- Owner Gladys Harrison reduced portion sizes at Big Mama’s Kitchen to maintain the quality of Southern-style meals without raising prices, addressing rising food costs while keeping meals accessible for North Omaha residents.
- Longtime customers appreciate the effort, recognizing the restaurant’s role in providing affordable dining options in a neighborhood with limited food choices. Harrison is now inviting the community to provide feedback through an online survey to help shape future menu decisions.
- Harrison is considering adding two additional catfish options, swai and basa, potentially at lower prices, giving customers more choices while responding to economic challenges and community needs..
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
In North Omaha, one local restaurant owner is opening up about a decision many business owners rarely admit: she’s reduced portion sizes to maintain quality without raising prices — and now she’s inviting the community to help shape what comes next.
Big Mama’s Kitchen and Catering, located at The Highlander, is known for its Southern-style meals, including fried catfish and oven-baked chicken. Owner Gladys Harrison says inflation and rising food costs have made it a challenge to keep meals both high-quality and affordable…