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Miami Heat player Gerald Green teaches his son Geremiah Green, 4, how to fish at Bill Baggs Park on Key Biscayne. Green and Alonzo Mourning joined for an afternoon of fishing with 10 children from the Overtown Youth Center. Green gifted these children with brand new fishing rods and Heat goodies for the holidays on Wednesday, December 23, 2015AL DIAZadiaz@miamiherald.com
Ahmed Ali, 12, checks out his new fishing rod he received during the holiday event at Bill Baggs Park on Key Biscayne. Alonzo Mourning joined Miami Heat player Gerald Green for an afternoon of fishing with 10 children from the Overtown Youth Center. Green gifted these children with brand new fishing rods and Heat goodies for the holidays on Wednesday, December 23, 2015AL DIAZadiaz@miamiherald.com
Alonzo Mourning helps Taderrius Davis, 13, bait a hook while fishing at Bill Baggs Park on Key Biscayne. Mourning joined Miami Heat player Gerald Green for an afternoon of fishing with 10 children from the Overtown Youth Center. Green gifted these children with brand new fishing rods and Heat goodies for the holidays on Wednesday, December 23, 2015AL DIAZadiaz@miamiherald.com
Our food. Your questions. What are McDonald"s Chicken McNuggets made of?
McDonald"s is experimenting with mac and cheese, but only in Ohio, and only until February.
McDonalds tests putting mac and cheese on itsmenu
McDonald"s is experimenting with mac and cheese, but only in Ohio, and only until February.
NEW YORK Want some mac and cheese with that Big Mac?
McDonalds is experimenting with a limited roll-out of mac and cheese, a tried-and-true comfort food that recently appeared on McDonalds menus.
McDonalds is offering mac and cheese in only 18 restaurants in the Cleveland area of Ohio, which has quietly served as a test market since the summer.
Were always looking for new ways to offer relevant tastes to our customers, so were giving mac and cheese a try and gathering valuable feedback from our customers, said McDonalds spokeswoman Lisa McComb.
McDonalds sells mac and cheese Happy Meals for $3. Mac and cheese is the entre, alongside fries, fruit and milk. The four-ounce portion has less than 200 calories, with five grams of protein and five grams of whole grains, according to the company.
Since November, McDonalds has also sold mac and cheese separately for $1.75.
McComb said it will be served through February. And after that who knows?
Well then use the feedback from our customers to see what happens after that, she said. Its premature to draw any conclusions from this test and it wouldnt be appropriate to speculate on it being offered anywhere else.
In October, McDonalds altered its menu by offering all-day breakfast, and in the U.K. it is trying out a thicker, premium burger made to order.
The NBA tries hard to design five intriguing games for the NBA diehards and the casual, national audience on Christmas Day. With an NBA Finals rematch, young stars vs. older stars, up-and-coming players vs. great players holding out against Father Time, and teams struggling to find their identity trying to take down institutions of basketball over the past decade and a half, we had plenty on our holiday plates Friday.
There was a lot to digest from the holiday celebrations and the NBA action. Here are the top takeaways we have from the Christmas Day games:
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Los Angeles Clippers 94, Los Angeles Lakers 84
Clippers continue their new Los Angeles dominance but yeesh that bench is bad: Ever since Chris Paul"s move to the Lakers was vetoed by the NBA and he ended up in a Clippers uniform, the battle for Los Angeles has been oddly one-sided in the favor of a team you just wouldn"t expect. Before the Clippers getting CP3, the Lakers were 141-48 against the Clippers. Just an embarrassing level of dominance in a one-team, two-occupancy city.
Since the trade for CP3? The Clippers have gone 13-3, winning the past eight games after the Christmas Day victory over the Lakers on Friday night. It has been a remarkable reversal of fortunes by the Clippers -- something we"re not exactly used to seeing from this franchise. Their ascension to a foggy level of contention while the Lakers are putting up their worst stretch of basketball in franchise history has put them on two opposite ends of the spectrum we"re just not used to seeing.
But for the Clippers to start carving into that Lakers control of the city, they need to win titles and they can"t win titles without a bench. The bench unit for the Clippers against the Lakers nearly cost them the giant lead the starters built up and maintained for the first three quarters. That wasn"t so much the case in the 27-9 fourth quarter the Lakers enjoyed behind D"Angelo Russell and Marcelo Huertas. The Clippers" bench has names but those names are synonymous with being good years ago and not in the present. Clippers are enjoying the win and their newfound dominance of the Lakers, but they"re still looking for some support in the second unit. -- by Zach Harper
That"s a wrap on Kobe Bryant"s Christmas Day career: Watching Kobe Bryant play basketball on Christmas has pretty much become a tradition and a staple of the holiday season for basketball nerds like me. After the Lakers" loss Friday night, Kobe had completed his 16th and final Christmas Day game of his career. And he could have had a couple more if injuries hadn"t robbed him of a few Yuletide contests.
With 12 points on 4 of 10 from the field and three rebounds, three assists and two steals, Bryant"s Christmas Day numbers are complete. In 16 Christmas games, Kobe averaged 24.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists. He shot 40.7 percent from the field and 24.1 percent from 3-point range, but he did manage to make 81.5 percent of his free throws.
We saw some epic showdowns against Shaquille O"Neal, Steve Nash, the Boston Celtics, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. Mostly, we saw a superstar looking to put on a show for an expanded audience in an overall stellar and historic career. -- By Zach Harper
Harden found his mojo finally against San Antonio. (USATSI)
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Houston Rockets 88, San Antonio Spurs 84
Kawhi Leonard will put the clamps on everybody: It"s hard to imagine the struggle that NBA stars must face going against Kawhi Leonard when he"s defending you. You"re used to being that much more skilled or that much quicker or that much stronger or that much better or all of those things against most matchups in your basketball career. You"ve shined because the hard work you put in over the years comes through in these moments of execution and excellence, which is something so many NBA players fail to find consistency in doing.
Against Kawhi? You can forget all that. His reach with those hands makes even the slightest moments of advantage dissipate quickly into the night. He"s smart enough to anticipate what you want to do. He"s a hard enough worker to show constant determination in stopping you. And he seems to relish these moments of turning stars away from getting buckets, even if his expressionless demeanor makes you think otherwise. Kawhi puts those clamps on you.
That"s what he helped Danny Green and the rest of his Spurs teammates do to James Harden in the first half. Harden was 1-of-6 from the field with five assists, three turnovers, and just two points. He didn"t have a trip to the charity stripe. Harden eventually broke through in the second half, but even then he was working his tail off to get those attempts.
Leonard is a monster. An absolute monster. And that doesn"t even include what he does offensively. -- By Zach Harper
Don"t look now but the Rockets had some fight left in them ... for now: As poor as the Rockets looked in their 13-point second quarter against the Spurs, which seemingly put San Antonio in the driver"s seat for this game, they looked just as resilient in the second half when they snatched control of the game and ended up putting a very good effort against this vaunted Spurs defense. In a 50-point second half, the Rockets shot 50 percent from the field, forced the Spurs into bad, sloppy decisions, and even managed to minimize their own mistakes by allowing just two points on seven turnovers. This is the type of resiliency we saw from the Rockets last season.
I don"t think that means the Rockets are necessarily back or fixed or cured or care. We"ve seen flashes of this from them this season, only to have them throw it out the window a game or two later. But to do it against an organization like the Spurs -- especially this Spurs team -- has to make Houston fans feel a little warm and fuzzy from the eggnog and hoops on Christmas. A big part of that was James Harden, who woke up from his first-half slumber to score 18 points after the break.
A bigger part of that might have been the Rockets" defense, which we hadn"t seen much of since last season. During the 2014-15 campaign, the Rockets were able to slow down opposing attacks. Against the Spurs on Christmas, they took away a lot of early actions in the Spurs" offense and forced role players to try individual efforts far too often. Even if for a holiday night, it was nice to see the Rockets finally look like they care an adequate amount. -- By Zach Harper
Draymond Green got to flex a bit against the Cavs. (USATSI)
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Golden State Warriors 89, Cleveland Cavaliers 83
DrayGod: Draymond Green was unbelievable in this game, even for him. The Warriors forward-center had to step up with the Cavaliers absolutely dedicated to taking Stephen Curry out of the equation. And while Curry scored 19 (it was on 6-of-15 shooting), it was Green that really stole the show on both ends. Green put up 20 points, 14 rebounds, seven assists along with two blocks and a series of absolutely huge plays. From early on when the Cavaliers doubled Curry out of the pick and roll, Green made the Cavaliers pay, finding Andrew Bogut early in the first on a lob for a dunk. He drained a 3 to punish Kevin Love for stepping off of him to help inside. He knocked a rebound off a missed LeBron finger roll back off the backboard to kick-start a break. He made play after play after play and that"s a huge part of why the Warriors got arguably their biggest win of the season. Once again, Curry is the Warriors" best player, but Draymond Green is their most important and if you contain Curry, Green will find ways to beat you. -- By Matt Moore
Not a great day by design: Stephen Curry was limited by a calf injury that forced him out of the game for a prolonged stretch in the second quarter. He also shot 6-of-15 from the field, which isn"t bad but isn"t good, and scored just 19 points. Some of that was the injury, but much of it was the Cavaliers" defense which adopted an "anyone but Curry" approach, which is the smartest one they could take. The Cavaliers blitzed Curry constantly out of the pick and roll. Yes, it allowed Draymond Green his awesome game, but if you have to choose, you choose to make Draymond Green beat you. Whether that"s a preview of how the Cavaliers would play the Warriors in a Finals rematch is unclear, but it was apparent that they were dedicated to making him have to work as much as possible, which is a smart approach.
One more thing on that calf injury. Trainers were seen working on Curry"s calf all the way down to his foot, which includes his surgically repaired ankle that gave him so much trouble early on in his career. Any undue stress on that leg is bad for the structures the surgery put in place, so don"t be surprised if after some tests, Curry gets rest in the very near future. The Warriors are extra careful with injury -- and never more so than with Curry -- and never more so with Curry than with the ankle. -- By Matt Moore
The excuse machine: The Cavaliers can say, "Well, Kyrie Irving wasn"t healthy and he played just 26 minutes." The Warriors can say, "Well, Harrison Barnes didn"t even play." The Cavaliers can say, "The Cavs just missed shots." The Warriors can say, "One of the best defenses in the league does that to you." The Cavaliers can say, "The opportunity was there." The Warriors can say, "And they couldn"t take advantage."
Round and round it goes, but with the way the Cavaliers managed to defend the usually unstoppable Warriors, it should be noted that Cleveland remain maybe the toughest challenge to Golden State"s dominance. The Cavs are also still a firm step behind the Warriors due to their inability to make them pay for their turnovers, or for how they swarm LeBron James. More on that from our colleague Ken Berger. -- By Matt Moore
Westbrook vs. Rose became a thing again. (USATSI)
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Chicago Bulls 105, Oklahoma City Thunder 96
Defense beats offense, this time: The Thunder have the second-best offense in the league, but they never got going on Friday. Kevin Durant (29 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, 11-21 FG) and Russell Westbrook (26 points, seven rebounds, eight assists, six steals, 9-22 FG) got their numbers, but Chicago controlled the game in a wire-to-wire win. Aside from three 3-pointers from Anthony Morrow in the fourth quarter and some second-chance points from Enes Kanter, Oklahoma City"s supporting cast was pretty much invisible. Jimmy Butler guarded Durant one-on-one and the Bulls stayed solid.
That"s how the Chicago Bulls are supposed to play basketball, Butler said in his postgame TV interview.
While four of Chicago"s starters finished in double figures, the Thunder got a total of 11 points on 5-for-20 shooting from Serge Ibaka, Steven Adams and Andre Roberson, the guys next to Durant and Westbrook in their starting five. It"s not as if Dion Waiters and D.J. Augustin helped off the bench, either. Overall, Oklahoma City shot just 38.5 percent, including 25 percent from deep.
Against great defensive teams like the Bulls, OKC needs to get production from more than just its stars. The hope was that Billy Donovan"s new system would be more conducive to that happening. Not sure that"s the case. -- By James Herbert
Rose vs Westbrook: Derrick Rose always gets up to play against Russell Westbrook and on Christmas, this trend continued. Attacking the paint and changing direction, Rose finished the game with 19 points and four rebounds. Rose may have been too amped up to take on Westbrook because he ended up fouling out of the game. But his energy was huge for the Bulls all game and he helped fuel an 8-0 run in the third quarter that pushed Chicago"s lead to double digits, which the Thunder could never come back from.
Westbrook won the individual head-to-head matchup but Rose and the Bulls walked away with the win. A win the inconsistent Bulls desperately needed. -- By Ananth Pandian
The Bulls and Thunder were looking fresh on Christmas. (USATSI)
OKC"s Christmas uniforms are glorious: Can we get the Thunder to play in their Christmas Day uniforms for the rest of the season? Out of all of the teams playing on Christmas, the Thunder"s holiday uniforms are a significant upgrade. The Thunder have one of the worst uniforms in the league. They are bland and just generally uninspired. Sure, OKC"s Christmas Day uniforms are not in their primary blue and orange colors but they look so much better and are more aesthetically pleasing. Come on, OKC and NBA, make it happen. -- By Ananth Pandian
Bobby Portis is legit: Collecting splinters on the bench for the first quarter of the season, an injury to Joakim Noah has opened up playing time for Portis and he has delivered. Against the Thunder, Portis finished the game with seven points, five rebounds and three assists in just under 20 minutes. Playing for the majority of the third quarter and some of the fourth, Portis" hustle and effort helped Chicago extend their lead to double digits.
The Bulls have a plethora of forwards and with rumors about Chicago contemplating trading Noah or Taj Gibson or Pau Gasol, Portis showed on Christmas that he can be counted on and perhaps one of those players could possibly be expendable. -- By Ananth Pandian
The Brow"s wingspan is alien technology. (USATSI)
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Miami Heat 94, New Orleans Pelicans 88 (OT)
Fly Pelicans ... fly? The Pelicans came back, made this a game and forced overtime, but they remain as depressing as ever. Despite Anthony Davis having a 20-10-3-3-3 line in the first half alone, you never felt like they knew what they were doing on offense. It wasn"t just the multiple times that they came out of a timeout confused; it was the apparent absence of a plan in the half-court all game long. Davis" supporting cast was Sixers-esque -- nine minutes into the third quarter, he had more points than all of his teammates combined. He finished with 29 points, 15 rebounds, four assists, four steals and four blocks in 50 minutes.
Tyreke Evans played one of the worst games of his career -- he had six points on 2-for-9 shooting in 35 minutes, with five turnovers and a few brain farts -- and it seems crazy that New Orleans coach Alvin Gentry is still trying to play him at point guard. Eric Gordon missed shots from all over the court. No one helped Davis much except for Ryan Anderson, who scored 18 points and hit some big shots in the second half. It"s been a while since you could blame the Pelicans" struggles on injuries, and it"s getting harder and harder to imagine them turning things around.
Remember when we were excited about Alvin Gentry turning New Orleans into a running team? It had two fast-break points. Two! -- By James Herbert
Oh my Bosh: You can"t get particularly excited about the Heat after a win like this -- they never should have let the Pelicans get close, and it"s disconcerting that their offense totally died in the fourth quarter at home. This team obviously needs more shooting -- it went 6-for-26 from 3-point range -- and Goran Dragic continues to look less than fully comfortable. The work of Chris Bosh, though, should be appreciated.
Bosh had a tough assignment on Christmas Day, and he was ready. Bosh had to spend his afternoon trying to make things difficult for Anthony Davis, and he managed to lead the Heat in scoring, too. He finished with 30 points and 10 rebounds in 42 minutes, going 11-for-25 and dishing four assists with only one turnover. He scored 14 of those 30 in the fourth quarter and overtime.
Miami should never have needed Bosh and Dwyane Wade to take over the game in overtime, but they did it. The two of them outscored New Orleans on its own in the extra frame. After Wade hit a midrange jumper, the dagger came when he found Bosh in traffic off a pick-and-roll for a 3-point play. -- by James Herbert
Steam, the online market for PC games, experienced a major glitch on Friday.
Steam users who loggedin weregetting access to other users" accounts. We"ve also seen reports on social media that some people wereable to make purchases with other users" credit cards.
In fact, simply visiting the Steam store website gave anyone access to another user"s account.Valve, the company that runs Steam, shut down the store within an hour after the glitch hit. The store was operational again about an two hourslater.
It"s unclear what the cause was, andValve"s statement to The Verge didn"t shed much light on what happened. Valve has only said the glitch was caused by an "internal error".
Meanwhile, the glitch put 125 million of Steam"s active users at risk. Think of Steam as the App Store for PC games. Users store their credit card information and purchase games for download to their PC. A lot of that information was exposed in thisglitch and Valve hasn"t said anything to assure its customers that everything is OK.
James Harden Full Highlights 2015.12.23 at Magic - 31 Pts, 7 Assists
James Harden already has a fully grown beard like Santa Claus, and he decided to spread that holiday cheer this season with a very generous gesture. The Houston Rockets shooting guard gifted 20 single mothers with a shopping spree at Target, The Grio reports.
READ: James Harden Deems Himself The Best In The League
The pro-athlete, who also grew up with a single mother, took a group of 40 children and their mothers to the retail giant for an unforgettable trip. Growing up, my mom was by her lonesome so I had to do a lot, me, my brother, and my sister, he said. So I can kind of relate.
One of the mothers, Tammy Copeland, expressed her gratitude, saying, I work and I go to school, and Im a single mother of three kids. Very hard, but things like this, G*d just keeps on blessing me.
READ: Interview: James Harden Talks LeBrons Decison 2.0, Drake And More
Essence also reports that the NBAs official bank sponsor, BBVA Compass, gifted the 40 children with a $100 savings certificate to aid in establishing their personal savings accounts.
INSANE 7 YEAR OLD HOVERBOARD TRICKS AT THE SKATEPARK!
When you trip and fall a typical reaction is to bounce back up, hide your embarrassment and pray that no one saw you.
Unfortunately that wasn"t an option for a young boy who came crashing off his hoverboard on live Australian television in Adelaide on Saturday morning.
The popular Christmas gift has been in the news a lot recently after it was discovered their batteries can explode, and this latest clip will do little to convince parents to splash out on one for their kids.
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Charlie (pictured) was being interviewed by Sunrise presenter Sam mac (pictured left) about his new Christmas present in Adelaide
When Sam asked the boy if he could ride it, the boy tried to step down and fell off the hovercraft and onto his back
Despite recent recalls of the hoverboard because of exploding batteries, they were one of the most popular presents handed out on Christmas Day.
The controversial self-balancing machines were removed from stores around the world and even Amazon after reports of it suddenly exploding.
It is believed to be caused by the batteries used in the cheaper models of the machines made in China which are then rebranded before being sold in the U.S. and UK.
The potential fire hazard has led many major airlines to ban the gadgets.
Dubais Emirates Airline banned them from being checked in with luggage on flights because the batteries contain lithium.
In the U.S., the boards have been rejected by the countrys three biggest airlines American Airlines, Delta and United, according to USA Today.
Poorly labelled, powerful lithium-ion batteries powering hoverboards are the issue, Delta officials said in an online statement.
Delta reviewed hoverboard product specifications and found that manufacturers do not consistently provide detail about the size or power of their lithium-ion batteries.
Sam lunged forward and offered the boy a hand to get up as he bounced back off of the ground
The controversial boards have been banned from being used in public in Britain
People who did received the wheeled gift on Christmas may have to keep it at home anyway as bans are enforced in UK restricting where they can be used.
You cant ride them down to the local corner store to pick up milk any more according to British legislation that bans them from being used in public.
They can only be activated on private property and with the landowners permission, according to the Guardian.
On the other hand, in the U.S. the bards can be used in public and California has even gone so far as to pass legislation allowing them anywhere bicycles are allowed.
The cheaper models of the gadgets were also recalled earlier this year after many spontaneously blew up
In the most recent blow for hoverboards, television presenter Sam Mac was talking to the young Charlie about his Christmas present as he rode it around an open shopping area when he asked if he could borrow the gadget for a quick ride.
As Charlie turned to get off of the hoverboard and let Sam have a go, he fell off and landed on his back, much to the horror of hosts Edwina Bartholomew and Andrew O"Keefe.
Did you just push him off his own hoverboard? Edwina asked with a horrified expression as she giggled.
Sam lunged forward and offered the boy a hand to get up as he bounced back off of the ground.
Are you ok? Sorry buddy, Sam said as he put his arm around the boy, who was wearing a black helmet.
The boy brushed himself off and was not injured
Multiple airlines across the world have banned the hoverboard from being carried on board planes
Restaurants Open Christmas Day 2011 | Christmas Day At Disney World Crowded | Any Restaurants Open O
A number of Omaha-area restaurants will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. If your restaurant will be open, let us know and we will add it to our list. Email information, including hours and any special menu items, to Sarah Baker Hansen at sarah.bakerhansen@owh.com.
Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs, 2200 River Rd., Council Bluffs, 712-328-8888.
Christmas Eve: Amerisports is open from 3 to 11 p.m.; Bellas is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Bourbons is open from 4 to 9 p.m.; Heritage Buffet is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch and dinner 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Star Club is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Christmas: Amerisports is open from 3 to 2 a.m.; Bellas is open from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Bourbons is open from 5 to 9 p.m.; Heritage Buffet is open for brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 4 to 10 p.m.; Star Club is open from 2 to 11 p.m.
Aromas Coffeehouse, 1033 Jones St. and 6051 Maple St., Christmas Eve from 7 a.m. to noon, 402-934-7450 (downtown) and 402-916-4190 (Benson).
B & B Classic Dogs, 1020 Lincoln Road, Bellevue, Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 402-905-9541.
Big Freds Pizza Garden, 1101 S. 119th St., Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., 402-333-4414.
Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar, 8100 Cass St., Christmas Eve until 5 p.m., Christmas Day from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., 402-390-9495.
Black Oak Grill, 220 S. 31st Ave. Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 402-341-0622.
Bliss Old Market Bakery, 1031 Jones St., Christmas Eve from 7 a.m. to noon, 402-934-7450.
Bohemian Caf, 1406 S. 13th St., Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 402-342-9838.
Brix, 220 S. 31st Ave., Christmas Eve retail open at 10 a.m., restaurant open at 11 a.m., oth close 5 p.m. 402-991-8466.
Brix Village Pointe, 225 N. 170th St., Christmas Eve retail open at 10 a.m., restaurant open 11 a.m., both close at 6 p.m. 402-991-9463
Brushi Bistro & Bar, 721 N. 132nd St., Christmas Eve open from 5 to 8 p.m., 402-884-6878.
Cantina Laredo, 120 S. 31st Ave., Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 402-345-6000
Cascios Restaurant, 1620 S. 10th St., Christmas Eve from 4:30 to 8 p.m., 402-345-8313.
Chicago Dawg House, 3157 Farnam St., Christmas Eve from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 402-504-1234.
China Buffet, various locations in Omaha, Bellevue and Lincoln, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., chinabuffetmongoliangrill.net.
China Road, 4006 Twin Creek Drive, Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., 402-291-8855.
Crave, 200 S. 31st Ave., Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 402-345-9999.
Darios Brasserie, 4920 Underwood Ave., Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 402-933-0799.
Delice European Bakery, 3201 Farnam St., Christmas Eve from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., 402-505-9500.
Dennys, 3509 South 84th St. and Flying J, 15010 Highway 31, open 24 hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, 402-393-7343 (Omaha) and 402-332-0400 (Gretna).
Dudleys Pizza & Tavern, 2110 S. 67th St., Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Christmas Day from 2 to 11 p.m., 402-933-7511.
Harrahs 360 Steakhouse, 1 Harrahs Blvd., Council Bluffs, Christmas Eve from 5 to 9 p.m. and Christmas Day from 5 to 10 p.m., 712-329-6000.
Hiro 88, 1308 Jackson St., 402-933-5168; 3655 N. 129th St., 402-933-0091; Local Beer, Patio and Kitchen, 902 Dodge St., 402-315-4301; Christmas Eve all open normal hours. The West location of Hiro will be open all afternoon.
Jaipur, 10922 Elm St., Christmas Eve from 5 to 10 p.m. and Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m., 402-392-7331.
Le Bouillon, 1017 Howard St., Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 402-502-6816.
Legends Patio Bar and Grill, 6910 N. 102nd Circle, Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Christmas Day from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., 402-884-1006.
Lenny"s Sub Shop, 3201 Farnam St., Christmas Eve from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., 402-218-1745.
Liquid Sunshine Taproom, 12750 Westport Parkway, La Vista, Nebraska, 68138. 48 Craft Beers on tap, happy hour 3 to 6 p.m. Reverse happy hour 10-12am. Brunch till 2 p.m.
Long John Silver"s locations in the metro area, Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Maharaja Indian Cuisine, 617 North 114th St., Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (lunch buffet) and 5 to 9:30 p.m., 402-505-4488.
Omaha Prime, 415 S. 11th St., Christmas Eve from 4 to 9 p.m., 402-341-7040.
Pla Too Thai Cuisine, 12775 Q St., Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., 402-895-7788.
Railcar Modern American Kitchen, 1814 N. 144th St., Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., 402-493-4743.
Rays Original Buffalo Wings, 5423 S 36th St., Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., 402-884-5300.
Salt 88, 3623 N. 129th St., Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., 402-991-9088.
Spin Neapolitan Pizza, 248 Olson Drive in Papillion, Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 402-935-7746.
Sullivans Steakhouse, 222 S. 15th St., Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., 402-342-0077.
Szechuan Express, 315 N. 114th St., Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (only carryout after 4 p.m.), 402-330-9779.
Tanduri Fusion, 2437 S. 175th St., Christmas Day from 5 to 9 p.m. 402-505-9209.
The Bohemian Cafe, 1406 S. 13th St., Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 402-342-9838.
The Good Life Sports Bar and Grill, 1203 S. 180th St., Christmas Eve from noon to 2 a.m., Christmas Day from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m., 402-933-2947.
The Grey Plume, 220 S. 31st Ave., Christmas Eve from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 402-763-4447.
V. Mertz, 1022 Howard St., Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 402-345-8980.
Vincenzos, 15701 Pacific St., Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., 402-498-3889.
Mai Thai, 2279 S. 67th St.,Christmas Day from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., 402-884-7888.
