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Read This Name: One person’s Narrative on Saturday’s Protest

Jun 01, 2020 01:11PM ● By Chad Lemke

A narrative on Saturday’s protest rally in Omaha, Nebraska, in support of George Floyd.

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Pretty as a Pizza: Beautiful Food is More Than an Instagram Filter

May 29, 2020 02:59PM ● By Andrea Kszystyniak

Sarah Jane Hunt is an Omaha-based food stylist whose work graces restaurant pages, including Scooter’s Coffee, as well as catalogs and international food campaigns.

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Hey, Ms. Dj: DJ Crabrangucci Adds a Little Crunch to the Omaha Music Scene

May 29, 2020 02:58PM ● By Sean Robinson

DJ Crabrangucci, aka Chalis Bristol, is a mainstay of the Omaha nightlife scene with a strong commitment to community.

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Lisa's Radial Cafe, with lit OPEN? sign
The United States of Food Service: A Focus on Those Who Serve You

May 29, 2020 02:56PM ● By Tara Spencer

This is an introduction to the main feature on service industry people in the June 2020 issue of Omaha Magazine.

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Dustin Vrana of Spezia closeup
Kitchen Manager Dustin Vrana

May 29, 2020 02:53PM ● By Tara Spencer

Dustin Vrana is used to working 50 hours a week. Waking up and having no place to be is a big change of pace for the self-described workaholic.

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WestEnd general manager Raechel Van Buskirk
General Manager Raechel Van Buskirk

May 29, 2020 02:53PM ● By Tara Spencer

Van Buskirk is the general manager at WestEnd Cocktails & Appetizers. She is also the owner of The Deviled Egg Company, and has done some private consulting on the side.

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Bartenders Adam Flohr and Maggie Sweany

May 29, 2020 02:50PM ● By Tara Spencer

Adam Flohr and Maggie Sweany both work as bartenders in the Blackstone District in Midtown. They are also a couple who have been living together full-time since quarantining.

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Server Candi Troia

May 29, 2020 02:49PM ● By Tara Spencer

Candi Troia has been a server at Brother Sebastian's since 1988. The cancer survivor said she's not sure which is worse, the treatments she's had to endure or dealing with the coronavirus.

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Line Cook Tim Sohl (and Mirio!)

May 29, 2020 02:49PM ● By Tara Spencer

Tim Sohl has worked in several service industry jobs. He started at The Collins in January, and they were in the middle of rebranding and reopening when the pandemic hit.

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Chef/Owner Nina Sodji

May 29, 2020 02:48PM ● By Tara Spencer

The coronavirus pandemic is not first time Nina Sodji has encountered an overwhelming obstacle to her success.

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Owners Diamond Simms and Jackee Welch

May 29, 2020 02:47PM ● By Tara Spencer

Diamond Simms and her mother Jackee Welch own and operate Emery's Cafe, specializing in Southern style cuisine and soul food.

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Bartender Salvador Robles

May 29, 2020 02:46PM ● By Tara Spencer

Salvador Robles had only worked in the service industry for one year and a couple of months when the pandemic hit. He is also a local musician and a freelance writer.

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