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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 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…