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"Food and Loathing" is a savage journey into the stomach of the Las Vegas restaurant and bar scene – with occasional detours to explore some of the valley's other decadent offerings (edible and otherwise).Each week, veteran food writer Al Mancini offers the lowdown on what's new, what's hot and what's delicious in America's most glamorous culinary city.Along with co-host Samantha "Gemini" Stevens and producer Rich Johnson, Al invites you into their conversations with the chefs, bartenders, journalists, and other experts who know where to go – and what to order when you get there.
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Signup to Generate a Pitch"Food and Loathing" is a savage journey into the stomach of the Las Vegas restaurant and bar scene, with occasional detours to explore some of the valley's other decadent offerings (edible and otherwise).Each week, veteran food writer Al Mancini offers the lowdown on what's new, what's hot and what's delicious in America's most glamorous culinary city.
Recent episodes include "Nevada's Official State Cocktail" (23 October 2026, 75 minutes), "Gino Ferraro's Cookbook!" (16 October 2026, 71 minutes), and "MGM's Drink Festival" (2 October 2026, 65 minutes).
Food and Loathing | Covering the Las Vegas Food Scene publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 71 minutes across 282 episodes.
Booking probability for Food and Loathing | Covering the Las Vegas Food Scene is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Food and Loathing | Covering the Las Vegas Food Scene requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Food and Loathing | Covering the Las Vegas Food Scene's contact route on record: verified email.
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Food and Loathing | Covering the Las Vegas Food Scene is an arts podcast with 282 episodes published.
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Episode #283
How 'on brand' is that for Nevada to have an official state cocktail? The Picon Sour is one of just three official state cocktails (Massachusetts and Maryland are the others), and the namesake ingredient is made by...
Episode #282
Gino Ferraro, founder of the landmark Ferraro's Ristorante, joins us this week to talk about his new autobiography, "From Calabria, An American Dream." Other guests include Hard Hat Lounge owner Frank Sidorios, and the...
Episode #279
We pay a visit to The Legends Oyster Bar this week for an extended interview with Chef/Owner Jack Jarukasem, and head to MGM's Drink festival for interviews with Chefs Brian Howard, Carlos Guia, Dan Krohmer, Kimmie...
Episode #275
Gemini and Al are at 595 Craft and Kitchen, talking with the entire team and sampling some new menu items. Among the topics: new brunch service and a Southern Highlands location. You'll also hear about their experience...
Episode #278
Fontainebleau's Cantina Contramar hosts Gemini and Al this week, with Chef Gabriela Cámara joining them for an extended interview about The Strip's new Mexican hotspot. We also check in with Norm's CEO Mark Politzer at...
Episode #275
Al sits down with Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken to discuss the renovations at Border Grill, their history in Las Vegas, and bringing their food to Allegiant Stadium. And the team from Amari Italian Kitchen shares...
Episode #276
The celebration of all things food is back on the weekend of September 18th at Wynn Las Vegas. Al gets a preview from Chef Jeff Ramsey of Mizumi. Also in this episode: Chef Chris Santos reflects on ten years of Beauty &...
Episode #274
Al, Gem and Rich are together via the magic of the internet for some intense talk about great meals. Well, Al and Gem are having intense meals. Rich is at home making beef stew and egg bites (suggestions for both always...
Episode #273
This week we're in Chinatown chowing down at 00 Pie & Pub and talking to Erica Bell. Also: Al previews next week's long conversations with Paymon Raoff and David Wondrich. You'll also hear from Jean Francoise Blais of...
Episode #272
Gemini, Al and Andrew are at Monzu Italian Oven this week, getting the lowdown from owner/chef Gio Mauro on the restaurant's new summer menu and an unlimited pasta and pizza special. You'll also hear local chefs Brian...
Episode #271
Al, Gem and Andrew are chowing down at Durango Social Club, courtesy of owner Dan Krohmer and new Executive Chef Crystina "Mama" Nguyen. Interviews this week include Chef Floriana Pastore, who finally has a NON-pop-up...
Episode #270
It's a full house at Aroma Latin American Cocina. Al, Gemini, Bob Barnes and Andrew Morgan pay a visit to sample chef Steve Kestler's cuisine, and chat with him about his recent move from Henderson to just outside of...
Episode #268
Emeril Lagase has opened Meril, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, at the M Resort. Our Bob Barnes gets a rundown from the man, himself, about the restaurant named after his daughter. It's part of a guest-packed show...
Episode #266
Gyu+ Japanese Sandos and Rice Boxes is the setting for this week's episode. Al, Gem and Andrew Morgan enjoy a sampling of the products, and talk to the principles: Freddie Paloma and Luis De Santos. They spent years...
Episode #267
Food and Loathing has been the voice of the Las Vegas food and restaurant community for five years and counting. And in this anniversary episode we're sharing our takes on some of the biggest stories and issues we've...
Episode #263
Al is back in town after a nearly two-week vacation in Italy. But not soon enough, so Gemini and Rich have hijacked the show once again. Gem scores the first interview with Las Vegas's own Floriana Pastore of Signora...
Episode #265
We ask because it's been a while since we've seen evidence of the late, great gourmand in Sin City. But our long shutout streak is over! Sarah Thompson, executive chef of Casa Playa at Wynn Las Vegas, won for Best Chef...
Episode #264
Gemini and Al are together again this week, coming to you from Diamond Spur Provisions and Meats, where they speak to partner Marc Marrone on his journey from corporate chef to Tao Group to a life spent training horses...
Episode #261
From the Fabulous Business Center at the JW Marriott Hotel, Al, Gem and Andrew Morgan party down (and poder how that fax machine works) and knock out #263! As we've done every year, we're focusing on Three Square and...
Episode #261
<p>Al and Gemini are reunited in person this week for an interview-packed episode. In addition to all the usual stuff like news, restaurant reports and a Happy Hour report, Neen Williams explains NADC Burgers, Chef Jae...
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former Shakespeare professor
Senior Pastor, Calvary Christian Church
VP of Global Leadership Development, Rich's Ice Cream Catering
board certified acupuncturist and herbalist, certified functional medicine practitioner, birth doula, Casa Playa at Wynn Las Vegas
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