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Eat. Talk. Repeat.
Hosted by What's Right Network · EN
Renowned Las Vegas food critic John Curtas is serving you a new kind of food show — a proper food show. Co-hosted with his gastronomically-opinionated friends, Sam & Ash (of billboard lawyer notoriety), this podcast is not for the faint of palate.
John has been the voice of the Vegas food scene since 1995 and has eaten in more local restaurants more often than anyone ever. So he doesn't have to justify his opinions.
Sharpen your tongues as John & Associates recommend where to make reservations... and where to have reservations as you learn to eat like a critic. Bon appétit!
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Las Vegas' Top 100 Restaurants List Is Out... We Have Questions
5d ago00:55:29Tap to summarizeOn 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.Follow for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor:X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorneyInstagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney📧 Have a restaurant recommendation, question, hot take, or hate mail?Email us at: cheers@eattalkrepeat.com📰 Subscribe to The Amuse Bouche newsletter at EatTalkRepeat.com for weekly Las Vegas food news, restaurant openings, reviews, and insider dining commentary.
Transcribe →Did Las Vegas Deserve This James Beard Award?
2w ago00:54:02Tap to summarizeOn 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? cheers@eattalkrepeat.comFollow for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor:X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorneyInstagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney
Transcribe →Will Work For Tacos!
3w ago00:58:11Tap to summarizeOn 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?👉 Visit EatTalkRepeat.com for updates, events, and the newsletter👉 Got a food take or hate mail? cheers@eattalkrepeat.comFollow for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor:X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorneyInstagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney
Transcribe →Everything You’ve Been DMing Us, Finally Answered
4w ago00:52:40Tap to summarizeOn 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.👉 Visit EatTalkRepeat.com for updates, events, and the newsletter👉 Got a food take or hate mail? cheers@eattalkrepeat.comFollow for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor:X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorneyInstagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney
Transcribe →Las Vegas' Best Foodie Nano-Influencer
May 2900:57:32Tap to summarizeOn 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 & moreThis 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.👉 Visit EatTalkRepeat.com for updates, events, and the newsletter👉 Got a food take or hate mail? cheers@eattalkrepeat.comFollow for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor:X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorneyInstagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorneyCHAPTERS3:10 Food News7:45 National Burger Day8:35 Aroma CoTHEENA10:15 Pizza Fest Returns Check out 2025: https://youtu.be/2dIuztBqfac?si=mGUU_Dqj1Iw7E6VK12:05 Truly Pizza19:05 Coffee Class New Location!22:35 LV Restaurant Week28:15 Restaurant Reviews of Recent Ventures52:00 Pet Peeves55:00 Listener Questions & Comments
Transcribe →Food News, Drama, and One Very Loud Burger Chain Exit
May 2201:19:10Tap to summarizeOn 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 👉 Visit EatTalkRepeat.com for updates, events, and the newsletter👉 Got a food take or hate mail? cheers@eattalkrepeat.comFollow for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor:X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorneyInstagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney
Transcribe →Eat Talk Repeat at Vegas Unstripped 2026
May 1500:23:50Tap to summarizeVegas 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)👉 Visit EatTalkRepeat.com for updates, events, and the newsletter👉 Got a food take or hate mail? cheers@eattalkrepeat.comFollow for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor:X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorneyInstagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney
Transcribe →The Ninth Island: Stop with the Smash Burgers!
May 801:08:08Tap to summarizeOn 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 AwardsSubscribe, leave a review, and sign up for our newsletter: The Amuse Bouche 🥂www.eattalkrepeat.com📩 Got a food take or hate mail? cheers@eattalkrepeat.com📱 Follow us everywhere: @EatTalkRepeatFollow for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor:X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorneyInstagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney
Transcribe →Inside Vegas Dining: From Casual to Couture
May 101:06:16Tap to summarizeOn 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)👉 Visit EatTalkRepeat.com for updates, events, and the newsletter👉 Got a food take or hate mail? cheers@eattalkrepeat.comFollow for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor:X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorneyInstagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney00:00 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
Transcribe →Chinatown: The Hidden Food Empire of Las Vegas
Apr 2401:03:31Tap to summarizeOn 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 surface00:00 Introduction to Chinatown and the Hosts01:57 The Journey to Chinatown Expertise05:59 Building a Community Around Chinatown12:02 The Evolution of Chinatown Vegas18:02 The Unique Food Scene in Chinatown24:11 Tourism and Local Dynamics in Chinatown27:56 Engaging with the Foodie Community30:00 The Evolution of Chinatown's Culinary Scene32:59 The Rise of Influencers and Food Culture35:59 The Changing Landscape of Asian Cuisine37:57 Future Developments in Chinatown49:10 Challenges Facing Chinatown01:00:02 Concerns Over Commercialization and Authenticity👉 Visit EatTalkRepeat.com for updates, events, and the newsletter👉 Got a food take or hate mail? cheers@eattalkrepeat.comFollow for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor:X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorneyInstagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney
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