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A New Year “A New Year, a new you,” that’s what they say. Well, considering this month’s features, I can’t say that I disagree. The New Year is about starting a new chapter. It’s about cutting the balloon from the sandbag and letting elements from the prior year fly away. Some of us will make resolutions that have to do with bettering yourself. For many, that means getting in shape after indulging over the holidays. As hard as that may sound, our friends at Lifetime Fitness, a featured business this month, are here to help with the more personal goals. For others, it will be about bettering your environment; the places in which you spend most of your time. Never underestimate what a cleaner home, a (somewhat) more organized toy room, or a kitchen makeover can do for the soul. Several home improvement businesses are featured in this month’s issue, so dive in to your new beginning. No matter what your resolution is about this year, you can’t go wrong with kicking 2013 off with the ones you love the most; perhaps over a memorable dinner at one of our favorites, The Grey Plume (enter contest below!), or a tropical vacation planned by Travel & Transport. No matter how you choose to better yourself or your surroundings, we are pleased to introduce you to a range of local businesses to help make this your happiest New Year yet.
Cheers to all, and Happy New Year!
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Flock To It: The Grey Plume
dine
by Emily Belden
While they’re not the new kid on the block anymore, The Grey Plume remains one of Omaha’s most original dining establishments, with a knack for reinvention and going green. Located in the heart of Mid-Town crossing, The Grey Plume is the first of it’s a kind: a fine-dining restaurant that feels like home. That’s correct; despite the white linen tablecloths, the restaurant’s spot-on service keeps pretention out of the picture. Another thing they that stays on the low? Waste. “We opened as the greenest restaurant in the country,” says soft-spoken chef/owner Clayton Chapman, the humble man behind the 4-star rating from The Green Restaurant Association in 2010. A combination of full-composting, whole-animal cooking, and a robust recycling program all contributed to the acclaimed credential. Really honing in on the farm-to-table movement, The Grey Plume’s approach to ingredients can be summed up in just a few words: local, sustainable, fresh. “We strive to work the best ingredients and keep them in their organic form,” says Chapman who admittedly doesn’t spend much time keeping tabs on fluffy food trends. By constantly sourcing local ingredients, The Grey Plume’s menu is rewritten frequently
to reflect new seasons and new visions. “We come in everyday with fresh eyes,” Chapman says of his culinary team, which includes a charcuterist, micro-greens specialist, a pastry chef, and two wine directors. Hot right now? “Squash and pumpkin-based dishes,” he says. Bust aside from the food, The Grey Plume also has a well developed wine and cocktail program, which features smallbatch distilleries and in-house creations such as homemade bitters, which packs a punch to their classic and craft cocktail offerings. From beyond-fresh flavor to the comfortable at-home ambiance, all diners can expect a memorable experience. For those looking for something a little more in-and-out, the restaurant just announced a new Bar Snacks menu, featuring items like duck-fat donuts and house-cured prosciutto for $12 and under. Home • Life • Style • January 2013
Home • Life • Style • January 2013
Home • Life • Style • January 2013
feature Make Your NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION
LAST
It never fails. Year after year you make a New Year’s resolution to get fit and three weeks in you’re back to your old ways. Jake Booth, Personal Training Department Head at Life Time Fitness Omaha, has a few tips to make your resolution last. • Change your mindset from making a resolution to making a commitment: A resolution determines a certain course of action, but fails to build the obligation to achieve it. A commitment is a promise and puts one’s credibility on the line, which impacts motivation. • Make a specific goal: Is your resolution to get fit, or eat better? Think about how you will achieve that goal and make that your resolution. For example, commit to playing a round of tennis once a week or making a healthy dinner three times a week. Make your goals realistic and attainable. • Make a plan: Determine what days during the week you are hitting the gym, making a home-cooked meal, or working out with a friend. A plan will turn your new healthy habits into a routine. • Build a support team: Have a friend join you on your health journey, so you can hold each other accountable to your commitments. Group fitness is another way to stick to your commitment. When you join a workout class, you’ll have a whole team holding you accountable. • Sign yourself up for events that will keep you on track: If you have a 5K, marathon or triathlon coming up, you’re more likely to stick to your workout routine. In addition, Life Time is hosting Commitment Day 365 throughout the year to help people achieve their goals. • Forgive yourself: If you missed your workout because you were busy or sick, don’t let that hinder you. Keep a positive mindset and pick up where you left off. Don’t let your effort go to waste. • Don’t give up: If you’ve reached a plateau, think about other alternatives that will help you reach your goal. If you’ve been running for exercise, switch to a strength-training program or get involved with a group fitness class such as yoga or Pilates. Home • Life • Style • January 2013
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Home • Life • Style • January 2013
Home • Life • Style • January 2013
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