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...
May 19, 2023•43 min
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...
May 12, 2023•58 min
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...
May 05, 2023•45 min
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 medioc...
Apr 28, 2023•46 min
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 - Gara...
Mar 31, 2023•49 min
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 ...
Mar 24, 2023•55 min
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 ...
Mar 17, 2023•52 min
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...
Mar 10, 2023•58 min
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 pr...
Feb 17, 2023•32 min
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: Nus...
Feb 10, 2023•47 min
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 wom...
Feb 04, 2023•36 min
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: Kryst...
Feb 04, 2023•52 min
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 ...
Jan 20, 2023•54 min
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 Swe...
Jan 13, 2023•56 min
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 ca...
Jan 07, 2023•1 hr 3 min
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 Fi...
Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 4 min
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 ...
Dec 23, 2022•43 min
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 P...
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 4 min
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 ...
Dec 03, 2022•55 min
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 ...
Nov 18, 2022•42 min
On Today's Menu: Return of the Ash Ash reports on the state of Italian food in Mexico On food writing Lotus of Siam opening at Red Rock Best drinks to pair with Thai food Dueling reviews of Osteria Fiorella at Red Rock Daily Bread gets excellent marks from John Curtas Shawn McClain's new restaurant Balla Italian Soul at Sahara Herbs and Rye - go for the cocktails! When restaurants have a case of the Mondays Gearing up for Las Vegas Pizza Festival Jalisco Underground Thanks for tuning into today’...
Nov 12, 2022•50 min
On Today's Menu: Politics up front, food party in the back What Covid did to the restaurant industry Should people who pushed restaurant lockdowns get amnesty? The Las Vegas coffee scene PublicUs, Vesta, Mothership, Bungalow, Dig It, and Bad Owl are all amazing coffee shops Korean coffee at Gäbi Coffee & Bakery Bacon Nation Japanese Omelettes at Fugetsu Okonomiyaki Has The Pepper Club declined? Sushi is far more than just chopping up fish Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of Eat Talk Re...
Nov 01, 2022•41 min
