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Food and Loathing

"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,

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01:14:08

Football Food & Fun

Food and Loathing ·

2025/08/29

This week’s episode helps you gear up for football season, as Al speaks to representatives of Flanker, Ri Ra, Dawghouse and Stadium Swim to find out what they’re planning, and lists seven other great venues for viewing sports. Andrew Morgan continues the football-centric episode with a look at sports bar happy hours. Jeremy Ford talks about Stubborn Seed’s a la carte menu, we speak to one of the partners at the brand new Pachi Pachi, Paymon Raouf tells us about Paymon’s entertainment

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01:09:07

Alebrijes Opens in Las Vegas' Neonopolis

Food and Loathing ·

2025/08/22

This week’s episode was recorded at the brand new Alebrijes by Chef Paco in Neonopolis, where Al, Gemini and Hapy Hour Vegas’ Andrew Morgan sample the menu (including grasshoppers and ants) with Chef Francisco “Paco” Cortes. Al and Paco also chat about the weekend Drag Brunch the restaurant hosts. And we have interviews with Chef Lanny Chin and Irv’s Burgers CEO Lawrence Longo, plus restaurant reports from Todd’s Unique Dining, La Madre Canyon Grill, The Stove, Alexxa’s and Herbs and Rye.

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01:06:24

Las Vegas Raiders' Food Fun

Food and Loathing ·

2025/08/15

Al talks to local chefs who operate food stands in Allegiant Stadium to get the scoop on what's new for Raiders games in 2025. Among them: Anthony Andreason of Pizza Rock, Samantha Bandy of Fremont Street’s Evel Pie, Soulbelly BBQ’s Bruce Kalman and Border Grill’s Yancy Perez. Andrew Morgan's Happy Hour Report goes sky high to sample the offerings of The Foundation Room. Al and Gemini also play favorites when discussing their latest meals at several places that are friends of the podcast: Main St

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01:04:52

Jolene Mannina, Las Vegas' Food Entrepreneur

Food and Loathing ·

2025/08/08

The former head of Las Vegas Test Kitchen, who's now working her magic with Fortune Events, catches up with Gemini. They are especially excited about the upcoming edition of Picnic in the Alley, the woman-centric food event in downtown Las Vegas. With Al on vacation, Gem carries the show, with a little help from once-again vagabond Rich Johnson, who shares the "fun" of driving from Las Vegas to Seattle in an EV. Also, visits to Sparrow + Wolf, Basillico, Petit Boheme and Echo Taste + Sound. Andrew

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01:13:30

The James Trees Empire

Food and Loathing ·

2025/08/01

Las Vegas' home-grown superstar chef is celebrating a birthday, and all the chefs from all of his restaurants are contributing to the celebration. But we got them all in one place -- Bar Boheme -- to talk shop. And what a talk it is, featuring: James Trees Adam Rios, Sean O'Hara, Jordon Dunewood, Joe Swan, Jake Yergensen and Jackson Stamper. Also: Al shares his "Friends Experience," as well as stops at Pepper Club, Ri-Ra and Hard Hat Lounge. Plus: Andrew Morgan's Happy Hour Report from MGM

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01:04:57

The Future of Food Journalism

Food and Loathing ·

2025/07/25

Meet the future of Las Vegas food journalism, as we interview 11-year-old food writer Kingstyn Majors, and get his take on the profession and the local restaurant scene. Trust us, this kid is amazing! Other interviews this week include Chef Adam Rios of Al Solito Posto, Sparrow + Wolf’s Brain Howard (discussing the upcoming Fauna collaboration), Bryan Bass of Bottled Blonde, Durango Social Club’s Chef Dan Krohmer and Sorellina’s Stephen Jerome, as well as a surf-n-turf Happy Hour Report.

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01:11:09

Joe Valdez Elevates Basillico

Food and Loathing ·

2025/07/18

Fresh from the drama surrounding the closings of Table 34 and Bramare, Chef Joe Valdez has taken over the kitchen at Basillico, the modern, elegant Italian restaurant in the Evora Apartment complex on S. Buffalo, between Sunset & Russell. Joe explains what he's kept and what he's changed since assuming the Executive Chef role. Also: news of a big James Trees birthday event, Big B's Barbecue's West Side location, a smashburger popup at Resorts World and some big stars coming to The Golden Tiki. Also,

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01:07:34

Dry-Aged Everything with Matt Meyer

Food and Loathing ·

2025/07/11

Matt Meyer, the chef who knows all about dry-aging, sits down with Al for the centerpiece interview this week. Al also talks with Christina Ngyuen about the decision to close her pioneering Chinatown restaurant District 1. Gemini talks collaboration dinners with Bruce Kalman as he participated in just such an event in Oklahoma City. No Butcher and Sparrow + Wolf are in the news, and Al shares his visits to Bar Boheme, Craft Creamery and Nocturno.

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01:15:17

Bourbon Steak Gets Collaborative

Food and Loathing ·

2025/07/04

Al, Gem and Rich sit down in the gorgous Bourbon Steak dining room at the Four Seasons for a conversation with executive chef Josh Smith and his upcoming guest collaborator James Trees. He's the first guest chef for what will be a series of collaborative dinners called "Chef's Corner." That first one is set for July 10. Also in this episode, restaurant visits to Ai Pazz (the new Italian place at the JW Marriott fronted by celebrity chef Fabio Viviani), House of Blues, Sorrellina and Mr. Kim's Korean

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01:06:44

STK, Shanghai Taste, Todd's Unique & More

Food and Loathing ·

2025/06/27

Al, Gemini and Rich feast on the food and hospitality provided by Todd Clore, the chef/owner of Henderson mainstay Todd's Uniquie Dining. Todd shares why he left The Strip to open one of the suburbs' first fine dining destinations more than 20 years ago. Also: STK's Stephen Hopcraft unveils new menu items, Lotus of Siam’s Penny Chutima talks about her mother's James Beard Award from years ago, and we dive into nearly a dozen places we've visted in the past week.

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01:19:22

Holsteins Shakes & Buns is Back!

Food and Loathing ·

2025/06/20

The home of over-the-top burgers and "Bam-Boozled" milkshakes, about one year after closing its spot in the Cosmopolitan, is back in business in the Arts District. Billy Richardson, CEO of parent company Gen3 Hospitality, grabs a seat in the corner booth to share the Holsteins story with Al, Rich and guest co-host Bob Barnes. Bob also offers up a beer report -- because that's his claim to fame. Gemini joins us from Chicago, fresh from attending the James Beard Awards ceremony. Along with the usual

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01:06:32

Jose Andres' New Las Vegas Restaurant

Food and Loathing ·

2025/06/13

Superstar chef and humanitarian Jose Andres has opened another Las Vegas restaurant, and Al gets the lowdown from CEO Sam Bakhshandehpour on the pan-Mediterranean menu at Saytinya. Natalie Young is also here, talking about her new Arts District place, Echo Taste & Sound. The big interview is with Ethan Spiezer at the new outpost of Solamete Pizza on West Sahara. Also: The Happy Hour Report looks at great deals in Fremont East. Al and Rich also share their dining experices at Main St. Provisions,

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01:09:19

Mae Daly's, Las Vegas' Local Steakhouse

Food and Loathing ·

2025/06/06

A classic upscale steakhouse right across from The Aztec on Las Vegas Boulevard? There is a method to that apparant madness, and Mae Daly's owner Richard Femenella explains it to Al, Gemini and Rich. Executive Chef Tomas Espino also joins the conversation, and brings a fantastic sample of Mae Daly's fantastic cuisine. Also: another wine dinner at Joe's, Chef Leticia Mitchell is bringing Leticia’s Cocina and Cantina to Boulder Station, and James Trees expands his empire to the 51st floor. Listen to

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01:01:13

Pisces, Holsteins & Soul Belly

Food and Loathing ·

2025/05/30

The full team is together again, with Gemini Zooming in to Al and Rich from Oklahoma City. Also on the show: From the Arts District, we have Chef Bruce Kalman at Soulbelly and Gen 3 Hospitality’s Stacia Stephens at Holsteins. Chef Steven Piamchunter tells us about the food at the new Thai spot Blue Orchid. Football legend Emmitt Smith talks butter cake. Boulder Station’s Lakeita Ahern talks about the return of the Broiler salad bar. And we have a nice long conversation with Chef Martin Heierling of

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01:02:13

Seafood, Burgers & Bloody Marys

Food and Loathing ·

2025/05/23

Diane Mina, the founder of Diane’s Bloody Mary, is hosting a Bloody Mary brunch this weekend at her husband Michael Mina’s Aria restaurant, Bardot Brasserie. She talks to Al about convincing Michael to invest in her mix. Also: Chris Clifford talks about his efforts to bring a new, restaurant-heavy development to Henderson, and the challenges he’s facing from both the city and a few of his neighbors. Our restaurant visits include the Oyster Bar at Sunset Station, Suzuya Japanese Pastry, All’Antico

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01:17:19

Vegas' Italian-Spanish-Asian Mashup

Food and Loathing ·

2025/05/16

Rang's Concina Moderne is a small place in a strip mall on West Charleston near Jones. And it serves up Italian and Spanish dishes, but with an Asian flare courtesy of its namesake, Chef Rang Tan. Al, Rich and Rob Kachelriess sit down with Rang in the restaurant, enjoy some of her signature dishes, and get the story on the place she and her husband opened last year. Also: Restaurant reports on Pisces at Wynn, Le Spritz, Ai Pono Cafe, Bourbon Steak and The George Sportsman's Lounge.

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01:01:09

The Legends Oyster Bar

Food and Loathing ·

2025/05/09

This week’s episode was recorded at The Legends Oyster Bar, which recently celebrated its 5th anniversary. Rich and Al have a nice long chat with founder/chef Jack Jarukasem, and devour several items from the menu. The guys share their recent experiences at William B’s Steakhouse, Coco Donuts, Sorellina, Doberman Drawing Room, La Mona Rosa, Tony Luke’s and The Empire Strips Back, as they try to hold down the fort without Gemini. Also: interviews with Robert Biale of Robert Biale Vinyards, Marche

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01:17:40

Las Vegas Unstripped!

Food and Loathing ·

2025/05/02

Al and Rich throw out the format for this episode, which they recorded at Vegas Unstripped at The Palms. Basically, they just walk around the big event and talk to the best chefs in Las Vegas. We begin with a bit of news and the latest Happy Hour Report. And then it's walking and talking!

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01:12:52

The Industry Gives Back

Food and Loathing ·

2025/04/25

This episode focuses on two programs that give back to the community, and check in with a couple of celebrity chefs. The entire episode was recorded at the brand-new Blooming Bistro, where young people in recovery are training for careers in and around the hospitality industry. Later, we speak to Monica Garcia about the Love Yourself Foundation’s upcoming event at the Beverly Theater, focusing on mental health issues faced by hospitality and entertainment workers. We also catch up with Chef Tal

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59:26

Las Vegas Happy Hours

Food and Loathing ·

2025/04/18

It's the premier of a new feature on the podcast: the Food and Loathing Happy Hour report, thanks to our new collaboration with the site Happy Hour Vegas run by Andrew Morgan. Each week, Andrew and Al take a few minutes to run down a few of the valley's best happy hours. Like Neon Feast, they're organized by category. To kick off the new feature: Steakhouse happy hours. Also, Al talks to Metro Pizza's John Arena about his new foundation, appropriately named The John Arena Foundation. Plus, music is

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