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50 to 1, July 25, at Majestic Cinema, 14304 W Maple Rd., First Showing at 9 a.m. ticket prices vary. Visit www.marcustheatres.com for more information.

By Kyle Eustice

While the name Jim Wilson might not ring a bell at first, mention the movie Dances with Wolves and you’ll figure out the connection. Wilson produced the Oscar-winning film, which garnered actor/director Kevin Costner a few golden statues and earned Wilson one for production. Filming lasted for six months in South Dakota and it’s where Wilson fell in love with horses.

“I was always privy to horses,” Wilson says. “I’d been on a horse a couple of times. It wasn’t until I was in South Dakota making Dances with Wolves that I would see horses and I had to procure them. I had to get 200 or 300 together and learn about all kinds of horses. After I was subjected to that for six or seven months, it got under my skin. It wasn’t until I was in my 30s that I realized the pre-ciousness of that animal.”

It makes perfect sense that Wilson’s new film revolves around a horse. Titled 50 to 1, the flim is about Kentucky Derby race-horse Mine That Bird and his misfit New Mexico trainer and owners who shocked the racing world in 2009 with one of the most remarkable come-from-behind victories in Derby history. The movie stars Skeet Ulrich,

Christian Kane, William Devane, Todd Lowe, newcomer Madelyn Deutch and Hall of Fame jockey, Calvin Borel, who plays himself in the film. The release of the film has been quite unique. The cast and filmmakers traveled cross-country for five weeks on a tour bus, promoting the film from New Mexico to Ken-tucky as the film opened in those first seven states. the tour and the movie’s release were designed to mirror the trip Mine that Bird took with his trainer Chip Woolley to the Der-by. Not only was Bird the longest shot on the board at the Derby, the cowboys were also complete fish out of water when they arrived in the land of Kentucky’s blue bloods, much like the owners of this year’s Derby winner, California Chrome, who also ran for the tri-ple Crown. they became the ultimate under-dogs at Churchill Downs and stole the hearts of millions of people throughout the world in the process.

“I like being outdoors and being around animals,” he says. It was a 40-day shoot and we did a lot of traveling so I don’t mind that. “I’m a horse owner and horse racing fan. I’ve raised horses for 25 years. I’ve kept my eyes and ears to the ground looking for a great story. I’ve read a lot of screenplays over the years on horseracing and horse-related stuff. Just in watching the 2009 Kentucky Derby at home, I was stunned by, and I really was, that visual. The race was so stunning. Directors look at things that are visual. you couldn’t make that up. Based on that, I wanted to go down to New Mexico to meet the owner, trainer and horse. I wanted to see what it was all about. It would be one thing if the horse

was a 9 to 5 favorite, but this horse was 50 to 1. obviously, everyone threw it out and thought he didn’t have a chance. I’m kind of a sucker for underdog stories any way. I heard this horse was a real character, too, so I went down to meet him.”

Wilson went down to Roswell, New Mexi-co to spend time with trainer Chip Wooley. It was there he was really able to get a feel for what he was all about; how they lived, what kind of people they were and what kind of en-vironment the horse was around. He fell in love with it all.

“I really love these guys,” he says. “they wear their hearts on their sleeve and there’s no falseness with them. Everything they say is what it is. they told me their story and I thought it was worth making. Not many peo-ple would have taken their horse, given its condition and take it to Kentucky to race with the blue bloods. I kind of like movies about class anyway and this was definitely kind of like a class system. those are fun, too.

“Even these guys were also 50 to 1,” he continues. “they were the black hat cow-boys from the West that nobody had heard of. Even to get invited to their own party in Kentucky was hard. they didn’t let them in initially because they weren’t in the right dress. So it’s like a fish out of water. That’s fun too. It makes the victory more enjoyable when you solve those problems.”

The film was made for a good deal less than Dances with Wolves, yet with a smaller budget, they were still able to capture the beauty of the New Mexican landscape and tell an incredible story. the magic of the

tale is Mine that Bird’s victory in the face of doubt. the owners bought him in Canada and upon first glance knew he was small. In fact, he weighed less than 1,000 lbs.

“He was a little off on the left-hand side,” he explains. “I’ve bought and sold horses, and I never would have given this one a second look so I give them credit. It’s simple to say follow your dreams, but these guys did. they were so set on getting to the Derby. That’s the Holy Grail. A lot of people wouldn’t have taken this trip, but they qualified and were in-vited so they went. A lot of people scoffed at them in New Mexico and when they showed up nobody wanted to interview them, but they persisted and kept going and look where they ended up. they know what they got. they got the right horse on the right day and he never ran a better race since then.”

Mine that Bird is back home in Roswell, New Mexico where he eats peppermints ev-ery day and has a slew of visitors from all over the world. Wilson isn’t looking for os-cars, necessarily; he just wants people to show up so he can hear Mine that Bird’s un-believable story.

“You make a film, put it out there and for me it’s nothing more than trying to get as many people to a theatre so they can experi-ence your art and what you think is joyful,” he says. “You hope not to lose your ass fi-nancially doing it though. Sometimes you succeed, sometimes you don’t. omaha’s a great place to show it. the owner’s brother lives there. Millard Blach and Millard is so ex-cited it’s playing in omaha so I know he’ll be there with a contingency of Blach folks.”


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Took It Too FarThe New York customer service company

United Health Programs of America pro-voked a federal lawsuit in June by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over its employee esprit-de-corps policy of re-quiring workers to pray to God on the job and to say “I love you” to their managers. According to the EEOC, the feel-good, work-harder campaign was suggested by an aunt of United’s owner and named for an obscure “truth and compassion” movement called “Onionhead.”

After two third-graders wet their pants on May 15 at Mill Plain Elementary School in Vancouver, Wash., they blamed teachers for too-strictly enforcing their classroom’s “rewards” system, in which good behav-ior earns students points redeemable for, among other prizes, restroom breaks. A teachers union investigation concluded that the girls were never “denied” toilet access (but the girls’ mothers pointed out that us-ing restroom breaks as a “reward” might be confusing to 8-year-olds).

The Japanese snack company Calbee re-cently staged a promotion around popular singer Nana Mizuki, giving away 10 back-stage passes to her Aug. 3 concert in Yoko-hama to the purchasers of 10 lucky bags of secretly marked potato chips. Her perhaps-hugest fan, Kazuki Fukumoto, 25, was so determined to win one that by the time he was arrested for littering in May, he had bought and dumped 89 cartons of potato

chip packages, weighing over 400 pounds, that were found at six locations around the cities of Kobe and Akashi. Police estimate he had spent the equivalent of about $3,000.

Took It Way Too Far: Britain’s news web-site Metro.co.uk, combing Facebook pages, located a full photo array from prominent 23-year-old German body art enthusiast Joel Miggler, whose various piercings and implants are impressive enough, but whose centerpieces are the portholes in each cheek that expose the insides of his mouth. (With customized plugs, he can seal the portholes when soup is on the menu.) The holes are currently 36mm wide, but he was said to be actively cheek-stretching, aim-ing for 40mm. Miggler assures fans that his mother likes “most” of his modifications and that the worst aspect so far is merely that he is forced to take smaller bites when eating. (News of the Weird has reported on researchers creating portholes in cows’ stomachs, but still ...)

Can’t Possibly Be True(1) Until the New York governor and leg-

islature addressed the problem recently, it was legal in the state for narcissistic ani-mal owners to force their dogs and cats to endure permanent, decorative tattoos and piercings. At press time, Gov. Andrew Cuomo was poised to sign legislation abol-ishing the tattooing. (2) Kayla Oxenham, 23, was arrested in Port Charlotte, Florida, in June and charged with using a stick to

Lead StoryEnric Girona recently donated his prototype pet commode to the town of El Ven-

drell, Spain, hoping to spark worldwide interest. Conscientious owners would train their dogs on the station -- a hole in the ground with a flush handle -- which is connected to the sewer system, as is the drain grid next to it (for tinkling). The platform, which appears to occupy about 20 square feet of surface, is self- clean-ing (although not too clean, said Girona, because dogs are more easily lured with a lingering scent). Spain is already one of the world’s toughest on lazy owners who fail to scoop up after their pets, with fines in El Vendrell as high as the equivalent

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burn “brands” into the skin of her two chil-dren, ages 5 and 7. Among her explanations to police: so she could identify them as be-ing hers and because she “forgot how much she loved fire.”

A Davenport, Iowa, jury convicted termi-nal-cancer patient Benton Mackenzie, 48, in July on four marijuana-growing felonies, even though his purpose was to harvest cannabis oil to treat his bloody lesions and the grapefruit-sized tumor on his buttocks. The judge had barred Mackenzie and his lawyer from even mentioning the illness in court -- because of a 2005 Iowa precedent (even though the Iowa legislature has sub-sequently allowed medical marijuana to treat seizures). Mackenzie’s wife, his 73-year-old parents, his son and a friend were also charged with assisting Mackenzie’s “opera-tion” (though Mackenzie was almost surely the only “customer”). Mackenzie, who testi-fied and was, of course, sworn to tell “the whole truth,” said he was “flabbergasted” to learn that “the whole truth” excludes any-thing about his illness.

Municipal engineers in the town of Melton Mowbray, England, were called out in June to fix a lingering sewer overrun caused by, they discovered, “hundreds” of tennis balls that had apparently each been flushed down toilets. Said the project manager, “We ex-

pect (blockages from) fats and baby wipes, but....”

Unclear on the ConceptA 60-year-old man with a blood clot has

recovered, but no thanks to the driver for the South Western Ambulance Service who was ferrying him on a long trip to the emer-gency room of Derriford Hospital in Plym-outh, England, on April 6. The patient’s family later reported that the driver had stopped en route to pick up two hitchhikers -- one a young woman in a “skimpy skirt” -- and take them to an on-the-way town. The patient, in pain with his toes starting to blacken, eventually had his blood flow restored and did not lose the leg. He re-ported that the two riders were friendly and wanted to chat about his condition (though he was in no mood).

The American Red Cross boasts of be-ing “transparent and accountable” for the way it spends donations from compassion-ate people moved to help those in need. However, when the public policy watchdog ProPublica asked for some details on how the Red Cross used funds donated for 2012 Hurricane Sandy victims in New York, the organization begged off, claiming that de-tails beyond broad generalities were “trade secrets” that it was entitled to protect, lest

was wearing his company work shirt. An officer showed the video to the I Got Wood LLC flooring company’s owner, who quickly identified Martin.

A News of the Weird Classic (December 2009)

The October (2009) “Miss Asia” beauty pageant in Hong Kong mostly followed a traditional script, but special bonus com-petitions were added, according to a report in The Straits Times. Contestants appeared behind boards with only certain body parts exposed so that judges could comment publicly without knowing which woman they were evaluating. Breast- and waist-judging turned out well for each of the three finalists, but the winner emerged only after the judges had harsh words for the hair of the other two. Wang Zhi Fei and Wang Chen learned the hard way about, respectively, their “lots of dandruff and oily scalp” and significant “signs of hair loss.”

(Are you ready for News of the Weird Pro Edition? Every Monday at http://New-softheWeird.blogspot.com and www.Weir-dUniverse.net. Other handy addresses: [email protected], http://www.New-softheWeird.com, and P.O. Box 18737, Tam-pa FL 33679.)

its “competitors” copy or exploit the tech-niques it uses to help people. (The Red Cross did release more detailed accounts to the attorney general of New York, but un-der an agreement of confidentiality.)

UpdateWhen last we encountered Briton David

Truscott (2011), he was being jailed again as a serial trespasser with an unquenchable desire to sneak onto farms and pleasure himself while rolling around, nude, in ma-nure pits -- especially the farm of Clive Roth near Redruth, England. Truscott apparently emerged from prison unrepentant and was back in trouble in May with another manure pit incident, but this time accompanied by threats to harm Roth and his family and to burn down his farm buildings. (During the most recent incarceration, Truscott had re-ceived mental health treatment that allowed him actually to act out in a manure pit, and officials believe he took a turn for the worse when that treatment was curtailed.)

Least Competent CriminalsRecurring Theme: Police in Delray Beach,

Florida, barely broke a sweat in July arrest-ing Perry Martin, 55, two days after he bur-glarized cars, since the crime was caught on the resident’s security camera, and the perp

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top 8 concerts, family events, comedy, musicals & more

Fitz and the tantrumS, July 27, at Stir’s Con-cert Cove, Council Bluffs, 8 p.m. tickets are $35. Visit www.harrahscouncil-bluffs.com for more information.

the Scoop: Brimming with imagination, energy, and genre-smashing scope, Fitz & The Tantrums defied the odds to become an indisputable phenomenon, a chart-topping, show-stopping modern pop combo unlike any other. Now, with their spectacular Elektra Records debut, More Than Just A Dream, the Los Angeles-based sextet have ramped up the timeless songcraft and soul sonic force that made them a worldwide sensation to fashion a kaleidoscopic milestone that delivers on the promise of their 2010 breakthrough, Pickin’ Up The Pieces. Songs like the impossibly catchy first single, “Out Of My League” are positively brazen with verve and vivacity, demonstrating all the drama and passion of the band’s famed live shows. From the charged back-and-forth be-tween co-lead vocalists Fitz and Noelle Scaggs to the incontrovert-ible power of The Tantrums in full flight, More Than Just A Dream is the sound of a great band taking it right to the edge.

Comedy 4 PiLger: reunion Show

July 27, at Slowdown, 729 n. 14th St., 8 p.m. tickets are $15. Visit www.theslowdown.com for more information.

The Scoop: After 10 years in LA and Austin the original members of the Wisenheimers are reuniting to raise funds for the Town of Pilger, NE! Short form or Game Style improv with music! Matt Geiler, Jen Smedley and Marv Pratt join Monty and Cullen for a night of comedy to help rebuild a town.

arCtiC monkeyS July 30, at Stir Cove, Council Bluffs, 7:30 p.m. tickets are $47. Visit www.harrahscouncilbluffs.com for more information.

The Scoop: The band’s initials, a new morning, an analogue radio frequency and existential statement: the title of Arctic Monkeys’ fifth album, AM, suggests all of those things and more. The record itself lives up to this pithily resonant billing by being, in drummer Matt Helders’ typically forthright estimation, “the album we’ve always been waiting to make.” Check them out live at Stir’s Concert Cove this Wednesday.

oPen miC night at the 402 Collective, 6051 ma-ple St., 6 p.m to 8 p.m. admission is free. Visit www.402artscollective.org for more information.

the Scoop: Bring your instrument and 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 10-minute 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 lo-cal musicians. Their hope is seasoned artists along with those just getting started will come share their talent for others to enjoy just for the love of the art.


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the Scoop: The Fashion Institute Midwest awarded four regional-area fashion designers grants earlier this month on July 11, 2014. Recipients awarded were Dan Richters, Buf Reynolds, Jennifer Pool and Tamara Newson. Dan Richters, local designer and fabric engineer, received a grant for supplies, materials, travel and equipment needed to further his connections with a showroom and clients in L.A. through 2014. Buf Reynolds and Jennifer Pool were approved for grants to aid with supplies, fabric and materials for their independent collection presentations in the upcoming Omaha Fashion Week event. Tamara Newson received a grant, which will cover sewing class costs. Recipients document and share their requested intentions with the FIM panel and co-creators. This is the third round of grants awarded this year, with the next round happening in September. Grants are approved and awarded by the FIM Board four to six times throughout the year to regional fashion designers who apply through FIM’s online grant application system. Omaha Fashion week begins August 18.

omaha Farmer’S market, august 2, downtown omaha, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. admission is free. Visit www.omahafarmersmarket.com for more information.

the Scoop: Nothing says summer more than the Farmer’s Market. The Omaha Farm-ers Market is located near 11th and Jackson streets in the Old Market and help each Sat-urday from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., May through October. Omaha Farmers Market celebrates 21 seasons of making locally-grown foods acces-sible to our community. Fresh produce, one-of-a-kind products and valued relationships have made the Market what it is today. Join growers, vendors and other Market-goers as we cel-ebrate 21 seasons.

Counting CrowS with toad the wet SProCket

July 26, at Stir’s Concert Cove, Council Bluffs, 7 p.m. tickets are $50. Visit www.harrahscoun-cilbluffs.com for more information.

The Scoop: Counting Crows – Adam Duritz (vocals), Jim Bogios (drums), David Bryson (guitar), Charlie Gilling-ham (keyboards), David Immergluck (guitar), Millard Powers (bass) and Dan Vickrey (guitar) – have sold more than 20 million albums worldwide after exploding onto the music scene with their multiplatinum breakout album August and Everything After in 1993. The band is currently finalizing their seventh studio album scheduled to be released in Fall of 2014. This album will be the band’s first new material since 2007. Known for creating unique and innova-tive concerts and consistently ranked as one of the top live bands performing today, Counting Crows will embark on a world tour beginning in June in North America.

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July 25, at Sokol auditorium, 2234 S. 13th St., 6 p.m. tickets are $10/adV and $12/doS. Visit www.sokolunderground.com for more information.

The Scoop: Shoving a fist in the face of tradition has been Filter’s modus operandi since the release of their self-pro-duced debut album, Short Bus. The album’s rough-around-the-edges production consisted of inebriated answering machine samples, lavish bass lines, and jagged guitars set to a backdrop of drum machines punctuated by the unfurling of Richard Patrick’s vocal prowess and signature roar. Patrick, Filter’s magnetic, profoundly intelligent nucleus and frontman jubilantly admits that his creative process is unorthodox, whether he’s staring down and conquering new technology or coalescing with new bandmate and co-conspirator Jonny Radtke on Filter’s current release, The Sun Comes Out Tonight.


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announced during the closing reception on July 27. During the following three months, the winner benefits from mentoring given by gallery members. This group includes a wide range of style, subject matter, and media.Emerging Artist Exhibition, July 24-27, Artists’ Cooperative Fine Art Gallery, 405 S. 11th St., 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.artistsco-opgallery.com for more information. This exhibition features the work of the Bemis Center’s first group of Carver Bank alumni and celebrates their work and creative practices. It features paintings by visual artist Bart Vargas, interactive displays of music by Shannon Marie and Dereck Higgins, and poetry by writer Portia Love.2013 Carver Bank Residents Exhibition, July 24-August 16, at Carver Bank, 2416 Lake St., 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.bemiscenter.org for more information. Support local art and music. One night only, a themed art show featuring 10+ local artists displaying their work PLUS a listening party for 2 album releases - by 2 Omaha-based musicians. Saints of Lust are also releasing their debut album Rockstars, along with Dollparts and Bill Roundtree . Join Howlin’ Hounds for a night of Rock-n-Roll and Art. There are prize giveaways throughout the night and a twisted fashion display. Themed Art Show and Listening Party, July 26, at Howlin’ Hounds, 712 S. 16th St., 7 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.facebook.com/howlinhoundscoffee.com for more information. Lakota artist Sarah Rowe confronts issues regarding self-identity and exploitation, and re-imagines traditional Native American symbology and dream images in this series of new works. Drawing from skewed imagery in storybooks & history books, in conjunction with images from historical winter counts, Sarah projects her own vision and experience into the mix with a sense

structures and the additional firms creating scaled models. Once complete, the full-scale structures travel to KANEKO from their various locations of construction around the country. The scaled models will be displayed atop a 44-foot long semi trailer parked in the Bow Truss. Truck-A-Tecture, July 24-August 23, at KANEKO, 1111 Jones St., 6 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.thekaneko.org for more information.

In July, seven promising artists are featured in the Emerging Artist Exhibition, a show that runs July 1 through July 27, 2014. Gallery members host an opening celebration at the Artists’ Cooperative Fine Art Gallery on Saturday, July 5. The public is encouraged to visit the exhibit and vote for their favorite artist. Voting runs from July 1-19. The winning Emerging Artist is

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and Stomach for an all out rager at the Sweatshop Gallery this Friday. Digital Leather, July 25, at Sweatshop Gallery, 2727 N. 67th St., 8 p.m. Tickets are $8. Visit www.sweatshopgallery.com for more information. The sound is important but nothing is more important than the feeling of the sound. When Charlie Brand (vocals, guitar) was writing the newest Miniature Tigers record, he looked to the sum of his musical influences for inspiration. That’s how the band had started, after all: When he and founding member Rick Schaier (keys) connected over Myspace in the mid-’00s through their love of the same bands. After a few albums, they brought on Algernon Quashie (guitar) and Brandon Lee (bass) to complete the band. The resulting record, Cruel Runnings, is something halfway between nostalgia and the ecstatic now, an album that yearns for the recent past while staring open-hearted at what the present dares to bring. Miniature Tigers with The Griswolds and Finish Ticket, July 25, at Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St., 9 p.m. Tickets are $12. Visit www.theslowdown.com for more information. With the recent passing of legendary Ranch Bowl founder Matt Markel, it’s only fitting that these guys are playing. The old school Omaha metal band Nightmare return to the stage for a wild night of rock and roll. Relive the glory days of the Ranch Bowl and more with members Benn Sieff, Barry Engle, Randy Cotton and Rick Halverson. Information will be given out at the show about an upcoming free download of an unreleased album from the band.Nightmare with Members of the Press and Black on High, July 25, at The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple St., 9 p.m. Tickets are $7. Visit www.onepercentproductions.com for more information. Local bands All Young Girls Are Machine Guns and Red Velvet Crush play with fellow local band Freakabout this Friday at O’Leaver’s Pub. Freakabout, Red Velvet Crush and All Young Girls Are Machine Guns, July 25, at O’Leaver’s Pub, 1322 S. Saddle Creek Rd., 9 p.m. Tickets are $5. Visit www.oleavers.com for more information.

ART‘Truck-A-Tecture’ examines architecture as redefined by mobility and technical expansion. This exhibition generates a unique conversation and offers a new perspective on modern housing. A mash-up of popular and elite cultures, ‘Truck-A-Tecture’ transcends the current definitions of “pre-fab” and “mobile architecture.” Topics of nomadism, transportation, trucking culture, and the nature of “home” are among the topics to be explored in this exhibition. This exhibition features trucks, trailers, pre-fab home designs, custom architecture and road movies. Leaders in the filed of architecture participate, with four firms designing and building full-scale

THEATREEvery 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.Karaoke Theatre, July 29, at House of Loom, 1012 S. 10th St., 9 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.houseofloom.com for more information.

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Known for making instant fans of the uninitiated with one of the most engaging and passionate live shows on the road today, Red Wanting Blue found even bigger audiences after the release of its 2012 From The Vanishing Point album, which landed in the Top 10 of Billboard’s Heatseekers chart and at #1 for the band’s home region.Red Wanting Blue with The Alternate Route and The Talbott Brothers, July 24, at The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple St., 8 p.m. Tickets are $13-$15. Visit www.onepercentproductions.com for more information. Join fellow Yelpers at the House of Loom for free food, live music, and more on Saturday, July 25. . This event is free and open to anyone with a Yelp account and if you don’t have one make one. To come, RSVP here: http://www.yelp.com/events/omaha-yelps-endless-summer. And yep, you can even bring a +1! Yelp Party featuring Matt Whipkey and Manic Pixie Dream Girls, July 25, at House of Loom, 1012 S. 10th St., 8 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.houseofloom.com for more information. Omaha’s own Digital Leather (featuring The Faint’s Todd Fink) is back at it again. They join Coaxed, Skeleton Man, Fletch

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of playfulness and a hint of sarcasm. This work challenges societal misconceptions, opening a dialogue about our place today as a human family born from a long line of past experiences. These ideas emphasize the importance of moving forward, while having respect and understanding of the past so we may move forward together with grace and (hopefully) our sense of humor intact. One Little Indian: Artist Sarah Rowe, July 24-August 3, at Dixie Quick’s RNG Gallery, Council Bluffs, All Day. Admission is free. Visit www.dixiequicks.com for more information.

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As the state’s longest-running comedy open mic, Duffy’s has been grinding out comics for more than two decades. Free and open to the public, it’s a fun way to spend an otherwise boring Monday night. Comedy Open Mic Night, July 28, at Duffy’s, Lincoln, 9 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.duffyslincoln.com for more information.

FILM Presented by the Omaha World-Herald, this eight-week movie series features movies chosen by the audience. Crowds gathered

at dusk with blankets, chairs, and popcorn each week. This week’s selection is The Lego Movie. Monday Night at the Movies, July 28, at Turner Park in Midtown Crossing, 9 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.midtowncrossing.com for more information.

LIFE ITSELF captures the spirit, wit, and toughness of the late critic and social commentator Roger Ebert. Filmed in the final months before Ebert’s death from cancer, LIFE ITSELF delves deep into the times of a complicated man. The movie features intimate interviews with Ebert, his wife Chaz, friends and colleagues, and directors Werner Herzog, Errol Morris, and Martin Scorsese (who helped produce the film). Just one of the fascinating components of the movie is the degree to which Ebert’s criticism influenced some of the great filmmakers whose work he reviewed. Also featured are interviews with fellow critics Jonathan Rosenbaum, Richard Corliss, and A.O. Scott, all of whom were informed in some way by Ebert’s critical work. Tapped by Ebert himself to direct a film about his life, James is widely lauded as one of most important documentarians. His 1994 epic HOOP DREAMS is often cited as one of the great accomplishments in nonfiction filmmaking. One of the earliest and most vocal champions of the film was Ebert, saying, “A film like HOOP DREAMS is what the movies are for. It takes us, shakes us, and make us think in new ways about the world around us. It gives us the impression of having touched life itself.”Life Itself, July 24 to July 31, at Film Streams, 1340 Mike Fahey St., 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., various times. Tickets are $4.50 to $9. Visit www.filmstreams.org for more information.

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By Kyle Eustice Cut Chemist (real name Lucas

MacFadden) is a DJ, producer, mem-ber of Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli, and an all-around innovative artist. He even played a high school chemis-try teacher in the movie Juno. In fact, his resumé is so thick, it’s difficult to sum up just how prolific he is. Some of his most interesting work involves his collaboration with fellow turntab-list DJ Shadow. In 2008, the pair went on a worldwide tour in support of their joint album, The Hard Sell. In 2010, he released a solo album, The Sound of Da Police, and more recently, put out the song “Outro” featuring Blackbird. However, with the announcement of Jurassic 5’s reunion, Cut Chemist has been busier than ever. Along with Chali 2na, DJ Nu-Mark, Akil, Zaakir (Soup), and Mark 7even, he’s touring again, spreading his musical prowess around the world. Sadly, the closest they got to Omaha was Wednesday, July 23 in

Kansas City. If you get the chance, check them out in a city near you. Cut Chemist took some time to talk record digging, MCA and jail time.

What was one of the best DJs and pro-ducers doing in jail?

[Laughs] It was just like being a knuckle-head. It was nothing crazy. I just got caught up in some crap and then, yeah, that’s pret-ty much all I can divulge right now.

How long were you there? A month.

I’m sorry to hear that. That’s never fun.Actually, it wasn’t that bad.

Did you take a break and just sleep? Quite a bit, actually. I mean, it wasn’t

great, but, fortunately, I had some guards that were fans.

How awkward. Yeah. Turns out they were either Juras-

sic 5 or Ozomatli fans. So they’d come up to me and be like ‘oh I was at the show in

’99 and it was awesome. They could have been really, really awful. It’s jail. That’s what their job is.

Your single, “Outro (ft. Blackbird),” sounds like the ideal background to a skateboard video. What was your inspira-tion for this song?

It was pretty much the Blackbird lyrics. He had come out with a version of the song in 2005. So that’s why I called it “Outro Re-visited” because it already exists in anoth-er form. It’s a lot more straight ahead hip-hop. We were just kind of fucking around, or messing around [laughs]. I don’t want to put it out there like I’m a big potty mouth.

That’s ok. It’s Hip-Hop Gods. We are fa-miliar with bad words.

So we were recording a song and then finally I was like, ‘you know, I’ve been think-ing about this song “Outro” and I want to do another version of it, kind of like a rock version or a punk rock version. So he laid down some verses over a drum beat then we left it alone for awhile. Then I just kind of worked on it here and there. It was kind

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of about the experience being locked up and stuff like that. That definitely helped. He has similar experiences being in jail. It kind of fueled the fire for being pas-sionate about the song and I could con-nect with it on a personal level.

Well, it’s a lot different from 2010’s Sound of the Police. That’s also a little ironic if you consider the title.

[Laughs] It was called Sound of the Police partly because I was going to jail also. That CD was released the day I went in.

Damn Lucas. I didn’t know you were such a troublemaker [laughs].

No, no I’m not. It was the same jail. It’s not like I went back. But the Sound of the Police has a bunch of different meanings. One, the Ethiopian band were military personnel. But yeah, also because, I was hearing the sound of the police and I was going to be taken in. It turns out it was on the release date. I remember calling my distributor while I was being driven to jail and going ‘ok


here’s the game plan. You’re not going to hear from me for awhile so I want to make sure everything is straight.’

I didn’t know that. I have the copy you signed for me sitting right here and I had no idea all this was going on.

Yeah it’s quite different. Cut Chemist is known for a polite, funky world and “Outro” kind of destroys all of that. That’s kind of what I wanted to do. After Jurassic 5, which kind of holds a similar tradition in the DJing approach, I wanted to do something fresh and new. That’s why it’s called Die Cut. When you have a sophomore effort, as an artist, you’ll find that the sophomore record tries to do that.

Break expectations? Yeah, then people don’t peg you as the

same thing. Saying that, I do think I use music in similar ways. I use sample-based beats with live instruments. It’s just what I’m sampling and playing that’s different.

You don’t seem to tour a lot, and I’m glad to know it’s not because you’re always in jail. Is there any particular reason for that?

[Laughs] Yeah- let’s see- why don’t I tour a lot? I do tour a lot, it’s just overseas. I don’t really tour that much in the U.S.

Why is that? I’m not sure. Maybe I just pick and choose

the types of shows I like to do. Maybe I feel like unless I have a record out, they want me to play dubstep, shit like that. Rather than play what I want. I am not going to play upon request. A lot of people just want DJs to play what they want to hear, unless I’m promoting an album. I kind of burned it down with audiences listening and stuff. I did a little bit of touring in the U.S. for Sound of the Police, but only in select mar-kets because it was African music. That’s kind of tough to lay on people unless it’s a real niche crowd. That’s not easy to do. I had to pick and choose those shows. After touring that for a year and a half, it started to take off. I still get calls about Sound of the Police, to play in places like Brazil. I think the word is getting around that one turntable, African music is what’s up.

How do your U.S. shows go then? I saw you in Denver and there was a huge crowd.

Yeah, that was cool. I mean, it depends. Sometimes I play a festival and there’s al-ready a built-in crowd or I’m trying to do myself as a headliner. That’s a lot of fun. I did a tour called Tunnel Vision and I put it together myself. It was Edon, Mr. Lif and myself. The L.A. show featured Blackbird. It was kind of a bunch of emcees I’ve worked with over the course of my career. It was touching.

What was your reaction to hearing about the death of MCA?

Oh man I was really bummed. I almost couldn’t move when I found out. Beyond just losing a great hip-hop figure, activist and an all around peaceful mild-mannered human being, once that set in, I realized there’s no more Beastie Boys.

Yeah, it’s the death of the Beastie Boys, too.

It is. I cannot fathom making music with-out them in existence. They were pivotal role models of invention, you know? They always do something new. I mean, you talk about me making left turns. They invented that. They were punk rockers. Then they did a rap record and then they did a jazz record where they picked up live instruments.

Then they did In Sound From the Way Out, a whole instrumental record.

Yeah. I probably wouldn’t feel compelled to write songs like “Outro” and change so much had they not existed. I wouldn’t feel as comfortable doing it if they hadn’t paved the way to take those kinds of chances and make it work, which made them the biggest band on Earth.

I met them when I was 15 and it is still one of the best days of my life. I had a huge Check Your Head poster signed by them and MCA was skating around on his deck and they were all polite, believe it or not. I was blessed to have had that experience. Did you work with them on a professional level?

I bought their first record when I was 12 and MCA’s voice was the first voice where I was like ‘wow that’s a really great voice.’ I thought he was a great rapper. So flash forward, when they moved to L.A., they had their studio with Grand Royal Records. They signed Abstract Rude and I remember I was invited into the studio with him and some of the big guys like Myka 9 and Ac-eyalone were all recording. MCA was play-ing upright bass on the song. I think that’s when I first met him. I never had the plea-sure of working with them on a song. The closest I got was remixing “Lee Majors” with Daft Punk for DJ Hero.

I’ve actually played that on DJ Hero. Oh cool. I think they actually wanted to

release it, but it never happened. But I never got to sit down with them and actually map out a song. I did do a lot of festival tours with Jurassic 5 and Beastie Boys were of-ten headliners, too. I think we caught their attention because they were big fans of the old school hip-hop.

I was surprised he passed away because I thought he had beat it, but then when they said he wasn’t going to make it to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions, I thought, ‘Uh-oh. Something’s wrong.’

Yeah I just heard the announcement that he had it a few years ago and then I didn’t hear anything for a long time. And I thought no news was good news and then all of a sudden he was gone. It was a sucker punch to me. I didn’t expect it. I thought he was going to be ok. I don’t know the specif-ics, but I think when something like that is around your lymph systems, it’s pretty bad.

It’s a significant loss, but he made a huge impact during the short time he was here, which is everlasting so we’re lucky to have that.

Absolutely.


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sine. Despite the strip mall location and

unremarkable décor, the people at Three Happiness are good at making an impres-sion on any patron, by way of your taste buds. It’s a smaller restaurant with carpet on the floor that looks like it’s been around since the Clinton era. You will find yourself sitting on heavy metal chairs with red vi-nyl cushions that match the red and white aesthetic of the rest of the restaurant. The energetic staff buzzed around in red T-shirts tending to our needs, as well as

By Shout Omaha Staff At 5107 Leavenworth Street in Oma-

ha, behind a neon sign that is usually only partially illuminated, you will find Three Happiness Express, a Chinese restaurant that has recently become more known as a local favorite. Any major city in the U.S. has its token hot spot eateries that all the locals know about, and in Omaha, Three Happiness is that spot the locals visit when feel-ing cravings for quality Chinese cui-

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credible and I couldn’t get enough of it. I followed it up with Mongolian Beef along with a few veggie spring rolls on the side. My guest ate a vegetarian tofu dish, which comes either steamed or fried. Both of us enjoyed our meals thoroughly and continue to return to Three Happiness habitually, whenever the craving arrives.

So next time your taste buds are yearning for some water chestnuts, baby corn or sweet and sour sauce, try Three Happiness Express.

the rest of the customer’s requests. Wait, red vinyl seats and wait staff in T-shirts? Let’s not be confused. This isn’t a fine din-ing establishment, but who wants to drop that kind of money on a meal during this economic climate anyway? Not me, that’s for sure. I prefer to get the most bang for my buck, which I did at Three Happiness. Most entrees there are served with soup, an egg roll and rice. Not to mention, you probably won’t finish your entrée and will have enough left over to take to work the next day. The hot and sour soup is in-


dining nibblesKOBE STEAKHOUSE OF JAPAN. 16801 Burke 402-391-1755. Seven days. Long-running Japanese steak house of-fers 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 imag-inative appetizers and entrees with Hawaiian, Chi-nese, 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 Loui-siana 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, home-made soups and chili, sirloin and ribeye, their own salad dressings, and good service.

MAHOGANY PRIME STEAKHOUSE. 13665 California St. 445-4380. Boasting the top two per cent of Nebraska prime beef, this once very expensive spot also offers Austra-lian 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. 341-7040. 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 pota-toes, 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 in-expensive 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-

STEAK HOUSES

ANTHONY’S.. 72nd and F streets. 331-7575. Closed Sun-day. 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, sand-wiches, 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 medi-cal neighborhood at 72nd and Mercy Road. Cozy fire-place, 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 memo-rable occasions, but Sunday night specials are afford-able 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 health-ful meals, with lots of protein (several kinds of beef, plus shrimp) and delicious chopped vegetables. Rea-sonably 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 Sun-day. One of Omaha’s most famous steakhouses, it was opened in 1922 by the Kawa family at the stock-yards, 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 Vil-lage Pointe. 289-9210. Open seven days. Frank Sina-tra, 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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THE FLATIRON CAFÈ. 17th and Howard streets. 344-3040. Closed Sunday; dinner only six days. Steve and Kath-leen Jamrozy have established the gold standard for Omaha restaurants in a lovely room in a triangle-shaped building reminiscent of old New York, com-plete 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 su-zette. 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 lo-cally provided items, including Iowa pork and Ne-braska chicken. Chef Michael Rhodes is doing up-scale comfort foods: corn chowder, corn fritters, sweet potato and duck hash, seafood pot pie, flatiron steak,

town featuring fine steaks and seafood, top-of-the-line martinis, and an enormous wine choice from its 15,000-bottle cellar with an hand-cut Italian stone floor.

360 STEAKHOUSE at Harrah’s, One Harrah’s Blvd., Council Bluffs, (712) 329-6000. This upscale steak-house 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 (lob-ster, 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 bar-becued 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 regu-lar crowd, including kids.

FINE DINING

BISTRO 121. 12129 West Center Road. 697-5107. Former location of Claudia’s, this handsome spot is now Wal-ter 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

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- hid-den 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 se-lection 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. anchorinn-bar.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. 932-5577. 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 Mimo-sas. 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. 498-0700. Open seven days a week. Retro pizza spot with ‘70s look – sandwiches, too.

BIG FRED’S PIZZA GARDEN. 119th and Pacific streets. 333-4414. Open seven days. Hugely popular pizza joint that attracts crowds all the time, especially on week-ends. Sports bar atmosphere with lots of noise.

BILLY FROGGS. 1120 Howard St. in the Old Market. 341-4427. 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 sand-wiches.

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.


dining nibblesby 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 Rock-brook 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, in-cluding 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 at-tached 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

BUFFALO WILD WINGS. 48th and L streets (734-8088); 76th and Dodge streets (343-9464); 10525 S. 15th St. (991-9464); 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-lev-el outdoor seating, under the trees, is a dream here, in this ‘60s kind of coffee house. Great brew plus pas-tries, 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 interi-ors 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; imagi-native items mixing culinary styles – crabcake sand-wich, 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 Carib-bean/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

GOLDBERG’S IN DUNDEE, 5008 Dodge St., 556-2006. 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 popu-lar. 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 Mon-day. 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 sand-wiches 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 busi-ness.

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 sand-wiches and lots more.

LA BUVETTE WINE BAR AND DELI. 511 S. 11th St. in the Old Market. 344-8627. Open seven days. Despite the lim-ited 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 ter-rific 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, Bel-levue, 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 Mexica-nos, 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., 731-1919; 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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NEWMAN’S PASTA CAFE. 2559 S. 171st St., near West Cen-ter Road (Lakeside Plaza). 884-2420. Open seven days. Another “oodles of noodles” spot in the fast-service mode. In addition to lots of noodle dishes, you can get Thai lettuce wraps, fresh mozzarella drizzled with olive oil, Thai curry beef, chicken Flo-rentine, spicy Thai peanut noodles and cranberry spinach salad with almonds. Pastas are Asian, South-west, 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; din-ner 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 Mediter-ranean, grilled chicken, stuffed pastas. But the star of the menu is ravioli in many tempting, delicious com-binations. Sauces here are important and the long pasta menu will intrigue. Excellent little spot with bargain prices considering the care taken in prepara-tion

NOODLES & COMPANY. 203 S. 72nd St. 393-0586 and 16920 Wright Plaza, 330-1012. Open seven days. Like New-man’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, clas-sic 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 good-ies (old-fashioned malts and sundaes), hot sandwich-es: 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; home-made 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 Alas-kan 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 atmo-sphere 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 sup-port 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, Coun-cil Bluffs. 322-0101. Quaker Steak & Lube markets itself as “America’s No. 1 motor sports family restau-rant.” Buckets of chicken wings with nearly 20 differ-ent sauces – some tongue-tingling hot.

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 differ-ent 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 Mon-day. One of Omaha’s little wonder restaurants, long a favorite with the carriage trade, especially for break-fast and lunch. Liz Liakos’ place is also a bakery, with two dining rooms and she has waxed on the break-fast 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 sand-wiches – some longtime favorites such as the Custer and the herb roast beef; marvelous salads, all kinds of sophisticated touches in soups, burgers, sides, des-serts. 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 excit-ing 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, hali-but, 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, chick-en-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 excel-lent Meatloaf Ciabatta sandwich and a succulent patty melt. A fish market, great steaks and chops as

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SHUCKS FISH HOUSE & OYSTER BAR. 1218 S. 119th St (402-827-4376), and also in the Shops of Legacy, SW corner of 168th & Center (402-763-1860, just north of Life-time 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 Sun-day. 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, des-serts 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 restau-rant 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

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.

SUMMER KITCHEN CAFÈ. 1203 Cornhusker Road, Bel-levue, 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).

TANNER’S BAR AND GRILL. 156th and West Maple Road. 884-5100. Open seven days. Big sports bar with burg-ers 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. 390-2600. 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 res-taurants 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 atten-tion to detail. The menus are fairly imaginative de-spite all the comfort foods: pot roast, meatloaf, half-pound burger, pork schnitzel, pizza. But they can also

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 survi-vor 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. 614-0077. Open seven days. New York style pizza with hand-tossed crusts, plus a load of other items – sal-ads, Stromboli, calzones, hoagies, burgers, sandwich-es, lasagna and other pastas.

SGT. PEFFERS. 1501 N. Saddle Creek Road. 558-7717. 13760 Millard Ave. 932-6211. Authentic, old world in-gredients 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

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

WHEATFIELDS. One Pacific Place (1224 S. 103rd). 955-1485. 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, pan-cakes, fruit dishes, quiche and lots more; lunches of-fer 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. ZIO’S PIZZERIA. 1213 Howard St. 344-2222. 7834 West Dodge Road 391-1881. 12997 West Center Road 330-1444. 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. Des-serts are few but rich and tasty. These are exception-ally well run restaurants, eager to please.


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THE LAUTER TUN FINE ALES AND SPIRITS, 3309 oak View Drive #102, 402-934-6999. thelautertun.com – You’ll find a large selection of craft and import beers on tap and in bottle, as well as craft spirits from around the country. Rather have a cocktail? the lauter tun’s cocktail list uses only fresh ingredients and well crafted spirits. Choose from one of their signature drinks, or go old-school with a classic. Check out the Lauter Tun’s weekly cocktail and beer specials. And there’s live jazz and acoustic music.

ANCHOR INN, 5413 S. 72nd St. 402-341-1313. anchorinnbar.com – One word: Watermelon! It’s the famous watermelon cocktail, at the Anchor Inn, still the best party in town. You’ll find all kinds of drink specials at the Anchor Inn to go along with a ton of food specials, including the all-you-can-eat fish fry (5-10 p.m.), which comes with fried and coleslaw ($8).

NOWHErE ON THE LAKE, 4150 S. 144th St., 402-894-9411 – Wednesday night is S.I.N. Night (Service Industry Night), with half-price appetizers from 10 p.m. to midnight; flip off your fa-vorite bartender for free drinks from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., and a DJ spinning music all night. On Thursdays, it’s “Thursday Night Countdown,” with free salsa lessons from 8 to 10 p.m., and drink specials galore!DOOr 19, 1901 Leavenworth St., 402-933-3033 – Thursdays is “Singles Night” featuring drink specials. On Fridays, it’s ka-raoke.

FIREWATER GRILLE, 7007 Grover St., 402-452-3473. firewa-tergrille.com – Located inside the Comfort Inn & Suites, the

Firewater Grille has specials every night of the week – includ-ing “Monday Monday Madness,” with $2 off burgers and $7 domestic pitchers and 25-cent wings. Wednesday is “Ladies Night,” and Friday is “Luau Night.”

SPEARMINT RHINO GENTLEMEN’S CLUB, 2449 N. 13th St., Carter Lake, Completely renovated, the world-renowned Spearmint Rhino Gentlemen’s Club is now open. Look for a special deal on their ad in this week’s issue of Shout!

VARSITy SPORTS CAFE, Dundee (402-934-9439); Ralston (402-339-1944); Millard (402-505-6660); Bellevue (402-932-1944). varsityromanpizza.com – Happy hour Monday-Friday 3-7 p.m. and a late-night happy hour Sunday-Thursday from 10 p.m. to close.

QuAKEr STEAK & LubE, 3220 Mid America Drive, Council Bluffs. thelube.com – Mondays are kids eat free nights, with prizes and fun for the kids; Tuesdays are all you eat wings for $11.99; Wednesdays are bike night, with live music, a beer gar-den 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 man-agement advancement. In fact, many of La Mesa’s employees have over 10 years of service. It’s this consistency that is re-flected 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 experi-ence. Finally, La Mesa’s prices make it an affordable value for the entire family to enjoy. La Mesa is committed to striving for excellence and is annually recognized as the “Best Mexican Restaurant” in many of its markets.

HOLIDAy LOUNGE, 7846 West Dodge Road, 402-391-4442. – Where tradition meets today, the Holiday Lounge is right in the middle of Omaha, and offers DirectTV, big screens and a fun atmosphere.

THE PIPELINE, 1300 S. 72nd St. – Hawaii’s own Pipeline beach is brought to the Omaha crowd with legendary college night and a fun bar atmosphere. The drinks are always cold and the scenery is sure to please the eyes, with burgers and Phillies cooked to order. Monday is half-priced wings! Specials every night of the week!

ArguS 109, Carlisle Hotel, 10909 M. St. – Wednesdays offer Happy Hour all night, no cover and $1.50 wells and $1 draws. Thursdays is Ladies Night (ladies are free, fellas, $5). There’s also a “Hot Bikini Contest” on Thursdays! On Fridays everyone free until 11 p.m., $5 after. And Saturdays are “Club Night”!

MALONEy’S, An Irish Pub, 1830 N. 72nd St., maloneysomaha.com – Maloney’s got the most votes from our Facebook friends for best outdoor drinking area. The Irish judge their pubs based on “craic” (Irish for atmosphere) and this pub has it. There’s pool, darts, shuffleboard, mega-touch and volleyball leagues, a 100-inch big screen and several other screens to watch the game. Maloney’s has a variety of beer and alcohol, as well as the largest selection of Irish Whiskey in the state of Nebraska.

GLO LOUNGE, 3201 Farnam St., glomidtown.com - It’s dinner and a movie with accommodating style. Glo Lounge is new and it’s located right inside Midtown Crossing’s Cinedine Theatre.

The perfect end to a first date, Glo “breaks the ice” for you with smooth drinks and a relaxing bar staff ready to meet your ev-ery need. Check them out online for additional drink and daily specials.

riCK’S CAFE bOATyArD, 345 Riverfront Dr., rickscafeboat-yard.com – Talk about a great outdoor drinking spot! There are PLENTY of seats on this riverfront restaurant and bar’s patio.

MARyLEBONE, 3710 Leavenworth St. – One of Omaha’s longtime popular bars is now serving lunch again, with daily specials worth checking out. The bar also has a great patio area for those who want to take their drinks outside. And for baseball fans, the Marylebone has your favorite team TV with their MLB package.

rOCK bOTTOM, 1101 Harney St., rockbottom.com – With an ideal Old Market patio that is always hopping, the Rock Bot-tom 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, sig-nature drinks, comfortable seating, and exceptional customer service.

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bar briefsTHE OLD MATTRESS FACTORy, 501 N. 13th St., themat-tomaha.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., phoenix-foodandspiritsomaha.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 miss-ing everywhere else. A Benson staple since 1934, Louis brings new experiences to the average bar goer.

BARRETT’S BARLEyCORN PUB & GRILL, 4322 leaven-worth 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), sham-rockspubandgrillomaha.com – Enjoy live music at Shamrock’s while taking in sweet drink deals during their Happy Hour Mon.-Fri. from noon to 7 p.m. There are also food specials like the “Bucket O’ Beer” and “Basket O’ Wings” for just $20 on Sundays and Mondays! Get lucky at Shamrock’s for your next night out!

STOLI’S LOUNGE, 715 N. 120th St. stolislounge.com – Think-ing of where to go for killer “Boys Night Out”? How about somewhere that offers free pool and a mean Karaoke number? That’s right! Stoli’s gives you the perfect kickoff to your week. With free pool on mondays and live Karaoke on tuesdays and Thursdays, come knock around with the guys and let loose.

PAPA CHRIS’ CHICAGO ORIGINALS, 7024 Maple St., pa-pachris.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.

maha.com – Bike Night at the North Shore Tavern is back on Mondays, so bring your hog! With 16 beers on tap, foosball, darts, pool, it is a great hangout place. Especially if your are a fan of Major League Baseball. Catch all the action of MLB at North Shore.

brEWSKy’S, several locations in Omaha, brewskys.com – You’ll find great outdoor patios at Brewsky’s, where they offer a menu created by a certified executive chef and where they have invested in state-of-the-art technology and assembled the area’s most extensive line-up of sports programming. Sports fan? Yeah, you’ve found your home!

GATOR O’MALLEy’S, 12143 W Center Road, gatoromalleys.com – Want a taste of the Down Under? Gator O’ Malley’s is the place for you. There’s a wide host of drink specials. They are open daily with late night kitchen specials and nightly en-tertainment options. Monday’s are “Micro Madness” with $1 off all micro beers; Thursday’s offers live blues music; and Fridays and Saturdays it’s the hottest bands live.

LA BUVETTE, 511 S. 11th St., labuvetteomaha.com – Another popular outdoor drinking spot for our facebook friends, who recommended this Old Market staple. La Buvette is a retail wine shop, wine bar and deli with an emphasis on French wines.

TWiN PEAKS, 17330 West center road, twinpeaksrestau-rant.com – Seriously: What guy doesn’t crave incredibly tasty house-made comfort food? Or draft beer so cold that ice crys-tals form in the glass? Or his favorite sports on state-of-the-art TVs in a rugged mountain lodge setting? Twin Peaks has all of that – and to top it off, it’s all offered up by friendly, attentive, and beautiful Twin Peaks Girls.

THE HIVE LOUNGE, 19th Street and St. Marys Ave. thehiveo-maha.com – The Hive Lounge, a new evening destination in downtown Omaha, is becoming the go-to spot for those looking for great drinks at awesome prices. You will find local music, local art and local craft beers among the Omaha flavors at the Hive Lounge. The lounge has a reverse happy hour, as well as darts and several big screen TVs. Don’t miss “Open Jazz Jam” on Sundays, and the “Open Blues Jams” on Tuesdays. And every Thursday it’s reggae night with Rhythm Collective, one of the city’s best groups!

CLUB O/O DINING, 1015 Farnam St., odining.com – O Dining offers food on the downstairs and the upper area of the restau-rant is reserved for lounging, that’s where Club O comes in. Ev-ery friday and saturday, get table service, celebrate birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties! Get an amazing view of the Gene Leahy Mall, too!

ROSE & CROWN, 515 S. 20th St. – Our Facebook friends highly recommended the outdoor patio at Rose & Crown. We agree – it’s a classic, complete with a seaside vibe courtesy of fish nets and other coastal garb.

EAT THE WORM, 1213 Howard St. – Feel like getting crazy? Eat the Worm is the place for you! With a tequila list extending past 75 varieties, your group is bound to get a little naughty. Divided among three styles: blanco, reposado, and añejo, the wide range of flavors are sure to meet anyone’s palate. So whether you are tasting from the bottom of the shot glass or the naval of someone intriguing, Eat the Worm is sure to facilitate bad behavior!

ENERGy SySTEMS OVATIONS, 1200 Douglas St. - Ovations is a laid-back destination for wine, drinks and appetizers lo-cated on the first floor of the Holland Performing Arts Center. the bar is a casual gathering place before and after perfor-mances, including Omaha Performing Arts’ and Omaha Sym-phony events.


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bar briefsIt’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 – Es-tablished in 1937, this little gem, hides behind its simple exte-rior. Targeted towards the college crowd, California Bar makes going out affordable on the student crowd. With their I.D. drink system, students with their college I.D. receive their second drink for only a penny! For everyone else, California Bar hosts Happy Hour Mon-Fri from 5-6 pm and Mondays are FREE Pool day!

CANDLELIGHT, 5031 Grover St., thecandlelightlounge.com – The Candlelight Lounge is the self-described “official home of the 68 oz. Fishbowls and $1 Busch Lights.” Known for their school daze thursdays, the candlelight has been serving up the specials for 19 years. With a huge dance floor, pool tables, darts and keno, the Candlelight has something for everyone.

CRESCENT MOON, 3578 Farnam St., Omaha, beercorneru-sa.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 mid-town, 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 dur-ing 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.

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BIG RED RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR, bigredrestau-rantandsportsbar.com – Don’t just watch your team win ... ex-perience the thrill of victory at Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar. With fresh food that is made to order, including humongous fresh, never-frozen half-pound burgers, Big Red is taking the love of sports here in the heartland to new levels, giving you dozens of high-def tvs, daily drink and food specials and the thrill of live ball draw keno. Plus, at many locations you will find: sand volleyball courts and leagues, outdoor, year-round eating areas, and 14-foot super screens.

SULLIVAN’S BAR, 3926 Farnam St., sullivansbar.tripod.com – An Omaha icon since 1954, the neighborhood bar is famous for dollar pints on Mondays. Entertainment includes open mic night on tuesdays, Karaoke every thursday, dJ every satur-day, and frequently scheduled live bands. Tucked away in the heart of midtown, Sullivan’s atmosphere makes you feel right at home while enjoying a cold one.

WHiSKEy TANgO, 311 S. 15th St. – Billed as “Omaha’s Only Country Party Bar”, Whiskey Tango is located downtown above Jazz Restaurant. The bar features $2 Jell-O shots daily (closed Sundays) and boasts live country music with Pre/Post show parties. Get line-dancing lessons on Mondays and show off your skills at Fridays’ and Saturdays’ wild dance parties!

ZIN ROOM, 316 S. 15th St., zinomaha.com - Located in the main level of the Hotel Deco, The Zin Room offers decadent food and sophisticated customer service. Eye capturing scen-ery 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, ameri-star.com – Contemplating where to catch the big game? Am-erisports 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, Am-erisports 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 Pent-house Lounge brings comfort and style to the Omaha metro re-gion 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!

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