Last month, we decided to go to Carmela’s Bistro & Wine Bar (carmelasbistroandwinebar.com) for our Friends4Lunch networking event. Our group really enjoyed the amazing menu options, such as a mouth-watering bruschetta, mini chicken pot pie, and the star of the show – warm lobster bisque! We will definitely be back. Another local favorite of ours is The Copper Kettle downtown. We loved hosting Friends4Drinks there and diving into their huge selection of Moscow mules and other specialty drinks. A crowd favorite was the S’mores Hot Chocolate with house-made chocolate vodka. We sincerely appreciate our friends, clients, and guests who attended both these events!

Friends4Drinks & Holiday Shopping at Paisley Lynn Boutique on December 6, 4 – 6 p.m.

This month, Strictly Business is getting into the holiday spirit, so we are combining Friends4Drinks with a holiday shopping experience at one of Lincoln’s adorable local stores! Paisley Lynn Boutique (paisleylynnboutique.com), located inside Studio NineSix11 by Gateway Mall, has trending and unique pieces to create harmony and ambiance in your home. You can find gifts for everyone you love this holiday season while sipping wine and enjoying charcuterie with us. We hope to see you there on Tuesday, December 6! Please let us know if you plan to attend by responding on Facebook or contacting our office.

Friends4Lunch at Vic’s Pizza on December 13, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

We started the year with Friends4Lunch at Vic’s Pizza (pizzavics.com), and we loved it so much that we have to end the year with it too! We hope to see you at Vic’s Pizza on Tuesday, December 13, starting at 11:30 a.m., located at 8340 Glynoaks Dr., STE 100. Vic’s pizza menu has quite the variety, and the names will make you chuckle. There are some unique selections for the adventurous eater on their Signature Pizza menu, while the classic menu offers you…well…the classics! You won’t want to miss this fun networking opportunity—not to mention it’s an amazing chance to support a local restaurant. We hope to see you at our last Friends4Lunch event of 2022! These Strictly Business events are free and open to the public. You only pay for what you order.