Here for the Food
Here For the Story: Culture & Cuisine
β˜… HFTF Event 🍽 Dinner

Here For the Story: Culture & Cuisine

August 16, 2026 Β· 4:30 PM – 8 PM

🍽 Dinner πŸ“ Lincoln $45-$75

Food has a way of bringing people together, but every great meal has an even greater story behind it.

Join us for Here For The Story: Culture & Cuisine, an intimate dinner experience where you'll enjoy incredible food while hearing the inspiring journeys behind two local businesses. William Llanos of Golden Chickens and Amrita Mahapatra of Biji's Best will share how their backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences have shaped the food they serve and the businesses they've built.

Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared meal, connect with fellow food lovers, and experience meaningful conversations that celebrate the people and cultures making our community stronger.

Whether you're passionate about food, entrepreneurship, or simply love discovering the stories behind local businesses, this is an evening you won't want to miss.

Why Attend?
Enjoy a chef-prepared meal from two outstanding local restaurants.
Hear the inspiring stories behind the people and businesses.
Meet fellow food lovers and community members.
Support local entrepreneurs and celebrate cultural diversity.
Experience an evening that's equal parts dinner, conversation, and community.

Here For The Story is a live dinner experience that brings together local chefs, entrepreneurs, artists, and community leaders for meaningful conversations over an unforgettable meal. Through food and storytelling, we celebrate the people shaping our community one story at a time.

Amrita Mahapatra

Featured Chef

Amrita Mahapatra

Founder - Biji's Best

Biji’s Best

William Llanos

Featured Chef

William Llanos

Founder - The Golden Chickens

The Golden Chickens

Date

August 16, 2026

Time

4:30 PM – 8 PM

Venue

Of the Earth Florals
8320 Glynoaks Dr, Ste 120, Lincoln, NE , Lincoln, NE 68516

4:30 PM

Doors Open

5 PM

Welcome + Buffet Opens

5:30 PM

First Conversation

6 PM

Intermission

6:15 PM

Giveaways

6:25 PM

Second Conversation

7 PM

Social Moment

7:45 PM

End of Event