WEST OMAHA. Sleek design lines, lots of black and white accents, and a minimalist approach enhance this upscale contemporary restaurant. The ambience is classy, and Café di Coppia offers two dining rooms for seating. Located in the Regency Court, one of the city's pricey shopping areas, menu prices are moderate to expensive. The cuisine is European influenced and even includes some Mediterranean and Asian entrées. The café attracts a high-end clientele, and the service is attentive. Business dress attire. Reservations recommended.

Tempting the adventurous palette with innovative creative cuisine seems to be the driving force behind this eclectic Omaha restaurant. Jams features a mixture of food favorites from many different cultures. Whether it's Asian or Southwestern, Californian or new Italian, chef and co-owner Mark Hoch keeps diners thrilled. The menu is inventive, changes seasonally, and even includes a range of sandwiches and appetizers. Business casual attire. Reservations accepted for parties of 6 or more.

OLD MARKET. Fine French-inspired food and a wine bar/gourmet grocery store add to this restaurant's success. La Buvette is extremely popular, trendy, and upscale. The decor includes walls of wine bottles, and the eatery even has outdoor seating when weather permits. The cuisine is inventive, and the menu changes regularly. The chef offers a variety of special theme nights, like duck night, which has become a local favorite. The ambience is quite European, and there is even a small grocery area in the back. An excellent choice to catch a bite or buy the items you may need for an impromptu picnic. Business casual attire.

OLD MARKET. The hip and trendy atmosphere and nouvelle cuisine keep this one of the most popular dining choices in the Old Market warehouse district. M's Pub features a green marble topped bar, black and white modern accents, and lots of exposed brick walls. The food is inventive and covers basics like burgers, pasta, sandwiches, seafood, and salads. The ambience is dimly lit and intimate. There is also a full service bar, which is great for a before business dinner drink. Casual business attire. Reservations highly recommended.