food
Popular Franchise Crumbl Makes Its Way to Bellevue
From the very beginning, the bakery/cookie franchise known as Crumbl hit the ground running. The first Crumbl location opened in Utah in 2017. Over the past 6+ years, they have quickly expanded to more than 850 locations in all fifty states, making Crumbl the fastest-growing cookie franchise in history. Next month, Crumbl will open its…
Lied Activity Center Spring Craft Fair Set for Saturday, March 9
Updated List of Vendors Included This Saturday, March 9th, marks the eagerly awaited annual Lied Activity Center Spring Craft Fair. Since its inception in 2016 this event has grown each year, transforming into a premier gathering and solidifying its status as one of the largest of its kind not only in Sarpy County but across…
2024 Lenten Fish Fry Season Starts Tomorrow
With Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday behind us, tomorrow marks the first Friday of Lent – also affectionately known as “Fish Fry Season”. While there are many amazing fish fries all over the Omaha-Metro, we want to encourage our readers to Support Bellevue and give these local fish fries, many with long histories and unique…
Full Steam Ahead for Sakai Sushi Train as Doors Open Tomorrow
The train is a-comin to town. Bellevue’s newest restaurant, Sakai Sushi Train and Grill, is set to open its doors tomorrow, Tuesday, February 13, at 11:00 am. Owners of the restaurant called the first few days of operation a soft opening, where their team can serve customers while working out any kinks in daily operations….
Thirst Tea Cafe Open for Business with Sushi Train Set to Roll into Town
Things are hopping near the intersection of Cornhusker and Ft Crook Rd S. A few weeks ago, a new business, Thirst Tea Cafe, opened up, and it will soon be followed by Bellevue’s first sushi train. Both businesses are a collaboration of multiple groups with some of the same investors in each group. The groups…
Monster Dogs Partners with Sorties Tavern to Offer Gourmet Dogs During Winter and Beyond
Scott Hull was working a retail job at Omaha Steaks, and his wife, Alexis, was a case manager for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services when thoughts of owning their own business turned into serious discussions. Scott’s passion for food led them to the food service industry, eventually deciding to open a food…
The Wait is Over, Happy Buddha’s Asian Cuisine Opens for Business Tuesday
After more than a month of construction delays, Happy Buddha’s Chinese Cuisine is set to open this Tuesday, November 21st. While initially hoping to open in September, owners Jacob Betsworth and John Stevens are excited that opening day is here. “This is the most exciting project I have ever done,” said Betsworth. “It’s been a…
Nettie’s Changes Course, Restaurant Will Not Reopen
Contrary to reports earlier this year in the Bellevue Times, longtime Bellevue and South Omaha favorite Nettie’s Restaurant will not reopen. Nettie’s Restaurant burned down on December 23, 2022. Initially, the hope was to rebuild a new Nettie’s Restaurant on the land. Plans were drawn up, estimates were given, and the land was rezoned. To…
Lied Activity Center Fall Craft Fair This Saturday
Updated List of Vendors Included The annual Lied Activity Center Fall Craft Fair is set for this Saturday, October 14th from 9am-3pm. The craft fair has grown each year for the past 7 years, and is now the largest craft fair in Sarpy County, featuring 166 vendor spaces – all booked full for the event!…
Penn Station East Coast Subs Open for Business in Bellevue
After a few days of training, Penn Station East Coast Subs officially opened their doors at the Bellevue location today. The first customers in line included Bellevue Mayor Rusty Hike, City Administrator Jim Ristow, and Chamber of Commerce President Diane Bruce. Penn Station is located at 10531 South 15th Street in Wolf Creek Plaza, next…