With its trendy decor, diverse client base and upscale atmosphere it is hard not to be enticed by Blanc Burgers and Bottles.
Located in Omaha’s Midtown Crossing, Blanc serves a variety of burgers, salads and appetizers that are unlike most burger joints. Amongst the menu you will find a wide variety of delicious meats including a bison, meatloaf and mahi mahi burgers. All of the beef used at Blanc is antibiotic and hormone-free, and also serving ingredients that are products of local sources.
Blanc also takes on a new meaning to “a la carte,” serving sides such as fries and onion rings in miniature shopping carts, complete with wheels.
Not only does Blanc have a reasonable price range for college students, but also offers discounts for Creighton students and employees. In addition, Blanc offers a 20 percent discount for students who wear their Greek letters on Wednesdays.
“Creighton can take advantage of a 15 percent discount on Wednesdays, and everyday from 3 to 5 p.m. we offer study hall where students can get a burger and fry combo, with a fountain drink for $9.” Ryan Kearney, the executive chef of Blanc said.
“On top of that we will be offering some Creighton check in specials later this semester with even further discounts and added incentives.”
Being a stop on the weekend shuttle route, Blanc is a perfect getaway spot for students stuck on campus. The new hotspot also offers Wi-Fi which makes it a great place to get something to eat away from campus while still being able to study.
Vegetarians can also find a tasty dish at Blanc. The current menu offers four salads, ranging from the traditional Caesar to the more exotic Butter Lettuce, which includes Fuji apples, red onion and bleu cheese. The marinated portabella burger, topped with couscous, basil and feta cheese is another option for vegetarians.
Those who are craving something a bit more exotic can also find a delicious meal at Blanc. The spiced lentil burger may be out of one’s comfort zone. It consists of curried lentils and spiced yogurt and comes topped with fresh avacado and a cucumber and onion salad. If seafood is more your style, try the calamari ‘fries’ served with lemon-lime aioli.
To fulfill a sweet tooth, Blanc offers old-fashioned milkshakes and malts. All of the ice cream desserts feature ice cream from Ted and Wally’s, located in the Old Market, and milk from Burbach’s Countryside Dairy, located in Hartington, Neb.
In addition to the numerous varieties of floats, Blanc sells 31 different types of sodas, including uncommon flavors such as blueberry and key lime.
Blanc’s young and welcoming atmosphere is a great spot for Creighton students to check out, while in the meantime enjoying some truly delicious food.
Additional Reporting by Amanda Brandt