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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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63:21

EP 42 - Buddy V, Pizza & Much More

Food and Loathing ·

2022/03/25

It's an action-packed episode as Al reports back from the Pizza Expo, two pre-expo parties, the Bar & Restaurant show and a couple of nights out. Co-Host Rick Moonen recounts his busy week, which involved cooking, cooking and more cooking. And Rich shares the latest on which US restaurant chains are doing when regarding their operations in Russia. The centerpiece is Al's conversation with Buddy Valastro, The Cake Boss was in town to announce - well, listen to the episode and find out! Learn more

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68:38

EP 41 - Piero's & Martin Yan

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2022/03/18

With no centerpiece guest, Al, Rick and Rich tackle a bunch of things this week - chief among them the 40th anniversary celebration at Piero's. Al attended the party at the stand-alone restaurant that is Ground Zero for old Las Vegas, and grabbed comments from owner Freddie Glusman and longtime lounge singer and Hollywood semi-legend Pia Zadora. Also: a deep preview of a new steakhouse coming to Henderson, Al and Rich discuss a not-so-great lunch, and Al talks to one of the OGs of food television,

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65:47

EP 40 - St. Patrick's Day

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2022/03/11

Al and Rich get the lowdown on the upcoming St. Patrick's Day festivities at one of Las Vegas' best Irish bars and restaurants: Ri-Ra at Mandalay Place. Managing Partner Scott Sherman and lead barman Wally Lang preview the fun to be had, and share the history of Ri-Ra. Also: Al talks to Chef Bobby Flay about his latest burger joint on The Strip, and Rich shares all the food he DIDN'T eat at Las Vegas Motor Speedway during the NASCAR race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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64:00

EP 39 - Chefs for Kids

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2022/03/04

Chef Rick Moonen is back as co-host, and he's in great company. He and Al get the lowdown on Chefs for Kids, the foundation that fights malnutrition and hunger in children through education and awareness, Chris Johns in the longtime Executive Chef at the South Point Hotel and Casino - and has been a guiding force in Chefs for Kids for years. Also joining the episode is Food Network veteran Vic Vegas. The owner of Black & Blue Diner on North Decatur is also a regular on Jon Taffer's Bar Rescue

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63:22

EP 38 - The Neon Feast is Here!

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2022/02/25

After hinting at it for weeks, Al makes the big reveal: his new Las Vegas restaurant guide app, Neon Feast. Rich quizzes Al about the details of the app. It's a curated list of at least 500 restaurants, but much more. Also joining the show, Jonathan Batista and Jordan Dunewood, owners of Artisanal Foods. The go-to source for many restaurants in the valley opened a large retail outlet nearly a year ago at Eastern and Tropicana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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68:50

EP 37 - Fancy Foods, Part Two

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2022/02/18

It's back to the Convention Center for more great conversations from this month's Fancy Foods Show. Among those who stopped by our table: Donald Contursi of "Lip Smacking Foodie Tours" and Michael Stamm of Cured and Whey. Also, Rich takes a Covid test. But you'll have to listen all the way to find out the result! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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76:41

EP 36 - Fancy Foods, Part One

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2022/02/11

It's a long one but a good one! Al and Rich dive into the Winter Fancy Foods show, which was held in Las Vegas for the first time in decade. This trade show lets distributors, importers and food makers show off their products to the world. Well, the food world. From grains to syrup to hot sauce to cheese (and more cheese), Al and Rich gained some weight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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66:39

Ep 35 - Cutting the Cheese (And Meat)

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2022/02/04

It's all about the Charcuterie - which does NOT include chocolate! Nor does it include cheese, according to Diana Brier, the proprietor of Valley Cheese & Wine in Henderson. But it DOES include a lot of tasty meats, with cheese as an accompaniment, according to the man who literally wrote the book on the subject: Jeffrey Weiss of Valencian Gold. His book is "Charcuteria: The Soul of Spain." Also: Diana is looking forward to the Fancy Foods Show next week - during which Al and Rich will be

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67:24

Ep 34 - Sausage Fest (Almost)

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2022/01/28

Hot Dogs take center stage in this episode, in which we talk to two of the valley's best purveyors of artisan tubes: Snap-O-Razzo's Ralph Perrazo and Jordan Camacho, creator of the "To Be Frank" popup inside Sticks Tavern on Water Street in Henderson. Both talk about how they came from serious fine dining to creating and selling their own dogs. Ralph sells his packaged dogs online and at Green Valley Markets. Jordan makes the dogs and creates the entire experience with multiple toppings at

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54:17

Ep 33 - My Corona!

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2022/01/21

Al and Rich hunker down in their respective broadcast bunkers, as both tested positive for Covid-19 last week. But, through the magic of Zoom, they talk about events they had to miss - as well as two events coming up and underway. Diana Edelman of 'Vegans Baby' checks in from New York to talk about the great vegan items that means restaurants are offering in the final days of Vegan Dining Month. And Jill Campbell of the Fancy Foods Show previews the industry event coming up in early February. And,

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63:16

Ep 32 - Carversteak & Brezza

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2022/01/14

Al, Rich and co-host Rick Moonen welcome the chefs from two of the top restaurants at Resorts World: Daniel Ontiveros of Carversteak and Nicole Brisson of Brezza. Recorded inside the knife room at Carversteak, the two discuss their commitment to high quality beef raised in a humane way, their individual paths to these new properties and how they both compete and cooperate in adjacent spaces. Al and Rick talk about their day feeding the suite-dwellers at Allegiant Stadium, and Rich shares his

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70:03

Ep 31 - Heidi Rinella and 22 Years on the Vegas Food...

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2022/01/07

We're back poolside and Rick Moonen's house to put a cap on the holidays. Al, Rick and Rich share thoughts on Carversteak, the new cutting-edge steakhouse at Resorts World. Al sits down with Heidi Knapp-Rinella, who's just retired after 22 years as the top food writer/critic at the Las Vegas Review-Journal. And Rich quizzes Al and Rick on several food items that are loved around the world, but illegal in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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68:13

Ep 30 - Greatest Hits

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2021/12/31

Al and Rich share a few bits from the first 29 episodes. Among the subjects and guests: Italian food with Gina Marinelli and Chris Conlon, cooking for the Raiders with Gary LaMorte, Top Chef Portland finalist Jamie Tran, and all about the geneses of Vegas Uncorked with James Trees. If you're sharing with someone unfamiliar with the podcast, this is the perfect introduction! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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70:57

Ep 29 - Jose Andres Part Two

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2021/12/24

Politics, Tomatoes and more highlight the second half of Al's dinner and conversation with the legendary Jose Andres. Also: Al and Rich check a few news items and review a light week of going out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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71:11

Ep 28 - Jose Andres Part One

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2021/12/17

It's the episode that Al's been waiting to drop for two weeks: the first half of his very long interview and dinner with Chef Jose Andres, the man behind Jaleo, China Poblano, E, MiniBar, Bazaar Meats and other restaurant concepts. And he's the man who's fed hundreds of thousands of people around the world who are the victims of disasters - both natural and human-made. Also: Al and co-host Rick Moonen dive into a blogger post that's gone viral: a serious take-down of a Michelin-starred tasting menu

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68:39

Ep 27 - Hell's Kitchen Winner Trenton Garvey

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2021/12/10

Two years after the season was shot, Hell's Kitchen Young Guns finally aired this past summer. And delaying the release also meant delaying the prize for winner Trenton Garvey. But now he has his money, and his new job as Executive Chef at Gordon Ramsay Steak at Paris. From his new home in Henderson, Trenton sits down with Al to explain it all. Rick Moonen is back as co-host. He recounts a very busy Thanksgiving time. Al talks about his recent restaurant visits, and Rich goes in depth on his meal at

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71:51

Ep. 26 - Keeping Kosher, Remembering Chris Herrin

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2021/12/03

It's a combination of celebration, remembrance and education this week – all wrapped up in a tasty package. We celebrate Hanukah with a primer on what it means to keep kosher, and a discussion of all things kosher in Las Vegas. And we found two men who know their stuff: Ken Heck, owner of Chinglish and Chinglish Kosher, and Rabbi Tzvi Bronchtain, who certifies that a restaurant or shop is, indeed, Kosher. We also remember Chris Herrin, the pioneering Strip veteran who brought great bread and pastry

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61:44

Ep 25 - Happy Thanksgiving!

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2021/11/25

We're celebrating the holiday by asking some of our best friends in the Las Vegas restaurant community to share their best Thanksgiving moments. From family fun to challenging times in the kitchen to heartbreaking moments, we hope you'll find something that speaks to you. Among our friends sharing their stories: Justin Kingsley Hall, Elizabeth Blau, Rick Moonen, Cory Harwell, Bruce Kalman, Ken Heck and Stacy Dugan. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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71:43

Ep 24 - Sandwiches, Marcus Samuelsson and Vegan Chicken

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2021/11/19

The meat in the sandwich that is this episode is all about sandwiches: what makes a good one and why are there so many awful sandwich sellers? We talk with two of the best at their craft: Dave Simmons of Goodwich in Downtown Las Vegas, and Ismaele Romano, who just opened Via Focaccia at Elis Island Casino. Sandwiching that conversation, Rich critiques cheap steak, Al and co-host Rick Moonen play Monday morning quarterback on Desert Companion’s restaurant awards and Marcus Samuellson unveils his

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66:51

Ep 23 - Insane for Spain

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2021/11/12

Chef Rick Moonen is back to talk about his travels. He and Al also compare notes about Harlo, the new Downtown Summerlin steakhouse from Chef Gina Marinelli that's still in "preview" mode. And Rich bitches about not yet getting an invitation. But the bulk of the episode is all about Spanish food and the great Las Vegas joints that celebrate it. From the private dining room at Jaleo in The Cosmopolitan, we're joined by Jaelo's head chef Eric Suniga and one of the brains behind Valencian Gold,

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