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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 [email protected]👉 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 [email protected]👉 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 [email protected]👉 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., 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 younger generations killing wine culture, or just changing it?🍷 Did the wine world make itself too pretentious and intimidating?🍷 What does Las Vegas’ wine scene get right… and what does it get spectacularly wrong?🍷 Why are some of the best $20–$40 wines nearly invisible on the Strip?🍷 Natural wine: revolution, fad, or just funky juice?🍷 Are trophy wines and $3,000 bottles really worth the price?🍷 And most importantly: **How do you actually order wine at a restaurant without getting screwed?**Eric and Dave also share their insider tips for navigating a wine list, talking to sommeliers, setting a budget, trying unfamiliar varietals, and finding the hidden gems that don’t come with a famous label.And of course, John puts them through a wine nerd lightning round, covering obscure grapes, France vs. Italy, decanting, underrated wine regions, Sideways, Drops of God, and the dreaded bunghole.It’s wine. It’s Vegas. It’s a little nerdy. And yes, they opened another bottle.🍷 CHEERS!👉 Visit EatTalkRepeat.com for updates, events, and the newsletter👉 Got a food take or hate mail? [email protected] 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.🍽️ 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 restaurants.They also dive into the ever-changing world of food influencers, discussing whether their influence is growing, fading, or simply changing shape. From there, it’s time for restaurant reviews, unique dining experiences, the Hudson Valley food scene, and a few thoughts on culinary trends that maybe should have stayed in the kitchen. Yes, we’re talking about the Cronut. 🥐Plus, the hosts look ahead to upcoming restaurant openings, new culinary concepts, and what’s next for Las Vegas dining.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates02:56 Michelin Guide Discussion05:51 Critique of Michelin Selections09:01 Local Restaurant Insights11:54 Future of Las Vegas Dining15:01 Legal Issues in the Restaurant Scene17:51 Closing Thoughts and Reflections27:38 The Rise and Fall of Influencers in the Food Scene29:57 Restaurant Reviews: A Culinary Journey34:06 Exploring Unique Dining Experiences39:06 The Hudson Valley Food Scene44:01 Critiquing Culinary Trends and Fads56:11 Upcoming Restaurant Openings and Innovations👉 Visit EatTalkRepeat.com for updates, events, and the newsletter👉 Got a food take or hate mail? [email protected] for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor:X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorneyInstagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney