Restaurant Hoppen Podcast
1) Katie Arant Chapman & Brian Langbehn—Coneflower Creamery (LIVE)
In 2016, Brian called Katie, then working as a pastry chef in California with an idea: come back to Omaha and let's open an ice cream shop. Little did either know the impact that call would have! It l...Show More
2) Haley Farrell—Cafe Postale
Few food/drink establishments in Omaha can match the vibe at Cafe Postale, which mixes the space's rich history with great coffee and modern elements to create an unforgettable coffee shop/cafe. Gener...Show More
3) Garrett Kasper—Arbor Day Farm
The restaurants and food at Arbor Day Farm (Nebraska City) were overdue for an upgrade, and leadership tabbed Chef Garrett Kasper to level up the cuisine. And despite some reservations from long-time ...Show More
4) Kristin Pyle—SET The Bar
Nothing about SET The Bar is like what you'd expect at a normal sports bar. From the focus on women's sports to the elevated takes on bar food coming out of the kitchen, it's a completely different ex...Show More
5) Juan Sanchez & Andrea Macias—Cumbia
When this couple opened Cumbia in 2021, they brought two relatively unknown concepts to Omaha: Latin American food and tapas (small shared plates). But the intent wasn't just to feed people. They want...Show More
6) Food Truck Panel w/ Javier Trujillo, Brian Sullivan, & Nick Hyde
There's just something special about getting food from a truck, but the food truck life isn't quite as easy as it seems. The owners of 3 of Omaha's most popular food trucks (Javi's Tacos, Hyde's Slyde...Show More
7) Michelle Alfaro—Sauced by Alfaro and Food Network star
Let's pull back the curtain on Food Network cooking competitions! Michelle Alfaro, the chef/owner behind her beloved restaurant, Sauced by Alfaro, got the chance to compete on Food Network show Superm...Show More
8) Hannah Sheffield—Sprinkle Joy
Outside of a high school job, Hannah had no experience in the custard/ice cream business. But her nostalgia, entrepreneurial drive, and love of frozen treats inspired her to learn the craft of custard...Show More
9) Mia Matlock—Oso Good Kitchen & Panaderya
Mia Matlock always enjoyed baking, especially finding ways to inject her Pilipino heritage and ingredients into common desserts. But when COVID hit and she got the opportunity to turn her side hustle ...Show More
10) Bread & Baking Panel LIVE w/ Omaha Bagel Co., Via Farina, & Reis' Bakery
Bread is one of mankind's most universally beloved foods, and it just brings people together. But have you ever thought about how it's made, or what it would be like to be a professional baker? Aires ...Show More