New restaurant to open this month Penn Station East Coast Subs started in 1985 with its first location in Cincinnati, Ohio. Over the years the business has grown to more than 300 locations across the country. The new spot in Bellevue will be the third to open in Nebraska. There are two Penn Stations currently…
A long vacant bay in the Twin Creek area has been under construction all summer with its new tenants, John Stevens and Jacob Betsworth, looking to open their restaurant Happy Buddha’s Asian Cuisine by the end of September. The bay was the location of the Bellevue Sam & Louie’s Pizzeria franchise for years. Most recently…
It’s been a very stressful nine months for the “Nettie’s Family”. On December 22, 2022 a fire started at longtime Bellevue restaurant Nettie’s Fine Mexican Food. Everyone got out ok, but the restaurant was a complete loss. The community stepped up to help the family and their team during this very difficult time through various…
Let’s begin with the answer to one of the most asked questions in Bellevue since last October, when it was revealed that the former Leopard Lanes bowling alley had been purchased by Steve Kucirek – who had big plans to both renovate and innovate the existing location. Demolition and renovation are coming along quicker than…
This Friday, March 17th, Bellevue West graduate Jeremy Carlson will be appearing on the popular TV show Shark Tank to pitch his revolutionary idea “Crispý Cones”. Carlson graduated from West in 2015 and he will appear on the show along with his wife, Kaitlyn. After his graduation from Bellevue West, Carlson went on a two-year church…
A devastating fire, looting, and a death in the family. Describing the last month as ‘rough’ for the family owners of Nettie’s Fine Mexican Food in Bellevue is putting it lightly. On the afternoon of December 23rd, the well-known Bellevue/South Omaha restaurant caught fire. Everyone evacuated safely, but the building was a total loss. Shortly…
Welcome to the second in a series of stories featuring different businesses that have relocated to Bellevue over the past year. Different business owners share the reasons behind their decision to relocate, how they ultimately chose Bellevue, and their experiences with the Bellevue community. ● ● ● ● ● Omaha Bakery owner Michelle Kaiser came…
Welcome to the first in a series of stories featuring different businesses that have relocated to Bellevue over the past year. Different business owners share the reasons behind their decision to relocate, how they ultimately chose Bellevue, and their experiences with the Bellevue community. ● ● ● ● ● Chocolat Abeille owner Tina Tweedy faced…
Bellevue just expanded its “taste” a little more. To be sure, Bellevue has one of the more diverse groups of restaurants around for a town our size. When looking at menus across the city, patrons can order Greek, Mexican, Italian, Vietnamese, Barbeque, Korean, Chinese, Thai, Hawaiian, El Salvadoran, Japanese, Soul Food, and American, among others….
Nothing is guaranteed, and the passing of Councilman Stinson reminds us of that. Bob’s service to Bellevue was remarkable, with 26 years in the BPD and 19 years with the BVFD. His professionalism on the council and his concern for our citizens made us all better, and he is truly missed. • • • •…
