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5.18 June 26-July 3, 2014

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THE â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;90S LIVE Blues Traveler Joins the Under the Sun Tour

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Blues Traveler Joins the Under the Sun Tour By Kyle Eustice John Popper apparently had a bad month in March of this year. While seeing a Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas, the Blues Traveler vocalist grabbed a drink with a woman who allegedly put a roofie in his cocktail. He woke up with $2500 in cash missing from his wallet and an absent Rolex Presidential watch, valued at $19,500. It’s safe to say he had a bad night. That’s a far cry from how Popper’s life has been going as of late. His life has been looking a lot better over the past 15 years. In 1999, Popper was at the height of his career with Blues Traveler, although he had one serious problem. He weighed 400 lbs. One evening in June, he was sitting in a hot tub with his girlfriend and life seemed perfect, until he felt an excruciating pain in his chest. “I’d felt these chest pains for a year, but I usually could concentrate my way out of them or sit a little differently, and I would be feeling better,” the now 47-yearold singer said. But this time was different. The near fatal heart attack landed him in a Los Angeles hospital for a procedure to unblock one of the arteries to his heart, in which one of his arteries was 95% blocked. Since then, he’s had gastric bypass surgery and lost a significant amount of weight, which he’s managed to keep off. “Even though my weight started getting up high again, it was to be expected,” Popper said. “They gave me a medication to help with the binge eating and I’m down to 283 but I’d like to be about 270. I got as low as 238 and my head looked inordinately large. As far as a physical human being goes, I could be thinner than that, but I didn’t feel right. I was dizzy all the time. What they say is you gain some of it back over the first three years and then you plateau, which has pretty much been the case.” Popper was born in New Jersey and moved to Seattle around 2004. He originally wanted to be a stand-up comedian,

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something he felt he could hide behind. “It was a classic fat-kid-in-school thing,” he said. “That was my music, right there. You know I recently went to a comedy club in NY and I was leaving and the comedian started to give me crap and I gave him a funny heckle and I kinda carried the room. That was my one moment and I thought, “I gotta get outta here now cuz I’ll never be this good again.” I’m not a consistently funny comedian. I have my moments. That’s what I love about playing music. You can be somber, as well. But as a comedian, you’re stuck in one gear. You have to be funny and that’s hard.” He found solace in music, especially with the harmonica. He has gone on to be one of the best harmonica players in the world. “When I was three my parents noticed that I was harmonizing in church when I was singing,” he explained. “I had a true pitch. Someone recommended giving me musical instruments right away. A distant relative of ours was this famous bohemian cellist, David Popper, so they gave me a cello. I wasn’t a great reader

and I never practiced, so I gave that up. I went through a whole collection of instruments. Anytime there was a teacher involved, I never enjoyed it. The thing about the harmonica was you didn’t need a teacher. You know, if it sounds good, its right. I had guitar lessons and the teacher tried to teach me to read “Love Me Tender” and I just learned it by ear and had him fooled for weeks. One day I played the rhythm a little different ‘cuz I was feeling a bit saucy and he said, “Where are you reading that from?” He found out I was faking and he threw me out.” It was in his beginning jazz class that his music teacher heard him playing harmonica and told the band teacher about his talent. The teacher wanted Popper to play trumpet so he gave it a try. “So I’m playing “She Blinded Me With Science” but as always, I had a secret stash of harmonicas in my trumpet case,” he said. “Now we’re going around the room doing solos and I hold up the harmonica. Luckily, it was the right key and the teacher said, “Go for it.” The next day I’m in the first string band and the principal is checking me out and everybody

knew my name. It was really weird. All of the sudden, I was like the quarterback on the football team.” Fame came after eight long years of playing with Blues Traveler. Their fourth album, Four, was released in late 1994 and exploded, catapulting Blues Traveler to a whole new level of notoriety. The single “Run Around” not only won a Grammy, but also broke a record for most weeks on the chart. “In a way we expected everything to go huge,” he said. “When we got our first record and they made a video off of it, they would show it at minor league hockey games. We thought it was the coolest thing ever, but it was just terrible, actually [laughs]. So at every little increment, you think you’ve made it. But when Four really took off that’s when we realized, ‘Wow this is what making it feels like.’ It had been a really long climb, but the record company told us they were gonna break Blues Traveler that year and suddenly we were playing for all these Z Rock radio stations. They would have you come in and play for their DJ’s because they knew after they put you in heavy rotation, they

wouldn’t be able to even contact you anymore. It was like, ‘Tomorrow we’re gonna make you huge!’ and suddenly 12-yearolds wanted to buy our record.” Blues Traveler had perhaps the weirdest fan base ever, and possibly still does. Popper will be the first to admit that. “There were our normal fans who were a bunch of hippies and then 50 million 12- year-olds who hate every other song we play except “Hook” and “Runaround.” And when you play those two hits, it’s like a Beatles concert. Meanwhile, all our regular fans are ‘Dead’ dancing to all our other songs and then they have to stand there disgusted while we play those hits. It was very hard to keep the two factions from killing each other. I think someone at the record company put it best: ‘We managed to be on the top of the charts just long enough without pissing everybody off.’” Currently on the Under the Sun Tour, Blues Traveler makes a stop in Omaha on June 27 with Sugar Ray, Uncle Kracker and Smash Mouth for the Bank of the West Celebrates America free concert at Memorial Park. s!

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Marking Japan’s latest unfathomable social trend, two paperback photo books -- both consisting only of portraits of the rear ends of hamsters -- have experienced surprising and still-growing printing runs. Japanese society has long seemed easily captured by anything considered “kawaii” (or “cute”), according to a May Wall Street Journal dispatch, and a representative of one book’s publisher called his volume “delightfully cute.” “I can’t stop smiling,” he said, “when I see these butts.” The two books in print are “Hamuketsu” (hamster buttocks) and “Hamuketsu -- So Cute You Could Faint.” A third, “The Original Hamuketsu,” was set to debut in June. Recurring Themes Another driver died after being unable to dodge his own vehicle. A 58-year-old man was hit by his SUV in New York City in June after he double-parked and was opening the door on the passenger side and realized that the vehicle was still in reverse gear. He tried to jam one foot onto the brake but hit the gas instead, causing the car to jump backward, ejecting him, and pinning him between the SUV and a van parked alongside. The man suffered a heart attack and died as his vehicle broke free and drifted across the busy Manhattan intersection of Madison Avenue and East 49th Street. Dead or just in “deep meditation”? A renowned Hindu guru, Shri Ashutosh Maharaj, in his 70s, passed away in January (so concluded police in Jalandhar, India), but His Holiness’ disciples have refused to release the body, keeping it in a commercial freezer, contending that he has merely drifted into the deeper form of the meditation for which he is well-known -- and will return to life when he is ready. (The guru’s religious order, not coincidentally, is a real estate powerhouse in the Punjab region and on nearly every continent, and the guru’s family is certain the “meditation” is a ruse to allow the Ashram’s continued control of the financial empire.)

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After the U.S. Postal Service finalizes its purchase of “small-arms ammunition,” it will become only the most recent federal agency to make a large purchase of bullets for its armed agents (who are perhaps more numerous than the public realizes). In the last year or so, reports have surfaced that the Social Security Administration ordered 174,000 hollow-point bullets, the Department of Agriculture 320,000 rounds, Homeland Security 450 million rounds (for its 135,000 armed agents), the FBI 100 million hollow-points, and even the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 46,000 rounds. (In May, the Department of Agriculture added an order of submachine guns and body armor.) Unclear on the Concept: Robert Kiefer, 25, was arrested in Akron, Ohio, in February after losing his composure over an expected check that had not yet arrived in the mail. Rather than complain to the check issuer, Kiefer did as several others have done in News of the Weird’s experience -- attack the letter carrier. Kiefer peppersprayed the postman (with his own canister that he carries for protection), and in the ensuing struggle, bit the carrier on the leg. Police in Lincoln, Nebraska, tracking down a call about a missing 3-year-old boy downtown, managed to locate him in the type of place where other toddlers have

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turned up after briefly escaping the sight of their parents: inside a toy vending machine. The boy had crawled up through the toy-release slot of the Bear Claw and was safely, joyously playing among the bin of colorful stuffed animals at Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards. In the second such incident reported here in four months, an overenthusiastic police officer handcuffed and detained a firefighter working a 9-1-1 call, ostensibly because the firefighter refused to stop work and go move his fire truck to the officer’s satisfaction. Like the earlier incident in California, the unequivocal state law in Louisiana makes it illegal for anyone to interfere with a firefighter on an emergency call, and the officer from the New Roads, La., Police Department in principle faces a stiff fine and possible jail sentence. Orthodox Judaism requires a divorcing spouse to obtain the permission of the other via a document called a “get,” leaving much power in the hands of the responding spouse -- and leading to an occasional resort to trickery or violence to persuade an uncooperative spouse. In May, Lakewood, N.J., Rabbi Mendel Epstein, his son and three other men were indicted for scheming to use electric cattle prods on behalf of wives against recalcitrant husbands. (Four

other men in the alleged scheme have already pleaded guilty.) According to prosecutors, Rabbi Epstein has been implicated in other over-the-top efforts to obtain gets, in 2009 and 2010, and the indictment charges the 2013 episode also involved kidnapping, surgical blades and a screwdriver. Emergency crews in the U.K. once again came under criticism in June when dozens of police and firefighters, in three trucks and using a cherry-picker, blocked off a busy street in Cheltenham for an hour so they could rescue and release a bird (a “rook”) caught in netting on top of a small apartment building. (Bonus irony: The building’s owner had installed the keepaway netting for the sole purpose of discouraging rooks from roosting and nesting, as they were soiling neighborhood rooftops.) Updates An historic, decades-old snit ended in May in the state of Tabasco, Mexico, where two men (now in their 70s) who were the very last living speakers of their village’s Ayapaneco language resumed talking to each other, and through the efforts of Stanford University anthropologist James Fox, their language may now be sufficiently recorded for a preserved historical record. The cause of their falling out was not re-

ported. If tiny Iceland has a worldly cultural showcase, it is the Icelandic Phallological Museum, founded in Reykjavik in 1997 and housing 300 penises and penile parts from 93 different animals. So far, however, it lacks an exhibition-worthy human penis. That omission is about to be remedied, as Mr. Jonah Falcon, a New York City D-list celebrity with an organ that measures 13 1/2 inches, has accepted an invitation to donate (presumably not in the flesh until he dies). Falcon notably refuses to appear in pornography, but said he regards this mission, for what Huffington Post called the Louvre of penises, as a higher calling. Former NYPD officer Gilberto Valle, 30, was convicted in 2013 of conspiring to kidnap and torture -- and then cook and eat the corpses of -- an unspecified number of women he had listed on a website called DarkFetishNet.com, even though he insists that he was merely a harmless fantasy storyteller. Now, as he awaits sentencing at a New York City prison, officials have allowed him to train as a chef, preparing breakfast and lunch for inmates and guards. Although his wife divorced him and took their one child, other family members and friends support him, according to a May report in New York Daily News (including

fellow prisoners, who joke with Valle about the irony). Said his mother, “The only thing he’s guilty of is being stupid enough to be on that website.” Winston-Salem, N.C., surgeon Stuart Meloy and associates recently won their patent for an “orgasm machine” (first mentioned in News of the Weird in 2001), allowing patient trials to begin soon by a Minnesota company. The often-described birth of the device came as Dr. Meloy was treating a woman for excruciating back pain by running electrodes to the spinal column when he “accidentally” brushed the nerve apparently responsible for the female orgasm. Eventually, Dr. Meloy developed a pacemaker-type device to be implanted in a buttock, with a push-button “pain reliever” that the woman uses to charge the electrodes. (He emphasizes that the surgery is so invasive as to be improper for all except women with “serious” orgasmic dysfunction.) s! (Are you ready for News of the Weird Pro Edition? Every Monday at http://NewsoftheWeird.blogspot.com and www.WeirdUniverse.net. Other handy addresses: WeirdNews@earthlink.net, http://www. NewsoftheWeird.com, and P.O. Box 18737, Tampa FL 33679.)

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THEATRE The Mel Brooks masterpiece Young Frankenstein is the riotously funny story of Dr. Frankenstein and his adventures as he embraces the family name and creates a monster with his partners, hunchbacked Igor (that’s Eye-gore), voluptuous Inga and in spite of his prudish fiancée Elizabeth. Packed with delightfully nutty songs and flashy dance numbers such as “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” Young Frankenstein is monstrously clever and fun. Young Frankenstein, June 26-June 29, at Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass St., 7:30 p.m. or 2 p.m. (Sunday matinee). Tickets are $40. Visit www.ticketomaha.com for more information. The 28th season of Shakespeare On The Green sees the return of Compleat Works written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield, and directed by Vincent Carlson-Brown. In the year of Shakespeare’s 450th Birthday, we present Compleat Works, a comedic celebration of Shakespeare’s entire canon of plays in just two hours. Shakespeare on the Green, June 26-29, at Elmwood Park, 8 p.m. Preshow events start at 6 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.nebraskashakespeare.com for more information.

MUSIC On the weekend of Gay PRIDE, the House of Loom celebrates in style with its annual White Attire Party. This time, they are teaming up once again with their neighbor’s to the east, Flixx, who also do an annual white party on the weekend of Pride. Both events are free so everyone can jump back and forth. DJs include Raven Fox, loom resident DJs Brent Crampton, Stephen Bils, and Kethro. Hundreds of balloons, CO2 sprays, confetti, body paint, performers, and percussionists round out the evening. House of Loom: Annual White Attire x Gay Pride Party, June 27, at House of Loom, 1012 S. 10th St., 8 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.houseofloom.com for more information. Omaha’s favorite free summer concert and fireworks show, Bank of the West Celebrates America is one of the first concerts to launch the Under the Sun tour, which features Blues Traveler, Sugar Ray, Uncle Kracker and Smash Mouth. Bank of the West Celebrates America begins with the National Anthem at 6 p.m. The Bank of the West Celebrates America Opening Band Contest winner is the first act, followed by the Under the Sun tour bands. The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks finale at 10 p.m. More than 50,000 people are expected to attend this year’s event. Bank of the West Celebrates America with Blues Traveler, Sugar Ray, Uncle Kracker and Smash Mouth, June 27, at Memorial Park, 6 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.celebratesamerica.com for more

information. According to 1% Productions, The Felice Brothers kicked off in 2006. They did what any delinquent youths, lost in upstate New York with dim job prospects would do: become obsessed with traveling the world and playing extremely loud rock and roll. After settling on minor matters like who plays what (Ian Felice- vocals/guitar, James Felice- accordion/keys/vocals, Greg Farleyfiddle/vocals, Josh Rawson- bass/vocals. Recent addition David Estabrook- old friend/ new drummer – completes the current line up), the band procured instruments, cans of sardines and packed up tents and devoted their lives to studying the art of song craft, from Hoagie Carmichael to Kurt Cobain. They also began figuring out how to actually play those instruments. It was a long way to the top. The Felice Brothers with Robert Ellis, June 28, at Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St., 9 p.m. Tickets are $15. Visit www.onepercentproductions. com for more information. Lemon Fresh Day heads west to Weston, NE for the town’s 25th anniversary street dance on Main & Pike St. this Friday. It’s the band’s first visit to Weston and they’ll be celebrating 25 years with beer gardens and dances should make for a fantastic night. On Saturday, the group heads SW to Lincoln to party at Cappy’s Hotspot Bar & Grill for the Rough Riders Annual Poker Run & Fundraiser. Auctions, raffles, bikes, poker, booze and live music all take place. Lemon Fresh Day, June 27, at Weston, Nebraska’s Street Dance, Main and Pike St., 7 p.m. Admission is free. Lemon Fresh Day, June 28, at Cappy’s Hotspot Bar and Grill, 5560 S 48th St., 9 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.lemonfreshday. com for more information. Playing with Fire celebrated its 10th anniversary in July of 2013. Jeff Davis, producer and organizer, made the decision to move Playing with Fire to Midtown Crossing, starting this summer of 2014. Davis selects artists with unmatched passion and intensity for this free summer concert series. Playing with Fire: Jonas and the Massive Attraction, June 26, at Midtown Crossing in Turner Park, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.midtowncrossing.com for more information. Singer-Songwriter Jackson Browne returns to Omaha for one night only, playing guitar and piano on songs from his entire body of work. Browne has written and performed some of the most literate and moving songs in popular music and has defined a genre of songwriting charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics. He was honored with induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, and the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 2007. Beyond his music, he is known for his advocacy on behalf of the environment, human rights, and arts education. He’s a cofounder of the groups Musicians United for Safe Energy (MUSE) and Nukefree.org. Jackson Browne, July 2, at The Orpheum

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Theatre, 409 S. 16th St., 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $39.25 to $69.25. Visit www. omahaperformingarts.org for more information. After a long time run as lead singer of local hard rock band Emphatic, Patrick Wilson left to purse his own path. His new band, Arson City, is making a lot of noise in the local music scene. In celebration of their “Four Year Anniversary,” Midwest Elite Concerts presents the “Arson City CD Release Party.” Arson City is set to release their highly anticipated new EP entitled Not Coming Home. It features 5 new tracks, as well as a bonus, acoustic version of their single “Not Coming Home.” Arson City with The Zero Sum, Faded Black and Devil In The Details, June 28, at The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple St., 9 p.m. Tickets are $10. Visit www.onepercentproductions. com for more information. Singer-songwriter Chris Saub, born in Philadelphia, PA, found his rearing years in the Midwest. His family moved to Omaha when he was 8-years-old. After graduating from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a Bachelors degree in Pre-Law/Political Science, Saub immersed himself in the local music scene, playing with four different groups at the same time: an original blues/ rock band where he played bass, a hip-hop group where he programmed all the music and played live guitar, an original group pop-alternative group with a more spiritual emphasis he fronted and wrote for, and another original power-pop group called Someday Mission that would a decade later become the Chris Saub Band, then Trio, then merely the artist himself, Chris Saub. Chris Saub, June 27, at Stories Coffehouse, 180th and Pacific, 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.chrissaub.com for more information.

ART ‘Truck-A-Tecture’ examines architecture as redefined by mobility and technical expansion. This exhibition generates a unique conversation and offers a new perspective on modern housing. A mashup of popular and elite cultures, ‘Truck-ATecture’ transcends the current definitions of “pre-fab” and “mobile architecture.” Topics of nomadism, transportation, trucking culture, and the nature of “home” are among the topics to be explored in this exhibition. This exhibition features trucks, trailers, pre-fab home designs, custom architecture and road movies. Leaders in the filed of architecture participate, with four firms designing and building full-scale structures and the additional firms creating scaled models. Once complete, the full-scale structures travel to KANEKO from their various locations of construction around the country. The scaled models will be displayed atop a 44-foot long semi trailer parked in the Bow Truss. Truck-A-Tecture, June 27, at KANEKO, 1111 Jones St., 6 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.thekaneko.org for more information. ICARE offers educational, social, and vocational assistance for adolescents experiencing anger issues and exhibiting self-depreciating behaviors. Their workshops and facilitators educate clients in the qualities needed for constructive personal interaction and successful participation in their community. The training

also encourages the development of new, appropriate resources and opportunities for continued support in behavior modification through mentoring and community service. ICARE holds a fundraiser this Sunday with a “Ladies Sing the Blues” event, featuring Carol Rogers, Lady Kai, Cynthia Taylor, and Shasta. Ladies Sing the Blues, June 29, at Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St., 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. Visit www.theslowdown.com for more information.

SPORTS The 2014 World Cup in Brazil is heating up, especially for the United States team. AO Omaha is partnering with Barrett’s for its biggest watch parties to date. For each of the USA’s three group stage matches, they’ll have a tent with some TVs set up in the parking lot between the bar and Castle Barrett — both of which will be open, as well. Also, along with the usual Barrett’s menu, a grill will be fired up outside. The World Cup: United States vs. Germany, June 26, at Barrett’s Barleycorn, 4322 Leavenworth St., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.barrettsomaha.com for more information. Undefeated world champions TERENCE CRAWFORD, Omaha’s favorite son, and Cuban sensation YURIORKIS GAMBOA, who both boast identical 23-0 (16 KOs) records will fight for the World Lightweight Championship on June 28th. World Lightweight Championship, June 28, at CenturyLink Center, 555 S. 10th St., 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $27-$102. Visit www. centurylinkcenteromaha.com for more information.

COMEDY Local comedian Dusty Stahl hosts an open mic night every Wednesday. Bring your best material and come on down. Open Mic Night, June 25, at Barley Street Tavern, 2735 N. 62nd St., 10 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.barleystreet.com for more information. MarQ Manner hosts the monthly Music Quiz nights at The Waiting Room Lounge. Done in traditional pub quiz format, teams of four or less compete for prizes and bragging rights. Manner is (of course) a music writer for Shout! Weekly and throws out forty questions in five categories, which include audio, video, and visual questions. If you have been bragging for years that you know all there is to know about music, here is your chance to prove it. Waiting Room Music Quiz, July 1, at The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple St., 8 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www. onepercentproductions.com for more information.

FILM Presented by the Omaha World-Herald, this eight-week movie series features movies chosen by the audience. Crowds gathered at dusk with blankets, chairs, and popcorn each week. This week’s selection is Toy Story. Monday Night at the Movies, June 23, at Turner Park in Midtown Crossing, 9 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www. midtowncrossing.com for more information.

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On Top Of The World DJ Shadow Emerges as One of the Best in the Biz By Kyle Eustice DJ Shadow, real name Josh Davis, is one of those artists that seem untouchable. He’s hard to get on the phone, doesn’t do many interviews and is, overall, a bit of an enigma, much like his music. Imagine having the opportunity to have not one, but two interviews with the elusive DJ in one week, thanks to an unfortunate incident with a tape recorder and a car door. Underneath the surface, Davis is as congenial as can be, but very serious about his craft. And it shows. Since emerging with his groundbreaking album, Entroducing, in 1996, Davis has molded a successful career as a preeminent DJ and producer. In fact, he’s among the upper echelon of contemporary hip-hop artists. His name is consistently mentioned in the same breath as Cut Chemist and DJ Nu-Mark of Jurassic 5. He’s worked with everyone from Gift of Gab (Blackalicious) to Thom

Yorke (Radiohead). The point is he’s an innovator. He’s credited as bringing instrumental hip-hop to the forefront and holds the title of “First Completely Sampled Album” in the 2002 Guinness Book of World Records. His new project with Jurassic 5 DJ, Cut Chemist, was just announced this week. It involves the music of hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa. His records are the most important in the history of the genre; the patient zero whose breadth of genres influenced, knowingly or not, every subsequent DJ and hip-hop producer. While Cornell University continues to digitally archive Bambaataa’s 40,000+ record collection, DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist will embark on a five-week tour this fall using records strictly culled from Bambaataa’s collection. Davis graciously took a second stab at an interview (third, if you count my 2011 interview) with me to discuss everything from De La Soul to his high school yearbook class. Take two, huh? Yeah, yeah [laughs]

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What are who made you want to become a DJ in the first place? Um, just all the people I was hearing on records. People like Grandmaster Flash are at the top of the list because he was one of the first people I heard scratching. So basically anyone that was doing scratches on records around 1980, I guess that’s when people started scratching on them, then towards ‘81, ‘82, ’83, ’84, ’85, and beyond that. That was the first wave of records. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde had “Scratch on Galaxy.” TFO had Mix Master Ice. Whodini had Grandmaster Dee and then you know, there was DST who scratched on “Rockit” and all those people. Later, people like Jazzy Jeff and Cash Money and that second wave of other DJs that were really, really good and were introducing all these new techniques. The other side of that, the DJs I was hearing mix on the radio were inspiring because starting on the radio in 1985, I was able to tune in to KDAY in L.A. I was able to hear mixes played on radio stations in Fresno and Oakland, the

Bay area. All of those DJs, they all had different styles and different emphases. Most of them weren’t solely hip-hop at the time because hip-hop wasn’t accepted on the West Coast to the extent that you could just play an hour of straight rap or electro. You usually had to mix it in with other hits of the day by people like Madonna or Janet Jackson and other pop rock acts. You did mention growing up in Davis, California and how you were one of the few in your area interested in hip-hop. You mentioned another local group that came out there though. Who was that? That’s right. I remember now. I was talking about a guy named Todd Curry. He had a record out in 1987 or 1988. His group was called Tee Oh and the DCB Posse. It stood for Davis City Breakers. They were slighter older. They were about three or four years older than I was. I would run into them at school. I knew I wasn’t the only kid interested in

hip-hop in my town. It’s just that most of the kids doing anything in hip-hop were older than I was. By the time I was their age, they had gone, left of gotten into other things. Was it harder to get your hands on hiphop or was it easier because you were close to L.A. and places like that? Well, the two main connections for me was my Dad lived in San Jose where I was born so he had custody of me every two weeks and we would frequently go to the city. We would go to Fisherman’s Warf and I would watch the pop lockers on Fisherman’s Warf and I would listen to the songs they were playing. Then my Dad would take me to Tower Records and I would try to figure out who the artists were. So that was a good resource. The early days of record digging, huh? Yeah, exactly. What gave you the idea for Entroducing and did you realize you were doing something so innovative at the time? Well, I mean it was just another record in the sense that I had already done quite a lot of singles and remixes and already appeared on maybe a dozen and a half releases up to that point. An album was inevitable after the first few singles from Mo’ Wax. It wasn’t a concept record in the sense that I didn’t sit down to make something radically different from what I had been doing. It was just that it was an album so it reached that many more people. At that time, it was an album market. You were only going to get so far with a single. Since that time, it’s obviously switched back and forth a few different times whether singles or albums are stronger. But, yeah, at the time I was making it, I didn’t anticipate anything in particular. I just wanted the people in the U.K. who had been following what I was doing who had been following the Mo’ Wax sound and what I was doing to view the album as a complete piece of music and a step forward. When that happened after it came out, I was really happy about it. It started to slowly spread from there. I think I said in our initial conversation, it wasn’t an overnight thing. It took 6 months. And if you look at it another way, it’s still working its magic on some people, even 15 years later that never heard it at the time and are now just hearing it for the first time, which is great. We talked about this last time and I thought it was interesting. I asked you what one quality all of the artists you work with share because you have worked with underground artists like Lyrics Born to more mainstream artists like Thom Yorke of Radiohead, you said you had the project in mind first and then you approach the person. Can you explain more about that process? Sure. Well, it all just starts with me making a beat. Once the beat gets to the point where it starts to get interesting, well first of all, if I don’t think it’s interesting, I drop it right then and there. If I feel like, ok this is one of the better ones I made then I try to keep it moving and keep building on it. It usually gets to a point where I decide wheth-

er or not to keep it instrumental and make it my own or whether I feel like it’s going to be stronger with a talent on top of it, whether it’s a singer or rapper and then I just start to imagine voices in my head over the music I’m making; sometimes they’re famous, sometimes they’re not. Sometimes it’s just of the moment. It’s just totally depends on the voices that pop into my head that I hear over that. Not in a crazy way [laughs]. Right, exactly [laughs]. Another thing I thought was interesting was when you were talking about De La Soul. I read somewhere that Prince Paul was an influence on you. What about De La Soul’s 3 Feet High and Rising was so intriguing to you? I heard both 3 Feet High and Rising and Straight Outta Compton by N.W.A. in the same setting, which was in yearbook class in high school. I had a friend that had a car, I didn’t have a car yet, and he was into rap. He would buy hip-hop on cassette because he wasn’t a DJ, he didn’t need vinyl and it was easier for him to listen to it in his car. He’d leave during lunch and come back with all these tapes. We would both be awaiting these releases, but he would always be able to get them first because they would be out that and he would go at 11:30 in the morning to buy them Because he had the car, right? Yes, he had the car. So he would check them out in the car and then walk into yearbook class, hand me the tape and go, ‘you’re not going to believe this.’ I remember I brought my Walkman or something, I popped the tape in and the first track was “3 is the Magic Number.” The extreme creativity and really innovative use of, not only the soul samples obviously, but they used stuff from all over the place. It wasn’t in the normal realm of what people used to sample back then. That was hugely inspirational for me and it harkened back to what I loved about the original mixes by Grandmaster Flash and Steinski quite a bit earlier where they were using these left-field sample sources and places they were finding them. That just really spoke to me. It was just one of those moments I will never forget. Same thing happened with Paul’s Boutique and many other albums since then where my mind is captivated by somebody else’s creativity in the studio. That’s what made me want to produce. Thank you Josh. I feel very lucky to have 2 interviews with you in one week. [Laughs] Yeah, well, I’m really sorry that happened. Sorry it couldn’t be longer. Me too! Hopefully we run into each other in Lincoln. Ok, sounds good. Thank you. DJ Shadow with Unlimited Gravity, Brent Crampton and $pencelove, May 31, at The Bourbon Theatre, 415 O Street, Lincoln, 9 p.m. Tickets are $20/ADV and $25/DOS. Visit www.bourbontheatre.com for more information. S H O U T O M A H A . C O M • J U N E 2 6 - J U LY 3 , 2 0 1 4

2014 IOWA STATE FAIR

grandstand line-up THURSDAY, AUGUST 7

NEWSBOYS

with special guest MATTHEW WEST 8P.M. | $30

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8

HAPPY TOGETHER TOUR 2014

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10

A CONVERSATION WITH THE ROBERTSONS: WILLIE, KORIE & SI

THE STARS OF A&E’S DUCK DYNASTY 8 P.M. | $32

starring THE TURTLES featuring FLO MONDAY, AUGUST 11 & EDDIE, CHUCK NEGRON formerly of DEERY BROTHERS Three Dog Night, Gary U.S. Bonds, MITCH RYDER & THE DETROIT WHEELS, SUMMER SERIES LATE MODELS, IMCA SPORT GARY LEWIS & THE PLAYBOYS MODS, IMCA STOCK CARS, 8 P.M. | $25 IMCA HOBBY STOCKS AND KARL CHEVROLET DIRT TRUCKS SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 5:30 P.M. HOT LAPS, 6 P.M. RACES $17 ADULTS, $5 CHILDREN AGES 6–11 GOO GOO DOLLS free for ages 5 and under AND DAUGHTRY with special guest PLAIN WHITE T'S 8 P.M. | $39

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10

WINGED SPRINT CARS

FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE

IOWASTATEFAIR.ORG | 800.745.3000

GRAND OUTLAW NATIONAL TRACTOR AND TRUCK PULL

SPONSORED BY IOWA FARMER TODAY 2 P.M. | $20 ADULTS, $10 CHILDREN AGES 6–11 free for ages 5 and under

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14

JAKE OWEN’S DAYS OF GOLD TOUR

starring JAKE OWEN & ELI YOUNG BAND with special guest The Cadillac Three 7 P.M. | $40

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16

DEMOLITION DERBY AND FIGURE EIGHT 11:30 A.M. | $15 ADULTS, $5 CHILDREN AGES 6–11 free for ages 5 and under

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16

LADY ANTEBELLUM with special guests BILLY CURRINGTON and KELSEY K 8 P.M. | $49

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17

FOREIGNER AND STYX with special guest TBA 8 P.M. | $39

CHEVELLE AND HALESTORM

with special guest TBA 8 P.M. | $35

with special guest COLT FORD 8 P.M. | $40

2014

10:30 A.M. HOT LAPS, 11 A.M. RACES $15 ADULTS, $5 CHILDREN AGES 6–11 free for ages 5 and under

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13

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TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Tickets for all concerts and events are on sale now through all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800.745.3000. All concert seats are reserved. All track events are general admission. Convenience charges apply to all tickets. The Iowa State Fair Ticket Office will open July 7 for walk-up orders only (assuming tickets remain). Grandstand tickets do not include admission to the Fair. Gate admission must be purchased separately.

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scene

Smelly Goodness O’Leaver’s Pub Serves It Up By Shout Omaha Staff O’Leaver’s Pub, located at 1322 S. Saddlecreek Rd., is the ideal stomping ground for people who want to hang out and not be surrounded by snobby, uptight douchebags, unless you wander on to the outdoor volleyball court, then you run a risk. Managed by Chris Machmuller of Ladyfinger (ne) and owned by members of Cursive, O’Leaver’s has always supported local music. Brendan Walsh does an incredible job of letting local musicians get on the stage and frequently books national acts, as well. Once again, Yelp reviews provide the best idea of what a night at O’Leaver’s looks like. According to Omahype owner Will Simons, “O’Leaver’s Pub is one of those places you just expect to be dirty and loud. Still, it’s got such character to it that there’s really no other place like it on earth. There’s a vibe to ‘The Club’ that is hard-lined, edgy and even

arrogant on the outside, but warm and welcoming on the inside. O’Leaver’s also contradicts itself. Is it a gritty rock club full of greasy dudes swilling cheap beer? Yep. Is it a place to go play volleyball with your yuppie pals after a hard day of whitecollar work? Yep. Is it a place to hang out with other sad-sack drunks and watch the World Series, World Cup Soccer or a Husker game? Yep. Did they take out the pool table in the back room to put in a tiki bar that no one uses? Yep. I don’t know what it is about O’Leaver’s, but it’s perfect just the way it is. Minus one star for the supergross bathrooms though. Yuck.” Lanie D. had this to say: “O’Leavers is small and cozy...in a dirty floors, broken chairs, grimy tables kinda way. My favorite kind of small venue. Not the best bar service- you’ll probably wait a while for anyone to even acknowledge your existence, but you could find that anywhere. If you’re weird, you can catch a game of volleyball before settling into a pint.” Sarah G. felt similarly about the décor and had a really hard time loving it. But

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who knows? She’s probably one of the douchebags mentioned in the first paragraph of this write up. She said: “O’Leaver’s lived up to my every expectation. The whole place comes with a filthy feeling, smell, look and attitude. I was just as afraid to touch parts of the inside as I anticipated I would be, and it’s essentially just a dump. That being said, it’s a kitschy dump with recordcovers utilized for wall-paper, and they host lesser-known local bands, which is why I ended up there only once after over 4 years of living within walking distance. Their sand volleyball offerings are much more acceptable, since you don’t have to set foot in the building, but after that one adventure I absolutely plan on going back to pretending that this isn’t even a bar option for me. I obviously don’t like dives though, so if you’re into questionable indoor air quality, places that are good candidates for mold remediation, and restrooms that smell slightly of urine/strongly of sewer gas, be my guest. You’ve been fairly warned though.”

Finally, Devin W. of Pittsburgh had a love note for O’Leaver’s she couldn’t keep inside. “This bar smells horrible,” she wrote. “The seats, the floor, the walls, they’re sticky. The jukebox is ridiculous; it’s got so much good music on it. The live bands are always awesome. The walls are riddled with album covers of bands that are iconic. The “regulars” don’t want you there just like they don’t want you to let any of that darn sun in when you open the door to enter. I’m surprised they don’t hiss. The house shot? Rumpleminz. Yup. And the bartender will probably snarl and growl at you. It’s cheap. And if you don’t like it, get the hell out. Dear O’leaver’s Pub, I LOVE YOU. Please move to Pittsburgh to be with me forever.” Love it or hate it, O’Leaver’s Pub has something good going on and most likely, it’s blasting through the speakers on a Friday or Saturday night. Bad décor, maybe, but good taste in music? Definitely.

dining nibbles

Written by Jim Delmont

STEAK HOUSES ANTHONY’S.. 72nd and F streets. 331-7575. Closed Sunday. One of the old-line steakhouses, big and friendly. A good family spot. Huge menu. BROTHER SEBASTIAN’S STEAKHOUSE AND WINERY. 1350 S. 119th St. 330-0300. Seven days. Not old and not new, this 1980s steakhouse that resembles a California monastery has a great salad bar, romantic little rooms with fireplaces and a great party room. Prices remain reasonable. CASCIO’S. 1620 S. 10th St. 345-8313. Seven days. Been here forever and still cookin.’ This venerable steak emporium has been a mainstay of the College World Series crowd. CHARLESTON’S. Just north of West Dodge Road at the Boys Town exit. 431-0023. Open seven days. Don’t let the chain ID fool you – this is a top notch restaurant – casual, with an eclectic menu that includes upscale burgers, lots of salads, fish entrees, steaks, sandwiches, soups, ribs, crisp veggies and rich desserts – including a knockout bread pudding. Management is the key to success here. The ambience is gaslamp hideaway with a bar area popular on weekends. THE DROVER. 2121 S. 73rd St. 391-7440. Open seven days. Tucked away on a side street, this longtime steakhouse favorite draws customers from the medical neighborhood at 72nd and Mercy Road. Cozy fireplace, good service. 801 CHOP HOUSE (in the Paxton House). 1403 Farnam. 341-1222. Open seven days. Formerly the Paxton Chop House, this beautiful, masculine spot is a twin to one in Des Moines and a major draw for elegant service and classic steakhouse fare. Perfect for memorable occasions, but Sunday night specials are affordable for anyone. FLEMING’S. Next to Regency Court Shopping Center (south side). 393-0811. Open seven days. Big deal wine offerings here from climate controlled wine closets. Very attractive main dining room with some extra nooks and bar-side service, too. Char-grilled steaks are reasonably priced, with huge sides, and some major seafood offerings. Excellent service and a very nice ambience for a special evening out. GENJI STEAK HOUSE. 14505 W Center Road. 333-8338. Popular Japanese, group-style “teppanyaki” cooking with items sliced and diced on a hot metal surface, then tossed about in entertaining ways. Very healthful meals, with lots of protein (several kinds of beef, plus shrimp) and delicious chopped vegetables. Reasonably priced and fun for kids and adults alike. JERICO’S. 11732 West Dodge Road. 496-0222. Open seven days. Longtime family-run steakhouse known for its prime rib. JOHNNY’S CAFÈ. 4702 S. 27th St. 731-4774. Closed Sunday. One of Omaha’s most famous steakhouses, it was opened in 1922 by the Kawa family at the stockyards, where the family still operates it. Many loyal customers love the place for lunch or dinner. JOHNNY’S ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE. 305 N. 170th St. in Village Pointe. 289-9210. Open seven days. Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Dean Martin would have loved this place – tricked out like a Hollywood 1940s supper club, Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse is one of an Iowa-based chain offering Italian pasta favorites along with steaks and chops. Desserts, made on the premises, are popular.

KOBE STEAKHOUSE OF JAPAN. 16801 Burke 402-391-1755. Seven days. Long-running Japanese steak house offers healthy cuisine, entertaining chefs, reasonable prices and an attractive Regency location. KONA GRILL. 295 N 170th St. 779-2900. Kona Grill is a sushi restaurant with lots more, including very imaginative appetizers and entrees with Hawaiian, Chinese, japanese and American touches (macadamia nut chicken, satay, potstickers, steamed soybeans, saki-marinated bass, sweet chili-glazed salmon and even a meatloaf made with sweet Italian and Louisiana sausage!). Loads of interesting dipping sauces, too, plus full sushi offerings LONE STAR STEAKHOUSE & SALOON. 3040 S. 143rd Plaza. 333-1553. Open seven days. Last of a chain here, they do a good job with burgers and sandwiches, homemade soups and chili, sirloin and ribeye, their own salad dressings, and good service. MAHOGANY PRIME STEAKHOUSE. 13665 California St. 4454380. Boasting the top two per cent of Nebraska prime beef, this once very expensive spot also offers Australian lobster, grilled salmon filet with capers, shrimp and crabmeat; plus lots of salads, lamb, porkchops, bacon-wrapped scallops, king crab legs and a famous house martini. Prices have moderated recently. OMAHA CHOPHOUSE. Omaha Marriot, 10220 Regency Circle. 399-9000. This is the latest entry at Regency, which once had Allie’s and the fabulous Chardonnay fine dining restaurant. Now it’s a steak place with the usual cuts, plus seafood, fancy sandwiches, various chicken entrees, salads and a pretty extensive wine list.

r e n CoProcket DAILY SPECIALS

4201 S 38th st Omaha, Nebraska 68107 (402) 505-7377 Mon-Sat 9am-2am Sun 10am-2am

HAPPY HOUR

10am-6pm Daily $250 aluminum pints $275 12oz. Bottles

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

OMAHA PRIME. 415 S. 11th St. in the Old Market. 3417040. Closed Sunday. Mo Tajvar’s beautiful Old Market spot has a lovely bar area and a handsome room for his prime cuts of beef in this second floor Old Market beauty, complete with rear views of the Old Market Passageway and a smoking room behind glass. A la carte and expensive, like other “prime” beef establishments, but offering a lot of visual charm. OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE. 7605 Cass St. 392-2212; 2414 S. 132 Street. 697-1199; 10408 S. 15th Street. 991-9275. Open seven days. From the opening of the Cass Street original, this Florida-based chain has been one of the most successful chains here. Basically an American steakhouse, it puts up an Australian façade, but the menu offers steaks, ribs and chicken plus baked potatoes, slab fries and barbecued chicken. You can toss a shrimp or two on the Barbie, too. Omahans love them all. PICCOLO PETE’S. 2202 S 20th St., 342-9038. In South Omaha since 1933, Picolo Pete’s is a classic Omaha Italian steakhouse, with Italian pastas to augment the steaks – plus big salads, burgers, hot roast beef, many breaded items, many fish, kids menu and even pizza. Try the chicken gizzards – folks love them. Prices are low to moderate. PINK POODLE. 633 Old Lincoln Highway in Crescent, Iowa, just east of I-680. 545-3744. Closed Monday. The famous doll collection is gone, but lots of folks think this rustic-style atmosphere and the steak and prime rib specialties are worth the short drive. Steaks, chops, lots of seafood, gizzards and livers, and an inexpensive children’s menu. SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE, 222 S. 15th St. 342-0077. Seven days. Across from the Public Library and very near the Holland Performing Arts Center, Sullivan’s is a handsome, friendly ’40s-style steakhouse downS H O U T O M A H A . C O M • J U N E 2 6 - J U LY 3 , 2 0 1 4

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dining nibbles town featuring fine steaks and seafood, top-of-theline martinis, and an enormous wine choice from its 15,000-bottle cellar with an hand-cut Italian stone floor. 360 STEAKHOUSE at Harrah’s, One Harrah’s Blvd., Council Bluffs, (712) 329-6000. This upscale steakhouse sits at the top of Harrah’s Hotel, on the 12th floor, offering a unique view of the Omaha skyline. The menu offers elegant beef entrees, seafood (lobster, tiger shrimp, scallops), lots of interesting sides and salads. Private dining room available. BOURBON BBQ & STEAK at Ameristar Casino, 2200 River Road, Council Bluffs, (712) 328-8888, has replaced the Waterfront Grill there with a menu chock with barbecued pork and chicken items, plus some steaks, salads, sandwiches, seafood in an eclectic mix. Less high hat than its predecessor, it aims for a more regular crowd, including kids. FINE DINING BISTRO 121. 12129 West Center Road. 697-5107. Former location of Claudia’s, this handsome spot is now Walter Hecht’s new version of his Old Vienna Restaurant, a south Omaha fixture for decades. This Swiss chef offers European fare, including liver dumpling soup, escargot, mussels, Provencal shrimp, duck, lamb and veal entrees, plus risotto with grilled chicken and even Oysters Rockefeller – and you can get a New York strip steak, too. Some of the same plus excellent sandwiches, salads and soups at bargain lunch prices. Lots of California wines. Hecht is a real veteran of the

Omaha dining scene. THE FLATIRON CAFÈ. 17th and Howard streets. 344-3040. Closed Sunday; dinner only six days. Steve and Kathleen Jamrozy have established the gold standard for Omaha restaurants in a lovely room in a triangleshaped building reminiscent of old New York, complete with huge window walls and a tree-shaded patio. Great service, great food, very popular with Orpheum-going crowds all year. LE VOLTAIRE. 155th Plaza at West Dodge Road (north side). 934-9374. Closed Sunday, Monday. French owner-chef Cedric Fichepain has combined Paris with Alsace in his unpretentious suburban bistro, where the menu offers what you’d expect: French onion soup, bouillabaisse, escargot, duck liver, duck confit, coq au vin, filet mignon and even crepes suzette. Nice wine choices, good service, intimate, very reasonably priced. LIBERTY TAVERN. In the Hilton Hotel, at 1001 Cass St., across from the Qwest Center. 998-4321. Open seven days. This fine dining restaurant now has a unique and appealing outdoor dining area, California style, that seats 80 – it’s centered on a modernist fireplace and you can order from the indoors restaurant.menu or the less expensive bar menu. The indoors area is attractively modern and has a menu reflecting the “farm to table” movement, with an emphasis on locally provided items, including Iowa pork and Nebraska chicken. Chef Michael Rhodes is doing upscale comfort foods: corn chowder, corn fritters, sweet potato and duck hash, seafood pot pie, flatiron steak,

meatloaf, mac and cheese, but also elegant steak and fish entrees. The big deal dish is the imperial Wagyu beef strip steak from Blair, Neb., with Iowa Maytag blue cheese butter. Creative desserts add to the fun. V. MERTZ. 1022 Howard St., 345-8980. V. Mertz has to be one of the two or three best restaurants in Nebraska. Irresistibly attractive at the grotto level of the Old Market Passageway, it provides a womb of old brick, wine racks, sprays of flowers and an ancient Roman style wall fountain, it is perfectly romantic, half- hidden and mysteriously likeable. Executive Chef John Engler oversees a menu that makes the best of organic produce from nearby Crescent, Iowa, lamb, beef and seafood. Artisan cheeses are available after dinner along with some sumptuous desserts. The wine selection is extensive and sophisticated (a semi-finalist for wine service in the James Beard awards). V. Mertz is one of the city’s most expensive restaurants but is worth it (the tasting menu is $100). NEIGHBORHOOD ANCHOR INN, 5413 S. 72nd St. 402-341-1313. anchorinnbar.com – Home of the famous watermelon – and still the best party in town – the Anchor Inn offers daily lunch specials, including the new roasted chicken! Keep an eye our for some new dinner specials in the very near future. Until then, do your stomach a favor and take it to the Anchor Inn for some of “Junior’s Jumbo Hot Wings” or the “Flour Sandbar Nachos.” And that’s just for starters. Make sure to try “Anchor Inn’s Famous 1/2 Pound Burger” or “Anchor Inn’s Famous Chicken Sandwich.” BAILEY’S BREAKFAST AND LUNCH. 1259 S. 120th St. 9325577. Comfort food done with flair. For breakfast; all your favorites, featuring Omaha’s finest Eggs Benedict – 6 varieties, (and Crepes, too) topped with Hollandaise made fresh every day. Come try the best bacon you will ever eat! Breakfast served all day.

And treat yourself to some of Omaha’s finest Salads, Soups, and Sandwiches, plus Chicken Fried Steak, fresh Angus burgers, and Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas. When is the last time you had really good Egg Salad or Chicken Salad??? Open 7 days a week 7:00 – 2:00. BARRETT’S BARLEYCORN. 4322 Leavenworth, 558-5520. A neighborhood place with burgers, phillies and other sandwiches. Daily specials and a sports bar ambience. BENE PIZZA AND PASTA. 12301 West Maple Road. 4980700. Open seven days a week. Retro pizza spot with ‘70s look – sandwiches, too. BIG FRED’S PIZZA GARDEN. 119th and Pacific streets. 3334414. Open seven days. Hugely popular pizza joint that attracts crowds all the time, especially on weekends. Sports bar atmosphere with lots of noise. BILLY FROGGS. 1120 Howard St. in the Old Market. 3414427. 8724 Dodge St. (397-5719; 84th and Giles. Open Seven days. The original on Howard Street has a very nice tree-shaded outdoor dining area and all three pull in a younger crowd for burgers, hot dogs, pub fare and a broad selection of domestic and imported beers. Good hang-out spots. BOB MONKEY’S NOODLE ZOO. 4950 Dodge Street. 932-9971. Offbeat lunch place with soups, salads and sandwiches. BRAZEN HEAD IRISH PUB. 319 N. 78th St., just off West Dodge. 393-3731. Seven days. Irish pub, close to the real thing (the owners imported some parts of it from Ireland). Mixes Irish/English fare with American pub favorites. Huge beer list. BREWBURGERS. 4629 S. 108th St. 614-7644. Lots of TVs – lives up to its name.

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dining nibbles BUFFALO WILD WINGS. 48th and L streets (734-8088); 76th and Dodge streets (343-9464); 10525 S. 15th St. (9919464); 146th Street and West Maple Road (492-9464); 4287 S. 144th St. (861-9464). Popular wing spot with lots of beer. CAFFEINE DREAMS. 4524 Farnam St. 932-2803. Multi-level outdoor seating, under the trees, is a dream here, in this ‘60s kind of coffee house. Great brew plus pastries, sandwiches, granola, smoothies and the like. THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY. 10120 California St. at Westroads. 393-1166. Seven days. Enormous chain restaurant done up in exotic architecture and interiors that resemble a British officers’ club in Egypt in the 19th century. Big operation with a huge menu: glamburgers, white chicken chili, Asian fare, fish ‘n chips, all kinds of sandwiches, soups, salads; imaginative items mixing culinary styles – crabcake sandwich, Cuban sandwich, stuffed mushrooms, pizza, fried zucchini, mini corndogs, steaks, beef ribs, pork chops, salmon, tuna, shrimp scampi and, of course, lots of different cheesecakes. It would take months to work your way through this menu. Good family spot. CHEESEBURGER IN PARADISE. 168th and West Dodge Road (Village Pointe). 289-4210. Outrageous Caribbean/island décor frames a restaurant with all kinds of exotic burgers and sweet-flavored specialties and tropical drinks. DOC & EDDIE’S BBQ. 168th and Harrison (on west side of 168th, a block north of Harrison). 895-7427. Bare bones spot where the food is everything. Established

by Dr. Jeffrey DeMare, a pediatric physician, and his late partner, Eddie Vacek. Tasty, slow-cooked meats – does a lot of take-out via drive-through. DON CARMELO’S. 2647 S. 159th Plaza (333-5256) In Rockbrook at 108th and Center Streets (933-3190); 3113 N. 120th St. (333-5256); 1024 N. 204th Ave (289-9800) New York-style pizzerias offering pizza, calzones and similar fare. THE DUNDEE DELL. 5007 Underwood Ave. 553-9501. Seven days. Dundee classic known for its fish and chips, hot sandwiches and burgers. A neighborhood spot with a big following (especially at lunch), its bar has well over 100 imported beers plus some superb Scotch offerings. FAMOUS DAVE’S. Several Omaha metro locations, including a new one at Eagle Run on West Maple Road. This chain BBQ spot has good basic BBQ fare, plus lots of sides, generous portions, nice atmosphere and good service. FIREWATER GRILLE. 7007 Grover Street, in the Comfort Inn. 452-FIRE (3473). Live music and offbeat island cuisine in this Hawaiian-themed bar/restaurant attached to a motel. FUDDRUCKERS. 7059 Dodge St., 556-0504. 16920 Wright Plaza #118, 932-7790. Fuddruckers boasts the “World’s Greatest Hamburgers,” and they have a big variety of them. Good spot for kids. GOLDBERG’S GRILL & BAR. 2936 S. 132nd St., 333-1086 and

GOLDBERG’S IN DUNDEE, 5008 Dodge St., 5562006. Especially popular at lunch with sandwiches, soups, burgers, salads. HARKERT’S BBQ. 4865 Center St., 554-0102. Old time and small BBQ spot favored by insiders. Hickor-smoked meats and sides. Does a lot of take-out. JAMS. 7814 Dodge St. 399-8300. Closed Sunday. One of Omaha’s best restaurants and one of the most popular. Mark Hoch’s long room with a bar is still a cool place, with an eclectic, inventive menu that changes often but always offers a two-tier selection ranging from inexpensive burgers, sandwiches and meatloaf to very original, often Southwest-inspired entrees. Great bar is a watering hole for thirtyish and fortyish singles. Not easy to get a table on weekend nights, but worth the wait. JAZZ: A LOUISIANA KITCHEN. 1421 Farnam St. 342-3662. Now that Butsy Ledoux’s is closed there aren’t many Louisiana-style places around here, but Jazz offers a version of Cajun and Creole fare that resembles a place you might stumble into just off Bourbon Street. JOE TESS’ PLACE. 5424 S. 24th St. 731-7278. Closed Monday. Oldtime neighborhood place famous for fish, fish, fish (trout, walleye, tilapia) and all fresh, plus shrimp, oysters – many fried items, with the catfish renowned, but they do steaks, chicken and other entrées on their huge menu. Chicken and fish sandwiches galore, plus seafood stews and chowders. Lots of sides, kids’ menu. The “famous fish” is served on rye bread for $6.50. Pitchers of beer, cream cheese cakes. Big Friday night crowds. Prices are low, but cash preferred. Live fish market, lots of carryout business. KING KONG. 4409 Dodge St., 553-3326. 5250 S. 72nd St., 932-6420. 3362 S. 13th St., 934-8988. Don’t let the name fool you – this is basically a Greek restaurant, with

excellent gyro’s, but they do burgers and phillie sandwiches and lots more. LA BUVETTE WINE BAR AND DELI. 511 S. 11th St. in the Old Market. 344-8627. Open seven days. Despite the limited offerings, La Buvette is one of the city’s better restaurants. Technically (in France) a bistro is a wine shop that also offers food – that’s La Buvette. It is crammed with bottles of wine and you can have a terrific dinner consisting of only wine, fine cheeses and baguette French bread – and that’s the truth. But they do have appetizers and entrees, too: foi gras, pate’, mussels, salmon, chicken, lamb shanks, veal cheeks and other bistro fare. French doors open to make the whole place a sidewalk café. LA MESA, 156th and Q streets; 110th and Maple streets; 84th and Tara Plaza; Hwy 370 & Fort Crook Rd, Bellevue, and Council Bluffs (Lake Manawa Exit). Voted as Omaha’s best Mexican restaurant 8 times times in a row., La Mesa offers free chips and salsa, great portions and a fun atmosphere. The menu is broad, with everything from classics, such as burritos, fajitas, enchiladas, tacos, tamales and tostadas. Specialties include Chilaquiles Mexicanos, the El Magnifico, Chicken Chipolte Salad and El Patron (shrimp). La Mesa offers over 100 tequilas, the largest selection in the area! LANSKY’S PIZZA, Pasta and Philly, 4601 S. 50th St., 7311919; 3909 Twin Creek Dr., Bellevue, 502-0555; 1131 N. Broadway, Council Bluffs, (712) 329-5400. Philly steak sandwiches and pizza – they dominate here. LE PEEP, 2012 N. 117th Ave. 991-8222; (other locations in Pepperwood Village at 156th and West Dodge, and at 177th and West Center Road). Aneel and Hope Taj oversee three locations where everything is fresh and the huge pancakes rival those at the Market Basket (ask for pecans and bananas in yours); eggs Benedict and other egg creations are ambrosial, bacon and sau-

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dining nibbles sages lean and substantial, huge list of omelets, but also lunch items, too, as they are open until 2 p.m. Great table service and high quality food. LISA’S RADIAL CAFÈ. 817 N. 40th St. 551-2176. Open seven days for breakfast, Friday only for dinner. Lisa Schembri and family run a very special place here – a neighborhood breakfast spot that brings a touch of California to Omaha (Lisa did culinary studies there). In a very old building they offer one hundred different kinds of French toast, elegant egg dishes, every kind of pancake, a vast number of omelets, Farmer Brothers coffee and downhome cooking on Friday nights. THE MARKET BASKET. 87th and Pacific streets in the Countryside Village Shopping Center. 397-1100. Breakfast and lunch seven days; no dinner on Monday. One of Omaha’s little wonder restaurants, long a favorite with the carriage trade, especially for breakfast and lunch. Liz Liakos’ place is also a bakery, with two dining rooms and she has waxed on the breakfast lunch business while also endeavoring to build up the dinner business with a succession of top notch chefs. Coffees and teas here are wunderbar, as are the pancakes, quiches, French toast, egg dishes, potato dishes, muffins, pastries and everything breakfast. Liz has homemade ice cream, elegant luncheon sandwiches – some longtime favorites such as the Custer and the herb roast beef; marvelous salads, all kinds of sophisticated touches in soups, burgers, sides, desserts. Chef Justen Beller does a fusion Euro-American dinner menu at bargain prices. Great Sunday brunch, too. This restful, tasteful little place would be right at home in the Fine Dining section of this publication. MCKENNA’S BLUES, BOOZE AND BBQ. 7425 Pacific Street. 393-7427. Seven days. Opened almost twenty years ago with a Texas/Louisiana road house look and menu, McKenna’s has popular BBQ offerings that are less sweet and drippy than most (brisket, pulled chicken and pork, ribs), plus New Orleans gumbo, and great side dishes, including baked beans, a creamy red potato salad, Louisiana red beans and rice, melt-in-your-mouth cornbread and more. Good desserts, too. M’S PUB. 422 S. 11th St. in the Old Market. 342-2550. Seven days. With La Buvette, M’s is one of the Old Market’s top neighborhood restaurants and pubs – and one of the city’s better dining spots. The bar has been hugely popular since the place was opened in 1972 (it is now run by Ron Samuelson of Vivace, with Anne Mellen). Pub fair shares the menu with exciting dinner specials. The Iowa grilled pork sandwich is famous as is the Omaha grilled beef sandwich. The salad, appetizer and sandwich lists go on forever and the sophisticated evening fare includes ribeye, halibut, pastas, salmon, halibut, and duck breast, but the burger/sandwich/salads are available all day, too. This is a great place with wonderful ambience and tends to be jammed at lunch and dinner. MILLARD ROADHOUSE. 13325 Millard Ave. 891-9292. Seven days (brunch on Sunday, too, plus lunch buffet other days). Karen Menard’s family-style restaurant favors downhome cooking (broasted chicken, chicken-fried steaks, French dip and other hot sandwiches, roast beef Phillies, grilled cheese, liver and onions, prime rib, pork chops). Great for kids and reasonable on the pocket book. MIMI’S CAFE. 301 N. 175th Plaza, 289-9610. A wide array of appetizers, homemade soups, unique salads and seasonal features are waiting just for you at Mimi’s. Signature sandwiches and burgers include an excellent Meatloaf Ciabatta sandwich and a succulent patty melt. A fish market, great steaks and chops as

well. Don’t forget the espresso bar and wine menu. NEWMAN’S PASTA CAFE. 2559 S. 171st St., near West Center Road (Lakeside Plaza). 884-2420. Open seven days. Another “oodles of noodles” spot in the fastservice mode. In addition to lots of noodle dishes, you can get Thai lettuce wraps, fresh mozzarella drizzled with olive oil, Thai curry beef, chicken Florentine, spicy Thai peanut noodles and cranberry spinach salad with almonds. Pastas are Asian, Southwest, stroganoff, Japanese. Desserts include key lime pie, cotton candy and pastry tubes. NICOLA’S in the Market. 13th and Jackson streets in the Old Market. 345-8466. Lunch Monday-Friday; dinner Tuesday-Sunday. Italian meets Mediterranean at Nicola Nick’s Old Market trattoria where you can browse through a menu sporting authentic country Italian favorites: eggplant, cheeses, Italian sausage and ham ingredients, a wonderful lasagna Mediterranean, grilled chicken, stuffed pastas. But the star of the menu is ravioli in many tempting, delicious combinations. Sauces here are important and the long pasta menu will intrigue. Excellent little spot with bargain prices considering the care taken in preparation NOODLES & COMPANY. 203 S. 72nd St. 393-0586 and 16920 Wright Plaza, 330-1012. Open seven days. Like Newman’s, it’s an “oodles of noodles” spot in fast-service mode (no servers). There are at least a dozen noodle dishes, plus chicken/vegetable pot stickers in a mostly Asian style but with Wisconsin macaroni and cheese, too, and some Italian pastas. Flat Tire beer is available, but few desserts. OZONE. 7220 F St. 331-7575. Ozone offers hand-cut steaks, slow-cooked prime rib, baby back ribs, classic salads, Southwest-inspired appetizers, steak and pork tenderloin sandwiches, rosemary chicken, plus live entertainment. PETROW’S. 5914 Center St. 551-0552. Closed Sunday. Diner style restaurant in older Omaha neighborhood, Petrow’s is a legend. They offer soda fountain goodies (old-fashioned malts and sundaes), hot sandwiches: pork tenderloin, French dip; their own chili, liver and onions, chopped beef steak, onion rings, waffle fries, footlong hot dogs, reuben, smoked turkey melt, chicken fried steak, classic Nebraska burger; homemade pies, floats and freezes and lots more. Forget about calories here and dream your way back to the ‘60s, when it opened. PIZZA KING. 1101 N. Broadway, Council Bluffs, (712) 323-9228; Longtime family-run spot has T-bones, a filet mignon, a NY strip and a Rib Eye, plus Alaskan King Crab – and, of course, plenty of pizzas. Big place, reasonable prices. PIZZA SHOPPE. 6056 Maple St. 556-9090. The mission of the Pizza Shoppe Collective is to provide a unified vehicle of expression to artists and a positive atmosphere of performance within the community. The Collective will host a combination of local/national concerts, gallery shows, theater performances, dance, poetry, comedy, and ethnic cuisine in an effort to support the restoration of spirit within all art forms, so that we may encourage all to support each individual perspective of the human condition. And their pizza is pretty darn good, too! QUAKER STEAK & LUBE. 3320 Mid-America Drive, Council Bluffs. 322-0101. Quaker Steak & Lube markets itself as “America’s No. 1 motor sports family restaurant.” Buckets of chicken wings with nearly 20 different sauces – some tongue-tingling hot. S H O U T O M A H A . C O M • J U N E 2 6 - J U LY 3 , 2 0 1 4

dining nibbles RICK’S CAFÈ BOATYARD. 345 Riverfront Drive (6th Street). 345-4545. Open seven days. They keep changing the name – is it Rick’s Café Boatyard or Rick’s Boatyard Café? Either way, the huge place offers a view of the Missouri River and seats as many outside as inside. This is a place for drinks, the view and lots and lots of seafood: fresh, fried, every which way. Huge menu with something for everyone. RUBY TUESDAY. 10387 Pacific St. (One Pacific Place). Open seven days. 391-3702. Ruby’s is a chain survivor because of its ever-changing menus, attention to detail, good service, and an always good salad bar. The interior has been spiffed up a bit recently, but the menu remains eclectic and family-oriented. This is one of the city’s best chain restaurants. SAM & LOUIE’S NEW YORK PIZZERIA 6920 N 102nd Circle. 445-4244; 2416 Cuming St. 884-7773; 2062 N 117th Ave. 496-7900; 7641 Cass St. 390-2911; 1125 Jackson St. 884-5757; 541 N 155th Plaza 965-3858; 2062 N 17th Ave. 496-7900. 5352 S 72nd St., Ralston 505-9200; 14208 S St. 895-0811; 607 Pinnacle Dr, Papillion. 6140077. Open seven days. New York style pizza with hand-tossed crusts, plus a load of other items – salads, Stromboli, calzones, hoagies, burgers, sandwiches, lasagna and other pastas. SGT. PEFFERS. 1501 N. Saddle Creek Road. 558-7717. 13760 Millard Ave. 932-6211. Authentic, old world ingredients and techniques provide delicious traditional specialties and the unique. Sgt. Peffers offers call ahead take out service for the gourmet on the go, as well as home delivery and catering. Recipes are designed to

offer low sodium, low cholesterol and low sugar while providing complex carbohydrates and protein. SHUCKS FISH HOUSE & OYSTER BAR. 1218 S. 119th St (402827-4376), and also in the Shops of Legacy, SW corner of 168th & Center (402-763-1860, just north of Lifetime Fitness). Open 7 days a week. Have you ever been to a fish shack on the coast? You’ll like Shucks! Open 7 days a week. Shrimp or Oyster Po’ Boys, Fried Clam Strips, Shrimp, Walleye, Calamari and Oysters (all VERY lightly breaded). Plus Crab Cakes, Clam Chowder, Gumbo, Salads and Daily Fresh Fish Specials. Featuring a large variety of Oysters on the Half Shell, shucked right in front of you. Significant Happy Hour 2-6, every day. SPIRIT WORLD. 7517 Pacific St. 391-8680. Closed Sunday. By far the best deli in Omaha, Spirit World is a wonderful place to wander around in, loaded as it is with imported wine, cheeses and other food items. Much of the business is take-out but there is sit-down for the terrific deli salads, sliced meats, gourmet sandwiches, soups, hot specials, cheese plates, desserts and other goodies. A bit expensive (lots of the deli salads are $12/pound), it is worth it. STOKES. 646 N 114th St. and 12th and Howard streets, in the Old Market, 498-0804. A Southwestern restaurant known for imaginative mixing of styles, sauces, foods – always in an eclectic direction. Don’t expect pure mom and pop Mexican or predictable Tex-Mex. This place has a mind of its own – the enchiladas slathered with white and poblano sauces and the steak tacos are renowned. It is regularly recognized

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by Wine Spectator Magazine for wine offerings and service. Lots of exotic drinks and drink specials. Nice patio at the Old Market location. The original is in Miracle Hills.

do raspberry-glazed chicken breast, shrimp linguini, bacon-wrapped shrimp, braised lamb shank, and smoked gouda beer soup. A fun place for lunch, dinner or some food at the long bar.

SUMMER KITCHEN CAFÈ. 1203 Cornhusker Road, Bellevue, 291-4544. Three Omaha locations. Another Omaha restaurant-cum-bakery place for downhome family fare and lots of pies, cakes and pastries. Big on breakfast and lunch (many specials at lunchtime) and for dinner – again lots of specials (pot roast, hot turkey dinner, hot beef sandwiches, chicken specials, etc.). Great cakes, pies and breakfasts (all day).

WHEATFIELDS. One Pacific Place (1224 S. 103rd). 9551485. Open seven days. Ron Popp started with the Garden Café operation years ago and has continued the restaurant-cum bakery concept with his very popular Wheatfields, an attractive and popular spot in One Pacific Place. The garden room is cool and nestled in greenery and the main dining room is packed most of the time. There is a huge bakery off to one side. Breakfasts are big here with all the usual egg dishes, plus casseroles, waffles, French toast, pancakes, fruit dishes, quiche and lots more; lunches offer Midwestern sandwich favorites, plus entrees with a Mitteleuropa touch (a Swiss hotel salad, fondues, Swiss baked steak, spaetzle, Alsatian baked beef), plus a cornucopia of other dishes beyond counting (honey-baked chicken, eggplant Romero, a $10 fruit bowl, untold salads with 15 homemade dressings). Dinner has a Euro touch, too, with Dusseldorf and Black Forest casseroles, halibut Lyonnaise, Swiss steak, beef and noodles, but also steaks, seafood and BBQ ribs! How they do it all, I don’t know, but their basic stuff is very good, as are the cobbler desserts, pies and cakes. On top of all this, they have nightly specials.

TANNER’S BAR AND GRILL. 156th and West Maple Road. 884-5100. Open seven days. Big sports bar with burgers and pub food, it is famous for its “Blair wings,” a hotter version of the restaurant’s regular chicken wings. At Tanner’s they mix up five gallons of fresh salsa each day. Lots of happy hour and other drink specials TGI FRIDAY’S (3 locations). 3636 N. 156th St. 965-8443. 17535 Gold Plaza 330-8443. 10000 California St. 3902600. Eclectic chain restaurant that does good lunch business. Menu is all over the map: Mexican, Asian, American, Italian – potstickers to surf ‘n turf; fajitas to burgers; buffalo wings to BBQ ribs; Cobb salad to shrimp scampi; sirloin to honey mustard chicken sandwich; nachos to Cajun shrimp pasta. How can they do it all? Well, they try. Bar, reasonable prices. UPSTREAM BREWING COMPANY. 11th and Jackson streets in the Old Market (344-0200) and 171st and West Center. 778-1161. Open seven days. Big, friendly restaurants for family dining – the original in the Old Market is a gem, with perhaps the best bar in town. Locals own and run Upstream with meticulous attention to detail. The menus are fairly imaginative despite all the comfort foods: pot roast, meatloaf, halfpound burger, pork schnitzel, pizza. But they can also

ZIO’S PIZZERIA. 1213 Howard St. 344-2222. 7834 West Dodge Road 391-1881. 12997 West Center Road 3301444. Usha and Daniel Sherman founded the Zio’z chain in 1985 – an instant success. The thin-crust New York style pizzas, with hand-stretched, homemade dough, have a huge range of toppings, are transfat free and use natural chicken. Pastas are fresh, some vegetarian, and offer a vast range of sauces. Hot wings, calzones and hoagies are also available. Desserts are few but rich and tasty. These are exceptionally well run restaurants, eager to please.

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Hey, bar owners, do you want your bar included here? Send a note to editor@shoutomaha.com THE LAUTER TUN FINE ALES AND SPIRITS, 3309 Oak View Drive #102, 402-934-6999. thelautertun.com – You’ll find a large selection of craft and import beers on tap and in bottle, as well as craft spirits from around the country. Rather have a cocktail? The Lauter Tun’s cocktail list uses only fresh ingredients and well crafted spirits. Choose from one of their signature drinks, or go old-school with a classic. Check out the Lauter Tun’s weekly cocktail and beer specials. And there’s live jazz and acoustic music. ANCHOR INN, 5413 S. 72nd St. 402-341-1313. anchorinnbar. com – One word: Watermelon! It’s the famous watermelon cocktail, at the Anchor Inn, still the best party in town. You’ll find all kinds of drink specials at the Anchor Inn to go along with a ton of food specials, including the all-you-can-eat fish fry (5-10 p.m.), which comes with fried and coleslaw ($8).

NOWHERE ON THE LAKE, 4150 S. 144th St., 402-894-9411 – Wednesday night is S.I.N. Night (Service Industry Night), with half-price appetizers from 10 p.m. to midnight; flip off your favorite bartender for free drinks from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., and a DJ spinning music all night. On Thursdays, it’s “Thursday Night Countdown,” with free salsa lessons from 8 to 10 p.m., and drink specials galore! DOOR 19, 1901 Leavenworth St., 402-933-3033 – Thursdays is “Singles Night” featuring drink specials. On Fridays, it’s karaoke. FIREWATER GRILLE, 7007 Grover St., 402-452-3473. firewatergrille.com – Located inside the Comfort Inn & Suites, the

Firewater Grille has specials every night of the week – including “Monday Monday Madness,” with $2 off burgers and $7 domestic pitchers and 25-cent wings. Wednesday is “Ladies Night,” and Friday is “Luau Night.” SPEARMINT RHINO GENTLEMEN’S CLUB, 2449 N. 13th St., Carter Lake, Completely renovated, the world-renowned Spearmint Rhino Gentlemen’s Club is now open. Look for a special deal on their ad in this week’s issue of Shout! VARSITY SPORTS CAFE, Dundee (402-934-9439); Ralston (402-339-1944); Millard (402-505-6660); Bellevue (402-9321944). varsityromanpizza.com – Happy hour Monday-Friday 3-7 p.m. and a late-night happy hour Sunday-Thursday from 10 p.m. to close. QUAKER STEAK & LUBE, 3220 Mid America Drive, Council Bluffs. thelube.com – Mondays are kids eat free nights, with prizes and fun for the kids; Tuesdays are all you eat wings for $11.99; Wednesdays are bike night, with live music, a beer garden and any burger for $5.99; and Thursdays are classic car nights, with a DJ and her garden. LA MESA, 156th and Q streets; 110th Street and West Maple Road; Ft. Crook Road and Hwy 370, Bellevue; Lake Manawa Exit, Council Bluffs. la-mesa.com – Today, La Mesa serves over 10 locations in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Kansas. In addition. expansion plans for more locations are in the works. The ingredients of success for La Mesa include a stable, strong employment team which recognizes performance through management advancement. In fact, many of La Mesa’s employees have over 10 years of service. It’s this consistency that is reflected in every meal La Mesa serves. La Mesa’s “authentic”

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taste is created from family recipes made with only the freshest quality ingredients. Each location is decorated to promote a fun, colorful atmosphere and create a unique customer experience. Finally, La Mesa’s prices make it an affordable value for the entire family to enjoy. La Mesa is committed to striving for excellence and is annually recognized as the “Best Mexican Restaurant” in many of its markets. HOLIDAY LOUNGE, 7846 West Dodge Road, 402-391-4442. – Where tradition meets today, the Holiday Lounge is right in the middle of Omaha, and offers DirectTV, big screens and a fun atmosphere. THE PIPELINE, 1300 S. 72nd St. – Hawaii’s own Pipeline beach is brought to the Omaha crowd with legendary college night and a fun bar atmosphere. The drinks are always cold and the scenery is sure to please the eyes, with burgers and Phillies cooked to order. Monday is half-priced wings! Specials every night of the week! ARGUS 109, Carlisle Hotel, 10909 M. St. – Wednesdays offer Happy Hour all night, no cover and $1.50 wells and $1 draws. Thursdays is Ladies Night (ladies are free, fellas, $5). There’s also a “Hot Bikini Contest” on Thursdays! On Fridays everyone free until 11 p.m., $5 after. And Saturdays are “Club Night”! MALONEY’S, An Irish Pub, 1830 N. 72nd St., maloneysomaha. com – Maloney’s got the most votes from our Facebook friends for best outdoor drinking area. The Irish judge their pubs based on “craic” (Irish for atmosphere) and this pub has it. There’s pool, darts, shuffleboard, mega-touch and volleyball leagues, a 100-inch big screen and several other screens to watch the game. Maloney’s has a variety of beer and alcohol, as well as the largest selection of Irish Whiskey in the state of Nebraska. GLO LOUNGE, 3201 Farnam St., glomidtown.com - It’s dinner and a movie with accommodating style. Glo Lounge is new and it’s located right inside Midtown Crossing’s Cinedine Theatre.

The perfect end to a first date, Glo “breaks the ice” for you with smooth drinks and a relaxing bar staff ready to meet your every need. Check them out online for additional drink and daily specials. RICK’S CAFE BOATYARD, 345 Riverfront Dr., rickscafeboatyard.com – Talk about a great outdoor drinking spot! There are PLENTY of seats on this riverfront restaurant and bar’s patio. MARYLEBONE, 3710 Leavenworth St. – One of Omaha’s longtime popular bars is now serving lunch again, with daily specials worth checking out. The bar also has a great patio area for those who want to take their drinks outside. And for baseball fans, the Marylebone has your favorite team TV with their MLB package. ROCK BOTTOM, 1101 Harney St., rockbottom.com – With an ideal Old Market patio that is always hopping, the Rock Bottom offers award-winning beers from across the country - all in one spot. The best part? You’ll never have to say, “I’ll take another please,” because you can pour it yourself. That’s right. Their party booths are equipped with a tap just for you and your friends. THE SYDNEY, 5918 Maple St., thesydneybenson.com – One of Benson’s most popular bars, the Sydney offers great drink specials and the best in local live music. On Mondays, the Sydney offers $1 PBRs from open to close! And on Sundays, there’s free pool from open to close! Get outside and enjoy one of those on the patio! REHAB LOUNGE, 2615 S. 120th St., rehabomaha.com – A new lounge on the scene, Rehab offers themed nights, signature drinks, comfortable seating, and exceptional customer service. NORTH SHORE TAVERN, 102nd Maple St., northshoreo-

bar briefs maha.com – Bike Night at the North Shore Tavern is back on Mondays, so bring your hog! With 16 beers on tap, foosball, darts, pool, it is a great hangout place. Especially if your are a fan of Major League Baseball. Catch all the action of MLB at North Shore. BREWSKY’S, several locations in Omaha, brewskys.com – You’ll find great outdoor patios at Brewsky’s, where they offer a menu created by a certified executive chef and where they have invested in state-of-the-art technology and assembled the area’s most extensive line-up of sports programming. Sports fan? Yeah, you’ve found your home! GATOR O’MALLEY’S, 12143 W Center Road, gatoromalleys. com – Want a taste of the Down Under? Gator O’ Malley’s is the place for you. There’s a wide host of drink specials. They are open daily with late night kitchen specials and nightly entertainment options. Monday’s are “Micro Madness” with $1 off all micro beers; Thursday’s offers live blues music; and Fridays and Saturdays it’s the hottest bands live. LA BUVETTE, 511 S. 11th St., labuvetteomaha.com – Another popular outdoor drinking spot for our Facebook friends, who recommended this Old Market staple. La Buvette is a retail wine shop, wine bar and deli with an emphasis on French wines. TWIN PEAKS, 17330 West Center Road, twinpeaksrestaurant.com – Seriously: What guy doesn’t crave incredibly tasty house-made comfort food? Or draft beer so cold that ice crystals form in the glass? Or his favorite sports on state-of-the-art TVs in a rugged mountain lodge setting? Twin Peaks has all of that – and to top it off, it’s all offered up by friendly, attentive, and beautiful Twin Peaks Girls. THE HIVE LOUNGE, 19th Street and St. Marys Ave. thehiveomaha.com – The Hive Lounge, a new evening destination in downtown Omaha, is becoming the go-to spot for those looking for great drinks at awesome prices. You will find local music, local art and local craft beers among the Omaha flavors at the Hive Lounge. The lounge has a reverse happy hour, as well as darts and several big screen TVs. Don’t miss “Open Jazz Jam” on Sundays, and the “Open Blues Jams” on Tuesdays. And every Thursday it’s reggae night with Rhythm Collective, one of the city’s best groups! CLUB O/O DINING, 1015 Farnam St., odining.com – O Dining offers food on the downstairs and the upper area of the restaurant is reserved for lounging, that’s where Club O comes in. Every Friday and Saturday, get table service, celebrate birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties! Get an amazing view of the Gene Leahy Mall, too! ROSE & CROWN, 515 S. 20th St. – Our Facebook friends highly recommended the outdoor patio at Rose & Crown. We agree – it’s a classic, complete with a seaside vibe courtesy of fish nets and other coastal garb. EAT THE WORM, 1213 Howard St. – Feel like getting crazy? Eat the Worm is the place for you! With a tequila list extending past 75 varieties, your group is bound to get a little naughty. Divided among three styles: blanco, reposado, and añejo, the wide range of flavors are sure to meet anyone’s palate. So whether you are tasting from the bottom of the shot glass or the naval of someone intriguing, Eat the Worm is sure to facilitate bad behavior! ENERGY SYSTEMS OVATIONS, 1200 Douglas St. - Ovations is a laid-back destination for wine, drinks and appetizers located on the first floor of the Holland Performing Arts Center. The bar is a casual gathering place before and after performances, including Omaha Performing Arts’ and Omaha Symphony events.

THE OLD MATTRESS FACTORY, 501 N. 13th St., themattomaha.com – Enjoy the new Happy Hour Specials at the Matt, which has an amazing outdoor drinking area! Every M-F from 3-6 PM and Sun-Thurs from 10PM-1AM...Happy Hour @ The Matt will make you happy! $4 Martinis, Well Cocktails and House Wine, $1 off all Tap Beers and $.75 off all Domestic Bottles.

PHOENIX FOOD & SPIRITS, 12015 Blondo St., phoenixfoodandspiritsomaha.com – Another popular choice for outdoor drinking from our Facebook friends. Live music, KENO, Golden Tee, Buck Hunter, Bowling, pool tables, dart boards, jukebox and the list keeps going! Food and drinks are plentiful as well! Sandwiches and burgers are served daily until 10 p.m. with endless daily drink specials to swallow it all down. SHUCK’S FISH HOUSE OYSTER BAR, 16901 Wright Plaza, 1218 S. 119th St., 19th and Leavenworth, absolutelyfresh.com – Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, Shuck’s is an ideal place to throw back and beer along with an oyster on the half shell from their broad selection. LOUIS GRILL & BAR, 5702 N.W. Radial Highway, louisbar. com – Live goldfish races, washer tournaments and plenty of drink specials. Yes you heard right! Real entertainment comes in a new form at Louis’ Grill & Bar. With authentic Chicago dogs, the food here gives you a great taste of what you’ve been missing everywhere else. A Benson staple since 1934, Louis brings new experiences to the average bar goer. BARRETT’S BARLEYCORN PUB & GRILL, 4322 Leavenworth St., barrettsomaha.com – Watch the big game (or any game!) and enjoy their great selection of cocktails and beers. While you’re at it, they’ve also got a fantastic food menu, so you can make a night of it! Enjoy the great outdoors on their wonderful patio, or get right into the action on our great sand volleyball court. O’CONNOR’S IRISH PUB, 1217 Howard St., oconnorspub. com – Established in 2003, O’Connor’s is a locally owned and operated authentic Irish pub that has been the headquarters of the St. Patrick’s Day parade and hundreds of other local events. They take pride in serving you the best Hibernian sustenance in downtown Omaha. Go on down pull up a chair and have a Guinness with Katie and the gang. MISTER TOAD, 10th and Howard streets, mrtoadspub.com – Since 1970, Mr. Toad has been one of the most popular Old Market bars, with arguably the most popular outdoor patio, which our Facebook friends pointed out to us in droves. SHAMROCK’S PUB & GRILL, 5338 N. 103rd (Fort), shamrockspubandgrillomaha.com – Enjoy live music at Shamrock’s while taking in sweet drink deals during their Happy Hour Mon.Fri. from noon to 7 p.m. There are also food specials like the “Bucket O’ Beer” and “Basket O’ Wings” for just $20 on Sundays and Mondays! Get lucky at Shamrock’s for your next night out! STOLI’S LOUNGE, 715 N. 120th St. stolislounge.com – Thinking of where to go for killer “Boys Night Out”? How about somewhere that offers free pool and a mean Karaoke number? That’s right! Stoli’s gives you the perfect kickoff to your week. With free pool on Mondays and live Karaoke on Tuesdays and Thursdays, come knock around with the guys and let loose. PAPA CHRIS’ CHICAGO ORIGINALS, 7024 Maple St., papachris.com – Check out Gimme Mondays for free swag and prizes. Enter to win t-shirts, free food & drink, posters, & more. And there’s open mic Tuesdays, as well as Wednesday Game Night – FREE Wi-Fi, board games, galore, darts, beer pong, poker, and more! And Turnsday’s at Papa Chris’ – YOU get to be the DJ every Thursday night with Turnsday’s presented by Papa Chris’. Play your favorite tunes, dance to the music, vote for your favorites. Visit turntable.fm for more information.

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bar briefs BIG RED RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR, bigredrestaurantandsportsbar.com – Don’t just watch your team win ... experience the thrill of victory at Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar. With fresh food that is made to order, including humongous fresh, never-frozen half-pound burgers, Big Red is taking the love of sports here in the heartland to new levels, giving you dozens of high-def TVs, daily drink and food specials and the thrill of live ball draw keno. Plus, at many locations you will find: Sand volleyball courts and leagues, outdoor, year-round eating areas, and 14-foot super screens. SULLIVAN’S BAR, 3926 Farnam St., sullivansbar.tripod.com – An Omaha icon since 1954, the neighborhood bar is famous for dollar pints on Mondays. Entertainment includes open mic night on Tuesdays, Karaoke every Thursday, DJ every Saturday, and frequently scheduled live bands. Tucked away in the heart of midtown, Sullivan’s atmosphere makes you feel right at home while enjoying a cold one. WHISKEY TANGO, 311 S. 15th St. – Billed as “Omaha’s Only Country Party Bar”, Whiskey Tango is located downtown above Jazz Restaurant. The bar features $2 Jell-O shots daily (closed Sundays) and boasts live country music with Pre/Post show parties. Get line-dancing lessons on Mondays and show off your skills at Fridays’ and Saturdays’ wild dance parties! ZIN ROOM, 316 S. 15th St., zinomaha.com - Located in the main level of the Hotel Deco, The Zin Room offers decadent food and sophisticated customer service. Eye capturing scenery from the wait staff to the decorative elements, Zin Room is the perfect place for an after work cocktail. Two stories, the vibrant new restaurant fits the needs of both the business man to the Indie sole searching for the newest hot spot in town! It’s comfort meets style and its now right here in the heart of downtown. AMERISPORTS BAR, 2200 River Rd., Council Bluffs, ameristar.com – Contemplating where to catch the big game? Amerisports Casino & Bar is your place! Filled with 34 flat screen monitors, and one mammoth 167’ mega-screen, you are sure to catch every second of the action. Throughout the week, live entertainment pulls in a vibrant rock and roll crowd and with Amerisports extensive menu options, you’ve practically got a full night packed. In addition to everything to offer inside, Amerisports also provides free parking in the multi-story parking garage with a valet option available. THE PENTHOUSE LOUNGE, 84th & K St., 402-331-9851, penthouseloungeomaha.com – This cozy bar offers a variety of options to young professionals such as yourself. The Penthouse Lounge brings comfort and style to the Omaha metro region with new horizons and a variety of entertainment options. With Saturdays now housing Karaoke, Penthouse is a fun and relaxing venue to enjoy great drinks and good company! BURKE’S PUB, 6117 Maple St. – One of Benson’s popular collection of bars, Burke’s offers spirits with an Irish flare. You’ll find a large selection of beer on tap, as well as a nice variety of micro brews. Feel like a game? Try Burke’s Golden Tee or Silver Strike Bowling or Keno while you’re throwing one back. In addition to all these options, Burke’s brings your “Happiest Hour” seven days a week! BUSHWACKERS, 7401 Main St. jmmbushwackers.com – From live music to dance lessons to great food and drinks, Bushwacker’s is the place to be when you want to kick up your heels and throw a few back. There’s live music every weekend, free couples dance lessons on Wednesdays and Friday night line dancing! With the feel of the South in your very own town, Bushwacker’s is a creative change of pace for everyone! CADDY SHACK, 2076 N. 117th Ave. caddyshackinc.com –

It’s bar is about as legendary as the classic “Caddy Shack” the movie. But no worries, you don’t have to have a good golf swing to be warmly welcomed here. Caddy Shack offers a large open area for games and socializing. Their drink specials are sure to blow you out of the water too! Monday’s is “Bomb” night with the chance for you to order your favorite bomb shots at a measly $3! CALIFORNIA BAR, 510 N. 33rd St., calibaromaha.com – Established in 1937, this little gem, hides behind its simple exterior. Targeted towards the college crowd, California Bar makes going out affordable on the student crowd. With their I.D. drink system, students with their college I.D. receive their second drink for only a penny! For everyone else, California Bar hosts Happy Hour Mon-Fri from 5-6 pm and Mondays are FREE Pool day! CANDLELIGHT, 5031 Grover St., thecandlelightlounge.com – The Candlelight Lounge is the self-described “official home of the 68 oz. Fishbowls and $1 Busch Lights.” Known for their School Daze Thursdays, the Candlelight has been serving up the specials for 19 years. With a huge dance floor, pool tables, darts and keno, the Candlelight has something for everyone. CRESCENT MOON, 3578 Farnam St., Omaha, beercornerusa.com – Ever searched for the “odds” of Omaha? “Das Boot”, Hurricanes on tap, Belgian and German beers and a late bite to eat? Yes, Crescent Moon has it all! The three-in-one bar has one of the easiest bar crawls in the Midwest; housing the Huber House, Crescent Moon, and Max & Joe’s. Tucked away in midtown, this hidden secret is a great gathering place for friends and definitely worth exploring! HARRAH’S STIR LIVE & LOUD, 1 Harrah’s Blvd., Council Bluffs. , harrahscouncilbluffs.com – In addition to being a token of Harrah’s Casino, Stir Live & Loud hosts a wide range of local and regional talent weekend nights . From Indie to Alternative Folk Rock, Stir is one of the area’s best live music venues during the summer. Take the short drive across the border and get ready for great drinks and good music. HOMY INN, 1510 N. Saddle Creek Rd. - Feel like being fancy? Homy Inn is infamous for their champagne on tap! This “small feel” bar offers big taste with their variety in bottled beer and eclectic crowd. In the heart of North Omaha, the Homy reaches out to its patrons with a wide range of fun activities to partake in while enjoying a cold one. Board games, peanuts, and fun music are the common threads that make this hidden secret something worth talking about. HOOTERS, 12405 W. Center Rd. & 2910 23rd Ave., Council Bluffs – You may only think of Hooters as a place for great wings, but it turns out this dining hall has the full package. With a combination of choices for sauces, Hooters is sure to please you in more ways than one! Drinks and a friendly wait staff are more than enough reason to stick around after a long day’s work. If it’s breaded or naked, the Omaha and Council Bluffs Hooter’s Staff are sure to strip you down and meet all of your dining and drinking needs! I DON’T CARE, 3346 N. 108th St. 402-763-2800 – The first thought after a rough day at the office is usually where is the best place to forget your worries and enjoy a stiff one. Upon walking in, the warm hospitality of bar staff actually does care as they invite you to leave your baggage at the door. Awesome drink specials and a variety of gaming units such as Golden Tee, Pool and Darts let you stick it to the boss man and say, “I Don’t Care”. Come let loose and blow off some steam in this nice little getaway. Hey, bar owners, do you want your bar included here? Send a note to editor@shoutomaha.com

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