BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 AUGUST 24, SATURDAY) In what is the most-important and unexpected news about a Blair restaurant in years, a familiar downtown eatery is set to reopen its doors under new ownership and a fresh name. An entire generation of Blair residents will see the iconic, well-loved Billy’s Blair Maple change ownership: Blair Classic…
Category: Restaurants
Blair’s Budget Burger Battle
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 AUGUST 2, FRIDAY) – Fast food giants McDonald’s, Burger King, and Dairy Queen are all currently offering value meal deals, responding to growing consumer demand for affordable dining options. McDonald’s has a $5 meal deal available for a limited time. The promotion offers customers a choice between a McChicken or McDouble sandwich,…
Blair Lighthouse, Initial Community Reactions
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 JULY 28, SUNDAY) Note: This is not our review of the Lighthouse. That is planned for sometime in the next couple weeks. This is an early report on what we’ve seen Blair residents say so far. The recent opening of Lighthouse Bar and Grill in Blair, Nebraska has sparked considerable discussion among…
DULCE VIDA: The Rules of Blair’s Breakfast Game Just Changed
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (APRIL 29, 2024) Dulce Vida is a new breakfast and lunch restaurant in Blair. They are owned and managed by the same people behind the now-longtime El Vallarta in town. For better – or worse – the association with El Vallarta creates an expectation for the new spot on Washington Street. The lead…
The Buck Snort Should Open in Blair
Nestled amidst the picturesque landscape of Missouri Valley, Iowa, The Buck Snort Restaurant emerged as a culinary beacon, defying the odds during the peak of the COVID pandemic. Since its opening on August 9th, 2020, this remarkable eatery captivated the local community with its commitment to culinary excellence and unwavering dedication to the art of…
Linda’s Tacos Food Truck in Blair, Nebraska
My wife ordered a shredded-beef burrito tonight from Linda’s Tacos. This is our third time as their customer in the last three times they were set up in the O’Reilly’s parking lot in Blair. While we waited, I spoke with two other customers in line. I asked them both had they tried Linda’s Tacos before?…
“GREEK TO ME” FOOD TRUCK REVIEW: DID THE GREEK NACHOS CHANGE MY LIFE?
2023 March 29, WednesdayDon Collins, Editor The last time I ate Greek food was 2003. It was a drive-thru at the corner of Youree Drive and Southfield in Shreveport, Louisiana. Long time ago. And, wow, was it good. Then, today, “Greek To Me” pulled in to Blair. By noon, my second Greek meal in 20…
Chef Amore: Italian Fare, From a “Food Truck” in Blair?
2022 October 14, FridayDon Collins, Staff Writer My wife often smiles and wades through my honesty. It’s not a badge I always wear with honor. There are times when I must remember it’s okay to be “honest,” but not “brutally honest.” If you show me a picture of your baby, and you want my opinion,…
Fernando’s Friday Night for… PIZZA?
2022 May 27, FridayDon Collins Fernando’s is a Blair, Nebraska staple. If you’re younger than 30, you probably can’t remember a time before Fernando’s. Their brand of Mexican-style food is a favorite for many. And, regardless of whether Fernando’s is your favorite restaurant, if you’ve been there you know they have an amazing staff that’s…
Blair Burger King on a Saturday Night in December
BlairToday.com Staff Opinion2021 December 4, Saturday Burger King has a promotion that ends tonight. You can get a Whopper for only $0.37. The catch is you must order it online or with the BK app. I tried to order online. Come to find out, you can’t order on the web as a “mobile” order, but…