Upstream Brewery

Upstream is a cozy brewery in downtown Omaha.  My favorite thing about them is their homemade on tap root beer.

They also have a great Pub Salad with red onions, cranberries and sunflower seeds.  My dressing of choice is the Basil Vinaigrette.  One of my favorite mid-afternoon snacks.

Amsterdam Falafel

The place to go for falafel in Omaha is Amsterdam Falafel & Kabob.  Their Falafel Sandwich is filled with fresh vegetables, garlic or spicy sauce, and of course, falafel. 

Their Curry Fries should not be missed either!

Blue Sushi

The first time I tried veggie sushi, I was hooked.  I'm always excited to try new sushi restaurants to see what kind of inventive vegetarian rolls they've come up with (and a little disappointed when all I see is an Avocado Roll).  Blue Sushi in Omaha recently changed their menu and added some amazing vegetarian options.  

Edamame Hummus served with fresh cucumbers, carrots and curry crostini. 

Midori Moki Roll - tempura tofu, burdock root, sweet gourd, avocado + red pepper wrapped in soy paper.

And my favorite roll of all time - The Crunchy Cabbage Roll - spicy tofu, scallion, tempura napa cabbage.  Warning: This roll is addicting!

Cornmeal Fried Avocados

While we're on the subject of Mexican food...last week I had a unique take on Veggie Tacos at Roja in Omaha.  The cornmeal fried avocado makes them so special.  As crunchy is my favorite texture, I love what it does to the creamy avocado.  Great alternative to guacamole.

Daily Grub

My friend Elle opened a vegetarian restaurant, called Daily Grub, last month in Omaha.  She is a stellar chef and comes up with crazy good menus.  It is my go-to spot for weekday lunches + weekend brunches.  And to think...I thought I would be the only vegetarian in Omaha!

Here is a recap of her first month...much more to come in the future!

Corn Sope filled with peppers, tomatoes and avocado with a side of Mango Cabbage Slaw.  She features a different sope every week and they are so good!

Black Bean Soup with avocado crema and hot sauce with a toasty baguette.  How cute is that soup cup?

Yellow Curry Bowl with jasmine rice, potatoes, onions, peas and Cabbage Slaw.  So comforting - it's exactly like my Mom's Curry.

And for my birthday...Strawberry Rhubarb Cake!

My husband had the Field Roast Vegan Sausage Tart in phyllo dough with a side of Dill Potatoes. 

And when that wasn't enough...an order of Classic Waffles.  The Waffles are completely vegan, but you would never be able to tell the difference from the real thing!

Sweet Potato Hash with Collard Greens and Vegan Sausage Biscuits.

Vegetable Brunch Lasanga = amazing!  Layers of fresh vegetables with corn tortillas.

Lovely Limonata.

Field Roast Vegan Sausage with chipotle, avocado and salsa verde on corn tortillas.  A perfect afternoon snack.

The menu changes every week and I've found that going once a week is simply not enough.  There are too many things to try...and I don't want to miss out on any of it!

McFosters

When I first came to Omaha, I thought I would be the one and only vegetarian. Not only have I met at least a dozen vegans, but they even have a vegetarian restaurant, McFosters. I recently met some of my veggie friends there for dinner and I had the Falafel with hummus and a side of crispy fries. The falafel was very good...but the hummus could have used some je ne sais quoi...maybe some garlic or roasted red pepper, something to jazz it up. I think next time, a side of one of their homemade dressings would do quite well. And the fries are extra crispy and completely irresistible. They also have all kinds of fresh pressed juices and smoothies and an awesome Sunday brunch with Tofu Rancheros.