Posts From Erik Totten
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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'.
FSM’s Interview with Cat Cora
Cat Cora will host The Food Bank’s 8th Annual Celebrity Chef Fundraiser on February 26th. I was able to catch up with her by phone and ask her some questions about her career in food and what makes her tick.
Read MoreHigh School Teams Showcase Skills at MCC’s High School Culinary Invitational
The Institute for the Culinary Arts at Metropolitan Community College holds a High School Culinary Invitational every year for area high school students to compete in. This year marks their fourth year of holding the event, which will be held
Read MoreReviewed: Anthony’s Steakhouse
For Food & Spirits Magazine’s latest round table review we ventured to an Omaha standard – Anthony’s Steakhouse located at 7220 F Street. Anthony’s Steakhouse has been an Omaha mainstay for over 40 years. In it’s early days Anthony’s seated
Read MorePublisher’s Pick: Laos Thai Kitchen
Following along the lines of last issue’s Publisher’s Pick, picking the place that I hear the most about during the span of a couple months, I latched on to another old-school Omaha place that seems to be somewhat of a
Read MoreLetter from the Publisher: Issue 3
Welcome to the third issue of Food & Spirits Magazine. The last quarter has been an exciting time for us, and for Omaha, and a lot has happened in a seemingly short time period. Food and Spirits Magazine will present
Read More7 Places Your Grandparents Ate (and You Should Too)
Although a lot gets said about the great restaurants that Omaha has to offer, what often gets lost are the original establishments that paved the way for the fantastic culinary scene our city has today. With that in mind, here
Read MoreSpring BBQ Review
Considering that the summer is nearly upon us and nothing speaks to the summer like the smell of pellets burning, especially the different varieties from places like Bear Mountain BBQ, and taste of kick ass barbecue. So, we thought the
Read MoreThe Publisher’s Pick: Market Basket
Every day, in the course of putting the magazine together, I get the opportunity to go in and out of so many of the wonderful restaurants Omaha has to offer. Along the way I see many things I wish I
Read MoreLetter From the Publisher: Issue 2
I’m proud to present the second issue of Food & Spirits Magazine. Although it was only a little over three months ago that we premiered our first issue, so much has happened in that time. We’ve made adjustments and changes,
Read MoreReviewed: 7 Monkeys
For Food & Spirits Magazine’s second review we ventured out west to check out 7 Monkeys located at 15805 West Maple Road. 7 Monkeys, started by Lincoln natives David McBride, Kent Forke and Bret Schnittgrund, have been open for just
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