Just North of the Border

Yes, just north of the border is a little region known as South Omaha. The Latin American influence is firmly established there, and I welcome it. There are some hidden gems in South O, if you're brave enough to stumble through a little bit of a language barrier, it's definitely worth the journey. My wife came home with a bag full of homemade tamales yesterday. God bless her! There is a little place on 20th & about 'U' Street, called 'Sam's Mexican Deli'. The food is homemade, and the prices are about half of what they should be. Another favorite is the 'International Bakery' on 24th almost to 'Q' Street. Pastries you don't normally find at other bakeries, and once again, half of what they should be. It's not all about food though. Another little field trip I enjoy is the pottery place on 24th & 'M' Street. I don't know the name of it, but if you're on 24th, just south of 'L', start looking to the east to see the pottery displayed out front on the sidewalk. It's one of the coolest places to visit along 24th, and don't forget to go down to the basement. The quirky thing about the place, if you decide to purchase something, you have go across the street to pay for it. The rule of thumb is: If the locals are there, it's reputable. The language really isn't a problem either. You're there to spend money, they will do whatever it takes to make you happy. Check it out.