Transcript
  • Jones Bros Catering. Salads, sandwiches and wraps or anythingyou desire-from large corporate events to backyard BBQs...

    Let us do all the work...and you can take all the credit.

    402.884.CAKE (2253)jonesbroscupcakes.com

    AKSARBEN VILLAGE2121 South 67th Street

    180TH & CENTER2615 S. 180th Street

    .......

    .................

    THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST 4 YEARS IN A ROW!

  • Best of Omaha2016| 3 |bestofomaha.com

    Once again you have voted Travel and Transport the Best Travel Agency!

    As we continue to grow and service your travel needs, help us

    celebrate a fresh concept in travel at our newest location, Travel

    Design Lounge, in The Shops of Legacy. This innovative new

    establishment features an array of specialty coffees, craft

    beers, wines, spirits and appetizers from around the globe, in

    a welcoming environment. Stop in today to get a taste of the

    world before you travel the world.

    Get tripsy.

    travelandtransport.com Located at 72nd & Mercy | 402.399.4500

    Look for us on Facebook and Twitter

    traveldesignlounge.com The Shops of Legacy

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 4 |omahamagazine.com

    PUBLISHERTODD LEMKE

    ACCOUNTSPublishers Assistant &

    Omaha Home Contributing Editor SANDY MATSON

    Vice President GREG BRUNS

    Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing

    GIL COHEN

    Senior Sales Executive & 60 Plus in Omaha Contributing Editor

    GWEN LEMKE

    Branding Specialists SHELBY DEVENY

    KYLE FISHER ANGIE HALL

    GEORGE IDELMAN

    Sales Associates JESSICA CULLINANE

    DAWN DENNIS ALICIA SMITH HOLLINS

    JUSTIN IDELMAN JESSICA LINHART

    OPERATIONSVice President of Operations

    TYLER LEMKE

    Event Director ERIN COX

    Accountant HOLLEY GARCIA-CRUZ

    Distribution Manager MIKE BREWER

    For Advertising & Subscription Information: 402.884.2000

    EDITORIALEditor

    DAVID WILLIAMS

    Associate Editor DAISY HUTZELL-RODMAN

    Editorial Intern KATHERINE NOWICKI

    Contributing Writers ROBERT NELSON

    JAMES VNUK

    CREATIVECreative Director BILL SITZMANN

    Art Director KRISTEN HOFFMAN

    Senior Graphic Designer RACHEL JOY

    Graphic Designer MATTHEW WIECZOREK

    Graphic Design Intern DEREK TAUBERT

    Contributing Illustrator GRAHAM BURKUM

    Best of Omaha 2016

    VOLUME 32 ISSUE 6

  • Best of Omaha2016| 5 |bestofomaha.com

    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    Best of Omaha 2016Table of Contents

    DEPARTMENTS

    6 Your Best of Omaha Team Omaha Magazine, KETV 7, and Baxter Arena

    7 From the Editor

    8 List-O-Mania The Best of Omaha? The Best is Omaha.

    10 Congratulations Messages from Civic Leader

    11 Results Opener The How it Works of the Best of Omaha Contest

    162 Wrapping Things Up James Vnuk

    BEST OF OMAHA 2016 WINNERS

    14 Dining

    36 Family

    48 Health & Beauty

    66 Household

    98 Nightlife

    106 Retail

    118 Services

    132 Transportation

    SPECIAL SECTION

    143 Best of Omaha Winner Profiles

  • ARIEL ROBLIN President and General Manager KETV 7Media Sponsor

    TODD LEMKE Publisher Omaha Magazine

    MIKE CERA General ManagerUNO/Community ArenaBest of Omaha Festival Host

    YOUR BEST OF OMAHA TEAM

    Photo courtesy of the University of Nebraska at Omaha

    On behalf of the Baxter Arena, we are hon-ored to hostOmaha Magazines2015 Best of Omaha Festival. This event is an oppor-tunity for our community to experience the best companies and services that Omaha has to offer in one of the newest, most exciting facilities in Omaha. On behalf of the Baxter Arena, I would like to congratulate the 2016 Best Of Omaha Winners.

    It is our pleasure to introduce to you the Best of Omaha winners for 2016. The success of last years stand-alone Best of Omaha maga-zine and festival enticed us to do it again, and do it bigger. Maybe youre leafing through this at the Best of Omaha festival. Maybe youre deciding whether to go out for sushi or Middle Eastern food on a summers eve-ning. Whatever the reason for opening this magazine, one thing is for certain. Within these pages, you will find the best of the best in this communityall chosen by the com-munity. We are proud to be associated with every business, institution, and organization voted a Best of Omaha, and more proud to count you, the readers, as part of the Omaha Magazine family.

    Being named the best doesnt happen over-night. It takes time, teamwork, and a com-mitment to doing the right thing no matter how hard it is. Thats how you become the best and thats exactly what Omaha wants in their business community. What makes the Best of Omaha award such an honor is that its voted on by the people you serve every day. As Omahas News Leader, KETV is proud to be a part of Omaha Magazines Best of Omaha, celebrating the passion local businesses have in making Omaha such a great place to live. Congratulations to all the winners from everyone at KETV.

    Omaha Magazine2016| 6 |omahamagazine.com

  • Best of Omaha2016| 7 |bestofomaha.com

    FROM THE EDITOR

    EDITOR DAVID WILLIAMS

    BEING AN OLD dude means that I have to be forever vigilant when it comes to not showing my age, but there seem to be little traps laid at every turn for a guy like me. I am particularly befuddled, for example, by technology. If you want to appear out of touch, there is perhaps nothing more telling than being an analog man in a digital age.

    A co-worker gently reminded me the other day, for example, that that I no longer need to refer to that pocket thingy I carry as a cell phone. Nobody under a million years old, I was informed, uses the term. Just call it a phone like everybody else does, it was suggested. But more than 25 years of saying, Call me on my cell phone if you need anything is a tough habit to break.

    And this got me thinking about The Best of Omaha. It would be branding suicide to tinker with the contest that, over the course of more than two decades, has become synonymous with ideals of excellence in this townsaying nothing of the fact that my publisher would kill me if I ever so much as floated the notionbut Im increasingly tempted to re-tag the annual effort more simply and succinctly as The Best. Thats right, I would propose we drop the of Omaha.

    Theres sound reasoning behind my thinking, and it begins and ends with my strong opinions on the city itself.

    Omaha is no longer the sleepy, quasi-backward little place I moved to in 1981. Today, being the Best of Omaha is akin to being in contention for the best anywhere. Our list of lists story on page 8 provides ample evidence that Omaha is becoming a world-class city.

    But my idea of truncating our marketing-speak is probably doomed right from the beginning. Besides picturing my publishers head exploding at the mere hint of such an idea, you just dont mess with a good thing.

    And imagine the pushback Id suffer at the hands of the 40,000 of you who cast over 700,000 individual votes in this years contest. After all, the Best of Omaha is your contest. Im sure the interwebs and my electronic mail would light up with complaints and ridicule.

    Whats that? Just like with cell phone, using such terms as interwebs and electronic mail is another sure-fire way to show my age and out-of-touch-ness?

    Oh, never mind. This is hopeless. I give up. O

    GRAHAM BURKUM IS an artist and musician who lives in Omaha with his wife and children. He founded Awful Creative in 2013, specializing in illustration and brand-ing.You can see his work all over Omaha or online at AwfulCreative.com.About the Cover

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 8 |omahamagazine.com

    Best of Omaha 2016List-O-Mania

    GRANTED, THERE ARE a lot of magazines and organizations out there making Top 10 lists of cities nowadays. Its one of the top 10 favorite things to do for these folks. In all, Omaha and sur-rounding cities were ranked in 83 lists from 2013 to 2015, including a smattering of #1s. And those are just the ones we could find.

    But wade through all this chatter, boil down what matters among the rankings from the people who know best, and one fact emergesthis city, and many of the smaller cities in the metro area, are truly some of the best places to live and do business in the nation.

    #1 Best in the Midwest, The 5 Best Big Cities (Time.com/money, 2015)

    #1 Six Great Small Cities for Food Lovers (Wallstreetjournal.com, 2015)

    #1 Best U.S. Cities for Paid Internships (Time.com/money, 2015)

    #1 Top Five Animal AttractionsHenry Doorly Zoo (Family Fun Magazine, 2015)

    #1 The Top 10 Best American Cities to Work in Tech in 2015. (SmartAsset, 2015)

    #1 The U.S. Healthcare Affordability Index (Castlight Health, 2015)

    #1 Best Cities for Car Drivers (NerdWallet.com, 2015)

    #1 Best City for Active Lifestyle (Wallethub.com, 2015)

    #1 The 10 Best Cities to Raise a Family in America (Movoto Blog, 2013 and 2014)

    #1 10 Best Cities for Cheapskates (Kiplinger, 2013)

    #1 Least Financial Stresson house- holds in 77 metropolitan areas (Credibility.org, 2013)

    #1 Top 10 Metro Areas: Tier Two New & Expanding Facilitiesfor MSAs with a population between 200,000 and one million (Site Selection Magazine, 2014)

    #1 Best Zoo in America (CNN Travel, 2014)

    #2 Best Places to Live 2015Papillion (Time.com/money,2015)

    #2 Best Cities to Find a Job in 2015 (Fortune.com, 2015)

    #2 Best U.S. Cities for Millennial College Students (CNBC, 2015)

    #2 Best Foodie Cities (Liveability.com, 2015)

    #2 Best City for Recreation 2015 (Wallethub.com, 2015)

    #2 Americas Coolest Music Towns (DreamPlanGo.com, 2014)

    #2 Top Theatre Venues in the MidwestOrpheum Theater and Holland Performing Arts Center (Venues Today, 2015)

    #2 Best Cities for Successful Aging (Milkin Institute, 2014)

    #2 5 Cities with High Salaries, Low Costs of Living (GoBankingRates.com, 2014)

    THE BEST OF OMAHA?The Best is Omaha

    WORDS BY ROBERT NELSON

    The Omaha metro area is now recognized as one of the best places in the country to raise a family, to start a business, to get a college education, to have a great beer, to hear indie music, to land a high-paying first job, to live safely, to live healthfully, to live cheaply, to be a professional woman, to rent a house, to dowell, most anything that people want and hope to do in life.

    Following is an abbreviated compilation of all those accolades. Even the shortened list is exhausting, we admit. But, maybe you agree that of all the exhaust-ing things in life, its not so bad to be exhausted by a bounty of accolades.

    O

  • Best of Omaha2016| 9 |bestofomaha.com

    ENOUGH ALREADY? YOU GET THE IDEA. OMAHA IS AMONG THE BEST OF AMERICA. NOW READ ON TO DISCOVER THE BEST OF OMAHA.

    #2 Americas Least Congested Big Cities (HomeInsurance.com, 2014)

    #2 The 9 Best Up-and-Coming Cities for Music (MTV Iggy, 2013)

    #2 Americas 10 Best Cities for Professional Women (Motovo Blog, 2014)

    #3 10 Best Cities to Launch a Startup (CNN Money, 2014)

    #3 Most Affordable Big Cities in the U.S. (The Kiplinger Letter, 2014)

    #3 The 12 Hardest-Working Towns in America (The SpareFoot Blog, 2014)

    #3 Americas 15 Best Cities for Young Professionals (Forbes, 2014)

    #3 Best Cities to Start a Business (NerdWallet.com, 2014)

    #3 Number of Economic Development Projectsfor MSAs with a popula-tion between 200,000 and 1 million (Site Selection Magazine, 2013)

    #4 The 20 Cant Miss Summer Festivals of 2014Summer Arts Festival (Smithsonian.com, 2014)

    #4 Top 10 Spring Break Destinations for Families (Livability, 2013)

    #4 Top 50 Military Friendly Cities (G.I. Jobs, 2013)

    #5 Best Metro Area for STEM Professionals (Wallethub.com, 2015)

    #5 Best Cities to Work for a Small Business (Wallethub.com, 2015)

    #5 Best Cities for Quality of Life (NerdWallet.com, 2014)

    #5 Top 10 Metros for Green-Friendly Apartments (Apartment Guide, 2014)

    #6 The Top Ten Cities for First-Time Homebuyers (SmartAsset, 2015)

    #6 10 Best Places to Live If Youre Trying to Save Money (GOBankingRates, 2015)

    #6 50 Great Affordable College Towns in the U.S. (Great Value Colleges, 2014)

    #6 Best Cities for Staycations (WalletHub.com, 2014)

    #6 Top 10 Mid-Sized American Cities of the Future 2013/14 Human Resources ( fDI Magazine, 2013)

    #6 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.Sfor Large Metro Area 500,000 or more residents (Farmers Insurance Group, 2013)

    #7 Best Cities to Get in Job in 2015 (ZipRecruiter/msn.com, 2015)

    #7 Best City to Find a Job (Wallethub.com, 2015)

    #7 Best Family VacationsOmahas Henry Doorly Zoo (Parents Magazine, 2014)

    #7 Best Cities for Job Seekers (NerdWallet.com, 2014)

    #7 10 Fittest Cities in the United States (Apartment Guide, Houston Chronicle, 2013)

    #7 10 Best Cities for Car Drivers (NerdWallet.com, 2013)

    #7 Top 10 Best American Cities to Live In (Top10Stop.com, 2013)

    #8 The Top 10 Cities for New College Grads (SmartAsset, 2015)

    #8 10 Best Cities for Consumer Banking in 2014 (NerdWallet.com, 2014)

    #8 20 Perfect Weekend Getaways (Midwest Living, 2014)

    #8 Papillion, Best Places to Live (CNN Money, 2013)

    #9 Top 10 Foodie Cities (Livability, 2014)

    #9 Top 10 Affordable Big Cities for Renters (Kiplinger, 2013)

    #9 Top 10 Best Cities for College Graduates (Atlantic Wire, 2013)

    #9 Papillion, Top 10 Summer Festivals (Livability, 2013)

    #9 The 10 Best Cities for Young Entrepreneurs (NerdWallet.com, 2013)

    #9 Best Cities for Young Entrepreneursfor medium size cities (Under30CEO, 2013)

    #10 The Top 25 Cities for Young Entrepreneurs (Forbes, 2014)

    #10 Best Cities to Start a Business (NerdWallet.com, 2013)

  • JEAN STOTHERT Mayor City of Omaha

    DAVID G. BROWN President and CEO Omaha Chamber of Commerce

    LINDA REVIS Director Sarpy County Tourism

    KEITH BACKSEN Executive DirectorOmaha Convention & Visitors Bureau

    Congratulations!

    All of us who call Omaha home know we live in one of the best cities in the country.

    Its always gratifying when others agree with us. You find Omaha on many Best City lists, including Time.coms 5 Best Big Cities in the Midwest, CNBCs Best Cities for Millennial College Students, and Wallethubs Best Cities for Recreation.

    Each year, Omaha Magazine celebrates the best. From bakeries to BBQ and from festivals to theatre, spas, doggie daycares, and happy hours, The Best of Omaha issue is a trusted guide for entertainment, dining, personal services, and much more.

    Congratulations to the 2016 winners! Omaha is a great city, and together we will become an extraordinary city.

    Congratulations to all of this years Best of Omaha honorees! Your work ethic and success help write our story, a thriving metropolitan region that encompasses all of the indispensable elementsa wealth of options for activity, nationally renowned businesses, schools, and medical facilities; and a beautifully-supported arts, entertainment, and restaurant scene.

    Companies tiny to titan flourish here, from the neighborhood mom and pop to the Fortune 500s known around the world. We embrace entrepreneurs, cultivate innovation, and let imagination run free. Anyone determined to make a markinstead of just making duewill find a place here.

    We dont coast.

    We build. We inspire. We strive to be the best.

    Like you.

    Congratulations to this years winners. As the official agency in charge of inspiring visitors to choose Omaha, you make our job easier.

    Close to 12 million people visit Omaha every year. Many travel here to see friends and family, while others come for a long weekend, to take in an event, or to attend a meeting.Visitors are always telling us how great the restaurants are in Omaha, how many things there are to do, and, most importantly, how the people here go above and beyond to make visitors feel welcome.

    Please consider the Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau your partnera resource for rediscovering your city and sharing it with others.

    Congratulations again, and we cant wait to tell visitors all about you.

    Congratulations to all the Best of Omaha winners! With so many wonderful choices, its difficult to pick just one as your favorite, isnt it?

    The same goes for Sarpy County, where youll find awesome shopping, great dining, wonderful attractions, challenging golf, amazing baseball, entertainment and live music, plus a fascinating museum and a host of historical attractions.

    Add to that a winery, craft beer breweries, a distillery and even a meaderyall themselves award-winners!

    Enjoy the great outdoors, do a little hiking, biking, or fishing. Take in a festival, air show, or an event at the amphitheater. Theres great family fun for all.

    Whether youre looking for a night out, a fun day, or plans for the weekend, theres an adventure for every taste waiting right around the corner in Sarpy County.

    Omaha Magazine2016| 10 |omahamagazine.com

    Best of Omaha 2016Civic Leaders

  • BEST OF OMAHA RESULTS

    Best of Omaha2016| 11 |bestofomaha.com

    Best of Omaha 2016Best of Omaha Results

    OMAHA MAGAZINES BEST OF OMAHA contest is now in its 24th year! Since 1992, you and your neighbors have been voting for their favorite pizza joint, hair salon, home remodeler, auto body shop, and dozens of other businesses in the pure, popu-lar voting contest that is Best of Omaha. This year, over 40,000 people cast ballots that held more than 700,000 individual votes!

    Best of Omaha is audited by the account-ing firm Goracke & Associates. Media part-ners KETV 7 and Best of Omaha Festival venue sponsor Baxter Arena helped pro-mote the areas most recognized contest. Thank you, sponsors!

    In order to keep the Best of Omaha the fresh-est barometer of where your passions lie, we are continuously adding new sections to the ballot. This years roster expanded to 275 distinct categories.

    We congratulate each and every business that received votes and are honored that so many winners proudly feature the coveted Best of Omaha logo on their storefronts and vehicles, in their marketing materials and advertis-ingeven on employee badges and buttons!

    We encourage you to continue supporting your favorite Omaha businesses and also check out the winners you dont know they earned it!

    And now, on to the 2016 Best of Omaha winners list...

    O

  • When you understand the power of customerservice you become more than a teammate.

    Youre a champion.

    Search for Your Next Career Move Today. http://bit.ly/paypalne

  • Thank you Omaha for recognizing thePayPal work culture.

    As employers, its our greatest asset.

    Were proud to be a part of this awesome community.

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 16 |omahamagazine.com

    0010-2015UpstreamAd-encounter-8.375x10.875_fnl.pdf 1 4/6/15 3:27 PM

    2016 Winner

    Sunday Brunch

    KETV 7 Baxter Arena

  • Best of Omaha2016| 17 |bestofomaha.com

    Best of Omaha 2016Dining

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    APPETIZERSKona Grill

    Old ChicagoBonefish Grill

    BAGELSBrueggers Bagels

    Bagel BinPanera Bread

    BAKERYRotellas Italian Bakery

    402-592-6600 rotellasbakery.com

    Le Quartier Bakery & CafeGerdas German Restaurant & Bakery

    402-553-6774 gerdasgermanrestaurant.com

    BARBECUEFamous Daves

    Four locations famousdaves.com

    Dickeys Barbecue PitSwine Dining BBQ

    BOWL OF SOUPUpstream Brewing Company

    11th & Jackson/171st & West Center upstreambrewing.com

    WheatFields Eatery & Bakery402-955-1485

    wheatfieldscatering.com

    Ms Pub

    wherefamilies

    gather

    family owned and handcrafted baked goodsold market express one pacific place shadow lake

    voted best desserts, best soup and best sunday brunchwheatfieldscatering.com

    2016 Winner

    Sunday Brunch

    KETV 7 Baxter Arena

    THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUR

    CONTEST!OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 18 |omahamagazine.com

  • Best of Omaha2016| 19 |bestofomaha.com

    Best of Omaha 2016Dining

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    BREAKFASTLe Peep

    lepeepomaha.com

    Jimmys Egg11-Worth Cafe

    BREW PUBUpstream Brewing Company

    11th & Jackson/171st & West Center upstreambrewing.com

    Blatt Beer & TableCrescent Moon

    BRICK OVEN PIZZAPitch Pizzeria

    Dundee and West Omaha locations pitchpizzeria.com

    Dante Ristorante PizzeriaSPIN! Pizza

    BUFFETChina Buffet

    Valentinos PizzaPizza Ranch

    BURRITOQdoba Mexican Eats

    Alvarados Mexican FoodFernandos Cafe and Cantina

    402-330-5707 fernandosomaha.com

    CAKESThe Cake Gallery

    The CakeryThe Cake Specialist

    177th & Center 934-9914 | 156th & Dodge 408-1728 | 120th & Blondo 991-8222Drive-Thru Open (Center St. Only) Open Daily 6:30am-2:00pm

    Serving Breakfast & Lunch All Day!

    Thanks for Voting U

    s

    #1 BREAKFAST

    8 YEARS in a Row!

    fernandosomaha.com

    FernandosCafe and Cantina

    380 N. 114th St.Omaha, NE 68154

    402.330.57077555 Pacific St.

    Omaha, NE 68114402.339.8006

    1600 Washington St.Blair, NE 68008402.533.4450

    Sonoran Style CookingMade Fresh Daily.

    Catering and Party Rooms Also Available.

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 20 |omahamagazine.com

    rotellasbakery.com

    Although officially incorporated in 1921, the strength and family tradition of Rotellas Italian Bakery, Inc. dates back over a century and half. Since our inception, Rotellas has specialized in high quality breads and rolls that have delighted our customers. The influence of our family owned and operated company guarantees our customers a strong sense of purpose and commitment to our products.

    As my father would say, We wish you the very best...from the Rotella family!

    Louis Rotella Jr., CEO/President

    A FamilyTraditionSince 1921

    1969

    1976

    1952

    Rotella 2016 Omaha Mag Ad_1st.indd 1 10/16/15 3:15 PM

  • Best of Omaha2016| 21 |bestofomaha.com

    Best of Omaha 2016Dining

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    CHEF IN OMAHAClayton Chapman, The Grey PlumePaul Kulik, Boiler Room, Le Bouillon

    Jennifer Coco, j.coco402-884-2626

    jcocoomaha.com

    CHINESEThree Happiness Express

    Golden PalaceJade Garden

    COFFEEHOUSEScooters Coffee

    Crane CoffeeStories Coffeehouse

    CUPCAKESJones Bros. Cupcakes

    Aksarben Village / 180th & Center jonesbroscupcakes.com

    Gigis CupcakesCupCake! Omaha

    DELIJasons Deli

    Gandolfos New York DeliRazzys Deli

    DESSERTSWheatFields Eatery & Bakery

    402-955-1485 wheatfieldscatering.com

    Dlice European Bakery & Cafe402-505-9500

    deliceeuropeanbakery.com

    Farmhouse Cafe402-393-0640

    farmhousecafe.com

    Lunch Mon-Fri 11-2 Dinner Mon-Sat 5-10

    5203 Leavenworth st. Omaha, NE 68106

    www.jcocoomaha.com

    3 Time Best of Omaha Winner

    3461 S 84th St, Omaha, NE 68124402.393.0640 . farmhousecafe.com

    THANK YOU FOR VOTING FARMHOUSE CAFEBEST OF OMAHA!

    Farm Fresh Foods YouLove To Eat

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 22 |omahamagazine.com

    Grazie,Omaha!

    LEGENDARYPIZZA & PASTA

    SINCE 1953

    45th & Leavenworth 402-556-6464Closed Monday LaCasaPizzaria.net

    FOLLOW US

    Thank you, Omaha for voting us into the Best of Omaha Winners Circle 9 years in a row.

    We love calling Omaha home.

    health life retirement PhysiciansMutual.com 1-800-228-9100

    3821 Center St. 402/346-1528GreekIslandsOmaha.com

    Family Owned Since 1983Catering ~ Party Room AvailableHomemade, Fresh Food ~ Always

    Best Greek

    Thank You for voting us #1 Best Greek.

  • Best of Omaha2016| 23 |bestofomaha.com

    Best of Omaha 2016Dining

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    DONUTSKrispy Kreme Doughnuts

    Dunkin DonutsLaMars Donuts

    FAMILY RESTAURANTCheddars

    Petrows Restaurant 402-551-0552 petrows.com

    Summer Kitchen Cafe

    FISH FRYHoly Name Fish Fry

    Mary Our Queen Fish FrySt Patricks of Elkhorn Fish Fry

    FOOD TRUCKLocalmotive Food Truck

    La Casa Food TruckMaria Bonita

    402-731-0243mariabonitaonline.com

    FRENCHLe Bouillon

    Le Voltaire French RestaurantDarios Brasserie

    FRENCH FRIESRunza

    Runza. The Difference is Real. runza.com

    Broncos Self-serviceFive Guys

    runza.com

    Thank you Omaha For Voting us Best Fish Fry!2901 fontenelle Blvd.

    MEXICAN CUISINE & CATERING5132 L Street Omaha, NE 68117

    mariabonitaonline.com402.731.0243

    3 YearsIn a Row!

    Homemade Ice cream and PIes 5914 center Petrows.com 402.551.0552

    Serving Nebraska's Great Steaks and American Classics!

    omamag.com/save

    SUBSCRIBE TODAY!

    Dont miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine

    NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015

    NOTRE DAMEFROM OMAHA

    to

    Rev. John Jenkins

    LAUREN GARRISONSurly Lass, British Sass

    BOBSLEDDING? IN NEBRASKA?Olympic Gold Medalist Curtis Tomasevicz

    BEST DOCTORSOMAHA 2015-2016

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 24 |omahamagazine.com

    Dear Omaha,Thank you for being you.

  • Best of Omaha2016| 25 |bestofomaha.com

    Best of Omaha 2016Dining

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    FRIED CHICKENJack and Marys Restaurant

    Time Out FoodsBig Mamas Kitchen & Catering

    FROZEN YOGURTOrange Leaf

    TCBYYoyo Berri

    GLUTEN-FREE MENUBiaggis Ristorante Italiano

    Evolve Paleo ChefPudgys Pizzeria

    GOURMET HAMBURGERSinful Burger Sports Grill

    Block 16Louie Ms Burger Lust

    GREEKGreek Islands Restaurant

    402-346-1528 greekislandsomaha.com

    Jim & Jennies Greek VillageFetas Gyros & Catering402-504-4976 and 402-558-5623

    fetasgyros.com

    GYROSKing Kong

    Legacy Gyros402-93GYROS (402-934-9767)

    legacygyros.com

    Amseterdam Falafel & Kabob

    Thank You Omaha For Voting Us

    Best Greek Food8 Years in a Row!

    114th & Dodge 402.504.497640th & Dodge 402.558.5623

    (Drive thru at this location)fetasgyros.com

    Fresh, Greek, Fast!Eat In - Catering

    M-Th & Sa: 11a-8:30p Fri: 11a-9p

    3223 N. 45th StreetTurning Point Campus,

    Bldg AOmaha, NE 68104

    402.455.MAMA(6262)

    ThankYou

    Omaha!

    Thank You for Voting Us

    #1 GYROS

    4 Omaha locations 1 Lincoln locationkingkongfastfood.com

    16920 Wright Plaza (The Shops of Legacy)402.93.GYROS | LEGACYGYROS.COM

    THANK YOU FOR MAKING USTHE BEST OF OMAHA AGAIN!

    Thank You for Voting Us BEST OF OMAHA!

    2615 N. 90th St. 402-397-2131 razzysdeli.com

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 26 |omahamagazine.com

    Thank You Omaha for Voting us the Best Indian Resturant for 10 Years in a row!

    10922 Elm StreetOmaha, NE 68144

    402-392 7331jaipurbrewhouse.com

    Omahas First Brewing Company with Unique Jalapeo and

    Raspberry Beers.

    Lunch:Thursday & Friday - 11am to 2pm

    Dinner:Sunday - Wednesday - 5pm to 9:30pmThursday - Saturday - 4:30pm to 10pm

    402.933.1445www.tajomaha.com

    654 N 114th Omaha, NE 68154

    3001 S. 32nd Ave Omaha, NE 402-345-5656

    Family Owned & OperatedAuthentic Italian Cuisine Party Rooms Available

    Carry Out Available

    Serving Lunch & Dinner Mon-Sat

    Thank You Omaha for Continually Voting Us Best Italian Restaurant

    Join the Home of the Bowl of Beer for Happy HourMonday-Saturday 4:00-7:00 p.m.

    14110 S Street 402-991-2663 www.addysbar.com

    THANK YOU FOR VOTING USBEST OF OMAHA!

    2715 S. 120th St. | 707 S. 72nd St. www.krispykreme.com

    Thank You Omaha for Voting us Best Doughnuts

    SUBSCRIBE TODAY!

    Dont miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine

    omamag.com/save

    Brent La Rue

    Ernest Hem

    ingway m

    eets

    James Dea

    n meets In

    diana Jone

    s

    Life in the Nebra

    ska Sandhills

    What a Ti

    ny Town C

    an Teach

    About Livi

    ngand L

    oving

    Special Sections

    Omahas t

    opDentists

    Best of Om

    aha Cam

    paign 2016

    July/August

    2015

    JULY/AUGUST 2014

    war &Peace

    Chuck Hagel battles for

    a future free of the quagmires

    of the past.

    OmahastopDentistsBest of Omaha Campaign 2015

    The Loyal Royal Alex GordonMalorie Maddox

    Omaha Stories

    NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015

    NOTRE DAME

    FROM OMAHAto

    Rev. John Jenkins

    LAUREN GARRISONSurly Lass, British SassBOBSLEDDING?

    IN NEBRASKA?Olympic Gold Medalist Curtis TomaseviczBEST DOCTORSOMAHA 2015-2016

  • Best of Omaha2016| 27 |bestofomaha.com

    Best of Omaha 2016Dining

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    HAMBURGERStellas Bar & Grill

    106 Galvin Road, Bellevue 402-291-6088

    Dinkers BarFive Guys

    HOT WINGSOscars Pizza

    Buffalo Wild WingsAddys Sports Bar & Grill

    402-991-2663 addysbar.com

    ICE CREAMTed & Wallys

    402-341-5827 tedandwallys.com

    eCreameryZesto Ice Cream & Grill

    INDIANJaipur Indian Restaurant

    and Brewing402-392-7331

    jaipurbrewhouse.com

    Mother IndiaThe Taj Kabob & Curry

    ITALIANLo Sole Mio Ristorante Italiano

    402-345-5656 losolemio.com

    Vincenzos Italian Ristorante402-498-3889

    vincenzos-ne.com

    Spezia

    tedandwallys.com 9 Years In A Row

    EST. 1986

    Old Market1120 Jackson Street (402) 341-5827

    Coming Soon to Benson6023 Maple Street

    Thanks to our customers for voting us the Best Burger in Omaha

    Stellas Bar and GrillServing World Famous Hamburgers since 1936

    106 Galvin Rd Bellevue, NE 402-291-6088 Open Monday-Saturday, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 28 |omahamagazine.com

  • Best of Omaha2016| 29 |bestofomaha.com

    Best of Omaha 2016Dining

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    JAPANESEHiro 88

    Kobe Steak House of JapanSakura Bana

    KOREANMaru Sushi Korean Grill

    Korean GrillKorea King

    LUNCHCharlestons

    402-991-0055/402-431-0023 charlestons.com

    JAMS American Grill402-399-8300 jamseats.com

    Ms Pub

    MEXICANLa Mesa

    la-mesa.com

    Cilantros Mexican Bar & GrillHectors

    MIDDLE EASTERNEl Basha Mediterranean Grill

    Marrakech Gourmet402-502-0739

    marrakechgourmetomaha.com

    Mediterranean Bistro

    NEW RESTAURANT IN 2015The Market House

    Mula Mexican Kitchen & TequileriaHeritage Food & Wine

    El Basha Mediterranean Grill

    Thank You Omaha for voting us Best Middle

    Eastern Dining

    7503 Pacific St.402.934.6266elbashagrill.com

    Mon.-Thur. 11:00am 8:30pm Fri.-Sat. 11:00am9:00pm Sun. 12:00pm7:00pm

    Thanks for Your Vote Omaha!

    402.502.0739504 N 33rd St. Omaha, NE 68131marrakechgourmetomaha.com

    A Fusion of Moroccan and Mediterranean Flavors

    Omahas Only Authentic German Restaurant

    Locally Owned Since 1976

    DANKESCHN OMAHA!Pan Fried Chicken WednesdaysCatering, Cakes, Pies & Strudel

    5180 Leavenworth402-553-6774www.gerdasgermanrestaurant.com

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 30 |omahamagazine.com

    The Difference is REAL Fruit

    4 Locations in Omaha3693 N 129th Street2506 S 171st Court2119 S 67th Street510 S 12th StreetKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter Arena

    2016 First Place

    Smoothies

    KETV 7 Baxter Arena

    HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY FROM 4PM-6PM

    CALZONES PASTA SALADS LUNCH SPECIALS

    APPETIZERS BEER WINE MARGARITAS

    THANK YOU OMAHA FOR VOTING US BEST PIZZA 24 STRAIGHT YEARS!

    Hand-stretched New York style pizza

    391-18817834 Dodge St.

    330-144412997 W. Center Rd.

    344-22221109 Howard St.

    (Old Market)

    ZIOSPIZZERIA.COM3623 N. 129 ST. OMAHA, NE402.991.9088 | SALT88.COM

    THANK YOU OMAHA!

    THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUR

    CONTEST!

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 32 |omahamagazine.com

    Thank you, Omaha!

    Were sweet on you,too.

    1005 Howard Street / 402-344-8846OldMarketCandy.com

    Chocolates and fudge made fresh inour candy kitchen (come watch!)

    An Old Market original since 1977 Best of Omaha Sweet Shop winner

    1006 Dodge St Omaha NE402.614.2121

    www.noshwine.comCheck our website for daily specials and events

    Thank You for Voting Us the Best of Omaha 4 Years in a Row!

    2016 Winner

    Revers

    e Happy Hour

    KETV 7 Baxter Arena

    Owner Lila Anderson

    3605 North 147th St.Omaha, NE402.496.1199

    737 North 114th St.Omaha, NE402.498.3868

    2903 Samson WayBellevue, NE402.292.2944

    Voted 14 Years in a Row!

    Age 10 and under.1 Child per adult.

    All you can eatChinese buffet and

    Mongolian Grill

    BELLEVUE 402-934-2300COUNCIL BLUFFS 712-256-1221EAGLE RUN 402-779-8600MILLARD 402-829-1616CATERING 402-699-5555

    famousdaves.com

    Village Pointe / Regency Court

  • Best of Omaha2016| 33 |bestofomaha.com

    Best of Omaha 2016Dining

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    RESTAURANT BEER SELECTIONOld Chicago

    Upstream Brewing Company11th & Jackson/171st & West Center

    upstreambrewing.com

    Blatt Beer & Table

    REUBEN SANDWICHCrescent Moon

    402-345-1708 beercornerusa.com

    Sean OCaseys PubGoldbergs

    ROMANTIC RESTAURANTV. Mertz

    Flatiron CafeBrother Sebastians

    SALADParadise Bakery & Cafe

    402-991-3000/402-934-5757 paradisebakery.com

    Charlestons 402-991-0055/402-431-0023

    charlestons.com

    Green Belly

    SANDWICHESJimmy JohnsJasons DeliWhich Wich

    SEAFOODShucks Fish House

    402-827-4376 shucksfishhouse.com

    Bonefish GrillPlank Seafood Provisions

    Great Seafood Great Prices

    shucksfishhouse.com 1218 S 119th St (119th & Pacific) 1911 Leavenworth St 16901 Wright Plz (168th & Center)

    2016 First Place

    Reuben Sandwich

    KETV 7 Baxter Arena

    3578 Farnam St 402-345-1708www.beercornerusa.com

    Try OmahasFavorite Reuben!

    Omahas largest selection of craft beers.

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 34 |omahamagazine.com

    Kia of Omaha84th & F Street kiaofomaha.com

    We love you too, Omaha.XOXO

    You voted us Best of Omaha, and we cant thank you enough. But well try, by continuing to offer our lowest prices and

    highest quality of customer service. Thank you!

  • Best of Omaha2016| 35 |bestofomaha.com

    Best of Omaha 2016Dining

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    SMOOTHIESJuice Stop

    Smoothie KingTropical Smoothie Caf

    STEAKHOUSEMahogany Prime Steakhouse

    402-445-4380 mahoganyprime.com

    The Drover402-391-7440

    droverrestaurant.com

    801 Chophouse402-341-1222

    801restaurantgroup.com

    SUNDAY BRUNCHGranite City Food & BreweryWheatFields Eatery & Bakery

    402-955-1485 wheatfieldscatering.com

    Upstream Brewing Company11th & Jackson/171st & West Center

    upstreambrewing.com

    SUSHIBlue Sushi Sake Grill

    Hiro 88Kona Grill

    THAIMai Thai

    Salween ThaiTaste of Thailand

    VIETNAMESESaigon Restaurant

    Saign SurfaceVietnamese Asian Restaurant

    Prime Steak Fine Wine Premium Service13665 California Street|Omaha, Nebraska|402.445.4380| mahoganyprime.com

    Top 100 Restaurants in America11 Years in a Row

    2015 Winner

    Omah

    as Bu

    siness-to-Business Magazine

    B2B OMAHAS

    Private party rooms available for 6 to 40 people.

    2016 First Place

    Steakhouse

    KETV 7 Baxter Arena

    The Original Whiskey Steak

    2121 S. 73rd St. DroverRestaurant.com 402.391.7440

    2016 Winner

    Steakhouse

    KETV 7 Baxter Arena

    Voted Best of Omaha 5 years in a row

    THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUR

    CONTEST!

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

  • omaha magazine best of omaha 2015 37

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 38 |omahamagazine.com

    Thank you, Omaha!Were taking a bow.

    Omaha Performing Arts is proud to have the Holland Center

    voted Best Live Music Venue for the fifth year in a row.

    1200 Douglas Street | OmahaPerformingArts.org | 402.345.0202

    Serving Omaha for over 10 years

    www.hamiltonheightscdc.com

    134th & Fort402.933.33335320 N. 134th St.

    156th & Maple402.502.522515475 Taylor St.

    127th & Dodge402.492.999912710 Webster St.402.932.29998812 Blondo St - Omaha

    martialartsomaha.com

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES!KIDS MARTIAL ARTSADULT MARTIAL ARTSBIRTHDAY PARTIES

    Mention this ad for2 FREE WEEKS

    of classes!

    402-334-597513212 Cottner St. Omaha, NE

    BestCarePetHospital.net

    Best Care Pet Hospital West

    WEST

    KETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter Arena

    2016 Winner

    Veterinary Clinic

    KETV 7 Baxter Arena

    Full service Veterinary hospital caring for cats, dogs, ferrets,

    rabbits, pocket pets; and a special interest in birds & exotics!

    Dr. Michael Siggers & Staff

    10722 Sapp Brothers Dr. 402.895.6004turfcareomaha.com

    Our Lawn Care Results AreGuaranteed!

    3616 South 132nd Street 402.333.3555 . skatedaze.com

    Thank you for voting us

    Best of Omaha 9 years running!

    Thanks Omaha for voting Best of Omaha!

    June 3-5, 2016

    tasteofomaha.infoProduced by: Mid-America Expositions 402.346.8003

  • Best of Omaha2016| 39 |bestofomaha.com

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    Best of Omaha 2016Family

    Montessori Educational Centers, Inc.WHERE CHILDREN LEARN TO LOVE TO LEARN

    402.393.1311 | OmahaMontessori.com

    Thank You Omaha for Voting Us

    the # 1 Pre-School!

    Thank You Omaha for Voting Us

    the # 1 Pre-School!

    CHILD DAY CAREHamilton Heights

    Child Development CenterThe Hills Montessori

    402-884-8715 thehillsmontessoriomaha.com

    Millard Childrens Academy

    CHILD PARTY PROVIDERThe Amazing Pizza Machine

    BounceU of OmahaDefy Gravity

    CHILDRENS ATTRACTIONOmahas Henry Doorly Zoo

    & AquariumOmaha Childrens Museum

    Fontenelle Forest Nature Center

    DANCE STUDIONebraska Dance

    Fusion DanceKitty Lee Dance

    FAMILY BEHAVIOR THERAPYBoys Town Behavioral

    Arbor Family CounselingThe Munroe-Meyer Institute

    Providing quality dance education in a positive and

    encouraging atmosphere

    N E B R A S K A D A N C E11426 Davenport St, Omaha

    402.895.0646nebraskadance.com

    Thank you Omaha for voting us best dance studio

    402.934.7557 millardwellness.com 168th & Center / Armburst VillageWe appreciate the opportunity to serve you.

    Millard Wellness Center

    CHIROPRACTIC ACUPUNCTURE

    THANK YOU FOR VOTING US

    BEST OF OMAHA!(Three YearsIn a Row!)

  • Thank You for Voting Us the Best Family Dentist

    for the 9th Year in a Row!

    thedent is tsomaha.comHILLSBOROUGHVILLAGE POINTRALSTON SQUAREDUNDEE

    Brian Pendley, D.D.S. Amy Ruf, D.D.S. Jay Samuelson, D.D.S.J.R. Demman, D.D.S. Jeffrey T. Garvey, D.D.S.

    Matthew Yen, D.D.S Chad Snow, D.D.S.

  • Best of Omaha2016| 41 |bestofomaha.com

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    Best of Omaha 2016Family

    FAMILY DENTIST OFFICEThe Dentists

    402-445-4647 thedentistsomaha.com

    Premier Dental402-718-8741

    premiersmile.com

    Todays Dental402-333-1120

    omahadentists.net

    Quality Dental Care

    FAMILY ENTERTAINMENTOmahas Henry Doorly Zoo

    & AquariumThe Amazing Pizza Machine

    Alley V Omaha

    FESTIVALTaste of Omaha

    tasteofomaha.info

    Omaha Summer Arts FestivalMAHA Music Festival

    GYMNASTICSPremier Gymnastics

    Metro Stars GymnasticsNebraska Gold Gymnastics

    LASER TAGSkateDaze402-333-3555

    skatedaze.com

    Family Fun Center XLAlley V Omaha

    MARTIAL ARTSSan-Mai, Inc.

    Omaha Blue Waves Martial ArtsMidwest Tae Kwon Do

    402-932-2999 martialartsomaha.com

    Thank You for Voting Us the Best Family Dentist

    for the 9th Year in a Row!

    thedent is tsomaha.comHILLSBOROUGHVILLAGE POINTRALSTON SQUAREDUNDEE

    Brian Pendley, D.D.S. Amy Ruf, D.D.S. Jay Samuelson, D.D.S.J.R. Demman, D.D.S. Jeffrey T. Garvey, D.D.S.

    Matthew Yen, D.D.S Chad Snow, D.D.S.

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 42 |omahamagazine.com

    TWO MEN AND A TRUCKOmaha

    402.597.6683twomenandatruckomaha.com

    Thank you for voting us the Best Of Omaha Moving Company for 11 years!

    Each franchise is independently owned and operated. U.S. DOT No. 2590545 NPSC No. M-14107

    THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUR

    CONTEST!

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

  • Best of Omaha2016| 43 |bestofomaha.com

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    Best of Omaha 2016Family

    MOVIE THEATERAksarben CinemaMajestic Cinema

    Marcus Twin Creek Cinema

    MUSIC LESSONSOmaha Conservatory of Music

    402-932-4978 omahacm.org

    SNJ Studio of MusicDietze Music

    PEDIATRIC DENTIST OFFICESmile Station

    Pediatric Dentistry402-330-5535

    omahakidsdentist.com

    Pedodontics, P.C.Childrens Dental Specialists

    PEDIATRICIANDr. Lisa Whitcomb,

    Omaha Childrens ClinicFrancis Harrison,

    Childrens PhysiciansMichael Moore, Childrens Physicians

    PRESCHOOLMontessori Educational

    Centers Inc.The Gingerbread House Preschool

    Primrose School of Legacy

    PROFESSIONAL OMAHA SPORTS TEAMOmaha Storm Chasers

    Omaha LancersOmaha Rollergirls

    Dental Implants Cosmetic Dentistry Sedation Family Dentistry Marty J. Matz, D.D.S. & Kate L. May, D.D.S.

    402.397.8050 www.2thdoc.org15751 W Dodge Road

    Thank You Omaha!

    THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR USOur goal at the YMCA is to provide top-quality programs and services for our community. Thank you for recognizing us as the Best of Omaha!

    YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA www.metroymca.org

    Youth Athletic Association Youth Summer Camp Spinning Class

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 44 |omahamagazine.com

    The Hills Montessori C H I L D C A R E & L E A R N I N G C E N T E R

    402.884.8715 6210 N. 107th St. Omaha NE TheHillsMontessoriOmaha.com

    Thank you for voting usBest of Omaha again!

    Offering quality year-round childcareand educational programs

    emphasizing the principles of Maria Montessorrifor infants, toddlers, and primary (preschool).

    Contact us to schedule a tour today!

  • Best of Omaha2016| 45 |bestofomaha.com

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    Best of Omaha 2016Family

    PUBLIC GOLF COURSETiburon Golf

    Elmwood Park Golf CourseIndian Creek Golf Course

    STUDENT TUTORINGSylvan Learning Center

    Huntington Learning CenterKumon Math & Reading Center

    YOUTH ATHLETIC ORGANIZATIONYMCA of Greater Omaha

    10 locations metroymca.org

    Millard Athletic AssociationKingswood Athletic Association

    YOUTH CHEERLEADING CLUBElite Cheer402-537-0855

    elitecheer.com

    Airborne AcademyMidwest Cheer Cougars

    YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUBKingswood Athletic Association

    Millard Athletic AssociationBJSA

    YOUTH GOLF LEAGUEEagle Run Golf CourseThe First Tee of Omaha

    Tiburon Junior Golf

    Nebraskas Premiere Cheerleading & Tumbling center

    Learn basic cheer techniques:Jumps, Tumbling, Stunts & Pyramids

    www.elitecheer.com(402) 537-0855

    2410 S. 140th CircleOmaha, NE 68144

    A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.

    I bust mine so you can kick theirs.

    KETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter Arena

    2016 First Place

    Youth

    Cheerleading Club

    KETV 7 Baxter Arena

    We teach kids how to win through-Hard Work! Perserverence!Accountability! Discipline! Integrity!

    Strings Piano Voice Guitar Winds Brass Percussion Conducting Composition

    Now offering lessons in:

    Come see why...wasvoted

    Master Classes Talks Concerts ... and more!

    Inside the Mind of the Artist is OCMs FREE interactive event series featuring internationally recognized guest artists.

    omahacm.org | @OmaConservatory | facebook.com/omahacm 402.932.4978 | 3504 S. 108th St., Omaha NE 68144

    InsIde MIndthe of the ArtIstGET

    INSIDEthe of theMINDARTIST

    See the full list of events at omahacm.org/ima

    FEATURING...

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 46 |omahamagazine.com

    WHERE EVERY MOMENT IS THE MAIN EVENT.UNO ATHLETIC EVENTS | LIVE CONCERTS | COMMUNITY EVENTS | HOLLAND COMMUNITY ICE RINK

    VISIT BAXTERARENA.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT EVENTS & TICKETS

  • Best of Omaha2016| 47 |bestofomaha.com

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    Best of Omaha 2016Family

    Here at SkateDaze, we take pride in

    knowing that we have provided so many

    fond, lifelong memories to kids, parents,

    and grandparents alike. Thanks to all of

    our fun-loving customers and employees

    for making us the Best of Omaha for the

    last nine years!

    -Scott Cernik, Owner

    YOUTH SUMMER CAMPYMCA of Greater Omaha

    10 locations metroymca.org

    Camp RivercrestCamp Legacy

    YOUTH SWIM LESSONSDiVentures

    402-933-6251 diventures.net

    Swimtastic Swim SchoolLittle Waves Family Swim School

    YOUTH VOLLEYBALL SPORTS CLUBThe Volleyball AcademyNebraska Elite Volleyball

    Premier Volleyball

    omamag.com/save

    SUBSCRIBE TODAY!

    Dont miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine

    NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015

    NOTRE DAMEFROM OMAHA

    to

    Rev. John Jenkins

    LAUREN GARRISONSurly Lass, British Sass

    BOBSLEDDING? IN NEBRASKA?Olympic Gold Medalist Curtis Tomasevicz

    BEST DOCTORSOMAHA 2015-2016

    THANK YOU FOR VOTING COX

    OMAHAS BEST INTERNET PROVIDER

    2015 Cox Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • omaha magazine best of omaha 2015 49

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 50 |omahamagazine.com

    Ricky NewtonThank You for Voting Ricky Newton

    Best Brazilian Blowout!

    402.515.4785 | rickynewton.com2567 S 171st Ct, Omaha, NE 68130

    Best Hair Salon

    Best Mens Haircut

    Best Haircolorist

    Best Blow Dry Bar

    1120 South 105 Street | 402.934.8727 | bungalow8omaha.com

    Eric Burden

    a b i d f | #bungalow8omaha

  • Best of Omaha2016| 51 |bestofomaha.com

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    Best of Omaha 2016Health & Beauty

    Serving your family for over 130 years!

    Weve helped generations through difficult times with compassion and integrity.

    www.heafeyheafey.com

    402-391-39007805 W. Center Rd.

    BELLEVUE CHAPEL: 402-291-5000 BellevueDWORAK CHAPEL: 402-346-1144 16th & Vinton

    ACUPUNCTURE (LICENSED)Thirteen Moons

    TCM Acupuncture ClinicRiver Point Acupuncture, LLC

    402-991-9454 riverpointacupuncture.com

    BARRE FITNESS FACILITYPure Barre402-933-5010

    purebarre.com/ne-omahaloveland

    The Barre Code402-884-1667

    thebarrecode.com

    Sweat Cycle & Soul

    BEAUTY SUPPLY STORELovelySkin402-697-6565

    lovelyskin.com/retail

    BeautyFirstbeautyfirstnebraska.com

    Sally Beauty Supply

    BLOW DRY BARLark Blow Dry Studio

    Primp and BlowA Blow Dry BarBUNGALOW/8 Hairdressing

    402-934-8727 bungalow8omaha.com

    Weber Orthodontics

    We Love to Make You Smile :)

    2422 S. 179th St. . weberorthodontics.com . 402.896.4500

    Locally owned & operated!

    Visit us at one of our six locations

    beautyfirstnebraska.com

    Shops of Legacy168th & Center

    402.933.4950

    West Center2730 S 140th St.

    402.691.8196

    Midlands Place312 Olson Dr.402.597.9547

    Omaha7816 West Dodge Rd.

    402.397.2105

    Eagle Run13350 W Maple Rd.

    402.496.1787

    SouthPointe Pavilions27th & Pine Lake Rd.

    402.421.1901

    1000 N. 72nd Street 402.827.1355 thirteenmoonsacupuncture.com

    Thank you for voting us BEST LICENSED ACUPUNCTURE!

    THANK YOU FOR VOTING US Best Acupuncture

    8031 West Center Rd, Ste. 225 | 402-991-9454riverpointacupuncture.com

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 52 |omahamagazine.com

    Thanks! for voting us

    #1

    Bellevue402-682-9000

    With 3 locations to serve you!

    Lincoln 402-489-1033

    *On Metabolic More, most clients can expect to lose 1-2 lbs. per week. Results vary per person.

    Discover weight loss that works!

    West Omaha 402-496-0900

    omamag.com/save

    SUBSCRIBE TODAY!

    Dont miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine

    NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015

    NOTRE DAMEFROM OMAHA

    to

    Rev. John Jenkins

    LAUREN GARRISONSurly Lass, British Sass

    BOBSLEDDING? IN NEBRASKA?Olympic Gold Medalist Curtis Tomasevicz

    BEST DOCTORSOMAHA 2015-2016

    2 blocks south of 108th and Q St. | 402.502.1850 |glosssalon.com

    6

    Thank you for voting us Best of Omaha

    Day Spa 6 years running!

    5118 N. 156th St. | Omaha, NE 68116 | 402.932.9263 | DDS4KIDZ.com

    A dentist made just for kids!

    CDS 5x2.375_1015.indd 1 10/25/15 10:04 PM

    ElsassEr ChiropraCtiCWhere good health and happiness start from within!

    33 Years Experience

    11906 I Street 402-333-0352

    elsasserchiropractic.com

    Patients like the options we have

    available.

    Thank You Omaha for Voting Us

    Best of Omaha for 7 Years!

  • Best of Omaha2016| 53 |bestofomaha.com

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    Best of Omaha 2016Health & Beauty

    Creative Hair Design Salon & Spa

    is extremely proud to be voted

    Best of Omaha for 23 years in a row.

    To keep this honor, our staff of 85

    dedicated colleagues knows what it

    takes to take care of our most important

    asset, The Guest. Thank you to our

    guests for voting us No. 1!

    -John Mangiameli, President

    BRAZILIAN BLOWOUTGloss Salon & Day Spa

    402-502-1850 glosssalon.com

    Alicia ClarkRicky Newton at Salon Inspired

    402-515-4785 rickynewton.com

    BREAST AUGMENTATIONAesthetic Surgical Images

    Finkle Cosmetic Surgery Center, P.C.SCULPT Contemporary

    Cosmetic Surgery

    CHIROPRACTORKoca Chiropractic Clinic

    402-496-4570 kocachiropractic.com

    Dr. Gary A. Elsasser, Elsasser Chiropractic

    Dr. Sheri Millard, Millard Wellness Center

    402-934-7557 millardwellness.com

    We are grateful for theoutstanding community support.

    From our family to yours,The Koca Chiropractic Team.

    THANK YOU FOR VOTING US

    BEST OF OMAHAAGAIN FOR 2016!

    402.496.457011420 Blondo St. Ste., 102

    Omaha, NE 68164KocaChiropractic.com

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 54 |omahamagazine.com

    Thank you for voting Igel Orthodontics Best of Omaha and earning us first place for the 9th year in a row.

    At IGEL Orthodontics, youll receive more than

    customized, quality treatment from our friendly team

    youll leave with an orthodontic experience worth smiling about.

    Its as simple as that.

    Smile

    10801 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68154402.330.1152

    igelorthodontics.com

    Best Orth

    odontistIGEL

    ORTHODONTICS

    Youve given us a reason to

    What Will You Dream with Sedation Dentistry?

    Call us in the morning...Well get in you in today - GUARANTEED

    17110 Lakeside Hills Plaza, Omaha, NE 68130402-718-8741 PremierSmile.com

    Call Today For a ComplimentarySedation Consultation - $150 Value

    New Patients Only. Offer Expires December 31st, 2016

    With sedation dentistry you will relax and feel comfortable! We will ease your fear

    and dread of the dentist. Its our promise to you!

  • Best of Omaha2016| 55 |bestofomaha.com

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    Best of Omaha 2016Health & Beauty

    COSMETIC DENTISTSteven D. Wegner, DDS

    402-498-0400 smilesofomaha.com

    Dr. Daniel Beninato, Premier Dental402-718-8741

    premiersmile.com

    Dr. Marty J. Matz, The Tooth Doc402-397-8050

    2thdoc.org

    COSMETIC SURGEONJoel Schlessinger, M.D.,

    Skin Specialists P.C.402-334-7546

    lovelyskin.com/dermatology

    Dr. John Edney, Aesthetic Surgical Images

    Dr. Gerard J. Stanley, SCULPT Contemporary

    Cosmetic Surgery

    DAY SPAGloss Salon & Day Spa

    402-502-1850 glosssalon.com

    Kimberly SpaLovelySkin Spa

    402-334-1226 lovelyskin.com/dayspa

    DERMATOLOGISTJoel Schlessinger, M.D.,

    Skin Specialists P.C.402-334-7546

    lovelyskin.com/dermatology

    Dr. Mary T. Finnegan, Braddock Finnegan Dermatology

    Dr. Jill S. Nelson, Dermatology Specialists of Omaha

    Voted First Place12 Years in a Row

    THANK YOU OMAHA!

    From routine dental care to a complete smile makeover or dental implants, our team

    will provide you with a great experience.

    GENERAL, COSMETIC,AND IMPLANT DENTISTRY.

    CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION.

    402.498.0400 | smilesofomaha.com11840 Nicholas St. Omaha, NE 68154

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 56 |omahamagazine.com

    Thank you for voting meBest Hair Colorist 2016!

    L.A. Celebrity Colorist

    now the Best of Omaha.ChristiClarkColor.com

    402.321.9410

    ChristiClark 18|8 Fine Mens Salons1920 S 67th Street

    (Located at Aksarben Village) 402-932-2088

    & 16909 Lakeside Hills Plaza Suite 109

    (168th and Center in Shoppes at Lakeside)402-614-1899

    Online Booking RecommendedE I G H T E E N E I G H T . C O M

    Visit our site for a full list of programs, amenities, and locations.

    PRAIRIELIFE.COM

    Omaha Locations

    31ST & FARNAM132ND & CENTER84TH & Q STREET

    THIS IS MY

    CLUBPROUD TO BE VOTED BEST OF OMAHA 23 YEARS IN A ROW.

    Nebraskas only licensed STOTT PILATES training centerThank you Omaha for voting us Best Pilates Studio again!

    402.932.7581 | pilatescenterofomaha.com11303 Wright Circle Omaha, NE 68114

    1 block south of 114th and CenterSTOTT PILATES Content Merrithew Corporation, used with permission.

    SUBSCRIBE TODAY!

    Dont miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine

    omamag.com/save

    NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015

    NOTRE DAME

    FROM OMAHAto

    Rev. John Jenkins

    LAUREN GARRISONSurly Lass, British Sass

    BOBSLEDDING? IN NEBRASKA?Olympic Gold Medalist Curtis Tomasevicz

    BEST DOCTORSOMAHA 2015-2016

  • Best of Omaha2016| 57 |bestofomaha.com

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    Best of Omaha 2016Health & Beauty

    ENDURANCE TRAININGKosama

    The Bodysmith Fitness12309 W Maple Rd thebodysmith.com

    Farrells Extreme Bodyshaping

    FITNESS CLUBPrairie Life FitnessThree locations in Omaha

    prairielife.com

    Life Time FitnessBlue Moon Fitness

    bluemoonfitness.com

    FITNESS EQUIPMENT STOREBody Basics Fitness Equipment

    402-397-8866 bodybasics.com

    ScheelsPeak Performance Running Store

    HAIR COLORISTChristi Clark

    402-321-9410 christiclarkcolor.com

    Eric Burden, BUNGALOW/8 Hairdressing

    402-934-8727 bungalow8omaha.com

    Kirby Keomysay, Kontempo

    HAIR SALONCreative Hair Design

    402-300-5660 creativehairdesign.com

    BUNGALOW/8 Hairdressing402-934-8727

    bungalow8omaha.com

    Garbos Salons & Spas

    Why Helix Is Better

    Most machines work front-to-

    back. The Helix turns tradition on

    its side literally. With lateral

    ( or side-to-side) movement, you

    use more muscles, which means

    you burn more fat than during a

    traditional workout in the same

    amount of time.

    Most machines work front-to-back.The Helix turns tradition on its sideliterally. With lateral (or side-to-side)

    movement, you use more muscles, which means you burn more fat than during

    a traditional workoutin the sameamount of time.

    Why Helix is Better

    THANK YOUOMAHA!

    Why Helix Is Better

    Most machines work front-to-

    back. The Helix turns tradition on

    its side literally. With lateral

    ( or side-to-side) movement, you

    use more muscles, which means

    you burn more fat than during a

    traditional workout in the same

    amount of time.

    12025 Pacific Street Omaha, Nebraska 68154

    Phone (402) 330-5660 Fax (402) 330-5662

    creativehairdesign.com

    Voted Number 1 Since 1992!

    Thank You for your confidence and voting us Best Hair Salon again in 2016.

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 58 |omahamagazine.com

    Mohegan

    Mohegan Nail Spa402.493.5977108th & Maple

    3310-12 N 108thOmaha, NE

    When its time to talk, we can help.The only thing more uncomfortable than having the conversation about retirement living, is not having the conversation about retirement living. Fortunately, were here to help with information and advice that can make a potentially awkward situationjust a little bit easier.

    Now is the perfect time to give us a call at 402-829-9020 or visit www.immanuel.com. Together, we will help you find a place thats uniquely your own.

    Thank you for voting for us!Best Retirement Community and Assisted Living

    (402) 829-9020www.immanuel.com KETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter Arena

    2016 Winner

    Retire

    ment Community

    KETV 7 Baxter Arena

  • Best of Omaha2016| 59 |bestofomaha.com

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    Best of Omaha 2016Health & Beauty

    HORMONE REPLACEMENT CLINICMidwest Mens Clinic

    BreakthroughOptima Medical Hormone

    Restorative Health

    KICK BOXING CLASSFarrells Extreme Bodyshaping9Round 30 Min Kickbox Fitness

    iLoveKickboxing

    LASER HAIR REMOVALBare Body Shop

    BodyBrite OmahaMilan Laser

    LASIK EYE SURGERYOmaha Eye and Laser Institute

    Kugler VisionNebraska Laser Eye Associates

    MANICURE & PEDICUREAmerican Nails

    3618 N. 165th St. americannailsandspaomaha.com

    Martini Nails & Spa402-502-2883

    martininailsandspa.com

    Mohegan Nail Spa108th & Maple 402-493-5977

    PEDI MANI SHELLAC ARTIFICIAL NAILS WAXING MASSAGELike us on Facebook & check out our website for

    monthly specials and party packages!

    Thank You Omaha for Voting Us #1 Manicure & Pedicure 5 Years in a Row!

    3618 N. 165th St. (165 & Maple)americannailsandspaomaha.com

    402.779.8700

    402-502-2883 1008 S. 74th Plaza Omaha, NE 68114

    Hours: Mon - Sat 10am - 7:30pm Sunday 12pm - 5pmmartininailsandspa.com

    One private VIP room

    Kids chairs with DVD players

    Separate acrylics room with ventilation system

    Soothing indoor waterfall

    Manicures and PedicuresSpecialty spa treatmentsAcrylic, gel, and solar nailsEyelash extension and microblading eyebrowsCustom artistic paint designsWaxing servicesComplimentary soft drinksDiscounts for parties

    Thank You for Voting UsBest of Omaha!

    402.916.978010811 Prairie Brook Rd. in Rockbrook Village

    barebodyshop.com

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 60 |omahamagazine.com

  • Best of Omaha2016| 61 |bestofomaha.com

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    Best of Omaha 2016Health & Beauty

    MED SPADreams MedSpaLovelySkin Spa

    402-334-1226 lovelyskin.com/dayspa

    Meridian Med Spa

    MENS HAIRCUTBUNGALOW/8 Hairdressing

    402-934-8727 bungalow8omaha.com

    The Beard and Mane18|8 Fine Mens Salons

    MENS SHAVEScissors & Scotch

    The Beard and ManeThe Surly Chap Barbers

    NUTRITION & VITAMIN STORENo Name Nutrition

    NutrishopComplete Nutrition

    OPTOMETRISTDr. Ellen Weiss,

    Millard Family Eyecare402-896-3300

    millardfamilyeyecare.com

    Dr. Corey Langford, Omaha Primary EyeCare

    402-330-3000 omahaeyecare.com

    Dr. Jeff Brewer, Legacy Eyecare402-614-3200

    legacyeyecare.com

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 62 |omahamagazine.com

    Do you suffer from acute pain from:Illness, surgery, a serious injury or accident?

    Do you experience chronic pain from: Arthritis, back or neck pain, headaches, herniated disks,

    fibromyalgia, hip or knee pain?

    Dont let your pain keep you from enjoying life. Discover how to recover!

    Siouxland DiagnosticL a b S e r v i c e s L L C

    Siouxland DiagnosticL a b S e r v i c e s L L C

    Siouxland DiagnosticL a b S e r v i c e s L L C

    Midwest Pain Clinics825 N. 90th Street | Omaha, NE 68114402-391-PAIN (7246)[email protected]

    Midwest Pain Clinics offers a range of treatment options to help manage your daily pains.Our providers have over 50 years combined experience in treating many types of pain.

    Call Midwest Pain Clinics to see how our providers can improve your quality of life.

    Dr. John Cook Dave Johnson, PA Kelly Armstrong, APRN Dr. Kevin Balter Dr. Youngblood

    Voted 1st place two years in a row for Pain Management

  • Best of Omaha2016| 63 |bestofomaha.com

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    Best of Omaha 2016Health & Beauty

    ORTHODONTISTDr. Kort Igel, Igel Orthodontics

    402-330-1152 igelorthodontics.com

    Dr. Thomas J. Weber, Weber Orthodontics

    402-896-4500 weberorthodontics.com

    Dr. Tom Huerter, Huerter Orthodontics

    402-397-4226 drtomortho.com

    PAIN MANAGEMENTMidwest Pain Clinics

    402-391-7246 midwestpainclinics.com

    Methodist Pain Management ClinicNebraska Pain Management Centers

    PERSONAL TRAINING FACILITYTodd Smith Fitness

    402-932-5841 toddsmithfitness.com

    Black Clover Fitnessthe Bodysmith Fitness

    PHYSICAL THERAPYExcel Physical Therapy

    Fyzical Ortho, Balance, Aquatics & Pediatric Therapy

    Makovicka Physical Therapy

    PILATES STUDIOPilates Center of Omaha

    Legacy Pilates Yoga & MoreSweat Cycle & Soul

    REHABILITATION FACILITYBrookestone Meadows

    402-289-2696 brookestonemeadows.com

    Madonna Rehabilitation HospitalQLI

    402.905.2081omahapainmanagement.comAdvanced Pain Management for Active Lifestyles

    When Experience Counts...Care after total joint replacement Stroke recovery Strengthening after cancer treatment Care after surgery Recovery from a fall or extended illness

    ...Experience Rehabilitation at Its Finest

    WrinklesWelcome!

    www.BrookestoneMeadows.comA Proud Member of the Vetter Health Services Family

    600 Brookestone Meadows PlazaElkhorn, NE 68022 | (402) 289-2696

    Results Matter!Thank You Omaha for Voting UsFirst Place, SEVEN Years in a Row

    ElkhornBM_Ad Best of Omaha 2016_102115_Layout 1 10/21/2015 4:02 PM Page 1

    THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUR

    CONTEST!

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 64 |omahamagazine.com

    THANK YOU OMAHA, FOR VOTING USBEST PERSONAL TRAINING FACILITY AGAIN!

    434 N. 76th St. Omaha, NE. 68114402-932-5841 toddsmithtraining.com

    444 N. 76th St. Omaha, NE. 68114402-932-5841 nutrishopomaha.com

    THANK YOU OMAHA!Delivering Unparalleled Service

    and Customer Commitmentto Each Individual.

  • Best of Omaha2016| 65 |bestofomaha.com

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    Best of Omaha 2016Health & Beauty

    KETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter ArenaKETV 7 Baxter Arena

    2016 First Place

    Tattoo Parlor

    KETV 7 Baxter Arena

    SPINNING CLASSSweat Cycle & SoulPrairie Life FitnessThree locations in Omaha

    prairielife.com

    YMCA of Greater Omaha10 locations

    metroymca.org

    TANNING SALONPalm Beach Tan

    Sun Tan CityParadise Bay Tanning

    TATTOO PARLORBig Brain402-342-2885

    bigbrainomaha.com

    Liquid Courage Black Squirrel

    TUMMY TUCKAesthetic Surgical ImagesSCUPLT Comtemporary

    Cosmetic SurgeryVillage Pointe Aesthetic Surgery

    WAXING/HAIR REMOVALAuthentic Brazillian Wax

    by VanellaWaxology

    Wild Prairie Spa

    WEIGHT LOSS CENTERFAST Diet402-214-7788

    meanestmanindieting.com

    Metabolic Research CenterBreakthrough Medical Weight Loss

    YOGA STUDIOLotus House of Yoga

    One Tree YogaYogaMed

    THANK YOU OMAHA, FOR VOTING USBEST PERSONAL TRAINING FACILITY AGAIN!

    434 N. 76th St. Omaha, NE. 68114402-932-5841 toddsmithtraining.com

    444 N. 76th St. Omaha, NE. 68114402-932-5841 nutrishopomaha.com

    THANK YOU OMAHA!Delivering Unparalleled Service

    and Customer Commitmentto Each Individual.

    THANKS FOR VOTING FOR BLUE MOON FITNESS!

    Blue Moon Fitness is comfortable enough and cheap enough that even people who exercise once in a blue moon can fit in!

    Blue Moon Fitness offers an atmosphere where even first time

    exercisers feel comfortable, private exercise areas for women, TVs on every piece of cardio equipment, the lowest rates in town and now

    Blue Moon Fitness has 4 metro Omaha locations to serve you.

    OMAHA NORTH - 108 & MAPLE ST. OMAHA SOUTH - 108 & Q ST.

    OMAHA CENTRAL - 84 & WEST CENTER RD. BELLEVUE - 1402 HARLAN DRIVE

    www.Blue Moon Fitness.com

  • omaha magazine best of omaha 2015 67

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 68 |omahamagazine.com

  • Best of Omaha2016| 69 |bestofomaha.com

    Best of Omaha 2016Household

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    APARTMENTSBroadmoor at Aksarben Village

    402-885-8555 broadmoor.cc

    Broadmoor Hills402-991-0202 broadmoor.cc

    Lakeside Hills Apartments

    APPLIANCE REPAIRServiceOne

    402-593-1111 serviceone.com

    Andys Appliance RepairAll Appliance Service

    BASEMENT REPAIR & WATER PROOFING

    Thrasher800-827-0702

    gothrasher.com

    Jerrys WaterproofingBDB Waterproofing

    BUILDING SUPPLY STOREBuilders Supply Co.

    Millard LumberMenards

    LIVE BETTER. LIVE BROADMOOR.THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST OF OMAHA APARTMENTS

    Broadmoor Hills(180th and Dodge)

    402.991.0202

    Broadmoor at Aksarben Village(64th and Center)402.885.8555

    www.broadmoor.cc

    make your home with us and experience the best

    studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments1 and 2 bedroom villas

    800.827.0702 | GoThrasher.com

    BASEMENT REPAIR & WATERPROOFINGFIRST PLACE WINNERTHREE YEARS IN A ROW

    MUD JACKING2016 WINNER

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 70 |omahamagazine.com

    402.968.4915completecustomhomes.com

    [email protected]

  • Best of Omaha2016| 71 |bestofomaha.com

    Best of Omaha 2016Household

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    CARPET CLEANINGZerorez of OmahaStanley Steemer

    Legacy Carpet Cleaning

    CONDOSMidtown Crossing

    Riverfront PlaceSoMa

    COUNTERTOPSConsolidated Kitchens

    & FireplacesGranite Transformations

    Martins Counter Tops

    CUSTOM CABINETRYConsolidated Kitchens

    & FireplacesEurowood Cabinets Inc.

    Fox Custom Cabinets

    Why Choose MAXIM Cleaning? Celebrates Nearly 40 Years Serving Omaha & Surrounding Areas

    See Our Numerous Everyday & Unique Emergency Services Below

    Carries All Major Certifications and Insurance

    Best of Omaha MAXIM Team6 Time WINNERS!

    Get the BESTFrom the BEST

    402.697.9004 | MaximProCleaners.com10524 Chandler Road, Suite 1 LaVista, NE 68128

    Visit Our Web Site for Current Money Savings Specials!

    Minimum & Out of Metro Area Charges May Apply.Not Valid with Other Offers.

    Air Ducts & Dryer Vents Carpet & Fine Area RugsUpholstered & Leather Furniture Tile & Grout

    Water Damage Clean Up & Dry Out Mold Removal Services

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 72 |omahamagazine.com

    Its everything you want in your home from its fresh architectural style and detailing, to the classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come. Its also why Curt Hofer & Associates is the areas most inspired high-end homebuilder. Imaginatively conceived, flawlessly executed let Curt Hofer & Associates create and build your new custom home.

    FRESH. SIMPLISTIC. CLASSIC.

    It begins with an idea. Please contact Curt Hofer & Associates today! For an appointment, visit curthofer.com or see our Ideabook at houzz.com/curthofer.

    2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha, NE 68130 | Phone: 402.758.0440 | www.curthofer.com

    Thank you, Omaha!

    KETV Baxter Arena

  • Best of Omaha2016| 73 |bestofomaha.com

    Best of Omaha 2016Household

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    CUSTOM CLOSETSMarco Closets & Storage

    402-778-5818 marcoclosets.com/storage

    Affordable Closets402-391-4444

    affordableclosets.com

    Closet Factory

    CUSTOM HOME BUILDERCurt Hofer & Associates

    402-758-0440 curthofer.com

    Pohlad Custom Homes, Inc.402-445-0843

    pohladcustomhomes.com

    Complete Custom Homes402-968-4915

    completecustomhomes.com

    CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMINGLewis Art Gallery

    402-391-7733 lewisartgallery.com

    David M. MangelsensMalibu Gallery

    402-391-4628 malibugalleries.com

    DECORATIVE CONCRETEMoores Concrete Construction

    402-491-3622 mooresconcrete.com

    Schroder ConcreteModern Concrete

    KNITTINGCROCHET

    NEEDLEPOINTBUTTONS

    QUILTING FABRICSCLASSES AVAILABLE

    Lewis Art Gallery

    COME SEE OUR EXTENSIVE SELECTION OF ART, LAMPS, DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES

    AND GIFTS. ONE WEEK CUSTOM PICTURE

    FRAMING SERVICE.

    THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST ART GALLERY AND BEST CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING

    THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST YARN SHOP/QUILTING

    8600 CASS ST. 402.391.7733 LEWISARTGALLERY.COM

    8600 CASS ST. 402.391.7733 PERSONALTHREADS.COM

    KETV 7 Baxter Arena2016 First Place

    Best R

    etail Art Gallery

    KETV 7 Baxter Arena

    2016 First Place

    Yarn / Quilting Shop

    MON.-FRI. 9AM-6PM SAT. 9AM-3PM

    MON.-FRI. 9AM-6PM SAT. 9AM-3PM

    Its everything you want in your home from its fresh architectural style and detailing, to the classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come. Its also why Curt Hofer & Associates is the areas most inspired high-end homebuilder. Imaginatively conceived, flawlessly executed let Curt Hofer & Associates create and build your new custom home.

    FRESH. SIMPLISTIC. CLASSIC.

    It begins with an idea. Please contact Curt Hofer & Associates today! For an appointment, visit curthofer.com or see our Ideabook at houzz.com/curthofer.

    2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha, NE 68130 | Phone: 402.758.0440 | www.curthofer.com

    Thank you, Omaha!

    KETV Baxter Arena

    MUDJACKING, INC.

    CONCRETE LIFTING & LEVELINGSaves you time and money!

    Mudjacking Concrete Replacement Void FillingDriveways Sidewalks Patios

    Thanks for voting us Best of Omaha!

    OMAHA: 402-253-2236 WWW.MIXANMUDJACKING.COM

    Only 1/3 The Cost Of Replacement!

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 74 |omahamagazine.com

    402.491.3289Fefifauxstudios.com

    Serving Omaha Since 1989

    WORLD CLASS, AWARD WINNING PAINTING AND FINISHING STUDIO

  • Best of Omaha2016| 75 |bestofomaha.com

    Best of Omaha 2016Household

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    DECORATIVE PAINTINGFe Fi Faux Studios, Inc.

    402-491-3289 fefifauxstudios.com

    Lee Douglas Interiors, INC.Kelly S. King Academy

    ELECTRICAL SERVICESMiller Electric

    Omaha Electric ServiceHiller Electric

    FENCE & RAILINGSS&W Fence

    402-333-5722 sw-fence.com

    OMARAILAdvantage Fencing

    FIREPLACESClaxton Fireplace Center

    402-491-0800 claxtonfireplace.com

    Fireplace Stone & Patio13709 Industrial Road

    fireplacestonepatio.com

    Fireplace by Design

    15803 Pacific St. Omaha, NE 402-333-5722 sw-fence.com

    Voted Best Fence and Railing Company 5 Years Running!

    402.341.6479 millerelect.com

    Powering all sizes of business. On behalf of all of us, thank you for voting Miller Electric Best of Omaha yet again.

    Were proud to serve companies and communities across Omaha.

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 76 |omahamagazine.comPhone: 402-548-6356

    700 South 72nd StOmaha, NE 68114

    Mon-Sat: 10am to 9pmSun: 10am to 6pm

    nfm.com

    2015 Nebraska Furniture Mart, Inc.

    AppliancesFlooring

    Furniture

    Electronics

    Thank You Omaha For Voting Us Best-Furniture Store Home Accessories Home Audio & Video Floor Coverings

  • Best of Omaha2016| 77 |bestofomaha.com

    Best of Omaha 2016Household

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    Better Doors... at Better Prices

    Thank you Omaha for voting us Best Garage Doors

    Since 1963

    402.331.8920 www.normsdoor.com

    FLOOR COVERINGSNebraska Furniture Mart

    402-548-6356 nfm.com

    Kellys Carpet OmahaMcKeans Floor to Ceiling

    402-331-4062 mckeans.com

    GARAGE DOORSNorms Door Service

    402-331-8920 normsdoor.com

    Omaha Door & Window402-733-6440

    omahadoor.com

    Overhead Door Company of Omaha402-331-0526

    overheaddooromaha.com

    GARAGE FLOORINGSchroder ConcreteGarage Revolution

    In The Garage

    402.660.2900SchroderConcreteOmaha.com

    . Interior Floors

    . Stained Concrete

    . Concrete Stamping

    . Patio & Walkways

    . Engraving & Etching

    . Driveways & Tearouts

    . Garage Floor Coatings

    Thank You For Voting For Us... AGAIN & AGAIN!!!

    Best Garage Flooring & Best Decorative Concrete

    FIVE YEARS IN A ROW!!

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 78 |omahamagazine.com

    192 & West Center | lanohanurser ies.com

    DesigneD | groWn | installeD | unmatCheD

    t h e l e a D i n g l a n D s C a p e D e s i g n C o n s t r u C t i o n F i r m

  • Best of Omaha2016| 79 |bestofomaha.com

    Best of Omaha 2016Household

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    Before

    After

    EXPERT GROUT TILE& STONE CARE

    Clean Seal RecolorRegrout Repair Recaulk

    402-393-2565groutdoctor.com

    Thank You for Voting Us

    Best of Omaha5 Years in a Row!

    GARDEN NURSERY STOREMulhalls

    Lanoha Nurseries402-289-4103

    lanohanurseries.com

    Canoyer Garden Center

    GROUT & TILE REPAIRThe Grout DoctorThe Grout Medic

    Lifetime Stone Restoration402-916-1700

    lifetimestone.com

    HANDYMAN SERVICESHandyman Joes

    ServiceOne402-593-1111

    serviceone.com

    Mr. Handyman

    HEATING & AIR SERVICEA-1 United Heating,

    Air Conditioning & Electrical402-593-7300 a1united.net

    Thermal Services402-397-8100

    thermalservices.com

    aksarben ARS402-331-1233

    aksarbenARS.com

    4972 F Street 402-593-7500 a1united.net

    Delivering Comfort EverywhereEmployee owned | 24 Hour Emergency Service

    2015 WinnerOm

    ahas

    Busine

    ss-to-Business Magazine

    B2B OMAHAS

    12 Consecutive

    Years!

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 80 |omahamagazine.com

    Thank you Omaha for voting us the #1 Homebuilder, again!

    Come see why we are the Best Value in a Custom Neighborhood!

    charlestonhomesomaha.com

    Arbor ViewNorth of 204th & Maple

    402.934.2212

    Pebblebrooke174th & HWY 370402.502.5600

    Model Hours:Wed/Thurs 1pm-6pm Fri/Sat/Sun Noon-4pm

    Thank you Omaha for voting us Best Home Builder!Come see why were the best by visiting one of our furnished models.

    Visit LegacyHomesOmaha.com for a model location near you!

    SERVING THE METRO AREA SINCE 2008

    MARBLE GRANITE TRAVERTINE GROUT RESTORATION

    Lifetime Stone Restoration402.916.1700 | LifetimeStone.com

    Before

    After

    FREEESTIMATES

    THANKYOU

    FOR VOTING US BEST CUSTOM CLOSETS

    affordableclosets.com

    402.391.4444

    402.391.4444AFFORDABLECLOSETS.COM

    20580 Elkhorn Drive Elkhorn, NE 68022

    KETV 7 Baxter Arena

    2016 First Place

    Wate

    r Treatment Systems

  • Best of Omaha2016| 81 |bestofomaha.com

    Best of Omaha 2016Household

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    HOME ACCESSORIESNebraska Furniture Mart

    402-548-6356 nfm.com

    House of J402-778-0650 houseofj.com

    HomeGoods

    HOME AUDIO & VIDEONebraska Furniture Mart

    402-548-6356 nfm.com

    American ElectronicsCustom Electronics

    402.397.4434 customelectronics.tv

    HOME BUILDERCharleston Homes

    The Home Company402-884-4854

    thehomecompanyomaha.com

    Legacy Homes

    HOME CLEANING SERVICEThe MaidsMolly Maid

    402-923-6243 mollymaid.com

    Pink Shoe Cleaning Crew

    Hours: Mon-Thu 10-6, Fri-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-412965 W. Center Rd 402.778.0650

    VISIT US TODAY!

    THANK YOUOMAHA!

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 82 |omahamagazine.com

    Thank You Omaha for Voting us Best 5 Years in a Row!

    Add beauty, value & function to your home and outdoor

    living space!

    Patios Walkways Pool DecksDriveways Steps Fire Pits

    402.491.3622 mooresconcrete.com

    NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015

    NOTRE DAMEFROM OMAHA

    to

    Rev. John Jenkins

    LAUREN GARRISONSurly Lass, British Sass

    BOBSLEDDING? IN NEBRASKA?Olympic Gold Medalist Curtis Tomasevicz

    BEST DOCTORSOMAHA 2015-2016

    SUBSCRIBE TODAY!

    omamag.com/save

    Dont miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine

  • Best of Omaha2016| 83 |bestofomaha.com

    Best of Omaha 2016Household

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    HOME DISASTER RESTORATIONPaul Davis Restoration

    402-553-0373 pdromaha.com

    SERVPROMAXIM Cleaning & Restoration

    402-697-9004 maximprocleaners.com

    HOME GLASS & MIRRORSElite Glass Services

    Quality Glass & MirrorElkhorn Glass

    HOME REMODELINGWards Kitchens and Baths

    Bearded BuildersCornerstone Remodeling, Inc.

    HOME SECURITYSecurity Equipment Inc.

    ADT Home SecurityCox Homelifehomelife.cox.com

    INDOOR WINDOW COVERINGSAmbiance Window Coverings

    402-932-9711 ambiancewindowcoverings.com

    Custom Blinds & Design402-895-9900

    customblindsdesign.com

    Budget Blinds of Omaha

    r

    Ambian

    ce Window CoveringsBest Wind

    ow Coverings

  • 402.331.4062 . 10811 HARRISON ST. OMAHA, NE 68128 . MCKEANS.COM

    Your Home Beautification StoreCelebrating 50 Years of Family-Owned Business

    THANKYOU

    OMAHA!

    Omaha Magazine2016| 84 |omahamagazine.com

    bainultra.com

    Dare to think out of

    the box with CharismTM therapeutic baths.

    The original style features

    a distinctive touch of color

    that defi nes the interior

    from the exterior of the bath.

    Bring your surrounding to life

    with the color that suits you.

    bainultra.com

    Thank You Omaha for Voting us #1Kitchen & Bath Plumbing Fixtures!

    Located at 13827 Industrial Road Omaha NE 402.330.3400 www.kbbriggs.com

    Visit our beautiful showroom and see many tubs on display!

  • Best of Omaha2016| 85 |bestofomaha.com

    Best of Omaha 2016Household

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    INTERIOR DESIGN FIRMInteriors Joan and Associates

    Fluff Interior Design 402-490-1884

    fluffinteriordesign.com

    The Interior Design Firm

    INTERIOR DESIGNERLester Katz, LK Design

    402-934-8088 lkdesign.biz

    Marilyn Schooley Hansen, FASID, The Designers

    402-498-8777 12123 Emmet St

    Julia Russell, ASID, Julia Russell Interior Design

    KITCHEN & BATH PLUMBING FIXTURES

    Kitchens & Baths By Briggs402-330-3400 kbbriggs.com

    FergusonWinnelson Co.

    402-592-1505 omahawinnelson.com

    KITCHEN & BATH REMODELINGConsolidated Kitchens

    & FireplacesKitchens By Design

    402-334-8888 kitchensbydesignomaha.com

    Re-Bath of the Heartland

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 86 |omahamagazine.com

    Water Features Fire Pits & Features Hardscapes Outdoor Living Pool Design & Poolscapes

    Project Management Commercial Snow Removal

    6 YEARSIN A ROW

    THANK YOU OMAHA!

    You Dream It... We Build It... You Live It...

    6828 N. 264TH CIR. VALLEY, NE 402-676-5579 CARSONENTERPRISE.COM

  • Best of Omaha2016| 87 |bestofomaha.com

    Best of Omaha 2016Household

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    LANDSCAPE DESIGNERPatera Landscaping

    MulhallsLanoha Nurseries

    402-289-4103 lanohanurseries.com

    LANDSCAPE LIGHTINGMcKay Landscape Lighting

    Midwest Lightscaping402-516-4498

    midwestlightscaping.com

    Landscape Illuminations

    LANDSCAPING SERVICECarson Enterprises

    402-676-5579 carsonenterprise.com

    Sun Valley LandscapingRoberts Nursery Landscapes & Lawns

    402-551-3654 robertslln.com

    LAWN CAREHeartland Lawns

    402-492-8800 heartlandlawnsomaha.com

    Turf Care, Inc.Forest Green Lawn

    402-556-0595 forestgreenlawncare.com

    THANK YOUfor making us Best Moving

    Company

    WE PAD THE FURNITURE NOT THE PRICE!Quality Moving Professionals Serving the Metro Area For Over 45 Years

    FREE ESTIMATES Competitive Rates Insured & Licensed

    Omaha, NEjimsmovinginc.com402.291.2490

    Residential/Apartment Moves Assisted Living/Estates Pianos/Antiques/Safes Office Relocation/Industrial Moves Self Storage/PODS/Loading/Unloading Moving Statewide in Iowa & Nebraska

    11 YEARSIN A ROW2006-2016

    402-492-8800 www.HeartlandLawnsOmaha.com

    Omahas Lawn Care Experts

    Voted Best of OmahaFirst Place Four Years Running

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 88 |omahamagazine.com

    SERVING YOUR HEATING, AIR & PLUMBING NEEDS13330 I St. Omaha, NE 68137 www.thermalservices.com 402.397.8100

    Quality. Integrity. Experience.

    Trust.

    Weve got you covered.

    Thank youOmaha!

    best of o.indd 1 10/27/2015 3:49:06 PM

  • Best of Omaha2016| 89 |bestofomaha.com

    Best of Omaha 2016Household

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    12123 Emmet Street 402.498.8777www.designersomaha.com [email protected]

    Design Services Renovations New Builds Furniture Showroom Window Treatments Specialty Wallcoverings Area Rugs

    Thank You for Voting Marilyn Hansen, FASID Best Interior Designer!

    Creating beautiful interiors that

    inspire and refresh.-Marilyn Hansen, FASID

    LAWN IRRIGATION & SPRINKLERSMillard SprinklerNatures Helper

    Quality Irrigation402-672-9297

    quality-irrigation.com

    LIGHTING FIXTURESEcho Lighting Design Gallery

    Lighting World Inc.The Light Palace

    402-334-5331 lightpalace.com

    MORTGAGE PROVIDERFirst National Bank

    Regent Financial402-955-0880

    regentfinancial.com

    First Mortgage Co

    MOVING COMPANYTwo Men and a Truck

    402-597-6683 twomenandatruckomaha.com

    Black Belt MoversJims Moving & Delivery Co., Inc.

    402-291-2490 jimsmovinginc.com

  • Omaha Magazine2016| 90 |omahamagazine.com

    THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US

    8415 Maple Street, Omaha NE402.397.8278 | www.maple85.com

    Water, Fire, or storm damage?

    Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. Each franchise office independently owned and operated.

    Paul Davis OmahaMetro Omaha & Council BluffsPDROMAHA.COM

    402.553.0373

    When theunexpected Occurs,

    call paul! . Water & Flood Cleanup

    . Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration . Emergency Board-up & Tarping

    . Mold Removal . Residential and Commercial

    . Outstanding Customer Service

    Thank you for voting usBEST GIFT SHOP!

    5022 Leavenworth St | 402.952.4480Find us on Facebook!

    Thank You For Voting Us Best 5 Years In A Row!Where Craftsmanship is at its Finest!

    FREE ESTIMATES!

    1504 S Saddle Creek Rd. Omaha NE 68106 (402) 502-9300 www.pyramidroof.com

    All types of Roofing, Guttering, Siding, & WindowsHail Damage SpecialistsLocally Owned & Operated Since 1993Insurance Claims are Our Specialty

  • Best of Omaha2016| 91 |bestofomaha.com

    Best of Omaha 2016Household

    OMAH

    A MAGAZINESOMAH

    A MAGAZINES

    2016 Results

    MUD JACKINGMidwest Mudjacking Inc.

    Thrasher800-827-0702

    gothrasher.com

    Mixan Mudjacking Inc.402-612-8947

    mixanmudjacking.com

    MULCH PROVIDERMaple 85 Premium Landscape

    Mulch CenterOmaha Tree Service

    Sun Valley Landscaping402-932-5704

    sunvalleyomaha.com

    PAINTING SERVICESGerst Painting

    Extreme PaintingCertaPro Painters

    PEST CONTROL SERVICELien Termite & Pest Control

    402-397-8884 lienpestcontrol.com

    Orkin Pest & Termite ControlTerminix

    Sunken Concrete?Omahas Most Experienced Since 1997!

    Residential/Commercial Driveways Interior Floors

    Before

    AfterFree Estimates 402.592.5983

    mudjacking.info

    Thank You OmahaFor Voting Us

    BEST OF OMAHA!

    Loading Docks Parking Lots Patios/Porches

    Mudjacking Concrete Caulking Hi Performance Floor Coatings Sidewalks Steps Streets

    Thank you Omaha...We Love You Too!

    i nt e r i o r

    d e s i g n

    402.490.1884f luffinteriordesign.com12100 W. Center Road, Ste 609Omaha, NE 68144

    ank You For Voting Us #1!

    www.HughesTree.com | 402-558-8198

    A Family Business Since 1975 402-397-8884

    Thank you Omaha for voting us best

    of Omaha for all you Pest control needs.

    A Family Business Since 1975 402-397-8884

    Thank you Omaha for voting us best

    of Omaha for all you Pest control needs.

    2015 Winner

    Omah

    as Bu