I had a chef say something to me recently that radically made me consider how I describe Omaha restaurants. We were chatting off the mics after recording a podcast when he presented me with a thought: “I’m always honored when people say we have the best (type of cuisine) restaurant in Omaha. But why do […]
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Podcasting with Paul and Jess Urban of Block 16 In the past week, I got a chance to host Anthony Kueper of Dolce and David Utterback of Yoshitomo (stay tuned for a new episode Thursday!) on my podcast. These are not only two of the greatest chefs in Omaha, but I believe in the the
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In our microwave society where information must be delivered in 280 characters (or preferably less), it’s hard to companies to stop the ever-scrolling thumb. Potential customers fly through social media posts at astounding speeds, barely giving themselves time to process the information. One thing consistently halts the scrolling wheel: food pics. All it takes is one
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On Wednesday, Jan. 22, Omaha will be exposed to a completely new restaurant experience. Backlot Taphouse combines one rarely seen concept (beer halls) with one completely foreign to most Omaha palates (Detroit-style pizza). The owners invited me in a day early to get a peek at the new Aksarben restaurant (it takes over the old
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Texas. Kansas City. Memphis. The Carolinas. Alabama. Omaha. Wait… what? One of these things is not like the others when it comes to BBQ. Yet. At least that’s how Blane Hunter, the owner/pitmaster of Porky Butts BBQ sees it. Omaha may not be known for its ‘que right now. But as Blane said during his
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From the desk of Dan Hoppen Dear Omaha, I was recently offered what seemed to be my dream job. It appeared to perfectly match my skill set and passions, but it would’ve required a move to Kansas City. After much prayer and discussion with my wife, I turned the job down. A lot of factors
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I believe an important part of the human experience is constantly seeking to improve oneself. The new year provides a clean break for one to evaluate their lifestyle, identify areas of improvement, and be better in 2020. Most New Year’s resolutions focus on work/life balance, mental and physical wellbeing, and improving relationships. But as an
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As 2019 draws to a close, I think it’s important to look back and recognize the restaurants that entered the Omaha scene in 2019. It’s not easy to open a new joint, but these chefs and owners deserve the chance to take a bow. This isn’t a comprehensive list, as I didn’t get out to every new
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Each year, I think it’s important to look back and take stock of the blessings in our lives. What professional advancements did you make? How did you improve as a person? Did you accomplish your goals? And most importantly, what were the best things you ate this year? (I’m only joking.) (Sort of.) While food
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Thanksgiving is the ultimate food holiday, the one day we’re truly told to check our FitBits and dieting books at the door. It’s the day of indulgence, where no expense is spared in putting an epic spread on the table, and every plate is loaded to the brim. But what if you had to shop
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