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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Timestamps

00:00:00 – Intro: The Italian Restaurant Omaha Needed

00:00:57 – The Rome Meal That Inspired Cibo Vino

00:04:30 – Why Simplicity Creates the Best Italian Food

00:08:45 – No Shortcuts: House-Made Pasta, Bread & Sauces

00:13:30 – Why Consistency Is the Key to Restaurant Success

00:18:20 – 25-Year Friendship → Business Partnership

00:23:00 – Opening a Restaurant During Uncertainty

00:27:30 – Front vs Back of House (And Why It Usually Clashes)

00:32:45 – How They Built a Positive Restaurant Culture

00:38:40 – Leading a Team Without Toxic Kitchen Culture

00:44:30 – Why Italian Food? Passion + Simplicity

00:48:00 – The Story Behind the Name “Cibo Vino”

00:52:10 – The Focaccia Everyone Talks About

00:56:30 – Family Involvement & Building a Legacy

01:02:15 – Why Teamwork Beats Hierarchy in the Kitchen

01:07:30 – Starter Pastas Explained (A Better Dining Experience)

01:13:45 – Best Non-Pasta Dishes You Need to Try

01:19:30 – Fresh vs Dry Pasta (When Each Is Better)

01:25:10 – How Chefs Pair Pasta with Sauces

01:31:00 – From Corporate Career to Self-Taught Chef

01:38:30 – Opening Day Chaos (And What They Learned)

01:45:00 – How to Handle Stress in a Busy Restaurant

01:51:30 – How Cibo Vino Has Grown Since Opening

01:57:00 – What Guests Don’t Understand About Restaurants

02:02:00 – Why They Love the Restaurant Industry

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