Comments on: design guide: omaha, nebraska

By: Ashley DeVrieze

Ashley DeVrieze — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:06:18 +0000

I am thrilled to find this! We just relocated to Omaha this summer and have been exploring as much as possible. We’re already quick fans of the zoo, The Slowdown, the amazing Farmer’s Market, and Nicola’s Italian restaurant. Now I have a rejuvenated list to try! Thank you!! This will be a perfect addition to my purse for weekend adventures.

By: judy

judy — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:02:18 +0000

really?! i moved here a year ago and find it to be really mediocre. the people here are amazingly nice. however, it is not an impressive city… lots of corporate chains and suburban sprawl. i shop online a lot now. i think it has potential, but it is really behind. the people impressed with omaha tend to be from omaha. here is what i do like about it: gorgeous old buildings (falling apart), everything is dirt cheap, great thrift stores, super nice and supportive people. here is what i dont: not particularly educated or sophisticated, you need a car to get anywhere, way too much sprawl and big box stores, horrible and unhealthy food, not much charm in general here, the older neighborhoods are divided by huge streets with way too much traffic, not much aesthetic consideration, and while it is much less competitive to get a job here- the pay is very low and as a result there is not a young, educated, progressive class.

By: Linda Hunter

Linda Hunter — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:02:01 +0000

Yea, Big O I was born inHoldrege, I come to Omaha to see my son and his family. This is a great tool for checking out things to do. Thanks for having it available.

By: Tom Brush

Tom Brush — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:53:08 +0000

Spot-on! I’ve always loved the Gadgeteer.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:57:58 +0000

Wow – months later and still seeing posts of other d*s readers from Omaha. Man, we’re a proud bunch. The big O really does have a lot to offer.

Thanks for putting us on the map!

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:24:59 +0000

I work for Omaha-based online fashion magazine, La Vie Cherie (www.laviecherie.com) and I’m just so happy to see a plug for some of the best fashion has to offer for the area on this site!

A special shout out to Post & Nickel who absolutely deserves to be on the list. Their ahead-of-the-curve fashion sense is impeccable and continually impressive to the entire La Vie Cherie staff. Kudos.

By: megan

megan — Sat, 02 May 2009 20:25:40 +0000

did someone already mention the Mai Tai lounge, the Drover, the awesome bike paths throughout the city, Gorat’s, and Louis’ bar? and i third the Bemis Center shoutout.