The owner of three of Omaha's hottest taco joints, Michael knows a few things about Mexican food and running a restaurant. We discuss the evolution of his career and his restaurants, the problem with labeling food as "authentic", the secret behind his restaurants' famous puffy tacos, and more!

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You won't find many people who work harder or love food more than Meghan. Her elevated takes on biscuits and gravy routinely sell out at farmers markets and pop-ups, and her line of soups has become a must-have item from HyVee. This food-loving entrepreneur has a story that you don't want to miss!

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Take some of the best smoked brisket and chicken you'll find in the state and stuff it into burritos and tacos—sounds like a great idea, right? That's why Muchachos has blossomed from start-up food truck to one of Nebraska's most popular restaurants in just a few years. Hear Nick tell his story, and stay tuned for some exciting Omaha news near the episode's conclusion...

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Built on a foundation of family, Everett's has quickly become one of Omaha's most buzzed about restaurants. Hear the story of how it came together and why the concept of simple food done right makes this a special place.

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Omaha's fried chicken sandwich king has big news! Dirty Birds will be opening a 2nd location in the historic Flatiron building, and the guys stopped by to talk about how the deal came together and why they're so excited about the new space and how Dirty Birds will evolve in it.

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Flaky, buttery, nostalgic goodness... what's not to love about hand pies?! And no one makes them better than Carter & Rye. Hear how Kate creates the ever-changing menu, how her business grew from a farmers market staple to a brick and mortar establishment that sells out every week, and why "I'm the Hot One" became a crucial rallying cry for the business.

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Omaha had no idea what it was missing with Filipino food until Karlo started his new pop-up, Kalye. Learn more about this cuisine (especially the lumpia!) and hear about what it requires to take a pop-up from idea to execution, including all the on-the-fly adjustments that diners never see.

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A trip to Hawaii led to a roadside shrimp stand which led to opening a food truck and then a full-service restaurant. The story behind The Rude Shrimp Co. is wild as the food is delicious! Hear how TJ, his wife, Lisa, and their friends have made an idea explode into one of Omaha's coolest restaurants in just a few years.

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Katina Talley moved out of a lucrative career to do what she loved: bake! Ever since she opened Sweet Magnolia's in 2016, Omahans have greatly benefited from that decision. Learn how difficult the move was, how she survived the first year, the differences between sweet and savory baking, and so much more!

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A former chef and kitchen manager, Gary nearly had his life destroyed by alcohol and addiction. But then he found the Open Door Mission, where he rediscovered his faith, began working in the kitchen, and now runs the food program. You can't miss this incredible story of redemption, faith, and, of course, food!

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