Faturday Omaha

Okra Food Recognize Food With Nina Sodji

This episode it’s Food Recognize Food with Nina Sodji of Okra and they make delicious rice bowls that will satisfy your hunger. Nina’s home country is Togo, but she has a passion for expressing the flavors of the entire continent of Africa. Okra has been negotiating a move to a location on 72nd Street in the former Omaha Bakery close to Nebraska Furniture Mart. We talk about Nina’s story on how Okra came to be, and you will instantly fall in love with her warmth and heart.

The Galley Food Recognize Food With Shannon Derry and Chris Knobbe

This episode it’s Food Recognize Food with Shannon Derry and Chris Knobbe of The Galley at 4963 Center St. The Galley is a small kitchen as the name implies and focuses on delicious takeout and delivery. Their beef sandwiches and the chicken and waffle sandwiches are must gets. We’ll see what else is happening there, where Chris and Shannon like to eat, and then stick around for the second half as we talk about food memories, a new restaurant concept, and an adventure in Croatia.

Faturday At Timber Wood Fire Bistro

Throw a log on the fire, maybe strike a cord because on this episode its all about wood and fire at Timber Wood Fire Bistro at 8702 Pacific and their flame kissed foods. They offer a wood fired Chicago style pizza and we got that, they offer a burger and we got that, prohibition chicken yep, got that, and Maine lobster pizza? Kick back and give the food a listen.

Alex Herrick and Sammi Johnson of Baked After Dark

This episode it’s Food Recognize Food with Alex Herrick and Sammi Johnson of Baked After Dark. Baked After Dark is located in the Benson area of Omaha and provides late night treats to both travelers and passers by. My personal favorite item there is the soft, delicious, and sufficiently sized cinnamon roll. They have an array of fun cookie flavors from standards like chocolate chip to wonderful creations like the raspberry lemonade. We talk about what’s happening at the bakery, where Sammi and Alex like to eat, and why that chocolate chip cookie is so significant.

Faturday Omaha At El Alteño

A newer spot with tasty Mexican food can be found in El Alteño located at 48th and L St. TJ told me about a soup so delicious that I had to try it, and TJ and I (Dave) made something like 7-10 trips between the two of us and sampled a wide variety of dishes from the birria tacos to the chilaquiles and the refreshing agua frescas like the cucumber lime and the cinnamon laden horchata. Oh and TJ decided to cause some chaos on this episode…and I like it

Dire Lion Food Recognize Food with Isaiah Renner and Scot Sayles

What do you get when roll for initiative on a food truck serving British food smack dab in the midwest? Well when you stats have been upped by grinding in upscale kitchens you get Dire Lion! Isaiah Renner and Scot Sayles are dropping fish and chips, bangers and mash, and curry fries from their food truck to your plate. We got together and dropped a great conversation on the mics for your ears! 

Faturday Omaha At Omaha Kebab

Armenian style kebabs from beef to pork loin and pork belly. Omaha Kebab is a newer spot in Omaha serving it up for you off of 120th and Blondo Street. Quick pro tip, if you need extra veggies order your kebab Chef Style and make sure to check their social for specials. Enjoy the episode!

Brady Hess Site-1 Food Recognize Food

On this episode we have a Faturday guest alum and Behind the Menu as well as Restaurant Tales host Brady Hess, but not just Brady Hess as he has taken on a new role as Chef Brady Hess at Site 1 Brewing! He is just filling his chef shoes and might tell you to call him meat dude instead of chef, but regardless Hess is at the helm creating BBQ and comfort food to please your palate. I stopped by a while back to taste the pulled pork, mac and cheese, and ribs that are smoked and then flash fried to get a gentle crisp. A few weeks passed and Brady and I sat down to capture his story...

Faturday Omaha At Fetas

It was once loosely and comedically said that you can find the root of any word in Greek. Now I’m not sure about that, but you can certainly find delicious Greek food at Fetas! Sam and I have have been to Feta's numerous upon numerous times, but we have yet to do an episode until now. The quick note is that Feta's is always fresh and delicious. You can find their original fast casual spot at 114th and Miracle Hills or their dine in and drive thru equipped 2nd location on 40th and Dodge in Omaha.

Kevin Shinn Encore and Announcement

Kevin Shinn owner of a now closed restaurant called Bread & Cup that was in Lincoln Nebraska and author of a book of the same name. Coming this spring Kevin will open up The Portico which is Chef Shinn’s “private one-table-per-night, as Kevin refers to it, “micro restaurant”.  I am thankful for the knowledge and conversation that Kevin provided me. I think you will connect with Kevin quickly like I did. He also has a new book, listen for more!