Food and Loathing

It's Al and Rich in this week's episode, which starts off with a review of all the festivities surrounding The World's 50 Best Restaurants' time in Las Vegas. We kick off with a post-event rundown from Elizabeth Blau, who was instrumental in convincing the event to come here. She also organized Wynn Las Vegas' companion culinary festival, Revelry. Other interviews include Chinglish's Ken Heck, Suzuya Cafe's Misuzu Ebihara and Azzurra Wine Bar owner Windom Kimsey. And we have news on Dan Krohmer, Mariana Alvarado, Roy Ellamar, Crystina Ngyuen and more.

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On this week’s episode, Al and Gemini offer options for those who want a gourmet Thanksgiving dinner at home (or in their hotel room), but don’t want to cook. The show centers around reps of Barry’s Downtown Prime, Big B’s Texas BBQ, Echo & Rig, Table 34 and Basilico telling us about their take-home Thanksgiving options, as well as what they’re doing in the restaurants on the holiday.

Also on the show, Gemini covers a hotcake eating championship and interviews the winner, while Al visits the Celebrity Food Court at Caesars Palace to speak to Chef Esther Choi and takes a trip to the new Swingers golf attraction to learn about the food by Emmy Squared. You’ll also get restaurant reports from Honey Salt, Ada’s Food and Wine, Aroma Latin American Cocina, Anima by EDO and the new Flower Child location, among other great spots.

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Gemini and Al recorded this week’s episode at Social Station, on Eastern Avenue in Henderson. It features an interview with one of the owners Kelley Jones, who talks about the restaurant, the menu and its charity initiatives. Also on tap: Roy Ellamar at his farewell dinner at Amari, and Bruno Marini at the 25th anniversary party for Canonita in the Grand Canal Shoppes. You'll hear from Michael Clark about Raiders Game Day festivities, and from Vincent Rotolo on the Henderson Good Pie. And of course, we have news and restaurant reports.

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This week’s episode was recorded on location at the 2025 Winter Fancy Food Show, with Rich and Al reporting on the big trade show, while Gemini was under the weather. They speak to dozens of exhibitors at the show, get serenaded by a candy maker, and share Chef Scott Conant’s big announcement from his keynote address.

We share restaurant reports on visits to Rosalie French Café, The Cheongdam Food Hall, Basilico, Tim Ho Wan and Rang’s Cocina. Also: news about Sparrow + Wolf, Vegas Valley Winery, a bagel-eating championship, five Vegas semifinalists for James Beard Awards, and interview with Amari’s Alan Mardonovich, Champion eater Joey Chestnut and Patty Peters.

Al talks to Gio Mauro, the chef/owner of Old School Pizzeria and Monzu Italian Oven & Bar, about being named Nevada Chef of the Year. Al also shares his conversation with Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken. The owners of Border Grill have been very busy, with the staff of their Southern California restaurants, feeding firefighters and others since the huge blazes destroyed hundreds of homes and other buildings. Also: reports on visits to The Steakhouse, Havana 1957, Marafuku Ramen, Buddy V's, The Palm, The Dawg House, Shanghai Taste, Legends Oyster Bar, Ada's and more.