FARM TO FORK SAVOR FOOD SO FRESH YOU CAN TASTE THE SUNSHINE Omaha’s agricultural background paired with its prime central location puts the city on the forefront of the fresh food movement. Sprinkle in new and classic restaurants dedicated to highlighting the best meats and produce from local farms and you get a dining destination bursting with fresh flavor. At Omaha’s Block 16, die-hard fans line up and out the door on a daily basis. The locally sourced, award-winning burgers are piled high with fresh produce and covered in a secret sauce that keeps every mouth watering. (Locals recommend ordering extra sauce!) It’s not just about the burgers, you gotta try the popular Gangsta Fries, covered in green onions and pork rinds, then drizzled with chipotle sauce. A fresh fine dining experience can be found at Au Courant Regional Kitchen. The European-influenced menu is ever-changing and promises diners new flavors with every visit.. Stirnella Bar & Kitchen is a refined gastro pub serving approachable food inspired by local and seasonal ingredients. (TIP: Don’t miss the Gooey Butter Bars!) Modern Love inspires vegans from across the country to plan their foodie excursions to Omaha. Popular vegan cooking personality Isa Chandra Moskowitz leads with the focus of providing “swanky vegan comfort food” made with local ingredients. FRESH FACTS The nation is taking notice of the city’s fresh fare. Omaha is home to two of the top 100 certified restaurants on the Good Food 100 List— Dante and Kitchen Table are recognized for their strong commitment to sustainable sourcing.
Modern Love
Dario’s Brasserie
Coneflower Creamery is known for creating homemade ice cream with creativity and a love of local ingredients. J. Coco’s creations start with local, organic, and natural ingredients. The restaurant uses the fresh herbs and vegetables from their on-site garden. It doesn’t get any fresher than that! Omaha farmers markets run weekends from May through the first part of October and offer everything from farm-fresh produce and cooking demonstrations to handmade soap and pet-friendly treats. FRESH FORK FINDS • • • • • •
Au Courant Block 16 Coneflower Creamery Dante Dario’s Brasserie Farnam House Brewing Company
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J. Coco Kitchen Table La Buvette Le Bouillon Modern Love Over Easy
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Kitchen Table
Coneflower
Le Bouillon
Society 1854 Stirnella Bar & Kitchen The Boiler Room Via Farina
The Schriers recommend Stirnella in the Blackstone District followed immediately by farm-to-cone ice cream at Coneflower. For more restaurants go to VisitOmaha.com 47
