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Restaurant Hoppen

Restaurant Hoppen

By: Hurrdat Media
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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.© Hurrdat Media Art Economics Food & Wine
Episodes
  • Hospitality Academy w/ Matt Brown (V. Mertz)

    Hospitality Academy w/ Matt Brown (V. Mertz)
    Apr 2 2026
    If Omaha had a hospitality Mount Rushmore, Matt Brown's face would be chiseled onto it. The GM of V. Mertz joined me to discuss how he and his team customize the restaurant experience for each individual guest, how he's helped keep a beloved, classic Omaha restaurant modern and current without alienating original customers, what an advanced sommelier wine exam entails, and so much more. If you want to understand what goes into a restaurant experience beyond the food (we talk plenty of food, too!), this is a must-listen episode. Learn more about V. Mertz:https://www.vmertz.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 & Teaser 00:00:57 – Welcome to the Show, Matt! 00:03:57 – “Reading the Guests” 00:11:15 – V. Mertz, Then & Now 00:17:45 – Restaurant Collaboration 00:23:49 – Turnover Learning Curve 00:23:49 – Wine Exams 00:31:57 – Kitchen & Front of House Communication 00:44:15 – General Manager at 21 00:50:24 – Tips to Become a Better Diner 00:53:51 – Wrap-Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • Omaha's Candy Extraordinaire: Tessa Porter (Sprinkk)

    Omaha's Candy Extraordinaire: Tessa Porter (Sprinkk)
    Mar 26 2026
    Candy may seem simple, but nailing the textures and flavors of your favorite gummies and chews is actually a deeply scientific process. That's where people like Tessa come in, as her company, Sprinkk, not only helps brands bring their candy dreams to life, but has also started producing its own gummy products. The knowledge she drops in this conversation will blow your mind; you'll never look at candy the same way again! 🌐 Learn more about Sprink:https://www.sprinkk.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 & Teaser 00:00:58 – Candy Science! 00:08:02 – Two Sides to Sprink 00:15:56 – Success Stories in Candy 00:23:49 – Sprink’s Show & Tell 00:31:56 – Find the Product! 00:36:51 – Working at Hershey 00:39:37 – Coming Back to Omaha 00:47:20 – Husker Gummies & the Future 00:51:53 – Wrap-Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • A New Level of Ramen in Omaha w/ Ken & Aki Ota (Crafted Ramen Mi So La Do)

    A New Level of Ramen in Omaha w/ Ken & Aki Ota (Crafted Ramen Mi So La Do)
    Mar 19 2026
    Ken Ota has a goal of bringing traditional Japanese ramen to America and, after years of teaching ramen school and consulting, he's opened his own shop in Omaha. Everything from the soups to the noodles and oils is made in house, and Omaha can't get enough of this new restaurant! Ken & Aki describe what those first few weeks in Omaha were like and what makes them so passionate about spreading legit ramen in America. Learn more about Mi So La Do:https://www.facebook.com/p/Misolado-61584155314599/ 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 & Teaser 00:01:07 – Welcome to the Show 00:05:54 – Homemade Everything & Stellar Hospitality 00:13:38 – A Menu Focused on Flavor 00:22:26 – Pop-Ups & Special Events 00:30:11 – Coming to America 00:44:16 – Coming to Omaha 00:51:28 – The Future of Crafted Ramen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
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