Eat. Talk. Repeat.

On Today’s Replay Menu:•Enshittification — when good spots go to hell faster than you can say “franchise special”•Our Burger Crawl is serious business — chase the perfect patty or die trying•Ambiance can make or break it — too fancy, I’m broke; too grim, I’m gone•Authenticity’s our lifeline — mid-meat at One Steakhouse? John would rather eat his shoe•Staff with a pulse save the day — treat ‘em rig...

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. 👑 The Hamburguesa Principessa has officially knighted a new Best Burger in Las Vegas! 🤞 John promises to try to do better. No guarantees, no timeline, just John. 📰 Food News! A Wizard of Oz–themed bar is coming to Vegas… because that’s exactly what we need down here. 🚨 Spring Mountain restaurant Health District scores are out and let’s just say… yikes....

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. 🥃 Dry January? Absolutely not. We’re talking Buffalo Sober — intentions are pure, execution is questionable. 🏃‍♂️ A Taco Bell Ultramarathon exists… and of course it’s happened in Vegas. What are we doing as a city? 🍗 A KFC stabbing over gravy makes the news… 🎙️ And we’re officially placing bets on how long John’s Pet Peeve rant will last this week. (No o...

Happy New Year! On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. 🎉 Surprise! Sam is back — because starting the year without chaos would feel wrong. 🔮 Ash predicts a wave of restaurant closures in 2026 — tough love, hard truths, no crystal ball required. 🥩 Should steakhouses… become affordable ? We debate whether this is real life or just clever menu math. 🤝 Shoutouts to ETR fans who stopped us “in th...

We first want to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season. Thank you for watching! On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. — a Christmas Special 🎄 🍸 James Reza is back to break down the best places in town to grab festive holiday bar drinks — because if it’s December and you’re not holding something boozy, what are we even doing? 🎁 With fewer recent ventures to report on, we focus on qual...

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. 🏔️ Special on-site episode from Viking Mikes Alpine Yurt Bar! A cozy little getaway from the Vegas heat — no flight, no resort fees. ☕ We’re joined by Jerad Howard of Vesta Coffee (our Arts District neighbor) breaking down the inspiration behind the space and what makes this concept hit different. 🍜 Plus, Chef Brian Coughlin from local—and ETR—favorite Le...

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. 🥩 John has serious beef with Michelin — and at this point, will he ever get over it? (Spoiler: no.) 🕺 The disco show is officially gone. Pour one out for the Strip’s Grand Dance Experiment 🥩 New York may have all the top steakhouses, but Vegas put Delmonico on the map — and we’re taking the win. 🎨 The Arts District is buzzing with new arrivals: Ada’s an...

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. 🎙️ John reminds everyone—loudly, confidently, and with zero room for debate—that there is simply no other podcast like Eat. Talk. Repeat. 🗞️ A heaping serving of food news you can actually use — closures, openings, and those clickbait “updates” that leave out half the story (don’t worry, we fill in the rest). 🍷 Ada’s Food + Wine is officially opening Decem...

On today’s menu: 🍕 Las Vegas Pizza Festival — one day, one industrial event space, endless pizza. Presented by Greco and Sons. 🧀 Sample Detroit, Sicilian, New York, and a dozen other unique styles from the city’s top pizzerias and pizzaiolos. (Yes, “unlimited” means what you think it means.) 🎙️ Eat Talk Repeat hosts hit the floor to interview Vegas’ best pizza makers. Tips, secrets, and maybe a...

On today’s menu: 🥞 Is Ash the Pancake or Hamburger Principessa? Why choose—she’s royalty over the whole damn griddle. 🔥 The beef between Ash and John is strong — BBQ crawl update incoming. (Smoke? Drama? Yes.) 🍝 Oh look… another Italian restaurant spin-off. 🚪 Closures, rumors, and the usual restaurant roulette. 🥄 TGIF: Du-par’s is officially back at Suncoast! Which means pancakes… which means...

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. we’re serving up a full spread of Vegas food news… and some absolute chaos. 🍽️ Closures & Openings — the latest restaurants calling it quits and the new kids on the block you’ll want to try ASAP. 🍷 Events Rundown — Burgers & Beaujolais, In Pour Taste, and… a bombing at Piero’s ?? Yes, you read that right. 🔥 John’s Hierarchy of Things He Hates — th...

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. we’re back and fired up — literally. ✈️ John returns from his long vacation — sunburned, opinionated, and ready to rant. 🍝 The long-awaited Bellagio trifecta — Carbone , and the new Riviera — are officially open. Worth the hype or déjà food? 🔥 SMKD BBQ takes over the old Bell’s BBQ space — bold move or just blowing smoke? 🍕 Detroit-style pizza is making...

On today’s menu we’re doing something new — The ETR 3! Our Favorite top 3 Vegas spots across 20+ categories … from brunches and burgers to power lunches and pastries. Disagreements? Oh, there are plenty. Abstentions? Definitely. Trash talk? Always. Categories include: ☕ Coffee Shops | 🍳 Breakfast & Brunch | 🍽️ Power Lunch | 🥩 Steakhouses | 🇮🇹 Italian | 🥢 Thai | 🍕 Pizza | 🍔 Burgers | 🍾 C...

Step inside Delmonico Steakhouse with us, home of the 2025 Burger Crawl–winning smash burger! 🍔🏆 Ash, John, and The Food Gal sat down with Chef Ronnie Rainwater to talk about the story behind the burger that took the crown — from inspiration and ingredients to what it means for the Emeril Lagasse legacy in Las Vegas. 🎙Great conversation, incredible food, and a behind-the-scenes look at a true Ve...

Step inside Tamba Las Vegas , where Indian spices meet high-end Vegas flair. In this episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat., hosts John Curtas and Ash Watkins explore one of the Strip’s most talked-about restaurants with an exclusive lineup of guests: 🔥 Sunny Dhillon, the visionary behind Tamba’s comeback and Vegas dining revival 🍸 Olivier Morowati, hospitality powerhouse (and one of John’s former studen...

On Today’s Menu: Tamba on-site recording — spicy food, spicier commentary… coming soon on the podcast! Bazaar Meat… FINALLY. Was it worth the wait? Oh yes. Mid coffee at The Coffee Class — John’s real takeaway? Finding his Halloween costume: a Summerlin pilates mom. Greek Fest continues — ouzorita in hand, video on deck. Pet Peeves: the yin and yang edition (balance = impossible). Listener spotlig...

On Today’s Menu: Sam is BACK from vacation — but the Venetian may never recover. Pizza Fest déjà vu — will the crew get kicked out again? Place your bets. Greek Food Fest keeps the ouzo flowing (yes, John’s still claiming heritage). Shoutout to Josh & Rachel for their mini burger crawl — inspired by our chaos. Kat Thomas uncorks a fine wine update you’ll want to sip on. Rio making a comeback?...

On Today’s Menu: You can now submit your own pet peeves on our website ( eattalkrepeat.com )!  John unveils his updated Where to Eat & Why list for 2025 — including the best 36 restaurants right now and the worst meals of the year so far. Big shakeups at the Palms: Mabel’s BBQ, Vetri Cucina, and Rojo Lounge all on their way out — what went wrong? EDO’s ambitious expansion plans: new brasserie,...

On Today’s Menu: 🎙️ A long-awaited guest finally joins us: James Reza, downtown insider, writer, editor, and cocktail connoisseur. 📰 How Reza helped unleash John Curtas, the food critic on Las Vegas (blame him or thank him). 📉 Is Las Vegas really “dead”? We unpack the tourism stats, Wall Street meddling, and the slow death of the $0.99 shrimp cocktail myth. 💸 Why filet mignon is $95 in Vegas bu...

On Today’s Menu: 🎉 Major announcement: EatTalkRepeat.com is finally LIVE — links, episodes, socials, newsletter, future merch… it’s all happening! The Strip goes full carnivore: Bizarre Meat, Cote, Boa, Delmonico, Smith & Wollensky, & Cut turn the Venetian into a certified meat locker Spiegelworld rebrands Diner Ross… into a steakhouse with tater tots and tartare Upscale Indian food final...

John’s back from the dead (sort of), and we’ve got a lot to catch up on. On today's menu... 🧀 Cheese Heaven in Beverly Hills Ash visits the legendary Beverly Hills Cheese Store — no tip prompts, endless samples, and the kind of dairy experience that makes you rethink your life choices. 🦞 Lobster Rolls Are Like Sex Hot, buttery, Massachusetts-style, and worth the mess. John makes it weird. 🍛...

On Today’s Menu: Post–4th of July recovery and burger crawl reflections Ingredient Wars: Caviar vs. Truffle — which fancy ingredient overstayed its welcome? Texture Excuses: Are they childish or valid? (Spoiler: John wants to fork people in the eye) Vegas summer dining deals and why now’s the time to eat like a local Full reviews of 9 restaurants, including a heated conversation of… Carbone Rivier...

On Today’s Menu: 🎆 Fourth of July & Final Bites: We made it. The Great Las Vegas Steakhouse Burger Crawl has reached its glorious, greasy finale. After 16 contenders and 3 months of carnivorous commitment, we're revealing the definitive top four — and crowning the best steakhouse cheeseburger in town. 🍔 The Final Four: Delmonico Steakhouse , Peter Luger Steak House , Mae Daly's , and...

On Today’s Menu: 🍳 The Burger Crawl Final Four & Winner Announcement Episode We’ve reached the semi-finals in our Steakhouse Burger Crawl — and the contenders are fierce. The burger finale 4th of July episode is coming in hot. Flavor wins. Fries might break the tie. And Sam still inhales his before the photo is taken. 🇨🇦 John’s Canadian Culinary Comeback Tour Vancouver’s still got Roots — but...

On Today’s Menu: 🍳 Steak. Egg. Burger. Madness.: We’re on location at Carversteak Las Vegas to tackle their brand-new Steak & Egg Burger — stacked with Wagyu rib cap, Gruyère, crispy shallots, horseradish cream, chimichurri, and a sunny-side egg. Is it too much? Or just enough? 👨‍🍳 Meet the Mastermind: Executive Chef, Daniel Ontiveros: From Therapy to Carversteak, Chef Daniel walks us throu...