EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 1H 3M
Cibo Vino Late Career Pivots for Don Doty & Wendy Becker
from Restaurant Hoppen · host Hurrdat Media
Don Doty and Wendy Becker were both comfortable in their culinary positions, but memories of a trip to Rome inspired Don to make a bold move—open a new restaurant late in his career. The gamble paid off as Cibo Vino is thriving and supplying downtown Omaha with a welcoming, down-home Italian experience. 🌐 Learn more about Cibo Vino:https://www.cibovinoomaha.com/ This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to Hurrdat ONE Website or visit Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel! Timestamps 00:00:00 – Intro: The Italian Restaurant Omaha Needed 00:00:57 – The Rome Meal That Inspired Cibo Vino 00:04:30 – Why Simplicity Creates the Best Italian Food 00:08:45 – No Shortcuts: House-Made Pasta, Bread & Sauces 00:13:30 – Why Consistency Is the Key to Restaurant Success 00:18:20 – 25-Year Friendship → Business Partnership 00:23:00 – Opening a Restaurant During Uncertainty 00:27:30 – Front vs Back of House (And Why It Usually Clashes) 00:32:45 – How They Built a Positive Restaurant Culture 00:38:40 – Leading a Team Without Toxic Kitchen Culture 00:44:30 – Why Italian Food? Passion + Simplicity 00:48:00 – The Story Behind the Name “Cibo Vino” 00:52:10 – The Focaccia Everyone Talks About 00:56:30 – Family Involvement & Building a Legacy 01:02:15 – Why Teamwork Beats Hierarchy in the Kitchen 01:07:30 – Starter Pastas Explained (A Better Dining Experience) 01:13:45 – Best Non-Pasta Dishes You Need to Try 01:19:30 – Fresh vs Dry Pasta (When Each Is Better) 01:25:10 – How Chefs Pair Pasta with Sauces 01:31:00 – From Corporate Career to Self-Taught Chef 01:38:30 – Opening Day Chaos (And What They Learned) 01:45:00 – How to Handle Stress in a Busy Restaurant 01:51:30 – How Cibo Vino Has Grown Since Opening 01:57:00 – What Guests Don’t Understand About Restaurants 02:02:00 – Why They Love the Restaurant Industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Don Doty and Wendy Becker were both comfortable in their culinary positions, but memories of a trip to Rome inspired Don to make a bold move—open a new restaurant late in his career. The gamble paid off as Cibo Vino is thriving and supplying downtown Omaha with a welcoming, down-home Italian experience. 🌐 Learn more about Cibo Vino:https://www.cibovinoomaha.com/ This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to Hurrdat ONE Website or visit Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel! Timestamps 00:00:00 – Intro: The Italian Restaurant Omaha Needed 00:00:57 – The Rome Meal That Inspired Cibo Vino 00:04:30 – Why Simplicity Creates the Best Italian Food 00:08:45 – No Shortcuts: House-Made Pasta, Bread & Sauces 00:13:30 – Why Consistency Is the Key to Restaurant Success 00:18:20 – 25-Year Friendship → Business Partnership 00:23:00 – Opening a Restaurant During Uncertainty 00:27:30 – Front vs Back of House (And Why It Usually Clashes) 00:32:45 – How They Built a Positive Restaurant Culture 00:38:40 – Leading a Team Without Toxic Kitchen Culture 00:44:30 – Why Italian Food? Passion + Simplicity 00:48:00 – The Story Behind the Name “Cibo Vino” 00:52:10 – The Focaccia Everyone Talks About 00:56:30 – Family Involvement & Building a Legacy 01:02:15 – Why Teamwork Beats Hierarchy in the Kitchen 01:07:30 – Starter Pastas Explained (A Better Dining Experience) 01:13:45 – Best Non-Pasta Dishes You Need to Try 01:19:30 – Fresh vs Dry Pasta (When Each Is Better) 01:25:10 – How Chefs Pair Pasta with Sauces 01:31:00 – From Corporate Career to Self-Taught Chef 01:38:30 – Opening Day Chaos (And What They Learned) 01:45:00 – How to Handle Stress in a Busy Restaurant 01:51:30 – How Cibo Vino Has Grown Since Opening 01:57:00 – What Guests Don’t Understand About Restaurants 02:02:00 – Why They Love the Restaurant Industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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