Restaurant Hoppen
Restaurant Hoppen
Hurrdat Media
Omaha OG Chefs Discuss the Evolution of Omaha's Dining Scene
1 hour 8 minutes Posted Mar 5, 2026 at 8:00 am.
– Intro & Teaser
– Let’s Meet the Chefs!
– Last 15 Years of Omaha’s Food Scene
– Bringing Chefs to Omaha
– James Beard Nominees
– Omaha’s National Recognition
– Leadership in Restaurants
– The Future of Omaha Dining
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Omaha's culinary landscape has changed drastically in the last 15-20 years. Jenny Coco, Glenn Wheeler, and Paul Kulik have managed Omaha restaurants through it all, and they joined me to discuss the pain points when they got into the industry, how they helped guests get out of their comfort zones, and how Omaha's restaurants have evolved. 
References
Paul Kulik – https://www.libuyan.com
Jenny Coco – https://www.lindenhouseomaha.com
Glenn Wheeler – https://www.spencerssteaks.com
James Beard Foundation – https://www.jamesbeard.org
Metro Community College – https://www.mccneb.edu
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