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This week on Eat. Talk. Repeat. , Ash is hungover, John’s annoyed by everything, and Sam's eager to argue about burgers. We’ve hit 15 of Vegas’ top steakhouse burgers, and now it’s time to start winnowing it down to the Final Four. (Spoiler: emotions are running high, and nobody agrees.) On Today's Menu: 🥐 Full review of Bar Boheme , the elegant new Parisian bistro on Main Street. Duck li...

We went out of the studio and deep into taco territory this week at the Tacos & Tamales Festival with the legendary Leticia “Letty” Mitchell, chef and owner of Letty's de Leticia's Cocina , Leticia's Cocina & Cantina , and the new seafood-forward Carmelita's Mar Y Tierra . On Today’s Menu: 🌮 From hand-pressed tortillas to birria ramen, Letty shares: Her Las Vegas food journey — from 1964...

On Today’s Menu: The steakhouse burger crawl is getting intense — John is 9 deep, Sam's trying to catch up, & Ash is barely hanging on No spoilers (yet), but Final Four talk is heating up ICYMI, we’re on video now & John’s showing chest hair… viewer discretion advised Influencer food frauds Bar Boheme buzz grows Rant alert: bacon jam, QR codes, tipping culture, speakerphones in public, &am...

On Today’s 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 right, or...

Chef Gio of Monzù – Italian Oven + Bar shares his culinary journey, from his family's rich restaurant legacy to his personal experiences in the kitchen. He discusses the importance of authenticity in Italian cuisine, his influences, and the transition from a career in opera to becoming a celebrated chef. He also touches on his awards and recognition in the culinary world, highlighting his cont...

On Today’s Menu: Monzu show coming soon!! Steakhouse burger crawl updatessss! Vegas Unstripped is back April 27 at Palms! Serious foodies, mark your calendars. Bazaar Meat is closing (and moving!) – what’s next for this legendary spot? The MEAT of the food news…… Golden Steer is heading to New York – but can it capture that Vegas magic? Or is NY too cutthroat? New restaurant openings, closures, an...

On Today’s Menu: Dayvid Figler of City Cast Las Vegas joins us to talk coffee & cocktails Programming update: we’re on location at Monzu on Tuesday! Review of Last Showgirl on bookandfilmglobe.com  Top, mid, & low-tier coffee spots Moccamaster 2000 — yes, it’s a real thing Our favorite hidden gems Why all roads lead to Liquid Diet The art of a craft cocktail & cocktail bar Why booze is...

On Today's Menu: Falling on our swords… sorry for the audio last week Steakhouse Burger Crawl unveiling with specific criteria & A FRY BREAKER 6 more reasons to ignore & hate Yelp The worst meal we’ve ever eaten or put in our mouth… never forget fingernail pizza We address listener questions, comments, & concerns Monkfish liver: avoid at all costs Stay strong, Signorelli! Thank you...

Welcome back to Eat. Talk. Repeat.! This week, we cover more culinary ground than any other pod or pundit in town — from avant‑garde tasting menus that feel like intergalactic missions to soggy burgers that’ll have you questioning everything.  On Today’s Menu… Tasting Menu Throwdown & Price Tag Debate: Single Thread: Is the hefty price tag worth this gastronomic adventure? You’ll have to liste...

Welcome back to Eat. Talk. Repeat. This week, we cover more ground than any other podcast or journalist in town! From the latest restaurant openings to our burger crawl plans, plus some food news you can actually use, we’ve got it all. John’s even willing to put a steak dinner on the line! Burger Crawl Planning: Wally’s is now officially on the Steak Burger Crawl list. Creating a list of 10 spots...

On Today’s Menu: 30th year of John officially reporting on the Las Vegas food scene How honest and informed opinions are hard to come by (except on this pod) Influencers often compromise their integrity for compensation Did Eater Las Vegas’ Top Restaurant List piss John off? Yes, because they often miss essential local AND quality spots The James Beard Awards have become less meaningful over time...

On Today’s Menu: New Year reflections and John’s travel tales Culinary comparisons: London vs. Las Vegas Dining experiences: recent ventures & exploring new culinary ventures Food news you can use & restaurant updates Breaking news: one of our favorite restaurants is relocating Pizza wars: a taste test Indian cuisine The impact of hospitality groups Pet peeves: menus & tables Questions...

On Today’s Menu: Where to find the best chocolate chip cookie on Earth Taste tempting palate, pleasing pics – short & sweet for the Millennials Retirement is nothing but self-care No strippers, just NY Strip Tuna cutting Holiday dining tips & Valentine's Day ideas High-end Asian cuisine Thai delights The Golden Steer: a culinary comeback Last-minute gourmet gifts Anyone else need a chiro a...

On Today’s Menu: Major Awards 2024 are HERE Former Chef of the Year and Executive Chef & Partner of Brezza & Bar Zazu , Nicole Brisson, joins us Dry aging The problem with Prime How much meat ties into the cigar world Italian adventures with the meat maven of Italy Are there too many steakhouses in Vegas? Nicole’s shocking guilty pleasure The Naughty Angel – what the hell is it? Terrible c...

On Today’s Menu: Sake bombs > caviar bumps 2024 Eater Las Vegas Award Winners just dropped… will they piss John off? John's a slut for fancy soap Burger throwdown: Peter Luger vs. Wally’s Picking on The Hamburguesa Principessa in her absence When do you know a restaurant is f*cked? The minute they say they’re getting a DJ The best burger in Las Vegas debate is coming soon… Vintner Grill: a cont...

On Today's Menu: On-site at Vetri Cucina – the best & most elevated restaurant in Las Vegas (in more ways than one) Interview with Chef Marc Vetri and Chef Jason Janson of Vetri Cucina Pat's King of Steaks vs. Geno's Steaks   What makes a perfect pasta dish Marc Vetri's perspective on how Americans have bastardized authentic Italian food Caviar with Pringles? Most offensive things on a menu… B...

On Today’s Menu: We’ve officially entered our terrible twos era – Happy Foodaversary to us! Pizza Fest is upon us – will we go & get thrown out again? The time to make your Thanksgiving plans is NOW Big money boys expanding brands Trigger warning: caviar on chicken nuggets, truffles, & fad hopping The changing landscape of beef quality & pricing Brunch = difficult customers & high...

On Today’s Menu: Why November is the best month for food lovers How to spend your dining out dollars wisely The On Strip vs. Off-Strip throwdown – give us convenience or give us death The 10 Commandments of Dining…and then some Food allergies & restaurant responsibilities Caviar and truffles: a culinary debate Is taking more than 5 minutes to look through a menu part of the dining experience?...

On Today’s Menu: John took one for the team and went to Norm's Diner NEW on eatinglv.com – The 10 Commandments of Dining…and Then Some Restaurant food music Why consistency is king Top sit-down business dinner meeting restaurants on the Strip Recent Ventures & Spots Mentioned: Featherblade Craft Butchery Norm's Diner Brezza Italian Jive Turkey Vino Aromi Other Mama Winnie & Ethel's Downtow...

On Today’s Menu: Doom scrolling Instagram & Amazon Things that make old men grumble A Las Vegas diner with hipsters & the biggest people you’d ever see Why restaurants need effective PR & marketing strategies to succeed today Only acceptable ice cream flavors Asian food underrepresentation Quick questions for Curtas John found himself debating in favor of Palate Las Vegas ? How a guy k...

On Today’s Menu: New Las Vegas restaurant openings Pizza trends are evolving, with notable pizzaiolos making their mark in the city The gaps in authentic French cuisine The concept of upscale dive bars & how they may lack the true essence of dive culture thanks to millennial influences John’s reaction to Eater Vegas’ latest article on the “best restaurants in the Arts District”… yikes Don’t ge...

On Today’s Menu: This morning, we announced our 2024 Croissant Crawl winner, 1228 Main, on ARC Morning Show Las Vegas with Chef Dustin Lewandowski Sam, John, & Evan Schrieber Strip is being sucked dry by Wall Street No hats, cargo shorts, or dogs bigger than Rocky in restaurants Napkins that aren’t absorbent Sharing food… we’re not against family-style meals, but meal-sharing is a hard no Fusi...

On Today’s Menu: The boys are back from their European adventures Sam loses his escargot virginity  Corporate restaurant taking over one of our local gems… yawn Why Eater Las Vegas is a lame ass website Our top 5 xiaolongbao restaurants in Vegas Insanely priced steak at restaurants Why the American breakfast just f*cking sucks One big pet peeve after another… Michelin-star restaurants are BS Biody...

On Today's Menu: Ash has a new top 5 cheeseburger John & Ash try Palate Las Vegas John’s pet peeve? Chinatown New segment: where are we most looking forward to returning after our weekly ventures? Food News You Can Use: Joy Burgers closed Main Street construction Dark Sister opening in the Arts District Fat Sal’s Deli opening in Downtown Las Vegas Picnic In The Alley SoulBelly BBQ Signora...

On Today’s Menu: Why are we buzzed? John retired… oh how the mighty have fallen Will Eater Vegas piss off John this week? With their newly announced 12 Best Restaurants for Pasta , it’s likely John called it (what’s new) – Sol Mexican Cocina is closing in the Forum Shops  Why we love Cipriani Italian Restaurant: a love letter Our pet peeves of the week: trashed bathrooms, and if someone gets you a...