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We Grow As One: Benson

We are kicking off our highlight of Omaha's local economy and our unique sense of community, with one of the areas closest to our home...Benson!  Technically we live exactly 1 mile from both Benson and Dundee, but I couldn't decide which of these vibrant local communities to highlight first!  Therefore, the obvious choice was to start in alphabetical order.

BENSON 

If you're an Omaha native, Benson is likely not the same Benson you grew up with. Actually, to be honest none of these communities are anything like what they were when I graduated high school 11 years ago. What I especially love about Benson is what I call the "young professional" vibe. It's not something I can put my finger on...but rather it's a feeling. 

Our favorite places in Benson? Well let me tell you!

Ted & Wally's- You may be thinking "Wait a minute...this awesome ice cream shop is downtown!" And although you would be correct, they opened up a shop here just in the last couple years. Why do we love it more than the downtown location? Proximity for one, but also because the Benson locations doesn’t have the crazy line you might encounter downtown! I loved this place especially when I was on my dairy-free diet due to Lorelai's MSPI when she was born. It's not easy to find dairy-free ice cream! Better yet, Kevin thinks the ice cream is divine! 
  

 Aromas Coffeehouse- Not only does this place often have amazing music courtesy of the (402) Arts Collective (which lives just above Aromas) but the coffee is … oh so amazing. Sit out on the back patio, or on one of their cool vintage couches. You'll find lots of college student's studying, small groups hanging out...or maybe even me and Lorelai having one of our mother-daughter dates. Want to grab coffee on the go? They have the cutest little walk-up window where you can order your coffee without stepping foot in the coffee shop! Like Ted & Wally’s, they also have a shop downtown (more the merrier, right?) I love this video of owner Autumn Pruitt sharing how her coffee + bakery vision came to life! 

Found Vintage Market- This area of Omaha is chalk full of old homes (like our super cute 1920's home) which is the perfect place for the vintage market. It is one of the newer stores in Benson, but come here to find gorgeous vintage furniture pieces that have been lovingly painted and restored into some amazing statement pieces. 

Hartland Bar-B-Que- To be honest I could have picked an entire host of places to eat/drink in Benson...but this one is our personal favorite. Why? Kevin and I joke that we "just aren't hipster" enough to make any of the other restaurants our "go-to". Trust me, we love the restaurants in Benson, and you can visit any one of them and leave with a fantastic experience. This one is a just a couple blocks down from the heart of Benson, but it is worth it. We love BBQ, and this is our ultimate Omaha favorite. Don't be expecting a fine-dining experience, rather this is an incredibly casual eatery...but do go in expecting some delicious food! 

Why are we  highlighting  local shops within the community? Our neighbors, friends and family are all influenced...both directly and indirectly by small business success, and when we come together, we grow as one! First National Bank of Omaha is sponsoring this post, but all thoughts are mine.






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Angelo Fortun said…
FOUND IS MY VOTE!!!
November 10, 2017 at 10:39 AM
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