Restaurant Hoppen

Concession stand food is typically an afterthought at most high schools, a humble collection of stale popcorn and gray hamburgers. But that's not the case at Roncalli, where the booster club has turned concession stands into a dining destination. Here's how they did it. Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also follow up on Facebook, T...

The executive chef at Via Farina discusses the painstaking process of creating standout Neapolitan pizza, how he and his team took a crash course in Italian food to get ready for the job, his winding career path to Via Farina, and more! Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram, AND my blog Re...

The executive chef and sous chef talk about how healthy kitchens give all cooks a voice, the power and responsibility of the diner, the pros and cons of culinary school, and more! Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram, AND my blog Restaurant Hoppen! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Medi...

The executive chef of Stirnella and Butterfish talks about the heyday of The Market House, what it's like to conceptualize and open a restaurant, how to split his time between two restaurants, food media, and so much more! Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram, AND my blog Restaurant Hoppe...

It's not often you get to chat Italian food with one of the best chefs in Omaha. Nick and I discuss the glory of wood-fire ovens, Neapolitan-style pizza, our shared love of pasta, and even brunch!  Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram, AND my blog Restaurant Hoppen! A Hurrdat Media Produc...

The executive chef at one of Omaha’s best restaurants discusses how V. Mertz’s creative dishes are conceptualized and created, , how the Omaha restaurant scene has evolved in such a short amount of time,the importance of menu psychology, and more! Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram, AND...

Three members of the Au Courant staff discuss how the restaurant's weekly menu is planned, why food media doesn't always paint an accurate picture of restaurant life, and more! Listen as Anthony Caniglia (Chovy), Andy Barnard, and Shane Ridgeway give you a behind-the-scenes look at one of the best restaurants. Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss...

Two chefs from Kitchen Table talk about the importance of having a "family" atmosphere in the kitchen, the difficulty and beauty of scratch-making food, the balance of loving where you cook and the desire to branch out on your own, and how to make the perfect fried chicken! Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also follow up on Faceboo...

Breakfast Egg Rolls. Spicy Bulgogi Burgers. Gochujang Sloppy Joes. When COVID hit in March 2020 and Kristina Lee's travel-heavy job was put on hiatus, she began fusing Korean flavors with classic American foods and selling them out of a coffeehouse. And now Omaha can't get enough of Nice Rollz. Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also...

This was one for the ages! One of the legends of the Omaha culinary community, Dario discusses the long, winding road that brought him to Omaha, initially butting heads with customers at Dario's, the beauty of a well-made burger, why pasta is such a labor of love, and so, so much more! Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also follow u...

The chef de cuisine at Au Courant discusses his new role, how he worked his way up the ladder, the origin story behind Chovy's egg, and what makes Au Courant a truly unique dining experience. Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram, AND my blog Restaurant Hoppen! A Hurrdat Media Production....

The owner of Feta's discusses what makes a great gyro, the brilliance of Greek cuisine, growing up in a kitchen, and more! Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram, AND my blog Restaurant Hoppen! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production comp...

Dandelion Pop-Up has changed the Omaha food scene by connecting chefs and diners and creating a unique experience you won't find anywhere else in the city. Founder Nick Bartholomew explains his original concept, how he got Dandelion off the ground, and why it resonates so heavily with the city. Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also...

Let's talk falafel! The owners of Oasis Falafel join the show to talk about what makes this unique food item so delicious, the origin story of opening the Omaha location, finding fun ways to tinker with the menu, and so much more!   Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram, AND my blog Restau...

Kevin (the owner of Flavor Country Farms) and Matt (the executive chef at Stirnella and Butterfish) discuss the relationship between their long-standing friendship, the relationship between restaurants and producers, and what makes Flavor Country Farms special. Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter,  ...

What a difference a few months can make! Jon Stastny makes a return appearance to talk about the evolution of his food truck, Wonton Jon's. Also joining is Joe Piatt, a former fine dining chef who's bringing a different mindset to food truck life. Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram, AND...

Chef, soap producer, world traveler, reality TV guest... is there anything Tim Maides doesn't do? We chat about what it's like to work a Dandelion pop-up event, what Tim has learned from his travels, and the false nature of food TV shows. Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram, AND my blog...

Local pizza master Matt Frampton talks all things 'za, including graduating from a world-famous pizza school in California, developing his line of Urban Slicer Pizza doughs, and the highs and lows of developing a new product. Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram, AND my blog Restaurant Ho...

Happy birthday OFL! On the 1-year anniversary of the Facebook group's beginning, its co-creators talk about the inspiration behind starting the group, why it resonated so heavily and grew to nearly 37,000 members in one year, its power to help restaurants (particularly during COVID-19), and more! Plus, there's a surprise shoutout from some special guests...   Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast...

Welcome to Boomin' Newman! The owners of City Cafe in Newman Grove, Neb., discuss how made the decision to move from Omaha and purchase the classic cafe, becoming restauranteurs and cooks on the fly, and the famed pie runs to Omaha. Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram, AND my blog Restau...

The co-owners of Kinaara discuss the wonders—and common misconceptions—of Indian cuisine, the struggles of opening a restaurant and how it made them stronger, and how a love of food brought them together and created a family. Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram, AND my blog Restaurant Ho...

With eye-popping desserts, crazy breakfast sandwiches, and handmade pasta, WD Cravings is one of Omaha's most unique restaurants. Chef/owner Piero describes how he and Wendy Delgado's passion, experience, and wild backstory helped mold the restaurant and survive the pandemic.   Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also follow up on Fac...

Few people are as passionate about BBQ as Ryan Cooper. The co-founder of the Smoke Sheet Newsletter discuss where that love for 'que comes from, his experience shadowing Blane Hunter (Porky Butts BBQ) at a recent competition, and Omaha's evolving BBQ scene.   Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter,  In...

Healthy, delicious waffles? Those three words weren't used together before Bob Haney created Heavenly Waffles. He joined the pod to discuss why his product is different, the long, difficult path the creating his product, and what others can learn from his story. Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter,...

Togo native and chef/owner Nina Sodji discusses how she introduced Omaha to African cuisines, how she rebounded from dark points in her career, what it's like to open a restaurant in a pandemic, and the great success Okra is experiencing now.   Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram, AND my...