Cibo Vino Late Career Pivots for Don Doty & Wendy Becker from Restaurant Hoppen

Cibo Vino Late Career Pivots for Don Doty & Wendy Becker

1 hour 3 minutes Posted Apr 30, 2026 at 7:00 am.

– Intro: The Italian Restaurant Omaha Needed

– The Rome Meal That Inspired Cibo Vino

– Why Simplicity Creates the Best Italian Food

– No Shortcuts: House-Made Pasta, Bread & Sauces

– Why Consistency Is the Key to Restaurant Success

– 25-Year Friendship → Business Partnership

– Opening a Restaurant During Uncertainty

– Front vs Back of House (And Why It Usually Clashes)

– How They Built a Positive Restaurant Culture

– Leading a Team Without Toxic Kitchen Culture

– Why Italian Food? Passion + Simplicity

– The Story Behind the Name “Cibo Vino”

– The Focaccia Everyone Talks About

– Family Involvement & Building a Legacy

– Why Teamwork Beats Hierarchy in the Kitchen

– Starter Pastas Explained (A Better Dining Experience)

– Best Non-Pasta Dishes You Need to Try

– Fresh vs Dry Pasta (When Each Is Better)

– How Chefs Pair Pasta with Sauces

– From Corporate Career to Self-Taught Chef

– Opening Day Chaos (And What They Learned)

– How to Handle Stress in a Busy Restaurant

– How Cibo Vino Has Grown Since Opening

– What Guests Don’t Understand About Restaurants

– Why They Love the Restaurant Industry

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Don Doty and Wendy Becker were both comfortable in their culinary positions, but memories of a trip to Rome inspired Don to make a bold move—open a new restaurant late in his career. The gamble paid off as Cibo Vino is thriving and supplying downtown Omaha with a welcoming, down-home Italian experience.

🌐 Learn more about Cibo Vino:https://www.cibovinoomaha.com/

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