Breaking Down Omaha's Sandwich Scene (LIVE)

About this episode

Three chefs from popular Omaha sandwich restaurants discuss the love for sandwiches and their construction.

3 chefs from beloved Omaha sandwich restaurants joined me to discuss why sandwiches are so universally loved. Paul Urban (Block 16), Chloe Tran-Thompson (The Banh Mi Shop), and Andrew Novak (All In Thyme Bakery & Cafe) discuss why sandwiches are so closely tied to memory, the art of sandwich construction, choosing the right bread for a particular sandwich, the craziest sandwiches they've created, and more! References All In Thyme – https://www.allintimerestaurant.com Banh Mi Shop – https://www.banhmishopomaha.com Block 16 – https://www.block16.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 00:01:44 – What is a Sandwich? 00:08:22 – Passion for Sandwiches 00:16:46 – Signature Sandwiches 00:23:31 – The Key to an Elite Sandwich 00:27:15 – Sandwich Construction 00:40:36 – Longevity & Legacy 00:47:32 – Let’s Talk Bread 00:53:05 – The Right Sauce 00:55:32 – Quick Hitters & Wrap-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

People in this episode

Guests: Paul Urban, Chloe Tran-Thompson, Andrew Novak

Topics covered

• sandwiches
• Omaha food scene
• culinary arts
• memory and food
• sandwich construction

Keywords

• Block 16
• The Banh Mi Shop
• All In Thyme Bakery & Cafe

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Block 16, The Banh Mi Shop, All In Thyme Bakery & Cafe

Books & works: Breaking Down Omaha's Sandwich Scene

Places: Omaha, NE

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