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TABLE OF CONTENTS

best of omaha 2014

departments

Best of Omaha 2015 Winners

Special Sections

7 From the Editor

16 Dining

146 Best of Omaha

8 List-O-Mania

38 Family

The Best of Omaha?

The Best is Omaha.

10 Congratulations

Messages From Civic Leader

12 Media Partners

KETV 7, Omaha Magazine and the Ralston Arena

13 Results Opener

The “How it Works” of the Best of Omaha Contest

52 Health & Beauty 68 Household

Business Profiles

169 The Best

Doctors, Lawyers, and Wealth Advisors

92 Nightlife 100 Retail 114 Services 126 Transportation

136 Editors’ Picks

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ACCOUNTS PUBLISHER TODD LEMKE PUBLISHER’S ASSISTANT & OMAHA HOME CONTRIBUTING EDITOR SANDY BESCH-MATSON VICE PRESIDENT GREG BRUNS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT SALES & MARKETING GIL COHEN

•Omaha Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year!

•Winner Better Business Bureau Integrity Award

Thank you for voting us 1st place 10 straight years.

SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE & 60PLUS IN OMAHA CONTRIBUTING EDITOR GWEN LEMKE EXECUTIVE SALES ASSOCIATE VICKI VOET BRANDING SPECIALIST GEORGE IDELMAN SALES ASSOCIATES DAWN DENNIS ALICIA SMITH HOLLINS JESSICA LINHART SYDNEY STANDER

OPERATIONS VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS TYLER LEMKE EVENT DIRECTOR ERIN COX ACCOUNTANT JIM HEITZ DISTRIBUTION MANAGER MIKE BREWER

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www.dingmans.com “We’d Rather Be The Best Than Apologize for Anything Less.”

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FOR ADVERTISING & SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: 402.884.2000

FROM THE EDITOR

robert nelson

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aybe you remember our first Best of Omaha™ contest nearly a quarter

century ago. Or not. Honestly, although we thought it was pretty special, Omaha didn’t get too hot and bothered by it, perhaps because our initial approach used editor’s picks before we graduated to the now familiar and more democratic popular vote format.

How things have changed! In its 23rd year, Omaha Magazine’s Best of Omaha contest drew more than 30,000 people to vote in 261 categories—the most categories ever—with the most completed ballots in the history of the contest. The Best of Omaha yellow circle is now ubiquitous in the windows of this city’s favorite businesses—and the center of the concept for this issue.

On Oct. 11, we held the first-ever Best of Omaha Festival at the Ralston Arena, an event that showcased 60 Best of Omaha winners. More than 3,500 people jammed the arena to peruse and sample the best this city has to offer. Yes. We’ll be hosting that amazing event next year.

And now, for the first time ever, we’ve created an edition of Omaha Magazine exclusively for Best of Omaha results. Simply: the Best of Omaha has gotten too big to fit into one of our regular issues.

We’d like to thank KETV 7 and Ralston Arena for their support in making this contest the behemoth it is today. And last but certainly not least: We like to congratulate each and every business that received votes. We hope that you, our readers, continue supporting your treasured Omaha businesses and personally congratulate them on their Best of Omaha recognition. Considering the incredible amount of community support it now takes for a business to be recognized in this contest, they certainly deserve a pat on the back.

Now, for the 2015 Best of Omaha winners’ list… OMAG

about the cover

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otice something unique

about the cover of this, the first-ever Best of Omaha standalone results issue? We sure hope you did.

This year we went to the Omaha experts in cutting and engraving with lasers—MTRL Design—to create the cover image. That’s right, the cover was made with lasers. The design was etched and then cut into a piece of birch plywood. With a little help from photoshop, the yellow circle came... well, full circle to complete the concept.

Thanks to MTRL Design for all their hard work on this piece of art. OMAG

Special thanks

T

he pages within this year’s issue focus on the yellow circle you see displayed proudly throughout businesses in Omaha. This year we kept the focus on the yellow circle and we’d like to thank the business who not only won Best of Omaha, but also helped contribute in a special way to our chapter openings througout the Best of Omaha result listings.

Thanks to: Aksarben Cinema (Family), Maple St. YMCA (Health & Beauty), Krug Park (Nightlife), and Jensen Tire & Auto (Transportation). OMAG omaha magazine • best of omaha 2015

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List-O-Mania The Best of Omaha?

#1 – The 10 Best Cities to Raise a Family in America (Movoto Blog, 2013 and 2014)

#1 – 10 Best Cities for Cheapskates (Kiplinger, 2013) #1 – Least Financial Stress (on households in 77 metropolitan areas) (Credibility.org, 2013)

The Best IS Omaha

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ranted, there are

a lot of magazines and organizations out there making Top 10 lists of cities nowadays. It’s one of the top 10 favorite things to do for these folks. In all, Omaha and surrounding cities were ranked in 57 lists in 2013 and 2014, including a smattering of #1’s. And those are just the ones we could find.

But wade through all this chatter, boil down what matters among the rankings from the people who know best, and one fact emerges—this city, and many of the smaller cities in the metro area, are truly some of the best places to live and do business in the nation.

The Omaha metro area is now recognized as one of the best places in the country to raise a family, to start a business, to get a college education, to have a great beer, to hear indie music, to land a high-paying first job, to live safely, to live healthfully, to live cheaply, to be a professional woman, to rent a house, to do…well, most anything that people want and hope to do in life.

#1 – Top 10 Metro Areas: Tier Two New & Expanding Facilities (for MSAs with a population between 200,000 and one million) (Site Selection Magazine, 2014) #1 – Best Zoo in America (CNN Travel, 2014) #2 – 5 Cities with High Salaries, Low Costs of Living (GoBankingRates.com, 2014) #2 – America’s Least Congested Big Cities (HomeInsurance.com, 2014) #2 – The 9 Best Up-and-Coming Cities for Music (MTV Iggy, 2013) #2 – America’s 10 Best Cities for Professional Women (Motovo Blog, 2014). #3 – 10 Best Cities to Launch a Startup (CNN Money, 2014) #3 – Most Affordable Big Cities in the U.S. (The Kiplinger Letter, 2014) #3 – The 12 Hardest-Working Towns in America (The SpareFoot Blog, 2014) #3 – America’s 15 Best Cities for Young Professionals (Forbes, 2014) #3 – Best Cities to Start a Business (Nerdwallet.com, 2014) #3 – Number of Economic Development Projects (for MSAs with a population between 200,000 and 1 million) (Site Selection Magazine, 2013) #4 – Top 10 Spring Break Destinations for Families (Livability, 2013) #4 – Top 50 Military Friendly Cities® (G.I. Jobs, 2013) #5 – Best Cities for Quality of Life (Nerdwallet.com, 2014)

Following is an abbreviated compilation of all those accolades. Even the shortened list is exhausting, we admit. But, maybe you agree that of all the exhausting things in life, it’s not so bad to be exhausted by a bounty of accolades. OMAG

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#5 – Top 10 Metros for Green-Friendly Apartments (Apartment Guide, 2014)

by robert nelson • photography by bill sitzmann

#6 – 50 Great Affordable College Towns in the U.S. (Great Value Colleges, 2014) #6 – Best Cities for Staycations (WalletHub.com, 2014) #6 – Top 10 Mid-Sized American Cities of the Future 2013/14 – Human Resources (fDI Magazine, 2013) #6 - Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S (for Large Metro Area 500,000 or more residents) (Farmers Insurance Group, 2013) #7 – Best Cities for Job Seekers (NerdWallet.com, 2014) #7 – 10 Fittest Cities in the United States (Apartment Guide, Houston Chronicle, 2013) #7 – 10 Best Cities for Car Drivers (NerdWallet.com, 2013) #7 – Top 10 Best American Cities to Live In (Top10Stop.com, 2013) #8 – Papillion, Best Places to Live (CNN Money, 2013) #8 – 10 Best Cities for Consumer Banking in 2014 (NerdWallet.com, 2014) #9 – Top 10 Foodie Cities (Livability, 2014) #9 – Top 10 Affordable Big Cities for Renters (Kiplinger, 2013) #9 – Top 10 Best Cities for College Graduates (Atlantic Wire, 2013) #9 – Papillion, Top 10 Summer Festivals (Livability, 2013) #9 – The 10 Best Cities for Young Entrepreneurs (NerdWallet.com, 2013) #9 – Best Cities for Young Entrepreneurs (for medium size cities) (Under30CEO, 2013) #10 – Best Cities to Start a Business (NerdWallet.com, 2013)

Enough already? You get the idea. Omaha is among the best of America. Now read on to discover the Best of Omaha.

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BEST OF OMAHA 2015

Dear Friends, I recently received a letter from a couple travelling across the United States who told me they fell in love with Omaha on a recent visit. They said they hope to come back soon.

I am not surprised! Omaha is the best city in the Midwest and I am proud to serve as Mayor!

Omaha Magazine’s Best of Omaha issue celebrates all that is great about our city—the food and restaurants, athletics, family entertainment, nightlife, and business. It’s especially gratifying when the recognition comes from your customers.

Whether Omaha is your home or you are here for a visit, I’m sure you will enjoy visiting the best Omaha has to offer.

Congratulations to the 2015 winners!

JEAN STOTHERT, MAYOR CITY OF OMAHA

congratulations from your civic leaders

Congratulations to all of this year’s Best of Omaha honorees! Your work ethic and your success help write our story, a thriving metropolitan region that encompasses all of the indispensable elements—a wealth of options for activity, nationallyrenowned businesses, schools, and medical facilities; and a beautifully-supported arts, entertainment, and restaurant scene.

Companies tiny to titan flourish here, from the neighborhood mom and pop to the Fortune 500’s known around the world.

We embrace entrepreneurs, cultivate innovation, and let imagination run free.

Anyone determined to make a mark—instead of just making due—will find a place here.

We don’t coast.

We build. We inspire. We strive to be the best.

Like you.

DAVID G. BROWN, PRESIDENT AND CEO OMAHA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Every year more than 11 million people visit our city.

Many of them travel here to see friends and family. Others come for a long weekend escape, or to attend a meeting.

As the official agency in charge of inspiring visitors to choose Omaha, we hear time and time again how people here go above and beyond to make visitors feel welcome.

So we have a “Best” award of our own, and it goes to local residents for being great ambassadors for our city.

Thanks for all your help, and please think of the Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau as your partner—a resource for rediscovering your city and sharing it with others.

DANA MARKEL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OMAHA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU

Congratulations to all the Best of Omaha winners! With so many wonderful choices, it’s difficult to pick just one as your favorite, isn’t it?

The same goes for Sarpy County, where you’ll find awesome shopping, great dining, wonderful attractions, challenging golf, amazing baseball, entertainment and live music, plus a fascinating museum and a host of historical attractions.

Add to that a winery, craft beer breweries, a distillery and even a meadery—all themselves award-winners!

Enjoy the great outdoors, do a little hiking, biking, or fishing.

Take in a festival, air show, or an event at the amphitheater.

There’s great family fun for all.

Whether you’re looking for a night out, a fun day, or plans for the weekend, there’s an adventure for every taste waiting right around the corner in Sarpy County.

LINDA REVIS, DIRECTOR SARPY COUNTY TOURISM

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BEST OF OMAHA 2015

media partners

Best of Omaha 2015 Media Partners

B

eing named the best doesn’t

happen overnight. It takes time, teamwork, and a commitment to doing the right thing no matter how hard it is. That’s how you become the best and that’s exactly what Omaha wants in their business community. What makes the Best of Omaha award such an honor is that it’s voted on by the people you serve every day. As Omaha’s News Leader, KETV is proud to be a part of Omaha Magazine’s Best of Omaha, celebrating the passion local businesses have in making Omaha such a great place to live. Congratulations to all the winners from everyone at KETV.

ARIEL ROBLIN, PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER KETV 7

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e are excited to

introduce the Best of Omaha™ winners in a new and novel way in this, the 23rd year of the contest. Celebrating the best of our community in this stand-alone publication gives us the opportunity to keep the focus where it belongs—squarely on the businesses, institutions, and organizations that make our community an award-winner in itself. You rock, Omaha! We are proud to be associated with every entity that received votes in the Best of Omaha™, and even more proud to count you, our readers, as part of our family here at Omaha Magazine.

TODD LEMKE, PUBLISHER OMAHA MAGAZINE

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he Ralston Arena and

Entertainment Center would like to take a moment to congratulate those businesses awarded the title of “Best of Omaha.” It is with that sense of leadership, spirit, and community that these organizations possess that makes the Ralston Arena proud to not only partner with, but also act as the home for the October 2014 Inaugural Best of Omaha Festival—a celebration of successful entrepreneurship across the metro. Since opening in October 2012, The Ralston Arena and Entertainment Center, located in the heart of Omaha, has prided itself on delivering top-notch entertainment and hard-hitting sporting events for fans of all ages. Patrons, fans, and visitors alike have come to know The Ralston Arena and Entertainment Center as “The Best Seat In The Metro” and, for that, we thank you for your continued partnership and support.”

STAN BENIS, GENERAL MANAGER RALSTON ARENA

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BEST OF OMAHA 2015

2015 voter results

O

maha Magazine’s Best of Omaha™ Contest is

now in its 23nd year! Since 1992, you and your neighbors have been voting for their favorite pizza joint, hair salon, home remodeler, auto body shop, and dozens of other businesses in the pure, popular voting contest that is Best of Omaha. This year, over 30,000 people cast ballots with the most completed ballots in the history of the contest!

Best of Omaha™ is audited by the accounting firm Goracke & Associates.

Media partners KETV 7 and the Ralston

Arena helped promote the contest; their support not only expands our audience but also lends credibility and enhances community involvement in Best of Omaha. Thank you, sponsors!

In order to keep the Best of Omaha the freshest barometer of where your passions lie, we are continuously adding new sections to the ballot. This year’s roster has expanded to 261 distinct categories.

We congratulate each and every business who received votes and are honored that so many winners proudly feature

the coveted Best of Omaha logo on their storefronts and vehicles, in their marketing materials and advertising— even on employee badges and buttons!

We encourage you, our readers, to continue supporting your treasured Omaha businesses and to personally congratulate them on their Best of Omaha recognition—they earned it!

Now, for the 2015 Best of Omaha winners’ list... OMAG

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Appetizers Kona Grill Bonefish Grill

Thanks Omaha

Salt 88

Bagels Bruegger’s Bagels Bagel Bin Panera Bread

Bakery Rotella’s Italian Bakery 402-592-6600 rotellasbakery.com Le Quartier Bakery & Cafe Gerda’s German Restaurant & Bakery 402-553-6774 gerdasgermanrestaurant.com

Barbecue

Founders Jon Mumgaard, Brian Kitten and Jim Mumgaard

HUGE Beer Menu. Wicked Wings. Awesome Seats.* * All the sports you can watch, all from one seat!

8528 Park Drive, Omaha, NE 68127 · (402)201-2739 | 15350 Weir Street, Omaha, NE · (402)614-2739

The Original Whiskey Steak

Famous Dave’s Four Metro Locations famousdaves.com Hartland Bar-B-Que Boyd and Charlie’s BBQ

Bowl of Soup Upstream Brewing Company Old Market, West Omaha upstreambrewing.com Wheatfields Eatery & Bakery 402-955-1485 wheatfieldscatering.com M’s Pub 402-342-2550 mspubomaha.com

2121 S. 73rd St. Just 1/2 block South of Doubletree

DroverRestaurant.com

Gift Cards Available Open Monday-Friday 11am-2pm Dinner nightly from 5pm Reservations Accepted 402-391-7440

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El Basha

Breakfast LePeep Three Metro Locations lepeep.com Jimmy’s Egg The Egg & I

Mediterranean Grill

Brew Pub Upstream Brewing Company Old Market, West Omaha upstreambrewing.com Benson Brewery Crescent Moon Ale House 402-345-1708 beercornerusa.com

Brick Oven Pizza Pitch Coal Fire Pizzeria 402-590-2625 pitchpizzeria.com Dante Ristorante Pizzeria Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom

Thank You Omaha for voting us Best Eastern European Dining

7503 Pacific St. 402-934-6266 elbashagrill.com

Mon.-Thur. 11:00am—8:30pm • Fri.-Sat. 11:00am—9:00pm • Sun. 12:00pm—7:00pm Thanks for voting us

#1 Breakfast 7 Years in a Row!

Buffet China Buffet Mongolian Grill Valentino’s Pizza Ranch

Burrito Abelardo’s Mexican Fresh Hector’s Fernando’s 402-330-5707 fernandosomaha.com

177th & Center • 934-9914 | 156th & Dodge • 408-1728 | 120th & Blondo • 991-8222 Drive-Thru Open (Center St. Only) • Open Daily 6:30am-2:00pm Serving Breakfast & Lunch All Day!

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family values and service to country

A New tr adition Built on strong free tastings

12251 Cary Cir.

. La Vista . 402.690.3490 . soldiervalleyspirits.com A short drive from downtown Omaha

Thank you, Omaha for saving us a seat at your table.

Celebrating 8 years in the “Best of Omaha Winners’ Circle”

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PhysiciansMutual.com

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Cake Bakery The Cake Gallery Nothing Bundt Cakes The Cakery

Chef in Omaha Clayton Chapman, The Grey Plume Jon Seymour, V. Mertz 402-345-8980 vmertz.com Jennifer Coco, J. Coco

”Serving The Best Chicken In Town Since 1997” CATERING AVAILABLE

www.millardroadhouse.com 13325 Millard Ave. • 402-891-9292

Chinese Dining JC Mandarin Chinese Cuisine Three Happiness Express Golden Palace

Coffeehouse Scooter’s Crane Coffee

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Stories Coffeehouse

Private Party Rooms | Business Luncheons | Catering

Cupcakes Jones Bros. Cupcakes 402-884-CAKE - Two Locations jonesbroscupcakes.com

lunch Mon-Fri: 11AM-2PM Dinner Mon-Sat: 4:30PM-Close

Cupcake Island Gigi’s Cupcakes 402-991-9010 - Village Pointe South gigiscupcakesusa.com

Rockbrook Village (108th & Center)

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Deli Jason’s Deli Spirit World Gandolfo’s New York Deli

Desserts Wheatfields Eatery & Bakery 402-955-1485 wheatfieldscatering.com The Cordial Cherry 402-679-3011 thecordialcherry.com Delice European Bakery & Cafe

Donuts Krispy Kreme Dunkin’ Donuts Lamar’s Donuts

Middle Eastern/ Eastern European Dining Bohemian Cafe El Basha Mediterranean Grill Amsterdam Falafel & Kabob

Family Restaurant Cheddar’s Casual Café Petrow’s Restaurant Texas Roadhouse

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST OF OMAHA! Thank You Omaha For Voting Us Best Of Omaha® Used Car Dealership!

Join the “Home of the Bowl of Beer” for Happy Hour Monday-Saturday 4:00-7:00 p.m.

14110 “S” Street · 402-991-2663 · www.addysbar.com

Best neighborhood bar in Omaha!

402-574-2600 | www.atchleyford.com

Locally owned & operated!

Visit us at one of our 5 locations!

Shops at Legacy 168th & Center 402.933.4950

Over 750 Single Malts, 230 Beers & Awesome Food!

5007 UNDERWOOD AVE. • 402-553-9501 • DUNDEEDELL@DUNDEEDELL.COM

Award Winning Pizza Friendly Service

Eagle Run 13350 West Maple 402.496.1787

Omaha 7816 West Dodge 402.397.2105

Baker’s Square 13455 West Center 402.691.8196

Midlands Place 312 Olson Dr. 402.597.9547

www.beautyfirstnebraska.com

6059 MAPLE STREET 402-934-8668

Locally Owned & Operated

2110 S. 67th St in Aksarben Village 402.933.7511

Our Smoker to You-Guaranteed!

A Tasting Room Experience Olive Oil · Balsamic Vinegar · Dried Mushroom Sea Salt 10920 Prairie Brook Rd.

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Catering Available 2706 N. Main St Elkhorn, NE 68022 402-289-4772 boydandcharlies.com

dining best of omaha 2015

Food Truck Localmotive Food Truck Voodoo Taco

Thanks to our customers for voting us the “Best Burger in Omaha”

Maria Bonita

French Dining Le Voltaire Dario’s Brasserie Le Bouillon

French Fries Runza® Restaurants 21 Metro Locations runza.com

Stella’s Bar and Grill

“Serving World Famous Hamburgers since 1936” 106 Galvin Rd • Bellevue, NE • 402-291-6088 • Open Monday-Saturday, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Bronco’s Lighthouse Pizza

Thank You for Voting Ingredient Best Salad!

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THANK YOU for your Best of Omaha™ vote!

SW Corner of 180th & Harrison 402.933.3774 ComeSitStayOmaha.com runza.com

The Family of Dinker’s Bar & Grill would like to Thank Omaha for Voting us

Best Hamburger!

Celebrating 26 Years!

Come in for a taste of one of our amazing specials!

402.391.5047 7425 Dodge St. www.sushiomaha.com

2368 S 29th St Omaha, NE Located off the Martha St. exit 402.342.9742 www.dinkersbar.com Grill Open Mon-Sat 11am-10pm

Thank You for Voting Us Best of Omaha!

PREMIUM HOMEMADE ICE CREAM

f 1120 Jackson Street • (402) 341-5827 tedandwallys.com

Mon-Fri 9:30-9, Sat 9-6 Sun closed to honor God

8 Years In A Row

84th & Harrison 6905 S. 84 St., La Vista 402-592-4866 divinetruthchristian.com

Books • Bibles • Music • Movies • T-shirts Jewelry • Gifts • Church Supplies

Serving Our Friends Daily Free Wi-Fi Good TO-GO Open Daily Until 2 p.m.

10% Senior & Military Discount Kids’ Menu

Thank you Omaha!

Thank you for voting us BEST BREAKFAST! 2855 S. 168th St. Omaha, NE 68130 402-330-3444

3605 N. 147th Street Omaha, NE 68116 402-965-3444

2015 Pratt Avenue, Ste 105 Bellevue, NE 68123 402-991-3448

www.TheEggandIRestaurants.com

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304 Olson Drive, Ste 118 Papillion, NE 68046 402-932-3441

www.dogtographybykalahoward.com Email: info@dogtographybykalahoward.com

dining best of omaha 2015

where families gather

Gourmet Hamburger Sinful Burger Sports Grill Louie M’s Burger Lust Bulldog Burgers

Greek Dining Greek Islands 402-346-1528 greekislandsomaha.com Feta’s Gyros & Catering 402-504-4976 - Two Locations fetasgyros.com Katie’s Greek Restaurant & Taverna 402-558-5623 katiesgreek.com fully owned and handcrafted baked goods

old market express

Gyros King Kong Four Omaha Locations kingkongfastfood.com Jim and Jennie’s Greek Village Legacy Gyros

Hamburger

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WE CARE ABOUT YOUR HOME

Stella’s Bar & Grill 402-291-6088 106 Galvin Rd., Bellevue NE

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Hot Wings Oscar’s Pizza & Sports Grille Buffalo Wild Wings Addy’s Sports Bar & Grill 402-991-2663 addysbar.com

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$35, Three-Course Prix Fixe Menu, Tues. - Fri. Artisan Cheese • Award Winning Wine List Old Market Passageway • 1022 Howard St. Reservations Recommended Call 402.345.8980 Reservations Online www.vmertz.com executive chef Jon Seymour certified sommeliers David Eckler, Jennifer Fravel proprietor David Hayes general manager/wine director Matthew Brown

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Thank You Omaha For Voting Us Best Greek Food!

Miracle Hills Square • 114th & Dodge • 402-504-4976 Harvey Oaks Plaza • 144th & Center • 402-504-9995 www.fetasgyros.com

PREMIER WEALTH ADVISORS TOPDENTIST™ Thank you for voting us Best Dessert!

1223 S. 180th Street www.thecordialcherry.com 402.679.3011

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Thank You for Voting Us Best of Omaha!

6307 Center St. Suite 102 Located in Aksarben Place 402-505-7476 www.gamevault.me

dining best of omaha 2015

Ice Cream Ted & Wally’s Premium Homemade Ice Cream 402-341-5827 Like us on Facebook!

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Thank You Omaha for Voting us the Best Indian Resturant for 9 Years!

Zesto Ice Cream & Grill

Indian Dining Jaipur Indian Restaurant and Brewing 402-392-7331 jaipurbrewhouse.com Mother India

Omaha’s First Brewing Company with Unique Jalapeño and Indian Pale Ale Beer.

rth St o w n e v ea 4322 L somaha.com barrett -554-5805 402

Lunch: Thursday & Friday - 11am to 2pm Dinner: Sunday to Thursday - 5pm to 9:30pm Friday & Saturday - 5pm to 10:30pm

Tanduri Fusion 10922 Elm Street Omaha, NE 68144 402-392 7331 jaipurbrewhouse.com

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Ingredient Restaurant Charleston’s

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Reuben Sandwich Crescent Moon Ale House 402-345-1708 beercornerusa.com Barrett’s Barleycorn Pub & Grill 402-554-5805 barrettsomaha.com Sean O’Casey’s Pub

Romantic Restaurant V. Mertz 402-345-8980 vmertz.com The Flatiron Cafe Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse

Salad Paradise Bakery & Cafe Two Metro Locations paradisebakery.com Olive Garden Charleston’s

Sandwiches

Mai Thai Restaurant brings you the most authentic Thai cusine in Omaha, in a beautiful, contemporary, atmosphere.

Which Wich Superior Sandwich Shop Omaha and Papillion whichwich.com Firehouse Subs Razzy’s Deli

Seafood Shuck’s Fish House & Oyster Bar

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Bonefish Grill Charlie’s on the Lake 402-894-9411 charliesonthelake.net

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Smoothies Juice Stop

Prime Steak Fine Wine Premium Service

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Sunday Brunch Granite City 402-393-5000 1001 N. 102nd St. Lot 2 Restaurant & Wine Bar 402-504-4200 lot2benson.com Taxi’s Grille and Bar

Sushi Blue Sushi Sake Grill Hiro 88 Sakura Bana 402-391-5047 7425 Dodge St.

Private party rooms available for 6 to 40 people.

Thai Dining Mai Thai

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Thai Spice Salween Thai

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Best of Omaha™ Winners 10 years in a row

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Omaha’s Most Recommended Plumber TM

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Nebraska’s Premiere Cheerleading & Tumbling center

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Children’s Attraction Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium

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Gymnastics Premier Gymnastics Metro Stars Omega School of Gymnastics

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Martial Arts

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Thank You Omaha for Voting us #1 Coffee Roaster!

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Nebraska’s BEST Full service boat Dealer!

Omaha Sports Academy 402-504-1222 OmahaSportsAcademy.com YMCA of Greater Omaha Bellevue Junior Sports Association Voted One of the Top 100 Boat Dealers in the USA 10 Years in a Row! 96th & L st. • 402.339.9600 • www.OmahamarineCenter.COm

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Voted Best Fence and Railing Company of Omaha

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Dr. Michael Siggers & Staff Full service Veterinary hospital caring for cats, dogs, ferrets, rabbits, pocket pets; and a special interest in birds & exotics!

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Youth Soccer Sports Club

Providing quality dance education in a positive and encouraging atmosphere

Omaha FC Evolution Soccer Club Gretna Soccer Club

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Youth Sports Camp Omaha Sports Academy 402-504-1222 OmahaSportsAcademy.com The Volleyball Academy Jewish Community Center

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Millard Wellness Center Youth Summer Camp YMCA of Greater Omaha Camp Legacy

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Bringing Balance and Wholeness back to the body through the practice of

TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE Reproductive Health · Digestive Health Emotional Health · Pain Management

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Breast Augmentation Dr. John Edney, Aesthetic Surgical Images Dr. David Finkle, Finkle Cosmetic Surgery Center Dr. Ron Hollins, Village Pointe Aesthetic Surgery

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Steven D. Wegner, DDS, MAGD 2015 Best of Omaha · First Place A Recognized Leader in Dentistry Dr. Steven Wegner values his relationships within the dental community, his focus on continuing education and technological advancement, and his personalized approach to patient care. This dedication to the field of dentistry has been recognized by numerous local and national organizations, but most importantly, by his peers and patients.

Thank you for voting Dr. Wegner first place for Best Cosmetic Dentist in the Best of Omaha contest for the past 11 years!

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Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Steven Wegner, Steven D. Wegner D.D.S. 402-498-0400 smilesofomaha.com Dr. Christopher Stanosheck, The Smile Design Studio Dr. Daniel Beninato, Premier Dental 402-403-4039 premiersmile.com

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Thank you for voting us Best Retirement Community and Assisted Living of Omaha!

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Do you suffer from acute pain from: Illness, surgery, a serious injury or accident?

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Waxing/Hair Removal Authentic Brazilian Wax by Vanella 402-590-5000 - 6307 Center St., #103 Two Locations Kimberly Spa Waxology

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You’ll be pleased with the reasonable cost of built-in custom closets designed

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It’s everything you want in your home – from its fresh architectural style and detailing, to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come. It’s also why Curt Hofer & Associates is the area’s most inspired high-end homebuilder. Imaginatively conceived, flawlessly executed – let Curt Hofer & Associates create and build your new custom home.

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Condos Midtown Crossing Riverfront Place The Regis Building

Countertops Consolidated Kitchens & Fireplaces Martin’s Countertops Granite Transformations

Custom Cabinetry Zongker’s Custom Furniture, Inc. Wood Specialties Inc. Eurowood Cabinets

Custom Closets Marco Closets & Storage 402-778-5818 marcoclosets.com Affordable Closets Closet Factory

Custom Home Builder Curt Hofer & Associates 402-758-0040 curthofer.com Pohlad Custom Homes 402-445-0843 pohladcustomhomes.com Falcone Homes 402-861-0180 falconehomes.com

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Custom Picture Framing Michaels

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Indoor Window Coverings Ambiance Window Coverings 402-932-9711 AmbianceWindowCoverings.com

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Painting Services Gerst Painting Inc.

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Thanks Omaha for voting us Best Cocktail Lounge Again!

New Bar in 2014 Infusion Brewing Company Grane The Berry & Rye

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Oscar’s Pizza & Sports Grille Brewsky’s Food & Spirits

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FIRST PLACE TEN YEARS IN A ROW Thank you for voting us “Best of Omaha” the last decade. We appreciate your continued support for local businesses.

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Antique Shop Brass Armadillo Antique Mall 402-896-9140 BrassArmadillo.com Imaginarium Second Chance Antiques & Collectibles

Thank you to all the well-dressed men that voted us Best of Omaha™ again.

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8014 W Dodge Road Omaha, NE (402)391-3200

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Hy-Vee brix Spirit World

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Jewelry Store Borsheims Fine Jewelry & Gifts 14 Karat Goldsmith Silversmith 402-342-1737 goldsmithsilversmith.com

Men’s Apparel Parsow’s Fine Clothing 402-397-7900 parsows.com Lindley Clothing Jerry Ryan Clothing & Sportswear

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST ITALIAN DINING AND PASTA! THANK YOU!

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Omaha’s Only Authentic German Restaurant Locally Owned Since 1976

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Extra Tender Loving Care 40 years experience 26 years at the same location

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Oil & Vinegar Specialty Store Old World Oil & Vinegar 402-968-7944 oldworldoil.com Chef2 Vine + Branch

Inn & Daycare Grooming & Daycare 13706 “C” St.

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402-933-4007 Pawn Shop Sol’s Jewelry & Loan Four Aces Pawn Mid-City Jewelry & Loan

Pet Supply Store The Green Spot

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Long Dog Fat Cat Three Dog Bakery

Pharmacy Walgreens CVS 10 Metro Locations cvs.com Kohlls Pharmacy & Homecare 402-408-1990 kohlls.com

Retail Art Gallery Lewis Art Gallery 402-391-7733 lewisartgallery.com Dundee Gallery Anderson O’Brien Fine Art

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Thank You for Voting us Best of Omaha!

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THANKS OMAHA FOR CHOOSING US YOUR #1 MOVING COMPANY 11 YEARS IN A ROW! We offer a full line of moving-related services that can be customized to fit your needs.

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Shoe Store DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse Von Maur Famous Footwear

Shopping Center Village Pointe Nebraska Crossing Outlets Shadow Lake Towne Center

Thank you Omaha for voting us Best Homebuilder.

Come see why we’re the best by visiting one of our furnished models.

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Spice Shop Penzeys Spices

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Savory Spice Shop Whole Foods Market

Thrift Store Goodwill goodwillomaha.org New Life Thrift Store Thrift World

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THANK YOU.

WE’LL SHOUT IT FROM THE ROOFTOPS. We’ve built relationships with the people of Omaha for nearly 160 years. In return, they’ve named us the Best

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Dog Day Care ComeSitStay 402-933-3774 comesitstayomaha.com The Paw Spa Pet Resort 402-516-8888 thepawspapetresort.com Bark Avenue Grooming & Daycare 402-496-4005 barkavenueomaha.com

Dog Training Nebraska Humane Society BonaFide Dog Academy Dillon’s Dog Training

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Financial Planning Firm FeltzWealthPLAN 402-691-0200 FeltzWealthPLAN.com

We started Maids & More locally to offer you a professional, affordable service from people you can trust.

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Funeral Home Heafey, Heafey, Hoffman, Dworak & Cutler Mortuary & Crematory John A. Gentleman

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Pet Boarding The Paw Spa Pet Resort

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Tuxedo Store Tip-Top-Tux Gentleman’s Choice Mr. Tuxedo

Veterinary Clinic Ralston Vet Gentle Doctor Best Care Pet Hospital 402-334-5975 BestCarePetHospital.net

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Bike Shop The Bike Rack Trek Bicycle Store Bike Masters

Boat Dealer Omaha Marine Center 402-339-9600 OmahaMarineCenter.com Valley Marine Beaver Lake Marina

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o list of The Best of Omaha would be complete without taking a look beyond the traditional categories

found throughout this publication. From the silly to the sublime, here is our Editors’ Picks addendum to the Best of Omaha.

Best Historic Site Best Urban Legend Hummel Park Albinos Said to be “the most haunted place in Nebraska,” Hummel Park is a favorite destination for wanna-be practitioners of the Dark Arts. Dotted with symbols of the arcane and the Satanic, the deep woods of the hilltop park have for decades been rumored to be the home of a tree-dwelling, undead clan of otherworldly albinos.

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1879 Standing Bear Trial Large parts of Fort Omaha, now the campus of Metro Community College, look like they did when Judge Elmer Dundy made the historic ruling here that Native Americans were persons within the meaning of the law. The campus is chocked full of historic military structures, including the General Crook House. The Fort Omaha Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Best Fictional Character From Omaha Rosemary Woodhouse Sure, the Wizard in a certain “There’s no place like home” cinema classic travelled in a hot air balloon emblazoned with the words “Omaha State Fair,” but our favorite hometown fictional character is the Vidal Sassoon-coifed Rosemary Woodhouse (Mia Farrow) from the bone-chilling Rosemary’s Baby (1968).

Best Time-Travel Day Trip Fort Atkinson A mere 20-minute trek from Omaha is Fort Atkinson, the first U.S. military post west of the Missouri River.

Established in 1820 on the recommendation of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the site played a pivotal role in the earliest days of the area’s fur trade, river travel, and Indian relations.

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Best Spooky Place For a Midnight Tryst The Black Angel Standing guard at the edge of Fairview Cemetery in Council Bluffs is the stately Black Angel, the centerpiece of the Ruth Ann Dodge Memorial. The spectral figure on the site where the earliest burial was recorded in 1826 is the subject of countless urban legends.

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Best (And Most Obscure) Location From a Film Dundee’s “Alexander Payne” Alley The alley behind 4949 Underwood Ave. in Dundee was featured prominently in two of Alexander Payne’s movies. Laura Dern huffed spray paint there in Citizen Ruth (1996) and Jack Nicholson dumped his unwanted clothing at a collection box on the same site in About Schmidt (2002).

Best Dumpster Dive Creighton University on Move-Out Day Some of those kids who can afford a $45,000-a-year education can also afford to load their rooms with some pretty nice stuff.

And, those with disposable incomes can treat cool stuff as disposable. McGloin Hall is a tad more expensive to live in than the other dorms, so you might want to hit that one first.

Best Beardwatching Benson Business District The five-block stretch of Maple Street that runs through the trendy Benson business district offers dramatic viewing opportunities in the natural habitat of hirsute hipsters.

These shaggy, inked up, nocturnal creatures stir mostly after midnight as they emerge to feed on indie music, craft beer, and food cart delicacies.

Best Omaha Reference in Music “Four young chiquitas in Omaha waitin’ for the band to return from the show.”

This is not the “West Texas town of El Paso,” so we’re not sure why Grand Funk Railroad called our homegirls “chiquitas” in their brag-rock classic “We’re an American Band.” No matter. What matters is that Omaha is written into rock n’ roll legend as a city that knows how to party.

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EDITORs’ PICKS Best Biking Trail Chalco Hills Recreation Area The 6-mile-long Chalco Hills Trail loops around Wehrspann Lake, which may not sound like much fun for those Omahans who have only seen Wehrspann from I-80. But when the rubber hits the path, the loop around the lake becomes a delightful ride that includes a wooded riparian lowland, a panoramic view from the Wehrspann dam, and, very often, pleasant lakeside breezes. Trail traffic is usually minimal.

Sunsets viewed from the dam can be spectacular.

Best Place to Be Hit By a Fish Boyer Chute With the Missouri River now infested with the most annoying fish ever spawned, it’s very easy to get broadsided in your motorboat by a jumping 10-pound Asian Carp. For evolutionary reasons known only to Lucifer, this spastic mud-species freaks out when water in the vicinity is disturbed. At Boyer Chute, the local Asian Carp will actually jump at nonmotorized disturbances— even footsteps on a wood-plank viewing deck.

Go watch the ducks. But be prepared to duck.

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Best Stroll The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge Omaha is increasingly becoming a walking city, but our favorite stroll is across the majestic Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.

Try “The Bob” at dusk. Or at dawn. Come to think of it, any hour of the day is great for traversing the span that looms above the swirling eddies of the mighty and muddy Missouri.

Best View of The Skyline Third Base Line of TD Ameritrade Park Omaha Sitting in the south-facing seats of TD Ameritrade, you realize why the poobahs situated the field the way they did. Omaha looks like a real metropolis from this prospect— the First National Bank building, the Woodman, etc…. What you’ll also see from here, though, are long balls dying in the prevailing south wind. Do you want an exciting College World Series or a nice view of Downtown?

Pitchers are happy the latter was deemed most important.

Best Sunset Holy Family Shrine A panoramic vista of rolling hills and natural grasslands makes the glory-under-glass marvel that is the Holy Family Shrine the perfect spot from which to take in a serene, orange-hued sunset. The site is located west of the Highway 31 exit of Interstate 80.

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Best Orbs Omaha Visitors Center Push Pins The giant blue push pins found throughout Downtown, NoDo, South Omaha and as far west as Boys Town are your guidepost to 15 of the area’s best and most crowdpleasing attractions. Check out visitomaha.com for these and other great ideas for rediscovering your city.

Best Walking Tour La Veinticuatro For over a century, successive waves of immigrants from Europe and now Latin America and Asia have made their home in South Omaha. La Veinticuatro (“The 24”) Walking Tour will put you face to face with historic architecture and the stories that built Omaha’s stockyards, once the largest in the world. Visit restorationexchange.org for more information.

Best Place to Feed the Ducks Gene Leahy Mall Birds are best fed in the most urban setting one can find. Think Central Park. You feed the ducks, you watch the people, the people watch you—there’s a lot of pleasant watching.

So, feed at the Mall. Also, if you’re concerned about appearances, unlike the often-sullen pigeon feeders, duck feeders give off an active, happening vibe. Bring a cute dog while feeding the ducks if you’d like to attract the opposite sex.

Best Street Name John Galt Boulevard “Who is John Galt?” is the opening line of Ayn Rand’s seminal work, Atlas Shrugged. The name later became the inspiration for a street name when a real estate developer (and rabid Rand fan) was searching for an unusual moniker to adorn a street sign in Southwest Omaha near 108th between L and Q streets.

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Best Birdwatching 72nd and Dodge While the increasingly forlorn intersection bides its time until the next Husker football championship flash mob, it remains the most robust, time-honored place for birdwatching. No, not the kind that requires binoculars.

We’re talking about the crude, one-fingered salute that is so prominent at the ever-congested corner.

Best Place to Get Hit by a Speeding Crotch Rocket West Dodge Road With no stoplights and limited hiding spots for cops, West Dodge Road is the place to dodge hopped-up juvenile testosterone at its dumbest. Loud with an absurd weight to power ratio, these Yamahas, Suzukis, and Ducatis (okay, the Ducatis are kinda cool) are comas waiting to happen. The only hope on Omaha’s Autobahn is that, if there are injuries to be had, they are incurred by the guilty parties.

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Best Public Art Installation Just About Any Stretch of Interstate 80 An orderly array of orange cones stretching for miles along most any metro stretch of Interstate 80 delivers a stunning statement on the perils of progress and urban sprawl. The heady and intoxicating work is so popular that traffic literally stops for what seems an eternity as locals throng to see this ongoing (endless?) public art installation.

Best Place to Get a Ticket Q Street East of 84th With the Ralston Arena bringing more traffic through the once sleepy bedroom community, many locals have discovered that Q Street is a handy backdoor route to the site. We’re all for law and order, and we don’t mean to rat the dedicated boys and girls in blue, but speeding tickets here fly like confetti on New Year’s Eve.

Best Motorcycle Ride Loess Hills Nebraska isn’t known for touring landscapes, but, across the river, a very pleasant ride can be had by weaving through the rolling hills above the Missouri River valley. You may want to begin your ride along the Loess Hills Scenic Byway down at beautiful Waubonsie State Park.

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Best Place to Get a Mosquito Bite Brown Park This historic baseball field at 16th and U streets is the best place in Omaha to feel like you’re watching a turnof-the-century barnstormer game. (Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb both played here). Part of the reason it feels so oldtimey is the densely wooded ridge behind the bleachers.

There is a reason that surely-toxic bug repellent is called “Deep Woods Off.” On a sweaty summer evening, the mosquitos very often hit for the cycle.

Best Sledding Hill Memorial Park Others are steeper. Quite a few are more hair-raising.

Some even feature “Sled at Your Own Risk” postings.

But none match the hills of Memorial Park, where generations of locals have sought frigidly al fresco, hotchocolate-sipping family fun.

Best Place to Skin a Knee Roberts Skate Park The half pipes and crazily convoluted curves of Roberts Skate Park promise thrills for riders and chills for their moms. It’s a post-Punk assemblage of tats (and now tots) shredding away as skaters push the boundaries of physics in sick, gravity defying feats of derring-do.

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Best Guerilla Art Project The Peace Tree Looking for one of the more interesting eruptions of the unexpected in the city’s varied landscape? The familiar, two-finger symbol suggested by the truncated trunk of a tree on the corner of 65th and Miami streets was all the inspiration one clandestine artist needed to create “The Peace Tree.”

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Carson Enterprises, Inc. LANDSCAPING SERVICE

Clayton Adams, CEO

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our home is likely the biggest purchase you’ll ever make.

And, it will be the purchase you’ll spend your life staring at the most. Is the crown molding above the TV crooked?

As you obsess over shoddy work, you’ll be cursing yourself for picking the wrong builder.

In the business profiles to follow, you’ll learn about people who not only excel at skills as varied as home building, dentistry, home cleaning, landscaping, and running great youth sports, but also those most gifted in areas such as acupuncture, laser hair removal, and cosmetic surgery.

Perhaps you want the people using needles and lasers on your face to be good at what they do. You’ll find those folks, and stars in many more specialties, in the pages to follow. OMAG

shop for all of your project needs. For both residential and commercial jobs, we have the best designers in the business. When working on large-scale projects with electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and other professionals, there are many variables to consider. Carson Enterprises will be with you every step of the way, coordinating your project to insure that your project gets done in a timely and efficient manner. Installing any project always presents unique and separate challenges. With Carson Enterprises the customer matters. We will work with you to make sure that you understand every phase of your project from start to finish. Our trained professionals use advanced installation techniques to make sure that your project stands the test of time. Because of how we install our projects we offer free extended warranties on our products. We want your project to look better than you could imagine, going above and beyond to make sure what you receive with your hand-picked material is better than expected. OMAG

6828 N. 264TH ST. VALLEY, NE 68064 402-676-5579 CARSONENTERPRISE.COM

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to thank all of Omaha and, most importantly, our homeowners, for voting us Best of Omaha for the fourth time in the last five years. Being recognized as the top home builder in Omaha is something we are very proud of. Charleston Homes believes in being “The Best Value in a Custom Neighborhood.”

Never missing a completion date in its seven-year history, the company closed its 500th home on Jan. 9th, 2014, and by year end will close its 610th home.

The homes range from $170,000 to $350,000, with square footage from 1,400 to 2,600 feet.

“The Best Value in a Custom Neighborhood” is more than just low prices. Charleston can offer a lot of value because of its unique processes. From the time the buyer walks into a model home to the year after the buyer closes and beyond, these are processes that no other builder uses.

Charleston Homes believes that relationships are everything.

We value the relationships with contractors, lenders, and employees, but more importantly, the

people we build homes for. It’s because of this, that each customer experiences the best homebuilding process in Omaha!

Ultimately, the buyer not only gets a high-quality home at an affordable price, but a personalized one because of all the available choices, which range from the lot to amount of stone or brick on the house to smaller items such as faucets and fixtures.

Although Charleston has built in over 61 neighborhoods and continues to build throughout Omaha and the surrounding areas, they have started a

subdivision in Elkhorn called Arbor View, located north of 204th & Maple streets. Ranging in price from $225,000 to $350,000, the neighborhood is near schools, churches, and shopping.

Charleston also has land in Gretna (Pebblebrooke) and Bellevue (Ashford Hollow). The company actively procures land across the metro area to continue to provide the Best Value in a Custom Neighborhood. OMAG For more information, visit charlestonhomesomaha.com.

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event vision to life. Delicious menus, refreshing cocktails, linens, floor plans, set up, and smiling professional event staff are all part of what we do. We will make sure your menu is always delicious, hot, beautiful, on time, and served with a smile. And we promise you will receive countless compliments from your guests for hosting such a fabulous event!

Thank you for honoring us with your votes! Best of Omaha First Place Winner 2011-2015 and Winners Circle 2010. Knot 2012 Pick - Best Weddings. Wedding Wire’s Bride’s Choice Award 2010, 2012, and 2013. The Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O! 2012-2013.

National ACE - Achievement in Catering Excellence Finalist 20112012 and Winner 2013, Midwest Division. Food design, cover photo on National Publication, Catersource Magazine. OMAG

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in 1996 has grown to four locations around the Omaha metro area and is now The Dentists. Our growth has allowed us to provide advanced services such as implant placement and designing of crowns in-house. In addition, we provide dental services such as cleaning, fillings, root canals, and extractions.

Our patients appreciate that most of their dental needs and wants can be fulfilled at the same office they’ve come to know and trust.

“What is best for the patient?” is the question that guides our doctors and team in almost every decision we make. We think our patients recognize that their concerns are always considered and that their needs matter. An extraordinary dental experience is something that patients remember and will tell their friends and family about. OMAG

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AT VILLAGE POINTE 302 N. 168TH CIR., STE. 208 402-505-7474

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Curt Hofer & Associates CUSTOM HOME BUILDER OUR CUSTOM HOME BUILDING AND REMODELING REPUTATION IS well deserved. At Curt Hofer &

Associates, we continue to be recognized as the area’s most respected and inspired custom home builder and renovation expert, putting the full complement of our design, build, and estimating resources into every project we undertake. The results are spectacular.

Ideas brought to life. Inspired, innovative,

instinctive—great homes don’t just happen. At Curt Hofer & Associates, we create one-of-akind, high-end custom homes, renovations, and additions that are authentic and individualized. The result is a home that reflects your style, preferences, the way you live, entertain and even relax, your price range, your interest in green building and your must-haves.

As a full-service, design/ build fi rm, we deliver the full complement of resources and support in all areas of custom home design, drafting, construction, project management and accounting. So you’re also assured a process that meets your expectations of us.

DESIGN AND BUILD, Building reputations and relationships. Curt

Hofer & Associates is more than a name. We’re a company of people who are recognized for

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our individual strengths and talents. From designers who have earned national awards for creativity and innovation to project management and construction experts who have a reputation for uncompromising quality and detail. We work effectively together and we’re available throughout the process—and beyond—to address any question or detail of your project.

Setting expectations—and exceeding them. While the distinctiveness of a Curt Hofer home is what so often sets it apart, it’s our well-defined and precisely executed process that ensures your expectations are met. This includes: • Design. Whether you already have a plan or simply a collection of magazines, photos, and Pinterest pins, we’re able to transform inspiration and ideas into design.

By spending more time in the design process, we ensure your home reflects your input—and we also reduce the number of changes later on in the process.

• Estimating. Our estimating process is highly detailed—and put in writing. Meetings with this team take you step by step through the details and allow you to determine if the pricing options are worth it to you.

• Project management and

construction.

Project management is critical throughout the construction

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process. The Curt Hofer & Associates reputation attracts the very best and highly skilled subcontractors and specialists. Your superintendent serves as your resource and is happy to welcome you to the site to see how your home is progressing.

DESIGN AND RENOVATE, Remarkably fresh and new. The full resources of our

design team, combined with leading project management and construction resources—it’s no wonder that CHA is sought after for design and renovation.

We’re able to see the strengths of existing structures and the

truly transformative potential that renovation brings to your home. And we’re able to ensure the transition from existing to new is seamlessly fluid.

Your ideas brought to life. With Curt Hofer

& Associates, you’re able to realize your ideas—from your imagination to reality. What inspires you? What needs to change? Does the design need to bring together indoor and outdoor living spaces?

Do you require additional living space, entertaining space, or open space? Are you looking for drama, warmth, or whimsy?

Here’s where we bring it all together in a design that then allows the process to be set into motion—with a careful eye to project management and construction through to completion. In addition, we work with the very best subcontractors to ensure the highest quality workmanship that ensures expectations are met.

Minimizing interruption to your life.

There’s no escaping the impact of renovation on your household. However, at Curt Hofer & Associates we do all we can to minimize the interruption with proven practices and

experiences that ensure projects progress as planned.

Should you choose to relocate during your renovation, you’re always welcome and encouraged to stop by your home to review progress and to visit with your superintendent.

FRESH. SIMPLISTIC. CLASSIC. When you want your

home to be everything you imagined, your builder has to be Curt Hofer & Associates. Learn more at curthofer.com or call 402-7580440 for an appointment at your convenience. OMAG

2332 BOB BOOZER DR. OMAHA, NE 68130 402-758-0440 CURTHOFER.COM

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we’ve been making patients smile for over 27 years. Throughout those years, we have grown to become the leading orthodontic service provider in the Omaha metro area and are proud to receive the Best Orthodontist honor for the seventh year in a row.

We know each patient has unique needs— that’s why we use cutting-edge orthodontic technology and practices to create healthy smiles that last a lifetime. To ensure all patient needs are met, Igel Orthodontics has two orthodontists and two convenient office locations, located in Omaha and Papillion.

Our orthodontists, Dr. Kort A. Igel and Dr. Nathan J. Hawley, along with our friendly team, have helped create an unrivaled practice with excellent customer service. We pride

ourselves in providing a professional and friendly orthodontic experience for children, teens, and adult patients.

Dr. Igel, a native of Omaha and founder of Igel Orthodontics, graduated from Creighton University School of Dentistry and the University of Nebraska Medical Center with a master’s degree and certificate in orthodontics. He has served as a clinical professor of orthodontics at both UNMC and Creighton School of Dentistry.

Dr. Hawley, a native of Bakersfield, California, attended dental school at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He went on to graduate from the University of Kentucky with a master’s degree and specialty certificate in orthodontics.

With the addition of Dr. Hawley to our team this year, we are pleased to offer

additional appointment times at both office locations for added convenience to our patients.

We offer many orthodontic services at both locations. Our offices use the In-Ovation self-ligating, frictionless bracket system. We provide ceramic upper braces on every patient for a nearly invisible braces look, at no additional charge. For a true invisible look, we offer Invisalign to our teen and adult patients.

In addition, we use the iTero scanner to ensure patient comfort, avoiding those messy impressions whenever possible.

First-time patients can schedule a free consultation by calling our office at 402-330-1152. For more information, or to take a virtual tour of our offices, visit igelorthodontics.com. OMAG

OMAHA 10801 PACIFIC ST., STE.200 OMAHA, NE 68154

PAPILLION 107 HIGHLAND ST. PAPILLION, NE 68046

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Lisa and Dennis Ritter, RE/MAX

Maids & More

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ennis and Lisa began their career over a decade ago,

helping buyers and sellers turn their real estate dreams into a reality. Lisa took her years of corporate knowledge and desire to motivate others to create one of Omaha’s top real estate teams. Dennis spent many years in mortgage financing, building a solid reputation in the industry as a reliable and detailed lender.

A little over three years ago Dennis and Lisa decided to combine their talents and opened RE/MAX Results, where they have recruited and trained dozens of agents.

What makes Dennis and Lisa successful is their dedication to real estate and helping those around them succeed. Their mission is to change lives for the better, one relationship at a time, by making real estate dreams come true. Dennis and Lisa are focused on making customers’ experiences exceptional. They recognize that buying or selling a home can be an emotional experience and want to make a positive impact on the lives of their clients. The guidance and support you will receive throughout the entire buying or selling process is like none other. Dennis and Lisa make an amazing team that will get you the results you are looking for! OMAG

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have been cleaning homes locally since 1995 with a nationally known franchise. They learned that customers wanted more than a company with name recognition. Customers want personalized services from people they would know and trust. The Lovelys founded their own local company, Maids & More, in 2005, a company that would show its belief in and commitment to professional, affordable residential cleaning services. We are proud to have earned an A+ Better Business Bureau rating and also received the Best of Omaha recognition in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and again in 2015.

Our team of 20-plus service partners are true professionals. Their commitment is exhibited daily through the enjoyment shown in doing our job and in the cleaning results! Half of our staff have been our partners for over five years with three serving with us for over ten. This longevity, maturity, and service knowledge really impacts the quality and consistency we, as a team, are able to deliver. OMAG

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artini Nails & Spa is the most sophisticated, safest,

cleanest, No. 1 in service, and best products nails salon in Omaha.

Martini Nails & Spa is a full-service nails, pedicure, and related services salon dedicated to consistently providing high customer satisfaction by rendering excellent service, quality products, and furnishing an enjoyable atmosphere at an acceptable price/value relationship.

Our mission is to supply exceptional services and products that enhance physical appearance and mental relaxation for both men and women.

• Private V.I.P. room • Kids chairs with DVD players • Indoor waterfall • Flat screen TVs • Monday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

• Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. OMAG

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olly Maid provides time to busy people throughout

the metro area along with peace of mind. Our bonded and insured cleaning crews are available to clean as little as one bathroom to as much as the entire house, and everything in between. Our clients know that they can count on us for caring and responsive customer service along with our quality cleaning service.

Being Best of Omaha is very important to everyone in our company.

We strive to excel in every interaction we have with our customers and potential customers so that we uphold the standards of the best companies in Omaha. Our team celebrates our successes and being named the Best of Omaha is considered our greatest success! OMAG

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LovelySkin BEAUTY SUPPLY STORE

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direction of Dr. Joel Schlessinger, has been off ering premier skin care and beauty products since 1997, but it wasn’t until four years ago that the dreams of a brick-and-mortar home came true. The LovelySkin retail store offers more than 350 brands and 13,000 products, including cosmeceuticals, makeup, hair care and beauty

tools and devices. The highly trained staff of licensed aestheticians and experienced sales associates, each handpicked and trained

by Dr. Joel Schlessinger, work diligently to fi nd what best suits an individual’s skin care needs.

The LovelySkin retail store frequently hosts exclusive events with national brand educators and makeup artists, giving customers access

to the latest in global makeup, cosmetic and skin health trends. The store is also home to LovelySkin Spa Express, which offers spa procedures in a format specially designed to fit anyone’s schedule. It provides the pampering and relaxation the body needs on the client’s time, whether that is a few minutes or an hour. OMAG

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Dr. Daniel Beniato, Premier Dental

Cindy Forehead

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any people dread going to the dentist. At Premier

Dental we know and understand that fear and anxiety cause about 30-50% of all people to avoid dental care, leading to serious dental problems, pain, and other health problems.

That is why we take the extra time to help you feel comfortable and explain options to you, including sedation dentistry options.

With sedation dentistry you will have little to no memory of your dental visit. You will be in a relaxed state, which allows the local anesthetic used to numb the area to be more effective. We know that everyone has busy schedules and is under time constraints. Another great benefit of sedation dentistry is that you are able to have more procedures completed in less visits.

When you visit Premier Dental we will treat you like you are a member of our family, and you will receive the same high quality of care that we provide for our loved ones. We believe it is important to build lasting relationships with our patients. We aspire to make sure that each person who comes through our doors will be greeted by name and treated with respect! We will ease your fear and dread of going to the dentist—It’s our promise to you! OMAG

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n today’s market it has never been more important to

have the right agent. Cindy Forehead has provided Omaha with top-quality real estate services and has been ranked in the top 1 percent of realtors for over 30 years. Whether you are new to Omaha and looking for a home or are already established and ready to buy or sell, your first call should be to Cindy Forehead.

Cindy has worked with Rachel Skradski for eight years, becoming partners in 2012. They received #1 Top Producing Team, 2012 recognition and continue their high level of service, having earned a Best of Omaha 2015 award. Service and details can make or break a sale. Cindy and her team will handle all the specifics from Point A to Point B, and everything in between. Professional customer service is our top priority.

As an affiliate of Berkshire Hathaway, Cindy knows the importance of investing in a home, and she works to meet exacting standards for both current and future home needs. Whether you’re buying your first home or your fifth, moving down the street or across the country, call Cindy’s Team first. OMAG

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY AFFILIATE 402.697.4056 CINDYFOREHEAD.CBSHOME.COM

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Dr. Joel Schlessinger, Skin Specialist COSMETIC SURGEON

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r. Joel Schlessinger is a

world-renowned dermatologist/ cosmetic surgeon who has been profiled in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and other national publications.

He personally performs all injections and fi ller cosmetic treatments for his patients.

His practice offers a variety of the latest cosmetic surgery procedures, including wrinkle

treatments, fillers, body treatments, cellulite treatments and laser treatments. Additionally, his dedicated, professional staff works tirelessly to make sure each patient is well-cared for and happy.

Dr. Schlessinger is continually educating himself and his staff on the current trends and treatments in cosmetic surgery. He has extended this to also educating the cosmetic

surgery community with his founding of the Cosmetic Surgery Forum, an annual conference held in Las Vegas, which provides a multi-specialty educational symposium on the latest cosmetic surgery and dermatological procedures for hundreds of dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons. OMAG

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15803 PACIFIC ST. OMAHA, NE 68118 402-333-5722 SW-FENCE.COM

he Ralston Arena is proud to not only partner with, but

also to be the home of the Inaugural Best of Omaha Festival 2015. Located in the heart of Omaha, the city of Ralston is vibrant with the spirit and entrepreneurship that makes the Midwest the best place in the country to work, live and play. And it’s only fitting that the Inagural Best of Omaha Festival was hosted at the Ralston Arena. Since opening in October 2012, we pride ourselves on being “The Best Seat in the Metro” for all to enjoy at numerous sporting and entertainment events throughout the year.

Contact Stan Bemis, GM for any events you would like to plan, sbeniss@ralstonarena.com. OMAG

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viding quality products and workmanship since 1960. We were started by Bill Welniak and Frank “Chic” Szeliga.

They operated out of Bill’s garage until Bill’s son, Mike, purchased the company in 1982. Mike moved S&W Fence to its current location at 158th and Pacific Street in 1985. S&W Fence was built by hard work and dedication to quality, and we continue to operate with the same core values today!

S&W Fence offers a wide selection of fencing options including wood, vinyl, chain link, and steel, and we are constantly searching for new products to offer. S&W Fence also designs and fabricates custom ornamental iron and aluminum railings, fences, spiral staircases, and gates. All our products are expertly installed by a dedicated staff, most with over 10 years of experience. So whether you want security, privacy, or elegance, S&W Fence has the product for you! OMAG

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r. Joel Schlessinger

founded LovelySkin Spa with the goal of taking spa treatments to a new level, uniting his passion for dermatology with the personal care and pampering that certified aestheticians could provide.

Each professional is personally trained by Dr. Schlessinger, performing procedures that

have been specially created for medical and cosmetic benefits. LovelySkin Spa Express, located in the LovelySkin retail store, offers many of the same procedures in a format specially designed to fit anyone’s schedule.

Each aesthetician is trained to promote the skin’s beautification process while providing a serene, multisensory experience.

The services go far beyond what is offered at a standard day spa. The staff ’s medical expertise and training by Dr. Schlessinger makes LovelySkin Spa more than a place to be pampered—it becomes a resource to treat and improve the skin.

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Sun Valley Landscaping LANDSCAPING SERVICE

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fact that we can handle all aspects of their outdoor environment. We customize and care for everything in your yard, all year round, so that you can spend more time enjoying your own piece of the outdoors. From design, installation, maintenance, and supplies, we want you to have a perfect setting to enjoy.

Community and giving back are important to us. We participate in Greencare and Snowcare for Troops, which allows our local military families to receive lawn and snow services at no charge while a family member is deployed. This year we were able to provide landscaping material and labor donations for local non-profits like Habitat for Humanity, AmeriCorps, Munroe-Meyer Institute, and many more.

We want to impress and wow each person that comes in contact with our company.

From the initial contact to a job well done, we have structured our business around our clients, their experience, and their interaction with their very own piece of the outdoors. Our clients expect high-quality service, and this is why our team of professionals is trained, educated, and 5601 HARRISON ST. OMAHA, NE 68157 402-932-5704 SUNVALLEYOMAHA.COM

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certified in horticulture, turfgrass management, and general landscape care.

“The Sun Valley Way” is our promise and what makes us better: People come fi rst.

We do it right. It’s all about the experience. We take care in the craftsmanship. Everyone is an owner. OMAG

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Dr. Joel Schlessinger, Skin Specialist DERMATOLOGIST

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kin Specialists, P.C.,

founded by board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon Joel Schlessinger, M.D., in 1993, is the premier dermatology resource and clinic in the state of Nebraska, treating conditions ranging from acne to skin cancer. Dr. Schlessinger is an outstanding and caring professional who works to provide the best care for his patients

and to find new treatments and innovative solutions for medical conditions of the skin.

His staff of dedicated professionals is dedicated to providing the best service to each and every patient and to finding solutions that work.

Dr. Schlessinger also offers a variety of professional, physician-only products for purchase, including his signature LovelySkin line

and the newly patented FixMySkin Healing Balms with 1% hydrocortisone, invented by Dr. Schlessinger and his son, Daniel. After more than 20 years, his practice, originally a dermatology clinic, now includes cosmetic dermatology, a clinical research facility, a world-class day spa, a retail store and an e-commerce site. OMAG

2802 OAK VIEW DR., STE. 100 OMAHA, NE 68144 402-334-7546 LOVELYSKIN.COM/DERMATOLOGY

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nce upon a time in a land not too far away there was a

busy little village of young visionaries. Whether at work or at their playground, the ideas flowed and bounced around in their minds. One day those incubating and inspiring dreams developed wings and joined together under one roof. A first of its kind was formulated...a business model, a community, and a cooperative coffeehouse with an address towards the west side of that busy town.

Coffee and biscotti, books and hot tea, homemade meals and desserts from bakeries, vintage furniture and home decor, microbrewed beer/wine and live music on weekends, pastries and warm cozy scented candles from the market, and more all nestled inside of this synergetic venue.

This collaboration is uniquely set in an old Europe meets New York place with a Midwest welcoming atmosphere, where individual businesses connect in a non-competitive cohesiveness.

A shared passion and conviction of business owners and dedicated employees at Stories Coffeehouse is to play a supportive role in creating a community that encourages companionship, comfort and a welcoming and honoring hospitality to you.

You are warmly invited to come to Stories Coffeehouse, allowing us the pleasure of offering our best to you as we learn your story and share our story with you.

Owners, Kevin and Amber Christ. OMAG

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ed & Wally’s is a small, local, family-owned business

that has been serving the Omaha community homemade 199520795

premium ice cream and desserts in the Old Market since 1986. We use our own original family recipes to make our super-premium, creamy, 18 percent butterfat ice cream, vegan frozen desserts and sorbets from scratch. We also offer low-fat frozen yogurt, sherbets, a full coffee bar and soda fountain, complete with old-fashioned ice cream sodas, phosphates and egg creams.

Our ice cream is slow-churned with rock salt and ice. We use only fresh cream (no artificial hormones), real eggs, and real sugar (no corn syrup), along with an array of fresh spices, homemade baked pies and cookies, and other premium ingredients. We offer hundreds of flavors, including all the traditional favorites like our Dutch Chocolate made from scratch with cooked cocoa, Strawberry made with real fruit, Lemon Custard, and our flavorful Mint Chip. We also make original recipes using popular trendy, and unique gourmet ingredients. OMAG

1120 JACKSON ST. OMAHA, NE 68102 402-341-5827 TEDANDWALLYS.COM

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r. Joel Schlessinger was

one of the first dermatologists in the country to use lasers for hair removal, with his involvement in the first study of laser hair removal with the Epilyte laser, the very first treatment for laser hair removal. Since then, he has remained on the forefront of the laser field and laser hair removal.

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Over the years, laser technology has improved, but one thing that hasn’t changed is the importance of seeking a professional worker whose main goal is safety and efficacy. The staff at Skin Specialists, P.C., is highly trained on the latest equipment and the most up-to-date techniques. Dr. Schlessinger or his physician assistants personally oversee each treatment

to make sure the laser settings are both safe and effective. Skin Specialists, P.C., is proud to have been performing laser hair removal since 1996, with a safety record unparalleled in this area. OMAG

2802 OAK VIEW DR., STE. 100 OMAHA, NE 68144 402-334-7546 LOVELYSKIN.COM/COSMETIC

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Pella Windows & Doors of Omaha & Lincoln WINDOWS AND DOORS

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e are locally owned and operated, serving the Omaha and Lincoln markets for nearly 50 years. We are 90 people dedicated to supplying our market with the finest window and door solutions. We serve three distinct segments, everything from new

construction and remodeling to replacement and commercial needs.

Unlike other window companies, Pella doesn’t believe that “one material fits all.”

After all, windows and patio doors are too important not to have a real choice. That’s why Pella offers you windows and patio doors 9845 S. 142ND ST. OMAHA, NE 68138 402-493-1350 PELLAOMAHA.COM

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made from three different materials: wood, fiberglass, and vinyl. Our entry doors are also available in three materials–wood, fiberglass, and steel–each offering its own unique benefits and distinctive style. OMAG

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Pella Windows & Doors of Omaha & Lincoln WINDOWS AND DOORS

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ustomer satisfaction is the key to our success. We

manage our business based on every customer being surveyed by Pella Corporation. We strive to provide the best experience, and want to hear our customers’ feedback. We have been awarded Pella Corporation’s President’s Award 11 out of the

last 16 years. Being in the “Best of Omaha” winner’s circle the past three years, we are very excited to be named No.1 in Best of Omaha the last three years in a row.

Pella Windows and Doors of Omaha and Lincoln believes in giving back to the community. Our company as well as our individual employees give their time and financial 9845 S. 142ND ST. OMAHA, NE 68138 402-493-1350 PELLAOMAHA.COM

resources in many ways. We donate windows and installation to several not-for-profits and those in need. Our employees get involved in many community projects around the holidays and throughout the year to benefit those less fortunate than us. OMAG

6891 A ST., STE. 118, CLOCKTOWER LINCOLN, NE 68510 402-484-5700

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Travel and Transport TRAVEL AGENCY

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ounded in Omaha in 1946,

Travel and Transport is one of the nation’s largest travel agencies, serving clients worldwide in the areas of corporate travel management, vacation travel, and meeting and event travel.

On January 1, 2014, Kevin O’Malley was named President of Travel and Transport.

Upon Chairman and CEO Bill Tech’s retirement at the end of 2014, Kevin will become President and CEO. We sat down with Kevin to get his thoughts on where Travel and Transport is going in 2015 and beyond.

We hear that Travel and Transport is growing.

“In the first eight months of 2014, Travel and Transport added 103 new employees around the country. We are also coming off of five straight record sales years. We’ve completed three acquisitions since 2008 and

are likely to do more. We are also looking at expanding globally in the coming years. I am really excited about our future.”

As you head into the New Year and prepare to transition to CEO, what do you see on the horizon for Travel and Transport?

“We just celebrated our 68th year in business and our focus will continue to be on getting out and telling our story so that we can get the next generation of great people into the travel industry. You may have seen news about our Travel Academy program, which we developed in partnership with Metropolitan Community College. It has been a huge success and we’re preparing to graduate our third class.”

What changes do you see coming to vacation travel?

“In 2015 you’re going to see Travel and

Transport launching a new retail travel concept—a unique space where people can do more than just make travel plans, but can collaborate, create and connect in new and exciting ways. We have received tremendous feedback from the consumer testing we have done on the concept and we think this is going to be very popular in Omaha.”

What has kept you at Travel and Transport?

“I’ve been with Travel and Transport for 21 years and I am not alone—many of our employees have been with Travel and Transport for 10, 20—even 30 years or more.

Travel and Transport’s culture is absolutely unique. We are 100% employee-owned, and that sense of ownership is instilled in each one of our people. It’s inspiring. This is a great place to be!” OMAG

2120 S 72ND ST. OMAHA, NE 68124 402-399-4500 TRAVELANDTRANSPORT.COM

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Thirteen Moons Acupuncture ACUPUNCTURE

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e are in our 9th year and continually growing.

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hirteen Moons Acupuncture celebrates 12 years

this coming February and this past year was an even bigger one than last! We purchased the property the clinic sits on allowing us to expand into the bigger building. Look for exciting new things happening as a new Collaborative Wellness Center unfolds! We are a fully licensed and board-certified Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine clinic located in midtown Omaha. One of few truly Licensed Acupuncturists, Donna Huber has championed a legislative effort to bring honor, respect and safety to the practice of this ancient medicine, which is best applied through the skilled hands and heart of a trained practitioner. When seeking acupuncture in Nebraska, ask about training. OMAG

1002 N. 72ND ST. OMAHA, NE 68114 402-827-1355 THIRTEENMOONSACUPUNCTURE.COM

We have continued to develop programs that meet the needs of our customers. We use a stepping stone system for our programs. As players develop they move to another level and we have a program for those needs. We offer Lil Diggers (K-4), Winter, Spring and Fall Leagues (3-10 gr), lessons, camps, clinics and our very popular “Schools” (Hitter, Setter, & Defensive), and even outdoor Sand Leagues and tournaments.

Need a program—we have it—if we don’t let’s discuss what you need!

We have numerous sessions in these programs throughout the year for the season that meets your time frame.

We strive to have the highest standards for teaching and training volleyball in a fun atmosphere to all (youth to adult) with highly qualified professional coaches. Our customers are “our” product. We hope each person who participates with TVA wants to come back and pass on where they received their training. Word of mouth is and has been our best representation of what we do. Being voted 1st place in Best of Omaha in 2013, 2014 and now 2015 is a great honor and we feel it’s the highest recognition our company could receive. OMAG

8930 S. 137TH CIR. OMAHA, NE 68138 402-213-4644 THEVOLLEYBALLACADEMY.COM

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IO’S PIZZERIA HAS

been serving “handstretched” New Yorkstyle pizza and calzones for 30 years! In that time, Zio’s has received 37 “best pizza” awards.

Zio’s has three locations, all locally owned since 1985. All Zio’s locations are open seven days a week for dine-in and takeout. The Old Market location offers limited delivery at lunch and dinner. Voted Omaha’s #1 pizza for several years by Omaha Magazine and The Reader, Zio’s maintains a loyal following.

Zio’s guests love the wide array of “bountiful” toppings. With more than 40 fresh toppings, the guests are able to customize the

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single slice, the whole pie, or the calzone. Zio’s loyal guests enjoy great N.Y.-style pizza and a good beer and wine selection.

Our menu also features several delicious pizza combos, mini and dinner calzones, pasta, salads, hot wings, ravioli, and great selections of beer and wine. Enjoy Zio’s margaritas with hot wings, Thai wings, BBQ wings or triple-cheese garlic bread. Gluten-free pizzas are also available. Zio’s pies are hand stretched and made fresh every time! Our menu features many delicious combination pizzas, such as: Chicken-Pesto Combo, Veggie Supremo Pie, Bianca pie, Margarite pie, Zucchini

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Supreme, Chicken-Feta combo.

Zio’s signature New Yorkstyle crust is thin in the middle, thicker at the edge! Each pizza and calzone is baked in Old World ovens with love and care.

High-quality ingredients fresh and dough are top priorities at Zio’s. The dough is made fresh every morning; all our meats such as beef, sausage, and three varieties of chicken are cooked fresh daily! Zio’s uses only 100 percent Angus beef and natural chicken, free of antibiotics and growth hormones. Our pizza and calzones are trans fat-free.

Our customers love the choices at lunch, slices served hot in a fast and friendly manner.

Zio’s is the best option to satisfy your pizza craving.

Known for variety of toppings and freshest ingredients since 1985. The guests consistently receive the food hot, fresh with fantastic service, atmosphere and great value. Lunch specials are a great deal with fresh and fast slices and salads...Zio’s also delivers (downtown store only).

Zio’s truly appreciates all the patrons for the last 30 years and all the great employees who work so hard every day to provide the best each and every time. For Zio’s menu, go to ZiosPizzeria.com OMAG

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THE ERS, Y W A RS, L O T C DO AND ISORS V TH AD L A E W

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ou’re often putting your future in someone else’s hands

when you choose the men and women who will handle your health, money, or legal issues. These are the professionals you most need to be trustworthy. You don’t want to walk into that relationship blind.

In the pages to follow you’ll find dentists, doctors, and lawyers voted by their own peers to be the best in Omaha, as well as wealth advisors deemed the best in Nebraska by the National Association of Board Certified Advisory Practices. The profiles inside offer you a unique opportunity to review and reference some of the very best Omaha has to offer in these deeply important disciplines. To view the entire lists of top professionals, visit omahamagazine.com. OMAG Source: NABCAP: “Premier Wealth Advisors”, Omaha Magazine, November/December Issue 2014, Over 5000 direct contacts and over 40000 indirect contacts were made to seek participation and/or nomination of participants in the Premier Wealth Advisor Program. The number of individuals contacted varies based on the size of the local market. NABCAP uses a methodology that it has created that includes both quantitative and qualitative criteria including, but not limited to financial planning, education, experience, and compliance record. NABCAP contracts with Rank Premier Advisors to administer its evaluation process. NABCAP’s evaluation and ranking program (including the evaluation and validation process and the list of NABCAP Premier Advisors) is an independent third-party assessment based on objective, unbiased questions (“Program”). The Program is structured to ensure a comprehensive and objective evaluation of financial advisory practices. NABCAP’s methodology includes, but is not limited to (i) average assets per client, (ii) average number of clients per advisor, (iii) financial advisor to support staff ratio, and (iv) financial advisor and support staff credentials/ designations. For more information on NABCAP’s methodology go to nabcap.org.

• Premier Wealth Advisors do not pay a fee to be included in the final list of NABCAP Premier Wealth Advisors.

• The overall evaluation score of a wealth manager may not be representative of any one client’s evaluation.

• The inclusion of a wealth manager on the list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager

by NABCAP or Omaha Magazine.

• The rating is not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance.

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WEALTH ADVISORS of OMAHA

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(L-R)Sam Jorgenson, CRPC®, Financial Advisor, Craig D. Korkow,

Bob Kenny of RBC Wealth Management WEALTH ADVISORS

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hat is your philosophy ON WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A FINANCIAL ADVISORY PRACTICE?

RBC Wealth Management specializes in wealth management planning strategies, working with clients to anticipate current and future financial needs and to develop a plan to achieve their goals. Financial Advisor, Vice President, and member of RBC Wealth Management’s Financial Advisor Consulting Group, Bob Kenny takes wealth management very personally and strives to exceed his clients’ expectations of what a financial advisor can do for them. “Successfully meeting my client goals and receiving positive feedback from the client gives me the biggest sense of accomplishment,” says Kenny.

WHAT IS THE PROCESS THROUGH WHICH YOU TAKE EACH CLIENT? Bob creates a customized plan for each client through

CFP®, CRPC® , Shelley Welton, Registered Client Associate

Korkow & Associates of Merrill Lynch WEALTH ADVISORS

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HAT IS YOUR PHILOSOPHY ON WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A FINANCIAL ADVISORY PRACTICE? To us, it means being consistently

recognized as an essential partner in our clients’ financial lives, by delivering goals-based investment management and wealth planning services with the highest level of quality and integrity. We utilize our goals-based approach through an extensive range of services, based upon our clients’ objectives, and integrate our approach by bringing to light the emotional side of life’s balance sheet. To be a reliable financial advisory practice, we connect with our clients and act as their personal CFO, while always working hard every step of the way.

one-on-one meetings and in-depth discussions about client objectives.

His thorough process assures clients that they will be assisted with the most refined investment-planning tools and sound wealth management strategies. He also works to continuously examine each client’s specific financial picture in order to keep clients up-to-date on their financial goals. As a former president of the Downtown Kiwanis Club and an active member of the Omaha community, Kenny knows how important such personal interaction is. Kenny prides himself that RBC Wealth Management continually provides a customized wealth management planning process representative of the integrity and professionalism found in the Omaha business community.

RBC Wealth Management does not accept buy, sell, or cancel orders by email, or any instructions by email that would require your signature. Please visit RBC Wealth Management Email Disclosures for material details about our products and accounts, as well as for other important information.

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unique situation at hand in order to establish realistic goals and the strategy by which to reach them, while employing particular emphasis on wealth preservation, tax minimization, and risk minimization.

We help identify and define specific goal components such as target value, time horizon, risk tolerance, and priority for each goal at hand.

Together, in the context of their full set of goals, we then implement appropriate solutions. Once a plan has been put in place, we continue to revisit concerns and goals periodically with our clients to track progress toward their desired outcomes, even as life situations change.

CRAIG D. KORKOW, CFP®, CRPC® Craig D. Korkow is principle of Korkow & Associates and is a Senior Vice President-Wealth Management with Merrill Lynch, Omaha, NE. After graduating Summa Cum Laude in Economics from South Dakota State University and leaving the US Army as a Captain, he joined Merrill Lynch in 2000. Craig specializes in retirement planning for organizations and individuals. Craig is a Teammates mentor, member of the Knights of Aksarben RCR board, and Founder of the Rough N’ Ready Challenge Rodeo for Children with Special Needs.

BOB KENNY OF RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT 12910 PIERCE ST. SUITE 300 OMAHA, NE 68144 402-392-6105 RBCWMFA.COM/BOB.KENNY

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Group brings more than 50 collective years* of financial industry experience to our clientele. Founded in 1976, our group is an established father-daughter-son team. We understand what it takes to achieve personal and professional goals, while leaving the legacy that financially supports the people and causes our clients care most about.

At the Militti Group, we bring together a unique set of skills, knowledge and experience that is often difficult to find in a boutique setting today. Our common history contributes greatly to our ability to work effectively as a team and to understand the specialized needs and challenges of multi-generational families, foundations and endowments. We have developed complementary strengths and a cohesive outlook. When you work with one of us, you get the best of all of us for the “total client experience.”

We have a deep passion for helping people. We love what we do. We take great pride in helping our clients oversee and manage their personal finances, so they can take care of the people they love, spend more time pursuing activities they enjoy and support the causes that are most important to them. We stand ready to help you achieve your goals by working with you and by combining our financial insights with the vast global resources of Morgan Stanley.

Solutions and Strategies to Fit Your Tailored Needs: Retirement Planning, Wealth Management, Investment Management, Foundations and Endowments, Philanthropy, Executive Equity Compensation Plans, Key Employee Planning, Risk Management and Insurances, Professional Sports & Entertainment Planning, Private Banking.

Morgan Stanley and its Financial Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should seek advice based on their particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. ©2014 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Member SIPC. *Edward J. Militti, Sr., 38-years; Carroll Militti-Hacker, 11-years; E.J. Militti, Jr. , 6-years CRC1026498 10/14 THE MILITTI GROUP AT MORGAN STANLEY 13625 CALIFORNIA ST., STE. 400 OMAHA, NE 68154 402-399-1513 MORGANSTANLEYFA.COM/MILITTIGROUP

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What is your philosophy on what it means to be a Financial Advisory Practice? We feel a deep sense of

responsibility, specifically when we’re talking about managing our client’s wealth. By the time we have gone through our goal setting, planning, and investment management process with clients, we not only have a comprehensive picture of their financial situation but a clear understanding of what drives their lives. We listen for financial concerns, analyze their individual situations, propose realistic financial strategies, and will continually monitor the progress toward their goals.

Our services are offered in a transparent, cost effected manner by four CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals.

What is the process through which you take each client? As CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioners,

we have built the six step financial planning process into our practice. We begin each of our client relationships with a complimentary consultation to gather our client’s information and to establish goals and objectives. We then analyze their current financial situation and develop a financial plan based on the client provided information, our firm’s current research and expertise, while using their goals as a compass. We will then present them with the plan and discuss our investment management recommendations. After the plan is in place, we continually monitor and assess it to ensure that it remains aligned with our client’s unique needs.

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HAT IS YOUR PHILOSOPHY ON WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A FINANCIAL ADVISORY PRACTICE? Our team’s focus is to help simplify

our clients’ lives in an increasingly complex world. We offer wisdom, as well as information, so that our clients can make informed decisions regarding their financial affairs. We consider it a privilege to serve as trusted advisors and to provide quality, unbiased information, and assistance.

WHAT IS THE PROCESS THROUGH WHICH YOU TAKE EACH CLIENT? Each prospective client is taken through a series

of meetings. The first is a discovery meeting where we gather information and gain an understanding of their goals, timeframes, and risk tolerance. This is followed up by an Investment Proposal/Financial Plan meeting. When the client indicates they are ready to proceed, we schedule a mutual commitment meeting where we complete all paperwork and agree to each party’s roles and responsibilities. Once accounts have transferred in, we follow up with an on-boarding meeting where we explain how to read the statements, log in to the online account access, and help them organize all of their financial affairs. Finally, we schedule the periodic face-to-face account/ plan review, which for most clients is semi-annually. In between meetings, clients can expect monthly calls, monthly newsletters, and periodic client educational events throughout the year.

ETHEN BAGLEY GROUP OF MERRILL LYNCH 13321 CALIFORNIA ST. OMAHA, NE 68154 402-496-5192 FA.ML.COM/ETHEN _ BAGLEY _ GROUP

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Tim Harrison, MSFS, CIMA, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, AEP®, CLTC®, CAP®, CPWA; JoAnne Reynolds, CFP®, RICP; Dalma Seitelbach, RP®; Dan McCoy, MBA, CLTC®; Darla Zumm, CLTC®, Angie Bade; Carla Laurent, Jack McKeegan, CPWA®; Seth Tracy, CLU®, ChFC.

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ell us about your business. Who are your clients? Our clients are decision makers and affluent families, who typically have multiple advisors (lawyers, accountants, investment advisors, insurance). We understand it can get complicated getting all the advisors together and aligned with the same client goals in mind. The most important needs many of our clients have are to get their advisors to work as a team, to create a written financial plan, and make the plan of action simple and understood by all. We’re here to act as the facilitator of new ideas, action steps, and accountability. We often help clients identify blind spots of strategies that are currently unknown to them.

How are you unique? What keeps your clients coming back? By coordinating our clients’ holistic planning, this has allowed us to challenge them and find out what is really important. From there, we can create a disciplined plan to implement holistic tax and risk efficient strategies to protect and grow their assets. Knowing the “why” of what is important to our clients. It is critical to ensure actions are aligned with goals.

What are some of the major issues facing your clients today?

Retirement income planning is a major challenge. People are living longer, taxes are high and near record low interest rates exist. Our unique solutions help reduce these risks and provide the foundation for lifetime income.

How would you describe your workplace culture? Your team members? Our culture is one of focus and fun. We live our core values of Kaizen (a philosophy that

promotes continuous improvement), servant mentality, non‐negotiable integrity, work ethic, and being politely persistent. Team members evaluate each other quarterly on living our core values and key behaviors. We all own daily and weekly metrics, including discussing client feedback, to measure our results and drive improvements for better service. Our entire team is very involved in the community with The Salvation Army, United Way, Susan G. Komen, Boy Scouts,

E.O. Nebraska, University of Nebraska, and Omaha Estate Planning Council.

How has your company grown?

We work through referrals from current clients. Our commitment to exceeding clients’ expectations has created a level of trust that has resulted in great, new client introductions.

Our firm has grown at an average of 35 percent (YOY) for the last four years.

At the end of the day, what gives you the biggest sense of accomplishment? What do you want

to be known for? We want to earn the right to serve as our clients’ most trusted advisors.

Our goal is to be recognized as the premier wealth management firm serving decision makers and affluent families.

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(L-R) Kandis Schissel, CFP, CRPC, Daniel Slattery, CRPC, Peggy Fehncke, CRPC, Stephen Hruby, CIMA

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HAT IS YOUR PHILOSOPHY ON WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A FINANCIAL ADVISORY PRACTICE? The Slattery/Hruby Group pro-

vides wealth management services to affluent families and trusts. We help clients articulate their goals, then guide them with appropriate strategies for investments, lending, wealth transfer, and philanthropy with particular emphasis on tax minimization and wealth preservation. By formally reviewing and understanding a client’s total assets and liabilities, we are able to develop customized solutions to address their unique needs and challenges. For clients, we seek to have a profound impact on both their financial and personal lives. Our ultimate responsibility is to help clients achieve their aspirations for themselves, future generations, and their communities. Within that effort, we provide the personal attention and high level of service that significant wealth warrants.

WHAT IS THE PROCESS THROUGH WHICH YOU TAKE EACH CLIENT? We apply a comprehensive wealth allocation frame-

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ince Vintage Financial Group was founded in

2005, our philosophy has always been focused on developing long term partnerships with our clients.

Vintage Financial Group’s business is based on creating financial plan solutions for our clients’ lives and needs. We accomplish this by providing a thorough analysis of the financial situation, unraveling the needs from the wants, and identifying the priorities. Our clients understand and appreciate the value of building and executing a financial plan. Once the plan is built, we employ proactive solutions to fulfill the needs of our clients. Through the process of creating a financial plan, we are mindful of our clients’ focus on managing current financial success and protecting assets over the long-term. We conduct meaningful reviews with our clients on a scheduled basis to keep their plans focused. Our client-centered approach provides clarity to guide each client through important financial decisions.

As developing a true partnership is our goal, in addition to creating financial plans to meet our clients’ needs, we strive to provide our clients with a high degree of economic literacy and understanding about their financial world. This is accomplished through educational events, newsletters, and emails relevant to each client’s needs and current economic issues. In addition to providing economic literacy to our existing clients, we continue to grow our business. There are no investment minimums to work with our firm, as it is our goal to meet individuals at every stage in life.

It is truly an honor as advisors to walk alongside our clients as they work to achieve their financial success.

work to a client’s balance sheet. In the simplest form you could state it as Risk Allocation precedes Asset Allocation. The framework process enables clients to construct appropriate portfolios allocating all their assets, featuring the home, mortgage, and market investments. The resulting frameworks are designed to meet client needs and preferences. The framework brings together Portfolio theory with aspects of Behavioral Finance to overlay a client’s risk exposures onto their balance sheet. The application of our investment philosophy is typically executed within an Advisory relationship.

Insurance products from the Principal Financial Group® are issued by Principal National Life Insurance Company (except in New York), Principal Life Insurance Company and the companies available through the Preferred Product Network, Inc. Securities and advisory products off ered through Princor Financial Services Corporation, 800/247-1737, member SIPC. Principal National, Principal Life, the Preferred Product Network, and Princor® are members of the Principal Financial Group®, Des Moines, IA 50392. Mindy S. Helfrich, Bradford R. Burwell, Jill M. Pudenz, Patrick M. Ricketts Principal National and Principal Life Financial Representative, Princor Registered Representative and Financial Advisor. Vintage Financial Group, LLC. is not an affiliate of any company of the Principal Financial Group.

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Patrick A. Friesen, CFP® Financial Advisor | Kevin M. Welsh, Senior Vice President, Wealth Advisor, Dawn L. Bonacci, Senior Registered Associate

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hat is your philosophy on what it means to be a financial advisory practice? We believe: Clear and consistent communication is

paramount; our word is our bond; in transparency; investments should not be driven by emotion; CNBC will not change our plan; process and procedure are cornerstone; in managing debt as well as equity; diversification is a key to reducing risk.

What is the process you take each customer through? Whatever your financial goals—whether to grow your wealth, preserve it, or pass it on to others—we have developed and refined a comprehensive process to help you.

• Discovery: Discuss your financial goals, hopes, and dreams.

• Strategy Formulation: Create a customized investment strategy based on your specific needs.

• Implementation: Provide a step-by-step investment implementation plan. Offer consultation with your attorneys and tax advisors.

• Monitor and Review: Conduct formal reviews throughout the year to monitor your progress.

In your own words describe your practice’s financial planning process: The Welsh Friesen Group has a defined financial planning process. After discovering

clients’ current and long term needs and positions, we drill down on areas that need work and then provide solutions for those issues. After implementation, we continually monitor plans to make sure we are on track to achieve goals and expectations.

How is your team different? Who We Are: Your investments should not be driven by emotion, left to chance, or exposed to undue risk. At The Welsh Friesen Group, we don’t act on hunches or invest in the flavor of the month. The investment decisions we make for you will be based on a thoughtfully devised process and strategy. We will work with you to define your goals and construct a portfolio that aims to reach them. At The Welsh Friesen Group we have one goal: to help our clients reach theirs.

What are the responsibilities of each individual on the team? Kevin’s focus is in the capital markets. He buys and sells all of the fi xed income for the client portfolios.

Along with Patrick, he designs and develops individual strategies for client portfolios. Patrick is a CFP® professional. He and Kevin collaborate on plan design and strategy for each client.

Patrick is in charge of implementation and maintenance of the investments and financial plans.

Dawn is in charge of all aspects of administration in our practice. Morgan Stanley invests

hundreds of millions in capital every day and provides access to the markets, research, private placements, alternative investments, insurance, and lending services. This access helps us implement our clients’ plans and achieve their definition of success. ©2014 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with fl ame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC off ers insurance products in conjunction with its licensed insurance agency affiliates. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. The strategies and/or investments discussed in this material may not be suitable for all investors.

Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against a loss. CRC 1027519 10/14

THE WELSH FRIESEN GROUP AT MORGAN STANLEY 13625 CALIFORNIA ST., STE. 400 OMAHA, NE 68154 402-399-1541 MORGANSTANLEYFA.COM/THEWELSHGROUP KEVIN.WELSH@MORGANSTANLEY.COM

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or most of his 40-year career, John S. Slowiaczek has focused on providing services to Nebraska families going through one of the most difficult of life’s experiences— divorce. His peers have elected him as the First Vice President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and as the Treasurer of the American College of Family Law Trial Lawyers. John is a Fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for over 15 years. John manages Slowiaczek, Albers, & Astley, P.C., L.L.O with the goal of providing the best service and legal expertise to its clients.

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irginia A. Albers is a family law litigator with 20

years of experience dealing with business valuations, financial settlements, and child custody. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and was named as the “Omaha Best Lawyers – Family Law Lawyer of the Year” in 2011 and 2013. Virginia is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell. She strives to help her clients navigate through the divorce process with confidence.

Virgina graduated cum lade from Creighton School of Law in 1994, and received her BA from Drake University.

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r. Lieben counsels the firm of Slowiaczek, Albers

& Astley, P.C., L.L.O on tax and estate matters. Jeff has been listed in the Best Lawyers in America for more than 30 years. Mr. Lieben has experience in nearly every aspect of estate, financial, and retirement planning. He is AV rated by MartindaleHubbell and is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and the Nebraska State Bar Foundation.

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Christopher A. Vacanti

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t the most challenging time in

your life, you need a lawyer able to provide: the experience, powerful advocacy; steady counsel; and responsive service necessary to protect your rights and the rights of your children. Chris Vacanti has spent his entire career advocating for litigants in complex divorce and custody cases in the State of Nebraska. Every step possible is taken to ensure your interests and those of your family are protected.

Vacanti Shattuck, Attorneys is led by partners Chris Vacanti and Kelly Shattuck.

The partnership was formed more than 20 years ago, and today is recognized by US News and World Report as one of the Best Law Firms in America. Chris and Kelly have built a strong team of associates; paralegals; and other staff that are experienced and driven to bring results – both in and out of the courtroom.

Chris Vacanti is recognized by US News and World Report and one of the Best Lawyers in America – Family Law; and has been selected as a Super Lawyer - Family Law. Vacanti is a former Chairman of the Nebraska State Bar Association, Family Law Section; and past presenter in the area of family law at various classes and seminars.

Vacanti Shattuck, Attorneys. Lawyers dedicated to helping families in transition.

EDUCATION. B.S. and J.D., University of Nebraska – Lincoln

VACANTI SHATTUCK, ATTORNEYS 2051 HARNEY ST. 2057 HARNEY ST. OMAHA, NE 68102 402-345-7600 VACANTI@VSFAMILYLAW.COM VSFAMILYLAW.COM

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r. Joel Schlessinger, an expert in skin health, has been consistently voted the best cosmetic surgeon and dermatologist in Omaha and one of America’s Top Docs and Best Doctors in America, as well as being an Elle Beauty Genius award winner.

Dr. Schlessinger completed his internship and residency in pediatrics at the University of Alabama Children’s Hospital in Birmingham before completing his dermatology residency at Barnes Hospital at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

His private practice opened in 1992. In addition to his work in dermatology and cosmetic surgery, he also operates a research facility that has performed over 250 trials.

In 2010, he opened the LovelySkin store in Omaha, which offers over 13,000 products from 350 skin care lines. With his clinic, research facility, day spa, website and store, he employs a staff of 85 and his solo facilities comprise over 38,000 square feet.

He and his son, Daniel, recently introduced FixMySkin Healing Balms, the first patented balms containing 1% hydrocortisone.

In addition, Dr. Schlessinger spends much of his time giving back to humanitarian causes. Along with his family, Dr. Schlessinger made two relief trips to Haiti after the earthquake. They also participated in the ‘Klimb for Kenya’ on Mount Rainier.

Dr. Schlessinger has also donated makeup to women’s shelters. He is on the board of several non-profit organizations in Omaha.

He and his wife of 25 years live in Omaha.

They have two children who are 20 and 23 years old.

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THANKS, OMAHA! Joel Schlessinger, M.D. specializes in general dermatology and cosmetic surgery services with solution-oriented and patient-focused medical care.

Whether your needs are medical or cosmetic, Dr. Schlessinger has the expertise and knowledge to find a treatment plan for you.

Thank you for your loyalty and patronage – we wouldn’t be here today without you!

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