This Holiday Season Make a Reservation and Bring Lots of Patience
According to The National Restaurant Association, an estimated 14 million Americans will visit a restaurant for a Thanksgiving meal this year, and an additional 16 million will use restaurant takeout to supplement a meal at their own or someone else’s home. In addition, 32 million Americans are expected to dine out while shopping on Black Friday, according to new research by the Association. The new research also shows that convenience is the primary reason for making restaurants part of Thanksgiving celebrations. So bring your Visa and channel some patience, because you are not the only family dining out.
Mimi’s Café offers Seasonal Menus
Mimi’s Cafe invites guests to “Come Enjoy a Taste of France” with the arrival of its latest seasonal menus—Tour de Paris. As the second stop on Mimi’s culinary journey, the new food and drink choices are inspired by the culinary capital of the world and are available for a limited time at an incredible value.
Guests can try for a chance to experience Paris firsthand by participating in the Mimi’s Chance for France Giveaway from Nov. 3 through Dec. 31. The grand prize is a five-day, four-night trip for two to Paris, including round-trip air transportation and accommodations. Participants will also have a chance to win more than 100 prizes, including $100 Mimi’s gift cards for 10 winners, a free Mimi’s Family Meal To-Go for 20 winners and $25 Mimi’s gift cards for 75 winners. All winners will be announced in January 2012. Visit MimisCafe.com for information.
Boiler Room and The Sorting Table to hold Wine Dinner
The Boiler Room to host a wine dinner focused on the wines of France on November 23, featuring The Sorting Table portfolio. The wine dinner will be from 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. and featuring a stunning selection of food and wine.
With fall hovering around and the game season about to begin, the menu is sure to feature Muscovy duck and Yorkshire piglets from Iowa as well as heirloom squash and house ground polenta. The cost is $85 per person before tax and tip, call 916.9274 to make reservations.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit Gives Back to the Community
On December 12th Dickey's will be donating 10% of all sales from the entire day to the Cornhusker chapter of the American Red Cross. According to owner Will Carter, "The American Red Cross supports our community by helping us during some of the toughest times of our lives. We never know when tragedy will strike but thanks to the American Red Cross we will be prepared.
New Chef and Menu Changes at Marks
MarksBistro in Dundee announced this week that Zebedee Rogers has joined the staff as Executive Chef and is sharing his culinary talents with Marks customers with the autumn menu change. Chef Rogers, a long-time resident of the Omaha area, has developed his culinary skills in some of the area’s finest restaurants, including as Executive Chef at 801 Prime Chop House. He also has extensive catering experience, most recently with Attitude on Food where he was Chef de Cuisine. Marks Bistro is open from 11:00 am to late evening, Monday through Saturday; closed on Sundays. Handicapped access is available from the alley in the rear.
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