For the main feature article (read it here) in Omaha Magazine’s July/August issue, we determined there are 49 zip codes in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area.
We worked with a freelance food writer and a team of foodie-influencers on Instagram to assemble a list of one dish for every zip code.
Once we compiled the list, writer Sara Locke, editors, and the Instagrammers collaborated on narrowing the list down to the 32 most popular dishes in the zip code guide.
Why did we narrow the field to 32?
Because it is time for Munch Madness! 
Munch Madness is Omaha Magazine’s take on March Madness (but with dishes representing zip codes). And instead of one month, this contest will span July and August.
We will announce the date pairings in this initial Round of 32 zip code picks at our July/August magazine launch at the Florence Mill on July 8. Zip codes will be randomly paired for the Round of 32. The subsequent round of Sweet 16, Elite Eight, Final Four, and Championship will be determined by polls on Facebook.
Come back to this page for updates on the bracket and times. We will update the bracket as Munch Madness progresses. Each pairing will have 24 hours before a winner is declared.
Voting will take place on Facebook at @OmahaMagazine. We will tag each poll with the hashtag #OmahaMunchMadness to make the polls easier to find on Facebook.
Do you disagree with our team’s selections for each zip code? If you disagree with any zip code picks, let us know on Instagram at @OmahaMagazine by following these steps; we will repost your alternate zip code pick to spread the love:r
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- Upload a photo of the dish you think is more worthy to Instagram.
- Check in at the restaurant.
- Write the name of the dish along with the hashtag #OmahaMunchMadness in the caption of the Instagram post.
- Tag us at @OmahaMagazine
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rMost of all, we hope Munch Madness makes you hungry. Whether you agree or disagree with our zip code picks, don’t forget to vote in the Best of Omaha contest here: http://omahamagazine.com/best-of-omaha/.
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Round of 32
rJuly 9thrAzteca Burrito Supreme (68138) vs. Crispy Mushroom Sandwich (68028)rWINNER: Azteca Burrito Supreme (68138)
July 10thrBolognese Bianco (68132) vs. Whole Catfish Dinner (68110)rWINNER: Bolognese Bianco (68132)
July 11rOven-Fried Chicken (68111) vs. Hummus with Beef Shawarma (68114)rWINNER: Oven-Fried Chicken (68111)
July 12rStuffed Eggplant Papoutsakia (68134) vs. Barbacoa Short Ribs (68106)rWINNER: Barbacoa Short Ribs (68106)
July 13rNegi Hamachi Roll (68164) vs. The Mia (68118)rWINNER: Negi Hamachi Roll (68164)
July 15rPan-Seared Salmon (68046) vs. Pizza Rosso (68122)rWINNER: Pizza Rosso (68122)
July 16rBeef Bulgogi (68127) vs. Diavolo (68131)rWINNER: Diavolo (68131)
July 17rThai Salmon Salad (68154) vs. Omakase (68005)rWINNER: Omakase (68005)
July 18rWings with Habanero Sauce (68007) vs. Chicken Tikka Madras (68144)rWINNER: Chicken Tikka Madras (68144)
July 19rClassic Gyro (68130) vs. Flaming Saganaki (68105)rWINNER: Flaming Saganaki (68105)
July 20rTonkotsu Ramen (68104) vs. Whiskey Steak Sirloin (68124)rWINNER: Whiskey Steak Sirloin (68124)
July 23rCroque Garcon Burger (68102) vs. Menudo (68107)rWINNER: Croque Garcon Burger (68102)
July 24rTacos (51510) vs. Fried Ice Cream (68069)rWINNER: Fried Ice Cream (68069)
July 25rPop Tarts (68135) vs. Country Sunrise (68137)rWINNER: Country Sunrise (68137)
July 26rPrime Rib (51526) vs. Egg Yolk Raviolo (68108)rWINNER: Prime Rib (51526)
July 27rLust (68123) vs. Vermicelli Rice Noodles (68136)rWINNER: Vermicelli Rice Noodles (68136)r
Sweet Sixteen
rJuly 31rAzteca Burrito Supreme (68138) vs Bolognese Bianco (68132)rWINNER: Bolognese Bianco (68132)
August 1rOven-Fried Chicken (68111) vs. Barbacoa Short Ribs (68106)rWINNER: Oven-Fried Chicken (68111)
August 2rNegi Hamachi Roll (68164) vs. Pizza Rosso (68122)rWINNER: Pizza Rosso (68122)
August 3rBeef Bulgogi (68127) vs. Omakase (68005)rWINNER: Beef Bulgogi (68127)
August 7rChicken Tikka Madras (68144) vs. Flaming Saganaki (68105)rWINNER: Chicken Tikka Madras (68144)
August 8rWhiskey Steak Sirloin (68124) vs. Croque Garcon Burger (68102)rWINNER: Whiskey Steak Sirloin (68124)
August 9rFried Ice Cream (68069) vs. Country Sunrise (68137)rWINNER: Country Sunrise (68137)
August 10rPrime Rib (51526) vs. Vermicelli Rice Noodle Bowl (68136)rWINNER: Prime Rib (51526)r
Elite Eight
rAugust 14rBolognese Bianco (68132) vs. Oven-Fried Chicken (68111)rWINNER: Bolognese Bianco (68132)
August 15rPizza Rosso (68122) vs. Beef Bulgogi (68127)rWINNER: Pizza Rosso (68122)
August 16rChicken Tikka Madras (68144) vs. Whiskey Steak Sirloin (68124)rWINNER: Whiskey Steak Sirloin (68124)
August 17rPrime Rib (51526) vs. Country Sunrise (68137)rWINNER: Prime Rib (51526)r
Final Four
rAugust 20rBolognese Bianco (68132) vs. Pizza Rosso (68122)rWINNER: Pizza Rosso (68122)
August 21rWhiskey Steak Sirloin (68124) vs. Prime Rib (51526)rWINNER: Prime Rib (51526)r
2018 Munch Madness Championship
rAugust 24rPrime Rib (51526) vs. Pizza Rosso (68122)rWINNER: Prime Rib (51526)
