Dish Omaha

It’s the holidays, and nothing is better than holiday sweets on the table! Omaha is brimming with bakeries that feature special sweets for the holidays, and on this Dish Omaha, KVNO resident foodie Diane Watson explores several of the area bakeries’ finest confections you can indulge in for your own holiday feast!

Blackstone has made itself a food destination seemingly overnight. There is much available in a few square blocks. From meatballs and sushi to tacos and ice cream, Diane has got the scoop.

Have a staycation without even packing a bag. Local restaurants in our Omaha hotels are sometimes overlooked. This week, Diane will dish about some restaurants you’ve perhaps forgotten about or maybe haven’t heard of… Yet!

*Diane mentions J. Gibson’s, but it is actually J. Gilbert’s

Does the thought of cooking a turkey ruffle your feathers? This week on Dish Omaha, Diane will share the spots that will be open for dinner next Thursday, and the places where you can pick up a whole holiday meal to go.

When’s the last time you had a burger? If you’re like most Omahans, probably just a day or two ago! There’s a huge burger scene in the metro, and we’ve got the fixings!

Hard to believe it’s been almost 15 years since the first restaurant opened at Midtown Crossing. This week Diane dishes about the food scene now, and some of the innovators making the area food-forward.

It’s been more than 8 years since a devastating fire took out M’s Pub and the Market House restaurants. As the anniversary of M’s reopening approaches, Diane takes a look back to that frigid night and a community that rebuilt.

No More Empty Pots is a unique, grassroots organization in Omaha, addressing food insecurity and food self- sufficiency through a variety of intriguing programs. This week on Dish Omaha, you can learn more about the organization that has been supporting the community through education and collaboration.

Who’s hungry? This week you can get the dish on some of the newest restaurants bringing you the latest culinary adventures here in the Omaha area.

Nothing goes better with football than a nice slab of ribs! As KC’s cousin to the north, we have a vibrant BBQ scene of our own. (Do you think Jeff will say he’s hungry?)

With the take off of Eppley’s fresh design, Omahans and visitors alike will have lots of new food choices, most with a local flavor. We’ll preview the culinary itinerary, and plan your next vacation pre-flight bite.

Sushi in the Midwest has come a long way. Once an eyebrow-raising food choice in land-locked Nebraska is now an award-winning, highly celebrated delicacy.

Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue tackles three important food topics at once, food insecurity, food waste, and the environment. This week on Dish Omaha, Diane explains how it all comes together.

Hungry for a trip overseas? Grab your appetite and stay in town instead! This week, Diane shares how our city, considered an international and ethnic food destination, delivers with lots of familiar and unusual fare.

There are dozens of places around the Metro where you can get your caffeine on. This week on Dish Omaha, Diane will take a look inside the city’s vibrant coffee culture, including some truly unusual concoctions.

This week, Diane will discuss how Omaha’s Food Bank for the Heartland has been an important meal partner to thousands. You’ll get an inside look at the operation and mission of this critical community fixture.

One of Omaha’s iconic restaurants is celebrating 50 years in business! Diane Watson talks about what Spaghetti Works has meant to generations of Omaha families, and of course, that train car!

This week, Diane joins Jeff to talk about the North Omaha food scene. This region, steeped in history, has an amazing food legacy. They’ll cover the area’s food backstory and its vibrant culinary offerings.

This week, Diane tells the hearty story of Lasagna Love, an international community-based organization that provides a free lasagna to anyone who requests one, including many families and individuals right here in the Metro. Diane has made over 70 lasagnas for metro families since she joined in 2020.

This week Diane previews three festivals happening in Omaha over June 7-9, and all the great food you can find at Polishfest, Midwest Fest, and the Summer Arts Festival.

Memorial Day marks the beginning of outdoor festival season in the metro, and this week Diane Watson previews Taste of Omaha! Learn about the tasty food options at this favorite annual food festival, now in its 27th year, coming to Omaha’s waterfront this weekend.

Diane explores an innovative rotating restaurant featuring Omaha’s culinary talent right on a street corner in the Old Market, the Dandelion Pop-Up. She’ll take a look at who they are, how it started, and how you can experience this bourgeoning summer tradition.

This week, Diane takes look inside Omaha’s James Beard Stars. What it takes to be nominated for a James Beard Award, and our local chefs putting Omaha on the map.

This week, Diane explores the amazing development and vibrancy of the Benson neighborhood food scene, from pubs and coffee to high end cuisine, with its musical roots at the core.

This week, Diane previewed the upcoming Farmer’s Market season. Where you can find them, what to expect, and how to make the most of this fantastic summer tradition.

An Overview of the show and what you can expect to hear on Dish Omaha!