel (scheduled to
open in fall 2010). Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle is among those praising the
development’s “official” arrival. “Midtown
Crossing has evolved into a vibrant destination for Omaha residents and
visitors,” said Mayor Suttle. “The
architecture and diversity of business of this state of the art facility
reflect a progressive 21st Century design that
revitalizes Midtown Omaha and serves as a source of pride for the entire
City. The redesign of Turner Park converted
a diamond in the rough into a sparkling jewel. I applaud the investment of
Mutual of Omaha and I look forward to the
stories of success that will resound from Midtown Crossing for many years
to come.”

More than just a one day event, Midtown Crossing is celebrating its grand
opening all summer long with live
entertainment, community events and special gatherings. An upscale, 15-week
Outdoor Market debuts in
Turner Park on Saturday, May 29. It will combine the best of a traditional
farmer’s market with “fresh”
offerings like live music, cooking lessons and gardening tips every
Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to noon through
September 4. Jazz on the Green, a 25-year tradition in Omaha, is also
coming to Turner Park this summer --
six concerts over six consecutive Thursdays. The series debuts Thursday,
July 8 with a performance by Latin
jazz legend Poncho Sanchez. All of the concerts are free and begin at 7
p.m.

[StreetsOfOmaha]

It used to be if you said you lived at 34th and Dodge you were poor. Now it's OK to live in midtown.

Wow. What a dip$hit.

Anyway, this seems like it would have been a prime opportunity to announce some new tenants... Hmmm...

[justnick]

It used to be if you said you lived at 34th and Dodge you were poor. Now it's OK to live in midtown.

Wow. What a dip$hit.

Anyway, this seems like it would have been a prime opportunity to announce some new tenants... Hmmm...

Wow. Gotta love OWH and the people it quotes.

[nebport5]

It used to be if you said you lived at 34th and Dodge you were poor. Now it's OK to live in midtown.

Wow. What a dip$hit.

While I don't disagree with this I do fear MTC as a whole may be/become "Jersey Shore" as if the Village Pointe class now has their place in midtown among all the riff-raff.

[Brad]

From Midtown Crossing's facebook page:

[StreetsOfOmaha]

Ah, that reminds me. I was going to mention the fact that they have erected a MASSIVE flagpole in Turner Park. I'm guessing that was the official flag raising ceremony for the enormous flag.

Imagine if Douglas St. were two-way, and drivers heading west got that amazing vista with the huge flag, MTC, and Mutual.

[Stargazer]

That's the difference between a hip new urban development elsewhere and one in Nebraska. The overwhelming presence of an American flag.

[ricko]

Keeps those pesky socialist varmints away.

[OmahaJaysCU]

Is it eomahaforums hate America week or something?

[nebport5]

Is it eomahaforums hate America week or something?

I think Stargazer's point was that patriotism here is measured by the presence and size of your american flag. Kind of like during war when I don't put flag stickers all over my vehicle, which of course makes me a troop hating unpatriotic bas-tard.

[Brad]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 27, 2010

Midtown Crossing's Upscale Outdoor Market Debuts Saturday, May 29

Omaha, Neb. – Midtown Crossing's summer-long grand opening

celebration blossoms this Saturday with the debut of the upscale, 15-week

Outdoor Market. A summer tradition-in-the-making, the Outdoor Market

combines the best of a time-honored farmer’s market with a variety of novel

offerings -- from top-notch coffee and fresh seafood to live entertainment,

gardening demonstrations and cooking lessons.

“We’re thrilled to share such a unique event with the community –

something that’s fresh and fun - and something that takes place in Omaha’s

historic Turner Park, said Molly Skold, marketing director for East Campus

Realty, LLC, the Mutual of Omaha subsidiary developing Midtown Crossing.

“It’s a fabulous way to celebrate both the start of each weekend and the

arrival of Midtown Crossing.”

After debuting on May 29, the Outdoor Market will run every Saturday

from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. through September 4 (Labor Day weekend). Local

produce vendors, entertainment acts and other offerings, including a

special area dedicated to greenery and gardening, will be located on the

east side of Turner Park. Local vendors will include Midtown Crossing

tenants Wohlner's, Three Dog Bakery along with Wenninghoff Farms, Leed Seed

Company, Garden Fresh Vegetables, Guynan Farms, L&L Jacobsen Farms and

Gardner's Wisconsin Cheese. The Personics are this week’s featured

entertainment act.

Each week, the Outdoor Market will also spotlight a different

non-profit organization, inviting that charity to share its message and

raise awareness about its cause. The Salvation Army will be the Outdoor

Market's first featured charity. “This is one way we can applaud and

support the people working to improve the quality of life in Omaha,” said

Skold. “We live here too; we are proud of our community; and we are

committed to being good neighbors.”

Midtown Crossing is a 15-acre, mixed-use urban development in the

heart of Omaha’s historic Midtown neighborhood. Built around an expanded

and revitalized Turner Park, the million-square-foot development includes

nearly 500 condominium and apartment residences as well as more than

220,000 square feet for restaurants, retailers and entertainment venues

along with parking for more than 3,000 vehicles.

[StreetsOfOmaha]

They should offer afternoon hours, especially being in competition with two other farmers' markets close by.

I'm interested to see what makes it "upscale". Does that just mean everything's pricier?

[Brad]

They should offer afternoon hours, especially being in competition with two other farmers' markets close by.

I'm interested to see what makes it "upscale". Does that just mean everything's pricier?

As a vendor, I wish it went 10 to 2 or 3 and not 9 to noon. I loose an hour of set-up time than my normal weekend events. Also 3 hours set up/1 hour tear down for only 3 hours of exhibit time, most events I do its at least 7 hours of exhibit time. I am not complaining, but it is going to be a wirl wind trip on my 5 saturdays!

Not sure what "upscale" means?, I didn't change my prices any...

[wcallahan]

I'm with one of the companies opening up this summer at Midtown Crossing, and we've been trying to prepare our weekend hours around this as well. Would love to get any of your feedback on here. I was also surprised by the short hours of the Farmer's Market, and we had a target of being open for 4 hours on Saturdays in mind. Thinking of:

10 AM - 2 PM Saturdays
Closed Sundays

This would allow any of our visitors to go to the Farmer's Market first (9AM to 10AM). The primary purpose of our Saturday hours is, in addition to client visits, our personal finance classroom that's open to the public. My questions:

- Do you find these hours convenient?
- Do you think this is the best time for such classes?
- If not, do you find Saturday hours unnecessary (and we could better use our resources elsewhere)?

Thanks for the input!

[mcarch]

Your hours and resources would be used on Saturdays, if people know that you have an open classroom and what that classroom is about. People would then wander in; however, if no one knows that your open or at least doesn't look like your open, then yes, the resources would then best be used elsewhere. So if you plan on keeping the hours... make sure the front doors look inviting and open.

[Midtown Gal]

Midtown Crossing to Offer Free Event Shuttle

Omaha, Neb. – Midtown Crossing, Omaha’s unprecedented urban

development, is implementing a free event shuttle for Omaha residents and

visitors, underscoring its commitment to convenient urban living. Shuttle

service will begin the evening of Friday, July 2 and will continue every

Friday and Saturday evening thereafter. The shuttle will also run on

Thursday evenings during the Jazz on the Green concerts which begin July 8

th. The event shuttle will travel extensively through downtown Omaha,

north downtown (North Downtown) and back to Midtown Crossing making key stops along

the way.

“Guests can take advantage of Midtown Crossing’s ample parking, and

then shuttle to North Downtown for a concert at Slowdown; meet friends for drinks or

a show; or catch a game at the Qwest Center or the new TD Ameritrade Park

Omaha. No fighting for a space, no paying expensive parking fees,” said

Molly Skold, marketing director for East Campus Realty, LLC, the Mutual of

Omaha subsidiary developing Midtown Crossing. “It’s a win-win for

everyone.”

The free event shuttle will run a continuous loop throughout those

Friday and Saturday evenings, two loops per hour. Additional runs will be

added during the week to accommodate special events, including Jazz on the

Green which begins on Thursday, July 8 in Turner Park.

Midtown Crossing at Turner Park is urban living redefined, a 15-acre,

mixed-use urban development in the heart of Omaha’s historic Midtown

neighborhood. Built around an expanded and revitalized Turner Park, the

million-square-foot development includes nearly 500 condominium and

apartment units as well as more than 220,000 square feet for restaurants,

retailers and entertainment venues.

Midtown Crossing offers convenient and secure parking for more than

3,000 vehicles. Two parking garages are easily accessible from 33rd,

Farnam and Harney Streets. In both garages, the first three hours are free,

and visitors pay only $1 for each hour thereafter (with a daily maximum fee

of $6). Short-term (max. 2 hours) metered parking is available on Farnam

Street and within Turner Park, accessible from 31st Avenue.

For more information about Midtown Crossing, please visit our

newly-designed web site, http://www.midtowncrossing.com or contact Molly Skold at

(402) 598-9676 or [email protected].

[Big E]

AWESOME news.

Route map anywhere?

[thenewguy]

AWESOME news.

Route map anywhere?

That will definitely make going out easier. I can get to and park in MTC faster than getting to the old market and parking. Plus returning to MTC will make for a good way to finish out the evening before driving home.

[StreetsOfOmaha]

Well this is awesome!

For as much as I have bemoaned the free market of late, this is a great example of the free market responding to a demand that does produce an end result that contributes to the greater good. Although, this seems more "marketing" than "market demand". In any case, it may help create the demand -- which would be a really good thing.

I think in order to be effective this thing will have to run until at least 2:30 or 3:00 AM with the new bar closing time.

It's a little strange that they are calling it a special event shuttle when it will run every Friday and Saturday, with special service "to accommodate special events during the week"...???

[Seth]

I agree that it should run until at least 1am (bar closing, at least for now). What I find strange, however, is that that there is enough additional demand for this shuttle service over the existing bus system to make it worthwhile for MTC. With limited weekend service and nonexistant late-night service, I can understand it though. I do wonder how many people would rather ride a private shuttle rather than MAT just to avoid the bums.

[wcallahan]

Thanks mcarch for your detailed response. In addition to our broader marketing campaign throughout Omaha right now, we also plan to regularly publish the dates for the personal finance classes to the public.

All of your comments and suggestions are welcome as we get closer to our opening late this summer.

[StreetsOfOmaha]

I don't know if there is space for this type of store, but one thing MTC needs (in addition to retail in general) is a Border's or Barnes and Noble. I can't believe there isn't one in Midtown or Downtown. I'd say it's also prime time for a Target to open up in Midtown or Downtown.

[ShawJ]

I don't know if there is space for this type of store, but one thing MTC needs (in addition to retail in general) is a Border's or Barnes and Noble. I can't believe there isn't one in Midtown or Downtown. I'd say it's also prime time for a Target to open up in Midtown or Downtown.

Absolutely. A Borders would be awesome.

[S33]

You mean everyone wants a big box chain store with a plenty of parking in Midtown Omaha?!?!?!?!

[StreetsOfOmaha]

Well, considering there already is a ton of parking... YES! :)

[Brad]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 16, 2010

Midtown Crossing Welcomes New Tenant, Touts Upgraded Website

Omaha, Neb. – Midtown Crossing, Omaha’s boldest and most progressive

urban development, is proud to welcome a delectable new tenant to its

retail roster. Cold Stone Creamery and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory are

set to open a single, co-branded location in Midtown Crossing in late

October 2010. The almost 1,900-square-foot store will sit next to Tru

Salon at 32nd and Farnam St.

“Midtown Crossing is dedicated to delivering a full dining,

entertainment and shopping experience for all of our guests, and what

better way to top it all off than with a big scoop of Peanut Butter Cup

Perfection® or Apple Pie A La Cold Stone®,” said Molly Skold, marketing

director for East Campus Realty, LLC, the Mutual of Omaha subsidiary

developing Midtown Crossing.

Skold added, “It’s exciting to see Midtown Crossing developing right

according to plan. We have a great lineup of restaurants in place, and we

are thrilled to announce this specialty retailer. Each new tenant only adds

to the great diversity here.”

Cold Stone Creamery’s “super premium” ice cream is made fresh in the

store everyday. At the customer’s direction -- and much to their delight --

it can be blended on a frozen granite stone with fruit, nuts, candy,

cookies and brownies.

“At Cold Stone Creamery, we pride ourselves on winning combinations.

We’ve shown that, once again, with our decision to locate in this amazing

Midtown Crossing development,” said Corey Watton, co-owner of the Midtown

Crossing store.

The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory component adds an extensive line

of premium chocolates and other confectionery products to the retail mix.

The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory concept was integrated into four Cold

Stone Creamery stores in October 2008. As of May 2010, more than two dozen

stores have either opened or been converted to the Rocky Mountain Chocolate

Factory / Cold Stone Creamery co-branded concept.

“The two concepts are highly complementary in terms of reputation,

brand awareness and seasonality, and together create the ultimate dessert

destination,” said Dan Beem, president of Cold Stone Creamery.

In addition to announcing the new tenant, Midtown Crossing is also

touting its new and improved website -- http://www.midtowncrossing.com.

Developed by Waitt Interactive, the vibrant redesign features a

wealth of information about Midtown Crossing’s residential and retail

offerings, special events and development amenities.

“Waitt Interactive has done a stellar job. The site is user-friendly;

it’s informative; and the public is responding. We’ve seen a dramatic

increase in web traffic since the new midtowncrossing.com went live last

month,” said Skold.

She added the site “really puts the ‘town’ back in

midtowncrossing.com with information about Turner Park and the historic

Midtown community itself.”

Through http://www.midtowncrossing.com, visitors can also sign up to become

a “Midtown Crossing VIP,” a distinction that entitles them to email alerts

about Midtown Crossing’s latest store and restaurant openings, future

events and residential happenings.

Midtown Crossing is urban living redefined, a 15-acre, mixed-use

urban development in the heart of Omaha’s historic Midtown neighborhood.

Built around an expanded and revitalized Turner Park, the

million-square-foot development includes nearly 500 condominium and

apartment units as well as more than 220,000 square feet for restaurants,

retailers and entertainment venues along with parking for more than 3,000

vehicles.

A summer-wide series of festive grand opening celebrations is

underway, including a weekly upscale outdoor market, live entertainment,

demonstrations, community events and special gatherings.

[StreetsOfOmaha]

These are not part of a "retail roster". In fact, to my knowledge, no such thing exists. So far, all I've seen is a "bar and restaurant roster" and a very small "service business roster".

I see: Broaden your definition of "retail" so it seems you're meeting the project's intended goals and mission.

[thenewguy]

funny: that's what was thinking.

[Greg S]

Yeah it's really not a retail area. I think that was over stated or over assumed from the beginning.

Greg