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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...

We’re on the road — okay, two blocks away — at Echo Taste & Sound with Vegas culinary icon Chef Natalie Young . From her legendary pancakes to her analog record players, Nat walks us through her new Arts District gem: part listening lounge, part brunch haven, and 100% a certified vibe . On Today’s Menu: 🎧 The magic of Hi-Fi audio and what makes Echo different 🥞 Why her pancakes taste like co...

On Today’s Menu: Shrimp tails in pasta? Ash calls it a microaggression. John rolls his eyes. When craft cocktails jumped the shaker John drops his top Vegas steakhouse list… 20 years later. Ash goes to bat for Golden Steer. James Trees takes over Voodoo Steak at the Rio — is it a “mis-STEAK”? Batista’s closes with zero warning. PR disaster or something worse? Matt Meyer’s new venture: a dry-aged m...

On Today’s Menu: 🍔 Cro-Burger Alert – 1228 Main makes the croissant burger real. Crescent vs. round? It’s delicious either way — but maybe limit it to nine a day for maximum hype. 🥩 Steakhouse Burger Wars – Carversteak drops a $45 Wagyu + egg bomb. John calls it yolk porn for bros; Ash says it's the Instagram tax. 🍸 Bar Boheme ’s Late-Night Steal – $15 burger and fries after 9PM with a drin...

On Today’s Menu: 🔪 Italian Food Smackdown: John unleashes on Battista's Hole in the Wall and the state of Italian-American slop across Vegas. Monzù – Italian Oven + Bar ? Amazing. Vetri Cucina ? Great. Battista’s? Legendary for the wrong reasons. 🍸 Cocktail Conspiracy: John's pet peeve of the week targets the shrinking, weakening cocktails plaguing Vegas bars. Are we being duped one $22...

On Today’s Menu: Opening chaos: Exploding water bottles, soggy notes, and John’s retirement unraveling. Crudo Confessional: John’s Italian seafood trip sparks a debate — true Crudo vs. Americanized ceviche. Burger Crawl Update: Final Four are locked — Delmonico, Mae Daly’s, Peter Luger, and Nicco’s. Who’s ready to burger down? Closures Galore: Farewell to Hogs & Heifers, Chamana's Café, Mr...

On Today’s Menu: 🎯 Bramàre & Table 34 Closed — John unpacks the Glusman family feud that shut down two Vegas restaurants. Felony charges, threats at Piero’s, and a cautionary tale: Never go into business with your family. 🍔 Burger Crawl Math — $31 for the burger, $30 to park? John’s not having it. We break down the true cost of Strip steakhouse burgers and why Nicco’s and Mae Daly’s are look...

On Today’s Menu: John returns from Italy Anniversary dinner at Robuchon European hospitality > American hostess stands Vegas cappuccinos: a national embarrassment Ash, Sam, and John prepare for the ultimate eat-off: Steakhouse Burger Crawl Final Four 🥇 The top four steakhouse burgers are crowned: #1 Delmonico – The smash burger GOAT #2 Mae Daly’s – A perfect classic, no frills #3 Peter Luger –...

We went on the road to Vegas Unstripped at the Palms, and it’s chaos in the best way. Champagne was sabered, Sam got iced, and we ate... everything. From escargot donuts to foie gras ice cream, this episode is a love letter to Vegas' best chefs. On Today’s Menu: Culinary highlights from Partage & Le Club with Chef Yuri Szarsewski Golden Steer Steakhouse's expansion to New York & more with...

Vegas Unstripped 2025 is just around the corner — and we’ll be there — so we’re bringing back our most popular episode that dives into last year’s Unstripped, plus a whole lot more. On Today’s Reheated Menu: John goes semi-viral (again) for calling Tony Hsieh a “drug-addicted creep” Private membership clubs — worth it or nah? Vegas Unstripped recap + behind-the-scenes local gossip The CWOSSAIIIINT...

On Today’s Menu: 💔 Tribute is paid to Christopher Janz, a respected figure in the Las Vegas food community, who passed away unexpectedly. 🍞 Daily Bread vs.1228 Main – The carb wars begin! Ash and John dive into their favorite loaves, legendary focaccia, and the casual joy of grabbing a fresh-baked gem to go. Plus, a shoutout to the ginger chicken salad that channels the spirit of Wolfgang Puck’s...