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

🍔 National Burger Day hot takes

🍕 Vegas pizza rankings drama

🌮 Aroma Latin American Cocina opens in Chinatown

☕ Almond & Oat expands downtown

🍷 “Sideways,” wine movies & nostalgic Vegas restaurants🥂 Mother’s Day brunch excellence at La Fontaine

📍 TonShou, Hayworth, PublicUS, Zero Bond, 1228 Main & more

This week on Eat. Talk. Repeat., John & Ash dive headfirst into burger discourse, Vegas food news, Restaurant Week picks, pizza ranking controversies, and the eternal battle between smashburgers and “real” burgers.

Plus: John’s official nano influencer era, Chinatown restaurant moves, listener emails, old-school Vegas nostalgia, and rapid-fire restaurant reviews from around Las Vegas.

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CHAPTERS

3:10 Food News

7:45 National Burger Day

8:35 Aroma CoTHEENA

10:15 Pizza Fest Returns Check out 2025: https://youtu.be/2dIuztBqfac?si=mGUU_Dqj1Iw7E6VK

12:05 Truly Pizza

19:05 Coffee Class New Location!

22:35 LV Restaurant Week

28:15 Restaurant Reviews of Recent Ventures

52:00 Pet Peeves

55:00 Listener Questions & Comments

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

🍜Lotus of Siam is back at its original Commercial Center location

🇪🇸José Andrés “Spain My Way” dinner experience

🦞Connie & Ted’s in West Hollywood is closing

💀🍔Heart Attack Grill is closing

🚗🎬Snappy’s Burgers is expanding

🍸BlueBirdLV launches Vegas happy hour tracker

🥩New butcher shops coming to Vegas

🍺Bartho’s Bierbar opens in the Arts District

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Vegas Unstripped 2026 was anything but chill. 🍽️🔥

This year, ETR hit Vegas Unstripped 2026 with Ash on the ground solo, repping the team, making rounds, talking food, and apparently turning it into a full-time campaign against John. 😂

From chef chats to industry mingling, Ash made sure every conversation somehow circled back to giving John a little grief. Priorities.

Vegas Unstripped always brings together some of the best chefs, restaurants, and culinary talent in Las Vegas for a night of incredible food, drinks, and community—and ETR was there to capture it all.

In this episode:

✨ Behind the scenes at Vegas Unstripped

🍴 Chef interviews & food highlights

🥂 Industry moments + culinary chaos

🎤 Ash vs. John (ongoing)

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

✈️ John’s Honolulu hotel breakdown: Royal Hawaiian, Kahala, & Halekulani

🍣 Best sushi in Hawaii?

🥥 Pink coconut pancakes, loco moco, Spam debates, and more

📍 The Hat officially opens in Las Vegas

⭐ StarChefs 2026 Las Vegas Rising Stars Awards

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

🎙️ In this episode:

🌮 Tacos 1986 check-in — worth the hype or nah?

🍲 iPotse and what surprised us

🥞 Old school vibes at Du-Par's Restaurant & Bakery

📰 Why local food news actually matters (more than you think)

✨ Inside A by José Andrés — theatrical, exclusive, and wild

🍽️ The full experience at Joël Robuchon — is it still the gold standard?

🧑‍🍳 Chef legacies, iconic closures, and the end of Le Cirque

👀 What actually makes a restaurant “fine dining” (and what doesn’t)

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00:00 Introduction to Eat Talk Repeat03:04 Exploring Las Vegas Food Scene06:03 Food News and Updates08:59 Dining Experiences at Tacos 1986 11:59 Reviewing DuPars and Other Local Favorites14:59 José Andrés: A Unique Dining Experience23:53 Joel Robuchon: The Pinnacle of Fine Dining28:17 A Fairy Tale Dining Experience32:13 The Art of Service and Ambiance35:57 Culinary Highlights and Signature Dishes40:46 The Legacy of Joël Robuchon49:46 Comparing Culinary Giants: Joël Robuchon vs. Andres51:45 The Closing of Le Cirque: A Culinary Reflection53:47 The Enduring Excellence of Joël Robuchon01:05:12 Exploring New Culinary Ventures

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

🍜 How Chinatown went from low-key to must-know

🥢 The OG spots vs the new influencer darlings

🏙️ Why locals treat this area like sacred ground

📈 The rise in hype — and what it means for quality

⚖️ Authenticity vs commercialization (yeah, we said it)

👀 The restaurants that deserve way more respect

🚗 Why tourists still barely scratch the surface

00:00 Introduction to Chinatown and the Hosts

01:57 The Journey to Chinatown Expertise

05:59 Building a Community Around Chinatown

12:02 The Evolution of Chinatown Vegas

18:02 The Unique Food Scene in Chinatown

24:11 Tourism and Local Dynamics in Chinatown

27:56 Engaging with the Foodie Community

30:00 The Evolution of Chinatown's Culinary Scene

32:59 The Rise of Influencers and Food Culture

35:59 The Changing Landscape of Asian Cuisine

37:57 Future Developments in Chinatown

49:10 Challenges Facing Chinatown

01:00:02 Concerns Over Commercialization and Authenticity

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🥪 Pastrami literally falls from the sky (aka lands in John’s lap)

🍽️ Restaurant Rundown: Cipriani, Café Breizh, Echo Taste & Sound, Elya & more

🏛️ Mount Rushmore of Restaurants debate (icons vs personal favorites)

☕ Vegas food news: Dig It Coffee move + UNLV Sip & Savor event

🥩 Golden Steer vs NYC critics — steakhouse drama heats up

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

🔥 John’s Restaurant Rundown: D’Agostino’s redux, Beso, Bungalow, Taste of Gujarat, What’s Zaap — busy man, as always

🏆 James Beard Awards are heating up… Tamba, Sara Thompson & Brian Howard make the cut👀 Amador Cocina Fina is leveling UP with a new tasting menu + chef collab series

😢 White Castle is closing two locations… yes, we have thoughts

☕ Pappalecco officially lands in Vegas (coffee, gelato, paninis… say less)

🌊 Cantina Contramar opens at Fontainebleau — seafood, agave, and a whole lot of flair

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