Locals Know Best

Bishop Michael and Camille Moten Longtime pillars of the community and active empty nesters, you can often find them at top rated restaurants on “Spontaneous Monday,” “Tumultuous Tuesday,” “Therapeutic Thursday,” and “Date Night Friday,” which are all made up names to justify going out to eat.

Chad Chaney The General Manager of Brickway Brewery & Distillery, Chad is uber supportive of craft beer makers throughout the city. The father of three has instant charisma … He’s like Sam from the TV show Cheers, everybody knows his name.

Eli Rigatuso An avid LGBTQ+ advocate, Eli was born and raised in Omaha and is passionate about local off-the-beaten path experiences. His labor of love is Speaking of Happy, a virtual outlet committed to sharing uplifting stories about the LGBTQ+ community.

Kim Reiner Kim has two kids, works at Omaha Children’s Museum and has a passion for writing. She is one of the most popular family bloggers in Omaha. Her Oh My! Omaha site is a parent’s guide to the city and beyond.

Marcos Mora Marcos comes from one of the largest Mexican-American families in Omaha—la familia Barrientos. He is an accomplished musician with over 30 years of experience in many genres of music such as rock, blues, Latin and mariachi.

When it comes to exploring Omaha, locals know best. Below, meet a variety of residents, each with their own take on the city, and then find tips from these locals throughout the guide.

Nancy Berg An Omaha native paralyzed in a car accident as a teenager, she’s now known for finding accessible adventures throughout the city. Married with children, she enjoys sharing her family’s experiences on Instagram as @accessible402.

Natalie Tinsley A high school warrior and track star-in-training by day. Poolside lifesaver, budding coffee snob, and lover of fluffy black cats at night.

Noah McPherson This high school sophomore is passionate about reading, playing the violin and running. One McPherson family tradition is to try a different, unique restaurant at least once a month.

Patrick and Marisol Hackman The fun-loving couple met during college while he played basketball and she sparkled on the soccer field. Passionate about traveling and seeing the world together, Patrick and Marisol also enjoy living and dining here in Omaha.

Scott and Davina Schrier The young professionals are avid music lovers who are into more contemporary art than traditional. No surprise Davina works at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, known in the art community for its edgy, urban vibe.