Located in Downtown Omaha on 1407 Harney Street just a block away from the Orpheum Theater, Wilson and Washburn gives you low-key comfortable vibe. W&W resides in a 19th Century building that adds the charm that compliments the Old Market. What is remarkable about W&W, is the name its after, after the most successful female brothel owner Anna Wilson. Not only was Anna Wilson the real Supreme (aka Queen of the Underworld) in her day, but also a philanthropist who did a lot of charity work and giving. Kudos to W&W!
W&W Happy Hour is Monday thru Friday 2pm to 6pm and all day Sunday. I live for an all day Sunday Happy Hour! W&W offers $1 off draft beers, $5.5 premium wells, $5.5 House Wine, and Select Apps at a discounted rate
Normally when I do a review I stay away from beer, take it that I'm a blogger and I need to try new things I decided to give it a try. W&W is proud to have 24 craft and import beers on tap. I tried the Vanilla Bean Blond. This beer is actually brewed in Nebraska by the Infusion Brewing Company. Yes, for the locals! When it comes to beer...I don't know much but what I know about this beer is that its all good in my book and I can drink it every day. It has a slight but noticeable vanilla note right at the end as soon as you swallow and goes down smooth.
When I saw Poutine Croquette on the menu I was sooo excited. I've been WAITING for ages to try the famous Canadian dish of French fries, gravy and cheese curds my mouth was savoring. I think I was a little too excited cause I didn't pay attention to the word "Croquette", when they brought the dish to me I was a little hurt. Only for a 30 seconds though. W&W Poutine Croquette ( mashed potato, Jisa Farmstead curds, and Newcastle Gravy) was absolutely delicious. The coating of the croquette was just right and not soggy. I could taste the cheese curds inside and the mash had the perfect consistency. I loved how they imported beer into the gravy and it wasn't overpowering. Could use just a little bit more salt for my liking. Normally when you order this dish you get 5 pieces, I just wanted a sample.
Next on the list was the Fish and Chips( cod. Warsteriner beer batter, coleslaw, tartar sauce, fries). When it comes to coleslaw, I only could trust my mama's. Now I can trust W&W. Their way of making coleslaw to me changes the game. As I was devouring this small dish I kept asking myself what spice did they add to make it taste so good and smoky that I need to tell my mom? CUMIN! Yes, people cumin. I promise you it goes soo well together you have to try it yourself.
As I writing my notes down for this review, I had the opportunity to meet Executive Chef Travis. I told him about Happy Hour Happy Girl and how I'm a big foodie. I told Chef Travis how I loved the coleslaw and next thing you know he brings me something to sample (I felt all special and famous ) What he presented to me was the Smoked Pulled Pork Eggroll. Inside was the 18hour smoked pork and coleslaw. Hot, crispy, and straight out the press good! It was like Mexican, Asian, and American all in one. Tons of flavors but you get the smokey-ness and tender from the pork, the cumin from the slaw, and the Asian flavor from the dipping sauce. Overall A1.
W&W has amazing customer service. I love the imprinted newspaper-paper for the dishes that bring out the charm of W&W. To me if makes the food exciting and gives you an experience. I wish W&W had more food items to choose from but overall I have them 4 Smils.
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