
Restaurant Hoppen
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Ep 117Abby McLeay—Zen Coffee Company
Zen Coffee Company's popularity exploded with the release of coffee flights, but this business was special before the social media sensation. Abby discusses what sets Zen apart, her decision to leave corporate coffee to open her own shop, how Zen started its baking operation, and more! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, AND at RestaurantHoppen.com! Sponsored by Certified Piedmontese. Visit their website, use Promo Code: HOPPEN, and receive 25% off your order! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 116Michael Sanchez—Taco Co.; Mula; Maria's
The owner of three of Omaha's hottest taco joints, Michael knows a few things about Mexican food and running a restaurant. We discuss the evolution of his career and his restaurants, the problem with labeling food as "authentic", the secret behind his restaurants' famous puffy tacos, and more! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, AND at RestaurantHoppen.com! Sponsored by Certified Piedmontese. Visit their website, use Promo Code: HOPPEN, and receive 25% off your order! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 115Meghan McLarney—Gravy Train; Omaha Soup Company
You won't find many people who work harder or love food more than Meghan. Her elevated takes on biscuits and gravy routinely sell out at farmers markets and pop-ups, and her line of soups has become a must-have item from HyVee. This food-loving entrepreneur has a story that you don't want to miss! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, AND at RestaurantHoppen.com! Sponsored by Certified Piedmontese. Visit their website, use Promo Code: HOPPEN, and receive 25% off your order! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 114Nick Maestas—Muchachos
Take some of the best smoked brisket and chicken you'll find in the state and stuff it into burritos and tacos—sounds like a great idea, right? That's why Muchachos has blossomed from start-up food truck to one of Nebraska's most popular restaurants in just a few years. Hear Nick tell his story, and stay tuned for some exciting Omaha news near the episode's conclusion... Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, AND at RestaurantHoppen.com! Sponsored by Certified Piedmontese. Visit their website, use Promo Code: HOPPEN, and receive 25% off your order! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 113Tyler Thiesen and Adam Mallory—Everett's
Built on a foundation of family, Everett's has quickly become one of Omaha's most buzzed about restaurants. Hear the story of how it came together and why the concept of simple food done right makes this a special place. Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, AND at RestaurantHoppen.com! Sponsored by Certified Piedmontese. Visit their website, use Promo Code: HOPPEN, and receive 25% off your order! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 112Dirty Birds Crew—Moses Moseley, Mike West, & Dan Whalen
Omaha's fried chicken sandwich king has big news! Dirty Birds will be opening a 2nd location in the historic Flatiron building, and the guys stopped by to talk about how the deal came together and why they're so excited about the new space and how Dirty Birds will evolve in it. Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, AND at RestaurantHoppen.com! Sponsored by Certified Piedmontese. Visit their website, use Promo Code: HOPPEN, and receive 25% off your order! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 111Kate Anderson—Carter & Rye
Flaky, buttery, nostalgic goodness... what's not to love about hand pies?! And no one makes them better than Carter & Rye. Hear how Kate creates the ever-changing menu, how her business grew from a farmers market staple to a brick and mortar establishment that sells out every week, and why "I'm the Hot One" became a crucial rallying cry for the business. Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, AND my blog Restaurant Hoppen! Sponsored by Certified Piedmontese. Visit their website, use Promo Code: HOPPEN, and receive 25% off your order! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 110Karlo Cruz—Kalye
Omaha had no idea what it was missing with Filipino food until Karlo started his new pop-up, Kalye. Learn more about this cuisine (especially the lumpia!) and hear about what it requires to take a pop-up from idea to execution, including all the on-the-fly adjustments that diners never see. Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, AND my blog Restaurant Hoppen! Sponsored by Certified Piedmontese. Visit their website, use Promo Code: HOPPEN, and receive 25% off your order! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 109TJ Holzapfel—The Rude Shrimp Co.
A trip to Hawaii led to a roadside shrimp stand which led to opening a food truck and then a full-service restaurant. The story behind The Rude Shrimp Co. is wild as the food is delicious! Hear how TJ, his wife, Lisa, and their friends have made an idea explode into one of Omaha's coolest restaurants in just a few years. Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, AND my blog Restaurant Hoppen! Sponsored by Certified Piedmontese. Visit their website, use Promo Code: HOPPEN, and receive 25% off your order! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 108Katina Talley—Sweet Magnolia's Bake Shop
Katina Talley moved out of a lucrative career to do what she loved: bake! Ever since she opened Sweet Magnolia's in 2016, Omahans have greatly benefited from that decision. Learn how difficult the move was, how she survived the first year, the differences between sweet and savory baking, and so much more! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, AND my blog Restaurant Hoppen! Sponsored by Certified Piedmontese. Visit their website, use Promo Code: HOPPEN, and receive 25% off your order! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 107Gary Hughes—Hospitality Director at the Open Door Mission
A former chef and kitchen manager, Gary nearly had his life destroyed by alcohol and addiction. But then he found the Open Door Mission, where he rediscovered his faith, began working in the kitchen, and now runs the food program. You can't miss this incredible story of redemption, faith, and, of course, food! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, AND my blog Restaurant Hoppen! Sponsored by Certified Piedmontese. Visit their website, use Promo Code: HOPPEN, and receive 25% off your order! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 106Nick Bartholomew, owner of Over Easy, Dandelion Pop-Up, B&G Tasty Foods
This man is ubiquitous in the Omaha food scene, so we have a lot of topics to hit on! We talk the future of B&G, brunch at the Flatiron, pop-ups, and an amazing partnership Nick has created between elite Omaha Chefs and the Siena Francis House. Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, AND my blog Restaurant Hoppen! Sponsored by Certified Piedmontese. Visit their website, use Promo Code: HOPPEN, and receive 25% off your order! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 105Travis Dunekacke—TD Niche Pork
Bacon. Ham. Ribs. Who doesn't love pork? The owner of one of Nebraska's most respected pork producers discusses how he turned a part-time side hustle into a full-blown pork operation that supplies some of Nebraska's best restaurants and thrills customers with whole hog sales. Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, AND my blog Restaurant Hoppen! Sponsored by Certified Piedmontese. Visit their website, use Promo Code: HOPPEN, and receive 25% off your order! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 104Troy & Katie Gaines—Chicago Dog 42
There's nothing quite like Chicago Dog 42 in Omaha, from its delicious, Windy City-inspired dishes to the wild story that led its owners to Omaha to open their first restaurant. This is a tale you have to hear, and some dogs you gotta try! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, AND my blog Restaurant Hoppen! Sponsored by Certified Piedmontese. Visit their website, use Promo Code: HOPPEN, and receive 25% off your order! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 103Wine Pod! with Nicola Biscardo & Nick Strawhecker
Wanna learn how to pair food with wine? Or delve into the differences between old world and new world wines? Nicola (the owner of Nicola Biscardo Selections) and Nick Strawhecker (the owner of Dante) engage in a wide-ranging conversation about the connections between the worlds of food and wine. Follow, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 102Michael Rhoades—culinary consultant at Sysco
We take a trip through Michael's winding career to learn about all aspects of the hospitality industry, including opening a restaurant, teaching at culinary school, working for hotels and country clubs, and more! Follow, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 101Wilson Calixte—Le Voltaire
Le Voltaire's new owner is using food and service to tell history—both his and that of his native country, Haiti—in a unique and eye-opening ways. Hear Wilson's unique journey from Haitian childhood to becoming a New York chef to moving to Omaha to finally achieving his dream of owning a restaurant, along with some of the most valuable lessons he learned along the way. Follow, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 100René Guzmán—Little Ve's
When he couldn't find Latin vegan food anywhere in Omaha, René decided to make it himself. Hear the story about how Little Ve's evolved from René selling out of his home kitchen to becoming a popular vegan pop-up even hardcore carnivores crave. Follow, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 99Joel Marsh—Owner of Noli's Pizzeria and Ansel's Pastrami and Bagels
Joel Marsh fell in love with NY-style pizza, pastrami, and bagels that the Omaha native had to recreate them for himself at home. Listen to him tell the story between the beginning of that passion and how it spurred him to open his two restaurants. Follow, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 98Alfredo & Alexis Hernandez—El Alambre
What makes Mexican food authentic? Let's ask a native of Mexico City who's bringing amazing Mexican cuisine to Omaha! The owners of El Alambre talk about their cheesy signature dish, the importance of salsa in Mexican cuisine, the long, hard, rewarding path that led them to owning two restaurants, and more! Follow, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 97Jon Stastny—Wonton Jon's
The owner of the Wonton Jon's food truck is raw and real. He honestly describes the joys and struggles that come from working in the restaurant industry and, in particular, the food truck world. In this episode, you'll learn what it's really like to own and work in a food truck, execute a brunch service, and more. Follow, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 96Chelsie Schroeder—The Bubbly Tart
In just a few years, The Bubbly Tart arose from an idea in Schroeder's mind to a brick-and-mortar establishment serving some of Omaha's best confections. Hear about that story, "trash cakes", the importance of finding the right help with a start-up, and more! Follow, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 95Tony Incontro—founder of Incontro Cured and head butcher and salumist at Casa Bovina
Few menu in America know more about the art of salumi and cured meats than Tony Incontro. His knowledge and passion for charcuterie and sausage are unmatched, and his career and experiences provide a fascinating view into this unique craft. Follow, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 94Andrew Novak & Collin Kentopp - creators of All in Thyme & cooks at The Boiler Room
In a wide-ranging interview, two of The Boiler Room’s best cooks discuss the process of starting their own business, operating pop-ups, how rare it is to find a restaurant that offers the creative freedom The Boiler Room does, and more. Plus, plenty of fun stories! Follow, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 93Ashish & Kim Sathyan—Kinaara
The owners of Omaha's hot Indian restaurant discuss how to get diners to expand their boundaries and try new things, what makes Indian cuisine (and that of Kerala specifically) so special, and the difficulties of serving dine-in and to-go customers at once. Plus, they two foodies name some of their favorite places to chow down at on their day off! Follow, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 92Casa Bovina Crew: Jordan Reed, Zach Midgett, & Todd Abboud
Lincoln isn't viewed as a dining destination, but the team at Casa Bovina is working hard to change that. Chefs Zach and Todd bring their experience from Michelin-starred restaurants to create versatile, creative menu, while Jordan has become a master at the front of house in addition to running the pasta program. Together, they create a restaurant the likes of which Nebraska has not yet seen. Follow, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 91John Engler—Avoli
A lifelong restaurant veteran, John discusses what he's learned along the various stops in his career, including stints at V. Mertz, The Grey Plume, Baela Rose, and Avoli. His insights provide a unique window for diners to understand what restaurant life is really like. Follow, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 90Jeanne & Joe Pittack—Ted & Wally's
The co-owners of one of Omaha's most beloved ice cream parlors talk about why their ice cream is different than any in the city, how they come up with their wacky specialty flavors, the process of moving from employees to owners, and more! Cool off from the summer heat with this great conversation! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 89Thou Chum & Brittani Button—Yeak Sauce
Yeak Sauce's Cambodian roots make it truly unlike any hot sauce I've ever tried. On this episode, its Omaha distributors talk about what makes the sauce so unique and how food is people's great connector. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 88Lindy Pearson—V. Mertz
One of the most talented pastry chefs in the state, Lindy describes the different elements that go into making a great dessert, the path that led her to pastry, balancing multiple jobs at once, and more! If you're at all a fan of sweet confections, this episode is for you! Follow, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 87Todd Simon—Omaha Steaks
The CEO and Chairman of Omaha Steaks stops by to talk about how the company has evolved into an international powerhouse, its greatest advantage over its competitors, the biggest misconceptions about Omaha Steaks, and more! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Order Your Get Out and Grill Assortment from Omaha Steaks today! Just go to OmahaSteaks.com and type my last name, HOPPEN, in the search bar. You’ll not only save 59% off the original price, but you’ll give your dad a Father’s Day gift he’ll always remember. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 86Matt Vrzal — Piezon's Pizzeria
No one has more stories than Matt, Piezon's owner, and he's always willing to share. Hear about the ways he mentors and grows employees, how the "Perfect on Purpose" mantra drives his restaurant, why cheese pizza defines restaurant pizza, and more! Follow, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 85John Davis—Le Bouillon
bonusThe chef de cuisine at Le Bouillon pulls back the curtain on kitchen life, the insane balance of protein cookery (just wait 'til you hear how he processes it), what diners don't understand about restaurants, and more! Follow, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 85Travis Liebig—Sunnyside on Center
Travis never worked in the restaurant industry before opening Sunnyside on Center in February, but that hasn't stopped it from becoming one of Omaha's top up-and-coming breakfast spots. You don't want to miss his story and his unique perspective on the restaurant industry. Follow, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 84Richard Mendoza—El Arepon
After moving to Omaha from Venezuela, Richard Mendoza finally took the leap and began serving traditional Venezuelan cuisine to his new home. Adoption didn't happen overnight, but Omaha came to love El Arepon's food, so much so that Richard moved from a food truck into The Switch Beer & Food Hall. And he ends the conversation with an exciting announcement... Follow, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 83Dan Whalen, Moses Moseley, & Mike West—Dirty Birds (05/20/21)
Get the inside scoop on the fried chicken joint that's taking Omaha by storm. The owners discuss what makes their chicken special, the craziness of the first few days after opening their restaurant, the early mistakes they made and how they adjusted on the fly, and more! Follow, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 82Jesús Iñiguez—Icniuhtli; Archetype Coffee (05/13/21)
Already one of Omaha's most talented coffee professional, Jesús now operates one an up-and-coming Mexican pop-up that has sold out in under an hour. And if the early indications are any sign, this is just the tip of the iceberg for his career. Follow, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 81Isaiah Sheese—Archetype Coffee (05/06/21)
Turns out, there's a lot more that goes into making a great coffee shop than fantastic coffee. The owner of Archetype describes the process of opening Archetype and the hard lessons he had to learn, expounds on the value of customer service and how coffee can set the tone for someone's day, and reveals how Archetype finds its unique suppliers and seldom-found beans. Follow, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 80Lee Franklin—A Taste of New Orleans (04/29/21)
When Lee Franklin moved to Omaha from New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina, he couldn't find the Cajun food he loved from back home, so he started making it himself! Franklin talks about that journey, the joys and struggles of owning a food truck, how to make fried food taste light, and so much more! Follow, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 79Lindsey & Justin Raikes—Raikes Beef Co (04/22/21)
Raikes Farm had been around for more than a century, but Justin (the 5th generation in the business) and Lindsey knew it could evolve. Hear the story of how they created a Wagyu cross, opened a retail store, and continued to build on an already-beloved product. Follow, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 78Restaurant Roundtable: Ben Maides, Tim Maides, and Chovy (04/15/21)
Three of Omaha's most talented chefs convene to discuss and banter about industry topics, including the unique challenges most diners don't understand about working in restaurants, their favorite celebrity chefs, the foodie trends that drive them crazy, Omaha's top up-and-coming culinary talent, and more! Follow, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 77Collin Adkisson—Mootz (04/08/21)
The owner of the Mootz pizza truck discusses the importance of cooking the food he want to cook, how he's developed his new business over the past year, the joys and struggles of operating a food truck, and more! Follow, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 76Christian Brabec—Good Lookin' (04/01/21)
The owner of one of Omaha's newest and hottest brunch joints explains why chose to open a restaurant (especially during a pandemic), what makes Good Lookin' stand out in Omaha's crowded brunch field, how his marketing background helps the restaurant, and more! Plus, he reveals the secret behind Good Lookin's incredible crispy potatoes... Follow, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 75Patrick McCracken—Pacific Eating House (03/25/21)
After taking five years away from the restaurant industry, Patrick McCracken was recently named as the new executive chef at Pacific Eating House. We discuss his journey, what he learned during his time away from restaurants, how he's getting caught up to speed, and what makes Pacific Eating House unique in a crowded restaurant market. Follow, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 74Stacey Leick—Buttered Marshmallow (03/18/21)
When Stacey left her corporate job to pursue her passions of golfing and baking, she had no idea that her cake business would blow up like it has. But Omahans can't get enough of her confections, especially her signature cake. Her story is one of love, passion, and determination that resulted in some delicious desserts. Follow, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 73Tim Nicholson—The Boiler Room (03/11/2021)
One of Omaha's best chefs opens up on the pros and cons of The Boiler Room's one-of-a-kind open kitchen, the steep learning curve he faced when he first started, the thrill at being nominated for a James Beard award, the lessons he learned in taking over the restaurant after Paul Kulik, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 72John Benton—Champion's Run Country Club (03/04/2021)
In a wide-ranging and fascinating conversation, the executive chef at Champion's Run discusses the differences between a career as a restaurant chef and working at a country club, the importance of encouraging cooks to ask "why? in the kitchen, what chefs really use cookbooks for, 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 Hoppen! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 71Josh Foo, food photographer and co-founder of Right Here, Right Now (02/25/21)
Omaha's premier photographer discusses how he got out of chef life and into photography, working with celebrity chefs like Bobby Flay and Shirley Chung, and his ground-breaking Right Here, Right Now project in response to COVID-19. 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 70Brian Langbehn & Katie Arant-Chapman—Coneflower Creamery (02/18/21)
Omaha's signature ice cream parlor didn't come to be by accident. Hear how the co-owners develop their unique flavors, the thought process behind their "farm-to-cone" concept", and how their wildly different backgrounds came together to make Coneflower what it is today. 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 69Brooke Nicole Williams and Adolfo Gutierrez—Block 16 (02/11/21)
Two of Block 16's finest line cooks describe how the restaurant comes up with its jaw-dropping specials, how they feel empowered by Block 16 to enhance their careers, the wonder of fried chicken sandwiches, 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 company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices