Dish Omaha
KVNO’s Dish Omaha
From the mocktail craze to historic food festivals, Dish Omaha explores how the food and restaurant scene in the metro brings us together as a community. Hosted by KVNO’s resident foodie Diane Watson, Dish Omaha airs Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. on Morning Classics with Jeff Koterba.
Meet Diane
KVNO’s resident foodie Diane Watson is an actor and culinary artist who hosts “The Leftover Chef” series on YouTube. Conceived as an extra time project during Covid, she continues to help everyone save money and the planet by creating easy and inventive ways to repurpose leftovers.
She studied cooking at the HomeChef school in San Francisco and acting at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena.
Diane regularly appears onstage and in film, and teaches improvisation.
She’s been a member of the Omaha arts scene since returning to Omaha from California. She’s worked at the Omaha Symphony and currently serves as board president for the Great Plains Theatre Commons. Diane is working on a Leftover Chef cookbook that will bring readers delicious recipes and secondary concoctions you can make from the leftovers.
November 27th
November 20th
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.
November 13th
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!
November 6th
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.
October 30th
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.
October 23rd
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.
October 16th
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.
October 9th
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?)
October 2nd
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.
September 25th
September 18th
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.
September 11th
September 4th
August 28th
August 21st
August 14th
August 7th
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.
July 31st
July 24th
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.
July 17th
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.
July 10th
July 3rd
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.
June 26th
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!
June 19th
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.
June 12th
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.
June 5th
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.
May 29th
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.
May 22nd
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.
May 15th
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.
May 8th
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.
May 1st
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.
April 24th
An Overview of the show and what you can expect to hear on Dish Omaha!