Omaha Restaurant Association Congratulates 2018 Hospitality Hall of Fame Inductees

The Omaha Hospitality Hall of Fame celebrated its 26th anniversary at the Induction Dinner on October 21, an annual event presented by the Omaha Restaurant Association (dineoutomaha.com). The purpose of the event each year is to recognize achievement in the restaurant/food service industry among past and present restaurant owners, managers, chefs, event planners, culinarians, educators, purveyors and others who have significantly contributed to the industry.

Five hospitality industry leaders were inducted this year, bringing the total to 133. This year’s Hall of Fame honorees include Dwight Becker, Bronco Wines; Kim Brown, Sysco – Lincoln, Inc; Greg Cutchall, Cutchall Management Co.; “Tiger” Tom Lynch, Tiger Toms; and Ann Mellen, M’s Pub. Visit www.omahahospitalityhalloffame.com for inductee bios.

Hosted by Metropolitan Community College Institute for the Culinary Arts at the Fort Omaha Campus, the Omaha Hospitality Hall of Fame Induction Dinner also served as a fundraiser for culinary and hospitality students. The menu creation and food preparation were provided by the students, faculty, and staff at the institute. Entertainment was provided by Tom Sena and Michael Pujado.

The Omaha Restaurant Association was established in 1944 as a nonprofit organization to promote the highest standard of quality in the Omaha hospitality industry through leadership, scholarship, philanthropy and advocacy. To learn more, visit dineoutomaha.com or contact (402) 493-4739 / dineoutoften@cox.net.