Author: Edge Staff

5 Steps to the Perfect Cocktail

THE BAR: Blatt Beer and Table THE BARTENDER: Dan Sobczyk THE DRINK: Forbidden Fruli   Step 1: What you need 1.5oz Vodka .5oz Lime Juice .5oz Simple Syrup 4oz Früli (Strawberry Fruit) Beer Cucumber Slice, Straw and Tulip Glass   Step 2: Start with an empty glass. Pour in vodka, […]

Our Leisure

By land Big Sur, Calif.  |  Post Ranch Inn When to travel: Year-round When to book: 3-6 months ahead Why Post Ranch Inn: This sanctuary perched atop the cliffs of Big Sur, some 1200 feet above the Pacific Ocean, boasts natural architecture that accentuates the nearby coast and wooded mountains. […]

Gifts With Meaning

Omaha organizations seek volunteers to make holidays a little brighter for others  The holiday season signals the hunt for the perfect gift to give that special someone, family member or friend. But for many Omaha organizations, the holidays are a time when needs increase. Harsh winter weather can spell trouble […]

Honing Your Inner Athlete

Not just a workout but a lifestyle Everyone’s an athlete. That’s what CrossFit Elkhorn owner Trevor Baxter believes. After opening Omaha’s newest CrossFit location last March with business partner Justin Carraher, he wants to help athletes of all ages feel younger, stronger, and give them a sense of accomplishment. He’s […]

Coventry Custom

Elkhorn home designed perfectly for family When Chris and Tonya Olson decided to build a new home four years ago, they had only a handful of requirements. They wanted their daughter to have her own space that she and her friends could enjoy, Chris wanted a large garage, and Tonya […]

Pitch Perfect

Laura Roecker  |  Age 17  |  Elkhorn High School When Laura started playing softball at the age of six, she could only dream of leading her team to a state championship game. At age 10, Laura was in love with softball and joined the Elkhorn Slammers select team.  That year, […]

Dragon Power

John Roll  |  Age 17  |  Gretna High School Like many boys, John started playing baseball and football as an elementary school age kid.  At age seven, John began swinging the bat on the baseball diamond and every summer since then has been filled with baseball.  For the four years […]

Building Basketball Champions

Hoffman’s Hoops Academy helps athletes make it For more than a decade Brian Hoffman has trained kids of all ages how to become better basketball players. Whether first grade youth league teams or former Creighton University star Doug McDermott, he has helped players develop every aspect of their game from […]

My Two Cents

Dan Matuszek, Founder and CEO Brix at Village Pointe 168th & West Dodge Road 225 North 170th Street, Suite 101 Omaha, NE 68118 (402) 991-9463 (WINE)   The holidays are a special time for gatherings around the dinner table — rich with tradition and meaning. Whether an elaborate feast or […]

Fresh Ingredients

Always from scratch Known for its large happy hour following and popular sushi bar, Kona Grill in Village Pointe has even more to offer than many may realize. Considered a polished casual American restaurant, its diverse menu features long-time favorite entrees such as its famous Macadamia Nut Chicken, as well […]

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