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Teaching the Recipe for Success: Brian O’Malley preps the next generation of culinary greats

Oct 02, 2020 10:29AM ● By Sean Robinson

Brian O'Malley is a chef instructor and associate dean for Metropolitan Community College’s Institute for the Culinary Arts. After 16 years, he faced a new challenge—the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Former Husker Matt Vrzal, Piezon's Pizzeria

Pies Created by a Neighborhood Paisan: Former Husker Feeds His Friends With Gusto

Oct 01, 2020 08:54AM ● By Joel Stevens

Former Husker Matt Vrzal is the owner of neighborhood pizza spot Piezon's Pizzeria. While it used to be a takeout-only joint, its current spot is over 3,000 square feet, with a dining room.

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grilled chicken breast sandwich, sweet-potato fries

Burger Bliss: Despite pandemic, family-owned burger spot thrives

Sep 30, 2020 12:46PM ● By Niz Proskocil

Omaha residents Ashlei Spivey and her partner, who goes simply by the name Universal, own and operate Best Burger, a restaurant in Florence Park.

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Elizabeth Wallace, general manager, 801 Chophouse

Dandelion Meal Project: Bringing Food and Hope to Omahans in Need

Sep 01, 2020 08:24AM ● By Sarah Wengert

Elizabeth Wallace of 801 Chophouse Wallace said the Dandelion Meal Project originally focused on suddenly out-of-work restaurant workers, but quickly transitioned to include others.

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Together Omaha Succeeds: Ensuring No One Faces Hunger Alone

Sep 01, 2020 08:24AM ● By Sara Locke

Stephanie Strode is a former client and current operations manager for Together Omaha. Due to the pandemic, the organization helped more families between March and June than in all of 2019.

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Greek salad with balsamic dressing, pita, and hummus

An Oasis of Chickpeas: Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat-Eaters Rejoice

Aug 31, 2020 08:33AM ● By Daisy Hutzell Rodman

Oasis Omaha is a peaceful area in the midst of busy downtown Omaha and a health food haven for vegetarians, vegans, meat-eaters.

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The Jewell general manager Granville Sharpe

All That Jazz: The Jewell Jazz Club Features Tasty Food, Great Sounds

Jun 25, 2020 12:02PM ● By Tim Trudell

The Jewell jazz club in the Capitol District took its name from the North Omaha building that was home to Dreamland Ballroom.

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Modern Love in the time of COVID-19

Jun 25, 2020 10:22AM ● By Jill Nelsen Hing

Modern Love restaurant has proven that even devout Omaha carnivores can get on board with well-crafted, delicious vegan food.

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From The Ashes: How Two Omaha Restaurants Faced the Fire

Jun 25, 2020 10:20AM ● By Sean McCarthy

Several high-profile restaurants in Omaha have suffered fires in recent years. These fires showcased the worst possible scenarios, sometimes in spectacular, explosive fashion.

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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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