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- By Native StoryLab
This Friday, May 16th, join us on Native Bidaské for an inspiring conversation with Ben Jacobs (Osage Nation), co-owner of Tocabe: An American Indian Eatery and Tocabe Indigenous Marketplace.
With 17 years of experience leading the only Native-owned and operated restaurant in Denver—and now expanding into Denver International Airport’s Concourse A—Ben is changing how people experience Indigenous food.
Located near airport gates that serve international flights, people from all over the globe have the opportunity to experience eating Indigenous food.
In this episode, Ben dives deep into:
- How his family's legacy and Osage heritage shaped Tocabe’s mission
- The exciting launch of their newest restaurant at Denver International Airport
- Sourcing Native-produced ingredients from across Indian Country
- Indigenizing breakfast with bison, elk, and hominy-based dishes
- Building a distribution chain to support Native food sovereignty
- Why Native chefs are redefining Indigenous cuisine through innovation and collaboration
Whether you’re a foodie, entrepreneur, or community leader, you’ll walk away from this episode with powerful insights into Native food systems, the importance of cultural representation, and what it means to serve community through cuisine.
📅 Date: Friday, May 16 at 12 p.m. ET
📍 Watch on Native News Online’s Facebook and YouTube.
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