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Kpot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot plans to open its first Nebraska restaurant in the former Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse in Village Pointe Shopping Center. One year ago, Kpot announced it would move into the former Granite City building at the Westroads, but that deal fell through. The rapidly growing chain…

Flora Cafe, a new Mexican brunch restaurant, will soon open downtown at 1009 Farnam Street just south of Gene Leahy Mall. The space was previously occupied by Matsu Sushi. Flora Cafe is under the same ownership as Sam’s Leon Mexican Food and will feature an outdoor patio and a menu of authentic dishes…

The Brunch Box, a breakfast-and-lunch restaurant in downtown’s Capitol District, plans to open a second location in the Oak View Mall Food Court. Owner Stephanie Goodrich and her business partner Robert Johnson will open the Oak View location this spring in a space once occupied by The Cookie Company…

Oto, a high-end cocktail bar with an optimal, hi-fidelity sound experience, plans to open in October at Aksarben Village. Oto will be located in a 1,500 sq. ft. space on the ground floor of the HDR headquarters building adjacent to the lobby. La Traga-Zona has opened next to the Mexitli restaurant in the…

North Italia will open its first Nebraska location in the former Bravo Cucina Italiana space at Village Pointe, according to a city building permit. North Italia is a national chain under The Cheesecake Factory umbrella of restaurant brands and serves handmade pasta, pizza and other Italian inspired dishes…

Betty Rae’s Ice Cream will open a second Omaha location at 595 North 155th Plaza. That’s near Karma Coffee in Pepperwood Village. Omaha-based franchisee Zach Molacek also owns the Betty Rae’s shop at 6307 Center Street near Aksarben Village. Started in Kansas City, Betty Rae’s sells hand-made…

Kidlavie, a family park and restaurant, will soon open its first Nebraska location at Oakview Mall in a 22,000 sq. ft space on the second level near the former Rush Market. Designed for children ages 1-12, the park will feature shows, workshops, escape rooms, dining options, a spa and a patisserie…

Delicoffee Bakery Las Chilenas has opened at 8064 South 84th Street at Brentwood Square in La Vista. The grand opening celebration will take place March 8th. The locally owned business specializes in baked desserts, coffee, Chilean empanadas, homemade bread, Dobladitas and other delicacies…

Mazza Middle Eastern Cuisine plans to open early this summer in the former Sofra Kitchen space at 220 South 31st Avenue in Midtown Crossing. The restaurant will “blend traditional and contemporary Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors.” Mazza will be open for both lunch and dinner…