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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 Greek Taverna📰 Food News You Can UseWorld Cup Final food recommendations (Spain vs. Argentina)Durango Social Club's new Vietnamese conceptMeraki Greek Grill opens its newest Arts District locationBar Boheme pastry pop-up this weekend⭐ Full Restaurant ReviewsJohn and Ash share what they ordered, what surprised them, and whether these restaurants are worth adding to your Las Vegas dining list.0:00 Intro1:50 Restaurant Rundown4:50 Food News You Can Use18:00 Listener Questions21:00 Mid-Roll Break21:45 Back to the Show23:15 Restaurant Reviews46:45 John's Restaurant Reviews52:45 Pet Peeves👉 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 | @AshTheAttorney
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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. John shares his thoughts on Ada's, Bar Boheme, Pho Saigonese, Elia Authentic Greek Taverna, Class Vermuteria, Special Noodle, Burgundy Cafe & Bakery, Winnie & Ethel's, New Asian BBQ, and Amari. Plus, both John and Ash report back from Newport Beach after visits to Truly Pizza, Ocean 48, and a discussion about why the Hillstone Restaurant Group continues to set the standard for hospitality.🥂What makes a restaurant truly memorable? Ash explains why she'll happily spend more money at places where chefs and staff genuinely care and why there's simply too much mediocre food to waste time on restaurants that don't.Questions, comments, or hate mail? Email us at [email protected]!Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed today's episode, subscribe to the show, leave us a 5-star review, and sign up for The Amuse-Bouche, our free weekly newsletter, every Wednesday at EatTalkRepeat.com.👉 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
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🎆 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. Which burger had the best bun? Who overcooked the patty? And which $52 cheeseburger somehow felt... worth it?🔥 French Fries, Pet Peeves & Patriotic Grievances:From soggy bottom buns to ketchup collusion, we’ve got takes. Also: the most un-American thing you’ve experienced at a restaurant, Ash’s hatred of battery-operated candles, and why French food might be more patriotic than you think (don’t tell John).🌭 Bonus Bites:
How many hot dogs are eaten on the 4th of July?Backyard BBQ must-havesSalt on watermelon: yes or no?The secret to the Delmonico burger blendWhy Nicco’s doesn’t actually want you to order the burgerQuestions, comments, hate mail? Email us at [email protected]!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: @EatTalkRepeat, @EatingLasVegas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorneyInstagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV, @JohnCurtas, @WhatsRightSam, & @AshTheAttorney
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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 snubs from this year's rankings, including restaurants that made the list, restaurants that should have made the list, and a few that left everyone scratching their heads.
🥐 Plus, a shoutout to Bar Boheme after their pastry and bread pop-up sold out within the first hour, proving once again that Las Vegas diners know where the good carbs are.
🍜 Restaurant Rundown features:
• Petite Bohème
• Sartiano's
• Papa Noodle
⭐ The conversation also dives into what makes a true Las Vegas restaurant icon, as John unveils his own Hall of Fame featuring legendary local favorites, enduring classics, and a few dearly departed institutions that helped shape the city's dining scene.
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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 Chef Sarah Thompson's James Beard Award win for Best Chef Southwest at Casa Playa, the first James Beard Award for Las Vegas in 15 years. Is this a long-overdue win for Vegas or proof that politics still outweigh merit?💰 Plus, a round of Poor Man & Rich Man: Dining Edition📬 Listener questions cover late-night dining recommendations, pairing whiskey with food, coffee complaints at 1228 Main, and a glowing follow-up from a listener who took Ash's advice.Restaurants discussed:• Ai Pazzi• KROK• PublicUs• Lotus• Javier's• Cipriani• Lotus of Siam• Diamond Spur Provisions👉 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
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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 the Strip is now open
🥟 China Mama officially expands to Henderson
🥐 The legendary André's restaurant space gets a new life
🥖 Trees launches a monthly bakery pop-up at Bar Boheme
📬 Whatever happened to Vegas chefs like Hubert Keller, Sheridan Su, Jeffrey Weiss, and Justin Kingsley Hall?
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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 from the group chat. No gatekeeping, no PR fluff, just strong opinions and stronger cravings.
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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., John & Ash dive headfirst into burger discourse, Vegas food news, Restaurant Week picks, pizza ranking controversies, and the eternal battle between smashburgers and “real” burgers.
Plus: John’s official nano influencer era, Chinatown restaurant moves, listener emails, old-school Vegas nostalgia, and rapid-fire restaurant reviews from around Las Vegas.
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CHAPTERS
3:10 Food News
7:45 National Burger Day
8:35 Aroma CoTHEENA
10:15 Pizza Fest Returns Check out 2025: https://youtu.be/2dIuztBqfac?si=mGUU_Dqj1Iw7E6VK
12:05 Truly Pizza
19:05 Coffee Class New Location!
22:35 LV Restaurant Week
28:15 Restaurant Reviews of Recent Ventures
52:00 Pet Peeves
55:00 Listener Questions & Comments
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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 District
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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 brings together some of the best chefs, restaurants, and culinary talent in Las Vegas for a night of incredible food, drinks, and community—and ETR was there to capture it all.
In this episode:
✨ Behind the scenes at Vegas Unstripped
🍴 Chef interviews & food highlights
🥂 Industry moments + culinary chaos
🎤 Ash vs. John (ongoing)
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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
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On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat.
🎙️ In this episode:
🌮 Tacos 1986 check-in — worth the hype or nah?
🍲 iPotse and what surprised us
🥞 Old school vibes at Du-Par's Restaurant & Bakery
📰 Why local food news actually matters (more than you think)
✨ Inside A by José Andrés — theatrical, exclusive, and wild
🍽️ The full experience at Joël Robuchon — is it still the gold standard?
🧑🍳 Chef legacies, iconic closures, and the end of Le Cirque
👀 What actually makes a restaurant “fine dining” (and what doesn’t)
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00:00 Introduction to Eat Talk Repeat03:04 Exploring Las Vegas Food Scene06:03 Food News and Updates08:59 Dining Experiences at Tacos 1986 11:59 Reviewing DuPars and Other Local Favorites14:59 José Andrés: A Unique Dining Experience23:53 Joel Robuchon: The Pinnacle of Fine Dining28:17 A Fairy Tale Dining Experience32:13 The Art of Service and Ambiance35:57 Culinary Highlights and Signature Dishes40:46 The Legacy of Joël Robuchon49:46 Comparing Culinary Giants: Joël Robuchon vs. Andres51:45 The Closing of Le Cirque: A Culinary Reflection53:47 The Enduring Excellence of Joël Robuchon01:05:12 Exploring New Culinary Ventures -
On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat.
🍜 How Chinatown went from low-key to must-know
🥢 The OG spots vs the new influencer darlings
🏙️ Why locals treat this area like sacred ground
📈 The rise in hype — and what it means for quality
⚖️ Authenticity vs commercialization (yeah, we said it)
👀 The restaurants that deserve way more respect
🚗 Why tourists still barely scratch the surface
00:00 Introduction to Chinatown and the Hosts
01:57 The Journey to Chinatown Expertise
05:59 Building a Community Around Chinatown
12:02 The Evolution of Chinatown Vegas
18:02 The Unique Food Scene in Chinatown
24:11 Tourism and Local Dynamics in Chinatown
27:56 Engaging with the Foodie Community
30:00 The Evolution of Chinatown's Culinary Scene
32:59 The Rise of Influencers and Food Culture
35:59 The Changing Landscape of Asian Cuisine
37:57 Future Developments in Chinatown
49:10 Challenges Facing Chinatown
01:00:02 Concerns Over Commercialization and Authenticity
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On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat.
🥪 Pastrami literally falls from the sky (aka lands in John’s lap)
🍽️ Restaurant Rundown: Cipriani, Café Breizh, Echo Taste & Sound, Elya & more
🏛️ Mount Rushmore of Restaurants debate (icons vs personal favorites)
☕ Vegas food news: Dig It Coffee move + UNLV Sip & Savor event
🥩 Golden Steer vs NYC critics — steakhouse drama heats up
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On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. 🍽️🎙️
🔥 John’s Restaurant Rundown: D’Agostino’s redux, Beso, Bungalow, Taste of Gujarat, What’s Zaap — busy man, as always
🏆 James Beard Awards are heating up… Tamba, Sara Thompson & Brian Howard make the cut👀 Amador Cocina Fina is leveling UP with a new tasting menu + chef collab series
😢 White Castle is closing two locations… yes, we have thoughts
☕ Pappalecco officially lands in Vegas (coffee, gelato, paninis… say less)
🌊 Cantina Contramar opens at Fontainebleau — seafood, agave, and a whole lot of flair
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On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat.
🎬 It’s Bond… with ZERO bond 👀
🎟️ Vegas (Un)Strip(ped) is almost here — are you ready?
🌆 Big things coming: a new Arts District communal courtyard
🥩 Afro-Caribbean American steakhouse… yeah, we need to talk about it
🍔 Ash vs. burgers?! This might get heated
🎯 New segment unlocked: Rage-Baiting John 😈
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On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat.
🔥 John’s Restaurant Rundown: 15 stops, all gas, no brakes 🔥
👀 Some interesting news… one of our faves is officially up for sale 👀
🎨 Big growth happening in the Arts District right now
🥩 BBQ is exiting the chat… and we have thoughts
✨ Something new (and boujee) just dropped at the Wynn ✨
⛳ The Masters Dinner menu is here—and yeah, we’re talking about it
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On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat.
We’re on-site at Ada’s, the Arts District’s new wine bar, to talk all things: how it came to be, why it’s named Ada’s, and why it might just be the best wine spot in Vegas. And yeah… we have (great) thoughts.
In this episode:
🍷 The story behind Ada’s and how it came together
📝 Why the name Ada’s? We got the scoop (no there isn't ice cream anymore...)
🏆 Why this wine bar + food menu is already turning heads in the Arts District
🎨 Our take on the vibe, design, and overall buzz
🎰Vegas Unstripped this April at the Palms!
Oh and look at that… We have a discount code for your Vegas Unstripped needs! Use code EATTALKREPEAT at checkout for $10 off. Head to VegasUnstripped.com to get yours today.
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On this episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat., Ash & John do something extremely important for society: rank sandwiches in a completely serious, highly scientific bracket. 🥪🏆From PB&J vs. Grilled Cheese to heavyweight battles like Reuben vs. Pastrami, Banh Mi vs. Cuban, and Italian Beef vs. French Dip, the 2026 ETR Sandwich Bracket gets chaotic fast. Old-school classics, deli legends, global icons, and a few controversial entries all enter the ring — but only one sandwich can win each group.Which sandwiches deserve way more respect?Some results will make sense.Some will absolutely start fights in the comments.👇 Play along with the bracket and tell us where we got it wrong.👉 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
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On Today’s Menu:A Flash Back Friday!
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.
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