It's not every day that you run across a good meatball.
They tend to be a thing of the past in most parts, specialty you get a few times a year when you have enough energy to mix up some ground meat, throw in spices and toss them in the oven while the noodles boil. You might splurge once in a while on a meatball sub, but it never quite tastes the same, does it?
Well, for those of you who crave a consistent menu of meaty spheres, your manna is ready to fall from heaven. According to recent reports by the restaurants Facebook page and by the Omaha World-Herald, a restaurant by the name of The Blackstone Meatball is set to open sometime this summer.
Wait...a Restaurant Devoted to Meatballs? Umm....
Don't worry. Blackstone's concept is more than
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Everyone is always looking for a great bargain while shopping for necessities and a large outlet shopping mall with a wide range of stores is the perfect place to find one. At Nebraska Crossing near Gretna, you will find an assortment of fantastic national and local stores including Coach where there are discounted designer shoes and handbags. Women can find an assortment of low priced seasonal or classic clothing at the Ann Taylor Factory Store. Shoppers seeking athletic wear such as shorts, pants and tops for the entire family can find quality bargains at the Adidas Factory Outlet
The Barker Building was built in 1929 by sons of Omaha minister Joseph Barker, who sought to honor their father by naming the seven-story office building after him. Located in the heart of downtown Omaha at 15th and Farnam, the striking building is considered to be an example of the Neo-Gothic Revival style. Although it's been on the National Register of Historic Places for a while, the Barker Building sat vacant for more than a decade until it was recently renovated into apartments by Dicon Corp. and Shamrock Development.
City officials have been very supportive of the project, knowing that it will revitalize one of Omaha's important downtown areas. Because the building is on the National register of Historic Places and the project receives federal historic tax credits, both the federal government and the Nebraska State Historic Preservation Office have had to approve changes. 
The building that contains the Highline today was actually built in the 1950’s and is one of the few examples of the International Style of architectural design in the mid-west. Originally the home of Northern Natural Gas, this iconic structure has been converted into apartments that retain the dramatic public spaces and spectacular views of the original building yet provide residents with an extraordinary
Over the long-term, the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce is hoping to spur $200 million in private development in this area. The current commercial development occuring in North Omaha is impressive, but there is still a long way to go. You can read the article to see specific projects that are underway or have been completed.
