In this episode of Setting The Table: The Chefs of Best Fest, Cameron Logsdon sits down with Chef Abraham Vidaurre of Cattle Call for a conversation about curiosity, creativity, and the journey from small-town Nebraska to Omaha’s evolving culinary scene.

Raised in the village of Elmwood, Nebraska, Chef Abraham shares how cooking alongside his grandparents first sparked his love for food, from homemade cinnamon rolls during the holidays to discovering the energy of restaurant kitchens as a teenager. What started in a tiny local bar and grill eventually led him into some of Omaha’s most respected kitchens, including Block 16, V. Mertz, and Yoshitomo, where he developed a passion for fine dining, storytelling through food, and globally inspired cuisine.

Throughout the episode, Chef Abraham reflects on mentorship, leadership at a young age, and the philosophy that drives everything he creates: “It has to be delicious, and it has to be exciting.” He also explores the emotional connection between food, memory, music, and community, sharing why every dish should tell a story and why shared plates matter.

Thoughtful, energetic, and deeply rooted in both Nebraska and modern culinary culture, this episode is a look inside the mind of one of Omaha’s rising chefs as he prepares for Best Fest.