Thank you to all who joined us last month for Friends4Lunch at Piedmont Bistro (piedmontbistro.com) by Venue. We love going there because we get to enjoy the lovely Cotner Room, the restaurant’s private dining room. We had a delicious select menu which included the Morgan Ranch Wagyu Philly, Salmon Nicoise, Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad Sandwich, Grilled Caesar Chicken Salad, and the Red Reuben. From the layout of their dining room to the chef-inspired menu, everything at Piedmont Bistro by Venue is designed with the guest in mind. We hope you can experience their unique comfort food made from scratch with the freshest ingredients, or stop in to enjoy expertly-crafted cocktails at the Bistro Bar!
Stauffer’s Cafe & Pie Shoppe on March 4, 11:30 a.m. 
Take a step into grandma’s kitchen with us on Thursday, March 4, for our next Friends4Lunch event at Stauffer’s Cafe & Pie Shoppe (staufferscafe.com). Stauffer’s truly embraces that hometown charm and their menu is full of hearty favorites. The restaurant, located at 5600 S 48th St., offers the classic all-day breakfast options, burgers, sandwiches, as well as some local classics like fried chicken livers and Frito pie. They keep it interesting with daily specials and, of course, freshly made pies. To view the wide selection of pies and the full menu, visit www.staufferscafe.com or call the restaurant at (402) 423-2206 with any questions about their catering or pre-ordering.
McKinney’s Irish Pub on March 19, 4–6 p.m. 
Let the St. Patrick’s Day spirit roll right into the weekend with Friends4Drinks on Friday, March 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. at McKinney’s Irish Pub (www.mckinneyspub.com/lincoln). There really is no better place in Lincoln to be for St. Patty’s Day festivities. Our group will have the upstairs loft reserved, and we enjoy everyone to stick around for more drinks and food in the bar. The popular Haymarket establishment boasts a large selection of craft beer and Irish whiskeys. There will be fun holiday-related specials as well.
Friends4Lunch and Friends4Drinks are awesome opportunities to connect with other business and organization leaders while supporting a local establishment!