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Restaurant Hoppen
Dan Hoppen breaks down the Nebraska cuisine scene one bite at a time. He talks to local chefs, media members, and just interesting people about what's going on in the Cornhusker State when it comes to food, where people need to eat, and how food relates to Nebraska sports.
Episodes
Restaurant HoppenSagar Gurung—Kathmandu Momo Station (04/30/20)
What's a momo? Once you try one, you'll never forget it. The restaurant's owner talks about what makes these dumplings so special, what it felt like to bring…
Restaurant HoppenLaura Risola, Keto-Friendly Baker (04/23/20)
Let's talk keto! The baker who created the line of keto-friendly desserts for The Omaha Bakery and Copps Pizza Company talks about the benefits of the diet…
Restaurant HoppenAutumn Pruitt—Hardy Coffee (04/16/20)
The owner of Hardy Coffee Co. joins the podcast to discuss her lifelong dream, the ethos that set Hardy apart from other coffee houses, and the ways businesses…
Restaurant HoppenPaul Kulik—Le Bouillon & Via Farina (04/09/20)
The award-winning chef discusses what moved him from a potential career in engineering physics to cooking, the importance of being open to trying new cuisines…
Restaurant HoppenJon Stastny—Wonton Jon's (04/02/20)
Jon discusses how he came up with the clever concept for his food truck, the live of a food truck owner, and how Coronavirus has forced him to quickly adapt…
Restaurant HoppenTim & Lisa Trudell (03/31/20)
The authors of Unique Eats and Eateries of Omaha joined the podcast to discuss their book, their favorite Omaha restaurant stories, and the history behind the…
Restaurant HoppenGlenn Wheeler—Spencer's for Steaks and Chops (03/26/20)
A member of the Omaha Restaurant Hall of Fame, Glenn Wheeler discusses how Omaha's restaurant community has changed over the past 25 years, cooking for a U.S…
Restaurant HoppenNick Strawhecker - Dante (03/21/20)
The brilliant chef at Dante discusses how Coronavirus is impacting the restaurant industry, how Dante has adjusted to the changes, the awesome response from…
Restaurant HoppenNick Bartholomew—Dandelion Pop-Up and Over Easy (03/19/20)
One of the pillars of the Omaha culinary scene, Nick stopped in to discuss how the restaurant community is reacting to the Coronavirus, the excitement he has…
Restaurant HoppenCoronavirus' Effect on Omaha Restaurants (03/16/20)
Everyone has been hit hard by the coronavirus, and Omaha restaurants are no exception. We need to support them in their time of need, even if we can't visit…
Restaurant HoppenCarlos Mendez—The Hunger Block (03/12/20)
Carlos Mendez peels back the curtain on the difficulties and joy of being in the restaurant industry, discusses what makes The Hunger Block a unique Omaha…
Restaurant HoppenBen Maides - Au Courant (03/05/20)
James Beard award semifinalist Ben Maides joined Dan to discuss the challenges of starting Au Courant, how he comes up with his incredible chefs tasting menus…
Restaurant HoppenFaturday Omaha (02/27/20)
Dan is joined by three friends who set aside lunch each Saturday to reconnect, take down massive meals at different Omaha restaurants, and record a podcast!…
Restaurant HoppenDan O'Brien—Acadian Grille (02/20/20)
The owner of Acadian Grille joined the pod to dispel misconceptions about Cajun cuisine, discuss what makes that style of cooking so magical, talk through the…
Restaurant HoppenDave Utterback—Yoshitomo (02/13/20)
The chef/owner of the incredible Yoshiotomo stops by to explain what makes Yoshitomo so much more than a normal sushi bar, why the Aburi Wagyu is a…
Restaurant HoppenAnthony Kueper—Dolce (02/06/20)
The chef and owner of Dolce, one of Omaha's best fine dining restaurants, breaks down how he creates tasting menus, how he's constantly tinkering and creating…
Restaurant HoppenDavid Losole - Virtuoso Pizzeria (01/30/20)
Nebraska's top Pizzaiolo joins the show to discuss why he's so passionate about pizza, what it's like to attend pizza school, the early days of working for his…
Restaurant HoppenKitchen Table (01/23/20)
Prepare your salivary glands, because this is a fun ride. Owners/chefs Jess and Colin Duggan of Kitchen Table join the show to break down their creative menu…
Restaurant HoppenBlane Hunter - Porky Butts (01/16/20)
The award-winning pitmaster pulls back the curtain on the competition barbecue circuit, talks about opening his restaurant, Porky Butts, and what makes their…
Restaurant HoppenSarah Hoppen (01/09/20)
Dan's wonderful wife comes on to discuss how food has impacted their relationship, "The List," and their unusual food-related engagement story. Subscribe…
Restaurant HoppenKris Copp (01/02/20)
The owner and head chef at the buzzing Copps Pizza Company chats with Dan about how cooking with his family growing up influences his pizzas, why Copps has had…
Restaurant HoppenDan’s 2019 Omaha Restaurant Superlatives
Looking back at the best food Omaha restaurants had to offer in 2019, including Best Individual Dish, Best New Restaurant, and more! Subscribe, rate, and…
Restaurant HoppenBlock 16 - Jess and Paul Urban (12/19/19)
This is it! The chefs/owners of Dan's favorite restaurant stop in to chat about the Omaha restaurant family, Block 16's humble beginnings, and how Alton Brown…
Restaurant HoppenNick Maestas (12/12/19)
The owner of the uber-successful Muchachos food truck checks in to talk about pursuing culinary passions, why he took the leap to open a food truck, and how…
Restaurant HoppenMike Schaefer (12/05/20)
Let's talk burgers! Resident burger expert Mike Schaefer stops in to talk the best burgers in Nebraska and how he finds awesome off-the-beaten path joints…
Restaurant HoppenMitch Sherman
The Athletic's Mitch Sherman sat down with Dan to talk about the bond between Runzas and Nebraskans, what various Huskers think about Runzas, and Mitch's beef…
Restaurant HoppenBrett Baker (11/21/19)
Brett Baker, the No. 1 fan of the hit YouTube show Hot Ones, stops by to talk about his personal experience on the set and his favorite episodes. Dan and Brett…
Restaurant HoppenErin Sorensen (11/14/19)
Hail Varsity's Erin Sorensen checks in with Dan to pull back the curtain on Nebraska football's training table. They also discuss the greatness of Block 16…
Restaurant HoppenRobin Washut (11/07/19)
HuskerOnline basketball reporter Robin Washut stops by to discuss the best spots to eat before a Nebrasketball game, compare Nebraska basketball coaches and…
Restaurant HoppenMatt Vrzal (10/17/19)
In the inaugural episode of the pod, Dan welcomes Matt Vrzal, Nebraska national champion and owner of Piezon's Pizzeria. The two chat about what makes great…