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McCook, NE · Food & Drink
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The No-Frills Nebraska Donut Shop That Still Opens Before Sunrise With Fresh Apple Fritters Every Morning
The doors open at 5 a.m., seven days a week, and the apple fritters are already waiting. That’s a serious commitment to breakfast. Most of us are still hitting snooze at that hour. The display cases look like they’ve seen a few decades. The bakery smell hits first, sweet...
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A History of the Mansion Cafe
Some buildings in North Omaha pop, either telling a story by their appearance or are interesting for what we know happened there. Other buildings seem plain, nondescript, and just don’t ask us to learn about them. This is a history of one of those located by 24th and Lake Street. This is a history of the Mansion Cafe.
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Nebraska Union Chick-fil-A extends hours, allows student meal swipes
The Chick-fil-A in the Nebraska Union has extended its closing time from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. to better accommodate students during dinner. Emily Morganflash, the Chick-fil-A operations manager, said closing at 6 p.m. meant missing out on prime dinner hours. She said the extra hour lets the restaurant capture more business, especially now that students can use meal swipes at the campus location after 1 p.m.
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Pizza Kitchen owner celebrates 40 years of serving up slices in Milford
MILFORD, Neb. (KOLN) - For 40 years, Roger Wittrock has loyally served Milford at The Pizza Kitchen, arriving seven days a week to feed neighbors, college students, and big names alike. “All my life I have always had the pleasure of opportunity of serving people,” Wittrock said. “I enjoy putting...
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This Nebraska Apple Orchard Serves Burgers And Cider Donuts Where Lunch Turns Into The Whole Afternoon
Burgers sizzle on an outdoor grill while fresh apple cider donuts wait inside, all on land that started as a university fruit farm back in 1917. That combo alone had me hooked. On fall weekends, the grill serves hamburgers, cheeseburgers, brats, and bacon-wrapped pork loin skewers. Then there’s the bakery,...
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This Nebraska Bakery Rolls Out Cinnamon Rolls Made Without Gluten, Plus Dairy-Free Cakes
A gluten-free cinnamon roll that stands up to any regular cinnamon roll in Omaha? That is a bold claim, and this little bakery earned it. The menu reads like a happy list of birthday wishes. Carrot cake cupcakes come with a hit of spice. Lemon blueberry muffins and double chocolate...
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Where to Get the Best Wings Around Omaha
Around Omaha, you’ll find plenty of local spots serving up crispy wings tossed in everything from classic buffalo to sweet, spicy, and house-made sauces. Check out some of our favorite spots to grab a plate of wings around Omaha!. BEST WING SPOTS. Track’s Lounge | @tracksloungeomaha @tracks_lounge_aksarben. Tracks...
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This Nebraska Café Serves Cinnamon Rolls Almost Too Big to Finish
Some cinnamon rolls are meant for one person. At this Omaha café, they’re big enough that sharing one across the table is often the better plan. FarmHouse Cafe & Bakery on South 84th Street serves oversized cinnamon rolls with plain, white icing, or caramel options, alongside hearty breakfasts and old-fashioned comfort food. The menu includes biscuits and gravy, casseroles, chicken pot pie, and Monte Cristo sandwiches.
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Since 1965, This Cash-Only Omaha Grill Has Been Stacking Ham And Eggs On Its Famous Burgers
The burger that made this place famous comes topped with honey smoked ham and a fried egg. Yes, both on one burger, as if breakfast decided to crash lunch and nobody minded. It’s called the Haystack, and the menu openly credits it with building the kitchen’s reputation. The onion rings get their own bragging rights too, labeled famous right there in print.
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Metro CC culinary instructor prepares for Culinary World Cup in Germany
For Amanda Sheeler-Gurciullo, the road to the Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg is more than an opportunity to compete on a world stage. It’s a chance to thank the team who educated and raised her. Today, Sheeler-Gurciullo is executive chef of Metropolitan Community College’s Sage Student Bistro and a...
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Colby Ridge Popcorn & Ice Cream In Lincoln, Nebraska, Is A Local Favorite For Flavored Popcorn
Bubble gum ice cream and cheese popcorn share the same counter at one cheerful Nebraska snack shop. That pairing alone should earn it a spot on your weekend list. The popcorn comes in flavors like caramel and cheese, plus plain white for the purists. Gift tins and popcorn balls wait nearby for anyone who needs a present in a hurry.
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Steaks Have Been Cut By Hand For Over A Century At This Nebraska Steakhouse
The prime rib here gets roasted by the whole rib and sliced only after you order it. That means your dinner is carved off a giant roast while you wait at the table. The steaks get the same old-school care. Every one is hand-cut and aged right on the premises, the way it was done long before chain steakhouses existed.
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Glur’s Tavern believed to be oldest bar on this side of the Missouri River
COLUMBUS, Neb. (KOLN) - Glur’s Tavern has operated since 1876, making it the oldest tavern on this side of the Missouri River, according to manager Tabitha Riedmiller. Riedmiller said the building retains many original features. “I have original tables still from when this place was built,” Riedmiller said. The...
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This Omaha Restaurant Brings Cajun and Creole Flavors Straight to the Heart of Nebraska
The first thing that hit me was not the menu. It was the smell of dark roux and smoky sausage, drifting out a door roughly a thousand miles from the nearest bayou. Nebraska is famous for corn, steak, and wide skies, so finding real Louisiana cooking here felt like a fun little mystery. I went in curious and left plotting my next visit.
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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...