tag:www.omahamagazine.com,2005:/categories/food-drink?page=11Food+Drink | Omaha Magazine Page 11It’s about all of us2020-07-29T16:53:58-05:00urn:uuid:c212533c-a176-4922-81e9-7c088847d0782020-05-15T12:16:30-05:002020-07-29T16:53:58-05:00Security Mario Olivas 2020-05-29 14:45:53 -0500Tara SpencerIf he had the time and the money, Mario Olivas said he would own his own business. For now, he works as a quality inspector for Paxton & Vierling Steel and as security at Sullivan's Bar.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.omahamagazine.com">Omaha Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6d49fde3-ac14-4fa5-ba37-6e69daac65692020-05-15T12:08:02-05:002020-07-29T16:58:45-05:00General Manager Joe Mullin2020-05-29 14:42:55 -0500Tara SpencerJoe Mullin has worked at Mr. Toad in the Old Market since 2002, making him a familiar face in the neighborhood. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.omahamagazine.com">Omaha Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:93f26a6d-f860-4062-8df9-6ebb2843a4812020-05-15T11:55:59-05:002020-07-29T16:54:49-05:00Barback Taylor Long2020-05-29 14:41:24 -0500Tara SpencerBorn and raised in North Omaha, Taylor Long started working when he was 16. The 28-year-old was working as a barback at Beercade in Benson when the pandemic hit.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.omahamagazine.com">Omaha Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:19a7dac6-4bbb-4bff-9c62-2562481abbaf2020-05-15T11:54:44-05:002020-07-29T16:55:19-05:00Bartender Ryan Langenegger2020-05-29 14:40:02 -0500Tara SpencerRyan Langenegger worked at Brickway Brewery & Distillery before making his way to Benson, where he now works at The Sydney, The Waiting Room, and Reverb Lounge. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.omahamagazine.com">Omaha Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c440b5ce-9cd5-465e-9813-8233944b19cb2020-05-15T11:47:11-05:002020-07-29T16:55:40-05:00Bartender/Manager Amanda Kephart 2020-05-29 14:38:49 -0500Tara SpencerAmanda Kephart has held nearly every position, from dishwashing to managing, even working as a wedding DJ for about a year.
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.omahamagazine.com">Omaha Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ccb662b5-7bf9-4504-8813-0416dc6be8e32020-05-15T11:26:10-05:002020-07-29T16:56:36-05:00Owner/Operators Wayne and Karla Dinges2020-05-29 14:32:03 -0500Tara SpencerSmoking meat has always been a hobby for Wayne Dinges, but now he gets to make it his main gig and full-time passion at Smokin Barrel BBQ<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.omahamagazine.com">Omaha Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:79781f35-0a32-4f80-b438-cc2d61e8d3a02020-05-15T11:16:51-05:002020-07-29T16:58:21-05:00Owner/Operator Kanta (Joy) Chumphuanghiran and daughter Xena2020-05-29 14:31:14 -0500Tara Spencer Kanta (Joy) Chumphuanghiran's restaurant Thai Street Food was open for little more than a week before they had to shut their doors due to the pandemic.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.omahamagazine.com">Omaha Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:60afd69e-ef78-4b73-b95e-c617115ef5982020-05-15T11:05:00-05:002020-06-16T09:35:18-05:00Chef Hugo Cardona2020-05-29 14:29:54 -0500Tara SpencerHugo Cardona works at Caddy’s Kitchen & Cocktails, The Salty Dog Bar & Grill, Caddy’s Parkside Grill, and Big Kel’s Pizza & Wings. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.omahamagazine.com">Omaha Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6144fa40-e7a9-4c16-9df6-c09351d8e83c2020-05-15T10:53:11-05:002020-07-29T16:59:13-05:00Alzuri, Spirit Guide2020-05-29 14:28:09 -0500Tara SpencerAlzuri's job at Spirit World is managing the store, hosting events, and tasting all the new items that come in to ensure the staff has the knowledge to share with customers. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.omahamagazine.com">Omaha Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:33e44bce-091c-41c0-b68e-f2172a3daa192020-05-15T10:09:51-05:002020-06-19T08:35:05-05:00Bringing A Taste Of Their Homeland: Immigrants Diversify Omaha Food Scene2020-05-29 11:38:56 -0500Tim TrudellOmaha’s immigration story has been told through food—from Irish to Mexican fare. It’s easy to find restaurants here featuring comestibles from around the world. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.omahamagazine.com">Omaha Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:73c985de-6015-4276-b274-2463f3c11d812020-05-15T13:18:38-05:002020-07-15T11:30:59-05:00Mise en Place: How Lauryn Niemants Discovered Her Passion2020-05-29 11:36:58 -0500Erin WalterLauryn Niemants is a “garmo,” or garde manger, at Dundee’s Baela Rose and a commis with Culinary Team Nebraska, Metropolitan Community College’s competitive culinary team. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.omahamagazine.com">Omaha Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1207a53d-9b02-4f17-aeb6-fa9bbbc6b8012020-05-14T17:06:58-05:002020-07-09T09:56:31-05:00Fine Dining Around the World Always Comes Back to Omaha: A Renowned Chef’s Inter-Continental Culinary Journey2020-05-28 16:02:03 -0500Chris BowlingChef Austin Johnson honed his chops in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. Today he’s the executive chef of Goodman’s Bar, a refined spot near Central Park in New York City.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.omahamagazine.com">Omaha Magazine</a></small></p>