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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.🥐 French bakery FAIL! A once-recommended spot is officially off the list. Consider this your public service announcement.💬 Plus, some “listener gossip” (JK) — it’s really just a love letter to how spot-on our recommendations continue to be (especially for out of towners wanting a fabulous time!)👉 Got a food take, question, or hate mail? Email us at cheers@eattalkrepeat.com👉 Submit your own pet peeves or join our newsletter at EatTalkRepeat.com 👉 Looking for a place to eat? Check out our categories list at https://www.eattalkrepeat.com/leftovers/top3lasvegas-z5wtcIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review — it helps more food lovers find us!Follow for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor:X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorneyInstagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney

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 the wild” — nothing makes our day like talking with you all! 🔥 We wrap it up with our 2026 food trends that need to die and the ETR crew’s culinary resolutions for the year ahead.👉 Got a food take, question, or hate mail? Email us at cheers@eattalkrepeat.com👉 Submit your own pet peeves or join our newsletter at EatTalkRepeat.com👉 Looking for a place to eat? Check out our categories list at https://www.eattalkrepeat.com/leftovers/top3lasvegas-z5wtc If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review — it helps more food lovers find us!Follow for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor:X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorneyInstagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney

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 one’s taking the under.)👉 Got a food take, question, or hate mail? Email us at cheers@eattalkrepeat.com👉 Submit your own pet peeves or join our newsletter at EatTalkRepeat.com 👉 Looking for a place to eat? Check out our categories list at https://www.eattalkrepeat.com/leftovers/top3lasvegas-z5wtcIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review — it helps more food lovers find us!Follow for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor:X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorneyInstagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. we’re serving romance, travel chaos, and a little Vegas intel you didn’t know you needed. 🍽️🎙️👑 The Hamburguesa Principessa has spoken—and she’s dropping a must-book list of Valentine’s Day restaurants that are actually worth it and still have reservations available. Move fast… or just take our advice and don’t go out on Valentine’s Day at all.🤞 Somehow, the crew managed to travel at the exact same time. We’re talking New York eats, Louisiana flavors, and all the side commentary you’d expect.📰 Vegas Unstripped is BACK. We’re breaking down how to do it right (and how not to embarrass yourself in the process).🚨 Plus: listener feedback, gossip, peeves, hot takes, and plenty of opinions no one asked for, but you’re getting anyway.💬 And don’t forget to subscribe to our NEW weekly newsletter for extra bites between episodes.👉 Got a food take, question, or hate mail? Email us at cheers@eattalkrepeat.com👉 Submit your own pet peeves or join our newsletter at EatTalkRepeat.com If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review — it helps more food lovers find us!Follow for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor:X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorneyInstagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney

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 right, or your steak’s toast•Corkage fees? Negotiate gracefully, lest Spring Mountain’s $35 tariff spoil the vintage•The 80s? John’s prime and shame. Dining memories hit harder than a hangover from a bad Bordeaux… for better or worse•Joel Robuchon’s restaurants are untouchable — his legacy endures with 20 years of mashed potato perfection and impeccable service•Service post-COVID’s a shitshow — empty rooms cling to petty rules, defying hospitality’s coreInfluencer clowns? All style, no substance — shilling “certified vibes” while grifting free mealsQuestions, comments, hate mail? Email us at cheers@eattalkrepeat.com!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.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on social:Twitter/X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EatTalkRepeat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EatingLasVegas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, &⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AshTheAttorney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EatTalkRepeatLV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JohnCurtas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AshTheAttorney

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 Thai stops by to talk influences, collaboration, and why comfort food always wins. 🔥 We do a deep dive into what inspired the Alpine Yurt Bar, the behind-the-scenes details you won’t catch on Instagram, and the special treats you absolutely need to order. 🍽️ Cold weather vibes, warm food, big flavors, and a lot of strong opinions — exactly how we like it.👉 Got a food take, question, or hate mail? Email us at cheers@eattalkrepeat.com👉 Submit your own pet peeves or join our newsletter at EatTalkRepeat.comIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review — it helps more food lovers find us!Follow for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor:X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorneyInstagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney

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 and The Viking Mikes are coming in hot.💬 And this week? A flood of ETR fan comments and pet peeves — some relatable, some unhinged, all pure gold.👉 Got a food take, question, or hate mail? Email us at cheers@eattalkrepeat.com👉 Submit your own pet peeves or join our newsletter at EatTalkRepeat.comIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review — it helps more food lovers find us!Follow for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor:X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorneyInstagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney

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 December 19th — mark your calendars, cancel your diets. 🍣 The Pepper Club is closing… but also remodeling… but also closing again? It’s a whole thing. We sort it out. 🤢 John’s Pet Peeve of the Week will make you gag — consider this your warning. 📞 And listener Charles sent in a pet peeve: LOUD. FACETIME. CALLS. At restaurants. Put. The. Phone. Down.👉 Got a food take, question, or hate mail? Email us at cheers@eattalkrepeat.com 👉 Submit your own pet peeves or join our newsletter at EatTalkRepeat.comIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review — it helps more food lovers find us!Follow for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor:X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorneyInstagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney

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 little doughy drama included.👉 Got a food take, question, or hate mail? Email us at cheers@eattalkrepeat.com👉 Submit your own pet peeves or join our newsletter at EatTalkRepeat.comIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review — it helps more food lovers find us!Follow for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor:X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorneyInstagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney

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 Ash is thriving.🎄 Holiday season is basically here, so we taste-test the new downtown holiday drinks. Spoiler: festive = strong.👀 NEW SEGMENT: Anonymous food-scene tips from the Vegas streets. Rumors, whispers, and menu leaks? We’ve got them.🚫 And don’t forget… no more kids’ menus. “Grow up!”👉 Got a food take, question, or hate mail? Email us at cheers@eattalkrepeat.com👉 Submit your own pet peeves or join our newsletter at EatTalkRepeat.comIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review — it helps more food lovers find us!Follow for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor:X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorneyInstagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney

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 — the list has officially begun, and it’s already unhinged. 🙄 Pet Peeves — fresh grievances delivered piping hot. 📬 Listener Notes — from the funny to the feral, we read your best submissions.👉 Got a food take, question, or hate mail? Email us at cheers@eattalkrepeat.com 👉 Submit your own pet peeves or join our newsletter at EatTalkRepeat.comIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review — it helps more food lovers find us!Follow for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor:X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorneyInstagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney

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 a comeback — thick crust, crisp edges, and a whole lotta cheese. 🍷 EDO’s new concept — the chef says he’s “focusing on what he loves.” We’ll tell you what that really means.👉 Got a food take, question, or hate mail? Email us at cheers@eattalkrepeat.com👉 Submit your own pet peeves or join our newsletter at EatTalkRepeat.comIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review — it helps more food lovers find us!📲 Follow us for more bites & banter: X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorney Instagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney

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 | 🍾 Celebratory Spots | 🍹 Cocktail Bars | 🧁 Desserts | and more.👀 Did your favorite make the list? Or get brutally snubbed? Let us know in the comments. 🥂 Expect passionate arguments, repeat offenders, and a few surprise snubs! 💬 Listener Pet Peeves return — tipping on tax, phone calls at dinner, and “Do you need change?” (the rage is real). 📩 Plus: fan questions on Cipriani vs. Monzu vs. Main Street Provisions, and why Vegas feels a little too cargo-short casual these days.👉 Got a food take, question, or hate mail? Email us at cheers@eattalkrepeat.com👉 Submit your own pet peeves or join our newsletter at EatTalkRepeat.comIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review — it helps more food lovers find us!Follow for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor:X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorneyInstagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney

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 Vegas culinary win.Got a hot take, food question, or restaurant rant? Email us at cheers@eattalkrepeat.com or share your pet peeves at EatTalkRepeat.com.If you love discovering the best restaurants in Las Vegas — from fine dining to local favorites — subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and share with a fellow foodie!Follow for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor:X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorneyInstagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney

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 students!), on what makes Vegas dining tick👨‍🍳 Chef Anand Singh, sharing the art, aroma, and secrets behind Tamba’s unforgettable flavorsFrom lighting design to spice blends, this episode dives into the sensory details that make Tamba a must-visit for food lovers in Las Vegas.Got a hot take, food question, or restaurant rant? Email us at cheers@eattalkrepeat.com or share your pet peeves at EatTalkRepeat.com.If you love discovering the best restaurants in Las Vegas — from fine dining to local favorites — subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and share with a fellow foodie!Follow for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor: X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorneyInstagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney

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 spotlight — your comments, emails & questions steal the show this week.Got a food take, question, or hate mail? Email us at cheers@eattalkrepeat.comSubmit your own pet peeves at EatTalkRepeat.comIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review. It helps more food lovers find us!Follow us for more bites & banter:X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorneyInstagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney

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? Or just rolling the dice on nostalgia.French Food Renaissance — are baguettes and Bordeaux finally cool again?Windy City Wet Dogs… yes, that’s actually a thing.Anti–Southern Highlands Club, proudly led by John (applications open).New segment alert! Spill the Tea — got insider Vegas food gossip? Send it our way.Pet Peeve: anti–cocktail menus, courtesy of the women in Sam & John’s lives.Got a food take, question, or hate mail? Email us at cheers@eattalkrepeat.comSubmit your own pet peeves at EatTalkRepeat.comIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review. It helps more food lovers find us! Follow us for more bites & banter: X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorney Instagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney

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, Seattle opening, and more — genius growth or dangerous brand dilution?Nicole Brisson’s “Make Italian American Food Great Again” menu at Brezza — revival of red sauce classics.The latest food news: COTE Vegas sets an October opening, Bazaar Meat reopens, Xiao Long Dumpling expands, Shang Artisan Noodle goes downtown, Leticia Mitchell opens another spot, and more.Rapid-fire reviews: from Le Cafe Central’s French café vibes to Tamba’s standout curries, Delmonico’s burger-as-appetizer, and the week’s 0-for-3 duds (TRES Cantina, Ramen Boys, and Zaytinya).Listener comments, YouTube shoutouts, and one very hot take… John’s Pet Peeve of the Week — Burning Man.Questions, comments, hate mail? Email us at cheers@eattalkrepeat.com! 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eat. Talk. Repeat.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on social:Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EatTalkRepeat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EatingLasVegas, &⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AshTheAttorney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EatTalkRepeatLV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JohnCurtas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, &⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AshTheAttorney⁠

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 $52 in Manhattan — and why no one’s lowering prices anytime soon.📲 Influencer culture: pay-for-play reviews, “OnlyFoods,” and the Gen Z ring-light invasion of local bars.🍸 Cocktail culture deep-dive: from Rudy at Nora’s to Bellagio’s program, to today’s booming downtown bar scene.🥃 Favorite haunts: Petite Boheme, Frankies, Herbs & Rye, and why you’ll never get a bad drink downtown.😤 Bar Pet Peeves of the Week: from charging for ice to the dreaded “Gen Z stare” to non-calibrated soda guns.Questions, comments, hate mail? Email us at cheers@eattalkrepeat.com!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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eat. Talk. Repeat.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on social:Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EatTalkRepeat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EatingLasVegas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WhatsRightSam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, &⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AshTheAttorney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EatTalkRepeatLV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JohnCurtas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WhatsRightSam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, &⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AshTheAttorney

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 lockerSpiegelworld rebrands Diner Ross… into a steakhouse with tater tots and tartareUpscale Indian food finally hits the Strip with GYMKHANA — and we’re excitedChinatown keeps opening hot pot restaurants + announces a monthly food festivalEater Vegas gets replaced by AI (John celebrates, obviously)Eleven Madison Park backtracks and brings meat back to the menu — and we explain exactly whySam is on a full-blown steakhouse benderJohn tells a French joke that probably gets the show flagged in five countriesWe announce our restaurant of the week!Pet Peeves: empty dining rooms that still make you wait, influencer crying scandals, & parents who let their kids go feral in restaurantsRecent Eats Rundown:PISCES Bar & SeafareStubborn SeedHumo BBQCafe BreizhCrush Pad Wine BarSpecial Noodle VegasWild Fig BBQ Cipriani Italian RestaurantNicco's SteakhouseThe Golden Steer SteakhouseECHO Taste & SoundThe Pepper Club1228 Main Las VegasQuestions, comments, hate mail? Email us at cheers@eattalkrepeat.com!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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eat. Talk. Repeat.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on social:Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EatTalkRepeat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EatingLasVegas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WhatsRightSam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, &⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AshTheAttorney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EatTalkRepeatLV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JohnCurtas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WhatsRightSam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, &⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AshTheAttorney