Lincoln NE (SN) - Local businesses are doing what they can do to turn a profit during the Coronavirus shutdown. O’Rourke’s Tavern is no different as they are now offering curbside pick-up of their stale-ass popcorn. “If you want a bag of this old popcorn just give us a call,” said bartender Tad Sparkman. “We… Continue reading O’Rourke’s Stale Ass Popcorn Available for Carry Out or Delivery
Lincoln NE (SN) - Just days after the announcement of closing, a buyer has emerged from the shadows proving to the city of Lincoln that the dimly lit Tam O'Shanter bar and steakhouse will never die. "They had an auction scheduled for this upcoming Sunday and everything. Nice try!" said the buyer. "You aren't going… Continue reading Tam O’Shanter’s Carpeted Walls Live to See Another Sad Drunk Person
Lincoln NE (SN) - After two years of brews, pinball, and run-off creeps from the Night Before Lounge, the Dutch Uncle is closing it's doors for good. "It was just time" said a former bartender. "I'll never forget those Rick and Morty viewing parties though." The property, located at 317 S 11th street, was quick… Continue reading Dutch Uncle Closes, Reopens with New Management as “When You Fart Under the Covers Tavern”
Lincoln NE (SN) - 9th street sports bar and fraternity brother hub Barry's Bar & Grill is well on its path to their "keep it a hunnitt®" tavern violation goal for the year, holding an impressive 98 tavern violations coming into the arrival of Fall 2018 later this week. "I remember a few years back… Continue reading Barry’s Just Shy of 100 Tavern Violations Goal for 2018
Lincoln NE (SN) - After an announcement that downtown Lincoln's 1867 Bar would be phasing out plastic straws, offering $1 metal straws as an alternative, the bar decided it would be best to just make everything there stainless steel. The drinking straw decision has been gaining in popularity worldwide in lieu of the environmental impact… Continue reading 1867 Bar to Change Name to 4867 Bar, Serve Everything in Stainless Steel
Lincoln NE (SN) - The panhandler that plays the washboard every evening between 14th and Centennial on O street is releasing his first album of original material. The five song EP, entitled "Ricka-Ricka-RickClick-Ricka," was recorded at Dream Pro Recording by Sean Joyce, and offers a unique quirkiness to Lincoln's already diverse music community. The second… Continue reading Guy That Plays Washboard On Downtown O Street to Release EP
Lincoln NE (SN) - Following the complete renovation of Yia Yia's Pizza, who underwent scrutiny and pressure from customers after a negative restaurant inspection went viral, the city of Lincoln asked the health department to conduct a deeper review into all businesses in the downtown O street area. The results were captivating, as health inspectors… Continue reading Cockroaches Discovered in Every Downtown Lincoln Business, City of Lincoln to Renovate City of Lincoln
Lincoln NE (SN) - Renovations to the Haymarket are now underway as construction crews have started replacing the historical buffalo brick roads and sidewalks with modern concrete at various intersections in the area. This is part of the $1.5 million sidewalk improvement project approved in early March that has stirred controversy among some outspoken local… Continue reading Local Businesses Devastated by Haymarket Road and Sidewalk Improvements
Lincoln NE (SN) - Richard Ramirez was a rapist and a murderer who terrorized southern California in the 1980’s. Known as “The Night Stalker,” his crimes where exceptionally brutal and violent. He was most known for his lifeless black eyes and cold dark stare, but that pales in comparison with the look you’ll get at… Continue reading The Grass Is Greener: 4 Serial Murderers Friendlier Than the Staff at O’Rourke’s
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