| Recently I took my first solo flight to Omaha, Nebraska | | | | Even though I'm more of a "veggie" person, all |
| to speak to a group of rheumatologists and their staff. | | | | concerned told me that I must try the filet-grain fed |
| The restaurant holding the private dinner was Johnny's | | | | and the pride of the region. Before the meal, I was able |
| Italian Steakhouse at the west end of the city in a | | | | to try the smoking shrimp cocktail. The shrimp were |
| fairly new outdoor mall. | | | | quite tasty and plump and served over dried ice |
| Now I have to admit a few things here: I'm a born and | | | | (hence the smoking). I also tried the bruschetta with |
| bred California girl, never have liked beef and I was | | | | goat cheese and shrimp, it was also quite nice. The |
| freezing! | | | | calamari looked wonderful, but alas, it and the cheese |
| However, as soon as I walked in, the atmosphere was | | | | stuffed bread was not on my list of "can-dos". |
| warm, cozy, smelled wonderful and a very friendly | | | | Most of our group did order the filet mignon. Mine order |
| hostess walked me back to the private dining room | | | | came without the cabernet sauce and I had |
| where my speech was to take place. From there, the | | | | garlic-steamed broccoli in lieu of the garlic mashed |
| waiters came over to ask me what I would like to | | | | potatoes, which were thankfully not over-cooked. The |
| drink. Having a food allergy, I asked them for | | | | filet was actually quite tasty and tender. One lady had |
| suggestions as to what would be the best of the | | | | the angel hair pasta with grilled chicken and fresh basil, |
| offered entrees/side dishes to order. They told me | | | | which looked equally good. |
| they'd be happy to make sure whether I ordered the | | | | I had to pass on dessert, but the seasonal peppermint |
| filet mignon, the double-cut stuffed pork chops, grilled | | | | cheesecake or the decadent chocolate lava cake |
| salmon or angel hair with grilled chicken, they'd have | | | | both had me wishing I didn't have food allergies to cow |
| the chef adapt the meal to fit my needs. They also | | | | products. |
| checked on what appetizers were being served and | | | | The coffee was good, poured hot and the size of the |
| informed me which ones were "safe". | | | | mugs were perfect. |