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On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. , we’re airing out YOUR biggest dining pet peeves. From restaurant habits that drive you absolutely nuts to the things that make John and Ash want to send a dish back, nobody’s leaving this conversation unscathed. Naturally, we have a few opinions of our own. 👉 Visit EatTalkRepeat.com for updates, events, and the ne...

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat., John Curtas and Ash Watkins are back with another round of Las Vegas restaurant reviews, food news, and strong opinions.🥩 The Worst Steak Dinner of the Year? John and Ash review Naughty Angel, plus Lotus of Siam, Cipriani, Gaetano’s, Bar Boheme, Ada’s, Vesta, and more.🐟 Milos puts lunch on the clock. Estiatorio Milos introduces a $45 business lunch, prom...

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. A couple of weeks ago, John posted his 55 Essential Restaurants of Las Vegas on eatinglv.com. This week's episode is the bar list to go with it. Our resident bar fly, James Reza, is back with his 50 essential Las Vegas bars, and we go through the list alphabetically over a round of absinthe. James's list is about bars that matter, not just bars that...

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. , John Curtas and Ash Watkins are back with another round of Las Vegas restaurant reviews, food news, and strong opinions . 🍔 The Worst Burger of the Year? John has some thoughts on Harlo, plus reviews of Amata Modern Thai, Zaytoon, Yu by SIJIE, Hayworth, Ada’s, YEN Viet Kitchen, Banchan, and more. 🔥 SMKD BBQ hits T-Mobile Arena with smoked meats, smashed...

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 but $5...

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat., John Curtas shares a glass with two of Las Vegas’ biggest wine nerds: Eric Prato of Garagiste Wine Room and Dave Klarer of Timeless Hospitality. With Ash out, John finally gets his long-awaited wine episode with plenty of strong opinions and a deep dive into what’s actually happening with wine right now. 🍷 Is the wine industry really in decline? 🍷 Are yo...

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. 🍽️ The Michelin Guide, food influencers, restaurant reviews & the future of Vegas dining — it’s all on the table. In this episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. , Ash Watkins and John Curtis dig into the latest happenings in the Las Vegas food scene, including a closer look at the Michelin Guide’s newest selections and what those awards really mean for local res...

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. What makes a great bar scene—and what happens when the neighborhood around it starts to change? In this episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. , Ash Watkins and John Curtas sit down with James Reza and Derek Stonebarger to talk all things Las Vegas bars, cocktails, and the ever-evolving Arts District. From the realities of running a bar and the challenges of rising...

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. What makes a food influencer credible—and who gets to decide? This week on Eat. Talk. Repeat., John Curtas sits down with Chef Jeffrey Weiss and Phil Zing to dig into the messy world of restaurant marketing, PR, and influencer culture. They break down what actually makes an influencer valuable, how viral food content translates into real business, the ethic...

Las Vegas food news, restaurant gossip, and plenty of opinions—what more could you want? 👀 This week, John and Ash dive into the influence of foodies and influencers, what’s happening with downtown bars and restaurants, celebrity chef culture, restaurant closures, upcoming events, and the local dishes worth talking about. Plus, plenty of Vegas food gossip, personal takes, and a look at what’s sha...

This week on Eat. Talk. Repeat. , we’re joined by Jonathan Jossel , CEO of the Plaza Hotel & Casino and host of On The Corner of Main Street , for an inside look at Downtown Las Vegas. We talk about Jonathan’s journey to Vegas, why he fought to preserve and revive the Plaza, the future of Downtown, tourism, the changing Vegas customer, and what DTLV needs more (or less) of. Plus, we dive into...

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. Ash is out of town, but the show must go on! This week, John Curtas is joined by two of Las Vegas' most connected voices in food and hospitality: Kim Owens, owner of Main St. Provisions, and Melinda Sheckells, longtime lifestyle journalist covering everything from restaurants and entertainment to the people shaping the city. From building chef-driven re...

This week on Eat. Talk. Repeat... Las Vegas never stops eating—and neither do we. This week, John Curtas and Ash Watkins break down the biggest restaurant news around town, including the return of Valencian Gold, a beloved Montreal deli making its way to Henderson, another local expansion, and why one Arts District brewery is calling it quits. Then it's review time. Ash shares her thoughts on...

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. Are Vegas' viral burgers actually worth the hype? This week, Ash puts two of the city's hottest burger spots head-to-head while John dives into some of the best pizza and bakery stops in town. From beef tallow fries to stone-ground tortillas, we're covering everything you need to know before your next meal. 🍽️ Restaurant Rundown * Signora Pizza...

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. Looking for the best restaurants in Las Vegas? This week on Eat. Talk. Repeat., Ash Watkins and John Curtas break down some of the newest spots in town, revisit Vegas classics, and cover the latest food news happening around the city.🍽️ Restaurant RundownSwaadBob Taylor's Ranch HouseClass VermuteriaEcho Taste SoundHung Up on WineCrush PadElia Authentic...

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat.🍕 The Las Vegas Pizza Festival is back! We tell you why VIP is the only way to do it and catch you up on all the biggest food news around town—from a new Arts District juice bar and Rebellion Market's sandwich expansion to Bar Boheme's bakery pop-up and The Sports Bra's surprising move to Las Vegas.🍽️ Restaurant Rundown:This week we ate... a lot...

🎆 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 Nicco's Steakhouse...

On this week's episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat.: 🍽️ The Review-Journal's 2026 Top 100 Restaurants list is out, and John has thoughts. Lots of them. 🏆 Which restaurants deserved their spot? Which ones were shocking omissions? And does the Hall of Fame list actually represent the best of Las Vegas dining? 📋 John and Ash break down the biggest surprises, questionable selections, and notable sn...

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat.🏆 Las Vegas finally has a James Beard Award winner again — but was it a victory for the city or another example of why the awards have lost credibility?🌮 John and Ash break down a packed week of dining, including Ai Pazzi, KROK, PublicUs, Javier's, Cipriani, Lotus, Lotus of Siam, and Diamond Spur Provisions.🔥 The debate gets heated as they discuss Che...

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat.: 🍔 Ash visits In-N-Out five times in one week (for research purposes, obviously) 🌮 Aroma Latin American Cocina emerges as one of the biggest surprises of the year 🥪 Proper Sandwich Co., Holstein's, Cipriani, Meraki, Le Club by Partage & more 🍸 A new Vegas cocktail bar opens with 140+ cocktails and absolutely zero TVs 📍 The largest In-N-Out on t...

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. From hidden gem debates to overrated takes, the ETR crew is answering 25 of the most common, chaotic, and chronically DM’d Vegas food questions. 🍜🌮🍸 Best late-night eats? Most worth-it splurge? Where are we actually taking visitors? And yes — what’s genuinely overrated. Consider this your unofficial guide to eating your way through Las Vegas, straight fr...

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. 🍔 National Burger Day hot takes 🍕 Vegas pizza rankings drama 🌮 Aroma Latin American Cocina opens in Chinatown ☕ Almond & Oat expands downtown 🍷 “Sideways,” wine movies & nostalgic Vegas restaurants🥂 Mother’s Day brunch excellence at La Fontaine 📍 TonShou, Hayworth, PublicUS, Zero Bond, 1228 Main & more This week on Eat. Talk. Repeat., Joh...

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. 🍜Lotus of Siam is back at its original Commercial Center location 🇪🇸José Andrés “Spain My Way” dinner experience  🦞Connie & Ted’s in West Hollywood is closing  💀🍔Heart Attack Grill is closing  🚗🎬Snappy’s Burgers is expanding  🍸BlueBirdLV launches Vegas happy hour tracker  🥩New butcher shops coming to Vegas  🍺Bartho’s Bierbar opens in the Arts D...

Vegas Unstripped 2026 was anything but chill. 🍽️🔥 This year, ETR hit Vegas Unstripped 2026 with Ash on the ground solo , repping the team, making rounds, talking food, and apparently turning it into a full-time campaign against John. 😂 From chef chats to industry mingling, Ash made sure every conversation somehow circled back to giving John a little grief. Priorities. Vegas Unstripped always bri...

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat.: ✈️ John’s Honolulu hotel breakdown: Royal Hawaiian, Kahala, & Halekulani 🍣 Best sushi in Hawaii? 🥥 Pink coconut pancakes, loco moco, Spam debates, and more 📍 The Hat officially opens in Las Vegas ⭐ StarChefs 2026 Las Vegas Rising Stars Awards Subscribe, leave a review, and sign up for our newsletter: The Amuse Bouche 🥂www.eattalkrepeat.com 📩  Got...