On Today’s Menu:  Aroma Latin American Cocina by Chef Steve Kestler Azzurra Cucina Italiana Kaiseki Yuzu - Sushi Bro Sam: activated Double Zero Pie & Pub w/ John Arena (Metro Pizza) Basillico - 6th time a charm? Wild Fig BBQ - shoutout to fellow brisket hound, JB 1228 Main… agaiiiin Delilah Lounge & Fine Dining Nobu Newport Beach Food News You Can Use: Peter Lugar Summertime Blues – Love to Hate and Love to Love Thanks for tuning into today’s episode! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show, & make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at Eating Las Vegas & Eat. Talk. Repeat. TWITTER: @EatTalkRepeat, @EatingLasVegas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney INSTAGRAM: @EatTalkRepeatLV, @JohnCurtas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney

On Today’s Menu:  Formative hot dogs & a heated French fry debate All the things we love to hate during the worst month of the year Who doesn’t love a good summer chili dog? The art of a good burger Our official PSA to grown men Food News You Can Use: Lawsuit attempts to stop hot LA eatery from opening at Fountainbleu Mexican restaurant, Leoncito, going into Red Rock this October Hard Hat Lounge is returning to business by the end of September Meatball Hero serves freshly made Italian-inspired sandwiches from a renovated 1954 Silverdome trailer Some regional chains are moving in like Bojangles, Whataburger, & Zippy’s  Nevada Brew Works is ending its ½ off burger Wednesday special Balla’s half-priced steak verdict  Recent Ventures & Spots Mentioned:  Marche Bacchus Bavette's Steakhouse & Bar A Restaurant in Newport Beach Capriotti's Sandwich Shop 00 Pie & Pub (pro tip: make a reservation) Taqueria Los Catrines 7th & Carson Downtown Kitchen & Bar Rincon de Buenos Aires Braeswood Barbecue  ONE Steakhouse SoulBelly BBQ Thanks for tuning into today’s episode! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show, & make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at Eating Las Vegas & Eat. Talk. Repeat. TWITTER: @EatTalkRepeat, @EatingLasVegas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney INSTAGRAM: @EatTalkRepeatLV, @JohnCurtas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney

Food News You Can Use: Summertime Blues – Top 10 Things We Love to Hate on eatinglv.com (aka John’s shit list) Arts District spots like Vesta Coffee Roasters and Yu-Or-Mi Sushi Bar are expanding to southwest Las Vegas Durango Casino & Resort is set to open on November 20th  Michael Mina is opening a spot at Mandalay Bay The titty tax at Sapphire Gentlemen’s Club Recent Ventures: Taste of Asia in Las Vegas at Suncoast Hotel and Casino IZAKAYA GO Daeho Kalbijjim Las Vegas Hot Chicken Sandwich at 1228 Main (pls sponsor us) Edo Gastro Tapas & Wine Ocean Prime Las Vegas Delilah Lounge & Fine Dining’s Beef Wellington B.S. Taqueria at The Sundry Thanks for tuning into today’s episode! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show, & make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at Eating Las Vegas & Eat. Talk. Repeat. TWITTER: @EatTalkRepeat, @EatingLasVegas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney INSTAGRAM: @EatTalkRepeatLV, @JohnCurtas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney

Food News You Can Use: Paris Part Deux on eatinglv.com Wynn has a $120 cocktail called the Matterhorn In-N-Out maskless policy Foxtail Coffee Co. is opening two new spots replacing Starbucks' spots Local Las Vegas spots named as America’s favorite mom-and-pop shops: The Silver Stamp and ITs IZAKAYA Balla Italian Soul in the Sahara announces deals for Nevada locals and industry professionals Yukon and Tacotarian are doing a mashup Esther’s 2.0 updates Recent Ventures & Spots Mentioned: 1228 Main Carson Kitchen YU-OR-MI SUSHI Nevada Brew Works New Asian BBQ 00 Pie & Pub Half Bird – Chicken & Beer: In-N-Out type burgers with a higher education Marche Bacchus Brezza | Italian Restaurant Viva by Ray Garcia B.S. Taqueria Thanks for tuning into today’s episode! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show, & make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at Eating Las Vegas & Eat. Talk. Repeat. TWITTER: @EatTalkRepeat, @EatingLasVegas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney INSTAGRAM: @EatTalkRepeatLV, @JohnCurtas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney

Recent Ventures: Taste of Asia by Karrie Hung at the Suncoast Hotel & Casino: UH-mazing The UnCommons at The Sundry Food Hall: B.S. Taqueria by Ray Garcia, Bar Oysterette, & Mizunara Ash’s 1228 Main adventure with Amanda Signorelli from The Golden Steer Steakhouse Rapid Fire Q&A Spots Mentioned: Other Mama Estiatorio Milos Naxos Taverna & Kallisto Oyster Bar at Red Rock Casino Aburiya Raku Cleaver Restaurant Las Vegas Herbs and Rye Lamoon The Patio Wine Garden IZAKAYA GO Krung Thai Restaurant 138 Restaurant Harlo | Steakhouse and Bar District One Kitchen and Bar Viet Noodle Bar Sparrow + Wolf  Main St Provisions Vetri Cucina Osteria Fiorella Life's A Bagel New York Bagel N Bakery Johnny Mac's Sports Bar & Grill Trattoria NAKAMURA-YA Matteo's Ristorante Italiano SAHARA Las Vegas - Balla Italian Soul YU-OR-MI SUSHI Curryzen Yukon Pizza Good Pie Edo Gastro Tapas & Wine Thanks for tuning into today’s episode! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show, & make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at Eating Las Vegas & Eat. Talk. Repeat. TWITTER: @EatTalkRepeat, @EatingLasVegas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney INSTAGRAM: @EatTalkRepeatLV, @JohnCurtas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney

Recent Ventures & Spots Mentioned: 1228 Main celebrity dinner with Sam as a special guest Yummy Kitchen 138 Restaurant: John takes his third trip out there, and it is better than ever Tacotarian… mind numbingly not good Houston TX Hot Chicken YU-OR-MI SUSHI Casa Don Juan Food News You Can Use: Thank you, City Cast Las Vegas, for the newsletter feature! Triple George’s $20 lunch (pro tip: go to In-N-Out instead) Havana 1957 Cuban Cuisine coming to the Flamingo You know it’s bad when they include a 4% charge to go towards health insurance for the staff Pet Peeve: dinner conversations that take a left turn (bowel movements, blow jobs, colonoscopies, etc.) Thanks for tuning into today’s episode! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show, & make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at Eating Las Vegas & Eat. Talk. Repeat. TWITTER: @EatTalkRepeat, @EatingLasVegas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney INSTAGRAM: @EatTalkRepeatLV, @JohnCurtas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney

On Today’s Menu: Ash’s recent trip to Palm Springs The Crudo King of Las Vegas tries a new crudo The Fussy Feinschmecker debates the Ultimate Master Debater, Matt Brooks, about Michael's Gourmet Room The marriage of good food and good wine Recent Ventures & Spots Mentioned: 1228 Main's dinner reveal: limited menu... but get the chicken pot pie Ocean Prime Las Vegas: flashy, dashy, & civilized Michael's Gourmet Room Esther's Kitchen Pet Peeves: Cockroaches from 1984 Chalice pours Taking plates away when only one person is done eating When you’re with 4-6 people and an appetizer only comes with 3 pieces Stop eating steakhouse sushi Sushi belongs in sushi restaurants Thanks for tuning into today’s episode! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show, & make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at Eating Las Vegas & Eat. Talk. Repeat. TWITTER: @EatTalkRepeat, @EatingLasVegas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney INSTAGRAM: @EatTalkRepeatLV, @JohnCurtas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney

On Today’s Menu: Sam goes an entire week without crudo The importance of BTM (bun to meat ratio) Shit fish & umami bombs Food news you can use Our recent ventures Savage of the week Circus Circus is a snot-nosed shit show Food News You Can Use: Steer and Loathing in Las Vegas Mariscos el Fresco's closing: sad but expected Balla Italian Soul is in trouble… Arty’s Steakhouse in the Historic Commercial District (Rebar & Davy’s owner) opening in Commercial Center Recent Ventures: New patio at Oscar's Steakhouse Spago, Beverly Hills Wexler's Deli Connie & Ted's Yukon Pizza: Pastrami burger China Mama 2.0 in Shanghai Plaza 00 Pie & Pub | Pizzeria and Bar Nevada Brew Works (go on a Wednesdays for ½ price burgers) Atomic Liquors 1228 Main Bavette's Steakhouse & Bar Kabuto Edomae Sushi Cathédrale Las Vegas Thanks for tuning into today’s episode! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show, & make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at Eating Las Vegas & Eat. Talk. Repeat. TWITTER: @EatTalkRepeat, @EatingLasVegas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney INSTAGRAM: @EatTalkRepeatLV, @JohnCurtas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney

On Today’s Menu: James Beard results? All things 1228 Main & John’s sweet/savory picks Old-school Vegas restaurants Kung Fu Thai & Chinese Restaurant Basilico Ristorante Italiano Dogs at restaurants Spots Mentioned:  1228 Main⁠ Kung Fu Thai & Chinese Restaurant⁠ Basilico Ristorante Italiano⁠ Hugo's Cellar - Las Vegas (read John’s article on eatinglv.com if you’re ever having a bad day) Peppermill Las Vegas  Piero's Italian Cuisine The Golden Steer Steakhouse The Steak House Chicago Joes Restaurant Kung Fu Thai & Chinese Restaurant Bob Taylor's Original Ranch House Anima by EDO Harlo | Steakhouse and Bar Thanks for tuning into today’s episode! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show, & make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at Eating Las Vegas & Eat. Talk. Repeat. TWITTER: @EatTalkRepeat, @EatingLasVegas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney INSTAGRAM: @EatTalkRepeatLV, @JohnCurtas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney

On Today’s Menu: April in Paris Restaurant catfishing Allergy accidents - who is at fault? Civet coffee Have the James Beard Awards gone woke? Food News You Can Use: Part 1 of John's April in Paris is up on Eating Las Vegas Donut Bar permanently closed Smashed Pig on Fremont now gone too ...and Mandalay Bay's Fleur by Hubert Keller closing But Saga Pastry is reopening on East Flamingo! Beware of restaurant catfishing! Las Vegas has three finalists in Monday's James Beard Awards Recent Ventures/Spots Mentioned: 1228 Main: Croissant heaven opens Monday Esther's Kitchen: The food is getting even better LV's three James Beard finalists: Anima by EDO, Kaiseki Yuzu, and Garagiste Wine Room Weera Thai on Rainbow: Sam thinks the meat is too dry, but willing to give it a second try PublicUs: Get the cappuccino or the reimagined Cubano sandwich John sends some Cajun tourists to Scotch 80 Prime, Matteos, and Bazaar Meat A Restaurant: Stick to Newport Beach, don't go to the Crystal Cove location! Marche Bacchus: Ash pits it against Oscar's for a short rib and burger showdown Pancakes at Du-Par's at Suncoast Casino Pet Peeves: Post-Covid coffee shops still won't let you dose your own cream and sugar Espresso martinis without the three-bean garnish Thanks for tuning into today’s episode! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show, & make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at Eating Las Vegas & Eat. Talk. Repeat. TWITTER: @EatTalkRepeat, @EatingLasVegas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney INSTAGRAM: @EatTalkRepeatLV, @JohnCurtas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney

On Today’s Menu: Celebrity chefs and the institutionalization of mediocrity  The Las Vegas Arts District's recipe race to the top Don’t degrade the art of hot chickenry Jiro Dreams of Sushi birthed the dreaded sushi bro The traditional pride of sushi making The elite meat to eat meat Food news you can use & pet peeves Food News You Can Use: Todd English's Olives in Las Vegas Is Permanently Closing Sweets Raku closing (NOT Aburiya Raku *ahem Channel 8*) New York Times article confirmed that Eat. Talk. Repeat. was ahead of the crowd… QR code menus are being showed out the door China Mama Restaurant is getting closer to opening in Shanghai Plaza Half Bird – Chicken & Beer going to Henderson (Hendertucky) Houston's Hot Chicken opening in the Arts District on June 2 Recent Ventures/Spots Mentioned: Farmhouse at Roger's Gardens: defining what farm to table is in Newport Beach, CA  SoulBelly BBQ: Ash went for the “brunch menu” (hint: there is no brunch menu) Forte Tapas (don’t let the menu scare you)  00 Pie & Pub | Pizzeria and Bar (Mike Vakeen place… look him up)  Hell’s Chicken on Spring Mountain Road Harlo | Steakhouse and Bar in Summerlin L2 Texas BBQ on Warm Springs (Ash’s next venture) The Elite Meat to Eat Meat: Bazaar Meat By José Andrés Scotch 80 Prime: Chef Marty Lopez is playing a different game than everyone else 138 Restaurant in Henderson Pet Peeves: Two tops are now too big If you’re going to put a menu on the internet… make sure the menu actually exists Thanks for tuning into today’s episode! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show, & make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at Eating Las Vegas & Eat. Talk. Repeat. TWITTER: @EatTalkRepeat, @EatingLasVegas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney INSTAGRAM: @EatTalkRepeatLV, @JohnCurtas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney

On Today’s Menu: Food headlines you need to know about Best & worst Italian food in Las Vegas What makes good service? Pet peeves of the week Our recent ventures (Sam has one that’ll shock you) Restaurants Vegas wouldn’t be Vegas without The great divide: Chinglish (John) and Colorful Noodle (Ash) Food News You Can Use: New eatinglv.com article: Late-Stage Las Vegas + The List Sweets Raku, the Chinatown staple for delicate desserts, is closing Valley Cheese and Wine is trying to find a buyer (aka: closing) Peppermill is going 24 hours again starting June 2 only on the weekends Spots Mentioned: Matteo's Ristorante Italiano (great unsung Italian/pasta heaven) Estiatorio Milos Milano Restaurant & Bar  Aromi Italian Restaurant Al Solito Posto Esther's Kitchen Balla Italian Soul Amalfi by Bobby Flay Vetri Cucina is the kingpin Osteria Fiorella D'Agostino's Trattoria  Ferraro's Ristorante Recent Ventures: Sam went to Anima by EDO and highly recommends the cappelletti pasta with the short rib ragu, basil, tomato cream sauce, vodka. He also shocks John and Ash with his recent venture to Atomic Liquors on Fremont Street… not his usual sushi bro vibe, we know. Ash highly recommends Vaca (authentic Spanish cuisine) in Newport Beach, California, and also ventures to SoulBelly BBQ in the Arts District and Colorful Noodle on Jones and Tropicana. John recaps his recent trips to Matteo's Ristorante Italiano and Chinglish Winebar, and decides he needs psychoanalysis to figure out why he has such a visceral reaction to paid parking. Iconic Las Vegas Restaurants: Piero's Italian Cuisine Bob Taylor's Original Ranch House Peppermill Las Vegas The Golden Steer Steakhouse Oscar's Steakhouse The Steak House at Circus Circus Lotus of Siam Thanks for tuning into today’s episode! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show, & make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at Eating Las Vegas & Eat. Talk. Repeat. TWITTER: @EatTalkRepeat, @EatingLasVegas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney INSTAGRAM: @EatTalkRepeatLV, @JohnCurtas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney

Food News You Can Use: Your one stop guide for Paris coming soon on eatinglv.com  The Dorsey Cocktail Bar being converted into dueling piano bar – Juliet Cathédrale Las Vegas - opening May 1st: “draws on flavors of France, Spain, Italy, and Greece”… count us out Acclaimed French restaurant LPM to open first Las Vegas location at Cosmopolitan (le Petit Maison) Yu-Or-Mi Sushi Bar opens NEW back patio bar area Rush Hour at Nomikai – 5.13.23 – buy a beer and get a free sake shot (RSVP here) Recent Ventures & Spots Mentioned:  Esther’s Kitchen NoMad Bar Arc Butcher & Baker – Newport Beach, CA Louie's by the Bay: Modern Italian Steakhouse Restaurant – Newport Beach, CA CUT, Las Vegas (so good Sam didn’t even put ketchup on it) Le Thai 2 Vics Las Vegas Marche Bacchus Thanks for tuning into today’s episode! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show, & make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at ⁠Eating Las Vegas⁠ & ⁠Eat. Talk. Repeat.⁠ TWITTER: ⁠@EatTalkRepeat⁠, ⁠@EatingLasVegas⁠, ⁠@WhatsRightSam⁠, & ⁠@AshTheAttorney⁠INSTAGRAM: ⁠@EatTalkRepeatLV⁠, ⁠@JohnCurtas⁠, ⁠@WhatsRightSam⁠, & ⁠@AshTheAttorney

On Today’s Menu: The best BYOB restaurants in Las Vegas John Curtas & Associates’ recent ventures John has the inside scoop on a brand-new restaurant opening in the Arts District Food news you can use Food News You Can Use: The Voltaggio Brothers’ new restaurant, Retro John has the inside scoop on Vegas Test Kitchen’s closure Stay Tuned Burgers is moving into Hard Hat Lounge New restaurants: Chef Roy Ellamar to open Fine Company in Summerlin Golden Monkey Tiki Lounge in Resorts World Marché Bacchus announces Chef Bradley Ogden is back NEW RESTAURANT ALERT: 1228 Main in the Arts District is set to be a French bistro open breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Featuring a full breakfast menu with pastries and coffee, a business-type lunch vibe, and a California cuisine dinner menu influenced by Italy and France with an everchanging menu. Spots Mentioned:  ¡VIVA! by Ray Garcia Frankie's Tiki Room – Las Vegas The Golden Tiki Red Dwarf 138 Restaurant | Craft Chophouse in Henderson’s incredible burger concept Nusr-Et by Salt Bae (it’s a no from Ash) Main St Provisions Mariscos el Fresco's- if there’s one Mexican place you go to for Cinco de Mayo, it’s here Water Grill- great oysters in oyster offseason Lamoon - Las Vegas- great wine list, inventive dishes, excellent pedigree The Daily Bread Bakery Cafe Lamaii – Modern Eatery Wine Cocktails The Patio Wine Garden Bouchon At The Venetian (love everything except the oysters) Thanks for tuning into today’s episode! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show, & make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at ⁠Eating Las Vegas⁠ & ⁠Eat. Talk. Repeat.⁠ TWITTER: ⁠@EatTalkRepeat⁠, ⁠@EatingLasVegas⁠, ⁠@WhatsRightSam⁠, & ⁠@AshTheAttorney⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠@EatTalkRepeatLV⁠, ⁠@JohnCurtas⁠, ⁠@WhatsRightSam⁠, & ⁠@AshTheAttorney

On Today’s Menu: John returns from his 13th trip to Paris with stories & travel hacks How to approach French people If you can afford it, go to Paris just to eat the bread How to find the me in every city you go to The Prince of Prague (Sam) eats pigeon for the first time Pigeon in Paris > Pigeon in Prague Ash’s Napa adventures (hot take: the food SUCKS) Blame it all on Instagram & millennials  Sauces & artistic little smears are making a comeback Tips about tipping Systemic mediocrity Old man rants Next week on Eat. Talk. Repeat.: Ash has some beef with John Spots Mentioned:  Gott's Roadside Bouchon Bistro Oakville Grocery El Camino Tapas Restaurant Praha Bistro Parisien - English - Le bon Georges: the breast part of John’s meal at Le Bon Georges was watching chef Lobet Loic break down a “mammile de vache” from the part of a cow that no one ever thinks of eating Yukon Pizza Food News You Can Use: Fire at China Mama Big Wong Restaurant is closing Thanks for tuning into today’s episode! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show, & make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at ⁠Eating Las Vegas⁠ & ⁠Eat. Talk. Repeat.⁠ TWITTER: ⁠@EatTalkRepeat⁠, ⁠@EatingLasVegas⁠, ⁠@WhatsRightSam⁠, & ⁠@AshTheAttorney⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠@EatTalkRepeatLV⁠, ⁠@JohnCurtas⁠, ⁠@WhatsRightSam⁠, & ⁠@AshTheAttorney

On Today’s Menu: How to get into a restaurant when you don’t have a reservation What happens when the money boys take over? Henderson, Nevada: where restaurants go to die Farewell, oyster szn… it was delicious while it lasted Asian restaurant fails If you don’t think food and sex are related, you’re just not paying attention John heads to Paris… give him a croissant, then give him liberty BREAKING food news you can use: Las Vegas has 3 finalists for the 2023 James Beard Awards! Eric Prato - Garagiste Wine Room I Merchant  Oscar Amador - Anima by EDO Kaoru Azeuchi - Kaiseki Yuzu Food News You Can Use: RIP Arby’s co-founder Leroy Raffel Lotus of Siam is going to Hendertucky *sigh* Happy National Tater Day, boys Spots Mentioned:  Colorful Noodle Dim Sumlicious Chengdu Taste Ssoju Korean Pub (not a disappointment) Forte Tapas | European Comfort Food & Tapas (what warlords eat) Jamon Jamon Tapas Edo Gastro Tapas & Wine Anima by EDO Esther's Kitchen  Ada's Wine Bar rebrand Al Solito Posto is supposed to get some TLC 138 Restaurant’s Killer Burgers Pop Up Yukon Pizza is now delivering… very dangerous (porky pro tip: order a pizza or smash burger, and while you wait, grab a NY slice) Pet Peeves of the Week: Fat people in tight clothes PREMIUM all you can eat Chefs with flame throwers Frozen butter iPad kids at restaurants Thanks for tuning into today’s episode! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show, & make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at Eating Las Vegas & Eat. Talk. Repeat. TWITTER: @EatTalkRepeat, @EatingLasVegas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney INSTAGRAM: @EatTalkRepeatLV, @JohnCurtas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney

On Today’s Menu: Ash & the Bloviating Barrister had a rough night… gets a little wild Petition for the Food Gal to be our on-site fact checker Jack in the Box stole our song A quick wine detour (go to jamessuckling.com if you want to learn about wine from the best) Learn how to walk into a restaurant from the expert himself (read more on eatinglv.com)  Hint: hold your head high, be polite, and be nice even if the hostess stand has a higher IQ than the hostess Celebrity chef brand whoring at its finest Girl Scouts Samoas cookies = Oreo cookies Ash’s Oreo’s pro tip: pour your milk in a frozen glass for the ultimate dunking experience NEW “I Can't Wait to Go Back There” restaurant Beef jerky & gas station beef Food News You Can Use: The Mirage converting to the Hard Rock Hotel? Snoozeville. Rosa Ristorante on the ropes? Or are we just seeing signals of it being a passion project and not a money maker by the chef going to work with Brisson at Brezza? Letty's De Leticia's Cocina Deserving of Triple D Report Back: Martin Yang’s M.Y. Asia at Horseshoe Casino & Hotel fka Bally’s Recent Ventures: Anima by EDO (INCREDIBLE food) Naxos Taverna at Red Rock Casino (best seafood John’s seen off the strip EVER in the history of Las Vegas) LAMOON (good pedigree) Pet Peeves of the Week: Ash (they’re always hyper-specific, obviously): Don’t give her a slice of lemon give her a wedge. Changing up a staple menu item without letting her know John (tries to keep it under control): “Foodies” are nothing more than narrow-minded little schlubs. Thanks for tuning into today’s episode! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show, & make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at Eating Las Vegas & Sam & Ash Injury Law. TWITTER: @EatTalkRepeat, @EatingLasVegas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney INSTAGRAM: @EatTalkRepeatLV, @JohnCurtas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney

On Today’s Menu: Our formal apology to the people of Northern Nevada Georgia BBQ rundown John finally found the unsubscribe button on emails! Hot To Walk Into a Restaurant (hint: it helps to walk in like you own the place) What makes a power lunch a power lunch? St. Patrick’s Day Recs: 7th & Carson Downtown Kitchen & Bar (if you’re hungover… go for the Irish breakfast) Soulbelly BBQ Crown and Anchor British Pub Saginaw’s Delicatessen (go for the pastrami) Siegel's Bagelmania Power Lunch Recs: Table 34 Las Vegas Cipriani Spago (local friendly) Triple George Grill Marché Bacchus Joe’s Stone Crab The Capital Grille Esther’s Kitchen Hole in the Wall Hidden Gems: Mariscos el Fresco's (the great unsung Mexican hero of Vegas) Red Dwarf Las Vegas The Patio Wine Garden Sushi Hiroyoshi Big Wong Restaurant Trattoria Nakamura-Ya Big Dan Shanxi Taste Those Guys Pies Sin Fronteras Tacos Jamon Jamon Tapas Edo Gastro Tapas & Wine Stay Tuned Burgers at Vegas Test Kitchen Thanks for tuning into today’s episode! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show, & make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at Eating Las Vegas & Sam & Ash Injury Law. TWITTER: @EatTalkRepeat, @EatingLasVegas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney INSTAGRAM: @EatTalkRepeatLV, @JohnCurtas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney

On Today’s Menu: Make sure you check out THE List — February 2023 Guy Savoy loses a Michelin Star Do Michelin Stars mean anything anymore? Is Rosa Ristorante struggling? Chef Martin Yan coming to the Vegas Strip with M.Y. Asia How John Curtas got laid-off (fired?) from NPR Former Harvest chef Roy Ellamar opening up in Summerlin Carson City considering new rules for street vendors Wakuda's private omakase bar The secondary reservation market The new trend of restaurant memberships Ash needs Cuban food recommendations Follow @staytunedburgers on IG The Yukon Pizza smash burger Hard Hat Lounge Half Bird Chicken & Beer The burger at Soulbelly BBQ Main St. Provisions Fish and Chips at 7th and Carson Braeswood BBQ We've got some issues with the Fish & Chips list from Eater Vegas  EDO Excellent tacos from Hola Mexican Cocina + Cantina Good Pie Adventurous eats at Sea Salt Live Sashimi Sam finally goes to Jamon Jamon and returns with rave reviews Sen of Japan Sushi Bro Sam goes to Kaeseki Senga The importance of rice in sushi Pet peeves Breakfast places need more than one kind of hot sauce Thanks for tuning into today’s episode! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, & make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at Eating Las Vegas & Sam & Ash Injury Law. TWITTER: @EatTalkRepeat, @EatingLasVegas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney INSTAGRAM: @EatTalkRepeatLV, @JohnCurtas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney

On Today’s Menu: John’s new blog breakdown THE List — February 2023 Burger talk that’ll get your appetite worked up Default hole in-the-walls Classic burger throwdown Yelp bullsh*t Sam joins John in the grumpy old guy category while Ash remains the emotional support millennial Cheeseburgers with a bottle of b*tchin’ red wine Should In-N-Out be BYOB? The two BEST burger spots in all the land Where John Curtas & Associates would go for their last burger before their execution Tips on how to prepare your burger meat Backyard BBQ burger bun preferences Burger Categories & Spots Mentioned: Fast food: In-N-Out Burger Five Guys Shake Shack The Habit Burger Grill Fatburger Small casual one-offs: Yukon Pizza Stay Tuned Burgers (pop-up at Vegas Test Kitchen) Nevada Brew Works Soulbelly BBQ Main St. Provisions Jamon Jamon Tapas Fancy-ish expensive: Bavette’s Steakhouse & Bar Oscar’s Steakhouse (burger off against Bavette’s?) Delilah Lounge & Fine Dining The Capital Grille La Cave Bar & Restaurant- go for the sliders CUT, by Wolfgang Puck- also, go for the sliders Honorable mentions: Nusr-Et by Salt Bae- burgers with beefy intensity that will have your eyes rolling back in your head Those Guys Pies- best cheesesteak Thanks for tuning into today’s episode! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, & make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at Eating Las Vegas & Sam & Ash Injury Law. TWITTER: @EatTalkRepeat, @EatingLasVegas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney INSTAGRAM: @EatTalkRepeatLV, @JohnCurtas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney

On Today’s Menu: If Americans were a flavor, what would it be? Ash – ranch. John – ketchup and/or the smell of frying bacon. Sam – BBQ. Oscar Mayer Weinermobile Food halls vs. food courts John’s expert opinion on the BEST restaurant in Vegas Yuengling beer John LOVES Hotdog on a Stick (the uniforms) Chicken parm lovers? Screw that noise The Las Vegas Strip is shtupping tourists where the sun don’t shine John loves Canada, and Sam loves ketchup on steak… you can’t win ‘em all Recent Ventures: Nusr-Et Las Vegas (go for lunch) – is the burger really that good? PRIME Steakhouse in Bellagio Balla Italian Soul Restaurant at SAHARA Raku Las Vegas – is it the best restaurant in town? Yu-Or-Mi Sushi Bar in the Arts District – a great neighborhood sushi spot. Also a pretty decent happy hour! Jean Georges Steakhouse at ARIA Las Vegas Headlines: Jamón Jamón Tapas moving? John will get the dirt. Aureole Las Vegas is out, and Voltaggio Brothers are in. Read more via Vegas Eater. Two Vegas pizza joints make Yelp’s top 100 pizza spots list. Manizza's Pizza ranked 37, while Pizza by Biaggio in Henderson finished at 98… never heard of ‘em. Le Cirque at Bellagio – why is it more expensive than Le Bernardin in NYC? Arts District favorites Vesta Coffee Roasters and Yu-Or-Mi Sushi Bar headed to the newest food hall. Even Vetri Cucina is sending a spin-off. Thanks for tuning into today’s episode! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at Eating Las Vegas and Sam & Ash Injury Law. TWITTER: Eat Talk Repeat @EatTalkRepeat John Curtas @EatingLasVegas Sam @WhatsRightSam Ash @AshTheAttorney INSTAGRAM: Eat Talk Repeat @EatTalkRepeatLV John Curtas @JohnCurtas Sam @WhatsRightSam Ash @AshTheAttorney

On Today’s Menu: Hail, Britannia! Part Two Who’s more hip — John or Ash? Is it time we all stop tipping? Hint: yes. The murky, salty mystery of Worcestershire Sauce Sam, the Grey Poupon man Korean food is having a moment in Las Vegas Sam’s kimchi journey “Premium” all you can eat is an oxymoron Espresso martinis are the caviar of the booze world Valentine’s Day Pro-tips: Don’t go out If you do go out, go to Marché Bacchus or Vetri Cucina Best place to break up with someone: Superfrico To all women planning to break up with someone: do it at a steakhouse Recent Ventures: Mariscos El Frescos - great Mexican seafood… GO Vesta Coffee Roasters, hipsters, and dogs Sen of Japan Jong Ro Chicken - fast-casual alternative to Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Napal Baji BBQ Mr. BBQ Las Vegas- premium all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ Main St Provisions - get their short rib Vetri Cucina - the most romantic restaurant in town Cipriani Las Vegas Las Vegas Headlines: Peppermill Las Vegas- closed Feb 5-8 because of deep clean up post-50th birthday celebrations Summerlin is getting their third Randy’s Donuts Chef Bradley Ogden is taking over Marché Bacchus LAGO by Julian Serrano Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of Eat Talk Repeat! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at Eating Las Vegas and Sam & Ash Injury Law. TWITTER: Eat Talk Repeat @EatTalkRepeat John Curtas @EatingLasVegas Sam @WhatsRightSam Ash @AshTheAttorney Sam & Ash Injury Law @SamAndAshLaw INSTAGRAM: John Curtas @JohnCurtas Eat Talk Repeat @EatTalkRepeatLV Sam @WhatsRightSam Ash @AshTheAttorney Sam & Ash Injury Law @SamAndAshLaw

On Today’s Menu: Fremont Street vs. Bourbon Street… which is worse? Reno, Nevada: where there's nothing to do except ski and get divorced Carson City: talk about a one horse town People who think they’re food aficionados… hard no Should we sell inflatable John Curtas dolls? Quote of the Day: “F—k you Reno, you’re a s—ty little backwater Western town that nobody wants to live in except a bunch of people who are permanently stuck in 1958. Rant over.” - John Curtas John’s N’awlins Adventures: Krystal Burgers (AKA the White Castle of the South) because you know John loves White Castle Antoine's Restaurant Galatoires Restaurant Cochon by Chef Donald Link Miss River by Chef Alon Shaya is coming to Vegas Restaurant August by John Besh Brennan's Restaurant & John's cotton candy adventure Old Absinthe House… absinthe makes the heart grow fonder Las Vegas Spots Mentioned: Cipriani Las Vegas (order the Beef Cheek Ragù… and pizza) Sam’s date night at Brezza Vetri Cucina (order the crudo, duh) Restaurant row at Resorts World Genting Palace Esther’s Kitchen Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of Eat Talk Repeat! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at Eating Las Vegas and Sam & Ash Injury Law. TWITTER: Eat Talk Repeat @EatTalkRepeat John Curtas @EatingLasVegas Sam @WhatsRightSam Ash @AshTheAttorney Sam & Ash Injury Law @SamAndAshLaw INSTAGRAM: John Curtas @JohnCurtas Eat Talk Repeat @EatTalkRepeatLV Sam @WhatsRightSam Ash @AshTheAttorney Sam & Ash Injury Law @SamAndAshLaw

On Today's Menu: Eating  ̶L̶a̶s̶ ̶V̶e̶g̶a̶s̶ New Orleans departs to go to the drunkest town in America Rundown of John's new article, Hail, Britannia! Part One: his Christmas English adventures, underrated British foods, & eating destinations Tips that'll give you a leg up with all the gourmands Ash = drunken sloth... but knows how to have fun! Our thoughts on Dominique Crenn pulling out of Vegas food hall plans 13 foods either everyone loves or hates Why food allergies are for weenies What the f*ck is up with cupcakes? They're nothing burgers. Bacon is a kitchen bully Spots Mentioned: Oscar's Dinner Series at the Plaza Monzù – Italian Oven + Bar Sparrow + Wolf San Marzano press event in Eataly Las Vegas for tomatoes YEN Viet Kitchen Chengdu Taste ShangHai Taste Weera Thai Mg Patisserie and Cafe Lotus of Siam The Noodle Den - SAHARA Las Vegas & Sam the Noodle Man Mariscos El Frescos Mexican Seafood Antoine's Restaurant Arnaud's French 75 Bar The Sazerac Restaurant The Carousel Bar & Lounge Brennan's Restaurant Restaurant August Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of Eat Talk Repeat! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at Eating Las Vegas and Sam & Ash Injury Law. TWITTER: Eat Talk Repeat @EatTalkRepeat John Curtas @EatingLasVegas Sam @WhatsRightSam Ash @AshTheAttorney Sam & Ash Injury Law @SamAndAshLaw INSTAGRAM: John Curtas @JohnCurtas Eat Talk Repeat @EatTalkRepeatLV Sam @WhatsRightSam Ash @AshTheAttorney Sam & Ash Injury Law @SamAndAshLaw

On Today’s Menu: The Menu movie review Tom Hanks' signature Cokeagne (Diet Coke & champagne) John triggers The Venetian Gastro-tourism places in Las Vegas & the BS these restaurants try to pull People who don't know what the EFF they're talking about Pet peeves of the week Spots Mentioned: Weera Thai Restaurant YEN Viet Kitchen ShangHai Taste (best soup dumplings in Las Vegas) WAKUDA Kame Omakase Sushi Hero The Patio Wine Garden Rollin Smoke Barbecue (get their pulled pork with their Sweet Country Girl sauce) 138 Restaurant Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of Eat Talk Repeat! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at Eating Las Vegas and Sam & Ash Injury Law Connect with us on our socials: TWITTER Eat Talk Repeat @EatTalkRepeat John Curtas @EatingLasVegas Sam @WhatsRightSam Ash @AshTheAttorney Sam & Ash Injury Law @SamAndAshLaw INSTAGRAM John Curtas @JohnCurtas Eat Talk Repeat @EatTalkRepeatLV Sam @WhatsRightSam Ash @AshTheAttorney Sam & Ash Injury Law @SamAndAshLaw

On Today's Menu: John fails to live up to his responsibilities and reputation... he goes a whole week without eating out. The mighty have fallen. New Year’s home-cooking Eat Talk Repeat John and Ash join efforts for a passable, homemade New Year's Eve meal together Ash brought her own groceries AND... oven? Pizza night recap with John, Ash, the Food Gal, and Mr. Hollywood John’s New Year’s resolutions: More Asian food, less Italian More home cooking Ash’s New Year’s resolutions: No gratuitous carbs/breads Chicago hot dog is the perfect dog Word on the street is to order your In-N-Out fries "light well" Underrated foodie paradises: Chicago and New Orleans Q&A with John Curtas John's Restaurant Resolutions (resolving to go back to): Japaneiro by Kevin Chong Joël Robuchon- 2 of the greatest restaurants in the US Michael Mina- few in the Bellagio that interest him Balla Italian Soul Restaurant at SAHARA Las Vegas 138 Restaurant in Henderson Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse Oscar's Steakhouse in downtown Las Vegas Mandalay Bay for old times sake: Aureole by Charlie Palmer in Mandalay Bay Fleur Spots Mentioned: Du-Pars Restaurant and Bakery- pancakes  ('nuff said) IZAKAYA GO- got to go early Enoki mushrooms Uni pasta Monzú Italian Oven + Bar Great food and great wine list Reasonably priced Le Thai Takeout- never fails Jammyland Chicago Joe's Restaurant Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of Eat Talk Repeat! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at Eating Las Vegas and Sam & Ash Injury Law Connect with us on our socials: TWITTER Eat Talk Repeat @EatTalkRepeat John Curtas @EatingLasVegas Sam @WhatsRightSam Ash @AshTheAttorney Sam & Ash Injury Law @SamAndAshLaw INSTAGRAM John Curtas @JohnCurtas Eat Talk Repeat @EatTalkRepeatLV Sam @WhatsRightSam Ash @AshTheAttorney Sam & Ash Injury Law @SamAndAshLaw

This episode is chock full of excellent recommendations from a full year of eating well in Las Vegas. On Today's Menu: John's Major Awards of 2022 Piero's Italian Cuisine doesn't care what John thinks about them Peppermill Restaurant and Fireside Lounge celebrates 50 years & their Desert Companion Hall of Fame Award Rising Star: Garagiste's Eric Prato... a man on the noblest of missions!! Tits on a Bull Award — Eater Vegas, John's rooting for you Shout out to John's food buddy, Las Vegas Fill (Philip Tzeng) Translating Korean restaurant menus New Year's recommendations! Our NYE drinking tip: eat, hydrate, repeat Good-luck foods for 2023 Pet peeve of the week: Ageists Not enough old, grumpy people at restaurants The seizure-inducing birthday songs of Izakaya Go Spots Mentioned:  Garagiste Wine Room I Merchant  Carson Kitchen's Kentucky Fried Duck sandwich Yukon Pizza... get their ranch 138 Restaurant & Chef Matt Meyer Sparrow + Wolf: Steak of the Year Peppermill Restaurant and Fireside Lounge Piero's Italian Cuisine  Triple George Grill Ssoju Korean Pub  Siegel's Bagelmania Parlour Coffee & Cooking Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of Eat Talk Repeat! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at Eating Las Vegas and Sam & Ash Injury Law Connect with us on our socials: TWITTER Eat Talk Repeat @EatTalkRepeat John Curtas @EatingLasVegas Sam @WhatsRightSam Ash @AshTheAttorney Sam & Ash Injury Law @SamAndAshLaw INSTAGRAM John Curtas @JohnCurtas Eat Talk Repeat @EatTalkRepeatLV Sam @WhatsRightSam Ash @AshTheAttorney Sam & Ash Injury Law @SamAndAshLaw

On Today's Menu: John’s Great Britain chronicles British bad words breakdown (trigger warning: episode is explicit)  Lamb kidneys with a hint of urine Follow Marina O'Loughlin’s recommendations if you ever go to London (Instagram and Twitter) What's going on in the Las Vegas culinary scene during the holidays Sam tries Rosa Restaurante for the first time and doesn't take John's recommendation John's overview of his 2022 Major Awards, including rants about all things that have jumped the shark in the culinary world Grinch who stole Christmas' pet peeve of the week: Christmas feckin' cookies Spots mentioned in this episode:  138° in Henderson No corkage fees and an indoor fire pit Great aged steak menu Aged vs. non-aged steak-off coming soon Jaleo Tapas Restaurant at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Best Paea made in a wood fire pit Something for everybody Vaca Restaurant in Orange County Great Spanish tapas restaurant for those traveling to California for the holidays Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of Eat Talk Repeat! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at Eating Las Vegas and Sam & Ash Injury Law Connect with us on our socials: TWITTER Eat Talk Repeat @EatTalkRepeat John Curtas @EatingLasVegas Sam @WhatsRightSam Ash @AshTheAttorney Sam & Ash Injury Law @SamAndAshLaw INSTAGRAM John Curtas @JohnCurtas Eat Talk Repeat @EatTalkRepeatLV Sam @WhatsRightSam Ash @AshTheAttorney Sam & Ash Injury Law @SamAndAshLaw

On Today's Menu: Ash reports live from Pennsylvania Amish Country John previews his top restaurants of 2022 City Cast Las Vegas is picking up the slack for local news Get the City Cast Las Vegas pod and newsletter here Guy Savoy vs Joël Robuchon Watching for buckshot in game bird 1884 Ukrainian wine Cooking vs baking John, Dayvid and Ash give their Top 5 Meals of 2022 Esther's Kitchen Main St Provisions Is it worth making a food trip to Juna Pine Sedona, AZ? Vetri Cut Steakhouse Raku Scotch 80 Prime Anima Bazaar Meats Delilah Forte Tapas Partage Favorite Jewish foods and Chanukah eats Cleo (back in the day) Bagel Cafe Go ahead and skip Bagelmania Saginaw's El Cortez Seagals 1941 Hartstone Weiss Deli Plus some Christmas food gift recommendations Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of Eat Talk Repeat! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and make sure you leave us a 5-star review. You can find today's guest, Dayvid Figler, on Twitter @OyVegas and @CityCastVegas. Visit us at Eating Las Vegas and Sam & Ash Injury Law Connect with us on our socials: TWITTER Eat Talk Repeat @EatTalkRepeat John Curtas @EatingLasVegas Sam @WhatsRightSam Ash @AshTheAttorney Sam & Ash Injury Law @SamAndAshLaw INSTAGRAM John Curtas @JohnCurtas Eat Talk Repeat @EatTalkRepeatLV Sam @WhatsRightSam Ash @AshTheAttorney Sam & Ash Injury Law @SamAndAshLaw

On Today's Menu: Thanksgiving recaps John's Anti-turkey and themed Thanksgivings What does pheasant taste like? Shout out to City Cast and their great local podcast and newsletter Missing turkey already? Ash recommends Capriotti's Sandwich Shop  Jamon Jamon Tapas  Sam recommends Anima by EDO as a date spot that'll please everyone Edo Gastro Tapas & Wine Monzú Italian Oven + Bar Forte Tapas: pop-ups and regular menu Vetri Cucina is the spot for pasta and the best views in Vegas John pushes for caviar purity culture Cold-weather food The 2022 Restaurant Awards This week's pet peeves: too many waiters and over-roasted coffee Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of Eat Talk Repeat! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at Eating Las Vegas and Sam & Ash Injury Law Connect with us on our socials: TWITTER Eat Talk Repeat @EatTalkRepeat John Curtas @EatingLasVegas Sam @WhatsRightSam Ash @AshTheAttorney Sam & Ash Injury Law @SamAndAshLaw INSTAGRAM John Curtas @JohnCurtas Eat Talk Repeat @EatTalkRepeatLV Sam @WhatsRightSam Ash @AshTheAttorney Sam & Ash Injury Law @SamAndAshLaw

On Today's Menu: John and Ash get ejected from Pizza Fest before their first slice! Read John's full review and why this event is getting the 86 from ETR Esther's Kitchen and Garagiste save the day No Italian November is not going well Rosa Ristorante in Henderson Balla Italian Soul Shàng Artisan Noodle for when you're under the weather Sin Fronteras (hat tip to Food Gal) Casa del Sabor food truck The old school showdown: Golden Steer vs Bob Taylor's Ranch House Thanksgiving restaurant and food shopping advice Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of Eat Talk Repeat! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and make sure you leave us a 5-star review. Visit us at Eating Las Vegas and Sam & Ash Injury Law Connect with us on our socials: TWITTER Eat Talk Repeat @EatTalkRepeat John Curtas @EatingLasVegas Sam @WhatsRightSam Ash @AshTheAttorney Sam & Ash Injury Law @SamAndAshLaw INSTAGRAM John Curtas @JohnCurtas Eat Talk Repeat @EatTalkRepeatLV Sam @WhatsRightSam Ash @AshTheAttorney Sam & Ash Injury Law @SamAndAshLaw