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  • Bringing Jamaican Cuisine and Culture to Omaha with Shava Jackson (Jerk Makin Shack)

    Bringing Jamaican Cuisine and Culture to Omaha with Shava Jackson (Jerk Makin Shack)
    2026/07/23
    Shava Jackson left her home of Jamaica to attend medical school with no thoughts of entering the hospitality industry, but her food truck has become one of the hotspots in Omaha. It's incredibly meaningful for Shava to share her food and culture with Omaha, and customers love it so much that some have said they've booked trips to Jamaica after visiting Jerk Makin Shack! Hear Shava's story and better understand the beauty of this cuisine. 📍 Jerk Makin Shack 7100 Dodge Street Omaha, Nebraska This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠ or visit ⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠! #RestaurantHoppen #OmahaFood #JamaicanCuisine #FoodTruck #OmahaRestaurants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 8 分
  • Top Chef Takeaways and the Power of Food Memories w/ Anthony Jones

    Top Chef Takeaways and the Power of Food Memories w/ Anthony Jones
    2026/07/20
    As the Executive Chef at Marcus Samuelsson's Washington DC restaurant and a contestant on the most recent Top Chef season, Anthony Jones is one of America's rising culinary stars. His success comes from his humility and the unique way in which he's able to connect his food with culture and memories. We discuss his restaurant goals now compared to when he started cooking and get into all kinds of fun Top Chef discussion. References Restaurant Hoppen – Hosted by Dan Hoppen Marcus Samuelsson's Restaurant – ⁠Marcus Samuelsson⁠ This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! #RestaurantHoppen #TopChef #OmahaFood #CulinaryJourney #AnthonyJones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 5 分
  • Where Omaha's Food Comes From—LIVE Panel w/ Local Producers

    Where Omaha's Food Comes From—LIVE Panel w/ Local Producers
    2026/07/16
    We hear about how important it is to shop and eat locally produce meats and vegetables, but do we really know why? Three local producers—Tiff Clifton (Long Walk Farms), Roger Morgan (Morgan Ranch), and Kevin Novak (Flavor Country Farms)—joined me to discuss the benefits of eating and buying local products, both for the individual and the economy. We also discussed the need for farming education, what types of conversations they have with restaurant chefs, and so much more! References Tiff Clifton - https://www.longwalkfarm.com/ Roger Morgan - https://morganranchinc.com/ Kevin Novak - https://flavorcountryfarms.com https://www.facebook.com/p/Flavor-Country-Farms-100063458495359/ This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 4 分
  • Defining Hospitality & Following Restaurant Trends w/ Daniel Bello (Koji)

    Defining Hospitality & Following Restaurant Trends w/ Daniel Bello (Koji)
    2026/07/09
    Daniel worked in some of America's most well-known restaurants in San Francisco and now brings those unique experiences and what he learned to Koji. We talk through his career and unpack the different levels of service he's overseen. From Michelin stars to mismatched forks, personalized tasting menus, and more, Daniel's had a fascinating career, and I learned a lot from retracing his steps. If you've ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at great restaurants, this episode offers a fascinating look into the mindset, philosophy, and passion that drive exceptional dining experiences. References Restaurant Hoppen – Hosted by Dan Hoppen Koji Omaha – Koji Omaha This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction to Daniel Bello & Koji 01:15 – How Daniel describes Koji 03:10 – Falling in love with wine 05:00 – Mentorship, hospitality & wine education 07:15 – What wine certification exams are really like 10:05 – Moving from California to Omaha 11:45 – Working at Town Hall in San Francisco 14:15 – Michael Mina & the Michelin-star experience 18:00 – State Bird Provisions and redefining hospitality 21:15 – Creating approachable tasting menu experiences 25:00 – Adapting to new restaurants and leadership roles 29:00 – What made Omaha's food scene stand out 34:30 – Michelin stars, awards, and staying grounded 38:00 – Why Daniel moved to Omaha 40:10 – Omaha's restaurant scene exceeds expectations 42:20 – Why restaurants are competing with fast food 46:00 – Hospitality vs. service 49:00 – Leading Koji without changing its identity 52:00 – What Daniel wishes every diner understood 54:15 – His favorite part of the restaurant industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Achieving Mom's Dream with Ma' Mona—Manuel & Juan Gonzalez

    Achieving Mom's Dream with Ma' Mona—Manuel & Juan Gonzalez
    2026/07/02
    Margartia Gonzalez's food has always thrilled her family; so much so that it became a goal to open a food truck since they came to the United States from Jalisco in 2010. That dream was finally realized in 2023, and Omaha has absolutely fallen in love with the tacos, tortas, tamales, and especially the vampiro tacos coming off this truck! Hear the story of this family-run business and how they're using the food truck to share their culture with Omaha. 📍 Ma Mona Food Truck 3536 Q Street Omaha, Nebraska +1 402-706-1424 Mamonaomaha@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/mamonaomaha https://www.facebook.com/p/Ma-Mona-Omaha-100091494742488/ This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Timestamps: 00:00 – Omaha's Taco Truck Hidden Gem: Meet Ma Mona 01:05 – The Meaning Behind "Ma Mona" & A Mother's Dream 02:15 – Bringing Authentic Jalisco Mexican Food to Omaha 04:10 – Moving from Mexico to Nebraska & Building a New Life 05:02 – Margarita Gonzalez: The Inspiration Behind Everything 06:15 – Why Food Has Always Been the Heart of This Family 08:00 – Everything Is Made From Scratch Every Single Day 09:15 – Launching Ma Mona Food Truck & Learning the Business 11:30 – Customers Started Building the Menu 13:05 – What Is a Huarache? Traditional Mexican Street Food Explained 14:15 – Creating a Small Menu With Big Flavor 15:20 – Omaha's Obsession With The Vampiro Taco 17:10 – How the Vampiro Taco Was Created 19:00 – The Best Proteins to Order at Ma Mona 21:05 – When Restaurant Hoppen Sent Omaha To Ma Mona 22:15 – Going Viral & Selling Mountains of Vampiro Tacos 23:20 – Running a Food Truck as a Family Business 24:30 – Working With Family Without Losing Your Mind 25:15 – The First Three Months Were Brutal 27:05 – Faith, Persistence & Refusing to Quit 28:35 – Finding the Perfect Food Truck Location 30:05 – The Dream of Opening a Brick-and-Mortar Restaurant 31:20 – Recipes Passed Down Through Generations 33:00 – Why Sharing Mexican Culture Through Food Matters 34:20 – Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up #RestaurantHoppen #OmahaFood #MexicanFood #FoodTruck #OmahaRestaurants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 分
  • Dumpling, Hawaiian food, & Sharing Aloha Culture w/ Jian "Peter" Pan

    Dumpling, Hawaiian food, & Sharing Aloha Culture w/ Jian "Peter" Pan
    2026/06/25
    He was born in China and grew up in Hawaii, so Peter has a great desire to bring those cuisines to Omaha. But it was actually his wife and their shared love of food that got him into the restaurant industry! The owner of Bobo's Noodles & Dumplings, Blue Hawaii, and Bo Bo China tells his story and what inspired him to open 3 restaurants, all of which bring something very unique to the Omaha restaurant scene. If you love Omaha food, restaurant stories, dumplings, Hawaiian cuisine, or hearing how entrepreneurs chase the American Dream — this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 🍜🌺🥟 Try all three restaurants for yourself! 🥟 Bobo's Noodles & Dumplings: https://www.bobosnoodlesdumplings.com/ Blue Hawaii: https://www.bluehawaiifood808.com/ Bo Bo China https://www.bobochina888.com/ This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro | The Omaha Restaurateur Running 3 Unique Restaurants 00:01 – Peter Pan’s Food Journey Begins With His Wife 00:03 – Why Omaha Needed an Authentic Chinese Dumpling Restaurant 00:05 – Inside Bobo’s Handmade Dumpling & Noodle Process 00:07 – Why Dumplings Are “Comfort Food” in Chinese Culture 00:09 – Northern China vs Southern China Food Traditions 00:11 – The Beef Pancake Rolls That Stole the Show 00:13 – The RIGHT Way to Eat Soup Dumplings (According to Peter Pan) 00:16 – How Hawaii’s “Aloha Spirit” Changed Peter’s Life 00:18 – Peter’s Journey From China to Honolulu at Age 15 00:20 – Learning Restaurant Life Working 14-Hour Days in Hawaii 00:23 – How Food Helped Peter Build His Relationship With His Wife 00:26 – Why Peter Left Hawaii for Omaha, Nebraska 00:29 – The Reality of Owning Multiple Restaurants 00:32 – Why Peter Keeps Opening Restaurants Despite the Stress 00:35 – Inside Blue Hawaii’s Hawaiian Food Philosophy 00:37 – How Omaha Restaurants Get Fresh Sushi-Grade Fish 00:39 – The Story Behind Omaha’s Viral Sushi Tacos 00:41 – Why Unique Viral Dishes Matter for Restaurants 00:42 – Peter Pan on Family, Sacrifice & the American Dream 00:44 – Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up #OmahaRestaurants #ChineseFood #HawaiianFood #RestaurantHoppen #OmahaFoodie #Dumplings #SushiTacos #OmahaEats #FoodPodcast #SmallBusiness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 分
  • Digging into Indigenous Cuisine w/ Cassie & Quentin Hinman (Tradisish; Against the Current)

    Digging into Indigenous Cuisine w/ Cassie & Quentin Hinman (Tradisish; Against the Current)
    2026/06/18
    For all the great food Omaha has, indigenous and Native American cuisine wasn't really available... until this food truck/pop-up arose! Cassie Hinman started baking and cooking with Against the Current because she enjoyed it, but she and Quentin realized Omaha deserved to experience the brilliance of Indian tacos, bison ribs, and other indigenous foods. Hear their story on this episode! Check them out today!! Tradish(Ish)https://tradishish.square.site/?location_id=LNEPVHX9545VZ&fulfillment=PICKUP Against the Currenthttps://www.facebook.com/againstthecurrent/ Tradish(Ish) Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/tradishish/ This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Timestamps: 00:00 – Omaha’s Indigenous Food Scene Needs This 01:10 – What Is Against the Current? 03:00 – How Shared Meals Helped Heal Families 05:12 – Why Food Became Their Love Language 07:05 – The Inspiration Behind Tradish Ish 09:20 – The Real History of Fry Bread 11:35 – Dan’s First Experience with Indigenous Cuisine 13:00 – How Cassie & Quentin Met 15:00 – Helping More Than 70 Youth Through Boys Town 18:20 – Cassie’s Journey Into Cooking & Baking 22:05 – From Birthday Cakes to Catering 24:40 – Why They Rebranded to Against the Current 27:10 – The First Indian Taco Pop-Up 30:25 – The Dream of Indigenous Food in Omaha 33:00 – Why Ingredients & Sourcing Matter 36:45 – The Grand Opening Chaos at Bushwhackers 39:20 – Creating the Omaha Cheesesteak 43:10 – Omaha’s Reaction to Fry Bread & Native Cuisine 47:05 – The Bigger Vision for Tradish (Ish) 52:10 – Why Indigenous Food Belongs in Omaha 57:00 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Tradish(Ish) If you love Omaha restaurants, chef interviews, food culture, entrepreneurship stories, or discovering hidden gems in the Midwest food scene — this episode is for you. #RestaurantHoppen #TradishIsh #OmahaFood #NativeAmericanCuisine #FoodTruck #IndigenousCuisine #FryBread #IndianTaco #OmahaRestaurants #FoodPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 10 分
  • Comfort & Nostalgia in Hand Pie Form w/ Kate Anderson (Carter & Rye)

    Comfort & Nostalgia in Hand Pie Form w/ Kate Anderson (Carter & Rye)
    2026/06/11
    Kate has seen customers tear up while eating her hand pies, and the warm, nostalgic feelings tied with that buttery, flaky crust are indeed powerful. Stuffed with either sweet or savory fillings, her hand pies have transformative powers. Kate and I talked about how she's constantly coming up with new variations, how Carter & Rye grew from a side hustle in her full-time gig, the value of growing a business slowly versus rapid expansion, and more! 🥧 Learn more about Carter & Rye:https://carterandrye.com/ This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro: The Hand Pie Revolution 00:01:02 – What Exactly Is a Hand Pie? 00:02:20 – How Hand Pies Compare to Empanadas & Samosas 00:03:15 – Why Hand Pies Feel So Nostalgic 00:04:10 – Watching Customers Get Emotional Over Food 00:05:00 – Kate’s Childhood Pie Memories 00:06:20 – The Brown Sugar Cinnamon Connection 00:07:10 – How Carter & Rye’s Menu Changes Every Week 00:09:05 – Keeping the Business Simple & Seasonal 00:10:05 – Creativity Through Constantly Changing Flavors 00:11:40 – Why Customers Follow Every Weekly Menu Drop 00:12:20 – The Science (and Chaos) of Pie Dough 00:13:40 – Power Outages & Extra-Flaky Dough 00:14:10 – Best Selling Hand Pie Flavors 00:15:00 – Announcing the “Brekkie Cubano” Hand Pie 00:16:15 – How Dan Inspired a New Flavor 00:17:10 – Kate’s Favorite Story Behind a Hand Pie 00:18:10 – Collaborating with Lazy Buffalo & Local Farmers 00:19:15 – Why Carter & Rye Loves Collaborations 00:20:00 – Creating Community Through Food Pop-Ups 00:21:30 – The Dream Hand Pie Kate Wants to Make 00:22:30 – Inspired by Ramen: Pork Belly Hand Pie Ideas 00:24:00 – “We’ll Never Make All the Hand Pies We Want To” 00:25:05 – Why Carter & Rye Still Loves the Farmers Market 00:27:10 – The Labor Behind Every Hand Pie 00:29:00 – Scaling Without Sacrificing Quality 00:30:05 – The Rise of Small Specialty Bakeries 00:31:10 – Why Scarcity Created Massive FOMO 00:32:20 – The Origins of Carter & Rye 00:33:15 – Starting as a Side Hustle at No More Empty Pots 00:34:10 – Why Hand Pies Became the Perfect Business 00:35:30 – The Convenience of Frozen Hand Pies 00:36:30 – Their First Ever Pop-Up in 2019 00:37:45 – Losing a Business Partner & Going All In 00:39:30 – Taking the Leap Into Full-Time Entrepreneurship 00:41:00 – The Uncertainty of Running a Business During COVID 00:43:00 – Comfort Food During the Pandemic 00:45:20 – Opening the Carter & Rye Storefront 00:47:00 – Why Their Tiny Shop Actually Works 00:48:15 – What’s Next for Carter & Rye? 00:49:40 – The Power of Organic Business Growth 00:51:10 – Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better 00:52:20 – “I Still Love Making Hand Pies” 00:53:20 – The Joy of Making Food for People 00:55:00 – Dan on Why Carter & Rye Is So Special #RestaurantHoppen #CarterAndRye #HandPies #OmahaFood #FarmersMarket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 3 分