Apr.18.2021
Omaha has long been a city of immigrants. The Irish and Germans arrived in the 1860s to work for the railroads and later in meatpacking plants. South Omaha seemed to be the melting pot of the city, with Eastern Europeans finding their way to the city in the late 1800s. But, it seems like Italian immigrants have had a major influence on the culinary scene. Arriving during the 1890s, Italians quickly impacted the food scene, with neighborhood markets that later transitioned into restaurants. Congregating in a small area in southeastern Omaha, the area near 10th and Pierce Streets became known as Little Italy. While the neighborhood isnât quite the same as it was in the early 20th century, the Italian influence on Omahansâ taste buds remains strong.
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10 Beautiful Historic Mansions To Visit In The Midwest
Mar.17.2021
Once the homes of land barons, bankers, railroad tycoons, and shipping magnates, giant mansions would often stand tall on bluffs and hills, overlooking towns across the Midwest, much like a king looking down on his fiefdom. With wings set aside for family members, entertaining, or other reasons, mansions showed the rest of the world how wealthy you were.
Today, several mansions from the late 19th and early 20th centuries are museums of sorts, telling the stories of the families and their impacts on their communities.
Through our travels, both hosted and on our own, my wife and I have visited several mansions because we enjoy learning the backstory, as well as local history. The mansions I selected for this article are ones that really stood out to me, and show similarities and differences of communities across the region.
11 Fantastic Delis To Experience In The Midwest
Mar.10.2021
Pastrami on rye with a kosher pickle on the side. A common order at delicatessens around the country. A lot of sandwich joints and markets call themselves delis, but to true delicatessen aficionados, a deli is only a deli if itâs a Jewish deli. Thatâs understandable, as delis became popular during the 19th century with Jewish immigrants. While a delicatessen is a store that sells cold cuts, cheese, salads, and unusual foods, Jewish delis have a certain je ne sais quoi. So, while some sandwich joints may call themselves delis, theyâre really more of a sandwich market. With that said, hereâs a look at a few of my favorite delis and markets around the Midwest.