Omaha OG Chefs Discuss the Evolution of Omaha's Dining Scene

Omaha OG Chefs Discuss the Evolution of Omaha's Dining Scene

From Restaurant Hoppen by Hurrdat Media

March 5, 2026 · 1h 9m

About this episode

Omaha's OG chefs discuss the evolution of the city's dining scene over the past 15-20 years.

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 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 00:01:47 – Let’s Meet the Chefs! 00:05:04 – Last 15 Years of Omaha’s Food Scene 00:12:47 – Bringing Chefs to Omaha 00:34:27 – James Beard Nominees 00:41:43 – Omaha’s National Recognition 00:51:45 – Leadership in Restaurants 00:57:27 – The Future of Omaha Dining Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guests: Jenny Coco, Glenn Wheeler, Paul Kulik

Topics covered

  • Omaha dining scene
  • culinary evolution
  • restaurant leadership
  • James Beard nominees

Keywords

  • Omaha
  • chefs
  • dining evolution
  • culinary landscape

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Places: Omaha, NE

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