Welcome to 2026. This year, I am highlighting local community, so check out Pepe’s Bistro (pepesbistro.com), a farm-to-table vegan restaurant in the Everett Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE. It is a beautiful place run by a beautiful man. Their food is made of simple, fresh, whole ingredients and sold at affordable prices. The vibe is unpretentious, socially conscious, and humane. Pepe’s burrito can heal your soul.