Omaha may be known for its steaks, but restaurants around town specialize in a variety of entrées. Here are four dishes to be sure to sample. Oh, and one steak.
Stokes (corner of 12th and Howard streets): Cabo San Taco – A kick of heat in a warm flour tortilla with melted cheese, bell peppers and ancho chile sour cream to cool you off. $10.95
Hiro’s Sushi (3655 North 129th St.): Hiro’s Crunch, a deep-fried tempura roll made out of crab, avocado and cucumber with hot sauce to taste. $8.00
Lo Sole Mio Ristorante Italiano (3001 S. 32nd Ave.): Pasta All’ Arrabbiata, a spicy dish of penne garnished with capers, tomatoes and crushed red pepper. A good entrée to order if you can handle the heat. $14.95
Lisa’s Radial Café (817 N. 40th St.): Strawberry and Banana Nut Stuffed French Toast. A sweet way to start the day. Served with a side of bacon and topped with powdered sugar. $7.99
Gorat’s (4917 Center St.): T-Bone Steak. This 22 oz. prime-cut of beef, famous for being Warren Buffet’s favorite steak in town. Here served with a side of hash browns and spaghetti. $29.95