Best of Omaha 2023 Results - 31 Years

FROM THE EDITOR | JULIUS FREDRICK

Once Upon a Time in Omaha

BEST OF OMAHA 2023 CELEBRATES

VOTERS

AND LOCAL BUSINESS WITH 31 ST ANNUAL CONTEST

Here we are. With thousands of ballots cast and tallied, and hundreds of worthy businesses contending for ‘Best of’ status, the results are in—this year’s winners forever memorialized in the glossy, vibrant pages to follow. On behalf of the team at Omaha Magazine, I’m humbled and delighted to present the 31st annual Best of Omaha Results Issue.

Firstly, congratulations to the winners, and thank you to those who participated in voting this year. Your continued engagement has made Best of Omaha what it is today—Omaha’s most reliable, comprehensive, and easy-to-navigate business recognition contest. Most would agree, it runs like clockwork.

Speaking of time, you may have noticed a few interesting faces introducing our winning categories this year; clocks, watches, or “time pieces,” as recommended for the 31st gift exchange by modern wedding anniversary lists. A practical, tongue-incheek offering in my opinion, as if to announce: “Can you believe it? No, really... look at the time. We actually made it past 30!”

Anniversaries aside, let’s talk about time more broadly. No, not in the physical sense. I’ve spent far too many hours pretending to understand the “spacetime” page on Wikipedia as is. Rather, let’s discuss time as an everyday concept. It’s amazing what it can do.

Time flies, races, runs, and on rare occasions, stands perfectly still. Sure, time takes its toll, but it also heals.

It’s likewise amazing what people can do with it.

You can spend time, but you can’t buy it. You can make time, take time, waste time— you can even chew time, if you’re the head football coach down at Lincoln, that is.

Now that we’ve explored the profound and deeply mystifying concept of time, let’s roll back the clock.

For 31 years and counting, Best of Omaha has represented the largest, longest-run ning, and most legitimate community-voted awards contest in the metro. Growing up in Omaha, I quickly learned that a storefront plastered in black and yellow Best of Omaha decals led to quality. That still holds true today. Now, just as then, the winners listed in this year’s Results issue represent the city’s finest in retail, services, dining, health, and more.

So once again, to area business owners, their staff, and their loyal patrons, I extend my gratitude. Thank you for being a part of Best of Omaha 2023

Your Best of Omaha Team

Patrick Combs PRESIDENT/CEO WALNUT MEDIA

The team at Walnut Media and 94.5 Boomer Radio offer a great big congratu lations to all of the 2023 Best of Omaha winners! We continue to be amazed at the level of participation from the community to recognize the outstand ing local businesses and organizations!

The Best of Omaha has positioned itself as one of the premier business recognition programs in the country and winning is a definite badge of honor for businesses that receive the award!

We are proud of the small part we play in getting the word out about voting and announcing the winners to the community at large!

Congratulations to this year’s winners!

strive to shine a light on the great work being done to improve our community.

From news to advertising, we’re committed to highlighting the individ uals and businesses that make this area a great place to live. That’s why we’re proud to be a part of Omaha Magazine ’s Best of Omaha Awards. They highlight the amazing local businesses making a difference. All voted on by you, their customers. From everyone at KETV, congratulations to the nominees and winners.

Voter engagement is key.

Best of Omaha wouldn’t be relevant without its voters. Tens of thousands of folks who take the time to share their votes. It’s not easy or quick to vote in Best of Omaha by design. First you need to register to vote. Then you wait for a voting link to be sent while we verify your email address. And then voters spend an average of 20 minutes online selecting their choices, in an average of 23 categories. So thank you, voters, for your time and your votes. You truly make a difference in dozens of businesses’ reputations.

Part of what makes the Best of Omaha contest unique is we give voters an opportunity to leave comments about the voting site or individual businesses. And thousands of you take the time to share comments. An example of these comments is below, and more are spread throughout the results in this book. Again thank you, voters, for your feedback. We’re listening! “

THE BOILER ROOM...EVERYTHING IS EXCEPTIONAL—THE FOOD, THE WINE, THE WAIT STAFF, THE AMBIANCE. NEVER A BAD MEAL OR EXPERIENCE.

Congratulations!

CITY OF OMAHA

Dear Friends, Congratulations to the 2023 Best of Omaha winners.

Omaha Magazine ’s Best of Omaha issue recognizes our favorites, an especially reward ing recognition because it comes from customers.

Whether you’re looking for a new restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, the best happy hour or hotel, a trusted child care or home repairs company, or services to keep your pets healthy and happy, customers trust the Best of Omaha list for referrals.

Thank you, Omaha Magazine, and to all the Best of Omaha voters!

Jeffery PRESIDENT/CEO GREATER OMAHA CHAMBER

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VISIT OMAHA

The transformation Omaha has seen in recent years is truly remarkable and is a testament to its dedicated people. Tangible, results-driven growth and prosperity is the product of a commitment to enriching Omaha with hard work, intention ality, and vision. This year’s Best of Omaha award winners demonstrated these key qualities and, as such, are economic and social drivers in moving our city forward.

This year’s honorees each showed in their own unique way how to grow and sustain a business. They showed how to take on any challenges they may come across and turn their company into a community leader. Each honoree took time and effort to ensure their business would not only be competitive in the market, but would also build their community as well. Because of their accomplishments and attention to their customers, these companies were recognized as being the best in their respective categories.

Congratulations, Best of Omaha award winners! Your honors are well deserved. We appreciate your role in our community and your contributions to our exceptional quality of life.

After two years of learning to zig and zag, you and your team displayed the creativity and originality that made you stand out. Congratulations–your innovation in the face of adversity is admirable and this award is well deserved.

Visit Omaha, the city’s official tourism authority, works to stimulate economic growth by attracting out-of-town visitors to our community. Last year, more than 12.7 million travel ers came to Omaha and dined in our restaurants, stayed in our hotels , and explored our attractions. The money they spent at your businesses not only supported you, but also our local economy in general. As we all continue to maneuver our way through recovery, businesses like yours help us thrive and inspire forward momentum.

Congratulations again, and best wishes on a successful 2023.

CHAIRMAN SARPY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

I’m thrilled to recognize the 2023 Best of Omaha winners, a group that represents the best businesses across Omaha and Sarpy County. The honorees represent the members of our community who dedicate so much of their lives to provide us wonderful restaurants, quality services, and beloved experiences.

Commitment by the business community is a huge reason why people want to live in Sarpy County and why we are the fastest-growing county in Nebraska. As a county govern ment, Sarpy County is charged with building infrastructure, including roads. We feel good when those investments spark a business to open a storefront because it not only expands the tax base but creates new oppor tunities for our residents.

We’re grateful so many Best of Omaha winners have chosen to call Sarpy County home. We thank them for making Sarpy County a better place and we wish all the winners another great year ahead!

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STORY BY TODD LEMKE

Best of Omaha

THE ORIGINAL, LARGEST, AND MOST-TRUSTED CONTEST IN THE METRO

Best of Omaha was designed and implemented in 1992 as a true recognition award program. It consisted of paper ballots with just 30 voting categories, and no adver tisements or suggested choices were allowed—just blanks for answers to be handwritten. The Best of Omaha logo didn’t even mention Omaha Magazine. Very few, if any, winners advertised in the results section of Omaha Magazine, which would publish once the votes were calculated.

Then in 1998, my brother, Tyler Lemke, came into the business and suggested, ‘Todd, this contest could be so much more…We could have people vote online. We could give banners and door stickers to every business voted a winner. We could have the largest, most significant sampling of Omahans’ opinions on hundreds of business types. This could be big.’

Boom! Tyler’s visionary ideas made this contest explode. However, the core principle of keep ing this contest as a true recognition program adds legitimacy to BOO and still guides us on everything we do.

Fast forward to 2023, 31 years later. Omaha has several wanna-be Best contests today, but there’s truly no comparison of their contests to ours. Best of Omaha continues to be, by far, the largest opinion poll in the city, with more than 290,000 (and growing) verified registered emails, and typically 25-40% of them voting each year.

We are also the most legitimate Best contest in the metro, thanks in part to our proprietary voting system built by the brightest voting system minds in the U.S.

So, what is it we do differently to keep our promotional contest legitimate?

• All email addresses are verified prior to voting.

• Only one ballot per voter is issued.

• A minimum of five categories must be voted on for the ballot to count.

• No advertising is allowed on the ballot.

• No pull-down menu of choices are used on the ballot.

Other contests have no verification of email addresses. They allow people to vote daily, and for just one business. And they allow advertising on the ballot and/or provide pull-down menus of their advertisers to choose from.

Voters know the difference and respect Best of Omaha’s voting system for creating a true recognition award contest.

So, feel good about your votes, and know you are truly making a difference in dozens of busi nesses’ bottom line. Your vote does matter at Best of Omaha!

Stories of Omaha’s Best

Be st of Omaha winners provide exemplary services and solutions from the best place to fuel up with morning coffee to the best place for beauty treat ments and more. The following paid profiles give insight to a variety of local businesses, all of which were voted by the public as a Best of Omaha winner. Featured profile categories include: Best Mexican Dining, Best Private School, Best Hair Salon, Best Custom Home Builder, Best Estate Planning, and more.

CURT HOFER & ASSOCIATES

Custom Home Builder

“O N THE ONE hand, there’s the desire to create something completely new. That is designed specifically for you, the way you live and the statement you want your home to make. On the other hand, there’s the expectation that your builder bring the highest degree of expertise, crafts manship and accountabil ity. Finding the perfect bal ance that’s what enables us to have the great relationships with clients that we do,” said Steve Huber, president of Curt Hofer & Associates. The high-end custom home building firm has again been voted Best of Omaha.

With decades of experience, Curt Hofer & Associates continues to be a driving force in high-end custom home building. “We do have an amazing history and collective experience to draw from,” said Craig Linnenbrink, vice presi dent of construction. “But we are firmly planted in the present inspired by the dreams, ideas and wishes of clients and what it takes to accomplish them. Often that leads us to develop new approaches to what are typ ically routine parts of the process or challenging our selves to find engineering solutions to accommodate the desired result.”

Creating that unique and lasting connection with clients has been a key to

Curt Hofer & Associates. These collaborations have resulted in some of the area’s finest homes that are as varied and unique as the homeowners who help to create them. In an industry that talks a lot about oneof-a-kind, these custom homes truly are.

From Houzz and Pinterestinspired ideas, to trending colors, finishes and mate rials, to family heirlooms, photos and even printed magazines, along with the practicalities of daily living, entertaining and activities there are so many details that drive a high-end custom home’s design and construction. Year after year, and home after home, Curt Hofer & Associates proves they’re up

to the challenge. In addi tion to the firm’s many Best of Omaha wins, Curt Hofer & Associates also contin ues to earn both local and national recognition for its high-end custom homes and the individual rooms within them.

16820 Frances St., Suite No. 102 Omaha, NE 68130 . 402.758.0440 curthofer.com

ANDREW C. SIGERSON, J.D. LEGACY DESIGN STRATEGIES

Estate Planning, Employer - Less Than 100 Employees

PEOPLE ARE MORE than money. Families are about legacy. Legacy Design Strategies is a unique law firm that helps families pass on both their money and their legacy.

Imagine a process where you pass not just your wealth to your loved ones but also the legacy you have built over your lifetime. They are counselors and lawyers. They are passion ate about helping families tell their stories.

Legacy Design Strategies’ unique flat fee process ensures you get all the time you need to build a plan that is unique to your family and their Lifetime Legacy Program™ keeps that plan on track for

the rest of your life through updates, law changes and annual counseling.

They work hand in hand with your other advisors through a team approach that keeps your best family and your legacy in the forefront.

Legacy Design Strategies is one of the largest law firms in the Midwest that focuses its practice on estate and business planning, includ ing trusts, wills, powers of attorney, charitable plan ning, Medicaid planning, business entity formation and maintenance, and business succession strategies. In addi tion, they work with high net worth families and business owners on sophisticated strat egies to protect their wealth.

Legacy Design Strategies’ goal is to assist clients in maintaining control during their life and passing their hard-earned wealth to their loved ones with built-in pro tections while minimizing the time, costs and complex ity of wealth transfer from generation to generation.

MISSION: Legacy Design’s mission is to help families design, share and preserve their family legacy for future generations through careful legal planning and lifetime relationships.

RESULTS: Planning is not about documents, it is about results. Every step of the way, Legacy Design’s goal is to advise and plan with clients to achieve the results they desire.

CORE VALUES.

Legacy: Legacy Design’s work is significant because every client’s legacy is significant.

Excellence: Legacy Design holds themselves account able to the highest standards of service.

Integrity: Legacy Design honors their word.

Families: Families are at the center of everything they do.

9859 S. 168th Ave., Omaha, NE 68136 402.235.5625 . info@ldstrategies.com ldstrategies.com

BROWNELL TALBOT

PROVIDES the founda tion upon which children become compassionate, empowered, and deter mined individuals who have the ability and drive to positively impact the lives of others. In the classroom, on its sports fields, on the stage, and beyond its campus BT offers diverse opportunities for children to be known, inspired, and challenged.

BT’s faculty and staff under stand that learning is a life long pursuit. Students are challenged to address com plex problems and act with integrity. They are encour aged to be active members of their communities through volunteering or working together in activism. BT

BROWNELL TALBOT

Private Elementary School, Private High School

knows that empowering students to overcome their hesitancies and take action on matters they care about is an essential step in foster ing leadership skills. Here, children prepare a founda tion upon which they build extraordinary lives: lives with the power to transform the world.

BT is a college preparatory school focused on developing not just curious learn ers, but human beings who are well rounded and care for others. The school cul tivates in its students the skills to build relationships and knowledge to work across cultural differences. The school excels at provid ing individualized attention, realizing innovative ideas,

and creating experiences that help children reach new levels of success.

BT is the only private school in Omaha challenging stu dents to discover themselves and their distinct talents through a globally minded education, small class sizes, and personalized atten tion. The curriculum from Lower School through Upper School prepares students for a lifetime of achievement through a commitment to integrity and responsible global citi zenship. BT offers a distinct and enduring advantage that takes root in Lower School and results in BT graduates being better prepared to take on the challenges of college and the world beyond.

Nebraska’s only private, inde pendent, college prep school for students age 3 through grade 12.

Visit brownell.edu to learn more and plan your visit to campus today!

Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School

400 N. Happy Hollow Blvd. Omaha, NE 68132 402.556.3772 brownell.edu

COUNSELING CONNECTIONS & ASSOCIATES

Counseling Services, Couples Counseling

COUNSELING CON NECTIONS & Associ ates would like to thank the Omaha community for their trusted vote as Omaha’s No. 1 Counsel ing Service seven years in a row and No. 1 Couples Counseling Service for the past two years. Dr. Kristi Tackett-Newburg founded Counseling Connections & Associates (CCA) in 2011 with a goal of empowering clients to become the best version of themselves using the latest research and tools that science has to offer.

The past year has shown that the demand for mental health services isn’t slow ing down anytime soon. CCA currently has 24 pro viders and is struggling to keep up with the demand. “We are still very much in a growth phase with plans to open our second loca tion in Elkhorn next year. We have found that the demand for Telehealth ser vices has slowed way down with more and more people wanting in-person services, which means we need more offices.” The Elkhorn building will house 18 more therapy offices allow ing us to better serve the West Omaha and Gretna markets.

CCA has continued to focus on expanding their service offerings. “Aside from coun seling and medication man agement services, we now offer emotional wellness coaching along with per formance and executive/ leadership coaching. We’ve also begun offering more targeted group therapy options for consumers want ing to take a deeper dive into topics like codependency or conflict resolution. In addition, we plan to offer couples’ intensives, work shops and various digital products. We are so grateful for our clients and want to make sure they have many options to choose from for their mental health needs.”

9802 Nicholas St. Suite No. 350 Omaha, NE 68114 402.932.2296 ccaomaha.com

JOEL SCHLESSINGER, M.D. Cosmetic Surgeon

DR. JOEL SCHLESSINGER

is a world-renowned der matologist and cosmetic sur geon who has been profiled in The New York Times , The Wall Street Journal and other national publications. He personally performs all facial injection treatments for his patients. Dr. Schlessinger’s practice offers a variety of the latest cosmetic surgery proce dures, including Botox, fillers, body sculpting treatments for cellulite and fat reductions, laser treatments for tattoo removal, and hair removal. His practice has some of the newest tech nologies, including QWO for cellulite, EndyMed Micronee dling, and the Juvéderm Collec tion of fillers to plump the lips and lines around the mouth. Dr. Schlessinger is the single largest Allergan account in the world, offering more Botox, Juve derm, and Latisse to patients

than any other practice. Addi tionally, his dedicated profes sional staff works tirelessly to make sure you’re well-cared for and happy.

Dr. Schlessinger is continu ally educating himself and his staff on the current trends and treatments in cosmetic surgery. As the founder of Cosmetic Surgery Forum, an annual conference held in Nashville, Tennessee (formerly held in Las Vegas), he provides a multi-spe cialty educational symposium on the latest cosmetic surgery and dermatological procedures for hundreds of dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons.

2802 Oak View Dr., Suite No. 100 Omaha, NE 68144 . 402.334.7546

SchlessingerMD.com

JOEL SCHLESSINGER, M.D. Dermatologist

BOARD-CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST

JOEL Schlessinger, M.D., founded Schlessinger MD in 1993 as the premier dermatology resource and clinic in the state of Nebraska, treating condi tions ranging from acne to skin cancer. Dr. Schlessinger is an outstanding and caring profes sional who works to provide you the best solution-oriented care and to find new treatments and innovative options for medical skin conditions, including: pso riasis, eczema, acne, skin cancer, warts, birthmarks and more. His staff of dedicated professionals is committed to providing the best service and solution to each and every patient.

Dr. Schlessinger also offers a variety of professional, phy sician-only products for pur chase, including his signature LovelySkin LUXE line and the patented FixMySkin Healing Balms with 1% Hydrocortisone, invented by he and his son Daniel Schlessinger, M.D. After more than twenty years, his practice, originally a dermatology clinic, now includes cosmetic dermatol ogy, a clinical research facility, a world-class day spa, retail store, and an e-commerce site.

2802 Oak View Dr., Suite No. 300 Omaha, NE 68144 4 02.334.7546

SchlessingerMD.com

LOVELYSKIN RETAIL STORE

Beauty Supply Store Under the direction of Joel Schlessinger, M.D.

LOVELYSKIN.COM HAS BEEN offering premier skin care and beauty products since 1997, but it wasn’t until 2010 that the dreams of a brick-andmortar home came true. The LovelySkin retail store offers hun dreds of brands and thousands of dermatologist-approved prod ucts, including: cosmeceuticals, makeup, hair care and beauty tools and devices from brands like SkinMedica, Neocutis, SkinCeuticals, Jane Iredale , EltaMD, Surface, and more.

Dr. Schlessinger aimed to offer a less intimidating way to access his knowledge of the best prod ucts for various skin concerns without having to make a der matology clinic visit. While not all skin issues are treatable this way, our retail staff will craft a regimen that serves you well and

works with your skin. Our highly trained staff of licensed aesthe ticians and experienced sales associates, each handpicked and trained by Dr. Schlessinger, work diligently to find what best suits your skin care needs.

LovelySkin frequently hosts exclusive events with national brand educators and makeup art ists, giving customers access to the latest in makeup, cosmetic, and skin health trends. The store also houses LovelySkin Spa Express, which offers a variety of medical spa procedures with pampering and relaxation in mind.

2929 Oak View Dr., Suite No. 100 Omaha, NE 68144

402.697.6565 LovelySkin.com/Retail

LOVELYSKIN.COM

Local Website Under the direction of Joel Schlessinger, M.D.

WE ARE PROUD to be the number one rated web site in Omaha! LovelySkin.com is the online market leader in cosmeceuticals (cosmetics with pharmaceutical benefits). Devel oped by board-certified derma tologist Dr. Joel Schlessinger, it is the largest dermatologist-owned and operated cosmeceutical web site, serving over a million cus tomers all over the world. Lovely Skin.com offers more than 350 brands and 15,000 dermatolo gist-approved products, includ ing skin care, makeup, hair care, beauty tools and devices, and more. Since its launch, Lovely Skin.com has become the largest dermatologist-owned and oper ated skin, hair, and beauty web site in the world.

LovelySkin.com started in 1997 as an off-shoot of Dr. Schless inger’s dermatology clinic, fill ing only one or two orders per week. Over the course of 23 years, LovelySkin.com has expanded to a 50,000 square foot space that has changed the face of online cosmetic fulfillment, shipping all orders from Omaha with inhouse support and unparalleled customer service that has won the Bizrate Circle of Excellence Plat inum Award for eleven consecu tive years—recently selected one of Newsweeks Fastest Growing and Best Online Shops. We invite you to come visit our award-win ning store near Oak View Mall, or if you are interested in joining this dynamic team, go to Lovely Skin.com/jobs to apply.

2929 Oak View Dr., Suite No. 300 Omaha, NE 68144

402.697.1100 LovelySkin.com

LOVELYSKIN

SPA

Med Spa — Under the direction of Joel Schlessinger, M.D.

LOVELYSKIN SPA WAS the first med spa in Nebraska in 1996 and continues to offer the widest variety of spa-related services in addition to cosmetic treatments, including BOTOX, Dysport, fillers, and laser hair removal. Our licensed and cer tified staff is trained to perform procedures that have been spe cially created in conjunction with Medical Director Joel Schlessinger M.D., who per sonally performs all filler and BOTOX injections, for opti mal medical and cosmetic ben efits. Our aestheticians perform facials, peels, Pelleve, Pellefirm and DiamondGlow advanced treatments in addition to many other rejuvenating procedures.

Over the years, technology has improved, but one thing that hasn’t changed is the importance of seeking a professional whose main goal is safety and efficacy. The staff at Schlessinger MD and LovelySkin Spa are highly trained on the latest equipment and the most up-to-date tech niques. Dr. Schlessinger and his physician assistants personally oversee each cosmetic treatment to make sure procedures are both safe and effective. Schlessinger MD and LovelySkin Spa are proud to have been performing various cosmetic procedures since 1996 with a safety record unparalleled in this area.

2802 Oak View Dr., Suite No. 300 Omaha, NE 68144 . 402.334.1226 LovelySkin.com/Spa

GARAGE REVOLUTION

Garage Flooring, Decorative Concrete

GARAGE REVOLUTION

IS a family-owned busi ness with a passion for garage floor coatings and decorative concrete. Started in 2015, they have worked with a multitude of manufacturers to develop the best coating system for var ious scenarios and uses. In the ever-evolving coating industry, Garage Revolution consistently strives to provide the highest quality materials possible.

A key facet of their success is their meticulous attention to detail. When it comes to sub strate preparation, diamond grinding the concrete allows for a good profile for excellent coat ing adhesion. The highly skilled staff at Garage Revolution applies coatings at the required thickness, greatly extending sub strate longevity as a result.

Garage Revolution also handles concrete staining as well as com mercial applications. “Coatings are not a ‘one size fits all,’ and certain circumstances require different coating options.”

“We welcome the opportunity to serve the Omaha and surround ing area contact us today to schedule a quote and witness firsthand the extreme adhesion and durability we’re known for. Thank you for voting us Best of Omaha in both the Garage Flooring and Decorative Concrete categories !”

8901 J St. #4, Omaha, NE 68127 402.999.6288 . garage-revolution.com

ROTELLA’S ITALIAN BAKERY Bakery

AS CEO OF Rotella’s Italian Bakery for more than four decades, Louis Rotella Jr. has envisioned and achieved more; expanding the family business into a nationally-renowned man ufacturer; cultivating, along the way, an extended family of loyal employees and customers.

“From the time I was a kid to what the bakery is today, you sit back and think, ‘This is unbelievable.’ That’s what makes you proud,” Rotella said.

Italian immigrants Alessandro and Maria Rotella opened the bakery in 1921. While revering his grandparents’ Old World skill, Rotella accelerated the growth-momentum of his late father, Louis Sr. The younger’s instinct for business development inspired a national campaign to sell fresh, frozen bread; more robust route distribution; and sales agreements with regional and national restaurant chains.

“When Lou Jr. said to his dad, ‘I want to sell frozen bread,’ and started doing it, the business exploded,” said longtime Plant Manager Domnic Costanzo.

Rotella’s moved to its current location in La Vista in 1989. The CEO has prioritized prod uct innovation and automation, allowing the century-old com pany to grow into a premier highspeed wholesale bakery.

“My father taught me the people who work here aren’t a number or position, they’re part of the Rotella’s Bakery family,” said Louis Rotella III, Rotella’s Chief Operating Officer.

OMAHA PRIMARY EYECARE

Optometrist

“S O MUCH MORE than 20/20 Vision! When we first came up with this slogan, our staff looked around and chuckled about it. Then the more we thought about it, the more it fit. Having been voted one of Omaha’s Best Optometric practices for 13 years in a row, we feel we’ve earned it.”

“What makes us the best? You’d have to ask one of our patients (and unfortunately, we can’t list them here due to HIPPA). What we can tell you is from the moment you call our office, come in, or schedule an appointment online, our focus is to create a memorable patient experience.”

“How do we do that? We start at the top with doctors that care, who treat patients with compassion and integrity. We have a staff that works with us in providing the highest level of care, using the most advanced technology available.”

“The one comment we hear con sistently from our new patients is, ‘I’ve never had that done in an eye exam,’ our response is ‘seeing well does not guarantee healthy eyes.’ They always say the best compliment you can receive is a referral, and over 50% of our new patients came from referrals.”

“Thank you to all our patients who trusted us by referring family and friends and voting us Best Optometrist in 2023.”

—Marsha Kubica, O.D. Kristen Johnson, O.D. Corey Langford, O.D. Lexye Bruegman, O.D.

1011 S. 180th St. Elkhorn, NE 402.330.3000 omahaeyecare.com

6949 S. 108th St., La Vista, NE 68128 402.592.6600 Office 1.800.759.0360 Toll-Free rotellasbakery.com

and Fashion Eyewear Shop

TRIOS BELIEVES IN providing a high-end luxury salon experience that feels warm, welcoming, and intentional for ALL.

The woman-owned salon was created and grown with a passion to do some thing beautiful for their guests, their team, and the beauty industry.

Trios’ values are intentionally driven by caring for humans.

On a mission to ensure that everyone feels respected and celebrated as they are, Trios removed gender labels from their pricing menu in 2018. They continually challenge themselves and educate their team to provide haircare that makes people feel like their truest selves.

TRIOS SALON

Hair Salon

The salon’s zero-waste initia tive allows guests to be part of a sustainable movement that expands the idea of beauty. From cutting water usage to recycling and com posting locally, Trios believes in leaving the planet better than they found it.

At the heart of the salon is a well-loved team, a collec tion of unique humans from every background and stage of life. Trios is on a mission to redefine stylist care by offering life-enhancing ben efits and access to amazing education, mentorship, and tools for growth.

Last year saw Trios expand its award-winning culture and beliefs by creating its

sister brand, XOXO Salon. With a focus on small teams, strong systems, and inten tional client care, XOXO provides an intimate and inviting space where guests can relax and enjoy the beauty of their hair.

With a strong passion for the future of beauty, Trios Founder Somer Krueger is excited to announce the next step in her team’s jour ney to educate and grow the next generation of local professionals. This year Somer launches SOHO Hair Academy, an innova tive school of cosmetology that empowers students to master their skills and grow their future in the beauty industry!

Hair is more than just a hobby, it’s a career! SOHO believes in helping students experience their full poten tial by providing a compre hensive master education with skilled instructors, as well as business mentor ship and tools to achieve true success in the industry and take their careers to the next level. They are excited for another year of doing something beautiful for their community!

3525 N. 147th St., Suite No. 212 Omaha, NE 68116 402.578.1800 . triossalon.com

MILAN LASER HAIR REMOVAL Laser Hair Removal

O MAHA’S BEST- KEPT SECRET.

The nation’s largest laser hair removal company, Milan Laser Hair Removal, calls Omaha, Nebraska, its home. Many have driven by the clinics in central and west Omaha, but not everyone knows Milan Laser’s corporate headquarters is housed in Omaha too.

“We’ve experienced so many milestones this year—we became the largest laser hair removal company in the coun try with more than 220 loca tions nationwide, surpassed the 1,500+ employee mark nation ally and celebrated our 10th anniversary,” said Dr. Shikhar Saxena, co-founder and CEO of Milan Laser Hair Removal.

Milan Laser’s humble begin nings started in Papillion, Nebraska, with a single clinic. Saxena, and his high school best friend and Milan co-founder, Dr. Abe Schumacher, decided to focus only on laser hair removal because it proved to be lifechanging for clients.

Over the past decade, Milan has been revolutionizing the laser hair removal industry (and the aesthetics industry as a whole) by offering technology to treat all skin tones and guaranteeing every client’s results for life at one affordable price with their exclu sive Unlimited Package™, which gives clients unlimited treatments on any body area purchased.

As a medically based company, Milan Laser is continually

refining its proprietary protocol and each treatment is performed by a highly trained medical professional.

“Our clients can always rest easy knowing they’re getting treated by experts,” said Saxena. “Not only are they getting the most effective treatments, but they’re also getting them done safely.”

Along with the new headquar ters in West Omaha, Milan Laser also has a warehouse distribution center and a call center in the Omaha Metro area to accommodate the com pany’s rapid growth.

“We’ve grown a lot over the last few years, but our mission remains the same—and it’s at the heart of everything we do

at Milan,” emphasized Colleen Papek, President of Milan Laser Hair Removal. Our goal will always be to deliver the best results in the industry while pro viding every client an exceptional customer experience.” To learn more, visit MilanLaser.com or follow @MilanLaser on Instagram and Twitter.

225 N 80th St., Omaha, NE 68114 402.812.5111

16939 Wright Plaza, Omaha, NE 68130 402.991.0789

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JOHN HARBISON, M.D.

OMAHA FACE

Cosmetic Surgeon

AT OMAHA FACE, our double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. John Harbison, is widely recognized as a premier facial plastic sur geon in the region and is very honored to be recognized as a Best of Omaha Cosmetic Surgeon. He has established a practice that provides out standing, natural results and an elevated level of patient care.

Here, success is not by chance— it’s engineered. Beginning with a foundation of extensive surgi cal training, including board certifications in both head & neck surgery, as well as facial plastic & reconstructive sur gery, Dr. Harbison has dedi cated his entire clinical prac tice to facial aesthetics. Every procedure and technology offered is carefully designed to keep outcomes predictable and natural. Additionally, he

has established his own stateof-the-art, AAAASF accredited surgical facility where you can expect privacy, and treatment with the highest patient health and safety standards.

Dr. Harbison believes patients deserve personalized care throughout every step of the pro cess. The initial consultation is comfortable, and treatments are tailored to meet each patient’s goals. The personal touches con tinue for the entire journey, from soothing pre-surgery jitters to detailed guidance throughout the recovery process. The end result? A low-stress experience, superior outcomes, and a newfound confidence.

M C KEAN ’ S FLOOR TO CEILING Countertops, Floor Coverings, Tile Store

“M CKEAN’S FLOOR TO Ceiling is your onestop shop for all your flooring and kitchen and bath needs. We have been family owned and operated since 1962 and take pride in pro viding customers with quality ser vice. We began as a flooring and countertop installation company and have grown to offer a robust selection of products and services to help you design the home of your dreams.”

“We stay true to our roots and continue to carry flooring and countertops, and we expanded over the years to also carry cabi nets, lighting, and plumbing fixtures and hardware. We are

your Omaha experts in kitchen and bath projects, whether you are remodeling or building a new home. We work with remodeling contractors, new home builders, and homeowners directly to create spaces that meet your needs and style.”

“We are here to help you define your style, from your floors all the way to your ceiling. At McKean’s Floor to Ceiling, the only thing better than our selection, is our service. Thank you Omaha, for voting us Best Countertops, Floor Coverings, and Tile Store!”

10811 Harrison St ., La Vista, NE 68128 402.331.4062 mckeans.com

17838 Burke St., Suite 101 Omaha, NE 68118 402.685.3722 omahaface.com

CHRISTOPHER A. VACANTI

Family Law Attorney

CHRISTOPHER A. VACANTI is a founding member in the Omaha Family Law Firm of Vacanti Shattuck, Attorneys and has been practicing Family Law for 30 years. Vacanti’s core team consists of Partner, William L. Finocchiaro, who has been with the Firm for 8 years, and Paralegal, Suzanne M. Carns, who has been with the Firm for more than 10 years. The Firm’s focus is on help ing people navigate through issues related to divorce, custody, par enting time, support, modifica tion, and other family law related matters. As strong but reasonable advocates for their clients, during what may be one of the most diffi cult times, their compassion, dedi cation, and experience are invalu able to people finding themselves in need of a Family Law Attorney. Vacanti and Finocchiaro are

seasoned litigators, and with the assistance of Carns, are able to guide their clients through the Court and Trial process should a reasonable settlement be unattain able. Vacanti has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America –Family Law for the past 10 years; Super Lawyers – Family Law for the past 10 years; and Best of Omaha – Family Law for the past 3 years. Vacanti is honored to be voted one of Omaha’s Best in the Family Law Category.

LE PEEP OMAHA Breakfast, Sunday Brunch, Wait Staff & Service

AS A LOCALLY-OWNED business, Le Peep Omaha takes great pride in crafting the best possible dining experience for their guests. The staff has tailored each and every detail in the restaurant, down to the design and custom ized menu, to make it uniquely Le Peep Omaha. Twenty-one years ago, Hope and Aneel Taj followed their dream to create an exceptional breakfast and lunch spot in the community and they feel so honored and blessed to be able to continue to serve Oma hans today.

Le Peep Omaha is proud to have been voted Omaha’s Best Breakfast restaurant for 15 years running. They attribute this to their attention to detail, loyal customers, and, of course, the professional and friendly staff.

This year, Le Peep Omaha was also voted Omaha’s Best Sunday Brunch as well as Best Wait Staff & Service and they could not be more honored.

“Welcome to Le Peep Omaha! From our family to yours, enjoy!” from Hope and Aneel.

North Park

2012 N. 117th Ave. Omaha, NE 68164 402.991.8222

Pepperwood

559 N. 155th Plaza Omaha, NE 68154 402.408.1728

2051 Harney St., Omaha, NE 68102 402.345.7600 vsfamilylaw.com

Legacy 17660 Wright St. Omaha, NE 68130 402.934.9914

Aksarben Pointe

6920 Pacific St. Omaha, NE 68106 402.933.2776

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KUTAK ROCK LLP

Law Firm

FOUNDED IN OMAHA in 1965, Kutak

Rock has evolved to become one of the nation’s leading business and finance law firms. With more than 550 attor neys across the country, including 180 in Omaha, Kutak Rock provides services in corporate and securities matters, employ ment and employee benefits, intellectual property, real estate, commercial finance, business acquisitions and dispositions, commercial litigation, and public finance, among others. We assist businesses of all sizes and types, from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

An independent research group, BTI Consulting, ranks Kutak Rock as one of the top-32 most trusted law firms in America for mergers and acquisitions. We’re equally proud of our local rela tionships, year-over-year named Best of Omaha law firm. Whether it’s our reinvest ment in the downtown area, our cuttingedge transactions in affordable housing or renewable energy, our insights into tech nology that is changing agribusiness, or our ability to assist the local entrepreneur in starting a business, we proudly support Omaha and all that makes it grow.

CORE 10 PILATES

Pilates Studio

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ET IN THE best shape of your life at Core10 Pilates in West Omaha.

Strengthen, Lengthen and Tone

•Core10 is an athletic Pilates studio special izing in group reformer fitness classes.

•Workouts are an extremely effective way to strengthen, lengthen and tone your entire body and they’re fun!

•Ideal for people who want better and faster results from their workouts.

•Classes are intense on the muscles, not on your joints or spine.

•Easy online scheduling Attend the classes that fit your schedule best.

What to Expect

•Uniquely intense, total-body workouts that challenge you.

•Expertly designed workouts to work your body in different ways daily.

•Personal attention and coaching by awesome trainers who know how to help you get the results you want.

•Individual coaching and personal attention from a team of trainers who will help you crush your goals.

The Vibe

•It’s all about the group mojo at Core10! Forget working out alone!

•Core10 Pilates has a friendly and supportive community backing you all the way.

•Exercise with like-minded people who make fitness part of their busy lifestyles.

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BIG BRAIN TATTOOS

Tattoo Parlor

SINCE BIG BRAIN Productions opened its doors in 2000, it has continued to expand its tattooing and piercing services.

The company also has grown in volume, with a reputation for innovative artistry anchored by conscientious practices.

Despite his accomplishments, Smith says he never loses perspective and maintains that his crew at Big Brain is his biggest source of pride.

“I truly appreciate the opportunity to lead such a talented group of artists,” he says. “I am very grateful for the support of my friends and clients.”

1650 Farnam St., Omaha, NE 68102 402.346.6000 . kutakrock.com

•Buy 1 Class Get 1 Free

•Or Start with Private Sessions

•Easy sign up through our website

17525 Gold Plaza, Omaha, NE 68130 402.915.3022 core10pilates.com

1123 Jackson St. Omaha, NE 68102 402.342.2885 bigbrainomaha.com

THE DENTISTS

Family Dentist Office

THE DENTISTS’ JOURNEY started in 1996 with the vision of Dr. Jay Samuelson. He began a dental practice in upand-coming Northwest Omaha with two chairs, three employees, and a desire to do whatever was best for the patient.

Today, The Dentists has grown to 6 doctors and 27 team members. Their four offices are still owned by Dr. Samuelson along with his partners Dr. Brian Pendley, Dr. JR Demman and Dr. Chad Snow. While the size may have changed, their philosophy has not to do whatever is best for the patient.

The Dentists want to make each patient’s dental experience as simple, convenient, and pleasant as possible by offering services such as cosmetic dentistry, smile makeovers, implants, oral sur gery, and I.V. sedation along with routine dental care. Listening to patients’ needs and expectations guides the team through each and every appointment. The Dentists implement their core values of respect, humility, con sistency, compassion, joy, and self-awareness to ensure that each patient’s experience is exceptional.

Their motto is: “Making our patient’s dental visits the best part of their day. Making our team’s career one of the best part of their lives.”

GENTLE DOCTOR ANIMAL HOSPITALS

Veterinary Clinic

THE GENTLE DOCTOR

The Dentists at Ralston Square 5360 S. 72nd St. Omaha, NE 68127 402.733.4441

The Dentists at Hillsborough 13808 West Maple Rd. Suite No. 112 Omaha, NE 68164 402.445.4647

The Dentists at Dundee 119 N. 51st St. Suite No. 400 Omaha, NE 68132 402.502.5593

The Dentists at Village Pointe 302 N. 168th Circle, Suite No. 208 Omaha, NE 68118 402.505.7474

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Animal Hospitals have been serving the Greater Omaha Community for more than 50 years. Guided by a passion for patient care, Gentle Doctor is proud to have earned your vote as Omaha’s Best Veterinary Hospital for the eighth year in a row.

From 1965, when Dr. T. Robert Bashara began his solo practice at Mapleview Animal Clinic on Ohio Street, to 1997 when Dr. Pete Bashara joined the family business, to today, Gentle Doctor Animal Hospitals have been honored to serve hundreds

of wonderful Omaha-area families. The practice now includes ten talented veteri narians and a truly dedicated support staff they’re the real reason you voted Gentle Doctor Animal Hospitals Best of Omaha! Gentle Doctor Animal Hospitals’ facilities have grown, their services have expanded, and they are honored to wel come second- and third-gener ation clients into the practice. Through it all, Gentle Doctor Animal Hospitals’ values have remained the same: They will always care for pets as though they were the staff’s own.

15230 West Maple Rd. Omaha, NE 68116 402.445.4400

12031 Blondo St. Omaha, NE 68164 402.493.9650

8911 Grant St. Omaha, NE 68134 402.397.4344

LA MESA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

“WE ARE VERY thankful“ co-owner Jose “Chuy’’ Salazar said when learning La Mesa was voted Best of Omaha in 3 categories for 2023! And according to Salazar, “We are humbled by the recognition of our great customers.”

In fact, Salazar says La Mesa will use this recognition as motiva tion next year. “We are so looking forward to 2023 because we will be celebrating our 30th anniver sary and want to make it a great experience for our customers and thank them for all of their sup port through the years.”

When asked what La Mesa has planned, Salazar beamed, “We’ll have a full year of fun and celebrating.”

Indeed, 2023 promises to be an exciting year at La Mesa. To begin, there will be new menu items, expanded spe cials and more tequila tasting dinner events.

Speaking of tequila, La Mesa will unveil their own exclusive hand-selected brand. “We’ve been working for almost a year to produce a special tequila to celebrate our 30th anniversary.” And while customers can enjoy this one-of-kind tequila at La Mesa, commemorative bottles will be available to purchase too.

La Mesa will get the celebrat ing started with its annual Free Trip for 2 to Cancun event in February 2023. In fact, according to Salazar, this customer favorite event can trace its roots back to the Best of Omaha Voting. “We wanted to find a way to thank our

loyal customers for voting for us, so we thought let’s send a couple to Mexico courtesy of La Mesa.“

And, according to Salazar, the 30th anniversary Free Trip event will be extra special.

La Mesa will also launch sev eral food and drink promotions throughout the year. Plus, La Mesa plans to hold an outdoor fiesta during the summer at one of its metro locations. “You can’t have a celebration without a fiesta,” said Salazar.

La Mesa is continually striving to enhance its customers engage ment, and dining experience which includes the launch of its APP, which rewards its customers. The La Mesa APP now has over 5,000 downloads. Salazar says the feedback from customers using the APP has been very positive.

30 years is a certainly a big milestone for a restaurant and La Mesa has become the go-to place in the metro area for those who love Mexican food in a fun atmosphere.

But as Salazar points out, while La Mesa is very proud of its lon gevity the continued support of their loyal customer base is what got them here today. “We want to keep celebrating and thanking our customers all year long.”

Mexican Dining, Margarita, Chimichanga

Six Metro Locations lamesaomaha.com

MOMENTA PAIN CARE Pain Management

WHEN PAIN ENDS, life begins! Momenta Pain Care is Nebraska’s premier com prehensive pain management center.

Dr. Peter Piperis and Dr. Griffith Evans have been leading the region in pain care for over 30 years. Momenta’s board-certified physicians are committed to providing innovative and compassionate care to patients who suffer from acute and chronic pain when other treatments have failed.

As the only certified Regenexx affiliate in the state of Nebraska, the doctors special ize in cutting-edge regenerative plateletrich-plasma and stem cell procedures that treat common orthopedic conditions.

The staff at Momenta Pain Care would like to thank the community and patients for its trust and support in voting Momenta Pain Care the Best of Omaha.

Please visit momentapaincare.com or make an appointment to learn why Momenta Pain Care was voted Best Pain Management Clinic!

CKF Countertops, Custom Cabinetry, Kitchen Remodeling, Custom Closets

FASHION CLEANERS Dry Cleaners

1805 N. 145th St., Omaha, NE 68154 402.991.6559 momentapaincare.com

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STABLISHED IN 1923, we are excited to be celebrating our 100th year in business, which can be attributed to our foundation of solid principles and our passion for providing a positive customer experience. In addition to celebrating our milestone business anniversary, we are honored to be recognized as the Best of Omaha in four categories: Countertops, Custom Cabinetry, Kitchen Remodeling and Custom Closets.”

CKF was a family-owned business ser vicing Omaha, Lincoln, Des Moines and Kansas City, until it became employee owned in 2019, which guarantees that CKF will remain a locally owned company and will continue to maintain the same core values and commitment to their cus tomers. “CKF would not be what it is today without our amazing team and wonder ful customers which we are tremendously grateful for. As we look to the future, we are committed to continuing our reputa tion as the leading source for countertops, cabinetry and closets in the Midwest.”

“THANK YOU FOR WEARING CLOTHES!

Here at Fashion Cleaners, we are pas sionate about what we do. Local to Omaha for 75 years and family-owned and operated for 30 years, Fashion Cleaners is invested in our community. Offering the best gar ment care services to the Metro area and taking great pride in being consistently voted “Best Dry Cleaner” in Omaha. “We love making a personal connection with our customers, and we strive to make cleaning your garments easy and convenient.” With 6 locations throughout the metro and a fleet of delivery vans offering home and office pick-up and delivery, Fashion Cleaners can accommodate almost any situation.

Fashion Cleaners is Omaha’s first 100% eco-friendly cleaner, utilizing GreenEarth and System K4, two of the most effective eco-friendly solvents in the industry.

As Omaha’s premier garment care specialist, Fashion Cleaners carefully cares for your most precious items so that you can look fabulous in your clothes!

10325 J St., Omaha, NE 68127

402.331.0500 ckfco.com

3031 Leavenworth St. 402.342.3491

5007 Leavenworth St. 402.556.1522

3220 Farnam St., Suite 210

2501 South 90th St., Suite 122 . 402.504.4160

1150 Sterling Ridge Dr., Suite 106 402.932.1158

537 North 155th St. 402.496.7881

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KAREN JENNINGS: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY REAL ESTATE

Realtor/Real Estate Agent

AS A PASSIONATE and persistent Realtor, Karen Jennings says she is humbled and honored to provide quality leadership with the highest degree of integrity. Developing a solid, trustworthy relationship with her clients is the key. Jennings’ experience includes corporate and military relocation, single family homes including luxury homes, new construction, acreages, farms, and commercial properties. She has been selling real estate since 2002 and is licensed in both Nebraska and Iowa. As the leader of the Jennings Team, chief mom at home, former Husker basketball player, and Top Producer at BHHS Real Estate, Karen Jennings is always STANDING TALL for her customers.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ambassador Real Estate:

Chairman’s

331 Village Pointe Plaza, Omaha, NE 68118 402.493.4663 Office 402.290.6296 Cell karenjennings.com

KOCA

CHIROPRACTIC

Chiropractor

KOCA CHIROPRACTIC TAKES great pride in what they do in their office. Their mission is: “what starts here changes the world.” And they take that to heart. They truly want to change the world by creating practical solutions for the health crisis America is facing today.

Koca Chiropractic is committed to finding the cause of each patient’s health prob lem. Instead of turning towards something that does not address the cause and merely covers up the symptoms, they take the time necessary to find the cause and then create a specific chiropractic approach to help patients have a healthy time with their families.

Koca Chiropractic’s team is dedicated to families of the community in which they have been serving for over 20 years. To schedule your appointment, call their office or book online today!

CABINET DESIGN STUDIO Custom Cabinetry

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ABINET DESIGN STUDIO is not your traditional cabinet shop. Our studio space is open to the public to browse our large variety of cabinets, countertops, hardware, floors, tile, electrical and plumb ing fixtures. We even partner you with a qualified builder. We provide a one-stopshopping experience for you, builders, and designers.”

“We offer exceptional CABINET brands from leading manufacturers and custom cabinet fabricators to ensure the most unique design requests are accomplished.”

“We lead with DESIGN. Each space is curated specifically around the needs of each client. Every client works with a designer to ensure their vision becomes reality; great design provides long-term value.”

“Our STUDIO of designers can work directly with you or your interior designer. We give back to the community by support ing local design organizations, independent craftsmen and non-profits.”

“We invite you to discover the potential of your kitchen or bathroom today!”

11420 Blondo St., Suite No. 102 Omaha, NE 68164

solutions@kocachiropractic.com 402.496.4570 kocachiropractic.com

146th & Industrial Rd., Omaha, NE 68144 531.301.9550 . cabinetsomaha.com

LISA RITTER, RE/MAXRESULTS

Realtor/Real Estate Agent

LISA AND DENNIS Ritter

founders of RE/MAX Results are shaped by their experiences. After 10 moves and almost as many investment property purchases, the Ritters have helped over 1,000 families find their home. For decades, they have used their personal experiences to get better every day. “We know making a move is a big deal. We truly get the stress of it and that has helped to shape us. We are winners of 11 Best of Omaha awards, and agents that have earned the opportunity to support hun dreds of families with their real estate needs.”

RE/MAX Results can accom plish this because they have a team of industry experts that are the best in the business. A

fabulous photographer, a phe nomenal social media expert, and an administrative staff that absolutely rocks. The Ritters founded RE/MAX Results and named it that because that’s what everything boils down to. “If you don’t have results, you have nothing. You’re not only going to get outstanding results, but you will feel cared for during the process.”

“There are thousands of choices out there for agents, so many of them are doing it as a side hustle or treating the process as a transaction to be closed. We believe you deserve better!”

When you hire Lisa and Dennis Ritter of RE/MAX Results, you can expect great service that comes from the heart, excep tional communication, and smart financial advice. They are here to support you. “Let us know how we can serve you!”

JOHN

SLOWIACZEK

Family Law Attorney

SLOWIACZEK ALBERS

CONGRATULATES John Slowiaczek for his designation as Omaha’s Best Family Law Attorney in Omaha for the second year in a row!

Slowiaczek credits his success to hard work, a commitment to professionalism, and the qual ity team members within his office. Providing quality ser vice for clients is the biggest priority for the attorneys at Slowiaczek Albers.

One of the longest-standing firms practicing family law in Omaha, Slowiaczek Albers pri oritizes a team-based approach to every case, ensuring that there are multiple professional eyes looking at each client’s case to work towards a resolution in the client’s best interest. At

Slowiaczek Albers, clients get to work with all the attorneys on the team, not just one lawyer.

John Slowiaczek, Virginia Albers, and Dennis Whelan make sure that clients understand all aspects involved with the divorce process including child support, alimony, custody, and property division. They guide clients through this difficult process and ensure that their interests and their families are protected every step of the way.

9290 W. Dodge Rd., #100, Omaha, NE 68114 402.930.1000 . saalawyers.com

Slowiaczek Albers, PC, LLO is proud to have all their law yers recognized in the 2022 and 2023 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® in the area of Family Law in Omaha. Virginia Albers was named the Best Lawyers® 2023 Family Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Omaha. Dennis Whelan has been included in the 2023 edi tion of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ for his work in Family Law. In addition to their individual accomplish ments, the firm has also been named a Tier 1 firm in Omaha for Family Law by U.S. News –Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 2022.

S&W FENCE Fence & Railings

S&W FENCE IS a familyowned business that’s been providing quality products and workman ship since 1960. S&W Fence was built on a foun dation of hard work and dedication to quality, and we continue to operate with the same core values today!

S&W Fence offers a wide selection of fencing options including wood, vinyl, chain link, and steel, and we are constantly searching for new prod ucts to offer. S&W Fence also designs and fabricates custom ornamental iron and aluminum railings, fences, spiral staircases, and gates. All our prod ucts are expertly installed by a dedicated staff, most with over 10 years of expe rience. So, whether you want security, privacy, or elegance, S&W Fence has the product for you!

Celebrating 62 years in business!

OMAHA DOOR & WINDOW

Garage Doors, Windows & Doors

OMAHA DOOR & Window has been family-owned and oper ated since 1959. They have consistently pro vided customers with a wide selection of qual ity products purchased directly from top manu facturers at the lowest prices, thereby passing on the savings to their customers. They install, remodel, service, and finance all the products they sell and also repair many product brands that they don’t sell. Omaha Door & Window keeps their customers coming back by provid ing excellent service.

Products & Services

• Garage Doors

• Openers

• Windows • Entry Doors • Patio Doors

• Siding • Sunrooms

• Gutter Protection

• Hollow Metal Doors

• Glass Replacement • 24-Hr Service

15803 Pacific St. Omaha, NE 68118 402.333.5722 sw-fence.com

TED & WALLY’S Ice Cream

“O UR ICE CREAM is an old fash ioned, East-Coast style,” says co-owner Jeanne Pittack. “It’s thick, heavy, and locally sourced.” Ted & Wally’s ice cream is ultra-premium. At a little over 20% butterfat, it is higher butterfat than anything you can buy in grocery stores.

“We make it how we like it,” says Pittack, and they like it made from scratch without corn syrup or artificial ingredients. The second Ted & Wally’s location in Benson contin ues to thrive. Customers can enjoy A Taste of New Orleans Creole Cafe and follow it with locally sourced ice cream from Ted & Wally’s.

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Sample our most popular products while a Certified CBD Consultant is there to listen and guide you.”

“At American Shaman, there are a variety of canna binoids that might fit your specific need. Learn about CBGo, CBNight, HHC, D8, and D9 THC. Choose from water soluble, gum mies, topicals, inhalable options, and more. Pets take CBD to help manage stress and physical discom fort, just like us!”

“ The U.S Hemp Authority certifies our company to industry-leading stan dards in product safety, consistency, and quality. See what’s new as we are constantly improving and creating! We look forward to your visit! Thank you for choosing us Best of Omaha! ”

“Life is better with the feather.”

Jennifer Carbonell, Operations Manager

A MERICAN NAILS AND Spa is highly honored to be voted #1 for Manicures and Pedicures by Omaha voters since 2012. “We have amazing clients and we want to say thank you for your contin ued support.”

American Nails and Spa has professional and licensed technicians who are dedicated to keeping up on cutting edge ser vices, as well as provid ing exceptional customer service.

“Not only is getting regular manicures and pedicures great for beauty, they are beneficial for your overall health. We have a large salon to accommodate large parties as well as pampering yourself with our many different mani cure and pedicure services, spray tanning and waxing.”

Stop by today and see why American Nails and Spa is the go-to choice in Omaha for manicures, pedicures, and more!

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3618 N. 165th St. Omaha, NE 68116 402.779.8700 americannailsandspaomaha.com

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GODFATHER’S PIZZA Pizza, Family Restaurant, Gluten-Free Menu

GODFATHER’S

PIZZA opened its doors as part of a neighbor hood bar back in 1973 the people of Omaha witnessed the beginning of some thing special. The demand for Godfather’s Pizza was immediate and overwhelm ing. This led to more stores and eventually a national presence that continues to make delicious, abundantly topped pizzas that wow customers to this day. 2023 marks the 50th year of oper ation for Godfather’s Pizza. Today they operate nearly 1,600 locations across the United States.

Without dedicated employees and franchisees, Godfather’s Pizza could never have expanded beyond Omaha. For nearly 50 years,

Godfather’s Pizza has been dedicated to keeping the brand at the forefront of the pizza industry. This common dedication and passion among management, employees, and franchisees has resulted in a staff with experience and longevity that simply cannot be found anywhere else.

Over the years, Godfather’s Pizza has not only expanded its menu, but also has expanded its distribution methods. Without compro mising the high quality of its pizza and other products, the company has adapted to the ever-changing demands of the industry. In addition to the many traditional restaurants, Godfather’s Pizza can be found in many nontraditional places,

including airports, travel stops, convenience stores, and student unions.

Family is an important part of the Godfather’s Pizza’s business strategy. Because of this, giving back to the communities that support Godfather’s Pizza is a pri ority. In addition, to devel oping strong relationships with local schools and sports teams, Godfather’s Pizza has a long-standing partnership with Boys Town.

As Boys Town’s first national corporate sponsor, Godfather’s Pizza promised to increase awareness for the organizations’ efforts most importantly by printing information about the Boys Town National Hotline on every pizza box. The 24-hour

crisis, resource, and referral line connect troubled youth and their families with trained counselors.

There is no doubt that the company’s namesake, the popular 1973 movie The Godfather, has played a role in its success story. Not only does the name and The Godfather character distinguish the company from those other pizza guys, but it also adds an element of fun to everyday dining experiences.

Godfather’s Pizza

Sixteen Omaha-area Locations godfathers.com

HOUSE OF MUFFLERS & BRAKES Muffler & Exhaust Service, Brake Service

SINCE 1970, HOUSE of Mufflers & Brakes

To tal Car Care has seen revolutionary changes in the auto industry. Jeff Moberg, Owner, says, “Our business has shifted dramatically to where we’ve become experts at all repairs and services, not only exhaust and brakes. We replace cata lytic converters, tires, shocks and struts, per form engine diagnostics, alignments and fluid flushes and can repair everything else under the hood or chassis. Our free digital inspections create trust with customers, pro viding photos and videos that guide their decisions about recommended ser vices and repairs.”

The company, locally owned and family-oper ated, is rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau.

4 02 FRENCHIES

PRIDES itself on breeding healthy, fun loving Frenchies. They strive to not only edu cate the community on the breed’s specific care requirements , but they also believe in proper dog nutrition.

402 Frenchies focuses on giving back to the com munity, from buying its dogs’ food and treats from local businesses to working with local farm ers for fresh produce and eggs. As firm believers in safe and ethical breeding practices, 402 Frenchies speaks out against un ethical breeders and works closely with local rescues. Their mission is to change the stigma of Dog Breeding and to be a community advocate.

THE FIRST ROMEO’S at 90th and Blondo Streets opened in 1976, the emphasis was sup posed to be on pizza, but the Mexican food was so good that the restaurant soon became the only res taurant that specializes in both Mexican food and pizza. Romeo’s is proud to be a family-owned, local business, and also to have earned your vote for Best of Omaha in the Mexican dining and chimichanga categories.

Romeo’s, a come-as-youare spot, offers full ser vice, reasonable prices in a family-friendly atmo sphere that will keep you coming back to try every thing they have to offer!

“Gracias Omaha, for vot ing us the Best Mexican Restaurant and Best Chimi changa for 2023!”

ROEDER MORTUARY

Funeral Home

BRIAN ROEDER IS a fourth-generation funeral director and President of Roeder Mortuaries, Inc. A U.S. Navy veteran, Brian has been deployed overseas for Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraq Freedom.

Family and tradition are a big part of Roeder Mortuary. Family-owned since 1912, Roeder Mortuary now serves Omaha and Gretna from three locations.

“Our Family, Helping Yours,” is more than just a slogan it’s how Roeder Mortuary does business.

We believe that our pri mary purpose is to provide careful, caring service to our community. We also believe that independence, fairness, professionalism, and integrity are necessary ingredients in building a relationship of trust with the families we serve.

OLD VINE WINE & SPIRITS Wine Store

“A T OVW, WE carry distinctive wines from all over the world and have an extensive collec tion of Napa Valley wines. We specialize in smallproduction, boutique wineries that devote their attention to the details and craft amazing wines that are a unique expres sion of their region, climate and vineyard. We procure these high-quality wines by working with an exten sive network of distributor partners and wineries.”

“We have wines in every price range and varietal so our customers can find something to meet their specific tastes and needs. We have everything from a $12 Italian Pinot Grigio to $300 bottle of Opus One Cabernet Sauvignon.”

“Come and see why Old Vine Wine & Spirits is voted Omaha’s Best Wine Store!”

Omaha, NE 68134

402.393.7888

2717 Leavenworth St. Omaha, NE 68105

402.346.1040

301 Fort Crook Rd N. Bellevue, NE 68005 402.293.1800

90th & Blondo 402.391.8870

146th & W. Center Rd. 402.330.4160

96th & L 402.331.5656 Galvin & Avery 402.292.2028 romeosomaha.com

4932 Ames Ave. Omaha, NE 68104 402.453.5600

2727 N. 108th St. Omaha, NE 68164 402.496.9000

11710 Standing Stone Dr. Gretna, NE 68028 402.332.0090 roedermortuary.com

3821 N 167th Ct., Omaha, NE 68116 402.301.3855 oldvinewineomaha.com

VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION (VNA)

In-Home Nursing Service

Nonprofit Event - Art & Soup

VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION (VNA) is proud to be recognized for over a decade as Best of Omaha’s first place winner for In-Home Nursing Services. VNA goes where other healthcare providers don’t go... directly into the homes of our community’s most marginal ized individuals and families. “We serve vulnerable people in homeless, domestic violence, and maternity shelters, in apartments housing multi-generations, and in homes where older adults have lived their entire adulthoods and want to remain independent.”

The common denominator in every home VNA enters is the opportunity to care for those who are uninsured, underresourced, or otherwise lack access to healthcare, education, and supportive services. And those opportunities are made possible by generous donations from foundations, corporations, and individuals.

“Receiving 2nd place Best of Omaha honors for our Nonprofit Event Art & Soup directly recognizes the support we have received from our community as we raise money to place VNA nurses in every homeless and domestic violence shelter in Omaha and Council Bluffs. As Art & Soup heads into its 26th year, we are grate ful for your generous support and look forward to seeing you April 16, 2023.” EAT SOUP. BUY ART. CHANGE LIVES.

ZOOM DRAIN Drain Cleaning

FOR FOUR YEARS and count ing, the drain and sewage professionals at ZOOM DRAIN have provided specialized, affordable drainage services to the Omaha-metro and beyond.

“We don’t do plumbing,” noted Chris Rosalind, owner of ZOOM DRAIN Omaha. “We’re strictly a draining com pany—the drain and sewer experts, as we say.”

With a fleet of uniquely outfitted vehicles, certified drain-cleaning specialists, and flexible pric ing options, ZOOM DRAIN combines diligence and flex ibility to offer clients the best in drain upkeep and customer satisfaction.

“We can bid a quote, right there on the spot before we get started, up-front pricing,” Rosalind explained, “but we also do hourly pricing. Sometimes company are one or the other, but we’re able to perform the work for whichever works best for the customer.”

Additionally, ZOOM DRAIN customers benefit from wideranging, 24-hour support.

“We’re available in a 75 mile radius; Omaha, Lincoln, Council Bluffs, anywhere in the sur rounding area,” Rosalind said. “We’re available 24 hours a day, whether online or through our 24hour dispatcher.”

This combination of superior qualities has earned ZOOM DRAIN the confidence of their clientele, as reflected in the com pany’s first place distinction in this year’s Best of Omaha contest for the category of drain cleaning.

“We’re a family-owned com pany here in Omaha,” Rosalind said. “Our slogan? Fast, focused, and fixed.”

12565 W. Center Rd., Suite No. 100 Omaha, NE 68144 . 402.930.4000 vnatoday.org 6215 Grover St., Omaha, NE 68106 402.979.ZOOM (9666) . zoomdrain.com

CATERING CREATIONS

Caterer

S o many ways to serve up deliciousness!

Creating AND catering memorable experiences is what we do! Our passion for food and the people we prepare it for is what makes us one of Omaha’s largest and finest full-ser vice catering companies partnering with most of Omaha’s finest venues.

Our creative culinary team can develop mouthwatering dishes paired with beautiful presentations that are sure to impress each of your guests. But we’re not

just about the food. Our service is what sets us apart. crafted catering menus, stunning displays, on-time service, smiling event staff and knowledgeable event planners is what we bring to you.

We make the planning pro cess simple, streamlined, and successful so you can have peace of mind know ing that all aspects of your special event are covered and enjoy being a guest at your own event.

Let us celebrate with you!

Catering Creations is here to make Every Event

Memorable! Make us a part of your wedding, holiday party, non-profit gala, open house, or any other occasion.

When your event needs to be extraordinary, the first choice is Catering Creations.

SL JENSEN CONSTRUCTION Outdoor Living Space

S L JENSEN CONSTRUCTION was started in 1984 by Stanley “Larry” Jensen. Since that humble beginning, Larry has grown the company into one of Omaha’s leading high-end custom home remodeling and building companies.

From custom kitchens in beautifully restored 19th-century homes, to luxurious lobbies in the hottest new hotels, SL Jensen sets a standard of excellence in everything they do.

• Additions to homes

• Custom home remodeling of all sizes

• New homes from $500,000 and up

• Renovations of commercial properties

• Commercial construction

With over 38 years in the construction business, SL Jensen’s quality craftsman ship comes with stability as well. They will always be here to ensure customers’ houses remain their dream homes. “We would be honored to bring your vision to life!”

1915 Jackson St., Omaha, NE 68102

402.558.3202 cateringcreations.com omahamealdelivery.com

6324 S. 118th St., Omaha, NE 68137 402.593.9466 sljensen.com

Functional Training Area

CONSTANT EVOLUTION

OF delivering on the mission of improving the quality and quantity of peo ple’s lives is why Blue Moon Fitness has become the lon gest operating tax-paying health club in Omaha. It has also helped Blue Moon Fitness win Best of Omaha awards for a staggering 28 out of the last 32 years, including a humbling five year winning streak as the First Place Winner.

Community service is a huge focus at Blue Moon Fitness. This is demonstrated through their free 12-week membership offered since 2016 for anyone diagnosed with cancer or diabetes. That offer now includes free weekly one-on-one sessions with a personal trainer.

BLUE MOON FITNESS

Fitness Club

The global pandemic con tinues to highlight the need for personal responsibility in maintaining and improving one’s health. This includes mental health, physical health, and social interac tion. People walking into Blue Moon Fitness for the first time should encounter a friendly face, one that is ready to help move them on a journey towards improving their health. For the timid, “We will love you until you learn to love yourself.”

Blue Moon Fitness strives to create an environment that serves the needs of new exer cisers, from the layout and design of facilities to equip ment choices. No details are

overlooked to help those people fit in. The dedicated women’s only areas at Blue Moon Fitness speak to their goal of serving even the shyest exercisers.

Our understanding of the need to exercise and the many benefits of even mini mal amounts of exercise increase daily. The leader ship at Blue Moon Fitness is as passionate now about spreading the gospel of exercise as when they entered the market in the 80s. They are very proud that they have a handful of members that have been with the clubs since the mid-80s, when the business started.

The team at Blue Moon Fitness would like to thank everyone who voted for their Best of Omaha 2023 win and promised to do their best to live up to this award.

Omaha South 5103 S. 108th St. Omaha, NE 68137 402.339.6050

Omaha North 10930 Emmet St. Omaha, NE 68164 402.496.8900

bluemoonfitness.com

Omaha Central 8447 W. Center Rd. Omaha, NE 68124 402.614.4797

Omaha Bellevue 1402 Harlan Dr. Bellevue, NE 68005 402.401.6165

Women’s Only Exercise Area

Main Exercise Floor

WESTFIELD PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER

Breast Augmentation, Tummy Tuck, Body Contouring Dr. Nagi Ayoub, Cosmetic Surgeon Winner

BOARD-CERTIFIED PLAS

TIC SURGEON Dr. Nagi T. Ayoub emphasized that patient satisfaction is the founda tion upon which his practice is built a place where first-rate surgical expertise combines with compassionate, genuine care for patient outcomes.

“We concentrate on a patient experience like no other in the city.” He said. “It’s comfortable, private, and patient-centric.”

Ayoub’s patients have taken notice, voting Westfield Plastic Surgery Center among the Best of Omaha for five consecutive years.

“We’re very honored to have been recognized five years in a row,” Ayoub said. “It comes back to putting the patient first. We thank our patients for recognizing us, because

that’s the ultimate measure of success being recognized in the community.”

Westfield is a comprehensive, head-to-toe aesthetic and reconstructive practice, offering sur gical, noninvasive, and min imally invasive procedures. Ayoub remains dedicated to innovation whether via ongo ing medical education to aug ment professional certification and training or investing in state-of-the-art technologies.

The practice fields a PicoLazer tattoo removal and skin reju venation device, and utilizes RF microneedling to diminish scar tissue, wrinkles, and other skin defects by stimulating collagen synthesis.

Westfield’s investment in nonin vasive procedures also includes: an erbium laser, a powerful

stimulus for repair and regenera tion of the skin without harming the surface directly, a fractional CO2 laser for skin resurfacing; IPL (intense pulsed light) PhotoRejuvenation; CoolSculpting; and more. Additionally, West field features a proprietary skin care line formulated with ultra high-quality ingredients.

Just this past year, Westfield onboarded three registered nurses (RNs) to complement two physician assistants, a cer tified medical aesthetician, and Ayoub himself an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon.

“We listen to what patients say and continued to build upon it,” Ayoub said. “That means invest ing in high-quality staff, which allows us to deliver even higher quality care. Our brand is our team, and we’re committed to our patient’s needs.”

The ultimate mission of West field Plastic Surgery Center is to provide measurable, highquality, cost-effective, and comprehensive cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery services. Dr. Ayoub and his team are dedicated to making the experience positive and comfort able for patients, one that ends with them looking and feeling better than ever before.

“We always put the patient first,” Ayoub affirmed.

9900 Nicholas St., Suite No. 300 Omaha, NE 68114 402.578.0706 westfieldpsc.com westfieldmedispa.com

BREAKFAST

STAFF &

COSMETIC DENTIST

Daniel Beninato - Premier Dental

Marty Matz - The Tooth Doc 402-397-8050 2thdoc.org

Jay Samuelson - The Dentists COSMETIC

SURGEON

Joel Schlessinger, MD | Schlessinger MD 402-334-7576

SchlessingerMD.com/Cosmetics

Nagi Ayoub - Westfield Plastic Surgery Center 402-829-6384 westfieldpsc.com

John Harbison, MD - Omaha Face Plastic Surgery & Medspa 402-739-8144 omahaface.com COUNSELING SERVICES

Counseling Connections & Associates 402-932-2296 ccaomaha.com

Compassionate Minds Therapy 402-238-1431 compassionatemindstherapy.com Radical Minds

CARPET CLEANING

Zerorez Nebraska

Metro Chem-Dry 402-403-4154 metro-chemdry.com

Quality Carpet Cleaning 402-896-6228 qualitycarpetcleaningomaha.com

CONCRETE INSTALLER

Moore’s Concrete Construction 402-491-3622 mooresconcrete.com

Oxford Construction 402-670-0310 oxfordconstructionco.com

Lifetime Concrete

COUNTERTOPS

CKF 402-331-0500 ckfco.com

McKean’s Floor to Ceiling 402-331-4062 Mckeans.com

Martin’s Countertops

CUSTOM CABINETRY

CKF 402-331-0500 ckfco.com

Titan Custom Cabinets, Inc. 402-891-0098 titancustomcabinets.net

Cabinet Design Studio 531-301-9550 cabinetsomaha.com

CUSTOM CLOSETS

CKF 402-331-0500 ckfco.com Incontro Closets & Cabinetry Marco Shutters and Closets

402-670-0310

Backlund Plumbing 402-979-zoom (9666) backlundplumbing.com Drain Daddy 402-334-0313 draindaddy.net PlumbRite Plumbing Services 402-614-1777 plumbriteomaha.com

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Nightlife

The Best

Ilove this “Best of Omaha” time of year, this time to salute our local luminaries and achievements. But, shouldn’t we cast our nets a bit wider? Shouldn’t we take time now and again to celebrate the “Best of Humankind?” Certainly, in our 300,000 year history, we’ve accomplished a lot as a species. It seems to me we should step back for a second and appreciate our shared “Best of.”

Now picking this “best of” list will prove to be controversial, still I think it is worth attempting. After all, watching the evening news, getting trampled by Black Friday shoppers, listening to polka music, arguing with bots on Twitter, or flying transoceanic coach tends to sour us on the basic value of mankind itself – with some of us even beginning to wish that Homo Habilis had outlasted this tragi cally flawed Sapiens line of ours. So, it is a good idea to keep our perspective and be proud of our species again. Trust me we wouldn’t want a world run by Homo Floresiensis what with the whole Sauron thing attached. Look it up.

Okay let’s begin. Here are – as I see it – the “Best of Humankind.”

1. Fire. True, we took it from a random tree that had been struck by lightning, or one of the Titans stole it from the gods and gave it to us and then ended up chained to a rock with an eagle chewing on his liver. So, maybe not really a human accomplishment, but we can claim it because that’s what humans do – claim things that is.

2. Tools. Okay, at first, we just picked up rocks, sticks, bones, or antlers and made them do until eventually we learned to chip flint, carve spear shafts, and in time order Craftsman stuff from Sears.

3. Writing. This was a big deal even if it developed at first as a way of keeping inventories in Ur in order to discover which Sumerian was a pilfering the lentils. Writing has enabled us to preserve our most elevating thoughts, philosophies, religious texts, poetry, and grocery store coupons in order to pass our knowledge on from generation to generation. Note: Dan Brown, Ayn Rand, Rod McKuen, and junk mail flyers inviting you to a steak dinner to hear about how badly you’ve planned your retirement are the dark side of this great step forward.

4. Cartoons. There is no way any of this progress we have made is worth an Ozarks souvenir shot glass full of DNA scrapings, except for the fact that we, as a species, developed animated films some 299,945 years into our run. Life is meaningless without Bugs, Porky, Betty, Oswald, Woody, and Bob Hoskins.

5. Skechers Slip-in Shoes. Okay this is a very subjective pick predicated on the fact that I just had shoulder replacement surgery. That said, I do believe the development of this footwear is more significant that the Roman Arch, Irrigation Canals, and Fantasy Football.

6. Last but not least… A few short weeks ago we finally did something really remarkable. Homo Sapiens, the bunch that used to throw rocks at frogs and miss, launched a space probe aimed at a ball of gravel 108,000,000 miles away while traveling at 4 miles per second and hit it dead center. Bullseye.

Way to go, us.

Otis Twelve hosts the radio program Early Morning Classics with Otis Twelve on 90.7 KVNO, weekday mornings from 6-10 a.m. Visit kvno.org for more information.

COLUMN BY OTIS TWELVE

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

OF HOMO SAPIENS

Thank

From all of us at Schlessinger MD, LovelySkin Spa and LovelySkin, we’re humbled and honored to be chosen as Best in Omaha 2023 in 8 categories. Whether your needs are medical or cosmetic, Dr. Joel Schlessinger and our expert staff will help you attain your most healthy, rejuvenated skin yet. You’re in good hands with Schlessinger MD and LovelySkin. Thank you, Omaha. We wouldn’t be here without you.