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Review: The Parthenon Greek Grill and Taverna

By Marcus Scheer

On Tuesday evening, my friends and I headed to The Parthenon Greek restaurant at 56th and Hwy 2. With tall, imposing stone columns inside and outside the building, it was clear that this restaurant is dedicated to presenting customers with a unique and authentic Greek dining experience. Paintings of sculptures and full wine racks were on display around the restaurant.

Vegetarian Series Review: Thai Garden

By Cory Kibler

My wife and I headed to Thai Garden at about 8 p.m. last Wednesday to try out their vegetarian-friendly menu options.  Thai Garden, which is located downtown on 13th Street across from Chipotle, is a modestly-sized Thai Restaurant that you might not notice right away, as it is hidden away neatly under a red brick parking garage.
 
The restaurant closes at 8:30 p.m. on weekdays, so we were able to get in right under the wire.  The space is relatively small and very tidy. It is also mostly lit by natural light, which pours in through the large window facing East. 

Judy a la Carte: Romantic Summer Nights

By Judy Gilliard, “Judy a la carte”

Ah, the long days of summer.  With twilight arriving later in the evening, it seems as if we are given extra time to get more done and enjoy our favorite things.  It is also a wonderful time to plan a romantic dinner outside with that special someone or an intimate dinner to share with close friends.

First, creating that special setting.  Select a place in your yard where you can set up a table. If you don’t have a yard, you can easily organize your dinner on your patio or balcony.  Simply choose a round table that can accommodate a long drape tablecloth of ivory, white or cream.

Vegetarian Series Review: Pepe's Veggie Mix Bistro

By Cory Kibler

You can’t talk about Pepe’s Bistro without first talking about the decor.  Located above the Against the Wall art gallery in Lincoln’s Havelock District, Pepe’s is essentially a one-room second-floor cafe that focuses on fresh vegetarian Mexican cuisine. 

When you climb the narrow staircase towards the restaurant, the first thing you see is a hallway straight ahead, filled with vintage cruiser bikes.  The dining room itself has a very informal, homey aura about it; each table is slightly different, the walls are painted in bright colors and there’s a velvet portrait of Elvis that hangs proudly.