Hope you all had a week of great eats! I got to enjoy some Orsi's pizza at a reception this weekend and, for dessert, a scoop of Ted & Wally's ice cream (mint chocolate with pretzels). Last week, my family did more Nebraska Passport road tripping, and the highlight was the stop at Adeline's Bakery near Burr. Super charming place in the middle of nowhere! I highly recommend seeking it out if you're anywhere near there (get the maple bacon cupcake). We also had lunch at Kala's Savory Bites & Sifted Sweets in Beatrice. You get a free caramel sample with the passport stamp. ~ Kim |
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Let's Eat, Drink & Learn Stuff |
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- South African wine maker Lubanzi Wines will have a wine tasting event at Wine Cellar 510, 7474 Towne Center Parkway, Papillion, Neb., is tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost is $25 per person or $20 for Wine Club Members. Reservations can be made at (402) 933-3836.
- Character Steak Night is Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. featuring a meet & greet with Trolls at Hy-Vee, 10808 Fort St. The 8-ounce steak dinner with potato and green beans is $10 and kids meal of hot dog, chips, and cookie is $5.
- Gin and Phonics, a fundraiser for Right to Read, is Thursday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Sonny's, 1905 S. 67th St. Your ticket includes one drink ticket and an assortment of appetizers. Those feeling competitive can compete in the boozy adult spelling bee, where contestants will face off in a battle of wits and words.
- Wine School and Dinner is Thursday at 6 p.m. at Dante, 16901 Wright Plaza, suite 173. Eleonora Formica from Carlentini, Sicily, Omaha’s newest sister city, will lead the dinner of four courses served family-style along with five wines. Cost is $95 and seats are limited.
- The Prisoner Wine Co. Exclusive Event at Sips on 10th St., 1022 S. 10th St., is Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. Enjoy wine paired with a gourmet multi-course meal. Sommelier Daphne Stratta will guide you through each pairing, sharing her expertise and passion for wine. Tickets are $90.
- Santa Lucia Festival is Thursday through Sunday at 10th and William streets featuring Italian food, live music, bocce ball tournament, and fireworks.
- Yoga @ Corkscrew is Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at Corkscrew Wine & Cheese, 10924 Prairie Brook Road. Bring a mat, towel and water bottle for the outdoor class. $25 and includes one drink following class.
- Root Beer Float Day at The Durham Museum is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free 8 ounce root beer floats at the old fashioned soda fountain, while supplies last. Activities included with admission.
- Upcoming classes and teas at The Bubbly Tart, 3020 Leavenworth St., include Cake Decorating on Sunday at 11 a.m., and Macaron Class on Aug. 18 at 10:30 a.m. Prices vary. Email chelsie@thebubblytart.com to make a reservation.
- Saints Peter and Paul Parish Festival – the oldest, largest and longest-running annual church festival – is Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. on the parish grounds at 36th and X streets. Ethnic foods available for purchase include the parish's famous sarma (cabbage rolls), homemade Italian sausage and peppers, Polish sausage, bratwurst, BBQ lamb on a spit, tacos, and desserts from every corner of the world.
- Young kids can celebrate National Root Beer Float Day on Aug. 6 at Fat Brain Toys, 16909 Burke St., Suite 131, during Toddler Tuesday starting at 10:30 a.m. There will be story time and a craft, followed by root beer floats or a popsicle. FREE
- First Annual Beer Olympics is Aug. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cunningham’s Bar & Grill, 10904 West Dodge Road. Cost per team is $50.
- Whistle Pig Tasting is Aug. 10 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Anna's Place, 1802 Dodge St. Tickets are $25 and include four different expressions of Whistle Pig.
- Pups & Prosecco is Aug. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel, 302 S. 36th St. Enjoy an afternoon of prosecco and pup cups on the front patio. Cost is $15.
- Omaha's Original Greek Festival is Aug. 15-17 at St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church featuring Greek street food, live music, dancing and more. Hours are 5 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. $5 per person.
- MCC Institute for the Culinary Arts’ Bakery and Pastry Expo is Aug. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Fort Omaha Campus Building 022, room 201. Admission is $10. Attendees visit stations created by the ICA Baking and Pastry students, sample and give written feedback.
- Five-Course Chef-Inspired Meal with jazz music is Aug. 16 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at The Players Club, 12101 Deer Creek Drive. Cost is $65.
- Charcuterie Classes at Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St., are Aug. 16, and Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. Led by Sandy Vacanti of Artisan Boards of Omaha, you'll learn how to create and design a board to take home (one board per two-person registration). A custom board will be provided to sample from during the event. Cost is $100 for non-members, $85 for garden members (two people per registration).
- Upcoming Kids in the Hy-Vee Kitchen for ages 4-8 are Aug. 17 from 11 a.m. to noon and Aug. 19 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Hy-Vee, 11650 S. 73rd St.., Papillion, Neb. A dietitian will lead kids in making Cheeseburger Crescent Rings, Orange Smoothie, and Confetti Cake Batter Yogurt Dip, and Grab 'n Go Fruity Trail Mix. $12 per child; bring one parent per family.
- Summer Slice A Thon with Urban Slicer and Virtuoso is Aug. 18 from 2 to 5 p.m. at 6058 Maple St. They will dish out whole pies to eat or reheat, and slices, with a donation. 100% of all donations will go directly to local food shelters.
- Ree & Jun Kaneko Artist Brunch Series featuring Watie White is Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Jun's private studio at 2010 Leavenworth St. The brunch includes art, mimosas, New Orleans-inspired buffet by Chef Dan Benigno, and live jazz. Tickets are $75. All proceeds benefit KANEKO.
- A Cocktail thing: Breakfast Club is Aug. 25 from 1 to 2:45 p.m. at Anna's Place, 1802 Dodge St. It’s a four-course prix fixe cocktail tasting of the new menu, with a few extras included.
Don't forget! Send your upcoming food and drink event details to kim@ohmyomaha.com. |
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- Jukes Ale Works, 20560 Elkhorn Drive, has a shelf of games in the upstairs dining room.
- Upstream Brewing Co., 514 S. 11th St., hosts Magic with Joe Cole on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m.
- Magician Joe Cole is also at The Good Life Sports Bar & Grill each week. He's at the 202nd & Maple streets location on Sundays from 6 to 8 p.m., the 180th & Pacific streets location on Mondays from 6 to 8 p.m., the 96th Street & Highway 370 location on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m., and the Highway 31 & Cornhusker Road location on Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m.
- While you wait for your order at The Brunch Box, select a game to play at the table (we played UNO). Then, wait for the robot to deliver your food. Two locations: 1308 Jackson St. and 225 N. 12th St.
- Start your day with a mix of your favorite cereals and a few rounds of games on old-school SEGA and Nintendo games at CTRL Coffee & Cereal Bar, 1016 S. 10th St.
- Ask for a ball of dough for your kiddo the next time you're at a Zio's Pizzeria. They can pretend to make pizza while you wait for your order. Several locations: 1109 Howard St., 7834 Dodge St., 12997 West Center Road, and 18110 Wright St.
- Heavy Brewing, 20333 Patton St., Gretna, Neb., has games like oversized Connect 4 and corn hole to play while you wait for your order.
- There are, of course, other places that combine games and entertainment with food, including the new Smash Park, Amazing Pizza Machine, Dave & Buster's, and Spare Time Entertainment.
Next week's theme: What's new? Monthly round-up of openings, closings, and changes in the Omaha dining scene. Email your contributions to kim@ohmyomaha.com. |
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