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Best After Hours Place
Nomad Lounge1013 Jones
402.884.1231
An upscale lounge for Omaha's creative class, featuring internationally influenced drink and appetizer menus, wine list, music selection, art, and eclectic interior design. They produce and host Omaha's most cutting edge events that celebrate art, design, music, fashion, and international culture.
StirOne Harrahs Boulevard, Council Bluffs, IA
(712) 329-6000
Not quite ready to go home? Extend your fun until 2 a.m. Stir is the perfect mix of attitude and fun. Were talking high energy excitement with a Vegas twist!
Best Cheap Date
Big Fred's Pizza Garden 1101 S. 119th St., West Central Omaha
(402) 333-4414
Pizza is made only one way here: a thin, hand-tossed crust, a touch of tomato, plenty of cheese and your favorite toppings. The menu also features sandwiches and prime rib.
Best Club
Nicos
11201 Davenport St., West Central Omaha
(402) 615-2582
Nicos has the best of both worlds, with its luxurious martini lounge and its lively dance club. The atmosphere is erotic and sensual featuring hip, high energy cocktails.
Best Creative Date
The Classy Gourmet Culinary Arts Center 721 N. 98th St., Central Omaha
(402) 995.2665
The Classy Gourmets cooking classes will not only inspire you, but educate you on the culinary arts and the ever-increasing role that food and wine play in our daily lives. Try the popular Taste of the Orient Series with Chef Cory Guyer, who will create tasty Asian dishes and share some of his favorite recipes.
Best Local Event
Joslyn Art Museum - Jazz on the GreenJazz on the Green features some of the best local, regional, and national jazz musicians in two-hour concerts held on Joslyn's east lawn and the grand staircase leading to the Museum's main entrance. This year, in celebration of the special exhibition Spared from the Storm, two Zydeco bands from Texas and New Orleans, are joining the line-up, July 12 and August 23, as well as other national bands from Chicago and California.
All concerts begin at 7 pm (the lawn opens to concert-goers at 4 pm* and closes at approx. 9:30 pm; tents are allowed at the eastern border of the new green space, just west of the new Dodge Street entrance drive). Beverages and picnic food are available for purchase.
Best Place for a Laugh
The Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant
Village Pointe Center
17305 Davenport St. Suite 201, West Omaha
(402) 493-8036
Get ready to laugh with live national acts every Wednesday through Sunday. A tasteful selection of casual appetizers, entrees and desserts are an added bonus.
Best Place for Coffee and Dessert
Delice European Bakery & Coffee Bar
1206 Howard St., Downtown Omaha
(402) 342-2276
When you walk in the door, you can instantly see the wide variety of luscious pastries, cakes, cookies and other treats on display.
Best Place To Buy a Gift
Borsheims
120 Regency Parkway, Central Omaha
(402) 391-0400
Although they offer some of the worlds most stunning jewelry pieces, an average shopper will find a trove of affordable trinkets and fine gifts as well as a bridal registry.
Best Restaurant for a Second Dinner Date
Jams American Grill
7814 Dodge St., Central Omaha
(402) 399-8300
Amazing food and a fun atmosphere make this restaurant stand out in a very popular restaurant town. Make sure to enjoy an appetizer to get you started!
Best Restaurant for First Dinner Date
The Melting Pot17151 Davenport Street, Suite 101
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 391-6358
At The Melting Pot, fondue becomes a memorable four-course dining experience where patrons can dip into something different. Guests enjoy a choice of four flavorful fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrees combinedwith special dipping sauces. The menu also includes creamy cheese fondues, fresh salads, fine wines and mouthwatering chocolate fondue desserts
The Melting Pot provides a unique, upscale and intimate dining experience with its assortment of fondue, cooked at the table by the guests. It is the perfect location for a romantic evening, corporate dinner party or friendly gathering.
Best Special Occasion Restaurant
VMertz
1022 Howard Street, Downtown Omaha
(402) 345-8980
Whether youre celebrating a special occasion or just want to feel like you are, VMertzs warm and inviting ambience is only upstaged by its delectable food and world-class wine selections.
TOP FIVE DATES
Heartland of America Park 6th & Douglas St., Downtown Omaha
(402) 884-5677
Enjoy a romantic, relaxing cruise on a Venetian Gondola at Omaha's Heartland of America Park. Afterward, take a stroll down the Lewis & Clark Landing and watch the spectacular Heartland of America Fountain with its 300-ft water jet and light show. Grab a bite to eat at one of the great restaurants in the Old Market!
Joslyn Art Museum
2200 Dodge St., Downtown Omaha
(402) 342-3300
First Friday JAM Fall/ Winter
This popular after-work event features a diverse lineup of regional jazz, blues and alternative groups, with light fare and libations on the first Friday of each month from October through May. In addition, you can enjoy special exhibitions and Joslyns collection of contemporary art on view in the Pavilion Galleries.
Jazz on the Green - Summer
Pack up your picnic basket and blanket and head out to the free summer jazz series held on six consecutive Thursdays beginning with the first Thursday after July 4. This is the place to see and be seen on those hot summer nights!
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo 3701 S. 10th St., South Omaha
(402) 733-8401
Feed the elephants or take a stroll into the jungle at the world-class Henry Doorly Zoo. The Lied Jungle is home of the world's largest indoor tropical rainforest. It encompasses three separate geographic zones. You can experience the sights, sounds and smells of the jungle as you meander through re-creations of Asian, African and South American rain forests.
Vibes at Village Pointe168th & W Dodge Rd
402-505-9773
Bring chairs or spread a blanket each week and be entertained by the best lineup of local bands in west Omaha all summer long!
