http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:51:36 -0700 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:18:52 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Gusto-Cuban-Cafe-is-mucho-gusto?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner A recent article assignment from Omaha publication The Reader took me to Gusto Cuban Café. Feeling a wee bit out of my comfort zone, I brought a good friend along for the ride as my security blanket.As I wrote in the article, “... Nebraska events Ethnic food Ethnic spices Omaha Omaha Patios Omaha food-scene movers and shakers Omaha Local Chefs Cuban food Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:18:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Gusto-Cuban-Cafe-is-mucho-gusto?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Interview-with-Gusto-Cuban-Cafe-Owner-and-Chef-Roberto-Meireles?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner Roberto W. MeirelesAfter interviewing Roberto W. Meireles, owner and Executive Chef of Gusto Cuban Café on 79th and Harrison, I was left with more questions. In my recent review of his restaurant for The Reader, I wrote:Spotting straw umbrella... Nebraska Omaha Italian food Ethiopian food Omaha food-scene movers and shakers Omaha Local Chefs Cuban food Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:56:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Interview-with-Gusto-Cuban-Cafe-Owner-and-Chef-Roberto-Meireles?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Mexican-food-at-Sidelines-Sports-Bar-delicious-report-update?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner Not the prettiest food, but it's oh so delicious!I recently reported that Sidelines Sports Bar was serving Mexican food  on Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. I dropped by this week to give the food a try.Sidelines Sports Bar, located ... Nebraska Ethnic food Ethnic spices Omaha Mexican food Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:04:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Mexican-food-at-Sidelines-Sports-Bar-delicious-report-update?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Dixie-Quicks-lives-up-to-Food-Network-reputation-video?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner Dixie Quicks' Famous Tortilla SoupAfter seeing Dixie Quicks Magnolia Room on the Food Network's popular TV show Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, I was all about trying the restaurant’s wide-ranging cuisine. I finally made my way out to 19th and Le... Nebraska Ethnic food Omaha Mexican food Omaha food-scene movers and shakers Omaha Local Chefs Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:12:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Dixie-Quicks-lives-up-to-Food-Network-reputation-video?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Bianco-Ristorante-Italiano-simply-delicious-Italian-food?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner Bianco is the first Italian restaurant I’ve been to in Omaha that captures the full-on, carefree feeling that comes from dining in a café in Italy. From the mod décor to the spacious setting to the short-and-sweet cuisine, dessert... Nebraska wine Ethnic food Omaha Italian food Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:33:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Bianco-Ristorante-Italiano-simply-delicious-Italian-food?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m7d30-The-Reader-highlights-Flatiron-Cafes-Executive-Chef-Jennifer-Coco?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner The Flatiron CafeThe Reader recently recognized the Flatiron Café’s Executive Chef Jennifer Coco. Recently nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award, the article “Flatiron Flair” by Steve Brewer, dishes how Coco has become... Nebraska Omaha Omaha food-scene movers and shakers Omaha Local Chefs Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:01:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m7d30-The-Reader-highlights-Flatiron-Cafes-Executive-Chef-Jennifer-Coco?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m7d25-Best-Mexican-food-in-Omahaat-a-bar?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner Mmm...Fresh TamalesWord on the street is that you can now get excellent Mexican food at…a bar!I was recently at a baby shower where my friend, Kathy Popa, was asked by the other women when she’d be making her famous tamales next. A tiny ... Nebraska Ethnic food Ethnic spices Omaha Mexican food Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:05:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m7d25-Best-Mexican-food-in-Omahaat-a-bar?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Cilantro-shines-as-popular-summer-herb?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner Bahamian Fruit Salad as found at Saveur.comAfter giving you the general 411 on cilantro with the recent article Ethnic Spices: Cilantro, I’ve noticed many food magazines utilizing it. Below are some of my favorite mentions and recipes feat... Ethnic food Ethnic spices Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:24:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Cilantro-shines-as-popular-summer-herb?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m7d16-MidAmerican-Ribfest-This-Weekend?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner Every year, my parents, who live in Naperville, Ill., take my husband and me to the Naperville Ribfest. Local businesses rent booths and give out free candy and knickknacks, beer vendors abound, a traveling fair stops in town for a few days and sever... festivals Nebraska events family Ethnic food Ethnic spices Omaha Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:13:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m7d16-MidAmerican-Ribfest-This-Weekend?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Ethiopian-Restaurant-reviewed-in-The-Reader?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner When in Rome...The Reader recently published an article on Ethiopian Restaurant. Owned by Ahmed Mahmed and his family, it is located on 25th and Leavenworth Streets.According to the article, written by Lainey Seyler,We go into restaurants with expect... Nebraska Ethnic food Ethnic spices Omaha Ethiopian food Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:37:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Ethiopian-Restaurant-reviewed-in-The-Reader?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Cupcake-Island-a-real-treat?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner Cupcake Island's Banana Split CupcakeI recently wrote a review of Omaha's only cupcake shop, Cupcake Island, for The Reader. Read the full article by clicking the link below or picking up a copy of The Reader on newsstands now.Cupcake Calling: Cupcak... Nebraska Omaha Omaha food-scene movers and shakers Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:18:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Cupcake-Island-a-real-treat?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m6d26-The-French-Cafe-gets-a-facelift?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner The world is as fast paced as ever, and anymore, pop cultural happenings occur at break neck speeds – so it’s seems a natural phenomenon when reinvention is needed or even expected. Madonna has changed her image too many times to count. B... Nebraska Omaha French food Omaha food-scene movers and shakers Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:27:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m6d26-The-French-Cafe-gets-a-facelift?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Jimmy-Johns-subs-only-1-until-3-pm?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner  Act fast and you can get a Jimmy John’s Sub for only $1 (in-store only). From 1 to 3 p.m. today, the Jimmy John’s on 99th Street right off of Blair High Road in Omaha is selling subs for just a dollar in celebration of their one-yea... Nebraska Omaha Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:05:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Jimmy-Johns-subs-only-1-until-3-pm?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Ethnic-Spices-Mint?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner Fresh Mint LeavesEthnicities that use this spice:Armenian, Greek, Persian, Spanish, Mexican, Caribbean, Indian, Brazilian, Latin, African, ItalianHealth Benefits:A powerful antioxidant, mint is a versatile herb chock full of vitamins and minerals. It... recipe Ethnic food Ethnic spices Persian food Indian food Mexican food Italian food Greek food Armenian food Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:32:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Ethnic-Spices-Mint?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Recipe-Mint-Cucumber-Water?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner Mint Cucumber Water is a refreshing twist on H20.Whether you are a water hater and need to add flavor in order to drink the stuff, trying to kick your soda habit, or just looking for a refreshing alternative to regular water, Mint Cucumber Water is a... recipe Ethnic spices Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:22:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Recipe-Mint-Cucumber-Water?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m6d20-Ethnic-Spices-Basil?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner Fresh Basil LeavesEthnicities that use this spice:Italian, French, Greek, Iranian, Armenian, Asian, Thai, VietnameseHealth Benefits:Basil has been the focus of many recent scientific studies due to its high antioxidant activity, anti-cancer, anti-vir... recipe Ethnic food Ethnic spices French food Italian food Greek food Armenian food Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:30:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m6d20-Ethnic-Spices-Basil?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Ethnic-Spices-Oregano?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner Oregano LeavesEthnicities that use this spice:Mediterranean, Greek, Asian, Mexican, Spanish, Greek, ItalianHealth Benefits:Due to high levels of phenolic acids and flavonoids, oregano is high in antioxidant activity. Its antimicrobial properties help... Ethnic food Ethnic spices French food Persian food Mexican food Italian food Japanese food Greek food Thai food Chinese food Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:27:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Ethnic-Spices-Oregano?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Ethnic-Spices-Thyme?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner Thyme SprigEthnicities that use this spice:Jamaican, Italian, French, Egyptian, Greek, Albanian, Lebanese, Persian, Portuguese, Libyan, Spanish, Turkish, Syrian, Arab, and CaribbeanHealth Benefits:The essential oil found in thyme contains large amoun... recipe Ethnic food Ethnic spices French food Persian food Italian food Greek food Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:13:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Ethnic-Spices-Thyme?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Ethnic-Spices-Marjoram?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner Fresh Marjoram LeavesEthnicities that use this spice:Mediterranean, Greek, Egyptian, Polish, Italian, German, English, FrenchHealth Benefits:A recent USDA study revealed that both oregano and fresh Marjoram leaves have the highest amount of antioxida... recipe Ethnic food Ethnic spices French food Italian food Greek food Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:09:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Ethnic-Spices-Marjoram?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m6d13-Ethnic-Spices-Cinnamon?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner Cinnamon sticks and ground cinnamonEthnicities that use this spice:Middle Eastern, Indian, Mexican, Egyptian, Chinese, Egyptian, Latin American, AfricanHealth Benefits:Cinnamon abounds with health benefits. An excellent source of manganese, dietary f... recipe Ethnic food Ethnic spices history Persian food Indian food Mexican food Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:11:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6938-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m6d13-Ethnic-Spices-Cinnamon?cid=exrss-Omaha-Ethnic-Restaurants-Examiner