Why you should add CRAVE on your next dining adventure

If you know me and my husband long enough, you will agree that one of our favorite pleasures in life is eating and trying out new restaurants. We do this locally and when we travel. I am pretty adventurous in trying to new things to eat.

When I moved to Omaha a year and a half ago, checking out what the city had to offer was my priority every weekend. A sushi-loving friend gave me insider info that CRAVE in Midtown Crossing served fantastic rolls and it may be one of the best kept secrets in the city -- over the obvious popular sushi joints that locals know.

Feeling really excited about these types of secrets, I decided to try their best-selling rolls on New Year's Eve. My friend knew what she was talking about, and CRAVE became a go-to.

If you decide to look into CRAVE's menu, you will see that this place is beyond a sushi bar. It offers many options to people who want to stay away from raw, Asian items. Think Cheesecake Factory but less overwhelming, and you KNOW you will get a freshly made, delicious, unforgettable meal.

This is why I was thrilled at the chance to try some new, exciting menu items at CRAVE under its new executive chef, and ran by new management who seem to really love being there
(Side note: As a leadership junkie, I am very fascinated by work behaviors). 

I tried 22 items! And many of those were memorable, as I want them with me at this very moment.

Here are several reasons why CRAVE should be your next dining adventure.

 The Bamboo Bite Roll

crunchy tuna shrimp, cream cheese topped with avocado, thin slices of jalapeño

 

The Chopped Chicken Salad

dried cherries, spinach, romaine, bacon, avocado, citrus vinaigrette, almonds, fontina

 

The Beef Stroganoff 

braised short rib, mushroom cream sauce, horseradish chive sour cream

 

The Sautéed Norwegian Salmon

mustard crusted, whole grain beurre blanc, potato purée, heirloom carrots

 

S'more Brownie

smoked sea salt, marshmallow ice cream, even better with vanilla ice cream

 

"The Original" Coconut Cake

vanilla anglaise, whipped cream

 

I was a very warm, happy, lady that evening. 

I love that CRAVE feels fancy but offers many options to get the best bang for my buck.

1/2 price Wine Wednesday

Kids eat free all day Sunday

1/2 price sushi Sunday and Monday

Happy Hour Times:

Mondays - Saturdays 3-6PM + 9PM-close

Sundays all day

Discounts Available:

20% off military

20% off Mutual of Omaha employees

15% off UNMC and Creighton employees

FREE to police officers until $25

BONUS DISCOUNT:

15% until July 31st if you mention the blog of 'HAPPYSAMMY'

FATHER'S DAY AWESOME OFFER:

 

ALL YOU CAN EAT PRIME RIB for $23.95

including baby red potatoes, green beans, dinner roll, and salad 

Reservations (indoor dining only) recommended at (402) 345-9999.

Now here is the best part: 

A SURPRISE GIVEAWAY!

You have a chance to win a $25 gift card just in time for Father's Day.

I am pretty simple: just leave a comment here on the blog or on my Instagram account. 

Each comment gives you 1 entry to a raffle drawing on Saturday, June 18th.

Looking forward to blessing someone with this gift card! 

You will find this awesome giveaway on some of our favorite Omaha bloggers:

Midwest Mammas

Mom Saves Money 

Hostess at Heart 

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Madra Sikora

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