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Nékter Juice Bar plans to open its first Nebraska location in the former Phoenix Pool and Spa space at 1405 South 204th Street. Shannon and Jeff Salem will be the local franchisees. California-based Nékter is an award-winning juice bar concept, offering juices, smoothies, açaí bowls and healthy snacks…

Interior renovations are nearly done at Cilantro’s Mexican Bar & Grill’s new space near Oakview Mall. The restaurant plans to open in mid-February at 3309 Oakview Drive, Suite 101, which is immediately east of Reveal Salon & Spa. Cilantro’s had operated at 144th & F for many years but closed that location back in October…

The Light House Coffee Olde Towne will hold a grand opening on Valentine’s Day – February 14th at 119 West Mission Avenue in Bellevue. As a non-profit organization, The Light House coffee shop strives “to give back all we can to Bellevue, southwest Iowa and southeast Nebraska.” NRP Construction is wrapping up work…

GUGU Ramen, a ramen and Korean fried chicken concept, will soon open at 9820 South 71st Plaza in the corner bay of a strip mall next to Jersey’s Mikes. That’s just off 72nd & Cornhusker Road in Papillion and adjacent to Golden Apple Buffet, which opened in June 2024 under the same ownership…

New vendors are on the horizon at Inner Rail Food Hall in Aksarben Village. Papi’s Mexican Grill recently opened, specializing in authentic tacos, burritos and customizable bowls. Other vendors coming soon include All-American Burger, which specializes in smash burgers and fries, and The Grove…

Everbowl, a craft superfood restaurant chain specializing in açaí bowls and smoothies, plans to open its first Omaha location at 2913 South 168th Street, next to Godfather’s Pizza. It will be the first of three locations in the Omaha area. Opening is set for late February or early March. The California-based…

Wheatfield’s is opening an express location at 18902 Evans Street near 192nd & West Maple Road. Interior build-out is underway. The grand opening is planned for April. This express location will have a drive-thru lane and an extensive self-serve, grab-and-go section. The store will sell quiche, soups…

Cups Café will host its grand opening on January 7 at 8501 North 30th Street in the Florence neighborhood. Located in the No More Empty Pots Food Hub, the coffee shop aims to support community self-sufficiency, food security and local and regional entrepreneurship…

The Platypus, a wine-focused bar, has opened at 1409 South 13th Street in Little Bohemia, next to Tiny House Bar and under the same ownership. The concept features a curated wine list, classic cocktails and paninis from Block 16. Platypus is described as “vintage 1970s design meets a modern, welcoming atmosphere.”