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Erik Totten is the founder and publisher of Food & Spirits Magazine in Omaha, Nebraska. He's worked in publications for the last 21 years at all levels. As well as serving as a writer, designer, photographer and editor, he's also founded two publications which have allowed him to grow into being a publisher, which he would describe as his 'true calling'.
Letter From the Publisher: Issue 20
This issue of Food & Spirits Magazine marks a bit of a milestone for us. In your hands is the 20th issue of FSM. Perhaps it’s needless to say, but I’ll go ahead and say it anyway… it’s been quite
Read More6 of Our Favorite Reubens
For those of us in Omaha, the Reuben sandwich is our fair city’s iconic food item. Although its invention is still open for debate to many in the country, here in Omaha, we know it’s ours (for more information on
Read MoreTalk Radio Show ‘It’s Saturday Morning’ to Feature Food and Spirits Discussion
What are your plans for the weekend? Looking for a new place to dine or enjoy a few spirits with friends? Are you wondering what shows, charity or local sporting events you could attend? An interesting one-hour lifestyle show, It’s
Read MoreLetter from the Publisher: Issue 19
The 19th issue of Food & Spirits Magazine is in front of you. We sure are proud of this one because of a few changes that have been made. Along with a number of design changes, you’ll see some pretty
Read MoreBites & Sips: Issue 18
MCC’s Sage Student Bistro Sage is now open during the College’s fall quarter. Lunch hours are Monday-Thursday, 11am-1:30pm, and dinner hours are Monday-Thursday 6-8pm, with last seating at 8pm. Sage operates as a customer focused classroom providing students with an
Read MoreLetter From the Publisher: Issue 18
Welcome to the 18th issue of Food & Spirits Magazine. As always, we’ve got some great articles and photos that you are sure to enjoy. Many of your favorite writers are back and we’ve also made a few additions to
Read MoreAn Interview with Restauranteur Terry Alexander
In my world (as someone who works for a magazine covering the food and spirits industry), if you mention that you’re going to Chicago and you’re looking for places to go and things to do, there are a few givens.
Read MoreFavorite Summertime Cocktails
Like food and beer, the cocktail scene has gone through some dramatic revisions over the last couple of years. Craft cocktails are the latest rage, and that follows a big upswing in the popularity of infusions, bitters and other house
Read MoreOmaha’s Largest Pizza Review #6
Food & Spirits Magazine recently hosted Omaha’s 6th Annual Pizza Review at The Waiting Room. As it has been for the previous years, a capacity crowd was on hand to sample pizza from over 15 Omaha pizza restaurants and hear
Read MoreLetter From the Publisher: Issue 17
Welcome to the latest issue of Food & Spirits Magazine. This issue of FSM is the ‘Cocktail Issue’, and as you might suspect, includes a great deal of information on cocktails, the ‘art’ of craft, infusions, garnishes, and where you
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