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by Krista O'Malley

Emerging Terrain, whose Elevate event was this past summer, will host a Talk #2 at their studio, 1717 Vinton Street. For anyone interested in learning about an Elevate installation, you can join on Wednesday October 24 at 7:00 p.m. The Talk is free and drinks and snacks will be provided.

Dante Ristorante and Pizzeria is celebrating their 3rd Anniversary with a half-price Margherita pizza special.  The special will run from October 16 through November 15. “October is also national pizza month and since Margherita pizza is the signature Neapolitan-style pizza, we feel this is a great way to celebrate both events.” Chef Nick Strawhecker added. Dante Ristorante is located at 16901 Wright...

Crumbs: 2012 Omaha Hospitality Hall of Fame

by Krista O'Malley

The Omaha Hospitality Hall of Fame was created to recognize those who have given significant contributions to the hospitality industry in Omaha. Past inductees have had success as restaurant owners, chefs, food educators, food writers, purveyors and many other food related careers. Nominees into the Hall of Fame are put forth before a committee mostly comprised of past inductees and board members from the Omaha Restaurant Association. Once selected, new inductees are honored at a banquet and become one of the many faces on the Hall of Fame wall of inductees, which is located at the Institute of Culinary Arts, North Omaha campus.

On Sunday October 21, the 19th annual Omaha Hospitality...

Crumbs: Local Food News

by Summer Miller

What's In Season

Apples
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Hearty Greens
Herbs
Lettuce
Melons
Onions
Peppers
Potatoes
Pumpkins
Winter Squash
Sweet Corn
Tomatoes

Food Day Omaha                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Mark Sunday, Oct. 21 on your calendars and get ready to Celebrate Food Day Omaha. As part of a nationwide effort to promote healthier diets, sustainable and organic farms and reduce hunger the Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition and the Omaha Farmer's Market have joined forces...

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by Krista O'Malley

Let’s support our local businesses; eCreamery are finalist in Martha Stewart's American Made Awards, Food category. The top vote getting small business wins $10,000 and an appearance on Martha Stewart’s show. Both would be big game changers for eCreamery. Votes must be in by September 24. They would really appreciate our votes! Voting can be done on eCreamery’s homepage: www.eCreamery.com or http://americanmade.marthastewart.com/profiles/becky-app-2438.

Coming to the Grey Plume; Aronia Berry Wine Dinner with Sawmill Hollow Farm on September 26. Sawmill Hollow Farm is located in Missouri Valley Iowa, is certified organic and recognized by the USDA as the first Aronia berry farm in the...

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by Krista O'Malley

Urban Events Inc. welcomes Omahans to dine out during Omaha Restaurant Week, which begins Friday September 14 and runs through Sunday September 23. This is a great opportunity to try a new restaurant, experience the different types of food Omaha has to offer. Those restaurants participating will offer a $19, $29 or $39 special 3-course prix fixe menu created for thus occasion. Each prix fixe menu offers an appetizer, entrée and dessert. Any drinks, gratuity or additional items are separate from the cost of the prix fixe. There are no tickets or passes required and regular menus are still being offered. Due to the popularity of this event, reservations are strongly recommended. For a full...

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by Krista O'Malley

This weekend is the Riverfront Wine Festival at Aksarben Village from 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. Friday and Saturday nights, August 24 and 25. There will be over 200 wines to sample, craft beers and free wine seminars. Included also, will be live jazz music and lots of people to mingle with while you chat about wine. If wine is your thing then grab a ticket at Corkscrew Wine and Cheese or at Wohlner’s Grocery and at the event door. Your attendance supports the Junior League of Omaha’s A Book of My Own Program. 

Another event to choose this weekend is the Hatch Chile Fest 2012 at Roja Old Market. Watch and enjoy the roasting of more than 1,300 pounds of green chilies from Hatch New Mexico....