Faturday Omaha

The star of this episode, Star Deli. Each sandwich on this menu has its own interest and as their website declares they “opened in 2010 to create a menu full of artisan style sandwiches…one for every taste and personality.” Well here’s a quick preview…they did just that. From the Don Rocco to the French Dip and even the Pork Carnitas there is variety here. You can also get a bowl of French Onion s...

We met Indalecio Penaloza of La Poblanita way back in March of 2021 when TJ and I were doing parking lot dining for all of our eats due to the pandemic. We ordered quite a bit from the sandal inspired huarache to the amazing deeply flavored chicken mole. Indy stopped out to talk to us about our meal (and maybe wondered a bit about these crazy guys tailgating in his lot). We talked food and that is...

This episode I went to Phyl’s, Danell went to the Pit Lounge, I went to WD Racletterie, Danell went to Greg’s Drive In….ok so what I’m trying to say is that this was Mission Sandwich! The plan was this, seek out amazing, epic, unique sandwiches around Omaha and our area. We ended up at some fun spots and there are many more epic sandwiches out there, time for a Dirty Birds revisit anyone?...but th...

Ali Woodward had a memory and saw an opportunity. She took her east coast New Jersey custard memories and launched a new career outside of her former nursing role and along with her husband Chase created Countryside Cones a brand new shop serving cold treats and looking to make those same memories for others. We talk about success and challenges from starting quickly, learning how to create a busi...

Katie and Noah Mock rock both Nite Owl and Fizzy’s Fountain and Liquors in Little Bohemia. I met Katie at the Aksarben Burger Battle where her crew was serving up a tiny yet tasty double patty tribute to the burger that I became deliciously familiar with at Fizzys. Katie, Noah, and I got to talk food and discuss the hardline table telephone ordering at Fizzy’s along with insight into the world of...

I must confess I broke a cardinal Faturday rule on our prior Corner Kitchen episode as I usually wait to review a place until after they have been open for about a month…but I couldn’t help myself as the food looked too fun.  Well, on this episode we have the creators of that food Chef Oscar Hernandez and fellow Corner Kitchen owner Maira Hernandez. We of course talk about Corner Kitchen, places M...

Time to stroll with Lisa and Tim Trudell otherwise known as the Walking Tourists. I became acquainted with Tim and Lisa through their books 100 Things to Do In Omaha Before you Die and of course Unique Eats and Eateries of Omaha. We talk about their work adventuring and authoring in and around our fair city as well as outside of the metro. They also have an upcoming book focused on preserving the...

You are in for a treat, well I have to say Danell and I had the treats and you too will be treated with the food of Korean House located at 2413 Lincoln Rd, Bellevue, NE. This is a tiny spot with big fun between the wonderful food and the hospitality of the owner and staff. We’re talking sweet bulgogi and heat of the hot chicken and some really tasty fried dumplings. The name of the place really d...

This episode it’s Food Recognize Food with Omar and Hannah Garrido of El Churro Spot and El Churro Truck. Our conversation moves through the happenings at their new brick and mortar location at 1319 S 50th as well as the challenges working a food truck which they have done for about 6 years. We of course find out where Hannah and Omar like to eat in Omaha as well as worldwide and some delicious It...

Carolina’s dirty rice, Maryland’s thrashers fries, Massachusetts fluffernutters, yep all eats at East Coast Eats and those things have to naturally thinking of Salvadorian Tamales and Pupusas…oh you can get those at East Coast Eats too. Oxtail, yep, Jersey Burger, yep that too. Danell and I will be talking about the foods and the fun found there at 7622 Dodge Street and in the 2nd half well it’s m...

My goodness we’ve got a 2 part episode! We are going to start by completing our Food Recognize Food conversation with Andrew and Alejandra Miller of Casanova’s butchery. We talk about their time in Mexico city as well as some tips for food in your own casa. The second half of the episode is all about Shahen Afghan Restaurant and Danell and I will be your guides through tasty food from Kabobs to po...

On today’s show caring and passion for their craft on display as Casanova’s Butchery owners Alejandra and Andrew Miller talk with me at the store about their mission to provide an experience where your neighborhood provider is your friend. Andrew has been a butcher at local spots like Wholners and Alejandra a Chef at La Buvette in the old market. They opened the doors to the store and popped a cor...

BBQ Brothers cafe is brand new and despite the usual rule of waiting for the restaurant to be open for a while….it’s BBQ and I (Dave) have a real hard time not trying out a new spot. Our side stepping of our own tenet rewarded us and from ribs to beans as we had quite a few things. Make sure to check their social and their ordering app for hours and don’t let the location adventure dissuade you as...

Roughly 45 min north of Omaha is a long building on a surrounded by stretches of land that grow an array of things. Well in that long building is an array of joy located in Master's Hand. From chocolates to pastry, flowers to purses, British high tea, to the llama room there is fun around every corner. Susie Robison, is the owner operator of this shop where she seeks to provide a fun and restorati...

Did you ever get sent to the corner as a kid? That wasn’t too exciting, right? That’s because that corner didn’t have Chipotle Ramen, Korean Pork Tacos, and a host of fun dishes. Corner Kitchen which is where our episode lands us. They are a new spot at 4218 S 50th in Omaha and that is where these fun eats are found. In addition to a fun eat we have a big announcement on this episode with a new vo...

If you haven't heard this one, it's a fun episode with Dave, Sam, and TJ at Fizzy's Fountain and Liquors. There's even a call directly to the restaurant during the podcast. New episodes will resume next week, but hopefully this will help with the hunger. 

It's a quick one this week, but a free sketch is included in every box!

This episode it’s Food Recognize Food with Travis Liebig and Eric Shew of Sunnyside on Center. This little and delicious gem is located about 35th and Center in Omaha, and that is where our conversation about a mountain of bacon, a giant bratwurst, severe weather, and memories from the past took place. Travis is the co-owner of Sunnyside as well as Project Manager for Evergreen that handles Sunnys...

There’s a few pizzas in town that always put an extra big smile on my face and Collin Adkisson of Mootz pizza makes one of them. This pie has a huge pizza grip (crust if you’re new to the show) and tasty toppings all out of his double oven afterburner food truck. Collin has worked at places like Via Farina, Dante, and WD Cravings before setting out on his own. He also has a big event coming that w...

Cake is fun, this episode is fun, and talking with Stacey Leick of Buttered Marshmallow is fun. I had talked to Stacy a while back on an episode that has not graced the FM airwaves and so this will be a first for our KIOS audience and a return to a great podcast guest. Stacey is the owner and baker of Buttered Marshmallow and we talk about a range of topics including tips for the home baker, small...

Fly Dogz in Lincoln, NE has been featured in People Magazine, we've featured their dogs on our show and this episode we feature the people making the dogs! Fun food and fun conversation with Brandon Doss and Nas of Fly Dogz!

On this episode tis the bounty of the sea at Isla Del Mar at 5101 S 36th St, Omaha, NE The menu here is quite sufficient...it’s in a ringed binder. It’s got a cold section, hot section, sushi section and, more. We got towers of seafood, we got bowls of seafood, oh yeah and a birria taco.  Time to set sail…nope nope, walk the plank, oh certainly not…weigh anchor with us…there we go that’s Faturday...

This episode it’s Food Recognize Food with Nina Sodji of Okra and they make delicious rice bowls that will satisfy your hunger. Nina’s home country is Togo, but she has a passion for expressing the flavors of the entire continent of Africa. Okra has been negotiating a move to a location on 72nd Street in the former Omaha Bakery close to Nebraska Furniture Mart. We talk about Nina’s story on how Ok...

This episode it’s Food Recognize Food with Shannon Derry and Chris Knobbe of The Galley at 4963 Center St. The Galley is a small kitchen as the name implies and focuses on delicious takeout and delivery. Their beef sandwiches and the chicken and waffle sandwiches are must gets. We’ll see what else is happening there, where Chris and Shannon like to eat, and then stick around for the second half as...

Throw a log on the fire, maybe strike a cord because on this episode its all about wood and fire at Timber Wood Fire Bistro at 8702 Pacific and their flame kissed foods. They offer a wood fired Chicago style pizza and we got that, they offer a burger and we got that, prohibition chicken yep, got that, and Maine lobster pizza? Kick back and give the food a listen.