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delta blues (“Wish You Hell”).

We had a really clear vision with Awaken The Fire and we were lucky enough to be able to realize that by writing, recording, and producing our new album ourselves.

In an age when so many rock bands are fighting just to write their own songs, that is a very rare thing. So were are really excited to have our new music in stores and at shows for everyone to check out.

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What kind of dynamic comes from being a band comprised of three brothers?

Do you get along for the most part? Have any crazy arguments?

You’d think that three brothers on a tour bus would kill each other, but actually we get on great. We all have the same dream, we are all getting to do what we love and honestly we’ve had some incredible experiences that have been awesome to share together. We definitely have our heated moments, but the best thing about family is you don’t pull any punches - words are exchanged, people get their feelings out in the open, and then everyone moves on.

It’s exactly how it needs to happen on the road for everyone to stay sane [laughs].

Living the Dream Like A Storm Blows Into Town

By Shout Weekly Staff Brothers Kent, Matt and Kent Brooks grew up in Auckland, New Zealand and were exposed to plenty of music, but lacked the opportunity they dreamt they could have in the United States. Their band, Like A Storm, was polished and ready to go; all they needed was a chance.

That chance came in 2009 after the members of Creed offered them an opening slot on their massive North American tour. The rest is history. The brothers went from relative obscurity to national notoriety seemingly overnight. Their first show in America was in front of 15,000 people.

While they are forever grateful for what Creed has done for their career, they are now coasting on their own laurels. Like A Storm is the highest-charting New Zealand Hard Rock act in the U.S Active Rock Charts and also the only New Zealand Act ever to chart in any U.S chart with no record label. Like A Storm just released another studio album, 2015’s Awaken the Fire, and are hitting the road in support of the record. Matt Brooks (vocals, lead guitar, keys/programming) talked to Shout about growing up in New Zealand, touring with Creed and living your dreams.

Shout Weekly: What was the music scene like in New Zealand when you first started out? What is it like now?

Matt Brooks: New Zealand has always had a huge amount of musical talent.

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Growing up in Auckland, there was a cool scene with local halls and venues where you could play with your mates, which is how my brothers and I all started out.

There were a lot of other young rock bands around, and we had a great time!

The only problem is that New Zealand just isn’t big enough as a country to support a lot of touring. There is a great summer tour circuit there, but during the rest of the year, Kiwi bands have to look at playing overseas. That was a big part of the reason why we decided to move to North America and embark on this crazy journey.

How did the opportunity to open for Creed happen? What did it feel like to get that gig?

Getting that tour, and how we got it, will always be one of the most surreal and defining moments of my life. We had been in LA, finishing up our first album The End of the Beginning with our producers Mike Plotnikoff and Igor Khoroshev. Mike was also working on Creed’s Full Circle album, and one day he sat Mark [Tremonti, Creed guitarist] down in the control room and blasted out our first single, “Chemical Infatuation.” Mark and the guys really dug the music so they offered us (a completely unknown band from the other side of the world) the chance to open up their massive arena tour. I remember the day Mike phoned to tell us we got the tour. I don’t think it truly sank in until we turned

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up for the first show.

What do you think that opportunity did for your fan base? Did it make it grow considerably?

That one Creed tour single-handedly kickstarted our career in the US. I mean, our first show in America was playing for 15,000 people. We made a lot of fans and friends on that tour who have been with us for years, and we could never repay the Creed guys for everything they have done for us. We’ve been lucky enough to tour with Creed, Alter Bridge and Scott Stapp, and we owe a huge part of our career here in America to their generosity.

How has your band evolved since 2009’s The End of the Beginning up to 2015’s Awaken the Fire?

Making our first album The End of the Beginning was an incredible experience.

Recording in a big LA studio, we learned so much about making a record, writing songs— the whole process. Everything we learned from our producers on that first album really helped develop a clear focus for the kind of band we wanted to be, and the kind of music that we wanted to make. To me, our new album Awaken The Fire really showcases what our band is all about. It ranges from super heavy (“Chaos”) to stripped down and ambient (“Ordinary”), and incorporates all these crazy musical elements from didgeridoo (“Love the Way You Hate Me”) to 1930’s

You’ve managed to chart in the United States, which no other New Zealand band has ever done. At any point, were you intimidated to come to the U.S.?

Growing up in Auckland, we had always had a dream of playing music in America - of touring around, playing shows, and making records. But we weren’t ever really intimidated by the US because it always just seemed like this awesome adventure.

So when we got here, our attitude was just to make the most of it. We are so grateful for the success that we have had, and we owe it all to our amazing fans.

When you want to unwind, what kind of music do you like to listen to and why?

Probably because I live and breathe rock music all day every day, when I want a break I find myself gravitating towards the musical extremes. On the one hand, I spend a lot of time listening to super heavy Norwegian black metal like Dimmu Borgir. I think their Abrahadabra album is the most epic thing I have ever heard. And on the other hand, I listen to a lot of blues.

One of my absolute favorites is guitar phenom Joe Bonamassa. I’ve also recently started listening to contemporary jazz.

It’s all amazing stuff and I love absorbing all those new musical ideas.

What does the music you make mean to you on a personal level?

Honestly, making the music that we love, and getting to play it onstage every night is the most rewarding thing I could have ever imagined. Lyrically and musically, we write what we feel so it means that much more when it connects with other people. And we are so grateful to everyone who has helped us realize our dream.

Like A Storm, February 18, at Bourbon Theatre, 1415 O St., Lincoln, 8 p.m. Tickets are $22/ADV and $25/DOS. Visit www. bourbontheatre.com for more information.

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Unclear on the Concept KLuis Moreno Jr., 26, was pursued by police in Fort Lee, New Jersey, after he entered the carpool lane approaching the George Washington Bridge in January because he appeared to be alone in his SUV. After ignoring several signals to pull over, he finally stopped and, when informed of his offense, told the officer, “I have two passengers in the back” and rolled down a window to show them (in the vehicle’s third row), apparently satisfying the officer. However, as Moreno pulled away, one passenger began screaming and banging on the back door. Moreno sped off with his hostages, but was subsequently stopped again and charged with kidnapping and criminal restraint (but no HOV violation!).

Mike Montemayor, until recently a county commissioner in Laredo, Texas, pleaded guilty to bribery charges in June and had argued in January 2015 that he should get a light sentence because, after all, he had subsequently helped FBI agents in a sting against three other officials accused of bribery. However, the prosecutor immediately countered that Montemayor had in fact tried to steal the recording devices and Apple computer the FBI had furnished him to do the undercover work. (He got six years in prison and a $109,000 fine.)

Compelling Explanations Lame: (1) Briton Roberto Collins, 51, was sentenced to 13 months in jail by Manchester

Crown Court in January after being caught standing on a ladies’ room toilet and peering into the next stall. He told police he stood up only to better scratch an itch and was in the ladies’ room only because, wearing faulty glasses, he thought it was the men’s room.

(2) Scotsman Dean Gilmartin, 25, actually persuaded a judge at Perth Sheriff Court in January of his “innocence” -- that he might not have been masturbating at the front window of his home. He admitted he was nude (changing clothes), but pointed out that he plays musical instruments and was probably just picking out tunes on his ukulele (rather than “holding” his genitals and moving “side to side,” as a neighbor had charged).

Explanation for Child-Porn Possession Never Before Heard: Poet Les Merton, 70, denied in January that he had ever abused children, but had a more difficult time explaining why a child-porn website had his credit card information. Merton holds the appointed title of Cornish bard in Cornwall, England, and is the author of the Official Encyclopedia of the Cornish Pasty -- and explained in Truro Crown Court that he must have mindlessly entered his credit card information while researching the 19th-century Russian figure Rasputin.

What Researchers Do “Entomologists are not like other people,” Wired.com reported in January, revealing that two of them had “proudly” issued “birth” announcements for the “Human bot fly” whose

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larvae one had let gestate beneath his skin for two months. Scientist Piotr Naskrecki and photographer Gil Wizen had been inadvertently bitten while on assignment in Belize and decided the egg-laying “attack” on a human was an important opportunity for research. After all, Naskrecki said, he had never seen an adult bot fly “crawl out” of its host.

New World Order Last year in Middle East school markets, the worldwide publishing giant HarperCollins was selling a popular atlas whose maps pretended there was no such country as Israel. The space that is Israel was merged into Jordan, Syria and Gaza. The company said it was merely honoring “local preferences” of potential atlas purchasers, whom HarperCollins presumed were Arabs wishing that Israel did not exist. (In January 2015, the company finally changed course, publicly “regretted” its decision and recalled all existing stock.)

Montanan John Abarr told the Great Falls Tribune in November that his Rocky Mountain Knights of the Ku Klux Klan opposes the “new world order” pushing a “one government” system on the planet -- but also stands against discrimination based on race, religion or sexual orientation. “White supremacy is the old Klan,” he said. “This is the new

Klan” (except that, he said, robes and hoods will still be required, along with “secret rituals”).

The New Normal: In January, Mittens the kitten and Charcoal the Chihuahua mix made news as hermaphrodites whose veterinarians had recommended which gender the since-adopted strays should retain. Mittens, of the town of Heart’s Desire, Newfoundland, was scheduled for “gender assignment” surgery to become solely male, and Charcoal, of Boise, Idaho, is recovering from mid-January surgery to leave her exclusively female.

News reports did not disclose why “male” was chosen for Mittens, but the doctor said correcting Charcoal’s pre-surgery problem, urination, would be less stressful as a female.

Fine Points of the Law The Supreme Court of Canada turned down Joel Ifergan’s appeal in January, leaving his winning-number lottery ticket from 2008 worthless. He had bought two tickets seconds before the 9 p.m. deadline on May 23 of that year, and the tickets had started to print on the store’s machine, but only the first one carried that day’s date. By the time the second one -- with winning numbers for the $27 million jackpot -- had gone through the lottery’s central computer system and back to the store’s printer, the program had

already kicked over to the following day and to the next week’s drawing.

Undignified Deaths (1) Police in Seville, Spain, reported in November that a 23-year-old medical student visiting from Poland accidentally fell to her death at the famous Puente de Triana bridge when she maneuvered herself into position on a ledge to take a “selfie.” It was the third “selfie” death on the Iberian peninsula in five months; in August a tourist couple (both also from Poland) fell to their deaths while posing for their photo at Cabo de Roca, Portugal.

(2) In January, a tourist visiting the Spanish island of Ibiza with her boyfriend jumped up joyously as he proposed marriage to her, lost her balance and fell 65 feet off a cliff to her death.

Recurring Themes Ultra-Expensive Trysts: The ones reported previously in News of the Weird involved celebrities ultimately nailed for high-ticket child support payments based on a single encounter (e.g., tennis star Boris Becker, who admitted conceiving a child in a restaurant closet rendezvous). British tourist Peter Cousins, 55, is now dealing with a medical bill of $250,000 after deciding that the middle of a Nevada desert was a good place to have

sex -- which provoked a heart attack, leading to emergency rescue and a five-day hospital stay (and, eventually, breakup with his thengirlfriend).

A News of the Weird Classic (July 2011) Urban Legend Come to Life: Too-goodto-be-true stories have circulated for years about men who accidentally fell, posterior first, onto compressed-air nozzles and “selfinflated,” to resemble “dough boys,” usually with fatal results. However, in May (2011) in Opotiki, New Zealand, trucker Steven McCormack found himself in similar circumstances, and had it not been for quick-thinking colleagues who pulled him away, he would have been killed -- not as a “dough boy” but as the air, puncturing his anal cavity, began separating his body’s tissue from muscle.

McCormack was hospitalized in severe pain, but the air gradually seeped from his body (according to a doctor, in the way air “usually” seeps from a body). s!

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concerts, family events, comedy, musicals & more Fiber Legends

February 6-April 25, at KANEKO, 1111 Jones, 9 p.m. Admission is free. www.thekaneko.org

The Scoop: Fiber Legends explores the dif-

ferent ways in which fiber art conveys movement, captures and transmits culture and functions as fine art through the works of Nick Cave, Sheila Hicks and Jon Eric Riis. Nick Cave first gained widespread recognition for his Soundsuits: full-body outfits crafted from discarded objects found in antique shops and flea markets. Part sculpture, part costume, the complex, kaleidoscopically colorful works are often featured in solo and group movement performances. Jon Eric Riis, from Atlanta, Georgia, is an internationally known contemporary fiber artist and a collector of Asian textiles. Since 1976, Riis has exhibited his handwoven tapestries throughout Europe, Asia, and North America. Sheila Hicks is a Nebraska native and world-renowned fiber artist.

Her work ranges from miniatures to architectural commissions to whimsical soft stones, and employ both loom and non-loom techniques.

Sleater-Kinney

February 13, at Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St., 9 p.m. SOLD OUT. www.theslowdown.com The Scoop: The new Sleater-Kinney record is the first in 10 years from the acclaimed trio--Brownstein, vocalist/guitarist Corin Tucker, and drummer Janet Weiss--who came crashing out of the ‘90s Pacific Northwest riot grrrl scene, setting a new bar for punk’s political insight and emotional impact. Formed in Olympia, WA in 1994, Sleater-Kinney were hailed as “America’s best rock band” by Greil Marcus in Time Magazine, and put out seven searing albums in 10 years before going on indefinite hiatus in 2006. But the new album isn’t about reminiscing, it’s about reinvention--the ignition of an unparalleled chemistry to create new sounds and tell new stories. “I always considered Corin and Carrie to be musical soulmates in the tradition of the greats,” says Weiss, whose drums fuel the fire of Tucker and Brownstein’s vocal and guitar interplay. “Something about taking a break brought them closer, desperate to reach together again for their true expression.” The result is a record that grapples with love, power and redemption without restraint. “The three of us want the same thing,” says Weiss.

“We want the songs to be daunting.” Produced by long-time Sleater-Kinney collaborator John Goodmanson, who helmed many of the band’s earlier albums including 1997 breakout set Dig Me Out, No Cities To Love is indeed formidable from the first beat. Lead track “Price Tag” is a pounding anthem about greed and the human cost of capitalism, establishing both the album’s melodic drive and its themes of power and powerlessness--giving voice, as Tucker says, to those who “struggle to be heard against the dominant culture or status quo.”

A Love Infused Night of Passion ft. Rothsteen (PMinor)

February 13, at House of Loom, 1012 S. 10th St., 8 p.m. Tickets are $7-$10. www.houseofloom. com

Omaha Beer Fest

February 12-February 22, at Various Locations, 12 p.m to 2 a.m. Admission is free to $15, depending on location. www.omahabeerweek.com

The Scoop: As the craft beer scene in Omaha continues to grow, the idea was born to create Omaha Beer Week to bring bars, restaurants, retailers, and breweries across the Omaha area together to celebrate craft beer. 10 beer-packed days with many specials and new, exciting beery events all over town. The first Omaha Beer Week was held in 2012, and has proved to be a success for craft beer fans from Omaha and beyond every year since.

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The Scoop: How about some love poetry coupled with some silly yet fun love games? What about sweet treats by The Cupcake Nerd (Coley Cole Hardnett) with some succulent fruit that will tantalize your palette?

Let’s top that off with some incredible music from soulful, heart moving artist Peedi Rothsteen, lead singer of Voodoo Method also known as P Minor. Sound GOOD? Then save the date: February 13th -Pre Valentine’s Day. Hosted by Withlove,Felicia, Music by Foxy Troxy aka Michelle Troxclair, Massages with A Touch of Heaven Massage Therapy and Body Work with Tee Lea, and Henna by Aissa Naturalist.

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Little Women

January 23-February 22, at Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass St., 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2:00 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $25 for students and $40 for adults. www.omahaplayhouse.com

The Scoop: The Omaha Community Playhouse in partnership with its professional wing, the Nebraska Theatre Caravan, brings the literary classic Little Women to life. Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy, guided by their beloved Marmee, are more different than any sisters could be.

With their father off to war, the women find strength in themselves and each other to endure heartache and loss and celebrate joys and accomplishments. Experience this timeless, beloved, literary classic as an exhilarating musical with stunning production elements and a powerful score. Share laughter and tears with your entire family in this can’t-miss production.

That 1 Guy with DJ Feels Goodman

February 13, at The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple St., 9 p.m. Tickets are $13-$15. www.onepercentproductions.com

The Scoop: With an extensive and amazing track record of unique and imaginative performances featuringhis curious instrument and copious amounts of originality, Mike Silverman aka That1Guy has set himself apart as a true one-of-a-kind talent that rivals any other artist currently in the entertainment industry. Averaging 150-200 shows a year all over North America and Canada, he has been a consistent favorite at such festivals as: Wakarusa, Electric Forest, Big Day out, All Good, Bella, High Sierra, Summer Meltdown, Montreal Jazz Festival, and many more. He was also the ʻTap Water Awardʼ winner at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for best musical act. His legendary collaboration and multiple tours with Buckethead as The Frankenstein Brothers has further cemented his virtuoso story as a creative visionary as well.

Lowered Expectations: Real Talk About Romance Fabric of Survival

January 15-March 14, at KANEKO, 1111 Jones St., 6 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.thekaneko.com for more information.

The Scoop: In 1942, when Jewish residents of Esther Nisenthal Krinitz’s Polish village were ordered by Nazis to report to a nearby train station, 15-year-old Esther Nisenthal fled, with her parents’ blessing with her 13-year-old sister Mania. Hiding with non-Jewish friends in the forest, Esther and Mania ultimately created new identities, posing as Polish Catholic farm girls, hiding in plain sight of the Gestapo. In 1977, at the age of 50, Esther Nisenthal Krinitz began creating works of fabric art to tell her story. Trained as a seamstress, but with no training in art, she ultimately created 36 remarkable fabric pictures of strong, vivid images and folk-art realism, meticulously stitching the narrative of her story beneath each picture

February 13-March 13, at The Apollon, 1801 Vinton St., 5 p.m. Tickets are $12-$35 (with dinner). www.apollonomaha.com

The Scoop: Let’s face it - modern romance is a disaster. At this themed performance, food, and art event we’ll examine Cupid’s domain in an OKCupid world. No one will be spared. Online dating, matchmaking services, speed dating...if you’ve been looking for love through Craigslist Missed Connections, we will find you and, let’s be honest, we will probably laugh at you. Lowered Expectations continues the Apollon’s tradition of anti-Valentine offerings.

Opening Reception: Friday, February 13th 5 p.m to 9 p.m. Student/TAG discounts for selected performances. All admissions include dinner. No physical ticket is required for admission once you have completed your purchase via the web site or at the box office. This is an adult event. Younger guests are welcome, but please contact us to discuss age appropriateness if you have any concerns. Closing Reception: Friday, March 13th 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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You’ll find out here! Submit calendar listings to calendar@shoutomaha.com. Be sure to include NAMES, DATES, TIMES, ADDRESSES and COSTS, and please give us AT LEAST 7 days notice. Events are included as space allows. music Nearly 200 artists, performers and musicians are among the nominees for the 2014 Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards, to be held Sunday, February 15, 2015 at the DoubleTree Downtown Omaha. The annual ceremony honors supreme talent from the performing arts, visual arts and music. This year’s list was compiled from hundreds of public nominations submitted online during the open ballot session on our official website. Hancock & Dana, one of Omaha’s largest locally-owned accounting firms, tallied the top nominations in each category. Visit www.oea-awards.com to view the complete list of nominees. Live performances by music nominees Matt Whipkey, Dirty River Ramblers & Prairie Gators Band, and DJEM & Linear Symmetry. Live performances by performing arts nominees Devel Crisp and 1980star Comedy. Cocktail hour entertainment by music nominee Omaha Guitar Trio. Official after-party at The Hive with performances by music nominees Marcey Yates and Hector Anchondo Band.

9th Annual Omaha Entertainment & Arts Awards, February 15, at DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Omaha, 7 p.m. Admission is $25. www.oea-awards.com Revel is the only night in Omaha dedicated to ladies who love ladies. It’s an opportunity for the Lesbian community and those who are friends and allies of the LGBT community at large to come together to enjoy the safe company of like-minded people with drinks and dancing.

Hosted by Danielle Renae, Tena Hahn and Tara Jeck. Resident DJ Ema Marco.

Revel, February 13, at House of Loom, 1012 S. 10th St., 9 p.m. Admission is $5. www. houseofloom.com If you count yourself a longtime member of the devoted Cult of Lights, prepare to fully lose your mind to Little Machines. This record – a gleaming, groundbreaking, generously tuneful slab of brightly hued 21st-century technopop brimming with songs so immediate and timelessly pure of heart that they feel like old friends on delivery – is going to make perfect sense to you in the best way possible.

Lights with X Ambassadors, February 15, at The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple St., 8 p.m. Tickets are $16-$18. www.onepercentproductions.com Oscar Blues Night features a free show with Hector Anchondo’s Blues Band. They will be tapping a keg of Oscar Blues “Ten Fidy Imperial Stout” and “Mama’s Little Yella Pils,” and feature Dale’s Pale Ale, Old Chub Scottish Strong Ale, and Deviant Dale’s IPA. We will have plenty of swag and glassware giveaways all night.

Oscar Blues Night ft. Hector Anchondo, February 14, at Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Ave., 6 p.m.

Admission is free. www.onepercentproductions. com Luke Polipnick is back at it this Sat night at

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Harney Street. Modern Jazz at it’s finest...one of Omaha’s best jazz guitarists. No two songs will ever sound the same with the amount of improv and originality that he brings every time he plays. Get there early to get the best seats.

Luke Polipnick, February 14, at Harney Street Tavern, 1215 Harney St., 9 p.m. Admission is free. www.harneystreettavern.com Damien Jurado is an American indie rock singer/ songwriter from Seattle, Washington.

Damien Jurado, February 16, at The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple St., 9 p.m. Tickets are $12$15. www.onepercentproductions.com Undlin & Wolfe are a “Spankin’ new folk duo based out of Minneapolis, MN. Following the way of the whims and embracing the mystery one song at a time.”

Undlin & Wolfe, February 16, at Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St., 8 p.m. Tickets are $5-$7. www. theslowdown.com Sunday Roadhouse Presents: Jimbo Mathus first came to fame as leader of the swing-revival band Squirrel Nut Zippers, but the singer/ songwriter/multi-instrumentalist left his swing style behind for collaborations with artists as diverse as Andrew Bird, Elvis Costello and Buddy Guy. And solo recordings that wear their Southern heritage proudly. Inside his native Mississippi and throughout the South, Mathus is revered as a torchbearer for Deep South mythology and culture. Think Faulkner novels, Delta highways and “interplanetary honkytonk” for the masses. Last year Jimbo dropped “White Buffalo” on us – a multi-faceted album with producer/guitarist Eric “Roscoe” Ambel (the Del-Lords, Steve Earle, Bottle Rockets) capturing the soul of the HANK/KEITH/JIMI holy trinity. It was bursting with the vibe and essence of some classic American music, slathered with a custom mix of Delta bayou oils and unguents and powders, recorded with his band The Tri-State Coalition who take no prisoners on stage and display an amazing ability to turn themselves into a jukebox of the human condition. 2014 blesses us with the stick-to-your-ribs-and-brain goodness of “Dark Night Of The Soul”, a record with no throwaways or weak tracks and that is arguably the finest from Mathus’ under-heard catalog of uncompromising, rugged recordings rooted in the rustic swamp of the South. Released on Fat Possum Records and produced by owner Bruce Watson, “Dark Night” finds Ambel paired with Telecaster ninja Matt Pierce who weave their 6-strings like a psychedelicized version of Luther and Carl Perkins, covering the spectrum from warm, pure-toned twang to gritty chugand-crunch to tattered-speaker freakout.

Jimbo Mathus, February 15, at Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St., 5 p.m to 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. www. theslowdown.com Make this Valentine’s Day a special one. Come and experience award-winning saxophonist

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and Billboard Chart topping musician Jackiem Joyner in live performance. Also performing live is the widely acclaimed and soulful R&B band, The Coleman Hughes Project, from St. Louis, Missouri. This Valentine’s Day experience romance and entertainment all in one at the Valentine’s Jazz Concert.

Valentine’s Jazz Concert, February 14, at Rhythmz Lounge, 10841 Q St., 8 p.m. Admission is $35. www.jazzomaha.com Kona & Infusion Brewing Companies present: Hawaiian Night with Anonymous Henchmen.

Hawaiian Night features beers from Kona Brewery and a special pin of Pineapple IPA from Infusion Brewery. Hawaiian-inspired food from Sunday Night Ramen and to round out the night, a free show by Anonymous Henchmen – Omaha’s own surf band. Mahalo!

Hawaiian Night with Anonymous Henchman, February 13, at Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Ave., 6 p.m. Admission is free. www. onepercentproductions.com In what’s one of Loom’s most outrageous annual events, loom’s annual carnaval celebration returns with more flare, more confetti, more performances and more controlled chaos. It’s a Saturday night loom dedicated to the rhythmic, seductive and celebratory elements of Brasil’s carnaval festival. Dance to the sounds of live Brasilian percussion over samba, batucada, tropicale, baile funk and south-of-the-equator house music spun in loom’s signature multicultural take by loom’s co-creator, Brent Crampton. Drink the summery classic lime and cachaca infused caipirinhas from the cart. Jump into the samba parade amongst flamboyant & fleshy carnaval costumes, confetti & feverishly shaking tambourines. Join the swirling mix of tropical colors with complimentary carnaval masks for the first 100 guests, or enjoy our body painting artists who’ll mask your final indulgent outbursts.

Loom Weaves Brasil Carnaval, February 14, at House of Loom, 1012 S. 10th St., 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. www.houseofloom.com Cheap drinks like $2 Honey Brown Ale pints, $3 premium vodka & gin wells and board games make this an easy Monday night. Service industry welcome.

First Cut: Service Industry Night, February 16, at House of Loom, 1012 S. 10th St., 9 p.m.

Admission is free. www.houseofloom.com Jimmy Hooligan and his Disorderly Conduct Crew are headed back to Austin. They are taking with them the winner of Hooligan Showcase Omaha and many other talented Hip-Hop artists from the Midwest and other parts of the US.Over the years, Jimmy has been honored to work and record with legends and those in the game making moves. He recently inked a deal with Big Mike (Geto Boys) to be a part of Mike’s Label Fast Boy Music. Jimmy has toured with Murphy Lee (St. Lunitics), Ruka Puff, Big Mike, and more. Sharing stages, and recording with such artists as Yelawolf, Rittz, Tech N9ne, Young Bleed, Hopsin, D12, Young Buck, Slaine, Snoop Dogg and so much more. Jimmy doesn’t take “NO” for an answer. He will book his own tours, throw his own shows, and although he is invited to perform on stages during SXSW he throws his own independent Hip-Hop Showcase in Austin that is capable of competing with the best.

Hooligan Sendoff, February 12, at The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple St., 8 p.m. Tickets are $8. www.onepercentproductions.com Brich & Killion is a folk, rock, country, roots, blues & Americana cover band.

Brich & Killion, February 12, at Barley Street Tavern, 2735 N. 62nd St., 9 p.m. Tickets are $5. www.barleystreet.com Every Wednesday you’ll find DJ SPiRALE and guests holding down a weekly residency.

SPiRALE is an Omaha native that has spent many years in Mexico City, giving her an edge over most local DJs on eclectic, tasteful & underground selections of music. Her nights span a whole emotional range of music, covering anything from house, techno, downtempo to even reggae. Weekly guests provide new music direction & vibe. Music stars at 10pm / 21+ / No Cover Enjoy half off a select tap beer & craft cocktail from 5pm to 2am.

DJ SPiRALE and guests, February 18, at House of Loom, 1012 S. 10th St., 10 p.m. Admission is free. www.houseofloom.com Hot Jazz with Luigi, Inc., February 17, at Mr. Toad’s, 1002 Howard St., 9 p.m. Admission is free. www.mrtoadspub.com Every Tuesday at House of Loom, it’s everything you love about karaoke with the volume turned up. Don’t be afraid to go crazy: bring your own costumes, create your own choreography, bring your back up dancers or just grab some in-house props we’ll have on hand. Join the community here: http://www.facebook.com/ karaoketheatre.

Karaoke Theatre, February 17, at House of Loom, 1012 S. 10th St., 9 p.m. Admission is free. www.houseofloom.com House of Loom has dedicated its Sunday nights and classic wood floors to all things salsa, buchata, merengue, cha-cha-cha, pachanga, and guaguanco. And to host and DJ the night, they’ve chosen long-time loom collaborator and the most charismatic, talented salsa dancer in Omaha, Mr. Blandon “Salserodalante” Joiner. Every Sunday kicks off with a salsa dance lesson for all levels of social dancers at 7 p.m., and you don’t need a partner.

Dancers requested and spectators welcome as we offer fresh mint leaf in our Cuban Bacardi Mojitos.

Salsa Sundays, February 15 at House of Loom, 1012 S. 10th St., 7 p.m. Tickets are $7. www. houseofloom.com BOOKS Stop by the Echo Coffee Shop on 10th and Worthington Streets for story time every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sit back with a cup of coffee while your kids enjoy a free cookie and story.

Story Time, February 14, at Echo Coffee Shop, 1502 S. 10th St., 10 a.m. Admission is free. www. echocoffeeshop.com ART Alicia Armentrout’s exhibit, Motivating to Grandeur, of photos taken at the Allwine Prairie and Glacier Creek Preserve in Bennington, NE will be on display at the Michael Phipps Gallery at the Omaha Public Library’s Main Library, 215

S. 15th St., 1st Floor, from January 5 through February 21, 2015.

Motivating to Grandeur: Alicia Armentrout, February 12-February 21, at W. Dale Clark Library, 215 S. 15th St., Times Vary. Admission is free. Visit www.omahalibrary.org for more information. KANEKO, 1111 Jones St., 5:30 p.m. www.thekaneko.org New works by Nik Fackler, Molly Heller, Liz Ivkovich, Stephanie Kelley, and Kat Lessor.

Featuring performances by TBD. Dance Collective & the choreographers. The show’s format is informal, low tech, with artist talk-back afterward. You can stand and walk around or sit and chill.

Making Space: An Informal Evening of Curated Choreography, February 14, at KANEKO, 1111 Jones St., 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. www. thekaneko.org Popular among young readers, graphic novels are known for their comic format. They are generally described as “sequential art,” where a series of illustrations tells the story, but, unlike newspaper comics, they are the length of a novel and include narrative development. From cave paintings and hieroglyphs, to tapestries and illuminated manuscripts, storytelling through pictures has existed for millennia. The dawn of the Industrial Age marked the publication of The Adventures of Obadiah Oldbuck, which, with its sequential pictures and captions, many consider to be the first comic book. The twentieth century saw DC Comics’ Superman and Batman and Marvel Comics’ Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and X-Men and the superhero phenomenon. Today, graphic novels are more varied in content than their earlier counterparts and they have a new level of respectability, their impact and popularity the topic of scholarly research and discussion. Notably, in 1992, Art Spiegelman’s Holocaust survivor’s tale, Maus, was awarded the Pulitzer Prize. BAM! presents a collection of pen and ink, mixed media, and computer-generated illustrations; preliminary sketches; storyboards; and cover art created by five of the leading contemporary artists/ authors working in the graphic novel format.

This exhibition, organized by National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature (Abilene, TX), is sponsored at Joslyn Art Museum by an anonymous donor and by Cynthia Epstein and David Wiesman.

BAM! It’s a Picture Book: The Art Behind the Graphic Novel, February 12-March 29, at Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St., Hours Vary.

Admission Prices Vary. www.joslyn.org Emphasis in this exhibition will be on two bodies of Pluhacek’s art. She has made figure drawings in pastel and charcoal throughout the breadth of her career and has taught the subject since 1990; yet these gestural and sometimes intense artworks are among the least seen of her oeuvre. In each, she reveals aspects of gesture, movement or bearing combined with a strong sense of structure and mass. All drawings in the show were either made in front of a model or in the studio inspired by a live sitter. In addition, Pluhacek will create a kind of studio wall installation displaying drawings made in the Garden of the Zodiac in the week before the show’s opening, and will add new works made on site at several times during the run of the exhibition. Pluhacek will also share

a group of her flower drawings, in which pods and blossoms are examined close-up. For the artist, they represent “simple things that, when observed, grow in complexity.” Picturing usually ordinary blooms, “city flowers” or even weeds, the artist strives to make her botanical specimens monumental and grand, emphasizing strong gesture and a vibrant, even artificial palette. As with her human subjects, the flowers provide a platform for endless play and design with the lines, shapes and colors of living forms. So too, as the result of her aggressive handling and assertive approach to form, the floral subjects take on similar sculptural qualities.

Kristin Pluhacek: Drawings, February 12-March 9, at Garden of the Zodiac, Passageway, Old Market, Hours Vary. Admission is free. www. publicart.org Florabunda will be on display at KANEKO as a part of the collective exhibition, FIBER, from Feb. 6–April 25, 2015. Join them for the unveiling of this exhibition at the FIBER Opening Reception on Friday, Feb. 6 from 6–9 p.m. This event is FREE and open to the public. Florabunda is an exhibition that showcases bright designs of historically prominent fabric designers during the golden age of the Hawaiian shirt, exploring the artistic and cultural significance of this form of fabric design. In addition to the garments on display, this exhibition will also feature historic photographs and informative video to glean insight into the designers’ creative process, and production of the fabric and shirts themselves.

The design and production of classic floral patterns and the composition of abundant Hawaiian foliage is at the heart of this exhibition.

Composed of shirts from the 1950s through the 1980s, the collection highlights such designers as Alfred Shaheen, John Meigs, Elsie Das, and many more.

Florabunda, February 12-April 25, at KANEKO, 1111 Jones St., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. www.thekaneko.com COMEDY/POETRY Come with your instrument and your skills to THE 402 music venue in downtown Benson any Monday night. Get your name on the list and get ready to show the world. Each artist is given a 10min slot. All ages are welcome. The 402 Arts Collective wants to provide a venue that is open to all ages, fun for the family, and is a great experience for local musicians. Their hope that seasoned artists along with those just getting started will come share their talent for others to enjoy just for the love of the art. They only ask that you keep it clean, fun, and excellent.

Open Mic Night, February 16, at 402 Collective, 6051 Maple St., 6 p.m. Admission is free. www.402artscollective.org The time is upon us again! Andy Di Bernardo still holds the title belt, but he’ll face an allnew bracket of poets trying to unseat him.

The P.S. Battle Slam is an eight-poet bracket slam. Performers will go head-to-head to earn high scores from the judges, with the winner advancing to the next round. At the end of the night, one will emerge victorious, and earn the right to face Andy for the P.S. Poems Belt, which they’ll have the opportunity to defend at the next slam. Poets should come prepared with at least three poems of three minutes or less, and

a fourth if they’d like to challenge the reigning champ. But before we get to that, we’ll have a short open mic, where poets will have up to five minutes to perform new and experimental work. Eight poets enter. One poet leaves. Also, the other poets get to leave, just without a fancy foam belt.

P.S. Battle Slam & Open Mic, February 18, at P.S. Collective, 6056 Maple St., 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5. www.pizzashoppecollective.com Whether you’ve got a hot date this Valentine’s Day or you’re miserable and alone, we’ve got a special place for you. No, not in our hearts, at The Backline theater. The boys of Big Canvas think they’ve got better places to be than to spend Valentine’s Day with Heather and Tracie, so these ladies are throwing their own party and they want YOU to be their Valentines. Join the women of Big Canvas and their Valentine pals for a night of stand-up, sketch, improv, and music to put butterflies in your stomach, laughter in your mouth, and smiles on your sweet, sumptuous lips. Featuring Special Guests: The Badland Girls, Elissa Ami, Your Friend Bella, and more.

Big Canvas presents: (Gal)entines Day, February 14, at Backline, 1618 Harney St., 8 p.m. Tickets are $5. www.backlinecomedy.com Local comedian Dusty Stahl hosts an open mic night every Wednesday. Bring your best material and come on down.

Open Mic Night, February 17, at Barley Street Tavern, 2735 N. 62nd St., 10 p.m. Admission is free. www.barleystreet.com Calling all quizzies and quizzettes. If you are looking for a way to cram some knowledge into your brain and cram some beer down your gullet – why not try to do both at the same time?

If you would like a chance to get that beer for free along with a night of fun and facts – you should head down to the Sydney on Tuesdays.

Grab a team of 5 or fewer and answer 40 fun questions for lots of opportunities to win great prizes (most of them obviously and awesomely include alcohol). Don’t mind your own quizness.

Sydney Pub Quiz, February 17, at The Sydney, 5918 Maple St., 8 p.m. Admission is free. www. thesydneybenson.com The Missing Kitten Comedy Show is a monthly standup comedy showcase on the second Tuesday of every month at The Pizza Shoppe Collective in Benson. Hosted by Jack Comstock & Dusty Stehl. FEBRUARY 2014: Jack Comstock (host), Dusty Stehl, Kristopher Covi, Will Dougherty, Andrew Morton, Dan Schmidt, Aaron Snyder (Cheyenne, WY), and Brad Stewart.

The Missing Kitten Comedy Show, February 17, at PS Collective, 6056 Maple St., 8 p.m.

Admission is free. www.pizzashoppecollective. com COMMUNITY If you’re in the mood for ice skating, Ralston Arena has you covered. There’s public skating all week long. The Ralston Arena stocks Jackson Ultima leather figure skates. Sizes available on a first-come, first-serve basis or bring your own skates. Please enter through the Southeast entrance. Cash only. Public Ice Skate Times may be pre-empted at any time.

Public Ice Skating, February 12-March 1,

at Ralston Arena, 7300 Q St., Times Vary.

Admission is $5. www.ralstonarena.com Reverb Lounge and Jake’s Cigars present the Stout-IPA Challenge. Come try your hand at a blind taste test of five stouts from Reverb Lounge and five IPAs from Jake’s Cigars. The person who gets the most correct wins a beer prize. In the event of a tie, there will be a wild card taste-off.

Reverb Lounge and Jake’s Cigars present the Stout – IPA Challenge, February 16, at Reverb Lounge, 6121 Maple St., 8:30 p.m. Admission is $5. www.onepercentproductions.com Join Blatt Beer & Table for the 2nd Annual Beer, Booze & Brunch featuring Lucky Bucket Brewing and Cut Spike Distillery. Your meal ticket includes a brunch buffet and 2 cocktails.

Beer, Booze & Brunch, February 15, at Blatt Beer & Table, 610 N. 12th St., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $30. www.blattbeer.com The third competitive wine tasting, featuring “Red Blends” as the wine varietal is planned for Friday, February 13. The Winter 2015 Wine Party will be held at the Foodbank for the Heartland from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Info about the beneficiary can be found at: http://www.foodbankheartland. org. There is also a “Stock the Pantry” raffle.

For every food item you bring to the next wine party, you’ll receive one ticket for some amazing prizes! We have Stir Concert Cove tickets, Creighton season tickets, and more. Ideas for what to bring include these Most-Needed Food Items: Peanut butter, Macaroni and cheese, Canned tuna and chicken, Cereal, Pancake mix, Canned fruit and vegetables, Pork and beans, Pasta and sauce, and Boxed meals.

Bacchanalian Society of Omaha’s Winter 2015 Wine Party, February 13, at Foodbank for the Heartland, 10525 J St., 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. www.foodbankheartland.org.

SPORTS UNO Hockey vs. Denver, at CenturyLink Center, 455 N. 10th St., 7:07 p.m. Ticket prices vary. www.centurylinkcenteromaha.com UNO Men’s Basketball vs. USD Coyotes, February 12, at Ralston Arena, 7300 Q St., 7 p.m.

Tickets are $9-$21. www.ralstonarena.com UNO Men’s Basketball vs. Western Illinois, February 13, at Ralston Arena, 7300 Q St., 1 p.m.

Tickets are $9-$21. www.ralstonarena.com Omaha Beef vs. Mills County Milita, February 13, at Ralston Arena, 7300 Q St., 6 p.m. Tickets are $20-$49. www.ralstonarena.com Enjoy free shuttle service during every Lancers game this season! Fans are invited to park their cars at Horsemen’s Park, located at 6303 Q Street in Omaha, and enjoy complimentary shuttle service, complete with ADA approved seating, to and from Ralston Arena. Shuttle times are as follows: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on all game days except Sunday, in which it will run from 4 p.m.-8p.m. Please park in the East Lot at Horsemen’s Park.

Lancers Hockey vs Des Moines Buccaneers, February 14, at Ralston Arena, 7300 Q St., 7:35 p.m. Admission is $16.95-$22.95 (Advance Tickets); $20.95-$26.95 (Day Of Tickets). www. ralstonarena.com

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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.

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t. 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.

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 down-

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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).

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.”

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” 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.

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!

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!

Quaker Steak & Lube, 3220 Mid America Drive, Council

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, 1830 N 72nd Street, Omaha, Ne Largest Irish Whiskey selection in Omaha, 35 to choose from! 10 beers on tap and large selection of import bottles and liquor. The place to be! Great Prices, Trivia on Tuesday’s, Awesome place to watch a game or just hang out.

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.

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., northshoreomaha. 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.

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.

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

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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!

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.

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-

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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.

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. For everyone else, California Bar hosts Happy Hour Mon-Fri from 4-6 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.

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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.

BOGIE’S BAR & GRILL 3305 Old Maple Rd, Omaha, NE 68134 (402) 493-8000 Dance the night away on the weekends, Great food and if you need to crash there is a hotel right next door! $1 Pints on Thursday’s.

STOLI’S LOUNGE 715 N 120th St, Omaha, NE 68154 (402) 614-2662 Newly remodled, under new ownership, check out their awesome gameroom.

CHOO -CHOO BAR & GRILL 14240 U St, Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 895-6617 Hours: Mon - Thu11AM - 10:30 PM Fri - Sat11AM - 11PM Sun12:00 PM - 10:00 PM New Owner, Great lunch specials, Stop in and see Vicki during the day! Omaha’s Best Hot Wings, Cold Beer and Warm Friends!

TWIN PEAKS 17330 W Center Rd., Omaha, Nebraska 68130 (402) 333-8001 Hours Mon-Sun 11AM-12AM Hot Girls, Man food, Ice cold beer and all the sports you can handle, in a hearty lodge atmosphere.

THE GOOD LIFE SPORTS BAR 1203 South 180th Street |Omaha, NE 68130 Hours 11AM - 2AM (402)933-2947 formerly known as the Drafthouse, under new ownership, featuring over 20 brand new flat screen TVs with the NFL, NHL and MLB ticket package good food, good times, good life!

THE HIVE ROCK CLUB & GALLERY 1207 Harney Street, Omaha, Ne., 68102 Open Everyday 3:11PM-2AM Dance Party Weekends, Live Music, Craft drinks & Loccal Art 9TH STREET TAVERN & GRILL 902 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 315-4301 Look no further than 9th Street Tavern and Grill with 27 TV’s for you to stay up to date on all of your sporting events. An upscale sports bar that delivers the finest service and excellent atmosphere. Drink inside or outside on the patio featuring a welcoming fire pit. Home of the Bierock!

SAINTS PUB MIDTOWN CROSSING 120 S 31st Ave, Omaha, NE 68131 (402) 932-1911 An upscale sports bar located in the Midtown Crossing mixed-use development next to the Mutual of Omaha campus. Established in 2012, Saints Pub Midtown Crossing offers a full menu, over twenty flat screen televisions and a large outdoor patio. Saints Pub Midtown Crossing is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. until 2:00 a.m.

JERRY’S BAR 6303 Military Ave, Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 5533343 Open daily noon to midnight. Jerry’s is a neighborhood bar with a retro vibe and friendly faces behind the counter. Great prices, unique beer selection and killer cocktails! Mom alway’s said “Nothng good happen’s after midnight!”

OFFICE WEST LOUNGE 1266 S 119th Ct, Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 330-1122 A great place to meet up with coworkers after work or have a business meeting in our Jack Daniels room!

COHEN & KELLY’S LOUNGE 13075 W Center Rd, Omaha, NE Stop in for a friendly visit and enjoy our drink specials and Happy Hour.

CHROME LOUNGE 8552 Park Dr, Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 339-8660 Your place for refreshing beer, strong liquor, and great live music!

LAVISTA KENO 7101 S 84th St, La Vista, NE 68128 (402) 5379090 LaVista Keno has been in business over 20 years providing Keno at the best rates in the state. With a great prices and great food and drinks from our in-house diner and bar, we provide a great atmosphere for any keno fan. We also accommodate smokers with our in-door ventilated smoking room.

PERRY’S PLACE 9652 Mockingbird Dr, Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 592-3230 Hours Food is great, service is amazing and it has such a friendly appeal. Heated smoking area, patio, pool tables & more.

FOX AND HOUND 506 N. 120th Street (402)964-9074 Omaha’s best spot to watch Pay Per View events! Good food and a frienly atmosphere. 36 Beers on tap, ping pong, darts and more!

BREWSKY’S Several locations in Omaha, www.brewskys.com You’ll find great outdoor patios, and an extensive line up of sorts programming.

ARENA SPORTS BAR & GRILL 3809 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134 (402) 571-2310 Hours Mon-Sat 11:00AM-2:00AM Sun 11:30 AM-2:00AM Omaha’s best live music EVERY Friday & Saturday night with NO COVER CHARGE! Enjoy the Arena’s full bar selection and huge menu while playing KENO, pickle cards, pool, darts, shuffleboard, Golden Tee, Silver Strike Bowling, Buck Hunter, and Bartop Games.

WHISKEY TANGO 311 S. 15th Street, Omaha, Ne., 68102 (402)813-6944 Yee-haw! Get your two-step on in this upstairs country night club! Featuring LIVE country music, and dance parties on the weekends.

WILSON & WASHBURN 1407 Harney St, Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 991-6950 Featuring 24 craft & import beers on tap, a robust list of wines, scotch, and cordials, and a made from scratch kitchen, Wilson & Washburn lives up to its billing as a serious comfort station.

VARSITY SPORTS CAFE 9735 Q St, (402)339-7003, 14529 F St, (402)715-4333, 4900 Dodge St,(402)934-4989, NE Corner of 36th St & Hwy 370, (402)932-0303, Serving up the best pizza, coldest brews & sporting events at four locations near you. Hey, bar owners, do you want your bar included here? Send a note to editor@shoutomaha.com

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