On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat.

Ash is out of town, but the show must go on! This week, John Curtas is joined by two of Las Vegas' most connected voices in food and hospitality: Kim Owens, owner of Main St. Provisions, and Melinda Sheckells, longtime lifestyle journalist covering everything from restaurants and entertainment to the people shaping the city.From building chef-driven restaurants to covering the ever-changing Vegas dining scene, this conversation dives into what it really takes to succeed in one of the country's most competitive food cities.

🍽️ In this episode:

• Kim Owens' journey from corporate restaurant management to owning Main St. Provisions

• How Kim became an unexpected incubator for some of Las Vegas' top culinary talent

• Melinda Sheckells' career across print, television, podcasting, and lifestyle journalism• How both guests found their way to Las Vegas

• The evolution of the local restaurant scene• Yelp, Instagram, TikTok & influencers — the good, the bad, and everything in between

• Is "Stripflation" making its way into neighborhood restaurants?

• Where they're actually eating around town right now• Will Michelin make a lasting impact on Las Vegas?

• Plus, another round of Pet Peeves and plenty of food talk along the way.

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