Bob Monkey's Noodle Zoo, Omaha

Locally owned and operating in Omaha for 10 years, Bob Monkey's Noodle Zoo delights thousands of diners with Asian- and European-inspired pasta bowls, grilled sandwiches, and salads. Guests savor forkfuls of flavorful thai chicken pasta or herb chicken fettuccine, or dig into hearty muffuletta sandwiches on focaccia bread and signature salads made of fajita chicken, grilled veggies, or seasonal fruit. Warm, multi-toned walls and festively patterned floors create a vibrant yet laid-back environment for light lunches and wine tastings.

At the Omaha location, owners Laura and Mark Jost garnish their gourmet deli feasts with community involvement, such as their regular fundraisers for Ted E. Bear Hollow or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.