Eat. Talk. Repeat.

John Curtas is a legit food critic, with the bona fides to back it up. Ash Watkins is an amateur, and the first to admit it. Together they cover the restaurants, bars, and people that make Las Vegas one of the world's best food cities.They're not here to chase hype, clicks, or likes. They're here to tell you what's worth your time, appetite, and money. No cheese pulls, no yolk porn — just honest analysis of a restaurant's food, service, atmosphere, and the overall vibe.They do this because they love this city and the people behind its food scene. Turn up the volume and buckle up. Cheers!

Eat. Talk. Repeat. is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 166 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Eat. Talk. Repeat., a arts show with 166 episodes published.

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  Worst Burger of the Year?

  Oct 2, 202657 min

  On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. , John Curtas and Ash Watkins are back with another round of Las Vegas restaurant reviews, food news, and strong opinions . The Worst Burger of the Year? John has some thoughts on Harlo, plus reviews of Amata Modern Thai, Zaytoon, Yu by SIJIE, Hayworth, Ada’s, YEN Viet Kitchen, Banchan, and more. SMKD BBQ hits T-Mobile Arena with smoked meats, smashed brisket, pulled pork, and a lineup of BBQ sandwiches. Wine is coming to you. Ada’s launches the Nine Lives Wine Society, while Garagiste Wine Room expands its wine club with delivery within the City of Las Vegas. Oakwell Beer Spa is eyeing the Arts District. Because apparently Vegas needed one more way to drink while relaxing. Restaurant news: Yui Sushi Edomae closes, new restaurant developments are brewing around Las Vegas, and the Vegas dining scene keeps moving. Plus, John and Ash run through their latest restaurant visits, ratings, favorite and least favorite parts, return-worthy spots, pet peeves, and listener questions. It’s another episode packed with Las Vegas restaurants, food news, reviews, wine, BBQ, burgers, and the opinions you actually want to hear. On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. Las Vegas restaurants Restaurant reviews Vegas food & wine Las Vegas restaurant news️ Dining in Las Vegas Find us everywhere @EatTalkRepeat and visit EatTalkRepeat.com for more Vegas food, restaurant news, and The Amuse Bouche , our weekly newsletter. Hate mail, questions, fan mail & restaurant tips: cheers@eattalkrepeat.com Follow: @EatTalkRepeat@AshTheAttorney@EatingLasVegas@JohnCurtas Please like, subscribe, and leave us a review. Bon Appétit & goodnight Canada!

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  Vegas on the Rocks: James Reza Tells All (FBF)

  Sep 25, 20261h 7m

  On Today’s Menu:️ A long-awaited guest finally joins us: James Reza, downtown insider, writer, editor, and cocktail connoisseur. How Reza helped unleash John Curtas, the food critic on Las Vegas (blame him or thank him). Is Las Vegas really “dead”? We unpack the tourism stats, Wall Street meddling, and the slow death of the $0.99 shrimp cocktail myth. Why filet mignon is $95 in Vegas but $52 in Manhattan — and why no one’s lowering prices anytime soon. Influencer culture: pay-for-play reviews, “OnlyFoods,” and the Gen Z ring-light invasion of local bars. Cocktail culture deep-dive: from Rudy at Nora’s to Bellagio’s program, to today’s booming downtown bar scene. Favorite haunts: Petite Boheme, Frankies, Herbs & Rye, and why you’ll never get a bad drink downtown. Bar Pet Peeves of the Week: from charging for ice to the dreaded “Gen Z stare” to non-calibrated soda guns.Questions, comments, hate mail? Email us at cheers@eattalkrepeat.com!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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eat. Talk. Repeat.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on social:Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EatTalkRepeat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EatingLasVegas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WhatsRightSam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, &⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AshTheAttorney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EatTalkRepeatLV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JohnCurtas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WhatsRightSam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, &⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AshTheAttorney⁠

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  The Wine Decline: Vegas Wine Experts Tell All

  Sep 18, 20261h 13m

  On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat., John Curtas shares a glass with two of Las Vegas’ biggest wine nerds: Eric Prato of Garagiste Wine Room and Dave Klarer of Timeless Hospitality. With Ash out, John finally gets his long-awaited wine episode with plenty of strong opinions and a deep dive into what’s actually happening with wine right now. Is the wine industry really in decline? Are younger generations killing wine culture, or just changing it? Did the wine world make itself too pretentious and intimidating? What does Las Vegas’ wine scene get right… and what does it get spectacularly wrong? Why are some of the best $20–$40 wines nearly invisible on the Strip? Natural wine: revolution, fad, or just funky juice? Are trophy wines and $3,000 bottles really worth the price? And most importantly: **How do you actually order wine at a restaurant without getting screwed?** Eric and Dave also share their insider tips for navigating a wine list, talking to sommeliers, setting a budget, trying unfamiliar varietals, and finding the hidden gems that don’t come with a famous label. And of course, John puts them through a wine nerd lightning round, covering obscure grapes, France vs. Italy, decanting, underrated wine regions, Sideways, Drops of God, and the dreaded bunghole. It’s wine. It’s Vegas. It’s a little nerdy. And yes, they opened another bottle. CHEERS! Visit EatTalkRepeat.com for updates, events, and the newsletter Got a food take or hate mail? cheers@eattalkrepeat.com Follow for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor: X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorney Instagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney

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  Michelin Guide: A Double-Edged Sword

  Sep 11, 202657 min

  On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. ️ The Michelin Guide, food influencers, restaurant reviews & the future of Vegas dining — it’s all on the table. In this episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. , Ash Watkins and John Curtis dig into the latest happenings in the Las Vegas food scene, including a closer look at the Michelin Guide’s newest selections and what those awards really mean for local restaurants. They also dive into the ever-changing world of food influencers , discussing whether their influence is growing, fading, or simply changing shape. From there, it’s time for restaurant reviews, unique dining experiences, the Hudson Valley food scene, and a few thoughts on culinary trends that maybe should have stayed in the kitchen. Yes, we’re talking about the Cronut. Plus, the hosts look ahead to upcoming restaurant openings, new culinary concepts, and what’s next for Las Vegas dining. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates02:56 Michelin Guide Discussion05:51 Critique of Michelin Selections09:01 Local Restaurant Insights11:54 Future of Las Vegas Dining15:01 Legal Issues in the Restaurant Scene17:51 Closing Thoughts and Reflections27:38 The Rise and Fall of Influencers in the Food Scene29:57 Restaurant Reviews: A Culinary Journey34:06 Exploring Unique Dining Experiences39:06 The Hudson Valley Food Scene44:01 Critiquing Culinary Trends and Fads56:11 Upcoming Restaurant Openings and Innovations Visit EatTalkRepeat.com for updates, events, and the newsletter Got a food take or hate mail? cheers@eattalkrepeat.com Follow for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor: X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorney Instagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney

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  So… What Happened to Vegas Bars?

  Sep 4, 20261h 19m

  On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. What makes a great bar scene—and what happens when the neighborhood around it starts to change? In this episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. , Ash Watkins and John Curtas sit down with James Reza and Derek Stonebarger to talk all things Las Vegas bars, cocktails, and the ever-evolving Arts District. From the realities of running a bar and the challenges of rising costs and leases to gentrification, First Friday, parking, and keeping a true local community alive, this conversation gets into what’s really happening behind the scenes. They also dive into Brewery Row, Barter Mall, the future of the Arts District, and what it takes to build a bar scene that works for both locals and visitors. Plus, plenty of opinions on cocktails, customer service, and bar industry pet peeves. ️ Pour yourself a drink and join the conversation. Visit EatTalkRepeat.com for updates, events, and the newsletter Got a food take or hate mail? cheers@eattalkrepeat.com Follow for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor: X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorney Instagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Eat Talk Repeat and Guests 02:58 The Evolution of the Cocktail and Bar Scene 05:59 Personal Journeys in the Bar Industry 09:01 The Impact of Gentrification on Art and Culture 11:48 The Role of Community in Downtown Development 14:51 Brewery Row and Its Challenges 17:48 The Future of Bars in the Arts District 25:30 The Impact of Pricing on Local Bars 30:03 Navigating Lease Challenges in the Bar Industry 34:05 The Evolution of the Arts District 46:00 First Friday: A Double-Edged Sword 54:00 Exploring Barter Mall: A Community Hub 57:04 The Cocktail Scene: Peak or Just Beginning? 59:58 Parking Solutions: Navigating the Downtown Experience 01:03:09 Artie's: The Future of Dining and Culture 01:12:06 Pet Peeves in the Bar Scene: A Lively Discussion

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