Sand Point A new spot is preparing for a grand opening at 655 N 114th and Dodge. Sand Point New England Fare is brought to you by the minds who gave you Three Kids Lobster, and is planning a Fall opening. Expect ahi burgers, chowders, succulent seafood on a half shell, and other ubiquitous New England favorites. Monday through Thursday 11am- 9pm, Friday and Saturday 11am-9pm. Monster Dog Bellevue’s newest glizzery is almost ready to go Dog-wild. Monster Dog is finalizing details before parking their truck in the Bellevue area. For a sneak peek at what Monster Dog is serving up, swing by this ..read more

La Festa This is the weekend to celebrate the sights and sounds, and to savor the flavor of Omaha’s annual Italian Festival. Head to Il Palazzo this Friday through Sunday at 5110 N 132nd street. The event benefits the American Italian Heritage Society, and tickets are $7 at the door. Food Pavillions will feature pastas, sausage and peppers, Chicken Sicilian, meatball sandwiches, salads, pizza, shrimp and calamari, an Italian deli, gelati, cannoli, biscotti, and more. Live music and dancing will take place every night, and cooking demonstrations, balloon animals, and face painting keep your wh ..read more

Julio’s Announced in a post on Facebook last night, Julio’s at 192nd and Q is closed immediately. The post indicated that Julio’s would be opening in a smaller venue next year, and that a new dining establishment would be occupying the bay Julio’s is now vacating. Nebraska Del Peru New at 7007 Grover street, Nebraska Del Peru is now serving inside Firewater Grille. Expect dishes to range from smokey to very spicy, with hints of cumin, oregano, and mint. Turmeric, coriander, paprika and garlic are prominently featured in most dishes, and Nebraska Del Peru is an expert at flavor balancing and ..read more

By the time you’ve read these words, a Marana Forni rotating wood and gas oven will have travelled 4,950 miles from fair Verona, Italy, to a kitchen under construction at Millwork Commons in Omaha. “We are going domestic, as locally as possible for everything we can. Except the oven. That was never a question. We needed this exact oven, and they’re only made in Italy,”locally renowned chef Tim Maides said. Maides is a man who can make just about anything work, but just this once, he wasn’t willing to negotiate. An agile talent, Maides has been found behind the line at some of Omaha’s favorit ..read more

Marco’s Pizza The Papillion location of Marco’s Pizza is reopening to the public. The shop will occupy the bay that formerly housed Family Video. The new location hopes to be opened by the end of September, and positions are being filled immediately. To apply, visit the Marco’s Pizza location on Galvin in Bellevue. Welcome back to Papillion, Marco’s! Omaha’s Greek Festival Omaha’s Greek Festival is heading our way. This weekend, enjoy authentic Greek foods, music, and traditions taking place at Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church. Students and children 12 and under are free, and $5 ..read more

Burger IM via Facebook In a statement made via the Burgerim – Omaha Facebook page, the current owner announced the restaurant’s immediate and permanent closure on Saturday. Much beloved gourmet burgers, an excellent staff, and a spot in the coveted Capitol District weren’t enough to counter the mounting issues higher up in the restaurant chain. “After two years of taking over this store and doing everything I possibly could to rebrand and create a better restaurant I have come to the realization that it’s just not going to happen. With every road block that has been thrown at me this summer, a ..read more

Mootz Today marks the grand opening of Mootz in Countryside Village. Originally started as a filler concept while the owners did the Covid-Shuffle, Mootz quickly earned a name for itself among the area’s pizza-elite, and is finally settling into their brick-and-mortar. Heirloom Fine Foods No matter what’s on the menu at Heirloom Fine Foods, unique touches and exquisite detail are always the main course Millwork Commons can’t stop growing. The up and coming area will soon be home to Heirloom Fine Food Market and Cafe. Owners Shelley Elson Roza and Tony Roza have been hosting locally sourced fi ..read more

Chirpy’s Play Cafe Today marks the official ribbon cutting before this weekend’s grand opening celebration of Chirpy’s Play Cafe. The full coffee and small bites bar at 2063 Creekside Drive in Papillion features a secure indoor play area, making coffee dates fun for little ones, too. You are encouraged to reserve your spot at the play cafe by visiting Chirpy’s Crazy Ice Cream Javi’s Tacos already has your dinner covered, and now they’re ready to dominate your dessert. Get ready for Helados Locos, coming soon to 17330 West Center Rd. Mootz Plants Roots Your favorite Meals on Wheels is finall ..read more

PapaRoti The Roti restaurant at 723 N 114th announced its impending closure last week. Final dates are not yet set, but management has suggested that some time next month, the establishment will be permanently closed. This gives you just a few weeks to stop in and enjoy the sweet treats, delectable drinks, and savory eats you’re going to miss. PapaRoti is open Monday 11am-6pm, Tuesday-Thursday 9am-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-9pm. Establishment closes daily 2-5pm. On the Border The Papillion location of On the Border is officially up and running. On the Border Papillion enjoyed a successful ..read more

Veg.Edible One of Omaha’s favorite vegan caterers finally has her hands on a brick and mortar lease, but needs your help securing the funding. Veg.Edible offers vegan, gluten free, and fully delicious meals for conscious eaters in Omaha, and is hosting a GoFundMe to make these meals even more accessible. The location is still under wraps until the deal is done, but for meals this hearty, a herbivore will travel. Rooted Table Future residents of Countryside Village, Rooted Table have announced that their opening is near. The plant-based pair are hosting educational content on their Facebook p ..read more