‘Dolce’ is an Inspired Journey into Fine Dining

‘Dolce’ is an Inspired Journey into Fine Dining

Dolce means sweet in Italian and originally started off as a bakery. Owner and Chef Anthony Kueper bought Dolce in 2017 and quickly implemented his spin on fine dining. Kueper was a James Beard semifinalist for Best Chef: Midwest in 2022. He grew up in a military...
‘Ruhlman’s Steakhouse’ Began as an Impossible Dream

‘Ruhlman’s Steakhouse’ Began as an Impossible Dream

Ruhlman’s Steakhouse is the realization of owner Phil Ruhlman’s lifelong dream. He had always wanted to own a steakhouse but thought it would be impossible. Ruhlman paid his way through college bartending at Misty’s Steakhouse and Lounge in Lincoln and graduated with...
‘Porky Butts’ is an Omaha Master of Meats

‘Porky Butts’ is an Omaha Master of Meats

Blane Hunter opened Porky Butts in 2018 after years of competition-winning barbecue. He grew up in South Texas, and it’s not a stretch to say he’s been barbecuing his whole life. He helped his dad as soon as he was able and later attended Fox Valley Technical College...
Via Farina is a Master Class in Carefully Crafted Pizza

Via Farina is a Master Class in Carefully Crafted Pizza

Via Farina opened its doors in May of 2016 in Omaha’s Little Italy initially focusing more on handmade pasta than pizza. Today, the menu features an inspired selection of sourdough Neapolitan-ish pizzas – a pivot executive chef John Rea and his team made during the...