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Western Iowa Big Deals NEW BUSINESS – Christian’s Rise Donuts
Christian’s Rise Donuts is a hometown bakery located on the north side of Harlan’s town square. The shop specializes in fresh, handmade potato-dough donuts, offering everything from classic glazed and cinnamon-sugar varieties to specialty creations such as maple bacon, Turtle, Peanut Butter Cup and other rotating flavors. The menu also includes cinnamon rolls, breakfast sandwiches, puff pastries, mini pies and coffee, giving customers plenty of reasons to stop in for breakfast or a sweet treat.
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Why Locals CHERISH This Family-Owned Hidden Gem in Bellevue, NE
Some restaurants chase trends. Shug’s Comfort Food in Bellevue, Nebraska, chases the feeling of Sunday dinner at a loved one’s house. Tucked into Old Town Bellevue, this family-owned soul food spot serves crispy catfish, sunny sides, and sweet tea by the mason jar. 🥤. It is the kind...
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This Nebraska Restaurant Serves Chicken Fried Bacon With Gravy
Chicken fried bacon with peppercorn gravy is only the beginning at this Omaha restaurant. Twisted Fork also serves smoked Gouda mac and cheese, meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy, fried pickle burgers, and other comfort-food dishes with a Western spin. Located in Omaha’s historic Old Market, the restaurant pairs its...
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Brunch in the Old Market
The Table has many breakfast options, including the waffle charcuterie board, where there is an array of toppings for the waffles on a photo-worthy platter, perfect for sharing with friends. This past weekend, my friend officially completed her first marathon at the 2026 Omaha Marathon. One of the motivators fueling...
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Why This COZY Omaha Italian Restaurant Has Become Part of So Many Dinner Routines, Omaha, NE
Omaha has a way of rewarding places that make people feel like regulars from the first bite, and Mangia Italiana Pizza & Pasta has clearly earned that kind of affection. 🍕. At 6516 Irvington Road, this Italian and Sicilian favorite pairs a broad menu of pizzas, pasta, soups, sandwiches, and sweets with a personality that feels approachable rather than fussy.
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RED OAK GRAND THEATRE Chicken & Noodle Drive-By Fundraiser
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 • 4:30–6:00 p.m. • or until sold out. Menu: chicken and noodles (Brenda Vrba’s recipe), mashed. potatoes, green beans, roll, and dessert. Popcorn available. Price: free-will offering. No tickets in advance — just drive. through. How many: about 500 meals. Last...
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Family-owned Alpine Inn draws crowds with fried chicken and hungry raccoons
OMAHA, Neb. (KOLN) - The Alpine Inn in the Ponca Hills is known for its fried chicken dinners and the raccoons that gather outside while customers eat. Josh Fay is a server at the restaurant and a member of the family that has owned it for decades. “I’m the youngest...
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Family-owned K-Chicken features great atmosphere, great food
K-Chikin, a family-owned restaurant, is now open in Council Bluffs The restaurant is located at 2752 W. Broadway where Jonesy’s Corner used to be and was founded by the former owners of China Wok, also in Council Bluffs. The restaurant had a soft opening on Saturday, Sept. 12. I had the chance to try out some of their popular foods and I have to say that they did not disappoint.
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Nebraska's Best Donut Shop Has Been in One Family Since 1925
In 1912, a man named Antal Holczappal left Hungary for the United States, landed in Omaha, changed his name to Anton Holzapfel, and took a job at the Paxton Hotel. By 1925, he had opened his own bakery on Vinton Street and moved his wife, Mary, and their children into the upstairs apartment. A century […]
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Along the Streetcar Line: Crescent Moon and Huber Haus in Blackstone
Streetcar construction wasn’t going to stop us from visiting Crescent Moon Ale House and Huber Haus, one of the many Blackstone businesses navigating the orange barricades that line Farnam Street. It’s been a bit since we paid a visit to one of our longtime favorites, so its 25th annual...
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The Oldest Bar-Free Soda Fountain In Nebraska Still Hand-Spins Malts At A Marble Counter
The sign out front barely hinted at what waited inside. I only wanted something cold on a quiet afternoon in Nebraska, and I left an hour later with a malt, a head full of old stories, and a plan to come back soon. Some places feel like a quick stop,...
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Cake Pops rise up in Omaha
Cake pops: controversy starting sweet treats, and the subject of many pop up carts. Many Omaha residents have stumbled into the cake pop craze, with some tuned into the public “Cake Pop Gate” debacle, and others who started their own cake pop carts. Ashley Burch, the owner of...
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Four Starbucks locations in Omaha metro to close on Sunday
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - It appears four Starbucks locations in the Omaha metro are set to close. According to the Starbucks website, the following locations are set to close on Sunday. 96th and L. 122nd and Fort. Highway 370 and 195th in Gretna. 72nd and Cornhusker in Papillion. These closings...
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8 Nebraska Meat Markets That Still Smoke Their Own Sausage In The Back
The door had a hand-lettered sign and a bell that jingled way too loud. I only stopped in Nebraska that afternoon because I was hungry and the gas station looked sad. Then the smell of hickory hit me, and I walked out with a paper bag of warm, snappy links I still think about. Across this state, a handful of meat markets keep smokehouses running behind the counter, and each one has its own reason to earn a spot on your next drive.