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Three local vegan restaurants for the hungry college student

Three local vegan restaurants for the hungry college student

  • Oct. 29, 2021

Eating vegan in Lincoln can be difficult due to the high prices of many vegan restaurants. As someone who tries their best not to eat animal p…

REVIEW: Itsumo Ramen is a great eat-out option for students

REVIEW: Itsumo Ramen is a great eat-out option for students

  • Sept. 23, 2021

Stepping into Itsumo Ramen, a local Japanese restaurant, I was met with top hits playing as well as modern, sculpture-like decor and lighting …

HERRERA: Searching the unlikely options for some Mexican food gems

HERRERA: Searching the unlikely options for some Mexican food gems

  • Sept. 23, 2021

For the past two years, I have been on the search for authentic Mexican food in Lincoln. Being from southern Arizona, Mexican food is somethin…

New Lincoln restaurant owners navigate effects of COVID-19 on business

New Lincoln restaurant owners navigate effects of COVID-19 on business

  • April 27, 2021

While many business owners were forced to close their doors due to the pandemic, others had an opportunity to start something fresh — both, ho…

Cocktail bar Rumology offers classy, relaxing prohibition-era atmosphere

Cocktail bar Rumology offers classy, relaxing prohibition-era atmosphere

  • March 16, 2021

In October 2016, Jay Donaldson began conceptualizing his vision of a cocktail lounge frozen in time. After 3 1/2 years, his idea came to fruit…

Meal Kit Monday provides cheap, healthy alternative to late-night ramen

Meal Kit Monday provides cheap, healthy alternative to late-night ramen

  • March 5, 2021

The last thing many college students want to do after a long day of classes and work is go home and cook a wholesome meal. As a result, studen…

HERRERA: Continuing the quest for authentic Mexican food in Lincoln

HERRERA: Continuing the quest for authentic Mexican food in Lincoln

  • Feb. 4, 2021

Last spring, I reviewed five Mexican food restaurants in Lincoln. Being from southern Arizona, Mexican food is something that’s a part of my c…

Star City Culture Committee Ep. 6 - Goldenrod Pastries' Angela Garbacz

Star City Culture Committee Ep. 6 - Goldenrod Pastries' Angela Garbacz

  • Oct. 19, 2020

Angela Garbacz, proprietor of Goldenrod Pastries and lifelong baker, joined this meeting of the Star City Culture Committee to discuss delecta…

Curious Cornhuskers: What's the difference between a wrap and a burrito?

Curious Cornhuskers: What's the difference between a wrap and a burrito?

  • Oct. 8, 2020

As part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “What's the difference between a wrap and…

REVIEW: SturFast provides fast and fresh cuisine to the Lincoln scene

REVIEW: SturFast provides fast and fresh cuisine to the Lincoln scene

  • Sept. 24, 2020

In 2017, Stur 22 Lounge opened its doors at 2110 Winthrop Rd. Since then, the Carribean and African grill has provided the Lincoln area with a…

Q/A: Lincoln’s saucy nugs guy on his future, faith, the pursuit of happiness

Q/A: Lincoln’s saucy nugs guy on his future, faith, the pursuit of happiness

  • Sept. 17, 2020

The poultry prophet Ander Christensen needs no introduction to Lincoln residents. The biggest story in Nebraska came from the Lincoln City Cou…

REVIEW: McDonald's Travis Scott Meal all hype, no substance

REVIEW: McDonald's Travis Scott Meal all hype, no substance

  • Sept. 16, 2020

In the popular culture landscape, few celebrities have managed to build as much hype and momentum around a product as Travis Scott. Scott has …

Lincoln grocers continue re-stocking and selling amidst COVID-19

Lincoln grocers continue re-stocking and selling amidst COVID-19

  • April 22, 2020

While many store owners are locking their doors and switching to virtual retail to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, grocery stores remain open.

The Other Room offers take-out cocktails to accommodate fanbase, employees

The Other Room offers take-out cocktails to accommodate fanbase, employees

  • April 15, 2020

Out with the specialty cocktails served in an intimate, dimly lit room; in with the pre-bottled cocktail kits sold across the tavern square. 

Father and daughter spread the pleasure of bread baking through video series

Father and daughter spread the pleasure of bread baking through video series

  • April 10, 2020

The process of mixing the ingredients, the rhythm of kneading the dough, the aroma that fills the house — they’re all part of why Kevin Shinn …

How Lincoln restaurants are adapting to COVID-19

How Lincoln restaurants are adapting to COVID-19

  • April 2, 2020

Hidden away in the heartland, Lincoln is still feeling the havoc COVID-19 is wreaking across the globe. There has been a decrease in students …

Dietitian’s food photography spreads important message on healthy eating

Dietitian’s food photography spreads important message on healthy eating

  • March 6, 2020

For eight years, registered dietitian Amber Pankonin has been spreading healthy recipes and eating habits through her social media accounts an…

REVIEW: Wendy’s breakfast menu worth a try but fails to wow

REVIEW: Wendy’s breakfast menu worth a try but fails to wow

  • March 6, 2020

Back in 2015, McDonald’s caused waves when it made its breakfast menu available all day. Nearly five years later, Wendy’s burst onto the morni…

Old Chicago Haymarket location closes

Old Chicago Haymarket location closes

  • March 2, 2020

The Old Chicago location in the Haymarket on P Street closed on Sunday, 1011 Now reported.

What’s happening in Lincoln, March 2-8

What’s happening in Lincoln, March 2-8

  • March 2, 2020

Monday, March 2

Kompot an easy-to-make European non-alcoholic cocktail

Kompot an easy-to-make European non-alcoholic cocktail

  • Feb. 27, 2020

Ice crackles as the smooth, scrumptious solution fills the glass cup. This drink has been left to its own devices for over a week and is final…

Lee’s Chicken continues family traditions, keeps locals hopeful for the future

Lee’s Chicken continues family traditions, keeps locals hopeful for the future

  • Feb. 27, 2020

The distinct, tantalizing aroma of fried chicken, mashed potatoes and greasy onion rings fill the light yellow, farm-style house known as Lee’…

Best spots in Lincoln area for morel mushroom hunting

Best spots in Lincoln area for morel mushroom hunting

  • Feb. 26, 2020

With melting ice and pooling mud, local foraging opportunities are becoming more available to the people of Lincoln. One organism that thrives…

Three 27th Street Middle Eastern grocery stores to check out for your next meal

Three 27th Street Middle Eastern grocery stores to check out for your next meal

  • Feb. 24, 2020

Throughout the streets of Lincoln, it is surprisingly easy to get ingredients from all over the world. From Asian to French cuisines, there is…

Lady Luck Lounge stands out with ‘50s, ‘60s vibes, speakeasy theme

Lady Luck Lounge stands out with ‘50s, ‘60s vibes, speakeasy theme

  • Feb. 19, 2020

For a year and a half, Chad Carlson had a dream. He imagined a ‘50s and ‘60s-era bar — a place where the Lincoln community could experience th…

The final Vampire Ball promises night of grandeur at Cornhusker Marriott

The final Vampire Ball promises night of grandeur at Cornhusker Marriott

  • Feb. 14, 2020

Valentine’s Day this year will bring the beloved chocolate, roses and, for the fourth time in Lincoln, vampires. On Feb. 15, the 2020 Lincoln …

HERRERA: The quest for authentic Mexican food in Lincoln

HERRERA: The quest for authentic Mexican food in Lincoln

  • Feb. 14, 2020

Six months ago, I made the daunting move from southern Arizona to Lincoln, Nebraska to begin my freshman year of college. I was both excited a…

Five fine-dine Valentine’s Day restaurant ideas

Five fine-dine Valentine’s Day restaurant ideas

  • Feb. 13, 2020

It’s the day before Valentine’s Day, and it's the last possible minute to decide where to go to make the day a memorable one. If that’s the ca…

Whats happening in Lincoln, Feb.10-16

Whats happening in Lincoln, Feb.10-16

  • Feb. 10, 2020

Monday, Feb. 10

Curious Cornhuskers: Which dining hall do students prefer?

Curious Cornhuskers: Which dining hall do students prefer?

  • Jan. 31, 2020

As part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “Is there a reason why the food from Cath…

The Daily Nebraskan Culture staff mourns Mr. Peanut

The Daily Nebraskan Culture staff mourns Mr. Peanut

  • Jan. 23, 2020

Planters announced Wednesday that its 104-year-old monocle-clad nut mascot, Mr. Peanut, died in a heroic deed of self-sacrifice. While the pea…

Daffodil Mediterranean Cuisine makes customers feel like family

Daffodil Mediterranean Cuisine makes customers feel like family

  • Jan. 23, 2020

The aroma of spices and fresh falafel permeates a restaurant in South Lincoln called Daffodil Mediterranean Cuisine and Catering. Without a fl…

What do Lincoln coffeehouses do to be environmentally sustainable and ethical?

What do Lincoln coffeehouses do to be environmentally sustainable and ethical?

  • Dec. 13, 2019

As the fifth-most consumed beverage in America, coffee has a unique place in the cultural conscious. The head of the Specialty Coffee Associat…

DN Culture staff shares their hopes for Amigos replacement

DN Culture staff shares their hopes for Amigos replacement

  • Dec. 5, 2019

Culture Staff

Local Lincoln fast food restaurant Amigos downtown location to close after 37 years

Local Lincoln fast food restaurant Amigos downtown location to close after 37 years

  • Dec. 4, 2019

After 37 years of business, local fast food restaurant Amigos will close its 14th and Q streets location on Friday, Dec. 13, the Lincoln Journ…

Fall foods from around the United States

Fall foods from around the United States

  • Nov. 13, 2019

Fall, in most of the United States, brings about a host of seasonal changes. The leaves change, scarves are brought out and the days become sh…

Popeyes vs. Chick-fil-A: Which chicken sandwich reigns supreme?

Popeyes vs. Chick-fil-A: Which chicken sandwich reigns supreme?

  • Nov. 12, 2019

The creation of Popeyes’ chicken sandwich was underway for two years until it debuted on Aug. 12. In a mere two weeks, the three-month supply …

Salvadoran family finds calling in Lincoln food truck Rosari’s Kitchen

Salvadoran family finds calling in Lincoln food truck Rosari’s Kitchen

  • Oct. 29, 2019

Inside a bright red, chrome-plated truck parked on the corner of 33rd and O streets, Rosario Valladares de Zavaleta smooths her apron and flip…

New chocolate shop gives Lincoln a taste of world class sweets

New chocolate shop gives Lincoln a taste of world class sweets

  • Oct. 17, 2019

Many people can relate to the warm and fuzzy feelings brought about by getting cozy, relaxing and biting into a crisp, sweet chocolate bar. Ch…

REVIEW: Rutabaga’s Comfort Food adds freshness to Lincoln’s eatery options

REVIEW: Rutabaga’s Comfort Food adds freshness to Lincoln’s eatery options

  • Sept. 27, 2019

Small white honeycomb tiles line the entrance with a few cracks along the dark grout. At first sight, the building gives off a speakeasy vibe,…

Roastbusters Coffee gives Cornhuskers a thematic coffee experience

Roastbusters Coffee gives Cornhuskers a thematic coffee experience

  • Sept. 27, 2019

Husker fans attending a Saturday football game might wonder if there’s something strange in their neighborhood. Despite what his proton pack a…

Tips on where to buy produce with a college student’s budget

Tips on where to buy produce with a college student’s budget

  • Sept. 25, 2019

The meal budget of a college student has been known to be dismal and mediocre at best. But contrary to popular belief, students don’t have to …

New all-vegan restaurant excited to provide versatile menu options

New all-vegan restaurant excited to provide versatile menu options

  • Sept. 25, 2019

After spending over a year working out of a private kitchen with her crew and doing pop-up kitchens in breweries like White Elm Brewing Compan…

5 pumpkin spice lattes from Lincoln coffee shops to try, avoid this fall

5 pumpkin spice lattes from Lincoln coffee shops to try, avoid this fall

  • Sept. 24, 2019

During the past week in Lincoln, the average temperature was about 93 degrees Fahrenheit. This is a far cry from the average 78 degree-weather…

Catching carbonation, making homemade non-alcoholic ginger beer

Catching carbonation, making homemade non-alcoholic ginger beer

  • Sept. 20, 2019

Billions of tiny microorganisms are constantly flying through the air, a few of which are wild yeasts. While these microbes may seem useless s…

Locals pioneer Lincoln’s first Tesla-inspired coffee shop

Locals pioneer Lincoln’s first Tesla-inspired coffee shop

  • Sept. 20, 2019

A spunky new coffee shop called Reactor is a close neighbor to campus housing, located just down the street from The Village in downtown Linco…

REVIEW: Oriental markets to check out in Lincoln

REVIEW: Oriental markets to check out in Lincoln

  • Sept. 5, 2019

One of the perks of living in Lincoln is that access to cuisines from all over the world is right at your fingertips. You just need to know wh…

REVIEW: Lincoln’s ‘Panda Garden’ offers authentic meals without much fuss

REVIEW: Lincoln’s ‘Panda Garden’ offers authentic meals without much fuss

  • Sept. 4, 2019

Each dish is made hot and ready, and the interior may be quaint and overrun by greenery, but Panda Garden is a homey and authentic place for K…

Jazz in June vendors cherish bond with customers, new and old

Jazz in June vendors cherish bond with customers, new and old

  • June 30, 2019

Jazz in June will center around different musical acts throughout the month of June, but the sweet and salty smells of the different vendors c…

REVIEW: Determining best gyros in downtown Lincoln

REVIEW: Determining best gyros in downtown Lincoln

  • April 26, 2019

As a college town, Lincoln provides many entertainment options for its diverse student body, especially the restaurants downtown. There’s a he…

REVIEW: Fifth-annual BaconFest was a pork lover's dream

REVIEW: Fifth-annual BaconFest was a pork lover's dream

  • April 8, 2019

Long before the dining room doors were unlocked, the line to enter Star City BaconFest had begun to fill the main lobby of the Lincoln Marriot…

New owner brings traditional Iraqi dishes to Amin’s Kitchen & Grocery Store

New owner brings traditional Iraqi dishes to Amin’s Kitchen & Grocery Store

  • March 26, 2019

Nearly a year ago, things were looking grim for Amin’s Kitchen & Grocery Store. Poor ratings on health inspections combined with a lack of…

REVIEW: Additions of Chick-fil-A, Steak ‘n Shake worth loss of Runza in Union

REVIEW: Additions of Chick-fil-A, Steak ‘n Shake worth loss of Runza in Union

  • March 13, 2019

After months full of anticipation and setbacks, both Chick-fil-A and Steak ‘n Shake officially opened to the public in the Nebraska Union on M…

Yia Yia’s to open second location in east Lincoln

Yia Yia’s to open second location in east Lincoln

  • March 7, 2019

When one wants to go out to eat, it’s not just about the food. Nader Sepahpur, owner of the downtown Lincoln pizzeria Yia Yia’s, is opening a …

Delivery options to satisfy your late-night cravings

Delivery options to satisfy your late-night cravings

  • Feb. 19, 2019

It’s a predicament most students are too familiar with: the night’s workload has extended past what it was originally slated to be, and you fi…

Restorative eating allows better, healthier version of oneself to emerge

Restorative eating allows better, healthier version of oneself to emerge

  • Jan. 14, 2019

The human body is a wonder in and of itself. It is smart, it is resilient and at all hours of the day and night, it is working to keep us goin…

Local chef shares passion for food through pop-up food stand

Local chef shares passion for food through pop-up food stand

  • Dec. 6, 2018

When Hector Gonzalez opened his business in June, there was no ribbon to cut or any front doors to unlock. It had no set location or physical …

Gonzo Gourmand food truck owner seeks to expand through connections, eclectic menu

Gonzo Gourmand food truck owner seeks to expand through connections, eclectic menu

  • Nov. 30, 2018

In the past few years, the niche culinary industry of food trucks has skyrocketed in popularity. According to The Economist, the industry has …

New Lincoln restaurant Mulberry BBQ handmakes smoked brisket, sides

New Lincoln restaurant Mulberry BBQ handmakes smoked brisket, sides

  • Nov. 27, 2018

It takes hours upon hours of hard work and commitment and schedules packed with preparation. It takes menu planning and eating or tasting the …

Fresh Healthy Café hopes to appeal to students with cheap, healthy options

Fresh Healthy Café hopes to appeal to students with cheap, healthy options

  • Nov. 16, 2018

Finding a healthy restaurant in downtown Lincoln can be a struggle to some, as the streets are filled with convenient fast food joints that of…

REVIEW: Calios reinvents what fast food should be

REVIEW: Calios reinvents what fast food should be

  • Nov. 8, 2018

It’s common for college students to get late-night munchies. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln dining halls stop operating at 8:30 p.m., but …

New York chain Calios opens location on O Street

New York chain Calios opens location on O Street

  • Nov. 7, 2018

Tucked between Abloom Florist and AmuManu Ramen Bar on O Street, Calios recently opened their doors to give Lincoln citizens a taste of New Yo…

Cider-based brewery Saro Cider finds niche in Lincoln community

Cider-based brewery Saro Cider finds niche in Lincoln community

  • Nov. 2, 2018

Celiac disease is a condition where one’s immune system reacts poorly to consuming gluten, a protein found in most wheats, barley, bread and b…

The Mill at Innovation Campus will host Q&A session about expansion

The Mill at Innovation Campus will host Q&A session about expansion

  • Oct. 29, 2018

Expanding a business has its challenges.The Mill Coffee and Tea opened in 1975 with only one location in Lincoln’s Haymarket District. It wasn…

San Diego natives open restaurant and brewery location in Lincoln

San Diego natives open restaurant and brewery location in Lincoln

  • Oct. 29, 2018

Tucked away inside a small, red brick building at 1630 P St., Green Flash Brewery & Eatery recently opened its doors to give the Lincoln c…

Simple healthy snacks for a college budget

Simple healthy snacks for a college budget

  • Oct. 24, 2018

The transition from living at home with parents to college is often difficult for many students. One of the reasons for these growing pains is…

Chez SoDo restaurant adds coffee-roasting space, performances to list of projects

Chez SoDo restaurant adds coffee-roasting space, performances to list of projects

  • Oct. 10, 2018

Tucked away inside a small brick building on the corner of 11th and K streets, Chez SoDo is a new coffee shop and lunch bar located in downtow…

Taste of Nebraska provides opportunity to learn about other cultures

Taste of Nebraska provides opportunity to learn about other cultures

  • Sept. 13, 2018

The Multicultural Awareness and Diversity Education Committee (M.A.D.E) will team up with local businesses to host Taste of Nebraska, an event…

Rusty Taco hopes to add to Lincoln atmosphere with new location

Rusty Taco hopes to add to Lincoln atmosphere with new location

  • Sept. 11, 2018

On Tuesday, Sept. 11, Lincoln is welcoming a new taco shop, Rusty Taco, located in the “P” District at 210 N. 14th St.

STAHLNECKER: Use your leftovers to create last-minute recipes

STAHLNECKER: Use your leftovers to create last-minute recipes

  • Sept. 6, 2018

As a college student, it can be easy to look into the fridge and feel hopeless at times. For many, the fridge looks like a half-eaten pizza an…

Mi Tierra offers Mexican food, family atmosphere

Mi Tierra offers Mexican food, family atmosphere

  • Sept. 6, 2018

After spending his entire life working in family restaurants, Jesus Guitron decided to open one of his own. In the beginning of February, Linc…

Aroma successfully brings Indian cuisine to Lincoln

Aroma successfully brings Indian cuisine to Lincoln

  • Sept. 4, 2018

Students are back in Lincoln for the school year, and all of the restaurants that opened up over the summer have been flooded with business. W…

Rolled ice cream lives up to the Instagram hype

Rolled ice cream lives up to the Instagram hype

  • Aug. 29, 2018

Originating in Thailand, where it is considered a common dessert, rolled ice cream has been making its way around the U.S. to every major city…

New Lincoln restaurants sure to provide array of tasty options

New Lincoln restaurants sure to provide array of tasty options

  • Aug. 22, 2018

There is no shortage of delicious places to eat in Lincoln, but it seems like another one pops up every month. Within the past year, Lincoln h…

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